Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils. It is referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife” or the "everything oil".  I mentioned Lavender in my Essential Oils and the Spring Season, so I want to provide a little more information on the oil. I personally use it almost every night to support great sleep and keep a calm mind. I will diffuse it before bed and I have also created a lotion with coconut oil and will rub it under my nose when I get into bed. It has worked very well for me for both falling asleep and an overall better night's rest. Below I've listed just a few of the most common uses for the oil.

Calming

Diffuse 1-2 drops of lavender oil.  Rub 2-3 drops of lavender oil in your cupped palms, then use the inhalation method to calm the mind.   Rub on the feet, temples, wrists (or anywhere) for an immediate calming effect on the body.

Sinuses

Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help keep your sinuses healthy. You can also do a "lavender swipe". Put a drop on your finger and swipe the inside of your cheek. This doesn't taste good, but it is effective.

Sleeping

Many people put a drop of lavender on their hands and spread on their pillow at night to help get a good night of rest. 

For healthy skin, put a drop of lavender on:
Bee sting / Insect bite

Minor burn

Cuts
Lips
Mix with melrose and coconut oil = great for keeping skin smooth and moist, especially in the winter

If you couldn't tell already, lavender is wonderful for the skin. Many people include it in their DIY face moisturizers or serums. I plan on making one soon that will include lavender, and will post the recipe.

How to buy therapeutic grade lavender essential oil.

Essential Oils and the Spring Season!

Spring is one of the best times of the year in Wisconsin. It means the weather is getting warmer and the trees and plants are blooming. I love to spend time outside. One thing that comes along with the warmer weather are all of the plants blooming and pollen. I've had experience with itchy eyes and runny nose in the spring since I was a kid.  I am so happy to say I have found a great oils recipe to help support a healthy system during this time of year.

The recipe is simple and calls for three oils: Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint- all found in the premium starter kit.

There are three ways you can use the oils:

1. Diffuse: add a few drops of each oil to your diffuser
2. Ingest: add several drops of each to an empty veggie capsule and top with a a carrier oil (such as olive oil, coconut oil or almond oil) Take several times a day as needed.  OR add several drops of each to some food such as honey, yogurt or a drink. I personally add mine to the antioxidant rich Ningxia Red that I drink each morning.
3. Topical:  Make a roll-on and use liberally (see recipe below). Apply to bottoms of your last 3 toes (VitaFlex points for sinuses) and back of neck.

It's time to ditch those over the counter meds for an all natural remedy. Where can you get therapeutic grade essential oils?  Order here.


How to make a roll-on:

• 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
• 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• Carrier Oil (such as almond oil or olive oil)
• 15 ml bottle and roll on fitment

Directions:

1. Add essential oils to bottle.
2. Top with a carrier oil of your choice.
3. Add roll on fitment.
4. Roll on Vita Flex points for sinuses (bottoms of last 3 toes) and back of neck.