Stress Less with Adaptiv
Stress is something we all encounter every day. It can come in the form of an upcoming test, an important business meeting, or a move to a new home. Sometimes, difficult situations can be too much to handle, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and discouraged.
doTERRA wanted to provide a natural solution to this. After years of research and formulation, the Adaptiv™ System was released during the 2019 Together Global Convention. This system is designed to support you in moments of tension and stress by harnessing the powerful benefits of several essential oils and botanicals.
The system includes the Adaptiv Calming Blend, Adaptiv Touch, and Adaptiv Capsules. Each of these products complements one another and gives you access to aromatic, topical, and internal benefits. So, what’s the difference between the products? How do you use them?
Adaptiv
The Adaptiv oil blend includes Wild Orange, Lavender, Copaiba, Spearmint, Magnolia, Rosemary, Neroli, and Sweetgum. It has a sweet citrus scent that is calming and relaxing, making it perfect for diffusing. When applied topically, Adaptiv can also soothe, uplift, and increase feelings of tranquility.
Here are just a few ways you can use this powerful blend:
Put a drop on your palm, rub your hands together, and inhale deeply.
Mix three drops with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil as part of a relaxing massage.
Diffuse in your home to promote a centered and calm mindset.
Add three to four drops to and soak in a calming Epsom salt bath.
Adaptiv Touch
Adaptiv Touch takes all the benefits of the calming blend and makes it even more convenient. It comes in a 10 mL roller bottle, so you can easily take it with you to work, school, or wherever you find yourself in a difficult situation. The blend is also diluted in doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil, which helps with absorption and allows for quick and easy application whenever you need it.
There are several ways you can use Adaptiv Touch:
Massage into your shoulders and neck to ease tension and relieve fatigue.
Roll on your wrists and temples if you feel you need to regain composure quickly.
Apply to your pulse points to promote feelings of balance.
The Essential Oil Science Behind Adaptiv
Wild Orange- Wild Orange is commonly used in essential oil blends aimed to promote emotional well-being because of its uniquely energizing yet calming aroma. Clinical research has shown that due to its concentration of limonene, aromatic and topical application of Wild Orange promotes a positive mood and supports a relaxing environment.
Lavender- The calming and relaxing aroma of Lavender essential oil is often considered the root of modern aromatherapy and the past century has provided a significant amount of evidence to support it. Whether applied topically or used aromatically, numerous human clinical trials have validated the ability of Lavender’s aroma to improve mood, reduce feelings of anxiousness and stress, and create a restful environment.
Copaiba- As the essential oil with the highest known concentration of beta-caryophyllene, Copaiba’s spectrum of benefits is almost endless. While it is primarily known for being powerfully antioxidant, supporting the immune and respiratory systems when used internally, and being great for the skin topically, the rich concentration of beta-caryophyllene also imparts an uplifting aroma that research suggests may be beneficial to those attempting to abstain from unhealthy habits.
Spearmint- The dominant volatile aromatic compound in the chemical composition of Spearmint essential oil is the monoterpene ketone, carvone. Along with having numerous benefits when applied topically (specifically, cleansing properties), human clinical research has shown that essential oils high in carvone (Spearmint and Dill) have an uplifting and arousing aroma that are particularly beneficial for those with active lifestyles.
Magnolia- Magnolia has one of the highest concentrations of the monoterpene alcohol, linalool. Along with its many benefits when applied topically, essential oils rich in linalool have been shown in experimental research to promote a calm environment and feelings of relaxation.
Rosemary- Rosemary has a unique chemical composition, including significant concentrations of 1,8-cineole, camphor, and alpha-pinene. The combination of these three monoterpenes creates a distinct aroma that has been shown in clinical research to increase feelings of alertness and focus, and reduce feelings of stress9.
Neroli- Neroli is unique in that it has many of the mood-modulating characteristics of essential oils rich in linalool and linalyl acetate, but being derived from a citrus tree (Citrus aurantium), it also has significant concentrations of limonene. A breadth of clinical research validates the ability of Neroli essential oil to provide calming feelings when experienced aromatically..
Sweetgum- Liquidambar, more commonly referred to as “sweetgum”, produces a resinous sap (liquid amber) that can be steam distilled to produce an essential oil with a wide spectrum of benefits1. The resulting substance is a unique combination of volatile aromatic compounds that are not commonly found in other essential oils, and emit a unique aroma with pine, floral, and spicy notes. While it is primarily known for its benefits when applied topically, sweetgum essential oil is also commonly used to promote a calm and restful environment.
Adaptiv Capsules
The Adaptiv oil blend isn’t formulated for internal use, which is why we made Adaptiv Capsules. It has the mood-boosting effects of Lavender, Coriander, and Fennel essential oils and uses the clinically studied Sceletium and GABA to support healthy emotional responses to everyday stressors.* The capsules can promote positive feelings, encourage relaxation, support emotional balance, and help you adapt to stressful situations.
Take one capsule daily, as recommended by a healthcare professional, to support long-term emotional well-being.
Take one capsule before a test or a presentation to help manage feelings of stress.
Take a capsule each morning to support healthy cognitive function.
With the combination of calming essential oils, botanical extracts, and clinically supported amounts of GABA, Adaptiv was formulated to be an all-natural alternative to support emotional health and cognitive well-being.
How I Use Adaptiv
I love to diffuser Adaptiv in my home to help with focus for my kids and anxious feelings for myself. Or if one of my kids is having a hard day, I will diffuse it in their bedroom. The touch roller is great to keep in my purse! I love that it is diluted, so it’s safe to apply to my kids but I also love how convenient it is for when I am out and about. And I save the capsules for the extra hard days. They seem to work best when I take one first thing in the morning.
Here are some great diffuser blends to try with Adaptiv!
Stress in life is unavoidable, but the Adaptiv System can help you face change and tension with peace and calm confidence. Check out these Adaptiv products for yourself and stress less today!