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Essential Oils for ADD and ADHD

10/30/2012

Better focus, quicker learning, calming and grounding:

Essential oils are one of the most effective alternative treatments for ADD and ADHD. 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 essential oil was 83% effective, and 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).

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.

To try these blends, see Mental Clarity and Mental Clarity, Jr. on our Essential Essentials page!
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Lung Health Essentials

10/26/2012

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Caring For Your Lungs Naturally

The best natural method in caring for your lungs is detoxification. This clears your lungs of any toxins, cleanses your air passages, and ensures optimum function.

The process of detoxification can be made possible with the use of essential oils. One common method of using essential oils to enhance your lung health is through diffusion, wherein a few drops of the essential oil is placed into a diffuser until the essential oil is broken down into molecular size and then easily dispersed into the room so you are able to inhale the essential oil into your lungs and respiratory systems to facilitate in the process of lung detoxification.

Recommended Essential Oils For Lung Health

The biggest challenge in naturally improving your lung condition lies in choosing the most appropriate essential oil that to use for treatment and preventive care. Aromatherapy has been utilized throughout history to boost overall health, due to its ability to provide the vital organs in the body with the nutrients it needs and provide adequate support to your respiratory system. Aromatherapy not only targets your lungs, but provides overall wellness.

The inhalation method is considered the most ideal method of application in treating lung diseases. You can either put drops of essential oil into a humidifier that breaks down the oil into mist form for easy inhalation, or add a few drops onto a piece of cloth to easily sniff. The antibacterial and other essential properties contained in the oil can then be easily transported into your lungs to bring about healing. But a key reminder from expert aromatherapists is to purchase only therapeutic grade essential oils to ensure that it is able to bring about the benefits to your lungs.

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is extracted from a plant known as Peppermint Eucalyptus, which belongs to the mint family. It comes with a distinct menthol and mint fragrance that makes it quite useful for a wide range of aromatherapy application. The mature leaves is used for the extraction of essential oils, which comes with highly aromatic oil with thick consistency. Peppermint oil is very effective in relieving common fever, but continued research about its properties reveal that there are actually a lot more essential properties in this oil that make it useful for other medicinal purposes.

Peppermint oil is a top choice of natural oils because of its treatment against lung infections or other conditions affecting this organ in the body. Peppermint's mucolytic and antibacterial properties relieves thick mucus formation. However, aromatherapists advise against taking peppermint oil internally. The best method of application for peppermint oil in treating lung diseases is through diffusion such that the aromatic properties provide quick relief and the properties penetrate into your lungs for thorough healing. You can also rub a few drops of peppermint oil diluted in a carrier oil on your chest for immediate relief.

Frankincense Oil

Frankincense essential oil is ideal for airway blockages in your lung system. However, even expert aromatherapists do not recommend relying mainly on frankincense oil as the sole source of treatment but must only be used as a complementary therapy to your usual medical care. By doing so, it promotes the process of lung tissue regeneration to speed up the healing process.

It is also important to combine your essential oil treatment with proper diet so you can boost your respiratory system’s overall immunity against certain diseases. Some individuals who are at risk of lung diseases and other respiratory ailments carry with them a bottle of frankincense essential oil at all times such that they can conveniently sniff into the bottle during attack. In some cases, rubbing the frankincense oil on the chest can provide immense relief when having difficulty breathing, excessive coughing, and a tightness sensation on your chest.

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Metabolic Blend

10/20/2012

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This is a blend of Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils designed to help you feel great, increase metabolism, manage appetite between meals and support healthy digestive function. The Metabolic Blend includes a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon essential oils.

Primary Benefits:

Supports your efforts to eat less and exercise more
Helps manage appetite and hunger pangs between meals
Helps calm stomach and gastrointestinal distress sometimes associated with dieting
Lifts and elevates mood which has been associated with successful weight-loss efforts
Supports balanced blood sugar
No caffeine or other stimulants
No sugars, zero calories
No artificial colors, flavors, or ingredients
No harmful side effects
Safe and Easy to use

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Legend's Essentials Blend

10/20/2012

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According to the Legend, in the 15th century, four thieves set about robbing and stealing from the victims of the plague. Surrounded by dead or dying corpses, they filled their looting bags day after day and never become ill. Upon their arrest they were offered leniency in exchange for revealing the secret of how they stayed unaffected by the illness. The recipe they gave authorities was reported to be a blend of essential oils, hence the name.

Legend's Essentials is a blend of 100% Therapeutic grade oils consisting of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus and Rosemary. All of these essential oils have powerful healing properties. Cinnamon and clove make a viral infection less likely to occur and are exceptional at fighting off colds with a 99.96% success rate against airborne bacteria. Lemon's antiseptic properties have long been known as it is used in cleaning products everywhere for this reason. The vaporized essence of lemon can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus aureus in two hours, and Pneumococcus bacteria within three hours. Even a 0.2% solution of lemon oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes and inactivate tuberculosis. Rosemary helps protect against and destroy bad bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Eucalyptus is known for its stimulating aroma and properties for helping relieve cold and flu symptoms, but it is also adept as an antibacterial and helps stimulate the immune system, It acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and even an analgesic. Made from Essential Oils that have been historically reported to ease aches and pains and combat viral and bacterial infections, this helpful blend can be used as a preventative; for relief of uncomfortable symptoms; and to support the body's healing response. This blend of may be added to a carrier oil for massage on the bottom of your feet since this is where most nerve endings are in the body (2 drops per teaspoon), added to a warm bath (2 to 4 drops) or diffused into the air.

