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Essential Oils

Rachb — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 13:09:44 GMT

If you use essential oils, please share what oils you use and how you use them. I'm intrigued and I'd like to start incorporating them into my routine. Thanks!

Re: Essential Oils

Laura14 — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:10:28 GMT

I take hot baths so sometimes I'll put them in to soften my skin. I also use them to rub into my nails after my bath and, occasionally, I'll do a hair treatment with them.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:12:53 GMT

My hair is thinning & I have had scalp issues lately so I started using some. I add rosemary & tea tree oil to Emu oil & apply to my scalp. My scalp feels so much better. I had dry places on my scalp & nothing I used helped until the Emu oil. I use Lavender oil on burns. I use Tea Tree oil on cuts, scrapes etc. I'm going to do more research on EO's. I want to buy a diffuser or nebulizer. I would like to use it in the winter with oils for colds or flu. I would also like to use it through out the year with eo's for different things.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:26:03 GMT

There is much to learn on incorporating these oils into your lifestyle. Many good books to read. You must be careful as they are very strong and may cause burns and irritation on the skin. Read up and get knowledgeable before you use them.

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Debra Nugent — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:58:42 GMT

First thing first, not all essential oils are created equal. Most companies use synthetics in the oils or other additives. An bottle only has to have 5% oil in it to be labeled pure. I would suggest reading up in them to start. I use Young living oils. They have a seed to seal guarantee. They grow, distill and bottle their oils. The only company to do so. I also belong to a Facebook group with lots of good info on what oils can do for you.

i use them for imunity on everyone in my house. On my husband to stop snoring, to help my kids focus better in school, on burns and cuts. I use them every day and love them. We no longer take over the counter meds because there is no need since we have our oils.

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RinaRina — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:24:15 GMT

Can SCREAM?

Has anyone successfully used essential oils for knee pain?

If so, which ones?

I've tried about 12 different ones. My knee surgery isn't until APRIL!!

TIA!

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Snowpuppy — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:18:16 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
Can SCREAM?

Has anyone successfully used essential oils for knee pain?
If so, which ones?

I've tried about 12 different ones. My knee surgery isn't until APRIL!!
TIA!

I've been using Ameo Muscle Mend. Wintergreen oil blended with a few others. A few drops massaged into the knee and I follow that with Ben Gay Extra strength. A really good warming effect but very medicinal so I use it at night.

I also use Biotone Muscle & Joint Relief Cream during the day. No scent, contains Arnica and Devils Claw for knee pain relief. Affordable, like $6 bucks for 2 oz.

In the meantime, soak in an Epsom salts bath. 1 cup in your bath water. I've also put the salts on a damp washcloth and massaged my knee directly with the salts. Make sure you drink plenty of water either during or just after your bath.

Direct heat like a heating pad on an old injury can increase blood flow to the area.

I injured my meniscus and it's been very slow to heal but I'm having success and yes my doctor agrees with self treatment for now. As long as I'm not worse or get another injury I can postpone Synvisc (1,000 bucks) or meniscus surgery.

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:15:53 GMT

Magnesium Gel may help you. I get it from BioNutrients online for my husband. Sometimes I add a little oregano oil, just for *heat*. It helps him. Soaking in a tub w/epsom salts helps too.

*oops! this was meant for "can I scream" poster....

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butterfly123 — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:00:30 GMT

@Rachb wrote:
If you use essential oils, please share what oils you use and how you use them. I'm intrigued and I'd like to start incorporating them into my routine. Thanks!

@Rachb as well as others on the subject. I would be interested in learning about essential oils also. Does anyone have any recommendations on books and on line resourses they would care to share? Thank you.

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butterfly123 — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:02:05 GMT

Great info Pandora. Thank you.

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Rachb — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:56:47 GMT

My mother-in-law ordered me her favorite book on the subject. It's backordered. I'll ask her the title. I'm diffusing my Peace & Calming right now as I lay in bed. I'm just loving it.

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blackhole99 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:44:09 GMT

I was really into EOs years ago and even took some courses on how to use them. I still use the oils like lavender, tea tree and peppermint. I always try to buy very good quality even if I'm only making cleaning products. I make an all purpose cleaning solution I put in a spray bottle and mix EO with baking soda to clean just about anything.

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Toppers — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 04:13:16 GMT

@Rachb wrote:
My mother-in-law ordered me her favorite book on the subject. It's backordered. I'll ask her the title. I'm diffusing my Peace & Calming right now as I lay in bed. I'm just loving it.

Hi @Rachb,

I think a plug-in diffuser would be nice to use.

I have been looking at some of those plug-in diffusers, but haven't picked one up yet.

Peace & Calm sounds like a nice oil blend, too.

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Rachb — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:55:33 GMT

@Toppers. I got the bamboo diffuser from Young Living. It's on my nightstand. I'm going to get another diffuser for downstairs. Probably a NOW diffuser from Amazon.

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Toppers — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:52:02 GMT

@Rachb wrote:
@Toppers. I got the bamboo diffuser from Young Living. It's on my nightstand. I'm going to get another diffuser for downstairs. Probably a NOW diffuser from Amazon.

Thanks for letting me know about the NOW diffusers, @Rachb. I knew about the ones from Young Living, but not about the ones from NOW.

Re: Essential Oils

Debra Nugent — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:53:24 GMT

Young living diffusers are made of medical grade plastic. Any diffuser that is not made of medical grade plastic I would be wary of because citrus oils eat through plastic and you do not want to be breathing in those chemicals.

for pain I use peppermint oil, wintergreen oil, YLs Ortho sport massage oil and panaway. Deep relief is by far my favorite though.

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Rachb — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:37:07 GMT

I'm really loving all my Young Living oils so far. I apply topically during the day and diffuse at night.

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RinaRina — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 23:22:37 GMT

@blackhole99 wrote:
I I always try to buy very good quality even if I'm only making cleaning products. I make an all purpose cleaning solution I put in a spray bottle and mix EO with baking soda to clean just about anything.

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After 3 weeks of use, I FINALLY figured out what's irritating me ... I smell like furniture polish! -- Lemon Pledge to be exact. It's Nature's Alchemy - Lemongrass. Ugh!

(I'd been applying it to my sore knee and an injured foot.)

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qvcaddition — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 07:46:24 GMT

ARMICA OIL GREAT FOR PAIN ON BACK AND KNEES. ALSO FOR BRUISES. Fades bruises within 24 hrs. I use straight oil,but have mixed it with body or face cream. You can buy it in a gel or cream.

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dreamieLil — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:59:22 GMT

@Debra Nugent wrote:
Young living diffusers are made of medical grade plastic. Any diffuser that is not made of medical grade plastic I would be wary of because citrus oils eat through plastic and you do not want to be breathing in those chemicals.
for pain I use peppermint oil, wintergreen oil, YLs Ortho sport massage oil and panaway. Deep relief is by far my favorite though.

I didn't know that about the diffusers.

thanks!