Writer, Lizzy Fuhr recently tackled the topic of stress in a recent blog on Popsugar.com.  (Read Article Here)  She writes, “Keep peppermint close: In a NASA-funded study, researchers found that during their commute, subjects who smelled peppermint decreased their anxiety and fatigue levels by 20 percent and decreased frustration by 25 percent”.  In this study, scientists from Wheeling Jesuit University monitored the emotional responses of 25 college students during simulated driving scenarios The volunteers reported that peppermint decreased their frustration 25 % and increased alertness by 30%.   Sip on peppermint tea or keep peppermint essential oil on hand for your next commute or at any time you may be feeling stressed!  Buy your Peppermint Essential Oil (HERE)