Okay, you've probably heard of essential oils, right? They are these little bottles of wonder. And if you have heard of them, I'm not surprised. I've started seeing them everywhere!
And I'm here to tell you that I'm completely in love with them.
You might think I've gone a little bit off the deep end.
Yep. I get it.
I've been hearing about Young Living Essential Oils {EOs} for years. Yes, years. Until recently I, too, figured they had gone the way of every other fad. Honestly, I understand, I promise.
But just a few months ago, I had an experience with them that changed my mind completely! Now I LOVE them, can't get enough of them, and want to share this amazing gift with the world. They're too good to keep to myself, so I have to share. You may be rolling your eyes right now. Just hear me out. Deal? Deal.
First of all, you might be wondering what an essential oil actually is. Is it like canola, olive, or almond oil? Not at all. In a nutshell, essential oils are the aromatic liquids that are distilled or pressed from plants. They are used to support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
My Story
This is the story of how I became an EO girl.
My mom has been using EOs for maybe seven years now, so I've been around them through her for a while. But I'm a super skeptic, and I pretty much don't listen to my mama the way I should. {I think I know everything and tend to be a bit bossy about it. Yep... the oldest child syndrome strikes again.} So, I paid little attention.
Purification Oil and a Stinky Dog
Let's go back about five years. When my hubby and I got married, he had a smelly older dog that lived inside. I'm very sensitive to smells {and allergic to dogs}, and I didn't exactly picture my first home as a married woman filled with the smell of a stinky canine.
So, at my mom's suggestion, I bought an EO blend called Purification. I also got a diffuser, which releases tiny droplets into the air to cleanse it. It definitely helped my house smell better. {It would have been most helpful if the dog had lived in our fenced-in backyard, and then Purification would have REALLY worked its magic. But the dog stayed inside, and I kept diffusing my Purification oil every day.}
The Final Straw: Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint
This past Christmas was the final straw that got this skeptic to believe.
I have some pretty terrible reactions when I'm around certain smells.
At Christmas I was sitting on my parents' couch when suddenly I started reacting to something nearby. I got up to splash some cold water on my face when my mom asked me the strangest question. "Would you like to try a lemon, lavender and peppermint bomb?"
A what?!? Huh?
Okay, so {somewhat reluctantly} I agreed to try it. I figured it couldn't hurt to try it, and if it didn't work, I'd just go about my day. She added 2 drops each of peppermint, lavender, and lemon oils to about 4 oz. of warm water. I took a sip, gargled, and right away the brain fog and irritation were gone.
I mean... Poof! Gone.
My head was completely clear a few minutes later, and I was hooked for life. I quickly started researching how to get my hands on these amazing oils.
(You can use this trio in plenty of ways, not just in water. You can put the same number of drops in a capsule, fill the rest with a carrier oil, and take it. Or you can rub the oils on the bridge of your nose, behind your ears, or on the bottoms of your feet. If you're giving it to children, you can add one drop of each to a teaspoon of local honey. **Always be careful not to get essential oils in your eyes or ears. If you do, dilute with a carrier oil, never with water!** And do your own research, don't just take my word for it.)
And the Rest Is History
I bought my first oils in February 2014 and have used them every day since. When I finally took the plunge, I bought what's called the Premium Starter Kit. It came with 11 different oils and a diffuser! I use that diffuser every day. My favorite combo is Stress Away and Peppermint, which we like to call Uplift & Unwind. I LOVE it!
I can't tell you how much I've loved using these oils. From easing everyday muscle soreness with Panaway, to freshening up my laundry with Purification, to adding lemon to my water, to one of my all-time favorite things ever: my new whipped coconut oil and Frankincense facial moisturizer. My skin feels better than it maybe ever has. SOLD!
And here's the thing: I'm really not a salesy kind of girl. I never want to come across as pushy, but I just HAVE to share. Because, y'all, they work. I want to tell everyone I meet. Every time I scroll Facebook and see another friend dealing with life using chemicals when a simple essential oil would do, I want to drive over to their house with my oils and oil them up! But that would be weird, so I hold back. It's just so hard when I know it could help them.
Can I also say how funny it is that I love these? I don't even recycle, y'all. I'm so not a crunchy, tree-hugging girl. I love eating foods that are terrible for me and have never cared. But I'm really excited about how my family is feeling emotionally and physically when we use these oils. I love that they're natural and that we aren't using so many chemicals in our home. Strange, I know, but worth every penny.
I'm offering a special welcome kit to anyone who buys a Premium Starter Kit. Click HERE to find out more!
I've also started a Sweet Home Oils Facebook group where I'll share lots of info and testimonials, answer questions, and cheer you on in your wellness journey. Send me an e-mail and I'll add you: TheTurquoiseHome @ gmail . com. (It's a secret group, so I'll have to add you by e-mail.)
I'm definitely not giving up my regular DIY, crafts, and home decor posts here at The Turquoise Home. But I'll be sprinkling in a few essential oil posts every now and then.
Whew! Are you still with me?? Sorry for being so long-winded. Thanks for reading my story! I hope that if you have any questions about essential oils, you'll leave a comment or e-mail me. I'd love to help in any way I can!
Disclaimer: This has been my personal experience with essential oils, and I promise it happened just as I described. While this worked for me, your experience may be different. I'm not a doctor or medical professional, just a girl sharing her story. You are your own best advocate for your health, and I encourage you to do your own research. When I refer to essential oils, I mean only Young Living Essential Oils, which are safe for ingestion. Most other oils are not. This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure disease.
