Basically, if you have an emotional or health issue, it's about 99.9999% certain that there is an oil or oil blend that can help. Anything from a flaky forehead to assist with labour pains to relieving symptoms associated with cancer treatments... and everything in between.
One oil I wish I knew about as a teenage was Tea Tree oil! A dab of this very versatile oil can clear up acne!
When you get a burn for the stove or curling iron (I've done both) reach for the Lavender... one drop over the burn with stop inflammation and seal the skin so there is less chance of infection and scaring.
Seriously, I could go on and on from all the information that I am learning.
But for this post, I will explain the protocol that I have started for Zachary.
In the morning we are starting with a Mental Focus lotion foot rub. I made a lotion combing 1+% (or 8 drops. 6 drops is 1% but I added 2 more for an extra little kick ;0) Mental Focus blend which contains Basil, Peppermint, Lemon and Clove. This oil is meant to provide clarity and supports concentration and memory retention.
Zachary has a lot of trouble quieting his mind to be able to concentrate in school and at home so I thought this would be a good blend for him.
I have given his teacher an inhaler with 20 drops of Mental Focus in it as well to use during the day when they feel like he is getting off track. 1-2 inhales in each nostril is plenty as these oils work very fast and are very effective.
When he gets home from school, depending on his mood, I will be doing either another Mental Focus foot rub or will be using 1-2 drops of Tranquil Touch oil. Tranquil Touch is an oil that consists of Lavender, Chamomile and Mandarin.
When Zach got home from school today, he was still in a very happy place and calm so I didn't use anything on him.
At bedtime, I have been using a combo blend that I made consisting of a 1% blend of Lavender and Chamomile (This is 4 drops of Lavender and 2 drops Chamomile in 30mls of Sweet Almond Oil)
I have been giving him a foot massage with just one drop on each foot and 2 drops on his back.
I finish off with a Sleepy Time Room Spray that I created as well. This consists of Lavender and Chamomile as well. (10 drops of Lavender, 8 drops of Chamomile, 36 drops of Emulsifier and 120 mls of water)
I do one spray on his pillow, one spray over his bed and one spray in the middle of his room for fun.
I have been using the oil and spray in the girls rooms as well and finding it very helpful in settling them down and falling asleep.
I am still doing some research on finding the right combo to get Isabella to sleep through the night but I'm not sure if there is even an oil for that one ;)
We have been seeing a calmer, more manageable and happier Zachary. It hasn't completely brought him down to a comatose level but at least now I can reason with him most of the time. And for the times that he has passed being manageable, I give him another Mental Focus foot rub and within 15 minutes, he's back.
I will be making another Mental Focus inhaler for home as well for emergencies where I can get him to sit for a foot rub.
These are all oils that I have purchased from The Apothecary in Inglewood in Calgary. Young Living does have a few blends that are aimed towards calming, concentration, and lifting that mental fogginess and I will be doing more research on those as well to see if there is something that is a better fit for us. But for now, I am happy with the combo we are working with. But the goal is to keep learning and evolving to find what works.
This was taken 15 minutes after a meltdown.
I did a Mental Focus foot rub over the tops and bottoms of his feet.
Don't mind the pink socks, they were the closest socks
I could find to cover the lotion on his feet.
It is very rare to see him with eye contact like that!
I was AMAZED!
~Keep Calm & Oil On
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