Product Review: The Hope Gillerman Stress Remedy, a Love Letter
This past Saturday I finally had the pleasure of meeting Hope Gillerman, creator of the powerful essential oil collection that I credit with both boosting my spirits on a daily basis and keeping me from getting sick this far into flu season. (When I so much as feel a tickle in my throat I hop in the shower with her Sinus and Chest remedies for a soothing steam.) Like Siobhan with her Infinite Love mist (an absolute favorite of mine too), I can’t believe I have yet to review the Stress Remedy that I’ve been using since the line was first recommended by our friends at Nailing Hollywood (that’s them with Hope, adorbs).
I’ve also been meaning to write Hope herself a letter of gratitude for the Alexander Technique treatment she gave me this weekend, and the invaluable lessons she bestowed upon me in that one session. Call it holiday laziness, but I’ve decided to kill two birds with one stone here, and write my review in letter form to Hope for all to read!
Have you tried this line yet? And are you familiar with the Alexander Technique?
Dear Hope,
I cannot thank you enough for this Saturday’s session. As I mentioned, I’ve become quite obsessed with your line, and particularly the Stress Remedy which I carry in my purse and often wear as a perfume. I was very relieved when you told me that was OK! (I was worried that I may be abusing a good thing.)
There are a few reasons I’m so enamored with it. For starters, it actually makes me feel less stressed as soon as I smell it. The intoxicating combination of lavender, sandalwood, blood orange, tangerine, and sage sends a message to my brain that feels something like a long and loving shhhhhhh. We’ve been talking a lot on the site about different ways of managing stress in our lives, and this remedy has been very helpful to me.
Even better yet, I’m convinced that it changes the energy of those around me, good-witch styles. Every single time I wear it out, someone remarks upon its magicalness (necessary invented word). Both women and men swoon—my husband prefers it to the woodsy masculine smells I’m usually drawn to—and it gives me the sensation that I’m enveloped in a stress-free bubble when I’m out in the world. After I left you, I bought the last ones they had at the Montage Spa store to offer as holiday gifts. :)
But can we also talk about the women’s hormone balancing sample you gave me? You need to add that to your line! I’ve never smelled anything so bewitching in my life. I think you said it was rose, geranium, ylang-ylang and jasmine? I’ll have to look at the recipe cards you gave me (which I’m SO excited about). I plan to start experimenting with my own blends in 2012.
Before I sign off, I also wanted to tell you that my introduction to the Alexander Technique was so eye-opening. I have a much greater awareness of holding tension in my neck, and I’m actively trying to adjust how I hold my head (hard!). I may look into classes and would love any recommendations you might have on this coast. I envy those New York gals who have all-year access to you!
All the best,
Alexandra
The Stress Remedy sounds great. Another good candidate for a Friday Deal. I recently mixed up some sprays and oils with some similar ingredients (lavender, sandalwood, vetiver and others). I like the idea of the recipe cards, it’s good to have some guidance with DIY.
This is such a timely post. I’ve been doing a lot of reading about the Alexander Technique and have recently ordered a few books to learn more about it. Unfortunately, there are no practitioners where I live. Now I’m looking forward to trying the Stress Remedy too!
I love H Gillermans remedies!I use the sleep remedy, muscle remedy and travel remedy! The travel remedy smells absolutely divine but it also attracts bees like crazy!!! (I don’t know which ingredient triggers that, but whenever I wear it and open the balcony door several bees are trying to get in and hover in front of the screen..in summertime there were more than 10 bees assembled trying to get in within a few minutes!!!!!)
I also tried the stress remedy but found it a bit too sedating for me..
Hi all,
First, a big thanks to Alexandra for posting her letter to me – time saver yes, but generous to the hilt.
To learn the Alexander Technique, find a teacher and go for weekly sessions for a few months. You can get a sense of how the method works from reading, but the best way to start is to get an introductory session where you will experience how it works. Let your body get it before you mind does and you will be way ahead of the game.
To find a teacher in your area go to this link and put in your zip code http://www.amsatonline.org/teachers. Always work with an AmSat-certified teacher. Here’s my simple site for more reading: http://bit.ly/upZj7V
For the DIY-ers – here’s the Essential OIl Deck link: http://bit.ly/u7JXu. There is nothing more relaxing than making your own blends – set aside a four hour chunk of time. For AM Blending – make stimulating blends with mints, basil, needle oils, eucalyptus and spices. For PM blending – make calming, grounding blends with citrus oils, flower oils, and the meditation oils: frankinsence, myrrh, rosewood, sandalwood.
And remember – a blend of 3-8 essential oils will harness the true healing effects of essential oils, as opposed to using the oils one at a time. Just like a walk in the woods – you would never see just one species at at time.
And Stefanie… try Clear Mind Tension Remedy http://bit.ly/u9uvhT- it calms like Stress Remedy but combines the stimulating effect of the peppermint when you tap a few drops on the back of your neck – and it will repel bees!
Here’s wishing you all a happy, aromatic holiday!
Peace, love, Hope
I can’t believe it but I have yet to try this thing. On my shopping list now! We heart HOPE!
Could you share some of the techniques for relieving neck tension and holding your head? I grind my teeth at night and seem to wake up with a stiff neck most mornings! Help!
@ Ashley try some self-massage techniques with a little oil… search for it on YouTube. It really helps and it’s a nice AM routine. And the Alexander Technique really is awesome! Like yoga, it makes you so aware of your body and posture.