So, you’ve heard about essential oils, right? They are these little bottles of amazingness. And if you have heard about them, then I’m not surprised.
I’ve been hearing about Essential Oils {EO’s} for years now. Yes, years. And up until a few years ago I, too, thought they might have just been the next fad.
But … just about 5 years ago, I had an experience with them that changed my mind completely! And now, I LOVE them, can’t get enough of them, want to share this amazing gift with the world. These are too good to keep to myself. And this is why my Husband and I decided to open a brick and mortar store, what better way to get the word out than opening a store and holding workshops, Right?
First of all, you may be wondering what is an essential oil? In a nutshell, essential oils are the aromatic liquids, which are distilled or pressed, of plants. They are used to support emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
So how my journey began, I met my husband who had two dogs, and I also had a dog, so you see where this is going three dogs in one household… Stinky is the first thing that came to mind.
So, at a friend’s suggestion, I purchase an EO called Eucalyptus. I also bought a diffuser, which sends these tiny, minuscule droplets into the air to purify it. It definitely helped my house smell better.
The Final Straw: Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint
About 5 years ago was the final straw that got me to believe. I have some pretty terrible allergies when I’m around certain smells.
I was sitting on my couch and all of a sudden started reacting to something nearby. I got up to splash my face with some cold water when my Friend asked me the strangest question. “Would you like to try a lemon, lavender and peppermint bomb.”
OK, so I {kind of reluctantly} agreed to try it. I figured it couldn’t hurt me to try it and if it didn’t work, I’d just take an allergy pill and go about my day. She added 2 drops each of peppermint, lavender and lemon oils to about a 4 oz. glass of warm water. I drank a sip, gargled and immediately the brain fog and irritation disappeared.
I mean … Gone.
My head completely cleared a few minutes later and I was hooked for life. I quickly started doing research to figure out how to get some of these amazing oils.
You can use this trio in a myriad of ways, not just drinking it in water. You can rub the oils on the bridge of your nose, behind your ears or on the bottoms of your feet. **Always be careful not to get essential oils in the eyes or ears. If you do, then dilute with a carrier oil, never dilute with water! ** And be sure to do your own research, not just take my word for it.
And the Rest is History
I bought my first oils in May 2013 and have used them every day since. When I finally decided to take the plunge, I bought 15 different oils and a diffuser! I use that diffuser every day. My favorite combo is Orange Sweet and Cinnamon Leaf, a combo we like to call Uplift & antianxiety. LOVE it!
I cannot tell you how much I have loved using these oils. From easing everyday muscle soreness with Frankincense or Peppermint, to freshening up my laundry with Grapefruit, to adding lime to my water for a refreshing drink, to one of my all-time favorite things ever: Using EO to clean my home, I love using Ylang Ylang and lime to wash my floors.
And here’s the thing, I don’t ever want to sound pushy, but I just HAVE to share. Because, they work. I want to tell everyone I meet. Every time I’m on Facebook and see another friend talk about how they are dealing with life by using chemicals when a simple essential oil will do, I just want to go over to their house with my oils and oil them up! But that would be weird, so I refrain. But it’s so hard when I know it could give them some help.
I love to eat foods that are healthy for me, Myself and my husband only eat grass fed meats, organic fruits and vegetables and absolutely no sugar, wheat or corn products. So, it only makes sense I would only want to use non-chemicals on the outside of my body and in my home as well. I’m super excited about how my family is feeling emotionally and physically when we use these oils and live a healthy lifestyle. I love that they are natural and that we’re not using any chemicals in our home. I tell you, it’s worth every penny.
Whew! Are you still here?? Sorry for being so long-winded. Thanks for reading my story! I hope that if you have any questions at all about essential oils, then you will leave a comment or email me: essentiallyyourstantallon@gmail.com. I’d love to help in any way I can!
And you can always join us at our workshops to learn more…
