SEVERAL FOLKS HAVE ASKED ABOUT AN ESSENTIAL OIL FOR SINUS RELIEF. A COUPLE THAT HELP ARE PEPPERMINT & EUCALYPTUS. BE SURE TO DILUTE AND THEN APPLY TO SINUS AREA, AND ALSO BREATHE THEM DEEPLY. DO THIS EVERY 3-4 HOURS TIL YOU HAVE RELIEF. IT MAY TAKE A FEW DAYS OF REGULAR USE. EATING HOT PEPPERS CAN CLEAR THEM TEMPORARILY AS WELL.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Essential Oils are volatile plant oils, used to improve health and well being. We will discuss individual oils, blending, and my experiences with oils; as well as testimonials from others.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Essential Oils in Vaporizer
Most vaporizers have a receptical for adding liquids. I use Eucalyptus, Cough & Congestion, Ravensara, or for kids; Eucalyptus Smithi. This is a wonderful method of dispensing your EO's and getting the needed moisture in the air this winter. It is best to add a little water to it.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Careful use of Essential Oils
I frequently get phone calls from people who have received Essential Oils from friends, but do not know how to use them. So, if you share an oil with someone be sure to tell her how to use it and especially how to dilute it. I had a lengthy conversation with a gal who picked up her order at the Iron Horse, who did not know she was supposed to dilute the Essential Oils she had been using. Her sister, who is new to oils, was there so I was able to have a mini-class on oil dilution. A standard starting point is a 5% dilution; meaning 95% carrier oil (jojoba is great) to 5% Essential Oil. Also, having a guide book is imperative. I recommend authors, Valerie Ann Worwood and Robert Tisserand. There are many other responsible experts as well. Be cautious if someone recommends using Essential Oils "neat"(full strength); with the exceptions of Tea Tree and Lavender. Once you become more familiar with how your body responds to various Essentail Oils, you can experiment more. Essential Oils are highly concentrated, volatile oils, so use wisely.
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