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Essential Oils for a Natural Health Aleternative

I love essential oils. I mean, I really am in love with them. I’m all about holistic treatments for both myself and even my pets. Essential oils are a key part of that. These oils are wonderful way to organically supplement modern medicine when a pill isn’t always warranted.

Essential Oils for a Natural Health Aleternative

Essential Oils for Better Health

I want to start out by saying that there is definitely a place for modern medicine. There just is. There’s a reason that the average life span of past generations was so low. It’s because they didn’t have modern medicine. That being said, I believe that we overuse man-made drugs that have been so beneficial to us. Painkillers, antibiotics, weird medications for arthritis that have a laundry list of side effects – all of these are great when we use them when absolutely necessary, but I don’t believe in throwing pills at everything! There are many studies that back up this way of thinking. However, if I were to break my leg or arm, you can bet I will be in the emergency room and wanting help from modern medicine!

On the other hand, essential oils can potentially be used to treat a multitude of health problems from headaches, sinus troubles, arthritis, muscle pain, minor scrapes and abrasions and more. So, why would I take a pill when I can use something that’s all natural and has been shown to be free of side effects? I wouldn’t. The same holds true for my pets. Essential oils are just as great for a holistic approach to pet health as they are for humans.

I have waited to write up my thoughts on using essential oils, as I have been implementing each of these oils into our daily lives. I am going to be very honest and tell you that I went into this venture not really knowing what to expect. I had heard of essential oils and had heard others sing their praises. My thoughts were – can an essential oil really do all that? To be honest, I really had my doubts to say the least.

On the other hand, I am all about holistic treatments and am all for getting away from chemicals – this was my biggest draw to them. In the past, I have used herbs and other natural products, but had not ventured into the world of essential oils. When it comes to sickness, I suppose I am a product of modern times. Just like the next person, when I am sick, I am use to running to the doctor for a quick pill fix. Sometimes the pills work and sometimes they don’t. Y’all know the drill! If you’re not well in a few days, you end up back at the doctor’s office getting yet another pill fix. Sometimes, you even have to have another pill to alleviate side effects of the first pill! Plus, you are shelling out dollars each time you go! Ouch! Well, have you ever thought about what your grandparents or even their grandparents used when modern medicine wasn’t available?

Well, to make a long story short, they used what was available. From herbs to other plants, they were knowledgeable in what to use for different ailments. Today, modern medicine still depends a lot of these plants and oils!

Let’s check out the oils that I have been trying:

Lavender
Lavender has been used for thousands of years for its calming and relaxing benefits. It also soothes occasional skin irritations, improves skin recovery, and eases muscle tension in the head and neck. I love using the lavender at night to help me sleep. I use it in the diffuser in the bedroom. Before I got my diffuser, I put a couple of drops on a cotton ball and rubbed my pillowcase with it. I also rubbed a bit on the bottom of my feet (a great place to rub the oil for absorption).

My family has had quite a few trying times in the past few weeks and lavender oil has been a go-to for us to help reduce stress, help us sleep and basically provide calm. Lavender is also pure heaven mixed in a warm bath before bedtime to help relax!

Lavender is also became one of my favorites to use in homemade body scrubs and lotions!

Lemon
Lemon oil has multiple uses that include being a powerful aromatic and internal cleanser, an air cleanser which helps lift the spirits, and a non-toxic cleaner. Love, love, love the lemon essential oil especially as a cleanser. I mix a few drops with water and use as a cleanser for kitchen and bathroom counter tops. It’s a great natural cleanser and leaves a fresh scent!

Peppermint
Peppermint is another of the essential oils that has been used for thousands of years. It provides a wide range of health benefits including promoting healthy respiratory function and clear breathing, alleviation of stomach upset, as well as being used in toothpastes and chewing gum for oral health.

On top of those uses, peppermint oil is great for headaches. Just rub a bit on the back of your neck and/or forehead to help relieve the pain. I’m not saying it will get rid of all of them, but it does seem to help.

Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil is known for its cleansing and rejuvenation of the skin, promoting healthy immune function, and protection against environmental and seasonal allergic threats. I have to tell you this is my wonder oil!!! When I first received the oils, I was experiencing a nasty staph infection in one of my ears that had kept coming back time and time again. My ear was stopped up and draining yucky mess. I had even had surgery on my ear trying to clear the infection. Taking a leap of faith, I started using the melaleuca, rubbed behind and around the ear canal, along with oregano oil (which has antibiotic type properties) rubbed on the bottom of my feet. Within a couple of days, I was totally, totally, totally amazed! My ear had stopped draining and seemed to be healing up!

A fluke? Well, maybe, and yes I was still in doubt too! Except…it happened again. For whatever reason, this staph infection would not leave me alone. It came back. So, I started the process again of using the melaleuca and oregano oil. Again, it cleared up!

I have yet had to go back to the doctor! It was at this point my doubts were cleared and I realized the power of the essential oils! I became a true believer!

Oregano
Oregano has a number of traditional and modern uses including use as a cleaning agent and promotion of healthy digestion and respiratory function. It’s also an excellent source of phenolic acids and flavonoids, powerful antioxidants, which are essential for good health. The oregano has powerful antibiotic properties and as I just said aided me in my ear infection!

Frankincense
One of the most ancient essential oils, Frankincense has many uses including helping to build and maintain a healthy immune system, promoting cellular health, and reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Blend
A blend of Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, and Osmanthus to create a potent mixture that is great for occasional muscle pain and achy joints. This one is my hubs favorite! He walks on concrete all day at his job and suffers low back pain from it. He is not one for using medicines, or taking medications. Maybe that is a typical man thing, I don’t know. However, after talking him into trying the deep blue rubbed on his back one night, he actually asked for it again! He said it helped and I believe him. For him to ask for it again is all the proof required there!

Respiratory Blend
A blend of Lemon, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Thyme, Melissa, and Cardamom essential oils an help cleanse and soothe airways. It can be used topically on the chest, back and the bottoms of feet. It has a wonderful calming aroma that makes it perfect for overnight diffusion. Used in the diffuser, it helps me breath at night and get a restful night sleep. I have also used it by rubbing a bit on my face and forehead where my sinuses are to aid in breathing when my nose has been severely stopped up.

Immune Boosting Blend
A blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils to promote a healthy immune system. Who wouldn’t love this oil?! I love using this one in the diffuser! On Guard helps protect against viruses by building the immune system. A healthy immune system is better able to fight off viruses and other antigens that comes it’s way. Why wait to get sick when you can ward it off?

Beyond using the essential oils for healthcare, pet healthcare, aromatherpy, cleaning, etc., we’re going to be making some fun homemade personal care products like body scrubs and butters plus different cleaning products. We even have plans to try our hand at making our own homemade laundry soap! Be sure and watch for the post as they go up!

Comments

  1. I have found that I love essential oils for their holistic approach to medical needs. A couple friends told me about them and I have been trying a few at a time and they make a world of difference in my life compared to all my medications. I still need some medications but the oils help out where medicines cannot and they are good for you.

  5. I love that this kit includes all the essentials to benefit yourself and family members! Like a new age first aid kit lol! Love it!!

  8. I have heard so many great things about these and many of my family members use these. I would love to try them for my depression and anxiety! Great review and great benefits from all of these!

  10. We live in a very rural area, and a Dr is a ways away. We’ve used EO for us, our animals and now grandkids.

  11. Would love to win this! I just started using oils and so far it has helped my family big time!

  12. I hate taking pills so this is a great alternative and I’ve been learning more about how they are used

  13. Have heard great things from those who use them all the time . Would love to win some to try for myself.

  14. I think this kit is awesome. Right now I just have a few essential oils, but when the children or I get sick with something, I find I do not have everything that I need to use.

