Do you or someone you love have Autism Spectrum Disorder ?
If so, then most likely you do not get enough sleep.
Research is pointing to some possible underlying medical issues as a significant factor in sleep disruption associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Gastro esophageal reflux
- Sleep apnea
- Night terrors
- Seizures
- Anxiety
- Insufficient physical activity
- Circadian rhythm (natural wake/sleep cycles) disturbances
- Abnormal melatonin regulation.
- Heightened sensory experiences sensitivity to light, touch or sound
Methods and options to help with these issues consist of:
Behavioral and Educational Interventions, Social Skills Interventions,
Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Medications
However have you looked at Essential Oils as an Integrative Therapy Option?
What are Essential Oils
Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant.
Essential oils are non water-based phytochemicals made up of volatile aromatic compounds. Although they are fat soluble, they do not include fatty lipids or acids found in vegetable and animal oils. Essential oils are very clean, almost crisp, to the touch and are immediately absorbed by the skin.
How Essential Oils work
Limbic System:
Our sense of smell affects the limbic system of our brain. Because the limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance, essential oils can have profound physiological and psychological effects.
Anxiety, depression, fear, anger, and joy all emanate from the limbic region of the brain.
Hypothalamus:
The limbic lobe can also directly activate the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is one of the most important parts of the brain, acting as our hormonal control center.
The Hypothalamus releases chemical messengers that can impact everything from sex drive to energy levels. The hypothalamus controls the production of growth/sex hormones, thyroid hormones, and neurotransmitters such as serotonin.
Some Oils that may help are listed along side their ailment:
- Gastro esophageal reflux- Ginger, Digestzen, Peppermint
- Sleep apnea- Balance, Breathe, Citrus Bliss, Frankincense,Thyme, Ylang Ylang
- Night terrors- Balance, Lavender, Serenity
- Seizures- Frankincense, Life Long Vitality Supplements
- Anxiety- Lavender, Citrus Bliss, Balance, Serenity, InTune, Elevation
- Heightened sensory experiences sensitivity to light, touch or sound- Balance, Life Long Vitality Supplements
For protocol of use Please see Modern Essentials
The advice shared in this site has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help. Essential oils work to help to bring the body into balance - thus helping the body's natural defenses to restore homeostasis. Essential oils are not used to "treat" medical problems.
