Are you or your children struggling to focus and concentrate on the tasks at hand?
School, work, home life – we know, they all require attention. Whether it’s hyperactivity, focus or that occasional brain fatigue, organic remedies like essential oils can work natural wonders.
There are various forms of inattention. Some of these forms are diagnosed from doctors, including those such as ADD, ADHD, or Autism. Anxiousness can also be a stimulant for poor memory, lack of energy, and inattentive behavior. I won’t dig into these specific diagnoses, but more broadly address how you can treat lack of concentration and mental focus through aromatherapy (Disclosure: I am not a doctor, so I can’t diagnose or prescribe any treatments).
In some cases, individuals are paying attention to too many things at once, resulting in overstimulation. Other individuals have bursts of energy that make it difficult to stay in a single place, doing a single thing. This can be difficult for both adults in the workforce and children in the classroom.
There are prescription medications to treat these “disorders.” However, there are also natural applications that can re-focus the mind without exposing yourself to harmful toxins.
Essential oils for hyperactivity or lack of focus.
First, some of the common single oils used:
Lavender: Offers relaxing benefits to calm the mind, improve mood, and provide general feeling of well-being.
Ylang Ylang: Calms your emotions and helps reduce the effects of daily stress.
Wild Orange and Peppermint: Helps soothe your central nervous system while adding uplifting positive emotions.
Patchouli: Acts similar to Ylang Ylang. Provides a grounding, balancing effect on emotions.
Vetiver: Has a grounding effect and helps to “slow” the brain.
Each of these oils provide their own benefits that can increase focus, motivation and drive through natural methods. In one study, Dr. Friedmann found that the application of essential oils (including through inhalation) settled childrens brain patterns while improving general behavior and performance in education.
Diet – Yes, it matters
Before I tell you about the focus blend, here are few things that may be contributing factors.
Limit sugar foods and drinks, as high sugar intake can stimulate symptoms of hyperactivity.
Add more fruits, vegetables, and protein foods to your diet.
Build a structured nutritional diet that allows your body to operate as it is supposed to. Proper fatty acids and omegas are vital to brain health. A healthy, routine diet is another natural way to ward of symptoms of inattention.
Introducing the Focus Blend
Single oils are a great way to combat hyperactivity and other inattentive symptoms. But if you want to maximize your results, you might consider an essential oil blend. Blends often comprise a number of oils combined in a single container that are formulated to address specific issues.
The blend we carry is a proprietary focus and concentration blend designed specifically for inattention.
Contains: Amyris, Patchouli, Frankincense, Lime, Ylang Ylang, Hawaiian Sandalwood and Roman Chamomile.
The Focus Blend enhances concentration while supporting healthy thought processes. It is effective for both adults and children dealing with attention problems, while delivering abilities to sustain focus through short and long term benefits.
No matter what the age, keeping focused on the task at hand can be a challenge. This is particularly critical during the early years of learning. It’s also important in those early years of developing structure, habits, and general foundations for living. This is where products like focus blend can help. Through a pleasing aroma of oils, aromatherapy is a solution that is easy and delightful for both adults and children.
Essential oils can be applied topically, directly to the skin (if you have skin sensitivity, you can dilute the solution with coconut oil). How to use it:
Apply to your temples and back of neck for enhanced concentration.
Apply to wrists and inhale deeply to encourage clarity and focus.
Run through a diffuser in the classroom (calling all teachers ;-)) or in your office throughout the day. This is great for keeping on task during those mid-afternoon day dreaming.
Keep in mind, it’s important to understand the quality of the product you are applying, in terms of both effectiveness and general health. Cheaper oils can cause skin irritation and other adverse reactions, while not offering the potent benefits of pure grade products.
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Nurse Mom turned Oil Mom- April
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