  15. Starting a new job soon and following training I will definately get involved, the oils have done the work that I’ve asked of them.

  21. I have several chronic conditions. I take chemical medications to “control” them. I would be ecstatic to see if I could wean off the chemicals and treat my body kindly and naturally.

  23. I would much rather find a holistic approach, to address medical issues for myself and my son. It is scary, thinking about what the government allows in the medications prescribed by physicians. I would love to try these oils.

  24. It has been a while since I have used essential oils. I have been telling my friends about the many benefits! The last few weeks I have really wanted to get into the wholesale aspect of essential oils, just have not been sure which oils to go with. My favorite when I did try them was the lavender. I really love its calming effect:)

  34. I have never tried your oils but have tried some oils and I love them. Would love the oppotunity to try these and learn more about oils. Hope I get to try these.

  36. I am really interested in using my essential oils for holistic purposes. I have a few of the oils and am going to be looking deeper into what they can be used for.

  38. I love essential oils because they work and are natural. Awesome products for the entire family!

  39. Really great post i have studied essential oils just the basic ones and the newer ones i havent yet like things i havent heard before

  40. I use essential oils for lots of things but I want to caution against use on cats specifically. EOs can be very harmful to cats but are fine to use on dogs. I suggest buying a cheap collar and putting drops of oil on it on the side that doesn’t touch the cat if you are using it to prevent fleas. Otherwise exercise great caution when using near or on a cat.

  41. Wow free samples. That’s awesome. I have heard a lot about Breathe and that would be great to get to try it. Thank you.

  42. I am absolutely in love with the 2 I have and started using. Peppermint and lavender. I need to learn more and expand my collection. I also need to invest in a diffuser. This would be something great to win. Your review was awesome!

  43. I love Essential Oils! I find it’s so important though, to educate people on the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils. Just because an oil smells likes, lavender, doesn’t mean that it contains the healing essence of the plant.

  46. I believe in holistic and western medicine! I love the idea of using essential oils to aid in health.

  47. We have made soap with the essential oils. I love the different scents. We have used tea tree oil. Its good for your skin. Love all these oils. Thanks for sharing.

  48. So many neat uses for these. I had no idea there were so many benefits on using essential oils.

  49. These all sound so good. I would really love to try the Deep Blue. I have fibromyalgia and restless leg syndrome and maybe this would help. Thank you so much for sharing this product

  53. What a great set to have! I have heard great things about this brand of essential oils. I am growing in my education for essential oils and the ailments they can treat. I, like you stated, am wanting to get away from all the chemicals/medications, and these seem like a great alternative.

  55. i really love the love the looks of this kits, it looks like there r pleanty of great oils to sample. it would be so much fun to learn about each and see how they work on me. i know not having instagram hurts my chances badly but i can’t have it now maybe when m3
    thank u
    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

  56. The blends sound very interesting, especially OnGuard and Deep Blue. The single oils in the kit sound like they have a hundred uses too!

  62. I have tried 3 of the DotTERRA oils..the citrus, Breathe and Serenity…I think my favorite is the Serenity. It is made with lavender so it helps calm and sooth. It is also great in a nice hot bath too. You can add some to your shampoo or conditioner to give it that extra freshness. it’s great!

  63. Very thorough review,I never knew there were so many essential oils and so many great uses for them.

  64. Sounds like a great kit & something I’m very interested in starting to help with my immune system problems.

  66. Never used essential oils but but have always wanted to try them out! Never knew where to begin

  67. This kit looks fantastic! I love how this is a safe way to keep our family healthy. We’ve been struggling all winter with health issues. I am excited to find out that these oils can help us!

  68. I’d love to try these! I’ve always wanted to, but wanted to be able to get high quality oils to use in a diffuser.

  70. Reading this very informative review makes me even more interested in trying these essential oils.

  74. I have been experimenting with essential oils and I am so blown away and impressed with the results that I have seen in my life thus far. I can’t wait to learn so much more!!

