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Procedures (protocols) other folks recommend

Stacy - Has anyone had any experience with Alzheimer’s?  My friend's father has been diagnosed with it.

Kathy - Neurological diseases are very complex and come with a wide range of underling causes, triggers and varying disorders.  It is definitely one of those issues where you can’t say that what is good for Johnny is good for Sally.  You need to be patient, experiment, use intuition, divine guidance, and consistency.

With that in mind, I can give you a range of essential oils that I have personally found successful on some level of success in stabilizing the various issues of associated with Alzheimer’s.   It will be up to you after that.

Most useful has been the use of frankincense and peppermint.  Nothing has been better than using these as a blend to help clarify the mind and to calm fear, anger, and emotions of confusion.  Diffusion of these oils, inhaling the blend or even having a bottle of water nearby with a drop of each, and hydrating often has shown as very effective. Sometimes rosemary can be exchanged for peppermint so the body does not grow tired of the blend.

A weekly “raindrop” application (similar to AromaTouch Technique) has also shown very positive effects. Incorporate the oils mentioned above as well as Balance, helichrysum, ylang ylang and clove(hot). Also consider daily topical application of frankincense and Elevation to the brain stem, the crown chakra, key reflex points, and the bottoms of the feet. At night to reduce sleeplessness and dread dreams, diffuse Serenity.

Diet and nutrition is very important.  The Lifelong Wellness Supplements should be encouraged.  Some other oils to consider…basil, helichrysum, oregano, marjoram, lavender, cinnamon or cassia and cypress.

Most of all, kind touch, loving patience, pleasant interaction, and prayer.

BK - Great advice Kathy. I wanted to add, Stacy, that frankincense contain sesquiterpenes which enable it to pass the blood-barrier which is important and necessary for aiding Alzheimer’s.  Sesquiterpenes also increase the number of certain receptors in the brain that make it ideal for help with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and schizophrenia.  I would also include myrrh among the oils that Kathy listed as possible singles that might help.  But for sure use frankincense everywhere, and often.  Especially cranially, on the bottom of the feet, and internally.

Especially for Kids protocols folks recommend for children

Everyday Example by Robert James

Diet and Nutrition great complements to essential oils

Science and Research what the research is saying

The International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry reports two studies using essential oils to calm agitated Alzheimer’s patients.  One study of 15 patients in Canada seems to report modest success while the other (2007) in China with 70 patients reports “significant decrease in agitated behavior”.  The latter was a placebo/lavender controlled test over a three-week period with one half the group given lavender and the other the placebo.  After three weeks the groups were reversed and the test continued for another three weeks.

References:

·  Holmes C, Hopkins V, Hensford C, et al. Lavender oil as a treatment for agitated behaviour in severe dementia: a placebo controlled study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry . 2002;17:305-308.

·  Lin PW, Chan WC, Ng BF, et al. Efficacy of aromatherapy ( Lavandula angustifolia ) as an intervention for agitated behaviours in Chinese older persons with dementia: a cross-over randomized trial. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2007 Mar 7.