Where I really felt helpless as a mom was when my littles would get sick and, if they are under 2, there is not a whole lot you can do for them. Options ranged from steamy shower, to saline spray, and really just comfort care. I wanted more! I wanted to heal them!
I have always been drawn to essential oils. I think I am really sensitive to smell, and I knew that even just inhaling them could bring about a mood change in myself. Has the smell of Lavender made you feel better and more relaxed? Or, maybe the smell of Citrus invigorated and energized you?
The Olfactory Pathways in your nose go right to your brain and the limbic system (for one). The limbic system is the house for emotions in the brain. No wonder smells can effect moods!
As I learned more about essential oils and their healing properties, I learned that much like herbs, they can also be healing in the form of nature’s medicine when applied topically or even inhaled via microdroplets from a diffuser, and, yes, even ingested, with caution and proper care. This is potent medicine, folks!
What is important to differentiate here is between essential oils you can buy at a local store, and therapeutic grade, pure essential oils. The former is mainly for “aromatherapy” and smelling nice, the latter is actually therapeutic for the body. You can even smell the difference! And, that’s what did it for me.
A good friend of mine got a Premium Starter Kit from Young Living and I was literally blown away by the pure, fresh, potent smell of these oils. I had dabbled in what I thought was “therapeutic grade” essential oils that I purchased through a co-op, but the ones from Young Living smelled way different. To me, they smell like exactly what they are supposed to be and nothing else. Maybe it comes from my “wine” nose…being able to detect nuances in blends, but I tell ya, the NOSE KNOWS.
I went home and ordered my starter kit that night!
I could not wait for it to arrive and I have been living the oily life ever since. I now feel empowered to do more than just comfort care when my kids are sick. I also have tools to boost their immune system and keep the bugs away. I have tools to improve their mood when they are cranky or grumpy. I have tools to help them sleep or calm down from an extra “exciting” mood (ha ha…moms, you know what I mean).
Not only for my kids, but for me, too. Oh yes, I still get grumpy, and cranky, and have sleepless nights, and my husband snores, and we get sore muscles and strains, and migraines, and on and on…and there’s an OIL for THAT! Not only health, but keeping the household clean in a natural way.
I used to use scented candles, now you can find me diffusing pretty much every day, and it actually has a therapeutic purpose vs just smelling nice. I enjoy making my own cleaners, and bath soaks, and sanitizer sprays. My DIY recipe list is growing to bath bombs, lip balm, healing salve and homemade sunscreen…yes, there’s an OIL for THAT!!
These oils have worked so well for me and my family that I began sharing about my results with friends and family. Before I knew it, I was helping 100s of people learn about oils! It is a passion of mine and when I hear back about oil successes people I have helped are having, it just fills my heart.
It can be overwhelming when you first get started with oils, but I will also help you every step of the way! I will help you find all the answers you need in how to use your oils and for the purposes you need. You will have access to our facebook community full of oily users and educators that is an awesome resource for learning and sharing and asking all about EOs. And, if you find yourself sharing your oily successes with your friends and family, our team support system for helping you navigate the business side of oils is beyond amazing. We are the fastest growing branch of Young Living and if you end up joining, you will surely see why. We LOVE our OILS!!!! The PASSION is contagious!!! Catch it!
