A few months ago, I attended another learning event and thought I would buy the book to learn more about uses for all the different types. Wouldn't you know, I won the door prize ... a small purse size container filled with eight tiny bottles of different oils, rather like a first aid kit. My daughter's birthday was coming up and I know she has been intrigued as well.
Then I bit the bullet and bought a diffuser. Oh wow does that actually work. I made the mistake of using lavender the first time ... and I was so relaxed and mellow nothing got done! Perfect to use in the bedroom when you have trouble sleeping. (Kate has bathed her boys in lavender bubble bath with a few drops of lavender oil every night since birth)(followed by lavender lotion).
Now I use lemon oil in my water, or slim and sassy (which has cinnamon to help curb my appetite). Peppermint or Patchouli in the diffuser to give me energy. And I bought an app for quick, handy reference.
I know it's probably a passing fancy but for now, I'm a believer. When I feel like the pollution is affecting me or I'm catching a cold, I use OnGuard in the diffuser and within hours I feel better. When one of my local doTerra ladies heard I was catching a cold ... she popped over with tiny vials of additional cold fighters/immune boosters and lozenges in case it got worse.
There are lots of ways to add a drop of this or that to a drink or a dessert or a casserole ... or for natural cleaning, but I haven't tried any of that. Rather expensive so I'm very careful with each and every drop.
Blogged with patchouli diffusing in the background
I bought a diffuser and some oils last winter but I really can't tell any difference and maybe your oils are a better quality than I have. It's fun trying different things, though.
ReplyDeleteIt's probably in my mind, but I do enjoy the different aroma's. A few friends have tried other oils first and said there was a world of difference. But I can't vouch for that.
DeleteOne drop of lemon in a tall glass of water is perfect!
Ahhh...I feel relaxed just reading this. Lucky you to win the door prize. Something tells me you will restock when these are gone.
ReplyDeleteI bought a diffuser - where you add a couple drops of oil to water and it mists. I like it, but I am kind of concerned that the misted oils will stain my upholstery when they settle.
I never even thought of that! Mine holds 1/2 cup of water and I put about 5 drops of oil ... I'll keep you posted. I sit the diffuser on my kitchen island and do not "feel" anything when I swipe with my finger. Who knows where all it goes!
DeleteI had thought about using these, but had a friend who got in trouble with the misted oils. It caused a problem with her respiratory system. I still use the old fashioned wax tart burners. Just the wax tart heated in a little pan over a light bulb in the "burner". I like Vanilla a lot. My favorite fragrance comes from open windows and doors. :-)
ReplyDeleteMost of these oils you can take internally, so I should be safe. Vanilla makes me hungry for home made cookies!
DeleteStay away from the vanilla scent!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteI've never tried essential oils. I should get the lavender. Anything that would help with sleep would be appreciated in my life. I sleep better these days, but not as well as I would like. Methinks soft music in the background and low lights in a cool room would go nicely with the lavender.
ReplyDeleteMaybe white noise or massage music. "They" say put a drop or lavender on the sole of each foot to help with sleep ... I haven't had to do that yet!
DeleteMy daughter has ALWAYS bathed her boys in lavender bubble baths at night time. I need to ask her if she uses the new oil I got her!