I don’t know about you guys but the last week has been a
whirlwind of a ride for me. This Moon was intense. Six planets in retrograde, a
total Full Moon Eclipse, Mars making a big appearance and large Geomagnetic
storms taking place left our energy levels at an all new high, and boy did I feel
it. Not only did I notice it within
myself but I was well aware of how it was affecting others around me without
them even realising it. I was incredibly mindful of how to conduct myself
throughout this Super Moon period and required many moments sitting solo to
ensure I centered myself and attempted to level my own energy as it began to
heighten.
As a primary school teacher there are a few things that we
must prepare ourselves for, these include; Wind, Rain and the Moon, (Fellow
educators ya’ll know exactly what I’m talking about). You see any one of these
three things can set that school community off like a house on fire. Things get
real wild. Of the three, a Full Moon tends to be the predominant cause of
anything out of the ordinary. “Is it a full moon because Johnny’s eating dirt
again…” There is no denying it the Full moon super-charges our energy and we
tend to feel askew. I was once told that
even the police force recognises the pull it has on society and in fact roster
more officers on over a full moon period. To be fair that may be one of those
stories that start with ‘it happened to a friend of a friend of mine’, but hey,
I ain’t questioning it.
So how did I survive this more powerful Super Moon event?
Well after smudging the place, bathing in Epson salts, lighting every candle in
the house, meditating and ensuring my salt lamp was on at all times I ultimately
turned to my essential oils. Oils are my saviour. I’m pretty new to the whole
essential oil scene but there is definitely no going back. I can’t get enough
of them and the benefits they have on me are incredible. I use oils for a
variety of reasons depending on what I need. I even use them in my classroom to
which the kids love and always ask for. I have my best friend to thank for introducing
me to the world of oils. In fact, she helped create this article on our pick of
top essential oils. So here it is. The oils I turn to daily and how they helped
me through this crazy period.
1. The anxiety set from Courtney and the babes- @courtneyandthebabes
This is a new brand of oils I have recently stumbled across
and my number one pick. I absolutely love these oils. The ladies at Courtney
and the babes have developed a beautiful range of roll on essential oils. The
three I have tried, (so far) are meditation, chill pill and sleep. I purchased
chill pill and sleep as an anxiety pack and they by far are the best investment
I’ve ever made. I have never been a great sleeper. I’m a REM sleep kinda girl
and wake to the sound of a pin dropping on the carpet. I began using these two
only 2 weeks ago and my sleeping patterns have changed immensely. Every night I
roll my sleep oil on as directed on the soles of my feet and base of my neck. I
also roll it onto my wrists as I sleep with my hands around my face and just
love the smell. I have not slept this soundly in such a long time. If you haven’t
already check them out.
Chill Pill
Ingredients-
Frankincense- Relieves
chronic stress and anxiety, reduces pain and inflammation and boost immunity.
Blue chamomile-
Supports healthy joint function, promotes relaxation and restful sleep.
Clary sage- Fights
depression, prevents infection, rich in antioxidants, stimulates sexual
desires, regulated menstruation, lowers blood pressure and an anti-inflammatory.
Bergamot-
Cleansing, an antidepressant and digestive support.
Marjoram- Rectifies hormonal imbalances, reduces blood pressure,
promotes restful sleep and sound mind, relieves pain.
Lavender- Reduce
anxiety and emotional stress, improve brain function, improve sleep, powerful
antioxidants and relieves pain.
Eucalyptus- Anti-inflammatory
and antibacterial support
Deep Sleep
Ingredients-
Lavender- See
above
Cedar wood- Reduces
inflammation, prevents infections, relieves spasms, supports menstruation,
excellent for eczema.
Juniper berry-
Cleanses and purifies air and produce a calming and grounding effect
Vetiver- Uplifting, soothing, healing and protective properties, boosts energy levels, soothes feelings of anxiety and nervousness, increases libido and treats insomnia. Has been used to treat symptoms of ADHD and ADD.
