A friend asked me for help with her son who struggles with focus, sleep, and anger due to attention issues. I thought I would share here, in case it’s helpful to some of you (and of course, this doesn’t only apply to children).
Tons of research going on in this area. A simple google search will lead you to lots of great info on how essential oils can support and calm the mind and behavior, bring focus, and shift mood.
Here are the top 5 helps recommended by others who have had success in this area:
1. In Tune focus blend – grounding, earthy, clarifying.
Apply (diluted) topically to back of neck, spine, or bottoms of feet. For concentration, focus, mental clarity apply to back of neck or diffuse.
For nervousness, anxious feelings, calming, grounding, apply topically to pulse points.
2. DDR cellular complex blend – regenerating, corrective, repairing
(this also comes in a capsule for easy internal use)
Apply (diluted) topically to bottoms of feet and along the spine, or take internally in capsule.
3. Vetiver – regenerating, reassuring, enduring.
Combine with lavender and apply topically to feet, spine, and back of neck just under skull, and diffuse aromatically.
4. Peace reassuring blend -ease, relax, compose.
Has vetiver, lavender, and frankincense in it along with other amazing oils.
For stress, restlessness, confusion, focus issues. Diffuse aromatically and inhale from hands for relaxation and deep release, apply to forehead and back of neck for focus.
5. Serenity calming blend (great to help with bedtime/sleep) – sweet, warm, calming. Also for stress, anxious feelings, hyperactivity, tension, mood swings, muscle tension, and anger.
Questions? I’m not an expert, but am happy to support you on your journey. As a mama of 4 kiddos and a midwife, I have a bit of experience, and my commitment to you is to journey together, as you become the healer in your own home.
If you would like to chat further about some of these solutions, please contact me.
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