Essential Oils Wellness

<p>One of my favorite essential oils comes from the Douglas Fir tree, Douglas Fir Essential Oil. Nestled deep within the verdant forests of North America, the Douglas Fir tree stands tall and majestic. This essential feels like magic every time I reach for it. Beyond its grandeur, this tree offers a gift that has been [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Eucalyptus is another one of my favorite plants. Eucalyptus is a towering tree native to Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines; and is widely renowned not only for its beauty but also for its versatile uses, particularly in the realm of health and wellness. With its aromatic leaves and powerful oil, the Eucalyptus tree offers a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As we continue to move through this crisis, it is critical not to panic and instead take each day at a time. As we self quarantine ourselves and find almost everything has been purchased in stores from essentials to seemingly outlandish items, it is important to remember we can make some items ourselves with things [&hellip;]</p>

<p>What is happening&#8230; The recent news regarding has some people in a near panic and others dismissing information. The reality is the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies this outbreak as a pandemic and public health emergency. The word pandemic only refers to the geographic spread of disease. As announcements are made by the WHO, other countries, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Sage plant (also known as Salvia Sclarea) has been used throughout history for a variety of reasons: as a ritual to cleanse an area of evil, aid with digestive problems, seasoning, hormonal health, visual problems, improve memory&#8230;the list goes on. The name/ word sage comes from the Latin word salvia meaning &#8220;healing plant&#8221; or [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The end of every pregnancy is usually filled with excitement and some fear as you prepare for the arrival of your family. Essential oils can be used to prepare your mind and body for labor. I used essential oils throughout my pregnancy to help with symptoms and stay healthy; when I became full term I [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Many people wonder what essential oils can be used for and what benefit is it to use them instead of other items. Aside from using essential oils to aid in the maintenance and healing of your body; many use them the replace routine medicines which are in your cabinet at home. Think about what medications [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I am currently nearing the end of my second pregnancy and I have been blessed to feel every change my body went through. From feeling the baby attach to the uterus (this was painful), to the symptoms from the surge of hormones (from nausea and pain to depression), to the stretch of my skin (burning &#8230; [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Healing, health, balance, and wellness takes consistency. I have felt a tremendous difference in my body by using oils every day and have noticed a difference in the people I am around when I am wearing them. I use oils to help support, maintain, and heal my body. Support can come in different ways depending [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I know it has been a while, approximately a little over three months. A lot has happened since my last post. Apart from becoming overwhelmingly busy at school; I am pregnant. Since finding out, I have been going through some overwhelming emotions, which have and still catch me by surprise. Taking care of your emotional [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Choosing a diffuser for your oils doesn&#8217;t have to seem overwhelming and you don&#8217;t have to spend a lot of money either. There are four different main types of diffusers for essential oils: nebulizing, ultrasonic/ humidifying, evaporative, and heat diffusers. A nebulizing diffuser is probably the best type of diffuser and probably also the most expensive. They [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Unwinding at night can be a challenge depending on what is happening in your daily life. Between work, projects, children, friends, spouses, parents, school&#8230; sometimes it can be difficult shutting your brain down and unwind. Getting a good night&#8217;s rest with adequate REM sleep is important for restoring and maintaining our emotional wellbeing, mental, and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Vetiver Essential Oil Vetiver Essential Oil — Read on jasminehutchinson.blog/2018/10/09/vetiver-essential-oil/ More than just for #sleep and #relaxation</p>

<p>This is one of my FAVORITE essential oils!!! This woodsy earthy scent has a grounding feeling. I love it. This is my go-to oil when I am tired, brain won&#8217;t shut off, I am only going to get four hours of sleep, or when the kiddo is having trouble sleeping. It comes in handy. I know I [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Using essential oils does more than just filling the air with a wonderful scent, it&#8217;s aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a term used to describe the inhalation or massage using an essential oil. It is a type of science that uses the essences from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote the health/healing of the mind, body, and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; September can be a busy time for most families scrambling to get ready for the new school year. Purchasing school supplies, clothes, and reinforcing bedtimes are just some of the materialistic and emotional changes this month brings. Along with new teachers and friends, comes a wide range of new germs which can be introduced [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Peppermint (Mentha) essential oil is by far one of my favorites, it is almost as widely used as Lavender. I usually have multiple bottles in rotation at a time. I love smelling the fresh, sharp, crisp scent in the morning, taste in my tea, the cooling sometimes tingling sensation I feel on my skin, and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Traveling can be a beautiful, adventurous, and sometimes a learning experience. Bringing essential oils on the trip can aid in events which pop up unexpectantly. When away from home things pop up which can be out of the ordinary. Experiencing difficulty sleeping, stomach issues, or even allergies are some of the unexpected events which can occur. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>One of the best things about life is it is always changing. Seasons come and go. This can also be what makes life most stressful especially when everything is going well. It can be difficult trying to stay balanced in an unbalanced world but; it can be done. In-between being a new wife to a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Adding essential oils to my daily life has been a life-changing experience for me. I am going to try and put into words what led me to begin my journey. Before I officially decided to try oils, I was a little skeptic. I believed/believe using herbs and having a healthy lifestyle was a key part [&hellip;]</p>