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Essential oils can be used aromatically, topically and internally to provide emotional support. Check out this slideshow to learn how to use oils to support your emotional health. Be sure to see our previous post, Dealing with Difficulties & Emotions Using Essential Oils, for more on this topic! < Click the pic for a larger view. >
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Having a rough day, a hard season, or a difficult year? You’re not alone. Try some of these suggestions on how to use Young Living Essential Oils to help with difficulties and emotions when you need a boost! Essential oils provide emotional support by impacting the limbic system of the brain. This system is sometimes referred to as the "emotional switchboard of the brain" because it's responsible for carrying sensory input from the environment to the hypothalamus and from the hypothalamus to other parts of the body. Essential oils can have a dramatic effect on the limbic function, your emotional state & how you feel! Check out this photo gallery to learn simple and practical ways to use essential oils to support your body emotionally. < Click the pic for a larger view > Today we are going to learn how to make Zzz..Rub! It's very simple, doesn't take long at all and you will thank yourself for making it after waking up feeling refreshed the next day!
Please note: I only recommend using the highest quality oils on the market, which is why you'll only see references to Young Living in this post. Please visit Young Living for more information. Ingredients: Coconut Oil 1/2 Cup Shea Butter 1/2 Cup Beeswax 1 Tbsp Cedarwood Essential Oil 15 Drops Orange Essential Oil 15 Drops For Extra Zzz Rub add: Valerian Essential Oil 5 Drops Lavender EO - 5 Drops Peace & Calming EO 3 Drops Melt Beeswax, Shea Butter and Coconut oil in a double boiler (or a pot filled with water and a glass Pyrex measure cup). Once everything is melted together, remove from heat and let sit on counter for about 10 minutes. I don't like to heat my oils up so I let the mixture cool before I add them. Add your oils, and stir well. The Valerian isn't the best smell so you made want to add a few more drops of your favorite to mask it. Once you have your finished product though the Valerian usually isn't too bad. After your oils are added, place your bowl of melted rub into the fridge, it's best to put the mixture into a glass or metal bowl that you can use a mixer with. Once your Zzz..Rub has a almost solid consistency, pull out of the fridge. You don't want it to be completely solid as it will be near impossible to mix. The middle can be pretty soft and it will still work just fine. Use an egg beater or stand up mixer and beat until it forms peaks just as whip cream would. Place product into a glass jar for storing, makes 4 oz. You now have your Zzz Rub! How to use: Since your feet have the most pores of any other part of your body, this is where I like to suggest you use it. Give your feet a generous rub down, climb in bed and start dreaming! If you find that it didn't work as well as you hoped, that's OK try again the next night and add a little more Zzz...Rub to your massage. The reason for this may be because your body isn't used to these oils and you need to build them up in your body before they will work to their fullest potential. Dream on! Cassidy Cushing Young Living Member  Young Living's VALOR Essential Oil is a blend of Spruce, Rosewood, Blue Tansy, and Frankincense. Almond oil is in this blend as a carrier oil, so this is a ready to use, easy to apply essential oil blend. This blend is available in the 15mL size, along with another option, a 10mL Roll-On! Valor is an important piece of the Raindrop Therapy Collection.
