Healing Emotion with Essential Oils Melody Covino With special thanks to DANIEL MACDONALD & ENLIGHTEN Why This Topic Is of National Importance Why are antidepressants the most prescribed drug in the U.S.? In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made an intriguing announcement. Antidepressants were the most frequently prescribed drug, overtaking the runner-up, high blood pressure medications, by five million prescriptions. The study reported that doctors racked up 118 million prescriptions for antidepressants in 2005 (out of a total of 2.4 billion prescriptions). Can we help address and heal emotion naturally? YES!! Average daily dose of Prozac = $2.76 vs doTERRA oil blends = $1.28 without side effects 5 States of Emotional Healing with EOs • Essential oils… 5 - Inspire the fulfillment of our life’s purpose Spiritual Emotional Mental Physical 4 - Increase spiritual awareness and connection 3 - Assist in releasing limiting beliefs 2 - Heal the heart 1 – First, heal the physical body Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Spiritual Emotional Mental Physical Stage One: Healing the Physical Body • • • • • • • Powerful physical healers 50-70 times more powerful than herbs Natural fighters – ‘anti’ qualities Purify organs, glands and body systems Balance body functions Raise the body’s vibration Your body tells you where blocks are stored…where you have issues! Stage Two: Healing the Heart • With physical health in tact – provide us energy to enter emotional realm • Body escalated to higher vibrational state • Low energy emotions release – Anger, sadness, grief, judgment, low self image Are the Oils Working? • Old feelings may surface & release • This is good! Oils are working! Must release trapped negative • Oils foster healing, emotions before you can receive but don’t do the work positive feelings. for us. Release • Oils + emotional work = successful transition Receive Great Tools for Emotional Work Journaling Meditation Take personal inventory Combined with daily use of doTERRA Oils results in POWERFUL TRANSFORMATION! The Power of Aroma • Scientific research (www.pubmed.gov) • Diffusing oils is powerful! – Olfactory system/limbic system • Limbic system responsible for: – Long term memory + emotions + Autonomic Nervous System + hormones+ regulates blood pressure, heart rate + attention – Pleasant vs unpleasant aromas Extensive Published Research on Essential Oil Efficacy over 750+ about “Aromatherapy” Our moods are a complex interplay of physical and emotional components Our Body Reacts • Autonomic Nervous System – Sympathetic overload = ↑ stress/anger/frustration • ↓ digestion (abdominal fat) • ↑ cortisol & other hormones – mimics disease in the body… a state of conflict – Parasympathetic response = stable, balanced, happy, calm, peaceful & grounded What is an Essential Oil? Natural aromatic compounds in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Nature’s “Living Essence” Peppermint Brief History of Essential Oils • Used for 1,000+ yrs : Egypt, China, Greece, India, Mesopotamia • Rediscovered in early 1900’s in France • Widely used today in Europe, Australia and Asia • Significant growth in U.S. Powerful, Medicinal Properties of EOs Have Been Used for 1,000’s of Years! Analgesic Antibiotic Antibacterial Antidepressant Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidant Antiparasitic Antiseptic Antispasmodic Antiviral Astringent Decongestant Digestive Disinfectant Diuretic Expectorant Immune System Strengthener Sedative/Relaxant Stimulant Essential Oil Production Synthetic Therapeutic Perfume / Industrial Health Benefit Food GRAS Standard © 2008 DōTerra Intl, LLC Unauthorized duplication strictly prohibited. Confidential and proprietary information. Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade™ PURE—100% natural, no artificial ingredients, fragrances, or fillers SAFE—Certified to be free of pesticides and other chemical residues POTENT—Standardized active compounds Highest Quality Essential Oils in the World 3 Simple & Safe Ways to Use Oils 1 Aromatic Diffusion Purify a room or change emotion • Diffuser • Drop in hands • Drop on tissue •Spray on a surface or nearby • Just open/smell from bottle 2 Topical Application Apply directly to skin or in a carrier oil 3 Internal Use In a capsule, under the tongue, in water or honey Powerful Tools to Shift Mood & Emotion Primary approach = Diffuse and Apply Topically Consistent use throughout day is critical Oils work differently on each of us Note when inhaled…what aroma draws you in? Quality is KEY to therapeutic effect Less is more with dōTERRA essential oils: 2-3 drops every 2-3 hours is better than 10 drops OILS OFFER A NATURAL ALTERNATIVE They Cost Less, Work Well & Act Fast! CONDITION SOLUTION COST PER DOSE TIME Antidepressants for Anxiety, Depression and SAD Elevation +Balance Blends $.78 x 2 3 - 5 minutes, 2 times daily Prozac + Dr. Visits $2.70 per dose Daily dosage InTune Blend $.42 1 - 5 minutes. 