10 Essential Oils no home should be without

You might be asking yourself why we need essential oils when we can just go to the doctor.The reason is that essential oils are a safer, more natural approach to medacine with no side effects. They can be used on children and even newborns. Eighty percent of the time your illness is a viral infection and there are no "over the counter" medacine to combat a virus, however, essential oils have several studies shwoing the ability to kill a visual infection.

Every home needs ten basic essential oils. These oils are found in the Family Physician Kit and are avaiable at a retail price of $166.00. You can also set up your wholesale account for $150 (it's like having a Costco card for doTERRA.) I use the family physician kit daily for most of my medical needs. It has completely replaced my medacine cabinet. I gathered up all of the things in my home that these oils have replaced and the cost is much more then what these oils would be. Here are a few ways that I use the oils in this kit:

1. Lavender - It is the most versatile and popular oil. It is great for burns and takes away pain and blistering fast! It works very well as a sleep aid and it has a very calming effect. It also works as a natural antihistamine and provides relief from insect bites. Rub on your feet each night for relaxation, or headache relief.

2. Lemon - Use a drop of lemon every day in your water to keep your body acid free (alkaline). Lemon helps clean your lymphatic system. It is excellent for sore throats-- just place a drop on your tongue or gargle with lemon water. You can also use it as a cleaning agent. Lemon oil will clean ninety-nine percent of bacteria. I use lemon oil to disinfect all the surfaces in my home.

3. Peppermint - It has been double-blind studied against Tylenol and was proven to be just as effective in treating headaches. Peppermint Oil was reported by the Mayo Clinic as being one of the most promising treatments for I.B.S. It is fantastic for digestive issues and when inhaled it will stimulate the brain to increase alertness. Peppermint can also give you a little pick me up. When I am tired or dragging, I will put two drops in my hands, inhale it a few times and then rub on the back of my neck. Ryan takes this oil golfing of really hot days for a little cool relief.

4. Melaleuca (Tea Tree Oil) - This is fantastic for acne since most acne medications are antibacterial creams, melaleuca is antibacterial. It is also great for most skin conditions: general rashes, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, and MRSA. You can rub it on your head to control dandruff and on your chest for coughs.

5. Deep Blue - It reduces inflammations and relieves sore muscles and back aches. Use this oil on all sport related injuries and will also relieve headaches. Ryan uses this oil all the time on all of his sports injuries and loves it!

6. Oregano - It is your heaviest fighter oil with several studies proving its ability to kill MRSA (staph infection). It is one of the most important oils to use when fighting any infection. It is a very hot oil and must be diluted with any carrier oil (Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Almond Oil etc) to apply topically.

7. On Guard - This oil helps to strengthen your immune system. This is great for disinfecting via a diffuser. Rub this on your feet every night for cold prevention. For a sore throat, add one drop to a little water, gargle and then swallow.

8. Breathe - Use this oil from respiratory infections, coughs, or asthma symptoms. Rub it on your chest to help combat congestion. Rub on chest and under your nostrils to help with snoring. Unlike other Vapor Rubs, Breathe will actually assist your body in fighting off the infection.

9. DigestZen - this blend will work for any digestive disorder: Acid Reflux, heartburn, H.Pylori Bacteria, diarrhea, Constipation, IBS, etc. I use this oil all the time on Sydney because she seems to suffer from tummy aches often. I always have it with me and within five minutes, she has stopped complaining and she says she is feeling better. Rub four drops of DigestZen on your stomach for all the above. Seventy percent of your immune function is through your GI so if you have a compromised GI you have a compromised immune system. Using DigestZen will help strengthen immune system.

10. Frankincense - this oil contains sesquiterpenes, enabling it to go beyond the blood-brain barrier. It may help oxygenate the pineal and pituitary glands. Many people believe it helps with anxiety and depression. Several studies have been done on Frankincense and its ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

These are just a few ways these oils can help you and your family. If you have any questions or are interested getting these oils in you home- let me know! I have been using them in my home for over two years and I can not begin to tell you the many ways that they have blessed my family!

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