50 Ways to Use Legend's Essentials Oil

First Aid; apply 1-2 drops Legend's Essentials oil to cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing. More on making a natural First Aid Kit
Mix one drop with a tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow for a sore throat.
Apply 2 drops Legend's Essentials oil diluted with 1 TBSP massage oil to upper chest and throat for bronchitis.
Put a drop on your thumb and push thumb on the roof of your mouth for a few minutes to stop a headache.
Put 5-8 drops in a capsule with a little olive oil and swallow at first sign of a cold.
Freshen smelly shoes or sneakers; put several drops Thief's Essentials oil on a cotton ball, place cotton ball in shoes over night to kill odors.
Put a couple drops of Legend's Essentials oil directly on the soles of your feet to protect you from colds and flu throughout the day.
Diffuse Legend's Essentials oil in your home to keep airborne germ count down.
Breathe in the vapors directly from the bottle when you have lung congestion.
Use 4-6 drops diluted with 1 cup water in a spray bottle to clean pet cages, creating a healthier environment for them.
Add a few drops to your dishwasher for cleaner dishes.
Add several drops to your laundry cycle to sanitize clothes.
Clean and disinfect floors; to a bucket of water add 1/4 cup white vinegar and 8-12 drops Legend's Essentials oil. If the floor is particularly dirty add several drops of dishwashing soap.
Mix 4 drops in a 4oz. spray bottle filled with water as a spray and repel insect pests on your flowers and plants.
Use a few drops on a tissue to dissolve the gummy adhesive on price labels.
Apply 1 drop to bee and wasp stings to neutralize the toxin and relieve the pain.
Rub a couple drops Legend's essential oil on gums to prevent and treat gum disease.
Rub on teeth or add to your toothbrush 1-2 drops to maintain healthy teeth and reduce cavities.
Apply a drop or two to gums or tooth for pain relief from toothaches.
Diffuse to solve mold problems.
Add a drop or two to orange juice and drink to reduce phlegm and congestion.
Apply 4 drops mixed with 1 TBSP massage oil to joints for pain relief and to hasten healing.
Put a drop in your cup of tea for flavor and to maintain health.
Put a drop on the tip of your tongue to help you stop smoking.
Put a drop with a little olive oil on cold sores and cancer sores to help them disappear.
Dryer sheet; on a damp washcloth place 4-6 drops Legend's Essential oils, toss in dryer with laundry, dry.
Rub 2-4 drops mixed with 1 TBSP olive oil on sore joints to relieve arthritis pain.
Drink a few drops in water or juice every three hours to stop a cold.
Place a drop on the tongue and a drop in a glass of water every day for herpes.
Rub 2 drops on the bottoms of children’s feet for protection before school every day.
Diffuse for 30 minutes before children come home from school every day to promote wellness.
Mix 50:50 with olive oil and rub on location daily for relief of shingles.
Apply a drop on the wound of a cat or dog to clear it up.
Diffuse Legend's Essentials oil in the home or office to stimulate a cheerful mood.
Diffuse in Legend's Essentials oil the office to increase concentration and work efficiency.
Diffuse at work to ward off cold and flu germs.
Diffuse Legend's Essentials oil in the classroom every morning for 30 minutes to reduce student sickness and absenteeism.
Carpet freshener and disinfectant; put 16-20 drops Thief's Essentials oil in 1 cup Baking Soda, in a container and mix well, allow to sit over night covered so the essential oil can be absorbed. Sprinkle on carpet, let sit for a little while, then vacuum.
Mix 1-2 drops with honey in a teaspoon for cough relief.
Breathe directly from the bottle for sinus headaches.
Mix 15-20 drops in a 14oz. spray bottle and mist school or office desks and other surfaces to reduce student or employee sickness and absenteeism.
Put several drops on a tissue and place in the vent of the A/C of a hotel to freshen and purify stale air.
Scented vacuum bag; put 2-4 drops Legend's Essentials oil on your paper vacuum bag to freshen air while vacuuming.
Mix 4-8 drops in a 1oz. (pocket-size) spray bottle filled with water to spray public restroom surfaces before use to disinfect surfaces.
Carry a bottle on every flight to inhale or rub on soles of the feet to protect you from germs on the plane.
Put several drops Legend's Essentials oil on a tissue and put in the heat/AC vents of your car to freshen and purify air while you drive.
Sanitize kitchen countertops; put 12-18 drops in a 14oz. spray bottle filled with water and spray surfaces to clean and disinfect countertops and butcher blocks.
Mix several drops with 1 cup of baking soda to scrub and sanitize bathtubs and sinks.
Apply 4-6 drops mixed with olive oil to the toes and feet to combat foot fungus and athletes foot.
Apply 2-4 drops Legend's Essentials oil mixed with 1 TBSP olive oil to poison ivy rashes to relieve the itch.

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