Finding Peace of Mind in a Piece of Gum

When the traffic is bumper-to-bumper, horns are blaring and the pain in your brain is driving you insane, don’t sink your teeth into the red Mazda next to you--chew on Peace of Mind gum balls instead.

The latest in a long line of stress-relief products from Origins, these gum balls contain a relaxing blend of essential oils, including peppermint, basil and eucalyptus, that are said to work together to release tension and freshen breath. Who can argue with that? They are sugar-free and come in boxes of 20 for $3.50 or jars of 210 gum balls for $18.50.

Available at some department stores and Origins specialty stores.