Essential oils are versatile and can help relieving daily discomforts such as body aches and congestion. But did you know that essential oils can also be used in the home? From diffusing in the home to cleaning and personal hygiene, essential oils can be beneficial in more ways than one.
Disclaimer: Please consult with your physician or healthcare provider for health care and treatment. The information in this website is not a substitute for professional medical nor healthcare advice. Any advice I give is strictly personal opinion based on what I feel has worked for me.
Essential oils do not claim to cure anything, but rather they aid in a more comfortable way of living. Because of this disclaimer, I will not use any medical terms or diagnoses, but instead will guide you how to ease several different discomforts associated with fibromyalgia.
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First, what are essential oils?
Essential oils come from the compounds found in all parts of a plant – seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts. They are harvested by experts and distilled to extract the oils by using precise pressures and temperatures. These precise measurements protect the plants and oils from being oxidized or destroyed by heat. read more details
Terms to know
Carrier oil
Some essential oils require a carrier oil when applied to the skin for dilution in order to avoid evaporation or irritation of the skin.
- Feather-light emollient provides a soothing barrier without clogging pores.
- Ideal for combining with essential oils before applying topically to the skin.
- Completely soluble with all essential oils; odorless, colorless, and non-staining.
Other carrier oils include:
*These oils contain nuts and should not be used if you have a nut allergy.
Essential oils to use throughout the home
Orange
Orange allows me to stay alert and motivated to continue with the task I am on as well as keeping my air clean and boosting my immunity. Bonus: it has an amazing light, citrus crisp to the air!
Peppermint
Peppermint is good to give a light boost of positivity needed throughout the day. Diffusing it will help you stay alert and focused on the task at hand.
Eucalyptus
This oil has a light, invigorating scent when diffused. It creates a calm atmosphere where you may need it.
Essential oils for your beauty routine
Frankincense
Frankincense can be added to your lotion to give your face a refreshing, radiant look. It can help lessen any redness on the face and help relief irritation.
Dental Care
Young Living has an entire dental care line for adults and kiddos! Thieves Aromabright Toothpaste can help fight staining and maintain healthy-looking teeth and gums while giving you long-lasting fresh breath. It contains no sulfates, synthetic dyes, artificial flavors or preservatives.
New Essential Oils
Each month I’m discovering new oils to use and adding them to my list of must-haves. If you’d like to talk more about oils, please contact me and I’d love to help you.
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