How We Use Oils Everyday

We have quickly integrated EO’s (Essential Oils) into our daily lives.  I find myself using many oils for many different reasons all day!

On the back of each bottle of oil you will find instructions on how to use the oil properly.  Some can be taken internally, others can not.  The label will also state whether the oil needs to be used with a carrier oil (coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil) and it will tell you the drop ratio for using that oil.  Most oils do reacquire a carrier oil so I have gotten used to just taking a small spoonful of coconut oil and then adding a few drops of whatever oil I am using to my hand, rubbing it together and then directly applying it to the area.  I have also been using Jojoba oil which I got at Trader Joes and this is nice because its always a liquid.  Either one works!

I also diffuse ALL the time. I love trying new combinations. My favorites for diffusing are Thieves (6-8 drops), Lemon-Lavendar-Peppermint (mixed 4 drops each), and Lemon when cleaning to get that fresh smell!

Here are some of my favorite uses for these oils and this is really the tip of the iceberg, folks!

Headaches:  Peppermint Oil mixed with carrier oil and applied to temples, forehead and back of neck.  Also smelling the oil or cupping your hands around your nose after you spread the oil.  This has worked for some (not all) of my headaches and I consider that a success. It is very refreshing.

Joint/Muscle Pain: We have been using PanAway Oil for some aches and pains and we are surprised how well it is working!  My husband has had some persistent knee pain for quite some time and he said this oil mixed with coconut oil and massaged on his knee has really helped! He is a skeptic too, so I was thrilled!  I have also used it on tight shoulder muscles and it helps.  It smells AMAZING. Like a wintergreen life saver

Snoring:  It sounds silly but putting Valor (no carrier needed) on the big toes before bed can help with snoring! It seems to have helped with Chris’ snoring!

Lemon Oil in my morning water: Lemon is fantastic detoxifier and adding just one to two drops to your morning water helps to flush out those toxins. I also love the subtle lemon flavor and look forward to it!

Smelly Feet: Purification is amazing on fighting bad smells.  Amazing.  Applying some Purification on smelly feet will take the smell away immediately.  I’m serious. I also put a few drops of Purification onto a paper towel and stuck it in a thermal tote that had milk spilled in it. Took the smell out! You could also put this in smelly shoes.

Lemon as Goo Gone: The kids had some sticker residue on some toys and a drop of Lemon Oil took the goo off! Just like Goo Gone!

Swollen Glands: My husband had a very sore throat and bad cold, I applied Lemon Oil over his glands on his throat and he said it was an almost immediate noticeable difference!

Vapor Rub: When the kids had some congestion I rubbed Peppermint Oil in a carrier oil to the chest and back of the neck/spine.   I just got the RC Blend from a new collection and will try this next time! Frankincense is also supposed to be good for this!

Sleep: Lavender Oil on the bottom of the feet before bed to help sleep better! Also, diffusing Lavender before or during bedtime to for better sleep.

Wake up: Peppermint is wonderful for concentration and to stay awake! If I feel sleepy in the afternoon, I apply a little bit of Peppermint to the back of my neck and my temples and it seem so to help.

Cuts/Scrapes: Both Lavender and Frankincense are very healing for the skin. I have been putting Lavender on the kids “owies” and they like that. I also used it on a few paper cuts and it helped. They are also great for sunburns!

Thieves for prevention: We have been diffusing Thieves daily around here for not just the wonderful smell (although it is lovely!!) but also because it is cleaning our air and hopefully keeping us from getting sick.  I am also putting this on the bottom of the kids feet and spine a few times a week to help with immunity. It smells like Christmas. They love it! I also just learned that Lemon and Frankincense can be used on the feet to increase immunity as well!

I just purchased the Golden Touch Kit and will report back on what we are using from that collection!

I also make many DIY beauty products with the oils! You can find some great information on making your own products at www.bodyunburdened.com and www.homemademommy.net. These are some of my favorite sites!