All people experience anxious feelings and stress at one time or another. Stress and anxious feelings can cause mental and physical symptoms. If you are feeling irritable, angry, overly fatigued, with tummy troubles, and difficulty sleeping, these are signs of stress. Anxiety symptoms are even worse, worrying excessively even when what was stressing you go away. Our pets also experience anxiety and stress. Thunderstorms, holidays, and visits to the vet. These situations are frightening to our pets. Often pets respond by causing damage to the home or themselves. Another source of anxious feelings for both pets and humans is traveling. Even with the excitement of a trip or vacation things can go wrong raising our stress and anxiety levels. Our pets often feel anxious about spending even a short time in the car or traveling via airplane. Essential Oils have been proven to calm and soothe both people and pets. This month I wanted to recommend four essential oils that help calm the symptoms of stress and anxious feelings. As you know I love and recommend doTERRA Essential Oils for both people and pets and believe they are the best oils in the industry.
Four Essential Oils that Help Calm the Symptoms of Stress and Anxious Feelings
Best for Relaxation
Lavender
Lavender is widely considered a must-have essential oil because of its versatility. It’s been used and cherished for centuries because of its unmistakable aroma and myriad of benefits. Ancient Egyptians and Romans used lavender for bathing and cooking and as a perfume. Its calming, relaxing aroma promotes a peaceful environment. When taken internally, Lavender can help soothe and relax the mind.* When applied topically, Lavender may reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. Add it to bathwater to soak away stress or apply to your temples and the back of your neck. Add a few drops to pillows, bedding, or the bottoms of your feet to prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
Best for Diffusing
Adaptiv
When stress and tension seem to be relentless, Adaptiv Calming Blend is the precise solution. Use Adaptiv to help get comfortable with new surroundings or situations. When a big meeting is coming up, or for other important events, keep Adaptiv Calming Blend on hand. In preliminary studies, the scent of Lavender, a main ingredient of Adaptiv, has been found to contribute to an environment conducive to performing tasks requiring sustained attention. Lavender, Magnolia, Neroli, and Sweetgum provide stress-relieving effects while Wild Orange and Spearmint energize and uplift. Copaiba and Rosemary soothe anxious feelings to round out the calming blend. Whether you’re feeling fatigued or restless, indecisive or irritable, Adaptiv Calming Blend is part of the toolbox to help the body and mind to stay balanced. Use Adaptiv Calming Blend in combination with the Adaptiv capsules for synergistic results.
Best for Sleep
Serenity
The soothing and grounding aroma of doTERRA Serenity Restful Blend is magical mix of CPTG® Lavender, Cedarwood, Coriander, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver, and Sandalwood essential oils with hints of Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute, creating a calming, tranquil atmosphere. Apply one to two drops to the hands and inhale throughout the day to help reduce life’s daily stressors, or diffuse at night as a part of a positive sleep practice or leverage the Lavender in Serenity to help quiet a restless baby or child. Diffuse the Restful Blend in conjunction with doTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Softgels to help you find sweet dreams and a good night’s sleep.†
Best for Anxious Feelings
Copaiba
Copaiba can help soothe anxious feelings and it can be applied to the skin to promote a clear, smooth complexion. Taken internally, Copaiba essential oil supports the health of the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, and nervous systems.† It also helps support a healthy inflammatory response.† Copaiba can be added directly to the mouth to cleanse and soothe the gums and oral cavity. Although Copaiba does not contain psychoactive cannabinoids, the main component, β-caryophyllene, may be neuroprotective and may have cardiovascular and immune benefits when consumed.† It’s also a powerful antioxidant that promotes immune health.†
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.