Antidote for Anxiety

I have to admit to you I did not know much about anxiety until this past year. I went on an eighteen month mission for my church. I came home half way through to deal with some kidney stones. When I went back out I experienced my first anxiety attack. I had no idea what was happening to me. I was sitting on the couch one day and all of a sudden I had a really hard time breathing. I didn't know what to do. I felt like I was trapped in my body and there was nothing I could do about it. I remember just laying down on my bed and breathing in some lavender oil. I was trying to calm down. It took me over an hour to be feeling ok. That was the first time I have ever had an anxiety attack. 

Since then I have been studying psychology. In my psychology class we are learning about anxiety. My teacher informed us that everyone deals with anxiety to some degree. My teacher asked us to show by raise of hands who has dealt with anxiety. Around two-thirds of the class raised their hands. It was then that I really realized what an issue it is. We learned that people cannot handle more than 10-12 stressors in their life at one time. As soon as you have more than that your body cannot handle it. It will literally shut down. I think this is what happened to me. I had too many things that were creating stress in my life at one time. 

I still have more anxiety than I would like. I get stressed out a lot more than I used to. I have several things that have helped me. If I start to feel stressed out I will put on lavender oil and wild orange. I have started to put it on in the morning after I shower. It helps me to get into a very relaxed state of mind that carries with me throughout the day. If I have things come up later during the day I will just put more one. Within seconds of smelling the oil I feel much more comfortable and I can feel my stress decline. 

I was reading about anxiety online. My teacher recommended that we read about what the Mayo Clinic has to say. They said that the symptoms for anxiety include the following:

• Feeling apprehensive
• Feeling powerless
• Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
• Having an increased heart rate
• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Feeling weak or tired

I have only had one bad anxiety attack, but in my mind it was one too many. I am now aware that there are many people who experience that on a daily basis. I feel as if I can understand a little bit of what they are going through. Lavender and wild orange help ALOT! They also help you to think more positively. Since anxiety is in the mind, my teacher informed us that people with anxiety need to try to change their thoughts. It is hard to think positively with anxiety. I also put the oil in a diffuser and I can smell it all day long. 

People with anxiety should also go on walks and try to enjoy the beauty of nature around them. It helps if you try and relax. Focus on all that is good in your life. Breathing deeply really helped me to calm down. I am a HUGE believer in the power of thoughts. I believe "what we think about we bring about." I have written on my bathroom mirror a phrase that helps me to get in the right mind set every morning. It says "Change your thoughts. Change your life." We each choose what to think about and what to focus on. If you are looking for good you will find it. If you are looking for bad you will find it. I don't think most of us realize what a huge impact our thoughts have on the outcome of each day! Try to focus on the good! It will make a world of a difference. 

Some of My Favorite Oils!

Today I want to make a list of some of my ALL TIME FAVORITE OILS and why I simply cant live without them!

BASIL- Bites, cramps, fatigue, migraines, ovarian cysts. I have had several ovarian cysts. I rub basil and several other oils on my lower abdomen. It works really well!!

BERGAMOT- Relieves fevers and indigestion.

CLARY SAGE- Cramps, hormonal balance, mood swings, kidney and digestive problems. 

CYPRESS- Circulation, muscle fatigue, pain, skin, water retention. Cypress helps with all the circulation in the body. I        will rub that on my hands when my blood is not circulating as well as it should be.

DEEP BLUE RUB- PAIN! This product is one of my favorites. It will take pain away almost immediately. Deep Blue Rub is a combination of several oils in a lotion form. You rub it where you have pain and it works instantly. I use it quite often! 

DIGESTZEN- Indigestion, bloating, stomach. I use this oil daily. If I eat something and it does not sit well, I rub the oil on my stomach and I feel so much better within minutes. I use this oil every day! I even have a small one in my purse in case I need it when I am out and about.

FRANKINCENSE-Arthritis, brain, cancer, confusion, depression, immune system, vision, inflammation, memory, fatigue, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, scarring, ulcers, and wrinkles. This is the mother of all oils. If I could only have one oil this would be it!! Frankincense can be used for a huge variety of things. If I don't know which oil to use I will always go to Frankincense. People used this oil in ancient times to help improve communication with their creator. 

GERANIUM- Agitation, bleeding, bruises, diabetes, diarrhea, gallbladder, jet lag, stress, shingles, wrinkles. 

GRAPEFRUIT- Anorexia, appetite suppressant, addiction, cellulite, weight control, withdrawal. I use grapefruit daily. I put several drops in a glass of water and drink it. I also rub it on my skin where I would like to be in better shape. This oil works very well. It also smells great!


HELICHRYSUM- Bleeding, bruises, cholesterol, detox, liver, tissue pain, headaches, pain, stomach cramps, calming. This oil helps a ton with pain. I rub it right on the spot where it hurts and I instantly notice a huge difference. I LOVE this oil! 

LAVENDER-Agitation, allergies, blisters/boils, burns, calming, depression, rash, exhaustion, fever, grief, itching, sleep, stretch marks, wrinkles. I will put lavender on my hands and breath in the smell when I feel stressed and overwhelmed. I also use it on burns. I burnt my fingers on the curling iron recently. I put lavender oil on them and the pain went away. The next day there was no sign that I had been burned at all. It was awesome! 

