Natural Ways To Help ADHD Using Aromatherapy

 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – commonly known as ADHD – is a common behavioral disorder that affects about 10% of the population, with men being three times more likely to be diagnosed than women. This disorder causes a person to tend to act impulsively without thinking, and children diagnosed with it tend to be hyperactive and have trouble focusing in school. It’s important to remember, however, that all people will act in this way sometimes – particularly if they are excited or anxious – so a doctor’s diagnosis is crucial to treating this; do not diagnose anyone on your own!

Symptoms of ADHD

ADHD is broken down into 3 sub-types, each having their own recognizable pattern of behaviors:

Inattentive:

• Trouble paying attention to details or a tendency for careless errors in work or other activities
• Difficulty focusing on tasks or activities
• Apparent listening problems
• Difficulty following instructions
• Organizational problems
• Dislike or all together avoidance of tasks which require mental effort
• A tendency to lose items (I.e. toys, notebooks, homework, etc.)
• Easily distracted
• Forgetfulness in daily activities

Hyperactive-Impulsive:

• Tendency to fidget or squirm
• Difficulty remaining seated
• Excessive movement or exercise
• Difficulty remaining quiet
• Constantly moving
• Blurting out responses prematurely
• Difficulty waiting
• Problems with interrupting or intruding

Combined:

• This is a combination of the other two types, and is the most common subset of ADHD.

How Can Aromatherapy Help ADHD?

The use of essential oils in treatments for various physical and mental ailments is called Aromatherapy. Essential oils are thought to have beneficial effects on physical health and mental well-being, when used safely and properly. These essential oils are believed to help control the symptoms of ADHD

Essential Oils to Try

• Lavender:  Has a calming effect and reduces feelings of anxiety

• Roman Chamomile: Soothes and comforts

• Mandarin: Quiets the nerves, especially when combined with Lavender

• Ylang Ylang: Sedates and calms the emotions

• Vetiver: Has a calming effect and focuses the mind

• Patchouli: Soothes the nervous system

• Frankincense: Supports the immune system

The best way to use essential oils to help with ADHD is with a Nebulizing Essential Oil Diffuser. This type of aromatherapy diffuser releases essential oil into the air in the purest undiluted or unadulterated form to administer maximum therapeutic benefits.