We can all use some help with focus and attention from time to time 🙂
When it comes to issues with the inability to self-regulate, calm ourselves or stay focused I can’t stress enough that the foundation for correcting this must come from a healthy whole-food based diet, proper hydration, regular exercise, supplementation and the use of naturally healing and supportive remedies such as Essential Oils.
I have seen a dramatic shift in my own home as well as that of my clients and colleagues.
Here are some of what I had found to work best.
Recommendations for Hyperactivity, Focus and Attention – Balance, clary sage, cedarwood, frankincense, lavender, rosemary, peppermint, lemon, Serenity, vetiver, ylang ylang and In Tune.
Balance, Serenity and In Tune are all blends from doTERRA.
In Tune – Is a blend of essential oils from carefully selected for their ability to enhance focus and support healthy thought processes.
The oils amyris, patchouli, frankincense, lime, ylang ylang, sandalwood (Hawaiian) and Roman Chamomile were selected for their ability to enhance focus and support healthy thought processes.
The technique for applying In Tune is to roll it up the spine and rub it on the triangle on two points at the base of the neck behind the ears, then massage it in. Avoid getting near the eyes.
For Focus – Vetiver Oil or Frankincense Oil carried with the child during the day can help them if they find themselves losing focus or needing to calm down. Pixie glass necklaces
http://pixieglassworks.com/pages/collections are perfect with the preferred oil dropped inside the necklace to wear throughout the day or by your child applying some oil to the area of the hand between the thumb and first finger to inhale during a busy school day.
Vetiver – For improved concentration, apply vetiver to the feet, focusing on the big toe. You can also the pixie glass necklace with a pendant that will absorb the oil that can be smelled all day.
Roman chamomile and lavender can be used for hyperactivity. Diffuse the oil or apply it on the insides of the wrists or behind the ears.
Balance, Serenity, frankincense, lavender and ylang ylang –can all be used for frustration, impatience and anger. Apply to feet, back of the neck, behind the knees and diffuse into the air.
Study -There was a case study published in the American Medical Association Journal by Dr. Terry Friedmann M.D. that found significant results when children who had previously been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD inhaled essential oils of vetiver, lavender and cedarwood.
The inhalation of the oils proved to settle the children’s brain waves back into normal patterns and improved their scholastic performance and behavioral patterns. The final results were:
Lavender increased performance by 53%
Cedarwood increased performance by 83%
Vetiver increased performance by 100%
Memory/Concentration: The part of the brain responsible for interpreting aromas is closely tied to the part of the brain responsible for long term memory and emotions. Studies have demonstrated the ability of essential oil aromas such as rosemary and peppermint to help enhance memory and alertness.
Try inhaling rosemary, peppermint, or frankincense when studying or learning; then inhale the same aroma when you need to recall the information.
Diffusing lavender, lemon, or rosemary oils in the room around you is also helpful to with concentration.
If you are nearby in person (York Regions an surrounding areas) and would love to find out more please join me Thursday October 30th at 745pm -915pm at my studio http://www.simplicityyoga.ca for a 90 minutes seminar all about Essential Oils and their incredible benefits.
Click on this link https://www.facebook.com/events/633033580143216/ for more details and to purchase oils for yourself please visit
http://www.mydoterra.com/jennpike/
The Simplicity Project ~ Jenn Pike 
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