DIY of the Month:Concentration Concentrate

Getting your children (or yourself, for that matter) to settle in and get homework and studying done in the evenings can be a difficult task.

While taking an Aromatherapy course in Ireland the instructor gave us a great tip for staying focused and keeping our spirits up during those long evenings of study. She called it her “Concentration Concentrate”. It uses 2 essential oils – Rosemary* known for its positive affect on memory and concentration, and Grapefruit, a sunny, citrus scent that helps brighten your mood.

That combination helped get me through my exams and now it helps my 4 kids get homework done in a focused, yet joyful, atmosphere that still surprises me at times. Studying is no longer a chore and since they stay on task we have time to play together after dinner.

Fill your 4 oz mist bottle with distilled water and add 15 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil and 15 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil. Shake before spraying.

If you use a diffuser, put 3 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil and 3 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil onto the refill pad if a plug-in, or into the bowl of water if a burner.

                   

*Rosemary has been shown to increase the risk of seizures. Please do not diffuse in the presence of an epileptic.

- Nancy Mayne, Wellness Director