Archives for Essential Oils
Gardener’s Survival Kit
It is that time for much of the country. Whether you are a vegetable gardener or a flower gardener, or both. You will endure at least a few, if not all, of the things on this list. Peppermint roller is great for cooling you down. Roll one swipe (if you are brave 2 swipes) on the back your your neck. I don't recommend doing so when you are sweaty though. Lavender is good for soothing…
My Go To Oil During Stressful Times
Over the years I have written about Morale Boosting Foods if the SHTF, 5 Things I'll Miss the Most if the SHTF, and this post about Normalcy Bias. STRESS I don't think I have shared what oils will help your actual stress when the SHTF. Your SHTF may look different than mine, but I think it is safe to say that we ALL had a little of it back in March of this year. Fast…
Uses for Clove Essential Oil
Clove oil is good for oral you have a teenager in braces? Clove oil can help alleviate that monthly adjustment discomfort. Use Clove oil with Wild Orange to kill the sugar monster. Place one drop of Clove in two ounces of water and gargle for a soothing effect. Highly dilute for teething baby, rub on their gums. For an adult, use for oral care until you can get to a dentist as it has numbing…
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DIY Soothing Salve
Cypress can often be overlooked, but this incredible essential oil is so beneficial to the skin. Not only is Cypress invigorating to the senses, it has been known to improve the appearance of oily skin, and rejuvenating to your muscles. How to Use Cypress: ✅ Apply Cypress to your feet and legs prior to a long run ✅ Diffuse Cypress oil with Lime essential oil #IYKYK ✅ Add a few drops of Cypress and Grapefruit…
Essential Oil Tips for Preparedness
Are you tired of being on Facebook? I know I am. But I also love the community there in some of the groups I am in and the ones I run, like The Essential Prepper. Essential Oil Tips What if you could get essential oil tips right to your phone? Just one a week? I am doing just that for y'all. That is how passionate I am about essential oils for preparedness education. These oils…
What’s in my First Aid Kit?
I am all about essential oils in my first aid kit. They have a long shelf life and are perfect for your Go Bag These are my go to items: CorrectX Throw away that petroleum laden first aid ointment and use this! This multi-purpose, natural ointment helps soothe skin and keep it clean. Correct-X provides a moisture barrier that helps protect while simultaneously soothing and hydrating the skin. This petroleum-free, preservative-free ointment absorbs quickly…
Why you Need Essential Oils in your Preparedness Kit
#1 Shelf Life When stored in a cool dark place essential oils will last a very long time there is no expiration date on them if correctly stored. You don't need to refrigerate them and you don't need to bury them in a box in the backyard, but if you store them unopened, in a cool, dark place they will last indefinitely. #2 Self-Sufficiency When you have essential oils in your plan you will be…
Winter Wellness Tips
Winter Wellness Tips Prevention Prevention is key as we focus on quality of life. By prevention I don't mean getting a flu shot and calling it good. Prevention includes eating healthy, taking supplements, and little things like washing your hand or using hand spritzer. We use On Guard foaming hand-wash at both our kitchen and bathroom sinks. I don’t personally use store bought hand sanitizer. I feel that it kills the good and the bad…
Why I Would Never buy Essential Oils at Walmart
*EDIT* I seem to have received some backlash for this article as I am a doTERRA Wellness Advocate. I say here that I can't speak to any other brand. This is because I don't have any experience using any other brand. I am wondering how this is irresponsible on my part. I was accused of not being "Green" because of the company I choose. I can assure you that doTERRA practices sustainable harvesting and growing…