What is a Carrier Oil?

Essential Oils are potent. They are often referred to as "hot" which means they may cause a burning effect/feeling to the applied area. This can be typical if you have sensitive skin. Oils don't dilute with water so you need an oily substance to dilute with. This is where the carrier oil comes into play. Young Living has a V-6 oil which is a vegetable carrier oil. Other oils that you might have heard of that work as carrier oils are coconut oil and grape seed oil.

Wake Me Up!

A citrus/mint combo such as peppermint or spearmint and orange can be diffused in the morning what a great aroma to wake up too. You can send the kiddos to school with a roll-on bottle and so they can roll it on their wrists. For children under 5, replace the mint with fir. Mint can be strong so you might want to dilute it with a carrier oil if you are worried about sensitive skin.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus can be used for aches associated with a cold, flu or minor muscle injuries; also for congestion. When diffused, it is thought to stimulate the senses, in addition to clearing the nasal passages. Used much like Vick's VapoRub and applying to skin, take a few drops and mix with a teaspoon of a carrier oil, then rub it on your back, chest and feet bottoms. 

Want to read more about Eucalyptus? This link will take you to the Young Living blog. 

Suffering from Allergies?

Allergy suffers know what can set them off. Unfortunately, it isn't just spring but it can happen all year long. 
For congestion or allergies: If older than 5, use fir, chamomile, eucalyptus and peppermint. For those 5 or younger, use orange, cypress, fir and cinnamon. Diffused or diluted in a carrier oil such as coconut oil and rubbed on the chest or feet can help. 

It's Cold Season

To boost immune system: The "Thieves" blend is a combination of lemon or orange, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus and rosemary. If uncomfortable using eucalyptus because the child is younger than 6, substitute fir. Thieves oil can be diffused or diluted and applied to the bottom of a child's feet. I've also used a drop or two in warm water and then gargled with it for a sore throat.

Oola Report

Get more details about the contents and uses of the special blends of Young Living Oola Essential Oils as prepared by D. Gary Young. Thanks to Dr. Scott Johnson for preparing this comprehensive free report. Enjoy! After receiving the report, click on the link to join the conversation. ‪#‎Oola‬

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Free eBooks

Amazon has a few books about essential oils you can download for free. You don't need a tablet to read them, you can read them on your computer.

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*These ebooks were $0.00 as of posting, the price can change at any time. For additional results, you can always search the Kindle bookstore for Essential Oils.