Essential Oils are an amazing natural addition to any medicine cabinet. By using essential oils in aromatherapy, you can ease many ailments, including those aches, pains and sinus troubles that are very common during the upcoming Winter months.
HOW AROMATHERAPY WORKS
Our brain responds to odours by producing electrical impulses that directly affect our digestive system, emotions and our sexual system. ( The human nose is so sensitive that it can detect a fragrance diluted to one molecule per every 10,000 BILLION air molecules! ) And that's just the beginning, the super small molecules in the oils are able to penetrate our skin and pass through our capillaries, into our blood and then finally into our cells.
The amazing healing power of these oils are commonly used to treat many problems such as stress, digestive issues, colds, flu, skin problems and nervous issues. Considering these oils contain natural hormones, vitamins, antibiotics and antiseptics, you can now understand how beneficial they can be to our health!
You can put a few drops in a bath, use them in a massage oil, or even mix them up to create all natural household cleaners.
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ESSENTIAL OIL MIXTURES FOR WINTER
These are just a few of my favourite oils that I use commonly in the Winter:
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) : This oil is a great decongestant and is great for colds, respiratory problems, allergies, flus, aches and pains. You can also get Lemon Eucalyptus which I LOVE to put in a diffuser at home and at work. In a diffuser, it gives the air a great clean scent and also provides relief to anyone around suffering with any respiratory issues.
Tea Tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia): This oil is a powerful antiseptic and has antifungal properties. You can use it to treat sore throat, cold sores, cuts, acne, athlete's foot and help stop the spread of your cold or flu.
Lavender ( Lavendula angustifolia ) : A great antiseptic and soothing oil. This ones helps to relieve headaches, insomnia, indigestion, colds, flus, depression, premenstrual pain, bits, burns and stings. Lavender has to be one of my favourite oils. I commonly rub a few drops on my temples when I have a headache, or put a few drops on my pillow for a great nights sleep. I even sometimes use it to chill out our dogs when there's company over. A drop on their forehead really relaxes them in stressful situations.
MIXTURES:
BREATHE BETTER BLEND
To relieve sinus congestion, respiratory problems and
to clear a stuffy head, combine the following oils:
5 drops of Eucalyptus
3 drops of Lavender
2 drops of Tea-Tree
Add drops to a bowl of hot water and breathe in the goodness! This makes a great cold remedy by being a powerful decongestant for those unwanted colds. You can always put a few drops in the shower or in a bath and breathe it in that way!
THROAT THERAPY GARGLE
To soothe a sore throat and combat infection:
2 drops of Tea-Tree in a cup of warm water and gargle, gargle, gargle! MAKE SURE NOT TO SWALLOW, many essential oils should not be taken internally.
These are just a couple ways to use Essential Oils. There are almost unlimited ways and combinations to explore. Always use caution when using oils, especially if you are pregnant or have serious health issues. Aromatherapy is a great natural health practice that is EASY to incorporate into your winter routine. I encourage everyone to explore it and take the time to enjoy some scent therapy!
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