I don’t know about you, but between work, training, kids, family and everything else, the energy that’s been going around the last week or so has been pretty darn funky. We expect life to get super busy most of the time, and absolutely cray cray some of the time so I guess we're in one of those phases! I had a bunch of back-to-back work days that lasted from 730 AM to after 10 PM and I still felt like I needed more hours in the day.
Being that busy definitely got me stressed. All week, I’d get something crossed off my list and then two things would pop up in its place! By the time Friday after work rolled around, me and the man needed to do something fun and restorative. So what did I suggest? Let’s go shopping for crystals and essential oils! Like the great husband that he is, he smiled and said, “let’s do it!”
I think everyone’s approach to spirituality is a very personal journey. I love finding ways to bring positive energy and introspection into my life. I also love to connect that to a focus on holistic health--that means mind, body and spirit! Little things like the right crystal, some incense or scented oil, along with a brief morning ritual can help soothe my stress and energize me for the day! And hey, let’s admit it: a little hocus pocus is just fun!
You can bet I’ll be eager to talk about the favorite parts of my spiritual practice from time to time. This week, I wanted to share some of my favorite essential oils. These are great for adding a pleasant scent to the air, of course, but each is also alleged to have properties that have a more direct health benefit.
Here are my 7 Faves, not in any particular order:
Peppermint: Peppermint is found in everything from toothpaste to chewing gum. As an essential oil, it helps ease breathing and is a digestive aid. For aromatic, topical, or dietary use. It is also great for muscle aches, spasms, fatigue, alertness and memory.
Frankincense: Perhaps the most precious of the ancient oils, frankincense is highly sought after by modern consumers for its many uses, including relaxation, immune support, and mood enhancement. For aromatic, topical or dietary use. I love to use this when meditating too. It helps open your "third-eye" chakra!
Lavender: One of the most popular oils, lavender has been cherished for its unmistakable aroma and its therapeutic properties for thousands of years. Lavender is widely used and accepted for its calming and relaxing qualities. For topical, aromatic, or dietary use. I love to diffuse lavender at home and with clients to help people relax and calm their minds.
Lemon: Another favorite, this essential oil powerhouse is cold-pressed from lemon rinds to preserve its delicate nature and potent properties. Lemon is known as a powerful aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser that can be used to complement many other oils. Diffusing lemon in a room can cleanse the air and uplift mood. It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaning booster. For aromatic, topical or dietary use.
Deep Blue Soothing Blend: According to recent studies, more than half of us are sufferers of ongoing discomfort. Deep Blue® is dōTERRA®'s soothing solution to this challenge. Wintergreen, camphor, peppermint, blue tansy, blue chamomile, helichrysum and osmanthus work together to ease achy joints and sore muscles. Its effects are deep and penetrating with sustained results. Once gently rubbed into the area of discomfort, Deep Blue's cool therapeutic benefit will be felt almost immediately. For topical use only. I love this in oil form, but it is also available in a lotion! I use this all the time, especially after training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Definitely soothes the body aches.
Intune Focus Blend: InTune is a proprietary blend of amyris, patchouli, frankincense, lime, ylang ylang, sandalwood, Roman chamomile essential oils, carefully selected for their ability to enhance focus and support healthy thought processes. This blend helps those who have difficulty paying attention to stay on task and sustain focus. I love using Intune before I train BJJ, when I have a long day at work, or several things to get accomplished. It definitely keeps me focused!
Melaleuca (Tea Tree): Recognized by its more common name "tea tree", melaleuca has been revered for its cleansing and regenerative properties, especially for the skin. Composed of more than ninety different compounds, melaleuca has limitless therapeutic applications. For aromatic, dietary, or topical use. Melaleuca is a great skin healer. From acne to inflammation problems, it will help heal all.
Now these are only a few of my faves, but there are many more that I love. I definitely encourage you to experiment and use some different oils to help with any ailments naturally or even to just diffuse in your house for some great aromas. Have fun with them! I’d love to hear what some of your favorite oils are!
What essential oil products do you use? Do you think you can link them? Thanks for the good read!