Recently I discussed essential oils with a lady who responded with, “I apply this just to the neck and shoulders right?”

I realized why this customer said this because when people ask me about topical application I very often include the area of neck and shoulders. But why? The neck and shoulders are a place that is easier for the aroma and molecules to enter the olfactory system of the body.

Remember the olfactory system or our sense of smell is much more sensitive than taste and according to Dr. Charles Clayman can detect more than 10,000 odors. The olfactory system is the highway to the limbic system.

The limbic system also called the primitive brain influences emotions and emotional change. As well as our instincts, drive, behavior, addiction, and even the formation of memories.

More often than not I want to make sure this area of the body is being engaged to help calm or stimulate based on the support needed by the individual. The smell of an oil alone can help to calm a stressful moment or bring us back to a place of safety.

Both my father and Carrie’s father have passed away and once in a while Carrie will have a moment where she will turn to me and say, “That person smelled like my Dad” or she said to me the other day, “I just smelled the cologne your father used to wear.”

Just smelling alone can help us to feel more safe, especially if we have an emotionally traumatic life without possible anchors of security. Here is a list of essential oils that help me to feel more safe when stress, fear, or overwhelm creeps in. I apply 1-3 drops with a little carrier oil to my neck and shoulders:

• Frankincense
• Copaiba
• Pure Embrace
• Cedarwood
• Lavender
• Geranium
• Clary Sage
• Roman Chamomile
• Balsam Fir
• Remember Him
• Patchouli
• Liv-Better
• Vetiver
• Petitgrain
• Red Mandarin

This is not an all-inclusive list, but certainly oils I like to have on the neck and shoulders as my day just goes better when I begin the day with one or two of these essential oils.

Today we have reviewed the neck and shoulders and why application matters to me in this area.

Reach out with any questions and keep smiling and essential oil on.

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Please do not use essential oils if you suffer from seizures.

Please consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any essential oil regimen.

Do not use it with young children.

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