Okay, my eyes are seeing double from all the reading I have been doing. Between books, blogs, websites and forums, I am trying my best for form an unbiased opinion on EO's and EO companies.
There was a great blog that I read today where a mom took about a year to compare companies. The research and dedication that she put in is amazing! I learned alot but realized that there isn't a perfect answer. All companies are going to have their pros and cons, it's up to you to decide what it the most important to you when choosing an EO. Make sure to read all 7 parts! It's worth it and you learn a ton!
http://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/natural-remedies/the-great-essential-oils-showdown-in-search-of-the-best-essential-oils/
I unexpectedly have a kid free afternoon to myself so off The Apothecary I went. I could spend hours and tons of money in there.... both of which I did lol I was talking with a guy who is in the middle of completing his certification from the same school that I am looking into. So it is encouraging to see how knowledgeable I will become in about a year.
We talked about what I want to accomplish for Zach (I'm looking for something to use after school in between the Mental Focus for school and the Sleepy Time blend that I put together and something that I can use of weekends) We talked about different oils and combos and what types of smells that I know he does and does not like. In the end, we came up with a great blend that I call Happy & Calm. It is a blend of Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang and Tangerine. Apparently, Tangerine is called the Children's oil because kids love the smell. It does smell great if I do say so myself.
Both cedarwood and Ylang Ylang are calming oils while Tangerine makes you happy so combined you got Calm and Happy... hence the name. If my mind wasn't so full from all the info that I am trying to absorb, I would come up with a more clever name.... maybe tomorrow.
I made this combo into an oil to use on his feet and big toes when he gets home from school and an inhaler for emergancy tantrum situations. The guy I was talking to even said I could make a room spray and when they are in middle of a tantrum, I can just spray them like you would a cat LOL Just picturing that makes me laugh.
So, I have made the combo and put it on Zachary's feet when he got home as he seemed wound up. About 5 minutes after putting it on, our family room was quiet noisy so he went up to his room to play but noticed that he returned with his toys about 15 minutes later once things down here calmed down. He is still bouncy and looks like he is trying to fight the calming agents so will see how he is after dinner.
I'm wondering if the Tangerine was too much for him as he really doesn't need any uppers at all, he is a very happy, social and overly active kids. I just added the Tangerine to help the scent. But Ylang Ylang has a good scent on it's own so I might try a combo of just the Cedarwood and Ylang Ylang.
My intent was to get a bottle of Vetiver as I have heard great things about it to control anger and outbursts which Zach has but the smell isn't the greatest so we will see. A lot of the blends that Young Living and DoTerra both have for ADHD contain this oil as well as a blog that I read abut a mom finding the right blend for her ADHD son.
http://www.younglivingsuccess.com/2009/08/essential-oils-for-add-and-adhd.html
Zach's temperament has been up and down all evening so I'm not sure about this current blend. I will do more research tomorrow to see if I can tweak it.
On a side note, I picked up a bottle of Rose for myself. This oil has too many benefits to list but considered the "crown jewel" of EO's. Did you know it can take around 220lbs of Rose to make 1 liter of 100% Pure essential Rose oil? That is why it is sooo expensive.
I am going to work on a blend for a lot of my friends and family that keep asking me about an anxiety/stress blend for themselves and thought I would add Rose to spoil us. The mental and health benefits for Rose is incredible and would be a wonderful addition to any blend and I'm excited to work on one for me and my friends.
~Keep Calm And Oil On
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