Welcome to the world of essential oils. Our family began using these oils about 8 years ago as a simple alternative to making our home smell really really good.
What got my health back on track was shifting everyday choices, simple things. Real food for gut health and more natural choices in lifestyle. Being “well within” means taking the holistic view and questioning beliefs around ‘healthy’. For me, what I put in my body and used in my home had a profound impact on my health. I found that essential oils come from plants and contain powerful medicinal properties that can be used in a variety of natural ways in everyday life. This led to the journey we are on, which is to learn as much about them as possible.
Little by Little, a little becomes a lot !
Going forward I wanted to have a hand in my health and the health of my family. Going to the doctor I wanted to leave for wellness visits and emergencies, not the first thing I jumped to when something simple popped up. As a mom this is an incredibly empowering feeling, staying ahead of the wellness game.
These days, we don’t deal with the constant sickness of the past with inhalers for my daughter, steroids for skin issues, or even the more serious immune suppressing drugs typically used for autoimmune conditions. I attribute this to these everyday choices and essential oils.
Little by Little, a little becomes a lot!
If you are new to essential oils, it feels like a lot, I know that…
How to even begin? what can i use to safely clean my house? Do they really work? What can I use for coughs? for seasonal allergies? Which oils are best for head tension? What do I use for immune support? Where do I apply an oil ? Best oils for respiratory support? Is there an oil for a burn? How about…. :).
Lots.of.questions.
You are going to have questions when you are on your essential oil adventure!
Thats’ why we have an exclusive essential oil members only Facebook group created to teach you how to use your oils on the regular. We talk about all things essential oils; homemade cleaning products, natural body care recipes and how to start transitioning your family over to a more natural lifestyle.
It is a great place to ask a question, get a second opinion. . It is a great comfort knowing there is a big support group there to help you learn and point you in the right direction.
When you become a member with me, you will have access to these resources and our exclusive Facebook group.
How do I get started with Essential Oils?
The best way to get started with essential oils is to grab starter kit! It’s by far the biggest bang for your buck! The kit comes the top 12 basic oils you need to get started, a diffuser, thieves spray and hand sanitizer, and wholesale membership is included. That means 24% off all your oils, for life.
Starter Kit Options
All of the kits come with information on how to use your oils on a day to day basis.
My favorite starter kit is with the desert mist diffuser, it is stylish and fits in anywhere in your home.
To get started, click here, then, choose your diffuser . You will fill out a short form to get your wholesale account all set up (be sure 1280945 is listed for both enroller and sponsor ID fields). Shortly after, you will receive an email from me with all the info from me for my new members, including access to our FB group and a little later a Welcome gift straight from my home to yours to make sure you get a great start!
The Premium Starter Kits come with the top 12 basic oils, Thieves cleaner and a diffuser! Everything you need to have you well on your way to both clean your without harsh chemicals to not only a “smell good” home, but one that can target common ailments in a natural way.
Keep reading for more oily information and what are essential oils, or here for the top 12 basic oils and how we use them in our home.
What even are essential oils?
Essential oils are the natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, flowers, bark, rind and leaves of plants, extracted and distilled for health benefits
If you have ever walked in the woods and inhaled a woodsy pine scent; that smell is the essential oils given off by the trees. Just like the oxygen we breath from trees our bodies also easily absorb the essential oils from plant through our bloodstream.
Essential oils, herbs and plants all contain powerful medicinal properties. The difference really lies in the concentration. When the plant matter is steamed it releases the essential oils. These essential oils are collected and put into bottles. The liquids contain only the therapeutic compounds which are teeny tiny molecules that easily absorb through the skin. I reach for them for different reasons and use them all! Essential oils offer me a easy and portable way to use plant juices everyday.
How do they work?
Essential oils work quickly. The tiny essential oil molecules readily absorb through the skin into the bloodstream. The provide foundational support to body systems to reset the cells and help them heal in the most natural way. The are able to calm They increase our ability to absorb vitamins and other nutrients without building up resistance in the body.
How do we use essential oils?
Read here on how we use the top 12 oils in our home!
Where do I get the best oils?
Essential oils are widely available. They are on everyones shelves in drug stores, grocery stores, holistics markets, online, even the gas station you could grab some esential oils, so what gives, are they all the same?
So what is the difference between all the oils? It comes down to how the oil is removed from the plant (distillation) and how the plant is grown (farming).
My top reason for using essential oils is taking care of the health of myself and my family. I felt like Young Living most aligned with my values an beliefs . Here are my top 3 reasons for choosing them:
- Seed to Seal guarantee. This is Young Living’s commitment to both the customer and to the earth. It ensures the quality of the product and makes sure that harvest is done in a way to protect the earth.
- Farms. Know thy Farmer! I love that YL owns its own farms and wants to educate all members to visit the farms and ask questions. In fact, the founder started out as a farmer.
- FDA approved. 100% therapeutic grade essential oils mean that they are FDA approved for consumption.
These were my reason 8 years ago and I have not been disappointed yet!
Are you ready?