Essential Oils

Like proper nutrition and exercise, they are a tool for a healthier lifestyle. For me, they were my “gateway” to some serious changes in my life. Essential oils are a great alternative to many personal and household products that contain less than desirable ingredients. If you aren’t supporting your body from all angles and avoiding products that distract your systems from functioning as designed, you aren’t realizing your full wellness potential. This is why I love Young Living; choices are easy for us and the community we have supports our health goals. You’ll find their products in every room of our house.

Why Essential Oils?

Let’s cut right to the chase here and dispel a few myths:

• Essential Oils are extracted from plants through steam distillation.

• They are not to be confused with fragrance or fragrance oils.

• They smell wonderful, are great if you’ve grown accustomed to avoiding fragrances, and are a welcomed option if you’re tired of smelling nothing.

• They are not technically “chemical free” since they are comprised of chemical constituents.

• The constituents are what make the “magic” happen.

• The good quality essential oils are “natural” - just steam extracting oil from plants.

• Just as much as quality matters, quality oils are more concentrated, so safety is equally as important.

• They can be overused, which is why it is important to dilute them and start off slow.

• They will not replace your medications. Let me repeat that for the compliance police… they will not replace drugs.

• Like diet and exercise they are a tool for a healthier lifestyle.