Emergency Preparedness (Essential Oils style!)

Emergency preparedness has received a great amount of attention in the last few months; I thought I would share my take on being prepared with essential oils. I do not recommend replacing medical treatment with essential oils and I do believe that sometimes medical care is necessary. I do feel that we, as a society have become very dependent on the medical community, and often look to them for every little affliction.  There may be an event where you cannot get medical attention. In light of Superstorm Sandy, and other epic events, I have been led to share my arsenal for emergencies with you. There are 15 oils that my family is never without. Here are the first five:

AromaTouch for stress relief, AromaTouch is commonly used for relaxation and stress relief.  It also helps to reduce inflammation, just massage it onto affected muscles. AromaTouch also enhances massage benefits.

Pure Laurel Leaf extract is one of the
 key ingredients found in Breathe

Breathe for respiratory support. Helps to ease respiratory distress, just diffuse and inhale or apply to sinuses and chest.   Breathe helps to relax the body and mind. Use during allergy season, apply to chest to clear the lungs and apply on sinuses to relive sinus congestion.

Deep Blue for muscle and joint health. Deep Blue helps to relieve muscle and joint pain caused by arthritis, bruises, headaches, inflammation, overexertion, sprains, and more. Also use it before and after working out. Just apply it directly to muscles and joints.

DigestZen utilizes pure Peppermint extract

DigestZen for natural digestive support, DigestZen relieves digestive discomforts such as food poisoning, acid reflux, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea-apply on the stomach area, or take in a capsule or sublingually. It also helps to support digestive function.

Pure Clove Bud Extract is one of
 the key ingredients found in On Guard

On Guard for natural immune defense. On Guard contains oils shown to inhibit MRSA (antibiotic resistant staph bacteria). It stops the growth of viruses and bacteria.  Diffuse or apply on location; it can also be used to clean surfaces. On Guard aids in mold inhibition, helps kill airborne pathogens, helps knock out colds and sore throats. Gargle with a teaspoon of water and 1-2 drops of On Guard then swallow. It also helps support the immune system, just take it in a capsule, or diffuse. I make a mixture using local honey, fresh organic lemons, and On Guard to add to my tea if I feel a cold coming on.  It has a lovely cinnamon flavor, with medicinal benefits.



Come back in a few days for the the next five oils that everyone will want access to in an emergency!