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Cold, Sinus and Respiratory Issues? Purification, Thieves, Raven and R.C. are some of my favorite Young Living therapeutic grade Essential Oils for those situations. Below are a few ways you can use the oils to help the body when these issues arise. Purification Whenever I feel any kind sign of a sinus, congestion, or respiratory problems, I put one drop of Purification from the bottle on a cotton ball. Tear the ball into 2 pieces and stuff into my ear openings--never drop the oils in the ear canal. I do this at bedtime and if I awake during the night, I add a drop of oil to the cotton and reinsert. I continue this every night until I feel the problem is gone. This is a good oil for diffusing (with a small machine that disperses molecules of the oil into the air) or in a spray (coming soon to the Earth Goods Store) to purify the air. Thieves This is one of the strongest oils. It was based on a formula that grave robbers used during the Black Plague of Europe to avoid the disease. You can put this oil on the soles of the feet without diluting, but for other areas of the body, I recommend 10 to drops of V-6 or organic olive oil base to 1 to 2 drops of Thieves. If you feel any burning or irritation, apply moreV-6 or olive oil over the area. Do not get too close to eyes or eyelid. For sinus, apply to sinus pressure areas - apply a couple drops of the diluted Thieves solution to the cheekbones, forehead area, behind the ears, under the nose For sore throat - apply under ear and down neck to the Adam’s apple, around the back of the neck and down a few inches of the spine over the thalamus area For chest cold - apply to areas over the lungs. Thieves blend is great for diffusing, but it needs to be used sparingly--no more than 15 minutes per hour. It is also great for spraying surfaces and this oil comes in a special version for cleaning (available at the Earth Goods Store). Raven Another Young Living blend that has several oils known to help with respiratory issues. Steam Tent - Put on a kettle of pure non-chlorinated or fluoridated water. When boiling, pour into a bowl and add 2 or 3 drops of Raven. Being careful of burns, bend you head over the bowl and use a towel to create a tent to hold in the steam and inhale the steam through you nose and mouth. Hot Compress - Put on a kettle of pure non-chlorinated or fluoridated water. When it gets hot, pour into a bowl and add 2 or 3 drops of Raven. You want the temperature to be as hot as you stand on your skin without burning. Saturate a clean towel in the liquid and carefully wring out as much of the liquid as you can. Apply wet towel over lung area and then tuck a dry towel over it to hold in the heat longer. When it begins to get cool, remove and dry the skin thoroughly. You can also carry this bottle with you and open it occasional to smell. R.C. I use this oil without diluting around the sinus and chest area as with Purification. I also carry the bottle and smell it often. It is good for diffusing and spraying in the air and on surfaces. Young Living Essential Oils Remember not to drop oils into the ears or get too near eyes or eyelids. If you have any questions or considering use for those more sensitive like children or pets, there is a reference book at the Earth Goods Store you can come in and read more. For use on the skin (other than the soles of feet), these oils can be diluted with Young Living V-6 Massage Oil or organic olive oil if you feel any discomfort. The Earth Goods store has several Young Living Essential Oils in stock with some in smaller sizes. You can order online by creating an account at www.youngliving.com using sponsor # 601034 and have them shipped to your door. You can schedule a consultations at the Harton House, or by phone, with Energy for Change if you’d like to learn more. Ask about classes coming up on Young Living Essential Oils soon. |