Neurotransmitters and Essential Oils
Yesterday I snapped in front of my kids and yelled. It took them by surprise since nothing major happened for me to react that way. But maybe you can relate when you hold back your emotions and then something small happens and you sort of snap and lose it. Especially, as a mother - we have to be ON all freaking day. Everyone else is allowed to have meltdowns, but we need to be on and providing and caring for people. It is a lot. Anyway, I immediately regretted my outburst and said sorry to my kids and grabbed an oil . So damn grateful for the tools. Because they work.
So let's dive a bit deeper into how they work shall we?
Did you know that essential oils can positively affect neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin?
Dopamine plays a key role in functions such as movement, motivation, reward and pleasure. Dopamine also helps us with decision-making and focus. Serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating old, appetite, and sleep. It helps transmit signals between nerve cells and contributes to feelings of well being and happiness. Imbalances in either of these neurotransmitters can lead to a plethora of health issues with mood and brain function.
Some of my favorite essential oils for supporting these neurotransmitters are:
Valor
Frankincense
Cedarwood
Peace & Calming
All citrus oils
Tranquil Roll
Lavender
Vetiver
Roman chamomile
Grand Fir
Lavender and depression, & anxiety
I've got 99 problems and none of them are my emotions…
That was literally me for YEARS. I didn't see the connection between my emotional health and my physical health. Now, I know better. You can drink all the Ningxia you want and diffuse Thieves every day, but if you are still living with your toxic emotions, optimal health is still far away. If you are ready to take your wellness to the next level, my first tip would be to learn all about the Feelings Kit-with 6 amazing essential oils for emotional wellness.