3-4 times daily Ritalin + Dr. Visits $2.25 per dose 15-30 minutes Lavender or Serenity Blend $.60 3 – 10 minutes Ambien + Dr. Visits $8.00 per dose 30-50 minutes Behavior Disorders (ADHD) Sleep Medications 4 Essential Oil Benefits to Remember 1. 2. 3. 4. doTERRA Oils are 100% Natural - CPTG More effective without the side effects Save time healing– they work quickly Save money - less expensive Your Nutrition Impacts Mood dōTERRA’s Lifelong Vitality Pack Omega 3 with 9 Essential Oils Anti-Oxidants Vitamins & Minerals 22 essential vitamins and minerals Powerful antioxidants fight free radicals Delivers important essential oils to our body Better absorption of omega fatty acids (Nanosomal Lipid Assimilation System) Healthier bones and joints calcium, magnesium, zinc & Vitamin D Promotes cardiovascular health “I have more energy” “I have less pain” “I am less anxious” “I get sick less often” “I sleep better” “I am more focused” Lifelong Vitality Pack Helps To: 1. Reduce inflammation 2. Improve immune function 3. Support brain function & memory 4. Increase energy, vitality and wellness 5. Cells grow & multiply faster 6. Improve digestion & metabolism 7. Improve appearance of skin Everyone Can Benefit from the Oils! We each have issues to address in our BODY….MIND….SPIRIT • Actively participate in HEALING the world by sharing this information and the oils with others! LAVENDER All Things Calming Oil of Communication LAVENDER Oil of Communication • Aids verbal expression and calms fears for those who hide hoping to avoid being seen or heard. • Strong feelings of being unlovable, unimportant, or unheard • Encourages emotional honesty and insists that one speak their innermost thoughts and desires. “Through Lavender’s courageous spirit, one is free to share their True Self with others.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten LEMON Clean and Freshen Oil of Focus LEMON Oil of Focus • Aids mental concentration so we can focus on one thing at a time • Restores energy, mental flexibility and drive to complete a project. • Clears self-judgment about learning such as “I am not a good student” “Lemon inspires joyful involvement in the present moment by infusing the soul with energy, confidence and alertness.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten PEPPERMINT Cool and Invigorate Oil of a Buoyant Heart PEPPERMINT Oil of a Buoyant Heart • Brings joy and invigorates – powerful for discouragement or depression • Keeps you on the surface of emotional issues – a short “breather” • If overused, may hinder emotional growth by masking “Peppermint can assist an individual in regaining the strength needed to face their emotional reality.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten MELALEUCA First Aid for the Skin Oil of Energetic Boundaries MELALEUCA Oil of Energetic Boundaries • Clears and “disinfects” codependent/parasitic/toxic relationships • Allows new, healthy boundaries and connections based on honor and respect • Helps us recognize the part of us that invited this type of relationship “Melaleuca encourages an individual to relinquish all forms of self-betrayal, including: allowing others to take advantage of one’s time, energy or talents; letting others feed on one’s energy; not standing up for oneself; or feeling responsible for the problems of others.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten OREGANO Natural Immune Support Oil of Humility and Non-Attachment OREGANO Oil of Humility & Non-Attachment • Addresses a person’s need to be “right” and being strong willed • For those with rigid beliefs who try to convert others to their opinion • Dispels attachment to toxic relationships, jobs, addictions “Oregano encourages true spirituality by inviting the soul to live in non-attachment… that devotion to one’s Higher Power includes letting go of rigidity, willfulness, negative attachments and materialism.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten FRANKINCENSE Oil of Truth FRANKINCENSE Oil of Truth • Helps let go of lower vibrations, lies, deceptions and negativity • Opens spiritual channels – creates spiritual connection and a healthy attachment with one’s father/Divine father • Evokes love and protection if feeling abandoned or forgotten “Through the light and power of Frankincense, the individual can draw closer to divinity, healthy masculinity and the grandeur of the True Self.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten DEEP BLUE ™ Muscle & Joint Support Oil of Surrendering Pain + Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Osmanthus DEEP BLUE Oil of Surrendering Pain • Helps one stay strong to observe and face emotional pain, allow it to surface and transform • Encourages us to keep calm in painful situations: level-headed thinking, mental clarity • Allows us to accept and tolerate this pain – it is simply a teacher “By understanding the nature of pain, the Deep Blue Blend encourages an assimilation of life’s experiences.