Essential Oils

Well, I am officially a believer.

I have had several successes with essential oils in the month or so we’ve had them. Thought I’d share a few ideas (most I’ve stolen from friends – love you, friends!) and a couple of links I liked.

Ideas:

Throw Purification into your dishwasher to take out that smell
Ditto in your washing machine – especially when you’re washing super stinky clothes
Put Frankincense on your thumb and press to the roof of your mouth when stressed
Add some Lavender to Epsom salts for a detox bath soak
Use Panaway for cramps
Dilute your favorite scent with witch hazel in a spray bottle = body spray
Diffuse lemon or peppermint in the morning to get the whole family energized for the day

The coolest thing I’ve learned is how there are parts of the limbic region of the brain that can only be accessed through inhalation.* This is the part of the brain which harbors emotions and memory. It’s the reason you can smell something and immediately be transported in your mind to a memory or destination from your past. Aromatherapy is a real thing.

God designed our bodies so phenomenally.

The reason this matters, at least in my life, is I can inhale Stress Away and it will have an instant calming affect when I’m overwhelmed. In addition, I’m interested to see how diffusing oils will help our bodies fight off junk this winter. Especially Thieves, a blend inspired by a legend from the 15th Century.

Apparently some spice merchants could rob the homes and graves of the dead and dying from the Black Plague without it affecting them. Rumor has it they were offered a lesser sentence if they shared their secret. Part of the secret is clove, which has the world’s highest antioxidant count for essential oils.*

In addition, when applied directly to the body (which, be careful – some need to be diluted) oils are “transdermal” and can reach every part of your body within minutes.* So you can rub Lavender onto the bottoms of your feet at night and it can help relax your entire body for a good night’s sleep.

Promise I’m not trying to sell anyone anything. Just sharing some successes we’ve had to live more naturally.

A few links I like: