In a fast-paced world filled with constant demands and evolving challenges, maintaining emotional well-being is a journey in itself.

Enter doTERRA's Adaptiv™ Line, a collection crafted to empower you in the face of life's stressors. Whether you're seeking a moment of calm in the chaos or aiming to enhance your resilience, these products are designed to support your emotional health and bring balance to your everyday experiences.

Join us on this journey as we explore each product in doTERRA's Adaptiv™ Line and uncovering how they can seamlessly integrate into your daily routine.

What is Adaptiv™?

ADAPTIV is a system of products designed to help you adapt to the daily twists, turns, and stresses of life. It includes the Adaptiv Calming blend, Adaptiv Touch, and Adaptiv capsules.

Adaptiv™ Calming Blend - diffuse in the mornings or whenever you crave an environment that is free of overwhelm and full of calm.

Benefits:

Adaptiv Oil Blend provides a bright, sweet, citrusy, floral aroma. This aroma creates a tranquil environment. When diffused, a soothing, relaxing, and uplifting aroma is added to the atmosphere.

Ways to use:

• Mix 3-4 drops with Epsom salts and add to bath water for a relaxing soak.

• Combine a few drops with a Fractionated Coconut Oil and use in a soothing massage.

• Diffuse while relaxing or meditating, as you create a centered and calm mindset.

• Apply a drop to hands, rub together, and inhale deeply anytime throughout the day.

Adaptiv™ Touch - Apply Adaptiv Touch to your wrists or pulse points throughout the day as needed. The prediluted roller bottle delivery makes Adaptiv Touch especially convenient when you are out and about.

Benefits:

Adaptiv Touch Blend assists in centering and increases feelings of tranquility. It soothes and uplifts your mood and can reduce feelings of anxiousness and tension.

Ways to use:

• Apply yo pulse points to help with feelings of balance.

• Use to massage shoulders and neck to ease tension and relieve fatigue.

• Roll onto hands, rub together, and inhale deeply as needed throughout the day.

• Apply to wrists and temples whenever you feel the need to gain composure quickly.

Adaptive™ Calming Blend Capsules - For extra soothing and support, try taking one Adaptiv capsule daily.

Benefits:

The capsules help calm and promote positive feelings. They support mood and help improve state of mind. You also get support with cognitive function and emotional balance. These capsules help you when acclimating to new surroundings and adapting to stressful situations. Another benefit to the Adaptiv capsules are they promote mental well-being and encourages relaxation.

Ways to use:

• Take 1-2 Adaptiv capsules daily to combat stress, tension, and occasional anxious feelings.

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Adaptiv Line Clinical Trial:

Participants in the Adaptiv trial were only told that they would be testing a new doTERRA product and that they had to first qualify to be a product tester by taking two assessments. Participants were randomized and put into two separate rooms, one where Adaptiv was being diffused and the other where a placebo was being diffused. To the horror of the participants, the assessments were a combination of math and word problems that progressively increased in difficulty. There were 15 questions in total with a time limit of 12 minutes. Furthermore, a countdown clock was projected onto the wall in each room. After completion of one assessment, participants would cross over, go into the opposite room and take the other assessment. Throughout the course of both assessments, each person wore a pulse oximeter to monitor their heart rate and a temperature strip on the forehead to measure autonomic response to the stress-inducing environment. Following the assessments, all participants answered a series of questions regarding how they felt throughout the test.

Results:

The outcomes were unexpected, surprising even those who played a role in developing the Adaptiv blend. Although the final statistical analysis is still ongoing, certain patterns have become apparent from the initial data. Despite the challenging nature of the test and the generally modest test scores, participants consistently achieved higher scores when taking the test in the Adaptiv room. Additionally, the presence of Adaptiv led to lower and more stable average heart rates.

The subjective assessments yielded particularly intriguing results. While there are measurable physiological indicators of stress, such as heart rate and blood pressure, stress also has a psychological component—if you perceive less stress, you are likely to experience less stress. Participants reported lower levels of stress and anxiety during assessments in the Adaptiv room, even though they were unaware of the room or the diffused elements. Notably, a subset of participants engaged in an extended clinical trial involving Adaptiv™ Calming Blend Capsules reported the lowest stress levels. Considering that these products were designed to be used in conjunction, the potential synergy between the oil blend and supplement aligns with our anticipated (and desired) outcomes.