Valor is nicknamed, "Chiropractor in a Bottle"! Valor helps to align the physical structure of the body, self-correcting it's balance and alignment, giving relief of pain! I apply Valor to my neck when it is out of alignment. As I rub this oil on my neck, it is common for me to hear it begin popping and cracking... followed by immediate pain relief! True story! Valor has helped to alleviate my symptoms and pain related to scoliosis. There are cases where it has improved scoliosis in as little as 30 minutes! My husband has been having really intense back pain.. long story as to why, but he was hit by a car while biking years ago. BUT anyhoo.... he was in tons of pain yesterday, so what did I do? Yep, essential oils to the rescue! I put Valor right where the pain is and rubbed that in, followed with Deep Relief. About 3 minutes after I applied Valor, his legs stopped shaking and he was able to relax. He said he could totally tell that it was helping! I reapplied the oils before he went to bed, as he was in pain again. He fell asleep about 5 minutes after I started applying the oils. He now brings these two oils with him to work! Here is a little info on each oil that is in the Valor blend: SPRUCE (picea mariana) ~ Grounding, & balancing, Anti-infectious, anti-inflammitory, antispasmodic, cortisone-like, disinfectant, tonic. Uses: Helps to dilate bronchials to improve oxygen exchange. Helps to release emotional blocks. Cleaning, cooling, hyperthyroidism, yoga, arthritis, candida, immune-depression, rheumatism, solar plexus, aching joints, bone pain, glandular system, stimulates the thymus and adrenal glands. ROSEWOOD (Aniba rosaeodora) ~ Soothing to the skin, relaxing, pleasing to the mind... encourages feelings of peace and gentleness. Uses: Acne, dermatitis & eczema, dry skin, wrinkles, antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antiviral, anti-infectious, vaginal infections, candida, depression, oral infections, cuts, nausea, tissue regeneration, wounds. BLUE TANSY (Tanacetum annum) ~ Helps to cleanse the liver and calm the lymphatic system... helps rid oneself of anger and promotes self control. Uses: Analgesic (pain relief), antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, helps with low blood pressure, relieves itching, sedates nerves. FRANKINCENSE (Boswellia Carterii) ~ Contains sesquiterpenes, which help oxygenate pineal & pituitary glands. Research has shown that sesquiterpenes have the ability to surpass the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain tissue! Frankincense was used biblically, there are 52 references to frankincense in the Bible! (the word "incense" is translated from Hebrew/Greek referring to "frankincense" or a mixture of which it was one of the ingredients). Uses: Helps with aging, arthritis, asthma, brain injuries, coma, depression, Lou Gehrig's Disease, mental fatigue, moles, M.S., Parkinsons Disease, tumors, ulcers, allergies, bites (insects & snakes), bronchitis, cancer, colds, coughs, diarrhea, diphtheria, gonorrhea, headaches, healing, hemorrhaging, herpes, high blood pressure, inflammation, jaundice, laryngitis, meningitis, nerve conditions, prostate, pneumonia, respiratory, prevents scarring, sciatic pain, sores, spiritual awareness (helpful to calm the mind when praying, reading, or meditating), staph, strep, stress, syphilis, T.B., tension, tonsillitis, typhoid, wounds, & even wrinkles & warts! To apply Valor Essential Oil, put a few drops on the bottom of the feet. To relieve pain, also apply to areas affected. To relieve pain along the spine, apply to the bottoms of the feet and along the spine. Valor Essential Oil is so helpful! 1. We use Valor instead of Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Bengay, Tylenol PM, and other OTC drugs for pain and sleeplessness! 2. Valor is so helpful for injuries! When our little ones get "owies", we apply Valor. Since it contains almond oil as a carrier oil, it does not sting when applied to even open wounds. My little ones ask for it when they get hurt... then they run off and continue playing! 3. Valor helps alleviate bruising too! 4. Valor relieves tension. 5. Valor is also good for our emotional and spiritual self, helps overcome fear (little ones afraid of anything? Valor & prayer work so well together ;)! Valor helps to build courage, confidence & self-esteem. It brings a feeling of calmness, peace, and relaxation. 6. Can be used in place of Peace & Calming Essential Oil for hyperactivity & ADD in children. 7. Valor can be used after any type of trauma to help realign and balance and even prevent shock! 8. Valor can have the effect of changing anaerobic mutated cells back to their normal state! Say what?! Seriously, God did a good thing when he made the plants! 9. Helps with problems related to muscles, bones, skin, the nervous system & emotional balance. 10. Valor is an important oil in the Raindrop Technique. If you haven't experienced this, you should! 11. Helps you cope in stressful or overwhelming situations... P.S. I have 5 kids and a husband... I love Valor! ;) 12. Valor can be used during pregnancy to relieve back pain. Oh how I could've used essential oils in pregnancy... I had yet to discover them... I missed out! If you are pregnant, dont miss out on essential oils! They can truly help you with nearly everything! 13. Did I say skin?! Valor feels so good on irritated skin! 14. We apply Valor before and after chiropractic adjustments... which we need less of because the Valor is our "Chiropractor in a Bottle"! ~And remember, ALL of my posts on essential oils ONLY apply to Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Young Living oils promote HEALTH... others just might smell pretty and give you a headache. Most Young Living Essential Oils can be used as dietary supplements, and have directions right on the label. Wouldn't it be great to be prescribed Young Living Essential oils instead of pharmaceuticals, and actually experience true healing? Well, we may not be able to get a prescription here in The States, but we can still take control of our health and use essential oils! Why cant you just buy your essential oils at the grocery store? "Over 90% of what is sold in the United States as 'pure' essential oil is fragrance-grade and diluted. (The FDA has determined that a product need contain only 5% of the ingredient on the label in order to use the word pure.) These oils are found on the shelves of many health food stores and at online discount houses. They may be less expensive, but THEY WILL NOT BE USEFUL FOR HEALTH :( ." If you would like to learn more about Young Living Essential Oils, become a wholesale or retail customer, have questions, or need help using your YL Essential Oils, THIS is the website you need! Let me know if I can help you! ~ Lori References: Essential Oils Desk Reference. Compiled by Essential Science Publishing. Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie & Alan Higley Gary D. Young N.D. An Introduction to Young Living Essential Oils.  Lemon (Citrus limon) from the Rutaceae (citrus) botanical family. It has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. Lemon consists of 68 percent dlimonene, a powerful antioxidant. It is deliciously refreshing in water and very beneficial for the skin (trust me, read my story!). Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons. Jean Valnet MD estimated that it takes 3,000 lemons to produce one kilo of oil. In his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system.* Lemon has an approximate ORAC of 6,619 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.
