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20 Ways to Use Your Essential Oils Besides Aromatherapy

8/18/2018

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When it comes to essential oils, everyone knows how to put them in a diffuser to reap the benefits of aromatherapy. But did you know that there are other ways that you can use your essential oil that will provide a tangible benefit to you and your loved ones? The positive properties of essential oils come from the oil’s natural anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties.
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Essential oils have been used for thousands of years by hundreds of different cultures. They have been used not just for aromatherapy, but also personal care, cleaning, and even for their natural healing properties.

One thing to keep in mind when you use essential oils is that you should not use undiluted essential oils on your bare skin. There are some who disagree with this, saying that pure essential oil on the skin can be used for various things. However, because everyone’s tolerance and sensitivity to the compounds found in essential oil can vary widely, if you’ve never applied essential oils to your skin, dilute them.

When you dilute an essential oil, you use a carrier oil. Carrier oils are neutral and stable, so they will not evaporate or add unwanted properties to an essential oil. These include sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, or even shea butter. There is no real standard for dilution as every person has a different sensitivity to essential oils. In general, start with one drop of essential oil to ever teaspoon of carrier oil. This will give you a roughly 1% solution strength. From there, you can increase the amount of essential oil as need be to suit your tolerance and needs.

Cleaning With Essential Oils.

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  1. Lemon or another citrus essential oil can dissolve gummy stuck-on disasters. Use a couple of drops to get gum out of hair or out of the carpet. A drop or two will remove tree sap from tools and sticky label residue from containers.
  2. Citrus essential oils are also great for cleaning permanent marker from non-porous surfaces.
  3. Spiders find peppermint oil repugnant. If you have an area where they like to lurk, put one or two drops of oil on a cotton ball and tuck it there.
  4. Keep ants out! Make a spray out of 5 drops of peppermint oil to 1 cup of water. Shake well and spray into cracks where you notice them coming in.
  5. When you change your box filters in your HVAC system, add a drop of essential oil onto the filter on the exit side. The oils will refresh your entire home.
  6. Eucalyptus Oil is great for cleaning. Combine with tea tree oil for a great cleaning spray. Add four drops of each to 1 cup of warm water in a spray bottle. Use to remove mildew and you’ll be disinfecting and deodorizing at the same time.
  7. Make a natural disinfectant and cleaner by combining lemon and tea tree essential oils with warm water. Use in a spray container to clean hard non-porous surfaces naturally without harsh chemicals.
  8. If you or someone in your household smokes, get rid of the old smoky smell by adding tea tree oil, eucalyptus, and rosemary oil to warm water in a spray bottle. Spray when needed to naturally deodorize the air.
  9. If you have a dishwasher, add a drop or two of lemon essential oil before you start it. This will help ensure a spot free rinse that keeps your dishes sparkling.
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Personal Healthcare. 

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  1. If you have kids who seem to get the before-bedtime wiggles and have trouble falling asleep, sprinkle some lavender oil on their pillow. You can also add a couple of drops onto their favorite teddy to help them calm down.
  2. If you’ve had a tough day on your feet, relax and soothe those tired dogs. Add a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil to a large bowl of warm water to help revitalize and soothe your feet.
  3. If you’re feeling tense and overwhelmed, apply diluted lavender essential oil to your temples. The smell will take effect more quickly than your normal diffuser.
  4. Peppermint oil, properly diluted, can help stave off or reduce the effects of a migraine. As soon as you feel one coming on, apply to your temple and the base of your neck to allow the blood flow to increase and your veins to relax.
  5. Lavender oil is a natural disinfectant. Apply diluted essential oil to a scrape of cut to keep it clean and reduce inflammation.
  6. Lavender can also help reduce tension in the jaw and neck by applying a few drops behind the jaw and massaging it into sore and stiff neck muscles.
  7. Add a diluted essential oil to sugar or rock salt to make your own homemade sugar or salt scrub. Use in the bath or on your face as you would a commercial product.
  8. Fight nausea from indigestion or sickness by breathing in peppermint oil. In some cases, ginger or lavender oil will also help.
  9. Lavender oil also helps take the itch and sting out of bug bites. Apply a few diluted drops and rub into the bite to soothe the sting.
  10. After workout muscle soreness can be soothed with a homemade eucalyptus rub. Add some eucalyptus and peppermint oil to an unscented lotion and rub into the affected area.
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As you can see, essential oils have more uses than just percolating in your diffuser for aromatherapy. Experiment with your favorite oils to find out more things you can do to help improve your life.
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The Essential Eleven (aka. How to Use Your Premium Starter Kit)

5/8/2018

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Got your starter kit and don’t know where to begin? Here are a few tips on how you can use The Essential Eleven Oils in your kit and some great information about Thieves Household Cleaner and our new Desert Mist Diffuser.

