Peppermint!!!!!!

May I introduce you to Peppermint!!!

Peppermint is a very popular essential oil! It smells so good! It reminds me of Christmas! 

 It is used to support and encourage! Diffusing it is a must! 

 It helps with focus and concentration.  I use this a lot during our homeschooling hours.

Anyone got hot flashes? This is the oil for you!!
Just add a few drops with water in a glass spray bottle!

It also is a digestive aid: nausea or sour stomachs anyone?!

 Need energy? Inhale some peppermint for an energy boost.  

And one of my favorite uses: It can help release head pressure! 

 

****Frankincense****

Frankincense

Today we are going to talk about Frankincense.  I know many of you have heard about the wise men who brought those crazy oils to Jesus when he was young. Ever wonder why they would bring such a silly gift?  Oils were highly regarded and could be used for currency, healing and health, and anointing. They were gifts given to Kings.  (Here is an awesome webinar Oils of the Bible done by Jessica Hinojosa and Melodye Reynolds.)  Essential oils are mentioned over 180 times in the Bible and Frankincense is mentioned 22 times.  

Frankincense is distilled from the Boswellia tree.
*The Boswellia tree has to be over 40 years old before they can use it
for essential oils.*

 This special oil had many uses in ancient times such as Holy anointing, help to enhance meditation, embalming and perfume.

 Today we use it to promote your immune system, soften the aging process, it helps promote calmness. Frankincense also supports your nervous system during times of stress. It's spiritually grounding and can help support your joint health and emotional well being. 

~~~Lavender~~~

Today starts our adventure into oils.  I know oils are so popular right now, but for the right reasons! They can help support so much and are so beneficial, plus they are natural! 

 Lets talk first of ways to use oils.  You can use them topically (feet, neck, lotions, ect.), you can us a diffuser or inhalation (I love this way) or you can ingest them (please do research as to which ones you can!!)


We are going to go through the starter kit you could receive through Young Living.  Our first oil is Lavender.  One of my Favorites.  Its a calming, relaxing and promotes rest.  We love to use it at night in the diffuser to promote a restful night sleep.

 

Lavender promotes 10/11 body systems. 

 Integumentary
Muscular
Nervous
Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Immune
Respiratory
Reproductive
Lymphatic

 A little tip ***use essential oils on your feet, they have the biggest pores and a great way to support your whole body***

 

 Disclaimer: All content on this blog is my personal opinion and experiences. Nothing is meant to diagnosis, treat or prevent anything. Please consult with you medical providers as you would with making any changes to your lifestyle. I am not a medical professional but am a healthy living advocate.

Let me introduce myself....

Welcome, Welcome Friends!

This is my 1st ever blog post, OK well, maybe 3rd because I did try this years ago and it did not stick.  So here I am again! I'm not your typical blogger! I am more of a non-blogger blogger! This takes effort and is out of my comfort zone, but I decided to step out of the boat!

So here I am, I am Olivia, wife to David, (wow we have been married going on 12 years!) and we have 5 beautiful children, David (8), Elizabeth (5), Samuel (4), Charlotte (3) and Georgiana (8 months) If you notice something neat about my girls name add it to the comment section.

We are a homeschooling family, and by homeschool I mean that we school at home without the restrictions of having set hours.  We learn all day long and weekends too, but with freedom and it's beautiful!

Another thing about me is that I love essential oils! I will write a blog post just about them eventually so that I can show you just how awesome they are! If you would like to check it out Young Living Essential Oils.  If you are interested in learning more about being a wholesale member/distributor, you can receive many rewards to becoming a wholesale distributor including 24% off retail price.  I would love for you to join my team!

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