I catch
myself getting SUPER excited when I see a new, pretty graphic showcasing how to
use essential oils. And, I am quick to pop it up on Instagram and Facebook. (The one above is mine, by the way. And super pretty, yea?) But
I realized it’s been awhile since I wrote a very personal recap on how my
family uses essential oils every day. In just a few short months, we have
incorporated oils into nearly every facet of life. I love educating myself
about the oils, and still have SO much to learn. I also love when friends and
family approach me with questions on certain oils or conditions. It allows me
to do research and build my arsenal of oil information. In the past, if I had a
headache, I reached for Tylenol. No second thought. Because it’s all I knew to
use. Now, I reach for Peppermint Oil. I like that I have a choice! Yippee!
On the
babies:
Thieves Essential
Oil is still our go-to for Keegan & Noelle. I rub a drop ‘neat’ (non
diluted) on the bottoms of their feet before and after school. We also diffuse
this more often than most oils. This blend has been
shown to not only kill bacteria and prevent infections, but it has also been
used to sanitize homes and kill mold. Diffusing it within your home can kill
airborne pathogens; so you can bet this will be our favorite oil for a long,
long time. The history of Thieves dates back to the Bubonic Plague. Thieves
stealing from the deceased would wear this mixture of oils which prevented them
from contracting the disease. Tale says, when the thieves were captured, their
sentence was lessened because they shared their oil secrets with the
government. You can read the whole story here.
Peace &
Calming Essential Oil is another favorite. We do baths every other night, and
the babies LOVE bath time. Our baths are post dinner, and right before bed. So
I usually put 1-2 drops of P&C in their bath water. The aroma is pleasantly
strong, and I love how it can absorb in their skin topically and aromatically at
the same time. Peace & Calming is soothing, and promotes restful sleep.
On Justin:
Justin loves
to play basketball, but has always struggled with knee problems. With a few
surgeries under his belt, his knees act up quite often. We’ve started using
Panaway Essential Oil on the tops and backs of his knees. He likes how quickly
it works and how you get that ‘tingly, cold’ feeling similar to Icy Hot.
My husband
also is very health-conscious, which I love about him. He drinks tons of water
every day, and keeps hydrated. He’s started using Lemon and Lime Essential Oils
in his water bottle. Lemon is a natural detox, and lime is so energizing! Remember,
when drinking EOs in water, you should use a glass bottle or cup. The oils can
break down plastics, releasing toxic material into your water. Yuck!
Oh, and a
drop of lime in his Bacardi and coke… he loves that. J
On me:
I am the
Oily Mama in our household. Here are a few very personal ways I use essential
oils.
I have an
autoimmune disease, ulcerative colitis. Although I treat my condition with a
pretty potent injectable medication, my hope is to continue to supplement with
oils until I can wean off that medicine. I am a firm believer that our God is
the ultimate healer, and He has put essential oils into my life as a healing
tool. All good and great things come from Him!
I did a zyto
scan about a month ago, and discovered that a big chunk of my markers that were
out of whack could be brought into normal range with Mineral Essence. If you
have a mineral deficiency, your body does not absorb the vitamins it needs to
thrive. And, without vitamins, your body is not performing at its prime. With
UC, my gut does not absorb vitamins and minerals effectively, so by using
Mineral Essence, I am giving it an extra dose to promote a healthy level in my
body.
Peppermint
is my go-to for stomach pains and irritability. To relieve symptoms of UC, I put
a drop under my tongue, or rub a drop directly onto my stomach so it’s absorbed
topically. In the past, I’d take supplements that took a long time to work,
Peppermint works much quicker than anything I’ve tried.
Joy!
Goodness, I love Joy Essential Oil. During pregnancy and post-partum, I really
struggled with anxiety. Wearing Joy in a diffusing necklace helps bring me a
sense of calmness and peace. I have been able to completely stop using a
prescription medication for anxiety, which is huge for me. I diffuse this in my
office, too!
Purification.
First, have you ever had a jellyfish sting? They hurt. Really bad. Luckily, I
had Purification with me in Costa Rica and I immediately put Purification on my
leg. By the evening, the (bad!) sting was completely gone and all I had were a
few light pink marks. I also dab purification on mosquito bites. UGH, can we
just all agree on how much we hate mosquitos?!
I love
helping friends get started with essential oils. Every oil opens up a world of opportunity
for my family. It gives me a choice, and that’s the very best feeling.
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