4. Sin la comprensión del orden del universo,
nadie podrá tener salud, libertad y felicidad
Michi Kushi (médico y filósofo oriental)
En cada parte del universo se contiene toda la
información presente en el Cosmos
David Bohm (físico)
Eres lo que comes
Precepto oriental
5. Nuestro cerebro es muy sensible a la presencia o ausencia en la sangre que lo nutre de
ciertas sustancias: alcohol, cafeína, la falta de glucosa o los estrógenos. Las neuronas son
las células de nuestro cuerpo más exigentes y más “gastadoras”, para trabajar
correctamente necesitan glucosa, oxígeno, vitaminas, minerales y aminoácidos, y no
toleran las porquerías (los tóxicos y las toxinas).
Nuestras respuestas emocionales residen en la amígdala del sistema límbico situado en
la zona central del cerebro que rodea el tallo encefálico. Cuando estamos atrapados por
el deseo o la rabia, cuando el amor nos enloquece o el miedo nos hace retroceder, nos
hallamos en realidad bajo la influencia del sistema límbico. Las personas con lesiones
en la amígdala tienen alteradas las emociones o carecen de ellas. Aunque normalmente
controlamos con la mente la salida de los estados emocionales, en ocasiones las
respuestas emotivas son tan rápidas que nuestro cerebro pensante (el neocórtex) no
tiene tiempo de actuar.
6. Tanto nuestro sistema límbico como nuestro neocórtex están compuestos de millones de
células que son alimentadas por la sangre. La calidad de la sangre depende de la
alimentación y del funcionamiento de los sistemas de asimilación, transporte y
eliminación.
Por lo tanto el equilibrio emocional depende entre otros factores del equilibrio
alimenticio. Por ejemplo, algunos aminoácidos procedentes de las proteínas dan lugar a
neurotransmisores (agentes de la comunicación entre las neuronas); otros a
neuropéptidos, que modulan estos intercambios de información; sin cinc carecemos de
olfato; el desequilibrio de ácidos grasos perturba la visión; sin glucosa no hay energía; sin
sodio no hay transmisión nerviosa.
7. Es curioso ver cómo cambia el carácter cuando se cambia de dieta. Hace mucho más
una buena dieta que algunos tratamientos psicológicos; en todo caso son dos
herramientas que se apoyan mutuamente.
No hay que olvidar que somos un todo y que tratar por separadamente el cuerpo de
las emociones no puede dar buenos resultados.
En la medicina oriental, los
aspectos físico, emotivo y mental
son inseparables.
Las 5 emociones principales,
miedo, ira, alegría, compasión y
aflicción están ligadas a la
energía de los 5 elementos, agua,
madera, fuego, tierra y metal.
8. El miedo al nacer, la ira o fuerza vital del
bebé, la alegría del adolescente, la acción
decidida y compasión del adulto y la
desposesión y aflicción del anciano.
Cada emoción corresponde al estado más
característico del ser humano en cada una de
las diferentes etapas de su desarrollo:
9.
10. el miedo sano
Es la conciencia de nuestras propias limitaciones de habilidad, fuerza, circunstancias, etc.,
está relacionado con el valor y la voluntad y nos permite reconocer el peligro, y de cara a
éste reaccionar apropiadamente. Está relacionado con el elemento agua. Las deficiencias
de energía de los riñones y la vejiga llevarán a la temeridad o a la timidez excesiva. El
miedo contrarresta la alegría y es contrarrestado por la compasión y genera ira.
Mucha sal en la dieta, muchas
proteínas o complementos
minerales en exceso pueden
bloquear la energía renal y
acentuar el sentimiento de miedo
o estimularlo demasiado
produciendo temeridad (excesiva
valentía).
11. la ira
Representa el instinto natural de llegar a ser algo, de vivir, de desarrollarse
combatiéndolas limitaciones ambientales de la misma forma que una planta se impulsa
a sí misma a brotar a través de la tierra hacia la luz, o que un polluelo rompe el
cascarón. Sólo un crecimiento y desarrollo individual adecuados pueden engendrar la
firmeza y la confianza en uno mismo que unidas constituyen la alegría. La ira es
contrarrestada por la aflicción y contrarresta a la compasión. El elemento asociado a la
ira es la madera.
El hígado se encarga de la eliminación de tóxicos.
Una alimentación cargada de tóxicos. Una
alimentación cargada de tóxicos, alimentos fritos,
grasas, exceso de alimentos, etc., produce
irritabilidad e intolerancia que se manifiestan con
gritos, excitación y nerviosismo. A veces estos
nervios son internos y crean estados de ansiedad
que se manifiestan con malas digestiones y a veces
con úlceras.
12. la alegría de vivir
Depende del elemento fuego. Una sobrecarga en las energías del corazón, intestino
delgado, triple calentador y circulación, se manifestará en forma de euforia con ciertas
manifestaciones de histeria, con risas y palabras demasiado efusivas y a destiempo.
Mientras que una falta de energía produce tristeza (falta de alegría), ansiedad y
dificultad para hablar. En el ciclo generativo la alegría es la madre de la compasión y en el
ciclo de control es contrarrestada por el miedo.
Los alimentos que alteran la circulación de la sangre influyen en esta emoción. Carnes
rojas, huevos, lácteos, grasas y sal bloquean el sistema cardiovascular, el corazón trabaja
en exceso y nos puede llevar a la arrogancia. El exceso de alimentos expansivos como
frutas, drogas, alcohol, excitantes y vitaminas de síntesis debilitan los órganos del
elemento fuego y nos puede llevar a una sobreexcitación que alteraría con estados de
tristeza.
13. la compasión
Es el sentimiento de “incluir el ambiente como parte de uno mismo aceptar al extraño y
hacerlo cosa propia”, la perspicacia y la comprensión del saber hacer lo propio en cada
momento, de actuar con decisión, o del estómago conduce a la duda y a la desconfianza
o a demasiada perspicacia y desconfianza. La compasión contrarresta el miedo, es
contrarrestada por la ira y engendra aflicción.
Los alimentos que hagan fluctuar bruscamente el nivel de glucosa en la sangre como el
azúcar o los dulces nos pueden acentuar la duda y a preocuparnos demasiado.
Demasiada bollería, alimentos muy concentrados, y los que aumentan la acidez
estomacal, pueden paralizar nuestra acción.
14.
15. Desde el punto de vista simbólico, las personas que engordan, en realidad lo
que hacen es “protegerse” de los demás, o de algún tipo de situación o trauma
instaurado en su cabeza.
En la obesidad no se acumula masa ósea, ni muscular, ni se agranda ningún
órgano, ni se llena ninguna cavidad de aires malignos. Lo único que se acumula
bajo la capa de la piel es una cantidad de grasa (energía estancada) que no se
va a usar y se retiene una cantidad de líquido (emociones tóxicas), que el
organismo no puede eliminar.
16.
17.
18. • Chemical responses
• Triggers in the brain
• A personalized
experience
The Science behind
Emotional Aromatherapy
19. How do I use essential oils to
manage my emotions?
A T I
22. dōTERRA Motivate Encouraging Blend
Key Ingredients
• Peppermint
• Clementine
• Coriander
• Basil
• Melissa
Helps promote feelings of
confidence, courage, and
belief. Use when you need to
regain confidence or
counteract feelings of doubt.
®
23. dōTERRA Cheer Uplifting Blend
Key Ingredients
• Wild Orange
• Clove
• Nutmeg
• Vanilla
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
Promotes warming and
uplifting feelings to help
brighten and invigorate your
mood. Use when you need a
boost of optimism or
cheerfulness.
®
24. dōTERRA Passion Inspiring Blend
Key Ingredients
• Fractionated Coconut
Oil
• Cardamom
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Jasmine
• Sandalwood
• Vanilla
Promotes rejuvenating and
inspiring feelings, while helping
to dispel boredom or lack of
purpose. The spicy, herbal scent
will help bring out your creativity.
®
25. dōTERRA Forgive Renewing Blend®
Key Ingredients
• Bergamot
• Juniper Berry
• Myrrh
• Arborvitae
• Thyme
This blend uses tree and herb
essential oils to help encourage
feelings of peace and
forgiveness when you are
consumed by negativity, anger,
or guilt.
26.
27. Popular Uses of Bergamot
• . • Diffuse at work, or at home when stress levels or
tension is high.
• Apply to the skin while showering and inhale
deeply to experience its calming aroma while
enjoying its purifying skin benefits.
• Change regular tea to Earl Grey with the addition
of Bergamot.
• Apply to the feet before bedtime or use with
Fractionated Coconut Oil for a calming and
relaxing massage.
• Add one to two drops to your favorite skin care
product for added cleansing properties.
• For SELF (worth, love, acceptance), inhale directly
from a pendant or diffuser, apply several drops to
the upper abdomen, or use on the soles of the
feet 1-3 times a day.
