essential oils

You may or may not know, but I like essential oils. My sister introduced me to them many years ago. I love Essential Oils. I use dōTERRA oils.

The main way I use my oils is to diffuse them. I do have some 10ml roller bottles where I mix the essential oil with fractionated coconut oil to easily rub on my skin either as a perfume or for a more specific reason.

Specifically, I have a roller bottle for my sore ankle, which I broke a few years ago. It still gives me grief. The blend I use is ICE BLUE.  For me, it helps with pain and swelling. It is applied topically to provide a soothing and cooling sensation that is perfect for a comforting massage. I have found that it has really helped with my ankle and has slightly reduced my pain levels and has relaxed the muscles in my ankle.

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-deep-blue-soothing-blend

I also really like LAVENDER. It helps me relax after a stressful day. I tend to rub on my temples and the back of my neck, and even sometimes a few drops on my pillow.

Essential oils have also helped my cat Nala. She is a fussy girl, and within the first year I had her, she had a couple of urine infections. I did go to the vet for treatment with antibiotics and fluids. I have a contact on Facebook who is a vet with an interest in essential oils. It was suggested to diffuse a blend of frankincense, lavender and juniper berry and balance. Although I don’t diffuse all the time, I do regularly diffuse and have never had an issue since!

At the moment, I really like the smell of Tea Tree oil. I find it really refreshing. I have made myself a spray bottle to use at work, when I come across some FUNKY smells! I just love the fresh smell of tea tree oil!