Marjoram- See
above
Roman chamomile- Fights Anxiety and
Depression, Serves as a Natural Allergy Reliever, Helps Alleviate PMS Symptoms,
Reduces Symptoms of Insomnia, Boosts Skin Health, Supports Digestive Health and
Promotes Heart Health.
2. Believe from the Young living range- @younglivingeo
This brand is one of our favourite brands of oils and the
pre-blend ‘believe’ is our number 2 essential oil must have. This blend encourages feelings of strength and
brings emotional balance to you. When you need grounding this oil is the one to
turn to as it releases and alleviates one of negative feelings. Feelings of
despair and inadequacy are removed and a higher level of awareness is enabled.
I recently held an adult mindfulness session and had this burning in my diffuser.
The space immediately calmed and everyone who had participated asked at the end
what the oil was as they couldn’t get enough of it. Get around this blend
people.
Believe Ingredients-
Idaho Balsam Fir-
Prevents infection, relieves pain, detoxifies the body, improves respiratory
functions and increases the metabolisim.
Coriander- Stimulates Hormone Secretion, purifies the blood, improves digestion and treats spasms
Bergamot- One of the best essential oils for depression and helps to alleviate
stress and anxiety, prevents and fights infections, helps lower
blood pressure, helps to lower cholesterol, fights respiratory conditions and alleviates
pain
Frankincense- See
above
Idaho Blue Spruce- Reduce
muscle pain, reduce nerve pain, high in d-limonene which is anti-cancerous, natural
antiviral and antibacterial properties, releasing emotional blocks and healing
pineal glands.
Ylang Ylang- Has antiseptic, antispasmodic, sedative and
antidepressant properties. Promotes positive effect on immune health, blood
flow and emotions.
Geranium- Balances
hormones, relieves stress, reduces depression, minimizes inflammation, improves
circulation, alleviates the effects of menopause, improves dental health and reduces
blood pressure.
3. Heart and Soul from the Springfield range
This blend has been made to soothe and balance your heart and soul and is an ideal combination for meditation. In fact, I am burning this blend as we speak. It is a fantastic blend of oils that is not only great for burning but can also be added to creams to moisturise skin as it possess great skin benefits.
Heart and Soul
Ingredients-
Ho leaf- Helps
lift emotions, calms the mind and is deeply nourishing for skin.
Cedarwood- See
above.
Rose Geranium- Overall
skin benefits.
Frankincense- See
above
Orange- An antidepressant
4. Peace and Calming, again from the Young Living range
I told you this range was one of our favourites! This is one
of the besties picks she puts this one on when she’s wanting to calm her
environment. It also enables focus and a positive mental outlook.
Peace and Calming
Ingredients-
Tangerine- Improves mental fortitude, relieves pain, purifies
the blood, improves digestion, relieves spasms and provides energy.
Orange- See above
Ylang Ylang- See
above
Patchouli- Relieves depression, soothes inflammation, used as an aphrodisiac, stimulates
blood circulation, sedates hypersensitivity, acts as tonic
Blue tansy- Creates a positive atmosphere
5. Frankincense from Young Living range
Although this has made number 5 on the list it is still one
of my favourite scents ever. I love the benefits it provides, particularly for
children. Again, being a teacher, I live and breathe the overly-anxious world
children are experiencing. The world that everyone hears all over the media. It’s
a very difficult position to be in because all you want to do is take their
worries from them and just let them live their young little lives. I burn this
scent in my diffuser in the classroom and my kids absolutely love it. I call it
our focus scent. It makes a big difference in the classroom as it supports
positive emotional regulation by reducing anxiety and stress. Burning it
provides triggers for the brain that aids in the overall brain health and
increasing the memory. It also relieves pains such as headaches and nausea,
something I am constantly hearing from 8 year olds. It’s last benefit, great
for getting to sleep.
So there you have it. Our top 5 essential oils. Try them out
and let me know what you think. You won’t regret it. X
