Does your kid have an abundance of energy? Do they seem scattered and unfocused? Has a Doctor mentioned putting your child on medication but you aren’t ready to take that leap?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, I can help you. There are natural solutions that work in partnership with your brain and body to help with a plethora of everyday issues, including kids who need help with focused energy.
Essential Oils and supplements can be used as a first line of defense in your home for everything from colds to stress to focus issues to bug bites. And everything in between.
If your child is hyper, it could be because they’re just a kid. It’s normal for children of all ages to have lots of energy. Preschoolers, for instance, can be very active — they often move quickly from one activity to another. Older kids and teens are also energetic and don’t have the same attention span as adults.
If your child is energetic and finds it hard to sit still, they may be displaying some of the signs of ADHD. But if they are also able to control their impulses and emotions, pay attention, and respond appropriately in school and at home, they are probably just an energetic individual, and not affected by ADHD.
According to Hopkins medicine, the following are the most common symptoms of ADHD. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. The 3 categories of symptoms of ADHD include the following:
- Inattention:
- Short attention span for age (difficulty sustaining attention)
- Difficulty listening to others
- Difficulty attending to details
- Easily distracted
- Forgetfulness
- Poor organizational skills for age
- Poor study skills for age
- Impulsivity:
- Often interrupts others
- Has difficulty waiting for his or her turn in school and/or social games
- Tends to blurt out answers instead of waiting to be called upon
- Takes frequent risks, and often without thinking before acting
- Hyperactivity:
- Seems to be in constant motion; runs or climbs, at times with no apparent goal except motion
- Has difficulty remaining in his/her seat even when it is expected
- Fidgets with hands or squirms when in his or her seat; fidgeting excessively
- Talks excessively
- Has difficulty engaging in quiet activities
- Loses or forgets things repeatedly and often
- Inability to stay on task; shifts from one task to another without bringing any to completion
The symptoms of ADHD may resemble other medical conditions or behavior problems. Keep in mind that many of these symptoms may occur in children and teens who do not have ADHD. A key element in diagnosis is that the symptoms must significantly impair adaptive functioning in both home and school environments. Always consult your child’s doctor for a diagnosis.
We are big on using natural solutions as a first line of defense in our home. We can always call the Doctor if we are unable to find a holistic option, but that is our starting point.
There is a great protocol in Advanced Oil Magic called, Kids: Focused Energy. Kids need energy to grow, play and enjoy life. Occasionally, kids have difficulty focusing their energy and they might need some help. This protocol can help your kid be a kid while they learn to focus during the right times.
This protocol provides crucial benefits to the brain and gut which is important because your gut bacteria and the integrity of your gut lining strongly affect health. It also grounds your child’s energy and improves focus and concentration. And last but definitely not least, it encourages energy that isn’t hyperactive.
Try the following protocol for 4 weeks and take note of any changes in behavior.
KIDS BRAIN FUEL
Children’s Omega-3: Use a double dose of Omegas to provide the brain with plenty of healthy fatty acids.
Primary Benefits
- Promotes cardiovascular health*
- Supports healthy joint function and comfort*
- Provides important modulating nutrients for healthy immune function*
- Protects against lipid oxidation and supports healthy function of the brain*
- Promotes healthy skin*
- Supports healthy function of the eyes and nervous system*
- Delivers 1,300 mg of pure, concentrated, molecularly-filtered, and completely deodorized marine lipids with 900 mg of DHA and 400 mg of EPA per daily serving
- Formulated with doTERRA CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ Wild Orange essential oil
- Specifically formulated to use daily with doTERRA a2z Chewable™ as a comprehensive dietary supplement foundation for a lifetime of vitality and wellness*
PB Assist Jr.: Use 1-2 sachets per day to provide the gut (aka 2nd brain) with plenty of healthy flora.
Primary Benefits
- Provides 5 billion live cells of 6 strains of friendly flora selected for both their unique stability at room temperature as well as their remarkable ability to survive the harsh extremes of acidity, alkalinity, and digestive enzymes in the digestive system
- Includes prebiotic FOS to help sustain a healthy balance of beneficial friendly flora*
- Maintains healthy intestinal microflora balance*
- Supports healthy functioning of the digestive and immune systems*
- Supports the health of the GI tract, particularly the intestines and colon*
- Helps support optimal metabolism and absorption of nutrients*
- Probiotic administration during childhood offers a means of promoting healthy microflora balance and favorably supporting immune and gastrointestinal system function*
- Probiotic consumption during childhood has established health benefits and may support long-term well-being*
- Maintaining a healthy GI tract is also important for healthy brain and nervous system function*
- Promotes healthy lung and respiratory tract function*
- Contributes to an internal balance and support for the health of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract, as well as the female reproductive system*
POWERFUL FOCUS
Thinker: Roll on the back of your child’s neck when attention spans are short and focus is needed.
Primary Benefits
- Fresh, invigorating aroma
- Designed with ingredients that may help with performing tasks
- Perfect as a part of your study-time routine
Steady: Roll on your child’s feet each morning.
Primary Benefits
- Helps create a balanced atmosphere with calming aroma
- Complements affirmations encouraging a grounded mood
- Apply over your heart to inspire gratitude
BALANCED ENERGY
Wild Orange & Lavender: Combine 10 drops of each with carrier oil in a roller bottle. Apply during playtime and other times as needed.
You can also diffuse 3 drops of each to stimulate a healthy level of energy that doesn’t feel hyperactive.
Wild orange benefits
- Powerful cleanser and purifying agent
- Internal use supports healthy immune function*
- Creates an uplifting environment
lavender benefits
- Soothes occasional skin irritations
- Taken internally, Lavender oil reduces anxious feelings and promotes peaceful sleep*
- Helps ease feelings of tension when used internally*
If you haven’t noticed a change in behavior after 4 weeks, that’s ok. Essential Oils, like pharmaceuticals, are not one size fits all. Sometimes, it takes some trial and error to find the right combo for you. Reach out to me if you have any concerns and I will do my best to assist you.
*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.