Everyday Health & Healing

Acne, Blemishes - Apply Lavender Essential Oil or Purification Oil Blend with a Q-tip directly on the affected area. Lavender is very gentle and safe and is a skin regenerator. Purification is antibacterial and antiviral.

Allergies, Sinus Congestion - Inhale Peppermint, Thieves or Eucalyptus directly from the bottle. You can do this many times a day, no drugs and no side-effects. The vapors from these oils helps clear sinus congestion, bring oxygen into the body and fight bacteria, mold and fungus in the body.

Diet & Weight Loss - Grapefruit Essential Oil helps support metabolism, fat loss and detoxification. Grapefruit has been used as a diet aid for many years. Using Grapefruit Essential Oil is even more effective since 1-2 drops is many times more powerful than eating the fruit. Grapefruit oil is a metabolic stimulant for obesity, helps dissolve fat and is cleansing for the kidneys. It also has many powerful antioxidants that support the immune system. Therapeutic Grapefruit Essential Oil can be used internally - just one drop on the tongue is very effective, or add a drop to a tsp. of honey, agave or applesauce, etc…. You can take it before meals, during or after. Don’t add to water since it will coat the glass. To use directly on the body - add one drop to 2-3 drops of a good carrier oil or lotion and massage the areas of cellulite, or massage the arches of the feet (stomach & liver reflex points). Remember - Grapefruit Oil and other citrus oils should not be used on skin that will be exposed to sunlight as they can cause a photosensitive reaction so use before bed or after outdoor activity.

Caution - Grapefruit Essential Oil can interact with many medications, including blood pressure meds. Please consult your pharmacist for information if you are taking medications BEFORE deciding to use Grapefruit Essential Oil.

Dry or Chapped Skin - Lavender or Purification Blend is ideal. Lavender is safe and gently for delicate skin as well as safe and gentle for children.

General Disinfectant Spray - Purification Blend is a pleasant citrus based blend and is antibacterial, antiviral. Thieves Essential Oil blend can also be used to sanitize surfaces. Thieves Essential Oil is reported to have a 99% kill rate on surface bacteria. Tea Tree Essential Oil is a strong essential oil with a very medicinal smell. It can be used in the sickroom to sanitize surfaces as well as help clear mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses. Caution: do not use on wood or wood surfaces.

Freshen Breath - Peppermint Essential Oil helps halitosis, freshens the breath, kills germs and provides many soothing and therapeutic benefits to the digestive system. Use one drop on a toothpick or in the mouth. Caution - this is a powerful and strong essential oil.

Freshen Your Water Bottle - Add 1-2 drops of Peppermint essential Oil to your water bottle to maintain freshness and increase oxygen.  You can also add 1-2 drops of Lemon, Orange or Citrus Fresh Blend Essential Oils to your bottle. Please use common sense and caution when using essential oils for your water bottle. Use only those essential oils that are food-based. Some essential oils are toxic when taken internally and should NEVER be used internally. 

Health Note: Beware of using any essential oils in regular personal size plastic water bottles like you buy at the grocery store. These bottles are made of a lower grade plastic (PET plastic) and according to many studies, including Science News, you may end up drinking "estrogenic chemicals" from bottled water. Besides the esisting chemicals in the bottled water, the effect of essenital oils on the plastic is unknown. Glass or stainless bottles are recommended as a healthier choice.

Hand Sanitizer - Use 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil, Lemon or Citrus Blend Essential Oil, Orange Essential Oil or Thieves Blend. Rub on hands to distrubute. Do not touch your eyes after putting oils on your hands.

Health Note: Be aware that the safety of common hand sanitizers is under scrutiny. Many contain various chemicals as well as a high level of alcohol which can adversly affect children who put their hands in their mouth after use. Using a pure and gentle but powerful essential oil is another option to using alcohol based sanitizers.

Headache - inhale Lavender or Peppermint Essential Oil directly from the oil bottle.  Some people have success using a tiny bit of Lavender on their forehead, temples, behind ears or base of skull - be careful not to get it into your eyes.

Hot or Tired Feet - Add 5-6 drops of Essential oils (for example - Peppermint, Lemon, Rosemary or Eucalyptus essential oils) to 1/4 cup water in a small spray bottle. Use at room temperature or refrigerate. Spray feet as needed - refreshing!

Muscle Pain - the esential oils of Peppermint, Rosemary and/or Eucalyptus are effective when used topically for muscle pain. Use 3 drops total of these essential oils and mix in a massage oil or carrier oil before application to the skin.

Need More Energy? Inhale Peppermint Essential Oil which is  stimulating and energizing to the body and mind. It helps with mental alertness and can help relieve depression. It has been shown to increase and improve memory, learning and concentration as reported by a study from the University of Cincinnati. 

Stomach & Digestion - Peppermint Essential Oil - is one of the best essential oils to use for any digestive problem including heartburn, sour stomach, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, indigestion, belching, gas, and motion sickness.

Peppermint Essential Oil helps the gall bladder, stomach and liver, and relaxes the muscles of the stomach and colon. Peppermint oil kills bacteria, yeasts, fungus and mold, and is also reported to heighten or restore the sense of taste. Try peppermint oil instead of antacids, the pink stuff and drugstore remedies for heartburn & nausea.  Be sure you are using therapeutic grade peppermint oil which has qualties not found in lower quality oils like fragrance oils and artificial flavorings.

Therapeutic Peppermint Oil can be taken internally if you wish a stronger effect than just smelling it. Caution - this is a very strong & powerful oil.

• Try a tiny bit on a toothpick to see if you can tolerate it. 
• Try 1 drop on the tongue. 
• Some people benefit from drinking a cup of water after taking the oil since it seems to help it coat the stomach. 
• Don’t put the oil directly into water - it will cling to the sides of the glass. 
• Add a drop to a teaspoon of honey or agave. 
• Use peppermint oil before, during or after meals. 
• Peppermint oil can also be inhaled directly from the bottle. 
• Carry a small bottle in your pocket or purse. 
• Inhale as needed. You can inhale this many times a day, no drugs, and no side effects. 
• It is also effective to add 1-2 drops of Peppermint essential oil to a few drops of carrier oil and massage directly over the the stomach area around the navel. 
• In Reflexology the stomach & liver reflex points on the feet are located on the arches - massage a couple of drops of Peppermint essential oil there. 

Also try Di-Gize - a powerful and effective Young Living Essential Oil blend specifically for digestive issues. It is very helpful and the same antibacterial, andiviral properties as Pepppermint.

Sinus Congestion - When inhaled, Thieves Essential Oil Blend, Peppermint Oil or Eucalyptus esential oil helps clear the sinuses, is a good decongestant and can help bronchitis and respiratory infections. The vapors from these oils helps clear sinus congestion, bring oxygen into the body and fight bacteria, mold and fungus in the body.

Cautions - Photosensitivity - Some oils can cause PHOTOSENSITIVITY, which means they could cause a reaction on the skin when exposed to sunlight (or tanning beds!) These include all the citrus oils – lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit & mandarin. Be sure to avoid using these oils for at least 6 hours before going outside to work or play.