I came across a blog that has some interesting information compiled of studies done that prove the amazing power of essential oils. There is also other information on this blog that I enjoyed reading… http://essentialoilsbasicsblog.com/
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Here you can watch a little two part video on some history of essential oils:
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I got this nifty little car diffuser that you plug into the cigarette lighter. It has a little pad where you put a few drops of the essential oil of your choice. I got a bottle of peppermint oil I’ve been using, as it helps keep you alert. The advantages to using essential oils, rather than the different air fresheners you can find at the store, are:
-- essential oils smell so good!
-- essential oils will purify and oxygenate the air
-- essential oils kill germs and bacteria
-- essential oils eliminate mold and fungus
-- essential oils don’t just cover odors, but actually remove them
-- essential oils can keep you calm and alert
Commercial air fresheners in your car can have toxic chemicals you’re breathing, they don’t last very long, and I read they can irritate respiratory problems and allergies. I bought my car diffuser at vitacost.com for $6.59, but I’ve seen them for sale other places too.
Lemon, lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, pine, cinnamon, clove and tea tree are just some of the oils that are good for cleaning and purifying the air and removing odors.
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At vitacost.com, if you order $50.00 worth of products you get free shipping. I have been enjoying some of their natural products made with essential oils like:
-- “Natural Essence” toothpaste with tea tree and peppermint essential oils. Your teeth feel so fresh and clean after using this toothpaste. I read that essential oils naturally dissolve plague. It leaves your breath fresh, kills bacteria in your mouth, and doesn’t have toxic fluoride.
-- I’ve tried several of their shampoos and like each one. They have quite a few brands of organic shampoos with essential oils at good prices.
-- I like the organic eye liner and mascara I got here, plus they have nice lotions, soaps, and toiletries.
-- I do some of my grocery shopping here as they have quite a few organic products such as peanut butter, raw honey, coconut oil, hemp oil, teas, quinoa, sunflower seeds, etc.
-- I get my whole food vitamins here.
-- Vitacost.com carries some 100% pure essential oils.
-- I really like the laundry soap, dish soap and cleaners I’ve purchased that use essential oils. They smell good, aren’t toxic, and clean better than the other products I had been using.
