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Cleaning Using Essential Oils

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:33:11 +0000

Replacing unsafe and harsh-smelling chemicals in your home by using essential oils is one of the many benefits of using essential oils!
Here are a few cleaning tips:

Dishwasher:
Add a few drops of essential oils to your dishwasher and clean more than just your dishes! Suggested oils for your dishwasher: lavender, melaleuca, lemon, or wild orange.

Laundry:
Add a few drops of essential oils to your laundry and enjoy a fresh smell as well as a very effective disinfectant! Eucalyptus kills dust mites (dust mites feed on our dead skin cells and leave 10x their body weight in fecal matter behind every day, and we are lucky enough to be allergic to their waste!) add 5 or more drops to each load of laundry. Add your favorite smelling essential oil to a dryer sheet and make the whole load smell fantastic!

Surface cleaners:
Use as plastic spray bottle filled with water and a few drops of any citrus essential oil or a defense blend to disinfect your kitchen and bathroom surfaces. You can also add a few drops of your hand dish soap to the mixture for a more soapy cleaner. Suggested oils: (for a medium to large spray bottle) 3 or more of any of the following – lavender, lemon, grapefruit, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, thyme, onguard, citrus bliss, or melaleuca. Be sure to shake the bottle at the beginning of and throughout cleaning since the oils will separate from the water.

Floors and carpets:
*For non-carpeted floors, add a 1/4 cup of white vinegar to a bucket of water. Add 5 drops of lemon or melaleuca. For a really dirty floor add several drops of dish soap to the mixture- this will clean even the dirtiest floors!
*Carpet freshener- 10 or more drops of essential oil in a cup of baking soda or borax powder. Seal in a container over night to allow the oils to absorb into the powder. Sprinkle over carpet and vacuum up. Or, in a water based filter system like in a Rainbow vacuum, just add essential oils to the water basin! In a system with a bag or canister, add essential oils to a rag and place in the bag or canister.

Deodorize Kitchens and Bathrooms:
Add any of the following oils to a spray bottle (shake throughout use): a few drops of each, rosemary, lemon, eucalyptus, and lavender or the blend Purify.

General cleaning and disinfecting:
Add any or all of the following oils to cleaning water: orange, lemon, or peppermint.

Good luck and happy cleaning:)

Cold Sores

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:51:54 +0000

Melaleuca (tea tree oil)
Melaleuca is an immune stimulant. By stimulating the formation of white blood cells Tea Tree promotes and strengthens the body’s immune system. Melaleuca is known as a cure all treatment for many chronic and acute bacterial, fungal and viral conditions.

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is regarded to have antiviral properties, useful in treating HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) infections, and to soothe inflammation

Lavender
Lavender speeds healing and stimulates cellular repair and regeneration and is excellent for all skin types. Application of lavender immediately soothes inflamed tissues.

Lemon
Lemon has antiviral properties. In a research study conducted in hospitals and dermatology clinics in Germany, lemon balm cream promoted the healing of blisters in five days compared to 10 days in the control group. Used regularly, lemon balm cream may decrease the frequency of recurrences.

Peppermint Oil
A study by the University of Heidelberg found that peppermint essential oil was found to penetrate the skin and have a direct virucidal effect against the Herpes Simplex Virus. Peppermint oil was also found to be active against an acyclovir-resistant strain of the herpes simplex virus.

Diet change
Lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning that we must get it through food or supplements because the body can’t make it on its own. It’s used to make protein, which we need to produce infection-fighting antibodies, enzymes, hormones, and body tissues. Lysine has been found to inhibit the spread of the herpes simplex virus.

Lysine is in Milk, eggs, red meat, brewers yeast, fish, wheat germ, cheese

Avoid the following; peanut butter, almonds, chocolate-these contains the amino acid Arginine, which competes with Lysine for being absorbed in the intestines.

Bee Stings and Insect Bites

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:37:12 +0000

There is nothing as much fun as being bitten or stung by any variety of insect. Bee stings especially can be painful and sometimes even life threatening. One of the quickest and most effective way of soothing insect bites and bee stings is to rub the purest lavender essential oil available. The more potent the better. Preferably CPTG (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade) essential oil. It will give quicker relief than any other grade of essential oil.