PRO TIP: This is by no means an exhaustive list of the ways to use your PSK - but a fast and easy way to get started. There are literally thousands of uses for these 11 amazing oils for you to discover. Just ask for help!

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Let’s begin with Lemon essential oil! Ways you can use Lemon include:
  • Add 1 drop to your water for a refreshing digestive aid
  • Add 1 drop to evening moisturizer to reduce appearance of blemishes
  • Use lemon oil to remove sticky residues
  • Add 3 drops along with Peppermint and Lavender to your diffuser to help reactions that come with seasonal changes
  • Mix with baking soda and coconut oil and rub on your teeth for 2 minutes as a natural teeth whitener
  • Mix a few drops in your Thieves cleaner for a great wood cleaning agent
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Lavender is also known as the “swiss army knife” of oils because of its versatility of uses. Here are some of our favorites:
  • Relax, unwind and sleep better with just a few drops in your diffuser, add Cedarwood to catch some extra zzzs
  • Apply to mild abrasions and burns on your skin
  • Swipe over your nose to help with snoring
  • Add a few drops to your mascara for longer and healthier lashes
  • Add a few drops to your shampoo to strengthen and nourish hair
  • Mix a few drops with frankincense in coconut oil as anti-aging face cream
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Peppermint essential oil gives a cooling sensation and has a calming effect on the body. Here are some pretty cool uses:
  • Place 2 drops on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness
  • Rub one drop on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure
  • Apply to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up
  • Diffuse or inhale mid-morning to curb the desire to snack
  • Inhale or rub a drop on your abdomen to soothe minor stomach discomfort
  • Apply to your temples before a work out for extra energy
  • Inhale to help with motion and morning sickness
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Young Living’s most popular blend, Thieves contains powerful essential oils that defend and protect such as clove, rosemary, cinnamon bark, and Eucalyptus Radiata. Ways to use Thieves include:
  • Put a few drops in a capsule and swallow with water to support your immune system
  • Put a few drops with Peppermint and Lemon for a wellness tea
  • Put a few drops in your dishwasher to thoroughly clean dishes and eliminate odors
  • Diffuse for 15–30 minutes in your home or office to help eliminate airborne bacteria
  • Apply on the bottoms of feet for internal support
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Stress Away is made with Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea and Lavender.  The stress of daily activities can be soothed with this combination of pure, therapeutic grade oils. Ways you can use it to reduce stress, head tension and anxiety include:
  • Apply to your wrists or back of neck (also makes a great perfume)
  • Diffuse at work, home or in your office
  • Adding a drop or two in water or in a clear vegetable capsule and drink.
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Frankincense essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of the Boswellia tree. It is a favorite in beauty products and for internal use when it comes to cellular health.
  • Add Frankincense to your daytime lotion or night cream for a custom moisturizer that smooths appearance and helps maintain radiance.
  • Take as a dietary supplement by adding 1-2 drops to support cellular health
  • Apply directly to a skin tag or scar to eliminate or smooth appearance
  • Add a drop or two to Ningxia Red, water, or your favorite juice
  • Incorporate Frankincense into your yoga ritual by diffusing this oil during your routine and following up with a post-practice massage
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PanAway is an oil blend that has a stimulating aroma and is a popular combination of Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint essential oils. It is ideal to apply topically after exercise or a strenuous day. Here are some great ways to use PanAway:
  • Rub on your chest to wake up in the morning
  • Add 5-6 drops to a bowl with 2 cups of epsom salt in a bath tub
  • Apply topically after a workout or to achy areas
  • Mix with a carrier oil for a refreshing massage
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Combining Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Mandarin oils with a hint of Spearmint, Citrus Fresh essential oil is a proprietary Young Living blend that offers an uplifting, refreshing aroma that you can diffuse to transform home, work, and classroom spaces.
  • Diffuse to purify the air
  • Put a few drops in baking soda to deodorize your carpet
  • Put a few drops in your garbage disposal to deodorize kitchen odors
  • Put a few drops on a cotton ball and put in your AC vents, diaper pails, and shoes
  • Put a few drops on a wool dryer ball to freshen clothes naturally
  • Apply topically to tone and smooth the appearance of skin