• To diminish limited beliefs, inhale directly from
the bottle several times a day, or apply 1-2 drops
over the upper abdomen several times a day
while you're moving through your inner work.
• Massage 1-2 drops of bergamot oil into the
stomach as needed or with each meal to aid
digestion
28. dōTERRA Console Comforting Blend®
Key Ingredients
• Frankincense
• Patchouli
• Ylang Ylang
• Sandalwood
• Rose
The renewing, comforting scent
of this blend will help perpetuate
feelings of hope and dispel
feelings of sadness,
disappointment, or grief.
29. dōTERRA Peace Reassuring Blend®
Key Ingredients
• Ylang Ylang
• Lavender
• Vetiver
• Marjoram
• Clary Sage
• Spearmint
When you are feeling worried,
fearful, or unsettled, this blend
uses a soft, floral aroma to
promote peaceful feelings and
soothe the anxious mind.
As you may know, each essential oil has its own unique chemical makeup. The chemical design of an essential oil determines what it is useful for—some chemical elements make an essential oil useful for cleaning, while others make an oil beneficial for the skin, the list goes on and on. When it comes to aromatherapy, essential oils can be used to create specific emotional responses depending on their chemical makeup.
When an essential oil is inhaled, it travels through the nose and processed by the portion of the brain that is responsible for controlling our sense of smell. From there, aromatic pathways connect the scent to the part of our brain where memories and experiences are stored. As the aroma travels through aromatic pathways, memories are triggered, giving us an emotional response.
Because everyone has different memories and life experiences, each of us will have a different response when using essential oils for managing our emotions. No two people will have the same exact response to an oil, but if you use the correct oils, it is easy to manage mood and emotions using the aroma of essential oils.
Now that you’ve had a little introduction to the history and science of emotional aromatherapy, you might be wondering how exactly to use essential oils to manage your emotions. When it comes to aromatherapy, essential oils can basically be categorized into one of two categories—uplifting and calming. Calming essential oils mostly consist of floral oils due to their chemical makeup. Uplifting essential oils are usually in the citrus, spice, or mint family because these plants produce oils with invigorating, uplifting, and energizing aromas.
This wheel breaks down the emotional effects of essential oils even further. The chemical makeup and unique plant part of each essential oil gives it grounding, soothing, calming, renewing, harmonizing, energizing, warming, or uplifting properties. When you want to produce a specific feeling or emotion, you can choose the essential oil that best fits your needs.
Oils for Emotional Wellbeing cost between $25-$35 US Dollars and can be purchased separately and also come in several of the DOTERRA kits.
I will also be talking about 4 of my favorite EO for Emotional Health
1) Citrus Bliss
2) Elevation
3) Balance
4) Serenity (Also good as an aide in sleep disturbances)
The EO Mood Matrix is quite helpful for symptom management and you can use it to determine what oil you may like to use to aide in your symptom management but first:
We have to determine Where the mood is coming from
What oil would be best for that particular mood
Because essential oils provide such a powerful way to influence the emotions, dōTERRA created the Emotional Aromatherapy System with essential oil blends designed to target specific emotions. Each essential oil blend in the Emotional Aromatherapy System uses specific plant extracts and chemical components to help promote feelings of motivation, happiness, peace, comfort, and more.
When you are feeling cynical, doubtful, or frustrated, the dōTERRA Motivate® Encouraging Blend is a fresh, invigorating blend that will help dispel negative feelings and give you the motivation you need to press forward.
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When heavy emotions are weighing you down, the dōTERRA Cheer® Uplifting Blend can brighten your day with its spicy, citrus scent that is known to promote positivity and optimism. This is the perfect blend for a dark and dreary day when you feel like happiness is in short supply.
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The warming and rejuvenating properties of the dōTERRA Passion® blend are designed to help reignite enthusiasm and dispel boredom or disinterest. If you need to add a little passion and spice to your day, the dōTERRA Passion Inspiring Blend is just what you need.
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When feelings of guilt, betrayal, negativity, or anger consume you, it can be hard to find happiness and peace in your everyday life. If feelings like this seem to be taking over your life, the dōTERRA Forgive® Renewing Blend can help balance the emotions—providing renewal and relief.
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Emotional Benefits
Bergamot oil is all about one's sense of self: self-love, self-worth, self-acceptance, self-judgment, self-hatred. This oil helps us do the work necessary to step out of our fears of not being good enough, or our habits of holding back for fear of rejection of Who We Are, and helps us to learn to love and accept ourselves. It teaches us to find validation within, accept our own authenticity, and not spend so much time worrying about what others will think about it.
