Essential Oils
Hey there, wellness enthusiast! Here, you will not only learn about the incredible benefits of essential oils, but also the cautions, safe usage tips, and blunt honesty that you may not find elsewhere.
What are Essential Oils?
Let’s start with the basics….
What are they are: Essential oils are plant extracts taken from various parts like leaves, flowers, bark, or seeds. The natural compounds provide therapeutic benefits for the mind and body.
What they are not: Essential oils are not just a quick fix. When used appropriately, they can help address the root causes of your ailments so you can experience deeper wellness. When used alone, however, you will not get the same results. The most profound results come when essential oils are accompanied by balanced nutrition, stress management, physical activity, and more.
What can essential oils do for you?
Now the burning question…
In short, essential oils give you options. You’ve likely felt the desperation that comes from not being able to find answers to ailments. As a parent, this can be especially heartbreaking. Essential oils expand your toolkit so you have even more solutions available.
Ancient Greece, India, Egypt, and more all have records of using essential oils for medicinal, spiritual, emotional, beauty, and aromatic purposes.
Today, the scientific studies of essential oils have been extensive. They’ve been shown to help with things as simple as ear infections to most extreme ailments like neuropathy. The best part is that they are natural compounds of the earth so they work for your body and not against it.
Essential Oil Benefits
** This is not a complete list **
Emotional Regulation
Optimal Metabolic Health
Enhanced Immunity
Deep, Restful Sleep
Reduced Toxic Load
Tension Relief
Cellular Repair
Open Airways
Improved Digestion
Nutritional Support
How Do You Use Essential Oils?
You’re probably wondering…
Topically
The most common way to use essential oils is to apply them directly on your skin (feet, chest, arms, etc).
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Aromatically
The most emotional benefits often come from aromatic use via a diffuser and other methods that allow you to smell the oils.
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Internally
Some oils should not be ingested, but others, especially if they are pure and therapeutic grade, can be used internally.
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What people won’t tell you…
Essential Oil Cautions
Since essential oils are highly concentrated plant compounds, this usually means they are undiluted and extremely potent. While this enhances their benefits, it also stresses the need for caution. Here are some tips to use oils safely.
It’s recommended that you work with your provider to discuss your specific conditions. Some medications shouldn’t be used with oils.
Consult with a Physician
Essential oils are undiluted and powerful. Since some people have more sensitive skin, be sure to put some on part of your skin to test it first.
Do a Patch Skin Test First
Even though essential oils are natural plant compounds, it doesn’t mean that aren’t potent. Kids should be supervised with their use.
Keep Out of Reach From Kids
Carrier oils are your best friend! They spread the oils to have greater coverage, help with absorption, and reduce sensitivity.
Use a Carrier Oil
If you are having adverse reactions or you are not seeing your desired results, it is completely okay if they are not for you!
Oils Aren’t for Everyone
Citrus oils especially are photosensitive. This means you should not have direct sun exposure while using certain oils.
Avoid the Sun w/ Some Oils
A good rule of thumb is to avoid putting oils inside your ears, nose, eyes, and genitals. We can safely say it won’t be a great experience.
Avoid Sensitive Areas
Essential oils are a wonderful wellness tool for pets and humans alike. Keep in mind that not all oils are pet-safe, however.
Not All Oils Are Good For Pets
“Plant medicines are not magic bullets, but can be profound catalysts for change - if you are willing to do the work.”
- Anders Beatty -