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Essential Oils for ADD and ADHD
Better focus, quicker learning, calm & grounding
doTerra Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils are one of the most effective alternative treatments for ADD and ADHD. These oils can cross into the brain and help children and adults.
Because many pure essential oils contain small chemical components, they are among the few molecules, natural or synthetic, that can cross the blood-brain barrier and directly heal the brain. This makes essential oils a powerful tool to treat brain disorders and emotional issues.
A study conducted in 2001 by Dr. Terry Friedman compared the effects of lavender, vetiver, and cedarwood essential oils in improving focus and learning in ADD and ADHD kids. VETIVER was found to be the most effective in observations and brain wave scans - showing improvements in 100% of subjects, Cedarwood was 83% effective & lavender 60%.
How to use these oils:
Lavender - Known as the "universal oil," lavender is good for almost everything. One of its most well-known properties is as a sedative and for calming the body and mind. Rubbing a few drops on a child's feet, shoulders, or chest can help them relax and sleep more easily. But be aware: lavender is one of the most commonly adulterated oils and difficult to find pure (labels can be misleading on this one – doTerra Oils are recommended).
Cedarwood - Considered one of the holy healing oils, cedarwood is often referred to in Christian scriptures. It is high in sesquiterpenes, the chemical compounds which stimulate brain function and mental synergy, and help the body to rewrite old genetic patterns into healthier new ones (useful because ADHD is considered an inherited disorder). This oil can be applied on the forehead and neck, inhaled, and massaged on the brain stem at the base of the skull.
Vetiver - This musky, smoky essential oil is not well-known, but in a few years it might be. Just the smell of vetiver has an almost magical ability to calm over-energized kids and help them to connect and relate to people in more patient and agreeable ways. Small children may want or need only to smell it, while teenagers and adults can apply the oil gently on the shoulders or neck. Vetiver is especially helpful for those ADD adults and teens who also suffer from depression.
Frankincense - Frankincense was not tested in Dr. Friedman's study but it is often used for mental, emotional and spiritual healing. It has been used in many cases of brain injury, emotional and physical trauma, and with learning difficulties to improve mental function.
I personally use for my daughters (one has ADD and another mild learning disabilities):
- 1 drop BALANCE (doTerra's Balance Blend) 1 drop each morning on temples or bottom of feet. Balance is a grounding blend with Frankincense, Spruce, Rosewood & Blue Tansy
in a base of Coconut Oil.
- 1 drop LAVENDER each morning on bottom of foot (doTerra) for focus and calm.
- 1 drop VETIVER each morning and as needed.
doTerra is currently looking for a high quality CEDARWOOD Essential Oil – if they don't test absolutely Pure – doTerra won't use them – I talked with the corporate office and they are currently looking for a Cedarwood that meets their standards – I can't wait!
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From: energy4life <cincze@gmail.com>
To: Everything doTERRA <everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Jun 18, 2010 2:47 pm
Subject: [Everything doTERRA] Re: ADD/ADHD
-- From: energy4life <cincze@gmail.com>
To: Everything doTERRA <everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Jun 18, 2010 2:47 pm
Subject: [Everything doTERRA] Re: ADD/ADHD
I have a child with ADD/ADHD. We have tried many things over the
years, and many things will work for the first 3 months. haha. There
is a strong placebo effect combined with a child's desire to meet
expectations; however, beyond 3 months not many things actually do
work. Most recently, I have tried Balance because I read that it helps
to balance the neurotransmitters. It does have a noticeable effect on
my child's behaviour and ability to interact. I am using it with
AromaTouch to help him get to sleep, and there is a residual effect
that lasts through the next day, and even for several days. I am
applying it on his back at bedtime, but you can also diffuse it.
Changes in diet can be very helpful, as of course what we eat has a
big part to play in what molecules are available for our brains to
work with. Whole food is always best. Avoid refined sugars and
artificial ingredients. Cleanse the digestive system with GX/PB Assist
and use the LLW for nutrition support. Try cutting out gluten and milk
products, many people have success in controlling some aspects of ADHD
this way.
My only comment about the use of "calming" oils is that the problem
with ADHD is not actually over-activity--it is that part of the brain
is UNDER active. The activity level is the brain's attempt to "wake
up" that part of the brain. That is why stimulants are used for
ADHD... they have a completely different effect on people who have
ADHD than they do for other (so-called normal) people. The root
problem is neurotransmitter imbalance, and I believe that all ADHD
drugs work by either stimulating or repressing neurotransmitter
activity (but not being a pharmacist, I can't say this without
reservation). I am very hopeful that Balance will prove to be one of
those therapies that works beyond the 3-month mark. We still have 2
months to go before I can say that it does, though.
On Jun 18, 2:31 pm, danibsm...@gmail.com wrote:
> It sounds like he would benefit from a little Calyco energy work as well
(taking care of generational issues). I know a great facilitator, her name is
Kendra. Let me know if you need more info!
> -Dani
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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> From: CeriAnn <shortir...@hotmail.com>
> Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:03:56
> To: Everything doTERRA<everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: [Everything doTERRA] ADD/ADHD
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> I have a friend who has ADD/ADHD, something along those lines.
> I'm not terribly educated about this topic. His symptoms have run in
> the family (through the males) for generations. The severity has
> varied, but every male has dealt with it for a long as the family can
> remember. He started on medication as an adult who was running his
> own business and on the verge of losing everything because he couldn't
> handle the paperwork, and consequently not collecting payment for his
> services. He recently decided to try to stop medication. He felt MSG
> was a big part of his problem and has cut that out of his diet. After
> two months off medication he felt he needed to go back to the meds.
> He is interested in using oils, though very apprehensive about
> quitting the medication again. He is especially interested because
> his seven year old son is beginning to manifest these issues. Through
> his own research he feels drawn to vetiver and cedarwood. He said he
> read that cedarwood is good for healing familial issues that have been
> passed down through generations. He wanted to get the oils through
> doterra because my success using the oils in my home. Do any of you
> have experience with this? What oils do we have that might be
> comparable in action? How can he use them with the maximum benefit
> especially with regards to the seven year old boy.
> I am so grateful for you who have more experience with the oils
> and are willing to share!
>
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