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten BREATHE Respiratory Support Oil of Breath •Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon, Ravensara BREATHE Oil of Breath • Helps us let go of grief and pain or feeling “suffocated by sadness” • Root of condition? Feeling unloved, unsure if safe to take in all of life and love. • Encourages us to release grief and sadness and receive genuine love and healing, because it is there for you! “The Breathe Blend teaches individuals to embrace life through breath. ..and with the courage to fully open to life.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten DIGESTZEN Ginger, Peppermint, Tarragon, Fennel, Coriander, Fennel, Anise ™ Digestive Support Oil of Digestion DIGESTZEN BLEND Oil of Digestion • Trying to do too much at once with tendency to “bite off more than they can chew” • Overload of information and stimulation = emotional “indigestion” • May lose appetite for food, life and physical world..neglecting basic needs • Supports body and spirit in assimilating new info, relationships, experiences and ideas...be open to possibilities “DigestZen powerfully aids individuals in digesting life’s many experiences.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten ON GUARD ™ Natural Defense Oil of Protection Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary ONGUARD BLEND Oil of Protection • Helps ward off physical and energetic parasites, domineering personalities and other negative influences from codependency, parasitic relationships or “group thought” • Strengthens immune system AND inner self to allow one to stand up for themselves • Gives us strength to say “no” and create clear boundaries “OnGuard Blend greatly assists individuals in learning to stand up for themselves and live in integrity with their True Self.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten PAST TENSE ROLL ON Wintergreen, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Cilantro, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Basil and Rosemary Tension Relief Oil of Relief PAST TENSE Oil of Relief • Helps calm severe stress and emotional tension by relaxing and releasing fears • Bring body and energy system back in balance • Restores equilibrium following period of overwork, burnout and fatigue “As physical and emotional discomforts are relieved, PastTense fosters feelings of appreciation. It reminds individuals to be grateful for and enjoy their many life experiences.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten SLIM & SASSY Metabolic Blend ™ Oil of Inner Beauty Cinnamon Peppermint Ginger Grapefruit Lemon Slim & Sassy™ Metabolic Blend SLIM AND SASSY Oil of Inner Beauty • Those who need this blend may set strict diet and weight loss standards – trying to withhold food to gain control • Body tries to survive this withholding…desire for food escalates • Person feels out of control, self-criticism/hatred results • Encourages one to find feelings of self worth “Slim & Sassy encourages individuals to rise above self-judgment by embracing the body’s natural beauty and inherent value, regardless of weight, shape or size” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten IN TUNE Focus Blend Oil of Presence Frankincense Lime Hawaiian Sandalwood Sandalwood (India) Ylang Ylang Amyris Roman Chamomile Patchouli IN TUNE Oil of Presence • Calms mind and facilitates inner peace: – Lemon activates the mind. InTune quiets and grounds mental forces • Encourages project/task completion and staying on task • Gently guides us to live in the here and now by promoting a meditative state of mind “With the support of the InFocus Blend, individuals and empowered to live fully connected in the present moment.” Source: Emotions & Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald and Enlighten Calming & Soothing Oils Myrrh Vetiver Oil of Mother Earth Oil of Centering & Descent Sandalwood Oil of Sacred Devotion Ylang Ylang Roman Chamomile Oil of Spiritual Purpose Oil of the Inner Child White Fir Oil of Generational Healing Mood Oil Blends Oil of Forgiveness Oil of Creativity Oil of Grounding Oil of Joy How Do I Apply Tonight’s Information? • Choose the 3 doTERRA oils/blends you are most drawn to (typically issues you are comfortable addressing) – Use: intuition, muscle/pendulum testing, – Read about their characteristics in book – Drawn to = help emotional growth OR physical need – Use for 3 months to invite emotional healing! • Now identify the 1 oil/blend you most dislike (issues you may be resisting?) – Usually the oil you need MOST …use regularly for 3 months and note what happens! 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