CAUTION: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight for 12 hours or ultraviolet light within 72 hours. The lemon rind attracts the sun in nature, which is what ripens the lemon. Historically, lemon has been used to cure food poisoning, malaria, typhoid, and scurvy. I'm telling you, essential oils are not some new fad... our culture has simply forgotten... so thankful they are being rediscovered by so many! So, what can YOU use lemon essential oil for? Well, here are a few places to start: 1. Air Freshener. Put 6 drops of Lemon oil and 6 drops of Purification oil in a squirt bottle (I got mine at whole foods for about $2.00, it's a pretty blue glass spray bottle) mixed with distilled water to use in bathroom as an air freshener. Yay for this one! 2. Remove Gum, Oil, Grease Spots and Crayons. Use 1-2 drops of Lemon oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon. My 2 year old painted her whole self with black finger nail polish the other day! I dripped lemon oil on it, rubbed it gently with my fingers and it began dissolving and turned into a powder and she was all cleaned up! 3. Varicose Veins. Rub several drops of Lemon oil on varicose veins to improve circulation and relieve pressure on the veins. 4. Lemonade. For homemade lemonade, in a blender mix 2 drops of Lemon oil, 2 Tbsp of honey and 2 cups of pure water. YUM! 5. Callouses / Bunions / Warts. Rub a drop of Lemon oil on a corn, callous, bunion or wart mornings and evenings until it disappears. 6. Clean & prolong the life of fresh fruit and veggies! To clean and increase shelf life of fresh fruit, fill a bowl with cool water and 2-3 drops of Lemon oil. Drop cleaned fruit into the water and stir. Be sure all surfaces of the fruit contact the lemon 7. Counter Tops. Add 2-3 drops of Lemon oil to water and spray counter to sterilize. Smells so good too! 8. Dishcloths. Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and a drop of Lemon oil to disinfect and kill germs. 9. Public Bathrooms. Rub a drop of Lemon oil on your hands after using a public bathroom (you know how some bathrooms have no soap, or no sink? Ewh.) Another good one for this is the Thieves Hand Sanitizer! 10. Rub it on little feet to boost immunity! Lemon oil is my "go to" when my little ones are fighting a bug. Rub 1-2 drops on the bottom of their feet every 20 minutes, until symptoms subside. (P.S. This works for big feet too ;) 11. Water purification. 1 drop to 12-16 oz of water purifies water, removing nitrates! 12. Remove stains & brighten fabrics & carpets. 1-2 drops on the stain. I just removed a bright orange stain of who knows what, from my white shag rug with lemon oil and Thieves Household Cleaner. 13. Skin. Brighten your complexion and remove dead skin cells (remember dont go in the sun for 12 hours, and no tanning for 72 hours). Lemon also is antifungal and antiseptic, this is a key ingredient in my blend for my skin condition. 14. Fingernails. Strengthen & harden your nails with lemon oil. 15. Brain POWER! Lemon helps promote thought clarity. Diffuse it while working or studying. Or, place 2 drops in your palm, cup your hands and breath in through your nose. 16. Anxiety. Lemon oil promotes health, and healing. Its fragrance is invigorating and promotes feelings of well being. 17. Cellulite. Rub lemon oil on affected areas. 18. Food! Use lemon oil to flavor your food! I just used it to create a new recipe, Lori's Lemon Superfood Bites. More to come... ~And remember, ALL of my posts on essential oils ONLY apply to Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Young Living oils promote HEALTH... others just might smell pretty and give you a headache. Most Young Living Essential Oils can be used as dietary supplements, and have directions right on the label. Wouldn't it be great to be prescribed Young Living Essential oils instead of pharmaceuticals, and actually experience true healing? Well, we may not be able to get a prescription here in The States, but we can still take control of our health and use essential oils! Why cant you just buy your essential oils at the grocery store? "Over 90% of what is sold in the United States as 'pure' essential oil is fragrance-grade and diluted. (The FDA has determined that a product need contain only 5% of the ingredient on the label in order to use the word pure.) These oils are found on the shelves of many health food stores and at online discount houses. They may be less expensive, but THEY WILL NOT BE USEFUL FOR HEALTH :( ." If you would like to learn more about Young Living Essential Oils, become a wholesale or retail customer, have questions, or need help using your YL Essential Oils, THIS is the website you need! Let me know if I can help you! ~ Lori References: Essential Oils Desk Reference. Compiled by Essential Science Publishing. Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie & Alan Higley Gary D. Young N.D. An Introduction to Young Living Essential Oils.  Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)"Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Because it is the most versatile of all essential oils, no home should be without it. Lavender is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress or imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that can also boost stamina and energy. Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty. It may be used to soothe and cleanse common cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. The French scientist René Gattefossé was among the first to discover these properties when he was severely burned in a laboratory explosion. Lavender may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. Lavender has an approximate ORAC of 3,669 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter." Ingredients: Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) Yep, that's just one ingredient... 100% Pure The most versatile of all essential oils. Safe to use for all ages. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally. This plant is grown and distilled at the Young Living Farms. Here are several uses for Young Living's Lavender Essential Oil: 1. Calming: Rub Lavender oil on the feet for a calming effect on the body. This oil is especially helpful with stress, anxiety, depression, and overall mental health! 2. Sleep Aid: Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep. From tiny babies to stressed out students to sleepless anxious folks, lavender is proven to help you sleep! Rub a drop on the soles of each foot. Try diffusing lavender to help you drift off into dreamland! 3. Bee Sting / Insect Bite: Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching, pain, and reduce swelling. 4. Minor Burn: Put 2-3 drops Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain, and provide faster healing with less scarring! 5. Cuts: Drop Lavender oil on cut to stop bleeding, clean wound, and kill bacteria. This is a little "stingy" for kids, so it helps to dilute in a tiny bit of carrier oil first. 6. Eczema / Dermatitis: Mix several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis. Read my personal story of healing of a severe skin condition using lavender! 7. Motion Sickness: To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on end of tongue, behind the ears or around the navel. 8. Nosebleed: To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum, um ouch!). 9. Unblock Tear Ducts: Rub a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts. You will want to close your eyes for about 20 minutes as the vapor can be pretty intense. On a little one, I would do this while they sleep. 10. Dry / Chapped Skin: Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin. 11. Chapped / Sunburned Lips: Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips. 12. Scar Tissue: To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender oil on and around the affected area. 13. Deodorant: Rub 2-4 drops Lavender oil over armpit area to act as a deodorant. 14. Hay Fever: Rub a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever. 15. Dandruff: Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff. 16. Moths & Insects: Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen closet to scent linens and repel moths and insects. 17. Water Fountains: Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings. 18. Sweeten Laundry: Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer to deodorize and freshen your laundry. 19. Cold Sores: Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore to speed healing and ease symptoms. 20. Allergies: Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies. 21. Sunburn: Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain and aid in faster healing! 22. Rashes: Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin. Trust me this works! More to come... If you would like to learn more about Young Living Essential Oils, become a wholesale or retail customer, have questions, or need help using your YL Essential Oils, THIS is the website you need! Let me know if I can help you! ~ Lori References: Essential Oils Desk Reference. Compiled by Essential Science Publishing. Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie & Alan Higley Gary D. Young N.D. An Introduction to Young Living Essential Oils. |
