Tag: Wellness

Anxiety, Essential Oils, and Quarantine

Joyful Dog Mom

I find myself researching anxiety and depression more and more these days.

This is partly due to my anxious soul wanting to know where I’m going to land and where I’m being lead, moving in with my partner and living with someone (that I am dating) for the first time, or could be the fact that we have been moving and unpacking through this “unknown” quarantine period.

I have also be researching the correlation between low HRV (Heart Rate Variability) levels and depression. From what I have found, those two are linked together like two peas in a pod. When our HRV levels are lower, our reasoning, emotion responses, anxiety levels, and decision making skills are all disrupted. Now, “why are you so interested in HRV levels all of a sudden?” Well, I wear a Whoop band, this measures my workouts, sleep patterns, and recovery. When I am not recovered (and don’t feel my best) my HRV is lower than normal and I wanted to know why.

My partner also wears a band and has a significantly lower HRV consistency and also has a harder time with emotional support in high pressure situations (she’s aware of this). So in return, I am seeking solutions to help increase our HRV levels, improve our mood, and overall day to day experience.

With my fiancé being a DOTERRA advocate (THE BEST OILS THERE ARE), I have found a few that have helped make our mornings and mid-afternoons a little more positive.

  • COPIABA – THE MAIN OIL WE USE. Diffuse, Apply, and Ingest. Directly targets the nervous system – anxious feelings, depression, low HRV.
  • BALANCE – It is a GROUNDING blend and it puts me at ease almost immediately. I either diffuse or apply to the back of my neck and a little on my chest if I’m feeling extra anxious.
  • Lavender – RELAXATION BLEND. I use this mainly for afternoon to night time, helps me wind down after a long day. I’m in feeling low, I apply a drop to my wrists (rib together) and inhale 3 deep breaths.
  • Lemon – Detox blend that is known to help flush our system of unwanted toxins, almost promotes positive energy when diffused or ingested.

There are many blends and oils that can be used for the nervous system overall. Maintain a healthy parasympathetic (responsible for resting heart rate and healthy digestion) and sympathetic (controls fight or flight mode / high pressure responses) nervous system are CRUCIAL to our well being and overall life span.

If you click the link below to learn more about each oil and support my fiancé!

DOTERRA LINK

ALSO – I would 10/10 recommend a Whoop band for anyone who is active, wants to learn more about their individualized sleeping patterns, how your body is effected by stress, etc… If you’re interested in a whoop band for yourself, there is a discounted rate below! https://www.talkable.com/x/JWnQ5i

XO- Love, Joy, Happiness

The Essentials

Joyful Dog Mom

If you have been following, you know I have recently become vegan (four months or so).
I also have been using vegan hair care, skin care, and even deodorant (I know… WUT).
But I have also started incorporating some VERY important items in my daily routine.

In the morning, I take my B12 ( A MUST FOR THE VEGAN PEEPS ) and then I drink 8-12 ounces of water with two drops of lemon oil and a tumeric capsule.

  • BENEFITS OF LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL :
    TASTES GREAT – I just mainly to detox my body, flush any bad toxins – It can be used to ease any Digestive issues – soothes sore throat – calms anxiety, depression, and any nervous tension.
  • BENEFITS OF INGESTING TUMERIC OIL :
    JOINT SUPPORT – mainly for an active lifestyle – helps support healthy inflammatory response – also helps fight free radicals against oxidative damage.

Throughout the day, I ingest either wild orange or grapefruit depending on what I am doing (this also helps me drink more water because it tastes sooooo good)

  • BENEFITS OF WILD ORANGE :
    Boosts immune system (especially if I’m not feeling normal) and it can also improve digestion. It’s one drop to every 4 ounces (JUST LIKE LEMON OR GRAPEFRUIT). You can also inhale in you’re feeling anxious or need a mid day pick me up.
  • BENEFITS OF GRAPEFRUIT :
    CAN HELP INCREASE WEIGHT LOSS – is a natural antioxidant – great for clearing toxins to skin… ALSO TASTES GREAT.

At night, I apply breathe to my chest with my nightly lotion. I also use DEEP BLUE lotion if I’m sore from my workouts ( I WAS A COLLEGIATE / PROFESSIONAL PITCHER AND HAVE NOT FOUND A BETTER PRODUCT TO BREAK UP SORENESS IN MY MUSCLES – 10/10 RECOMMEND).

I USE VARIOUS OILS THROUGHOUT THE DAY – honestly depends on what’s going on in my day to day but I feel like a new person… They have really helped on my anxious days to soothe me and keep me grounded, where I need to be.

If you want more information on the products I use please follow link:

ESSENTIAL OILS

Love, Joy, Happiness ALWAYS.