  76. I am just now starting to use essential oils. I am new to the whole thing and would love to learn more. :)

  77. thanks for a great review! I have just started looking into essential oils and this information was very helpful

  82. I’ve been wanting to try essential oils for a long time. My husband is type 1 diabetic, I have low iron and high blood pressure. I’ve heard these would help us out tremendously. I also suffer from migraines, from what I’ve read these would do wonders. My son has sever asthma. Really hope to try them out soon!

  84. I have heard a lot of good things about this brand of essential oils. Thank you for sharing your review with us.

  87. After reading about all the benefits these oils have to offer, I would love to win this and see them for myself and family!

  91. Thank you for this great review. I have been very interested in learning more about essential oils and this was some great information. The deep blue and frankincense sound the ones I would use the most since I’m pregnant right now. Thanks for much for this review and information!

  92. Thank you for your review. I am always looking for ways to improve my families health and those of our pets. We avoid going to the doctor for small illness and try to let them run their course. I think our immune systems are better for doing so. I have several pets who have health issues and I am very anxious to research more about essential oils and improving their health.

  94. This is the best medicine cabinet set up ever. I love when a friend comes over and I get to break out the essential oils for whatever their ailment happens to be! lol

  95. I love essentials, they are a great alternative for removing harsh chemicals to your body and your love ones.

  96. I really want to get away from taking a pill for every ache and pain – essential oils seem like the way to go

  99. I would love to see what all the fuss is about with essential oils. I’ve heard all good things about them and would like to try them but not sure where to start so I entered for this set in hopes of gaining understanding about how they can help!

  100. I became interested in the oils a few months back. I love not having to take unnecessary medicines. If I have a headache…I go to my oils!

  101. Thank you for your very thorough review. I have essential oils to be helpful with my husbands allergies but I would love to know more ways to implement them into my life!

  102. Thanks for the review, I’ve been considering these products for awhile now! I haven’t tried them yet, but am super interested. I’m especially eager to try the “Breathe; Respiratory Blend”. I have severe asthma, medicine doesn’t help all that much. I’ve tried everything else, why not try the natural route? Thanks for the giveaway, as well☺

  103. I first learned about essential oils when my dad used tea tree oil to treat cuts. I’m interested in using lavender to ease muscle tension and to help with sleep.

  104. I would love to try all of these oils! I made my own soap using “Purify” and it turned out great!

  111. I have been looking into essential oils a little bit. I would love more information on them, and how to use them. I have heard that some may be taken internally, but others are not safe, depending on how the oils are extracted.

  114. Essential oils all the way! Haven’t been to a doctor in over 2 years since I started using them! :)

  115. I have a friend that uses oil. She and I go to school together. She has used the oils on me when I was stressing out about finals and other stuff. The oils worked great!

  116. My favorite of the essential oils in this kit are the Lemon and the Peppermint; those are the ones I’d like to try first!

  118. I am very excited to try more essential oils myself and lear even more about their benefits!

  119. I would love to win this set of oils. I am just beginning to use essential oils and really like them. This set is a great way to start. I look forward to winning this set of oils.

  120. I’ve never used essential oils before but this looks like a really comprehensive kit. I’d definitely love to give it a try.

  123. I believe in natural and western medicine. I love the idea of essentail oils for keeping my family and I healthy!

  125. This is something I am definitely going to try. I suffer from chronic migraines and have found nothing to help ease the pain. I also have seasonal allergies.

  127. I”m a huge fan of do terra. I love have an alternative approach to taking medication.

  129. Thanks for sharing all this information. I just started researching essential oils. I’m looking forward to trying them.