Be sure to remove the stinger if stung by a bee, then apply the essential oil. After applying the lavender essential oil, eucalyptus or basil can also be applied. Applying a cold compress after the essential oils can also aid in pain relief.

Very few people have allergic reactions to bee stings, only about 3-4% of the population. If you are allergic, seek medical attention.

Lavender, basil, or eucalyptus essential oils are going to be an effect tool in combatting bee stings and insect bites this summer.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:22 +0000

Because of the many influential compounds found in eucalyptus, it is a key ingredient in cough and throat medicines and chest ointments. Eucalyptus is used widely both for its calming and clearing properties as well as to ease breathing.

Properties: Antibacterial, analgesic, anti-infectious, anticatarrhal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, expectorant and insecticidal.

Possible Uses: Eucalyptus essential oil, combined with bergamot

essential oil has been effective on the herpes simplex virus. It may also help with bronchitis, acne, endometriosis, ear inflammation, hay fever, flue, iris inflammation, high blood pressure, sinusitis and vaginitis.

Application:

Topically – Can be applied neat. Apply to reflex points or directly to area of concern. Dilute with a ratio of 1:1 for those with sensitive skin.
Aromatically – Diffuse.

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TerraShield Essential Oil Blend

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:28:00 +0000

Repellent Blend

TerraShield(TM) Repellent Blend is doTERRA’s all-natural, super-concentrated insect repellent formulated with a proprietary blend of 15 Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade(TM) essential oils that have been scientifically shown to repel insects more effectively than other synthetic insect repellents. Just a small amount of super-concentrated TerraShield will provide powerful coverage and lasts up to 6 hours per application. TerraShield smells great and can be used safely by everyone in the family without worry. For topical or aromatic use.

Common uses:

Natural insect repellant

If you would like to learn more about TerraShield essential oil blend or other essential oil blends, please contact TrydoTERRA.com.

Breathe Essential Oil Blend

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:04:13 +0000

Respiratory Blend

Whether caused by pollution or genetics, respiratory issues are prevalent in modern society, and doTERRA essential oils are the perfect way to ease breathing consistently for a sustained benefit. The remarkable blend of CPTG essential oils cleanses and soothes the upset airways, making it easier and more comfortable to breathe. Breathe includes the proprietary blend of peppermint, melaleuca, laurel leaf, lemon, eucalyptus and ravensara. This essential oil combination cleanses and soothes the airways. This respiratory blend can easily be applied topically to the chest, back, or bottom of feet giving the user fast and effective relief. Its pleasant aroma is calming to the senses and perfect for night time diffusion allowing for restful sleep. For aromatic or topical use.

Uses:

Bronchitis
Cold and Flu
Asthma
Cough
RSV
Congestion

If you would like to learn more about Breathe essential oil blend or other essential oil blends, please contact TrydoTERRA.com.

On Guard Essential Oil Blend

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:40:11 +0000

On Guard(TM) asserts a unique proprietary blending of oils, incorporating some of nature’s most valuable constituents. Studies have demonstrated citrus oils to produce some of the most prevailing benefits for eliminating unwanted bacteria, viruses and molds. Wild Orange essential oil, when combined with clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary offer diverse and effective models for use. Its unique aroma is well suited for routine diffusion, ridding the air of unwanted impurities such as bacteria. Safe to use on counter tops, On Guard(TM) is a non-toxic way to disinfect a variety of surface areas. Toxic molds have been identified as a major source for chronic respiratory infections and other health issues. Its prevalence in our homes and the environment is overwhelming. On Guard(TM) is superb for eliminating and controlling infectious molds due to the blended constituents of these extraordinary essential oils. On Guard(TM) can be used topically, internally and diffused into the air.

Common uses:

Bacteria
Mold
Viruses
Immune system support
Disinfectant

If you would like to learn more about On Guard essential oil blend or other essential oil blends, please contact TrydoTERRA.com.

Citrus Bliss Essential Oil Blend