Preventing Road Rage, UK

Main Category: Public Health
Also Included In: Anxiety / Stress
Article Date: 19 May 2009 - 3:00 PDT

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Figures from the British Institute for Anger Management reveal that the UK already has the worst road rage figures of any European nation, with 80% of drivers saying they've been involved in an incident and 1 in 4 admitting to committing an act of road rage themselves. Men are three times more likely to commit an act of aggression than women and over 60% of drivers say they have been intimidated by aggressive tailgating.

Whilst road rage levels peak during the rush hour, if this summer proves to be a bumper year for British tourism, there is likely to be an increase of incidents regardless of the time of day, particularly if travelling with excitable children when stress levels inside the car can boil over for the driver.

Road rage is generally brought on by stress and anxiety. If you are prone to suffering with stress when behind the wheel, diffusing relaxing essential oils in the car can help combat stress and maintain calm.

Florame has three neat little natural devices that could help reduce feelings of stress - the organic and sustainable lavender or sweet orange Wooden Diffusers and the Relaxing Roller Ball. Simply put Florame's lavender or sweet orange Wooden Diffuser into the vehicle at least 24 hours before the start of the journey. The Diffuser is both eco-friendly and organic, made using wood from sustainable sources. The wooden stick is placed directly into the bottle of organic essential oil - the oil is then drawn up the stick by capillary action into the wooden ball which slowly diffuses the scent into the car, helping to naturally alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety whilst also making the car smell gorgeous! The Diffuser is priced at £7.34 and is available from http://www.florame.co.uk.

Small enough to fit into any handbag, pocket, brief case, glove compartment or suitcase, Florame's organic Relaxing Roller Ball is the ultimate in mobile aromatherapy and has been developed to help maintain a sense of wellbeing. The Rollerball should be applied to pulse points when stress levels rise and again if feelings persist. It's priced at The Rollerball is priced at £5.60 and is available from http://www.florame.co.uk.

Other steps you can take to help combat road rage include allowing extra time for your journey, listening to an audio book that will keep the whole family gripped, keeping the car well ventilated and having water on hand to ensure you remain hydrated.

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Florame