LEMON-Anxiety, blood pressure, cold sores, colds, concentration, constipation, depression, digestion, energizing, kidney stones, stress, uplifting. Lemon is a must! I use lemon oil all the time. It has helped to rid me of kidney stones. I put it in my water and drink it. Rubbing lemon on your hands and breathing it in will relax you instantly and will also boost your energy. Lemon is a good oil for those people that are always on the run and have a hard time slowing down and enjoying each moment. 

MARJORAM- Constipation, cramps, muscles aches and spasms, stress, arthritis, tension. Marjoram is also said to help with trust issues. I have a difficult time knowing who to trust. I put Marjoram on everyday and I have seen a huge difference in how I view the world and those around me. I really LOVE this oil! 

ON GUARD- On guard is a blend of several oils. It is anti-viral and anti-bacterial. Helps treat and prevent cold, flu, virus, germs. When I feel like I am getting sick I will put on guard in a diffuser and breath it in. They also make on guard throat drops that work extremely well. You will start to feel better as soon as you put it in your mouth. I also put on guard in several ounces of water and I swish it around in my mouth. It makes your teeth really white and clean.  

PEPPERMINT- Fatigue, congestion, constipation, cramps, flu, headaches, heartburn, indigestion, memory, nausea. I use peppermint when I get headaches. I put several drops on my hands and rub it on the sides of my head. I also rub it on my neck. It has a cooling effect and makes your head feel a lot better! Put a drop on your finger and hold it on the roof of your mouth. You will have incredibly fresh breath for hours! 

WILD ORANGE- depression, energy, calming, mood. Wild orange smells SO good! I love the smell. When I breathe it in my mood changes immediately. I feel more relaxed and capable to take on the world. I use wild orange when I am feeling anxious or stressed. It will give you the boost you need! I put wild orange in a diffuser and put it in my kitchen. That way everyone can enjoy the smell and it keeps their spirits up! 




Each oil has specific things it can help with. I love that each oil will have many different uses. The oils have changed the quality of life I am experiencing. I have had success with each one of these oils and it has therefore made me passionate about them. I believe in them because I KNOW they work! 

If anyone has had their own success stories with the oils I would love for you to share them with me! 

HOW DO I PURCHASE OILS?

Why I believe in essential oils!

Hello! My name is Madelaine Graves. I am a 22 year old girl who has a love for life. I enjoy adventure and I like to be active. I especially enjoy trying new things and learning new things. There is so much to know! I have recently developed a love and passion for essential oils. I am writing this blog with the intention of sharing with others the success I have seen from using my oils. I am not exceptionally "earthy" and I would not deem myself a "quack." I believe in going to the doctor for big health issues. Doctors are a huge blessing to us and I am grateful for their knowledge and dedication. However, I do believe there are ways to prevent and treat current health concerns from within the walls of our own homes. I am the type of person that usually goes to the internet to look up my symptoms and see if there is a way to treat them without spending a lot of money at the doctor. For those people out there that are like me, you are why I chose to write this blog. I hope that with my experiences and the things I have learned that I can help you to heal your heart and soul in a less expensive and more effective way. Unlike most medications, essential oils do not come with a long list of side effects. The oils I use are in their most pure form. They are certified pure therapeutic grade - medicinal grade.  You can take them internally.

So... how did I get involved with essential oils? I am prone to kidney stones. I started developing kidney stones back in high school. I would get them three to four times a year. I remember one time I had 14 total stones. I had six in one kidney and eight in the other. Talk about pain! I have been through the standard protocols for this problem.  I have been through 3 lithrotripsy procedures to remove my stones.   I don't recall developing a deep appreciation for the effects of oils until my mother gave me some Birch oil for the stones.  I remember coming home and being in so much pain that I just wished I could die. We went to the doctor and they told me it was a kidney stone and to drink a lot of water. I was desperate to be at ease in my own body. I rubbed the Birch oil on the side of my abdomen where my kidney was. Within seconds the pain had decreased drastically. My skin felt warm and I was finally able to lay still. Within the next few days I used the entire bottle of Birch and I waited for my stone to pass. At the time I would have been willing to do anything to make my pain stop. I thought Birch oil was indeed a gift from God. Anyone that has experienced a large kidney stone will understand exactly what I mean. This was the first time I began to be aware of the healing effects of essential oils. 

Birch oil is very hard to find and it is very valuable. Since then I have used Cypress, Lemon, Geranium, Thyme, Wintergreen, and Frankincense. I make a blend of oils depending on what I have on hand. These have proven to be just as effective. I continue to drink a lot of water and now I add lemon oil to my water. The lemon oil is 40 times more powerful than lemon juice, it tastes great, and keeps my kidneys functioning properly. 

I plan to write and inform you about how essential oils can help with physical issues as well as emotional ones. I will write about many other success stories and how the oils can help with conditions such as:

Acne

Anti-viral

Anxiety

Candida

Colds

Cramps

Depression

Digestion problems

Energy

Flu

Headaches

Hearing

Hormone balancing

Insomnia

Kidney stones

Memory

Muscle pain

Neuropathy

Pain

Shingles

Stress

Teeth whitening 

Thyroid

Warts

Weight loss

The following link will take you to my website where you can find the oils I have talked about. I highly recommend them. I know from first hand experience that they work!

How do I purchase essential oils?