Re: [Everything doTERRA] Epilepsy

Epilepsy and Frankincense are the reason we started using doTERRA oils and are now part of the doTERRA family.  My husband is epileptic and had reached a point where he was having petit-mal seizures every day and a grand-mal nearly every week, in spite of several medication changes.  A friend brought us a bottle of Frankincense and asked him to put it on his feet every day.  The petit-mals stopped abruptly and completely, and he has had only two grand-mals since starting the oils.  His regimen for epilepsy now includes the LLW/LLV pack, Balance in the morning, Serenety in the evening, and Frankincense and Clary Sage morning and evening.  He puts the oils either on his feet or at the base of his skull and down his spine.  He likes to carry a small bottle of Frankincense in his lunch container at work as well, both for epilepsy and other health benefits.  It is my understanding that Frankincense acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory and regulatory agent in the nervous system, and many seizures are caused by sudden inflammation in the brain causing over-activity of the nervous system.

He is still on medication.  We also have had questions regarding possible interactions.  So far any oils experts, doctors or Naturopaths we have spoken with have said it is not a concern, but I am still looking for more information.  As far as what oils to avoid, most usage guides will have cautionary information listed under the individual oils and blends that include epilepsy (under safety).  You can also find this info on the everythingessential.me site.  Off the top of my head, basil, wintergreen, rosemary and deep blue are no-no's.  You can find recommendations for use specific to epilepsy under epilepsy or seizures. 

Hope this helps!  -Kristina

On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 9:48 PM, KelliDonna <kellidonna@gmail.com> wrote:

I am an active member in the Epilepsy community. I myself do not
suffer with this however.
I am about 2 months into using doTERRA now and I have had such amazing
results that I would love to know as much as I can about using these
for the MILLIONS of people that suffer with Epilepsy.
I need to know if there are any possible reactions or interactions
with certain medications?
Are there certain oils that people with Epilepsy should avoid?
I know that Frankinsence is helpful, but I don't know the details as
to how they should use it and what exactly is it helping.
Less seizures? No seizures? Recovering after a seizure?
Is the Vitality pack recommended?
Thank you in advance ... This is something that is extremely close to
my heart and it would be amazing to offer any help I can to this
wonderful community of people.
......... Kelli ...........

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