Science behind the Capsules

Contributed by Dr. Damian Rodriguez, DHSc, MS
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Zembrin

There are a number of convenient alternatives for those wanting to support cognitive function, including an entirely new category of dietary supplements known as nootropics. One of the most researched of these new supplements is Sceletium tortuosum extract, more commonly referred to as Kanna. Sceletium tortuosum extract is one of the primary compounds in Adaptiv® Capsules Calming Blend.

The History of Kanna

A succulent native to South Africa, indigenous cultures have dried and chewed extracts and ground parts of the Sceletium tortuosum plant into tea for centuries. Traditionally, Kanna was used for a wide range of spiritual purposes, but it was also customary for hunters to chew it to combat fatigue, relieve thirst and hunger, and mentally prepare for stressful situations. With reports about its possible mood-modulating benefits, late 19th century European chemists began researching Kanna further and ultimately isolated what is believed to be its primary active constituent, an alkaloid called mesembrine1. Despite its long history of traditional use in Africa and scientific investigation in Europe dating back well over a century, Kanna is still relatively unknown to the rest of the world. But with the intriguing results of some recent research, various extracts of Sceletium tortuosum are gaining popularity as a dietary supplement.

The Science Behind Zembrin

Zembrin®†, a patented extract of the Sceletium tortuosum plant that was developed by a multi-national team of physicians and scientists, has been the focus of several published studies in the last several years, including three placebo-controlled human clinical studies. Along with examining the safety of its consumption (it has self-affirmed Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) status in the US), much of this research has revolved around its efficacy in supporting healthy emotional responses to temporary, anxiety-inducing events and supporting overall cognitive well-being in healthy adults2. In one double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study, researchers used fMRI to evaluate how Zembrin ingestion may influence the amygdala (the part of the brain that processes memories, and regulates critical thinking and emotional responses) and connected neurocircuitry during temporary, anxiety-inducing activities3.* While in the trial phase, which included a single daily dose of 25 mg of Zembrin, participants experienced reduced amygdala reactivity and amygdala–hypothalamus coupling compared to when in the control (placebo) phase.* In another trial, after six weeks of use, participants showed positive increases in brain activity (as measured by EEG), improvement on various functional psychometry tests, decreases in anxious feelings, and reported enhanced overall moods4.* The third cross-over clinical trial provided further evidence that regular supplementation of Zembrin may support improved cognitive function and long-term health6.*

What Are Alkaloids?

The powerful benefits of Zembrin® are believed to be due to the composition of alkaloids present in extracts of Sceletium tortuosum5. Alkaloids are plant-derived chemicals that contain carbon and nitrogen. One defining characteristic of alkaloids is their pronounced effects on humans; alkaloids like nicotine and caffeine are well known for their actions on the body.

What Do Zembrin’s Alkaloids Do to the Human Body?

Alkaloids range from helpful to downright dangerous. Lucky for us, Zembrin’s alkaloids fall into the former category. Research suggests these alkaloids prevent an enzyme called PDE4 from working. PDE4 inhibition is a common strategy in promoting the proper function of several different body systems.*

Using ADAPTIV on your pets

Using and diffusing essential oils for your pets is a mutually beneficial practice, creating a win-win situation. It's crucial to remember to diffuse them in well-ventilated spaces, allowing your pet to move freely as they wish.

Opting for Copaiba and Adaptiv can significantly aid in supporting your pet's adaptation to new or challenging situations. While some pets may show positive responses within a few days, it's advisable to consistently use these essential oils for several weeks to achieve optimal results. Your pets will express gratitude for your efforts in alleviating their stressors.

What others are saying

Let these products be a reminder that self-care is a journey, and doTERRA is a trusted companion on that path. Thank you for joining us on this exploration of well-being and the transformative power of natural solutions. May the Adaptiv™ Line continue to be your ally, supporting you in adapting, thriving, and embracing the fullness of life's experiences. Here's to a life lived in balance and the ongoing pursuit of wellness!

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