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Raven is a cleansing blend of Ravintsara, Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata, and other essential oils. Raven creates a cooling sensation when applied topically to the chest and throat. This essential oil is NOT intended to be used on children under 6 without the supervision of a healthcare professional. Ways to use Raven for respiratory support include:
  • With or without a carrier oil directly over the chest, under your nose and/or the bottoms of your feet
  • Diffusing next to your bed while you are sleeping​
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Copaiba, pronounced “co-pa-ee-ba”, is known as the enhancer, as it makes any oil it is added to more potent. It has some other pretty neat uses including:
  • Skin health – mix with lavender and frankincense in a roller bottle for an anti aging beauty serum. Copaiba literally tightens skin and reduces visible lines
  • Respiratory health – inhale straight from the bottle or diffuse
  • Joint health – add two drops to a tea or to a spoonful of honey
  • Mood lifter – when diffused has often been known to lighten the spirit and improve mood
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DiGize essential oil is one of YL most unique essential oil blends, combining Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli oils for a spicy, exotic aromatic blend. DiGize oil also includes Fennel essential oil, the use of which dates back to ancient Egypt. Ways to use Digize for digestive support include:
  • Applying directly to your stomach
  • Adding 1-2 drops in water or ginger ale (our favorite)
  • Putting 1-2 drops directly on your tongue
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One of our favorite additions to the New Premium Starter Kit is the sample you will receive of Thieves Household Cleaner.
Formulated with Thieves essential oil blend, this all-purpose cleaner is one of Young Living’s most popular products. It uses pure, powerful essential oils—including Clove, Lemon, and Rosemary—along with other naturally derived ingredients to make your home fresh and clean. With its welcoming scent and no synthetic or harsh ingredients, it’s a must-have in your stash of cleaning supplies and homemade cleaners.
Benefits of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Uses an ultra-concentrated, biodegradable formula. That one sample packet will clean your entire house for up to a month!
  • Helps clean virtually every surface in your home, including floors, glass, counters, walls, and more
  • Combines the strength of Thieves® essential oil blend with naturally derived, plant-based ingredients for superior cleaning power
  • Effectively cleans without the harsh chemicals found in many traditional cleaners
  • Rinses clean and is non-abrasive
  • Safe around children and pets
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Using ultrasonic frequency technology, the Desert Mist Diffuser generates waves at 1.7 million per second, breaking down essential oils and water into millions of microparticles, dispersing them into the air, and releasing the oils’ unique constituents. This diffuser is custom designed to diffuse continuously for 5–6 hours on High mode, 8 hours on Low mode, and 10 hours on Intermittent mode.* It also offers 11 individual light settings, including a candle-like flicker mode.

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Why Science is Sweet on Lemon Essential Oil as a Cancer Fighter 

12/11/2015

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By Ty Bollinger, from The Truth About Cancer

A citrusy delight, lemon is a summer season favorite that typifies what it means to be a child — think neighborhood lemonade stands and warm, balmy days at the pool. But more than just a refreshing treat, lemon also contains a rich oil that science suggests could protect against certain types of cancer.
Native to the Middle East, lemon (or at least it’s modern variation), has gained considerable attention in scientific literature. It’s been used to make everything from simple lemonade beverages and lemon liquors to vinegar and fermented healing elixirs. But perhaps its greatest potential is in essential oil form, which is where lemon really shines.
Can Lemon Halt Cervical Cancer?
Long recognized as a remedy for cold symptoms and other respiratory ailments due to its high vitamin C and antioxidant content, lemon has more recently been identified as possessing a wealth of other nutrients that work together to target cancer cells. A 2010 review published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Researchidentified essential oil of lemon as possessing the capacity to stop human cervical cancer cells in their tracks.
Using hydrodistillation, Chinese scientists extracted lemon essential oil and tested it on a series of human cervical adenocarcinoma cell lines. They found that the oil not only blocked the cancer cell lines from spreading, but also inhibited oxidizing free radicals from harming healthy cells.
Lemon Essential Oil Offers Multimodal Benefits Against Cancer
A larger review of plant extracts and the various roles they play in preventing and treating disease revealed that essential oils, including that of the lemon, acts in multiple ways to target cancer. Lemon and other essential oils, a research team found, utilize multiple pathways and mechanisms to thwart cancer, including through cell cycle arrest, apoptosis (cell suicide), increased levels of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and anti-metastasis and anti-angiogenic (stopping tumors from growing blood vessels) activities.
A mixture of lemon essential oil combined with eucalyptus, melaleuca, lemongrass, clove leaf, and thyme, in a 40 percent ethanol base, demonstrated anti-tumorigenic effects when administered to patients with metastatic tumorigenic ulcers. Cancer patients have also found relief from pain, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting by using lemon and other essential oils.
How Your Nose Can Help Stop the Spread of Cancer
Another study published earlier this year in the journal Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics reveals that citronella terpenes in lemon essential oil stop the growth of cancers, including those of the liver, through olfactory activation. In other words, citronella terpenes activate certain smell receptors located throughout the body in order to prevent the spread of cancer.
“Terpenes can trigger signaling processes in cells by activating olfactory receptors,” wrote the authors of this study in a January press release. “Those receptors are mainly located in the nose, but they have been proved [sic] to occur in all types of human tissue, including skin, prostate and spermatozoa. Carcinogenesis and cancer growth are likewise significantly affected by terpenes.”
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