Ohhh emotions. They can be so big and so heavy at times, and they absolutely affect our physical health – even more than you may realize! And while they are a huge piece of our health puzzle, we don’t want to let them run the show either.
Emotions are simply reactions that we experience in response to events or situations. The type of emotion we experience is determined by the circumstance that triggers the emotion. For instance, a person experiences joy when they receive good news. A person experiences fear when they are threatened.
There is a physical reason for this. Our brains have specific areas where we process emotion. The system of the brain responsible for memory and mood is the limbic system. It includes the hippocampus, the hypothalamus, and the amygdala.
When we look at the structure of the brain, we see that the amygdala (a tiny, almond-shaped structure) is key when it comes to emotion and fear.
The hippocampus is where new nerve cells are created. And it is physically beside the structure responsible for emotions. And is connected to the nose via a cranial nerve.
That may sound a bit like science jargon, but let’s read that again.
The part of the brain where new nerve cells are created is connected to the part that processes emotions and is also connected to our sense of smell.
Aromatherapy (breathing in essential oils) sends messages to our brain through our cranial nerves and limbic system. This means that inhaling oils triggers this area, helping us to rest, reset, and recharge. And diffusing is a great way to get the benefit of these oils!
Two favorites for diffusing & emotions – Nutmeg & EnRGee.
Nutmeg is warm, welcoming, and energizing to the mind and body. We’ve already mentioned it is amazing support for our adrenals, but it also helps us manage stress and supports immune health. Inhaling Nutmeg can even send a soothing hello signal to your tired brain and overworked thyroid and adrenals.
Another favorite is EnRGee.
This oil blend is energizing and alerting to the body, and it also helps process deep emotions of overwhelm and isolation.
The body can communicate most effectively when we are not in total survival mode, since survival means compromising most functions for the vital essentials to keep going as long as possible.
Are you in survival mode?
Are you only giving yourself the leftovers?
Do you put off taking care of your body and mind?
Do you only pour out without nourishing yourself?
So many people are in survival mode. Hormones are out of whack and emotions are bottled up. Despite caring for those around them, they feel isolated. EnRGee can help release the emotion of isolation, instilling a sense of connectedness.
Happy Hormones Habits
- Put some En-R-Gee and Nutmeg in the diffuser while you journal or internally process. Write about what seems to zap the energy right out of you. Can you pinpoint the roots of what makes you exhausted, overwhelmed, full of dread, or frustrated about your day?
- Next, start to write about the kind of person you dream of being. The attitudes, the priorities, the joy, whatever it is. Visualize it.
- Continue daily, even if you don’t get to journal. You can process this internally 24/7, the body knows how to work with whatever you give it!
We use these oils daily and in conjunction with supplements and good health habits. Oils are not a one time “quick fix”! Using them daily and consistently is when you will be able to see support and results!