It also helps us in processing and releasing fear, criticism, need for approval, shame, and emotional pain. It may also help with feeling like a failure, or feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, or worthlessness by helping us step into our own confidence, empowerment, ability to play bigger, self-approval and joyfulness. I wish I could just sprinkle this one over the whole world, like an Oily Godmother.
BergamotElevates moodHelps promote a good night's sleepRelaxing and calming
When you are in need of an extra dose of comfort, the dōTERRA Console® Comforting Blend uses gentle floral and tree essential oils to help renew your hope and dispel heavy feelings of sadness. In times when your emotional strength is wavering, turn to dōTERRA Console to dispel hopelessness and lighten your burdens.
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Feelings of fear, anxiousness, and distress can be all-consuming, but the dōTERRA Peace® Reassuring Blend is designed to counteract negative feelings of discontent and worry. For those days when you need reassurance and stability, dōTERRA Peace will help soothe negative emotions.
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Zone I: If we are fatigued and have no peace we might be feeling angry and impatient, and experiencing a headache, stomach ache or other digestive issues.
Zone II: If we are fatigued and have no passion we might be feeling unmotivated and discouraged, and experiencing brain fog, chest tightness or respiratory issues.
Zone III: If we are stressed and have no passion we might be feeling hopeless and withdrawn, and experiencing chest tightness and lower back pain.
Zone IV: If we are stressed and have no peace we might be feeling tense and worried, and experiencing neck pain or digestive problems.
What do these oils actually do?
Anything in Citrus Category is an uplifting oil and can be used to aide in the treatment of anxiety and depression.
Can you tell me what could be considered a citrus oil? (wild orange, lemon, bergamot, lime and even frank)
How can you use? Frankincense: Apply 2 drops under your tongue
Essential Oils for Sleep: Serenity, lavender can have a calming effect, Peppermint for relaxation
Diffusing all the oils in your aromatherapy kit can be soothing.
Invigorating Blend-Uplifting, Stimulating, Motivating, Amazing Aroma, Calming and Elevating
The harmonious blend of Citrus Bliss combines the powerful benefits of popular citrus essential oils.
• Cleanses and purifies the air • Helps reduce stress • Positively affects mood with energizing and refreshing properties
Joyful Blend-Peaceful and Calming, Inspiring, Encouraging, Promotes Relaxation, Stress and Sleep
Grounding Blend-Grounding, Reassuring, Balances the body, Promotes Calmness, Nervousness
Everyone experiences moments of disconnectedness.
The combination of spruce, rosewood, frank ,blue tansy promotes tranquility with a warm and woody
Sensation balance helps a person create a sense of grounding and reassurance.
How To Use The Oils In The Mood Matrix
Order of application and dosage: When applying the mood matrix it is recommended to layer the oils in the following order: Serenity, Citrus Bliss, Elevation and Balance. Two drops of each oil blend is preferred, but three drops might be necessary when stress levels are high.
Location of application: I recommend applying the four oils over the area of concern. If you have lower back pain, apply the oils to the lumbar vertebrae. Feeling tightness in your chest? Apply the oils over your heart. Experiencing a headache above your eyebrows? Apply to your forehead. And so on… If in doubt, applying the mood matrix oils to the bottom of your feet or the back of your neck are two great locations.
Number of applications: How often to apply these oils varies with each individual case. Some might only need to perform the mood matrix once or twice a week while others might require it once or twice a day. It is all relative to individual stress levels.
Aroma of essential oils: Take time when applying each oil blend to inhale them. (Take in a deep breath through your nose and exhale through the mouth.) We are working with the aroma too. All our emotions are stored in the limbic system of our brain which is reached through the olfactory nerve. And the only way we can access and release emotions, is through our sense of smell.
I highly recommend using the oil blends in the mood matrix when under stress, or struggling with depression or anxiety. You will be amazed at the potency of dōTERRA essential oils as you feel your mood lift. The Mood Management Kit or the Essential Air Kit is an excellent place to start if you have never used essential oils before. Sign up for an account and purchase the Mood Management Kit today!
Cost:
For those with sensitive skin, anyone who likes to use essential oils on the go, or for children, doTERRA has created the dōTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy Touch collection. This collection includes each of the six oils we just discussed, packaged in a 10mL roll-on bottle which makes for easy application, anytime, anywhere. Each blend is combined with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil, which is particularly helpful for those with skin sensitivities, or for applying the oils on children.