Why I'm an #oilydietitian

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Hey!

So you've probably seen some of my posts about oils and might be thinking, "What the heck is an essential oil!" Well sit down and prepare to be educated my friend.

I freaking love oils. Like can't live without them and carry some everywhere I go! BTW, this cas smells AH-mazing!

 
 

I have been a member with Young Living since 2014 but didn't really dive in until the end of last year. I drag my feet with stuff and I had other things going on (that's life lol). Any who, ever since then, I can't get enough and will never look back. 

An essential oil is the aromatic, volatile liquid within many shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. It is usually extracted through steam distillation. The essential oil is the life blood of the plant and acts in the same way that our blood acts in our bodies - it delivers nutrients to the plant. Essential oils are highly concentrated and more potent than dried herbs, so a little goes a long way! Essential oils can support EVERY body system, promoting greater overall wellness for the physical body. Additionally, essential oils provide unique fragrances that can balance moods, lift the spirits, and bring more joy to our lives.

Young Living is different in so many ways compared to other oil companies out there. Here are a few reasons why I chose them: 

  1. Seed to Seal. 
  2. YL owns all its farms and is not out sourced by a third party. You can also tour their farms and be a part of the lavender harvest!
  3. What's on the bottle is in the bottle and that only! Most companies will use synthetic oils and then add fillers and other junk while labeling it "pure" or "100% organic". Only a small fraction actually has to be authentic. Unfortunately, this market is not regulated (just like supplements), which is why YL is 100% transparent and has the Seed to Seal quality. 

There are 3 ways to use essential oils:

Aromatically

This is just a fancy word meaning to breath in the oil. This can be done by placing a drop in your hand, rubbing them together, then cupping over your nose to slowly inhale the magic. Another method is to diffuse. YL has many diffusers for adults, kids, office, car, and computer that are medical grade. Diffusing can be a very effective tool for concentration, inspiration, shooing out the sickness (Thieves), calming, and even sleep (Lavender). 

Topically 

The easiest way to use an oil is topically. Each oil has a different purpose. For example, peppermint placed on the temples and back of the neck can ease tension or cool your down on a hot day. PanAway is great for that time of the month when rubbed on the abdomen or even to sooth sore muscles after a workout. Purification placed on a bug bite can calm the skin. The two places on the body that it is not recommended to place oils is of course the eyes and the ears. 

Internally

I 100% trust Young Living to ingest them. Most oils you can't do that with. For example, the oils that you buy at the grocery store only have 5-10% of the life source of the plant. Let me say that again, 5-10%!! The rest of the bottle is fillers and toxic junk that you don't want to put on you much less ingest. Young Living is 100% therapeutic grade. So, whats in the bottle is ALL of that essential oil (or combination of oils, if its a blend). This is extremely important when buying an oil. You want to make sure you are getting your moneys worth for one, and two, a pure product. 

My top 3 oils are... 

Frankincense

I love this one in my nightly face routine. It is used to promote grounding (which helps me to sleep) and promotes clear complexion. I ran out about 1 week ago and my face has hated me since. Believe me that that will never happen again!

 
 

 

Peace & Calming

This one was a life saver for me on my recent vacation! You see, I hate flying. It makes me so anxious and nervous that every little bump in the air makes me white knuckle the seat (if I haven't already caught a good buzz). This time, as the plane was taking off, I placed a drop on my wrists, and did the cupping method. I did not care if I looked like a crazy person, it freaking worked! That was the best flight for me ever because I was peaceful and calm ( <-- see what I did there!). 

 
 

Thieves 

Thieves has a spicy scent that consists of cloves, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary. Thieves has so many uses: diffuse in the home or office, home cleaning, soaps, personal care (toothpaste, mouthwash, floss). 

 
 

BONUS


NingXia Red

I look forward to my shot of NingXia Red everyday! Ningxia Red is packed with antioxidants from wolf berry, plum, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate. It also has vanilla, lemon, orange and tangerine essential oils added. Call me crazy but I feel instantly energized after taking it. I even use it as a pre workout! Another way to drink NingXia is by adding it in water. Check out the recipe below!

 
 

NingXia Red Drink

  • 2 ounces NingXia Red
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 20+ ounces of water (for desired taste -- more diluted/less diluted)
  • Glass or Stainless Steel cup

Add all ingredients to the cup and sip away! This is a great way to get your NingXia in all day :) 

Bath Bombs!!! 

Y'all!! I have had some not fun experiences with bath bombs but when I tried the new Lavender by Young Living, I was blown away! The scent is incredibly calming, I didn't have any funky skin side effects like I have with other products, and my skin was silky smooth after I got out. Plus, I slept like a baby! I love that I know what all the ingredients are {Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sucrose, Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) essential oil, Water/Aqua, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Maltodextrin (Non-GMO)} and that there is nothing icky about any of them! No chemicals and no extra junk. This is so important. Think about it. Your skin is the largest organ. When you bathe in hot water, your pores open and what ever is in that bath water is absorbed into your blood stream with in 20 seconds! Just keep that in mind when you choose other products. 

 
 

So, did I just blow you away with all the amazing benefits of essential oils? Do you want to learn more or are ready to get started living a chemical free life!? If so, please reach out to me or you can get started by going to this link here and getting product. 

If you need help figuring out where to get started, fill out the form below with your top 3 health concerns and I will be in contact with you soon!