 |Have you been wondering about the benefits of using essential oils in your daily life? Perhaps you have heard friends or family members talking about essential oils, or you have seen links or discussions about them online, and you would like more information about what essential oils are all about.If so, you have found the right blog post! This post will provide an overview of essential oils.  "Nurturing yourself is not selfish - it's essential for survival and your well-being." ~ Renee Peterson Trudeau What are essential oils?If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. Essential oils are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils provide plants with protection against environmental threats and play a role in plant pollination. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices. Recommended: Best Essential Oils of 2019  How can essential oils be used?There are so many fantastic ways that essential oils can be used and can be categorized into three different methods:
There are almost endless ways that essential oils can be used every single day. Some of my favourites include using them aromatically with the help of a diffuser (my favourite oil is lavender), safe and natural household cleaning (a great oil for this is lemon) and lotion for pain relief (I use it on my wrists). When using essential oils, it's important to take note of the appropriate and safe uses of the specific oils application. Later this month I will post about what to consider when using essential oils around animals and pets, so check back for that! For professional information about the medical uses of essential oils, speak with a doctor or veterinarian with any concerns or questions. There are also many different ways that essential oils can be crafted through recipes and DIY (do-it-yourself) practices. Stayed tuned for tutorials and how-to's coming to the blog soon, but in the meantime, check out some of these great options through the doTERRA website: DIY for wellness: DIY for cleaning: DIY for fun:  Where can I start buying essential oils?Now that we have explored what essential oils are and some of the ways they can be used, you may be interested in finding out where to actually purchase some for your own use. There are many different options to buy essential oils, including local stores and various companies. When I started purchasing and using essential oils for myself, I wanted to know that the product I was using was safe and pure. Watch the video below for more information about what helped me choose doTERRA Essential Oils: More Resources Already using essential oils? Comment below with your experience of using essential oils, how you use them and your favourite recipe or DIY method to share with other readers. References: doterra.com  Essential oils are highly concentrated and as such should be used with great care, particularly with children, pregnant women, or those with medical conditions. The statements and information on this website are not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent disease. The links on this page may be embedded with affiliate links for products that I may receive commission from.
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6/12/2017 01:18:00 am
I'm so glad to hear you have found benefit from using essential oils.. they have so many uses, including stress relief. Thanks for sharing! 6/12/2017 01:20:36 am
I'm glad to hear essential oils are an interest to you - it's amazing how many uses they have! Let me know if you have any questions about them, I'm happy to help. :) 6/12/2017 01:09:16 pm
Interesting read! I use essential oils only for my occasional bath ( don't have one at home, but love to have a bath during my holidays ) For me it is pure relaxing and pampering myself with some nice oils which smell good and are good for my skin. 6/12/2017 09:12:02 pm
There are so many ways you can use essential oils in the bath or through home spa methods - in a bath is a great way to feel more relaxed and benefit from their amazing scent. Thanks for sharing! 6/12/2017 01:35:09 pm
This was such a great read. I love my essential oils and use them with my clients. They have literally changed my life. 6/12/2017 09:12:46 pm
So great to hear how beneficial essential oils have been in your life, and I'm glad that you're able to share them with others, too. Thanks for sharing! 6/12/2017 09:14:09 pm
Diffusing is one of my favourite ways to use essential oils, too.. it's so easy! I'm going to check out your website for that bath bomb recipe. I'm very interested in making my own spa essentials. Thanks so much for sharing, Kelly! This was such an informative post! I feel like you covered everything there is to cover on essential oils (: I personally love them and never travel without them. I like Bergamot and Ylang Ylang for when I feel anxious. I can't wait to check out those DIYS you posted!! 6/12/2017 09:15:28 pm
Hi Allie! I haven't tried those essential oils yet, I'll have to check them out. I would like to write a post about how essential oils can help more specifically with stress and anxiety so I'll keep this in mind - thanks so much for sharing! 6/12/2017 07:38:12 pm
Essential oils are so essential! I love lavender for calming and tea tree for cleansing. I'd like to dabble in the aroma wellness. Great post! 6/12/2017 09:16:49 pm
Lavender is my absolute favourite essential oil but there are so many others depending on their use. I believe that lemon is really helpful for cleaning, too. Thanks for your comment, Nova! 6/14/2017 07:21:52 pm
That's amazing that you have been using essential oils for so long! I'm excited to see the benefits of using them over time, as well. Thanks so much for sharing, Jenn! Very useful information Heather. I have been using essential oils for about a year and love them. Love to put a few drops of lavendar on the end of my yoga mat for my bedtime practice! I always enjoy reading your posts and love your blog so I have nominated you for a Blogger Recognition Award. Check out my post at https://lisadesignslife.com/blogger-recognition-award/ to see your award. Congrats! 6/16/2017 05:29:31 pm
Hi Lisa! Great idea to put a drop of essential oil on your yoga mat, thanks for the tip! Thank you so much for your kind words about my blog and for nominating me. I was just recently nominated by another blogger, as well - it's so great that we can recognize the hard work of other bloggers in this way. If you're interested in reading my post, here is the link: http://www.heatherleguilloux.ca/blog/blogger-recognition-award-acceptance-nominations 7/14/2017 10:37:12 pm
Hi Callie, I'm glad to hear this article was helpful for you. Let me know if you have any specific questions about essential oils - happy to help! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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