• ESSENTIAL OILS

We are in a world where things have become chemical based and over processed. We don’t realize how greatly these inorganic items poorly impact our body and overall health. Because of this, I’m always looking for natural ways to treat the common aches and illness. With everything being chemically manipulated, it’s often easy to lose sight of more natural ways to cure our ailments. Since high school I’ve suffered from migraine headaches that would literally make me not want to get out of bed, eat, or even speak. I was so tired of popping pills due to the consistent headaches that lasted all day. Many times I would take more than the recommended doses. I knew there had to be a better way. I begin to research natural ways to cure headaches. During my research I came across peppermint essential oils and thought it sounded easy and inexpensive. I brought my first essential oil from the local GNC. From that day on I’ve invested in essential oils. Here are the three must haves and what they have done for me.

Peppermint Essential Oil: If you are like me and suffer from horrific migraines, inhaling peppermint oil or using a diffuser can eliminate migraine symptoms. If you want that fresh and so clean smelling breath, add 4 drops of peppermint essential oil to 6 ounces of water gargle for 20 seconds and stay kissable for hours. Relax those muscles after a hard workout or a long day at work with a peppermint oil rub down. The best way to use peppermint oil as massage therapy is to mix it with a carrier. A carrier oil is a base used to dilute essential oils, because some of the oils can be too harsh for our skin. Using any carrier oil such as olive oil, almond oil, or joba oil, add few drops of peppermint oil and massage those muscle to recovery.

Lavender Oil: Lavender oil is calming oil so if you suffer from anxiety inhaling lavender can keep you from knocking someone’s lights out or even help give you a peaceful night of sleep. Using a cotton swab drop 2 to 3 drops on it and let the serenity begin. Lavender also repels insects. So if you are planning a camping trip be sure to pack your lavender oil. Apply directly to the skin to protect from insect attacks. If you have any skin irritations with this oil just use a carrier oil along with the lavender oil.

Tea Tree Oil: One of my favorites because it has so many uses. If you suffer from acne or sensitive skin cleanse your face daily with tea tree oil and watch the difference after one week. Saturate a cotton swab with water, add two drops of tea tree oil, and cleanse your face with swab. Lastly rinse the mixture off with warm water, dry with a clean towel and your face will feel tight and refreshed. If you notice your skin a little dry afterward, use coconut oil for moisture. Tea tree oil can be used as antiseptic. If you work in the yard and ants bite you don’t reach for the rubbing alcohol reach for the tea tree oil. Tea tree oil will stop the itching and disinfect the bite all at the same time. It can even help suppress symptoms of chronic diseases such as asthma. Suffers of asthma should drop a few drops of tea tree oil into a humidifier to relieve their symptoms

All of these oils can be found at your local Whole Foods, GNC or HEB. When purchasing any essential oil be sure that it’s 100% pure oil. Popular brands are NOW, Nature’s Alchemy and Aura Cacia.

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