It's Saturday, and I'm SO EXCITED for the weekend! This morning I was up bright and early for the Carenet 5k with some MOPS moms and my church small group! Adrenaline really kicked in because my training consisted of all of 2 runs right before, and I clocked in this morning at 29:40 which is better than my time last year when I was consistently running. Go figure. I think not breastfeeding like I was this time last year and being more well rested definitely contributed!
Back tracking a bit to last weekend when we spontaneously adopted a new kitten from the local humane society. Around Christmas, our cat Reggie who David and I adopted towards the end of college, left one morning and never came home. We put up signs, walked the neighborhood talking to neighbors, and called every local vet and humane society to no avail. So, three months later we've added a new family member, and what we hope will soon be a friend for our other cat, Kit Kat. She isn't a fan as of yet, but its only been 4 days!
On to your scheduled post though - essential oils 101!
I held an online class a few months ago, and I completely forgot to add it to my blog as a resource for others to look back on!
So, here is a rundown of the basics! Feel free to ask me questions via email, in my Facebook group, A Healthy Beach Life, or on here!
Part 1 of 2 - Doterra Essential Oils 101: The Why & How
So, how did I start using essential oils??
I obtained oils from my mom. She sent me ginger, lavender and peppermint to start, and I remember using all 3 for morning sickness when I was pregnant with Elise. Being that you can’t really take much medicine when pregnant, I got hooked on using oils which carried into when Elise was a baby. I also didn’t want to use tons of medicine on her and so for her chronic ear infections, teething pain, fevers/colds, we turned to oils. I didn’t really ever consider selling them until recently. I’ve always shared oils and been passionate about them so getting them directly for my friends and family (with a nice discount) really is a no brainer.
There are SO MANY oils, and it’s very overwhelming when you’re first starting which is probably where most of you are looking to take this class. Don’t worry, I’ll break it down into lots of posts, and I REALLY want you to ask as many questions as you have along the way! My Intention for you to leave this "class" feeling educated and empowered about how YOU can use essential oils in your home. As you learn, think about others who may benefit from these oils!
What are Essential Oils?
They are....
-Naturally occurring volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of the plants.
-Protect the plant against environmental threats and provide beneficial properties.
-Highly concentrated when distilled for purity, potency, and efficacy.
-Used historically for food prep, beauty treatment, and health-care practices.
Why doTERRA Essential Oils?
Most Important is that their oils are CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential OIls that are sourced from a global network to ensure the most pure oils. They are rigorously tetsted for standards of purity and potency. Lastly, they are free from fillers or artificial ingredients as well as contaminants, pesticides, or chemical residues.
doTERRA provides health-conscious users with a SAFE and NATURAL alternative.
- Use for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications!
- They have few, if any, side effects when used as directed.
- One drop is literally all that is needed to achieve a powerful benefit!
How are essential oils used?
Aromatically
- This method is through diffusion or inhalation (from the bottle on rubbed on hands and then cupped to nose). This can be calming, stimulating, or soothing. Diffusing essential oils can also cleanse and purify the air.
- Breathe is a blend that when diffused clears airways and promotes a restful sleep.
Topically
- Essential Oils can be safely applied for massages or topical therapy. Their chemical structure allows them to pass through the skin for an immediate systemic response.
- Ex: Deep Blue is a topical rub that sooths sore muscles
Internally
- Certain oils are widely used in cooking and can be used as dietary supplements. Good examples of these oils are cilantro, lime, lemon, basil...there’s too many to count!
- You can also gargle with a blend such as On Guard to support healthy immune function.
Dilution
Why are we diluting them? With topical application, many oils call for dilution with a carrier oil like coconut oil.
Since the oils are highly concentrated, some oils run "hot" on the skin. Oils that are "hot" are things like ginger, cinnamon, clove, oregano, and peppermint. These oils can cause visible skin irritation on some users unless diluted. It is recommended to dilute ALL oils used on kids. Use your own discretion as some kids are more sensitive than others, just like some adults.
Are they as effective?
Yes - they can actually be MORE effective when diluted as the carrier oil penetrates the skin and allows the oil to spread to a higher area of skin. Once the oil penetrates the skin it allows for longer, localized effect from the oils.
You only need ONE drop to feel the benefits, and this is stretched even FURTHER when you dilute! Each 15 ml bottle (the big one) contains approximately 250 drops of oil. That's at least 250 applications!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!
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