How Essential Oils Help with Congestion

You may have likely heard the term oil pulling and wondered, “What does that mean?” I know I sure did when I first heard about it many years ago. Oil pulling is the process of swishing oil around in your mouth for some length of time and spitting it out. The pulling part comes into play because you are pulling the oil through every crevice of your mouth. The practice originates from Ayurvedic medicine which, at over 5000 years old, is the oldest known form of medicine. Why w

I LOVED being pregnant! OK, there were times that weren’t so much fun. But being blessed to conceive, carry and deliver my 3 boys was such a gift. We conceived easily with our first and it was a normal pregnancy. With our second, we had trouble, even enduring a miscarriage. It wouldn’t be our last. But it would be our hardest. And we were easily blessed with our third after I had figured out that I had a gluten intolerance and removed it from my diet, healed my gut and was ab

So, you are ready to try the essential oils I rave about? But you don’t know where to begin. I am here to help! I will make it as simple as I can. First, make a list of the oils you know you want . Have your list handy? It’s a good idea to pop over to the site and see what kits are available that include your oils. Keep reading to find out why. Second, there are a couple of ways to purchase oils: a la carte or in a kit? With a la carte, you get only the oils you know you wa

What are essential oils, you might ask? Maybe you’ve heard about them on the news or in articles, or you’ve heard people talk about them. Essential oils are volatile aromatic compounds. Volatile meaning they will easily evaporate, aromatic because they are fragrant and compounds because one essential oil can contain a few or possibly hundreds of chemical compounds. Yes, I’m just talking about one essential oil. That’s why they are so versatile! Essential oils are made from pl

I have a unique DIY recipe to warm up the hands and feet (and anything else) that might get cold. It is perfect for Winter and holiday gifting as well as to keep on hand for those chilly days, so I am sharing it now. I call it Heat in a Can. Apply it to your skin when you are feeling cold or after you have come in from the cold. The essential oils in the recipe are warm oils and will warm up your skin and muscles. It will also soften the skin. The blend of these specific oi

Essential oils are very safe. They have virtually no side-effects, and are safe to use on children and pets, BUT you do need to know some general guidelines on essential oil safety! Tip 1 – Dilute . Anytime I talk about using essential oils topically, I greatly stress the importance of diluting. Most oils you can use “neat,” which means you can apply them directly to your skin. But some people have sensitive skin, and there are some oils that are considered warm or even hot (