I love the holiday cheer and the spirit of giving that the winter season brings. However, these colder months also bring the blues of sniffly noses, sneezes, dry skin, and a compromised immune system. The good news? Essential oils and oil-infused products can help. Here are my top 5 tried and true tips to conquer winter and to take charge of your family's health and wellness.
1. THIEVES Everything!
Don't ask - just trust me on this - THIEVES everything! Diffuse it, apply it topically, take it as a supplement, clean everything with it, brush your teeth with it, soap your body with it, mouth wash it … you get my point. Just Thieves everything.
So, do you know the Legend of Thieves? According to Gary Young, there are more than 15 different versions of the legend of Thieves. This one is my favorite:
During the 15th century the Black Plague happened in Asia and Europe, killing 75 to 200 million people. The spice merchants used their knowledge in aromatic spices and whipped up a concoction as a defense against the plague. They then robbed the dead and the dying, and managed to survive. When they got captured, they were presented to the King, which offered them a lighter punishment if they reveal their secret spice remedy. The secret recipe was shared throughout the kingdom. It is from this recipe where the Thieves essential oil recipe was based on. Such an interesting tale!
Thieves essential oil blend contains Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils. This most amazing blend has many uses. Check out Young Living's whole Thieves product line!
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2. RED Up!
Our family begins our day with a 2-oz shot of Ningxia Red, aka our "liquid supplement". This powerful antioxidant drink is packed with the super fruit puree of wolfberry, plus the juice and extracts of plum, aronia, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate. The addition of Lemon, Orange, Yuzu, and Tangerine essential oils to this great-tasting treat, make this a powerful healthy drink to support your overall wellness. To a busy mom like me, this is the easiest way to offer my family a high nutrient-densed superfood that support our energy levels, normalize cell function, and boost our immune systems. RED Up everyone!
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3. TRIPLE PUNCH POWERHOUSE for Respiratory Support!
In our home, we make our own supplements using Young Living's Vitality essential oils. During the Winter Season, we support our health and wellness by making the LLP capsules - LLP stands for Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint Vitality essential oils. Lemon and Lavender vitality oils have powerful antioxidant and cleansing properties, while Peppermint vitality oil enhances healthy gut function and supports your respiratory system. All three oils can boost your body's natural defenses, and when combined in a capsule provides a triple punch powerhouse for your immune system, digestive system, and respiratory system.
4. DIFFUSE the Situation!
If you have been to any of my essential oil classes, I'm sure you heard me say "Don't ever underestimate the power of diffusing the oils." Diffusing essential oils in a cold-air diffuser atomize oil molecules into super microfine mist, where they can stay suspended in the air for several hours. Inhaling diffused oils like Lavender or Stress Away oil can relax the body, clear the mind, and balance your emotions. Diffusing Peppermint, Lemon, or Thieves oil can help purify the air of unpleasant odors, and help rid your home or workplace of unwanted yucky stuff in the air. As you can see, diffusing essential oils bring powerful benefits. Be sure to diffuse your favorite oil everyday!
Winter Wellness Diffuser Recipe #1:
3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
5 drops Citrus Fresh Essential Oil
Winter Wellness Diffuser Recipe #2:
3 drops Lemon essential oil
3 drops Lavender essential oil
3 drops Peppermint essential oil
Winter Wellness Diffuser Recipe #3:
5 drops Thieves essential oil
4 drops Lemon essential oil
All the oils in these three recipes are in the Premium Starter Kit!
The Premium Starter Kit with the Desert Mist Diffuser - a perfect addition to your Wellness Cabinet!
5. Don't forget GUT HEALTH!
About 70-80% of our immune system is in our digestive tract, that's why keeping your gut healthy is very important. Limit your intake of sugar, consume plenty of high-fiber foods, and incorporate fermented foods into your diet. Supplements can significantly support your digestive system, and Young Living has some amazing supplements for gut health:
d. Life 9
f. Inner Defense (Thieves in a capsule!)
Listen to a Young Living podcast on how to support your Digestive Health.
Well, there you have it - my top five tried and true tips for Winter Wellness. Have a Merry Christmas from my Oily Family to yours! - Majal "LOVE" Minguez
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