  133. I have never tried Oils before. I know I got Sassafrass extract at Krogers and put alittle in a coffee mug with some water, heated it up and put honey in it. Ill tell ya I sweated but it got rid of a sinus headache that had me rollin in the chair crying. I was miserable but after I drank the sassafrass tea I slept like a baby. That is the closest I ve ever used oils kind of thing but it truly worked

  135. I’ll admit, I agree with you as far as being skeptical when it comes to how great essential oils supposedly are, but based on your review, I’m ready to give them a try! I’d much rather go the natural route if at all possible. Don’t get me wrong now, when I go into labor In May, you better believe im not going to be asking for any oils, lol. I believe if you can use the oils vs.taking pills, I would jump at the opportunity!

  136. I have been wanting to give essential oils a try for ages, and this makes me want to try them even more! That sounds like a pretty great product and I am totally requesting a sample right now.

  141. I’ve never tried essential oils, but I have noticed how certain scents affect my mood and others bring back good memories and others change my perception of my environment. I’d be really excited to try these.

  142. I love the great benefits of using essential oils. I have yet to try them out but would love too. I have done a lot of research about them and love how they can do many different things.

  143. We were able to sample onguard from a friend and enjoyed it. Really hoping to check more of the oils out!

  144. I have used Lavender before as a calming influence. I would love to try the Breathe Essential Oil because I have lung issues sometimes.

  146. I would love to try these, I keep hearing so many awesome benefits of essential oils! I used peppermint for my headaches when I was pregnant and it works great!

  147. The only one I’ve ever used was lavender to help get to sleep. I’d like to try the others though.

  149. I love reading this article on these essential oils. My daughter had cancer at 7 now 25 and my son is type 1 Diabetic since 20 months now 30 with a heart transplant and he has Celiacs disease too. Knowing about these is great to use for health issues just love mixing traditional with alternative medicine to support what were doing.

  150. These all sound so amazing! I’ve been using peppermint to rub on my sinuses at night before bed! The Breathe would be awesome to diffuse for my son for bedtime, and the On Guard, I would probably use on all of our hands before going anywhere!

  151. I so want to try this oil. I think I definitely need the Digest Zen. I have neuropathy so I bet one of these would help. Thank you for explaining what each oil is for :) Great info!

  155. Essential oils are amazing. I was a skeptic but now not only myself, but my friends and family have witnessed their healing benefits. We love essential oils!

  156. It’s like a natural living first aid kit! I’ve never considered using natural essential oils to care for day to day annoyances, like headaches, which I get often! Also I would love to try out Frankincense on my stretch marks; I didn’t even know that oils could take care of them!

  159. I have been gradually building my arsenal of oils, but some of these I Don’t have yet such as orgeano, Breathe, and of course extras of something like lavender would be amazing! FIRM believer in oils after the results I have seen

  160. I discovered essential oils and just love the results! I prefer natural remedies to traditional medicine and am still learning the amazing things they can do !

  161. I would love to try these for: headaches, sinus troubles, arthritis, muscle pain. I had knee surgery 4 years ago, and my other knee is starting to give out. I also have sinusitis and would love to get that under control. Thank you for this information! I have heard so many good things about essential oils.

  163. I have been using essential oils for a little over a year and have tried several different brands. I bought an aromatherapy locket a couple of weeks ago and haven’t taken it off since it arrived.

  164. I learned a lot from reading this review. I am so glad that the company offers a free sample to try. I can’t wait to receive mine.

  165. I could really use that “Breathe” for my sinus issues. I’ve not tried using oils before, but a friend has and I’ve been seriously considering trying. Great review. Thanks so much.

  166. I have been very interested in trying essential oils for myself and my family. I have heard so many great things about it!

  169. I have just now started using Essential Oils and I am in love! I have the Peppermint and Lavender so far. I’m going to be ordering more and definitely get a difusser. A lot of great information here. Thanks!

  170. I have used Lavender in the past to help me to relax and get to sleep. I love trying to use natural products instead of toxic chemicals around me and my family.

  171. Thanks for all the good information, the only oil I knew about before was vegetable oil!

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