You can also put a drop or two in a cotton ball or hanky and inhale. The body and mind should be operating at peak efficiency through a balanced diet, exercise, rest and fresh air. Angeles Arrien says we need to be outdoors for at least one hour a day to stay balanced. We also need enough sleep to optimize our brainpower. The more glucose it uses, the more active the brain.
Research shows that music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking.
In a study at U.C. Irvine, researchers studied two groups of three year olds. One group studied piano and sang daily in chorus. The other group did not. In eight months the musical three year olds were adept puzzle masters. This skill is the beginning of forming complex math and engineering skills.