Breathe Baby, Breathe!

Let's talk about my favorite oil!  A few times a year, I get a small cold/allergy type deal where I have a runny nose and congestion.  It doesn't warranty missing work or going to the doctor but I would usually pop some cold/allergy medicine and it would be annoying for a week or so.  I'd have a raw, red nose from blowing and I'd sound odd from the congestion.  It wasn't fun.  This happened to me last week.  Instead of reaching for the medicine cabinet for something filled with unnatural ingredients and chemicals, I grabbed my oils.  A few drops in my hands, a few deep breaths and then I rubbed it on my chest and under my nose.  In 2 days I was 80% better and by day 3, I didn't need anymore Breathe.  This was BY FAR the fastest I have ever knocked a cold out and with NO DRUGS!

My friend recently started her journey with oils and her husband is a snorer.  He has been using Breathe at night and his snoring has dramatically decreased.  So much so that when he skipped a night, she slept in the guest room (personally I would have sent HIM to the guestroom...)!  I love hearing stories about how oils are helping those closest to me better their lives, naturally.

Breathe has many other uses.  It is a blend of Laurel, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon and Ravensara Oils.  The oil is antiviral and is perfect to diffuse at night to help kill germs and bacteria in the air and open your airways.  It can also be used to treaty anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, colds, the flu, congestion, coughs, emphysema, mono, pneumonia and sinusitis.  This oil can replace many OTC cold/allergy medicines at a fraction of the cost NATURALLY!

Check out my doTERRA site for this oil and many more.  Next up...  Cleaning with oils!

My Adventures with Essential Oils

For months my friend Chelsey at Essentials Everyday posted about oils.  I have known Chelsey for about 7 years now and she has always been a fabulous resource for all things natural, organic and healthy.  She and I live pretty similar lifestyles and I have always trusted her recommendations on products.  But the oils took me a bit longer.  Fast forward to my girls weekend in April when I had a headache and tried peppermint oil for the first time.  A few drops rubbed onto the back of my neck and it was gone.  Instantly.  I was AMAZED!  So here I am.  Using essential oils everyday and I LOVE them!

This is where I started.  The Family Physician Kit.  It is the perfect start for anyone wanting to learn about incorporating essential oils into their families lives.  With this kit I have been able to remedy everyday ailments and clean my home naturally.  I have replaced my laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, lysol, disinfecting wipes, toilet cleaner, window cleaner, air freshener, ibuprofen, allergy medicine and many more everyday household items!  In the past, if I have a headache I just got over it.  I don't take medicine so I would just tough it out or go to bed.  Upset tummy?  Down for the count again.  These oils have allowed me to naturally treat these things and many more.  

Over the next few weeks, I'm going to highlight my favorites and how I use them.  You can check out my doTERRA site for more info.

Next up:  My 4 Favorites and how to use them  =)