| Feeling fatigued a bit too often, or what seems like | | | | the metabolism. Rather than regenerating, as do the |
| all the time? Morning coffee not doing its job? Are | | | | Spruce and Pine oils, Cedar will provide a smooth, |
| you getting that feeling that you're worn thin by your | | | | deep, and long lasting stimulation without the side |
| busy schedule, and you're just not bouncing back? | | | | effects of coffee and black tea. |
| These can be signs of over-extended adrenal glands, | | | | Peppermint Oil — Peppermint has a broad |
| and can be symptoms of a syndrome known as | | | | range of healthful properties, and is thought of as an |
| "Adrenal Fatigue". Thankfully, a few common essential | | | | uplifting aroma. Peppermint, like Cedar, can be used |
| oils can provide support in regenerating all-important | | | | for gentle stimulation and alertness. Note: Peppermint |
| adrenal function. | | | | will come in several qualities - try to find an organic |
| What is the syndrome of Adrenal Fatigue?The | | | | source. |
| adrenal glands are your body's primary activators | | | | Citrus Oils — Essential oils pressed from the |
| when it comes to dealing with stress. These tiny | | | | rinds of citrus fruit like sweet orange, bitter orange |
| glands, each about the size of a walnut, sit atop each | | | | (bergamot), lemon and lime are also uplifting and |
| kidney. The adrenal glands produce hormones such as | | | | brightening, yet have a relaxing quality as well. They |
| cortisol, an energy releaser, and pregnenolone, the | | | | are useful additions to fatigue-busting blends, as the |
| precursor from which almost all your body's steroid | | | | added calming, but not sedating, quality can lower |
| hormones are made, including DHEA, progesterone, | | | | stress levels, which are generally the cause of adrenal |
| testosterone, and the estrogens. Pregnenolone is a | | | | fatigue in the first place. |
| very important enhancer of memory recall, and not | | | | Aromatherapy Blends for Adrenal Regeneration and |
| only does it make you smarter, it can about feelings | | | | Gentle StimulationFirst, a blend to provide pure |
| of well-being and enhances your ability to deal with | | | | regenerative support without stimulation. This blend is |
| stress. Weak adrenal function can have a variety of | | | | suitable for regular use, and some users report |
| symptoms, including depression, insomnia, and | | | | almost immediate results — it has been noted |
| lowered immune system function. | | | | to reduce or eliminate that nauseous feeling that can |
| There can be several contributing factors to adrenal | | | | accompany insomnia. For a 30ml / 1 ounce blend |
| fatigue, though these can almost all be lumped into | | | | — add 1.5ml Spruce or Black Spruce and 1.5ml |
| the category of simply too much stress. Over-work, | | | | Pine Needle essential oils to one ounce (30ml) of your |
| lack of sleep, poor eating habits with too much sugar, | | | | favorite carrier oil (Hazelnut is commonly used, but |
| injury, illness, and over-use of stimulants such as | | | | any common aromatherapy carrier oil should do the |
| coffee and black tee are a few common causes. | | | | trick). Apply regularly to the kidney / adrenal area. |
| Addressing these lifestyle issues are of primary | | | | Note: 1ml is about 25 drops. |
| importance for long-term regeneration of the | | | | To use these essential oils in a gently stimulating, |
| adrenals and their hormonal output. However, natural | | | | all-over body blend, add 3ml each of Spruce and Pine |
| adrenal supporting essential oils used in aromatherapy | | | | essential oils, 2ml Atlas Cedar oil and 2ml of your |
| can be helpful in bringing balance and assisting in | | | | favorite citrus oil to 4oz of carrier oil. Apply this all |
| restoring adrenal function to normal levels, in | | | | over after a morning shower — though if |
| mild-to-moderate cases of adrenal depletion. | | | | using the citrus oil, do not apply to areas that will be |
| Adrenal Supporting Essential Oils Used in | | | | exposed to the sun in the following 72 hours (some |
| AromatherapySeveral essential oils are used in | | | | well-regarded authors say only 24 hours), as citrus |
| aromatherapy to support output of the adrenals | | | | oils are photosensitizing and make the skin more |
| glands. Some are used purely for adrenal gland | | | | sensitive to UV radiation.. |
| restoration, while others are used to provide a | | | | If you prefer the properties and aroma of |
| healthy lift when needed, and may be of assistance | | | | peppermint, try the following blend: 6ml of Spruce or |
| when reducing caffeine intake. These oils are not to | | | | Black Spruce, 2.5ml Atlas Cedar and 1.5ml Peppermint |
| be taken internally, but are best diluted in a carrier oil | | | | in 4 ounces of your favorite carrier. This blend will not |
| and applied to the skin. | | | | be photosensitizing to the skin, and can be used all |
| Spruce Oil and Black Spruce Needle Oils - Spruce is | | | | over the body. |
| thought to restore depleted adrenal glands, and is | | | | Conclusion - The Complete Adrenal Support |
| used regularly by aromatherapists in blends applied | | | | PictureThese wonderful aromatherapy blends can |
| directly over the adrenal area, or in an all-over body | | | | offer support in cases of mild and moderate adrenal |
| lotion. | | | | fatigue for many people, though the underlying |
| Pine Needle Essential Oil — Pine essential oil is | | | | causes of this condition should be addressed |
| noted to be one of the "most effective oils for | | | | concurrently for best results. For most people, this |
| fatigue and nervous debility". Pine can be blended | | | | means reducing caffeine intake, improving diet by |
| with Spruce for a synergistic revitalizing effect. | | | | reducing sugar consumption, and finding balance in |
| Atlantic Cedarwood Oil — Moroccan Atlantic | | | | one's life between work, family, and personal time to |
| Cedar is thought to gently and persistently stimulate | | | | allow regeneration of the body, mind, and soul. |