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About Essential Oils

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Essential oils (EOs) are incredibly complex and highly concentrated. Each EO contains hundreds of different chemical compounds, all derived from plants. In plants, they help aid in  regeneration of the cells, and they can work similarly with animals. Essential oils are the lifeblood of the plant (the plant’s immune system) and are aromatic essences of trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, resins, and flowers. EOs carry nutrients and oxygen to the different parts of the plant/organs in our body and can assist the body in cleansing from toxins, impurities, and other harmful substances. They have the ability to be immune-enhancing, mood-elevating, energizing, relaxing, manage stress and frustration, improve mental clarity, stamina-boosting, and help support the body’s natural defenses. Essential oils aid in maintaining normal cellular regeneration, are high in antioxidants, and promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.

Although essential oils are an oil, they are greaseless, volatile (evaporate quickly), potent, concentrated, and NEVER expire.

A neat scientific fact is that EOs are made up of very tiny molecules and have a unique ability to penetrate the cell wall. This enables the EOs to transport oxygen and nutrients inside the cell, thus giving more support to the immune system. Essential oils contain very powerful antioxidants, which create an unfriendly environment for free radicals that our bodies are in contact with daily. Free radicals come from sources outside your body, such as tobacco smoke, toxins, or pollutants, and can damage your body’s cells, proteins, and DNA by altering their chemical structure. Dive into the properties of the key constituents in an essential oil, and you will learn amazing things about the oils themselves. One place I recommend checking out is PubMed.gov for further research and information.

 

EO useage

Essential oils can be used in 3 main ways: topically, aromatically, and as a dietary supplement. Please look at the bottle and the Young Living website (each oil has its own informational page) for the recommended use for each oil. I also recommend diluting most essential oils with a carrier oil in order to make the oil last longer (both from the bottle and on the skin). Carrier oils can be such money-savers. Because essential oils are so concentrated, diluting them doesn’t change the effectiveness! Some examples of carrier oils are V-6 (Young Living’s brand), vegetable, olive, grapeseed, almond, jojoba, and coconut oil.

When using topically: dilute, dilute, dilute especially for children and elderly. Pregnant women, epileptics, and those with high blood pressure should consult their doctors as there are a few oils that should be avoided. Young Living always recommends doing a patch test prior to the first use of a new oil. To perform a patch test, simply apply 1-2 drops to a patch of skin such as the forearm. Watch for noticeable reactions for 1-2 hours, although most reactions will occur in the first 5-10 minutes. A rash or a hot/burning sensation can be counteracted by adding a carrier oil (such as olive, coconut, or Young Living’s V-6 oil).

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Stephanie Wolfe is a semi-crunchy, Texas lifestyle blogger, wife, and mother to her disabled daughter and toddler son. She focuses her everyday on sharing her family’s life with others in an attempt to normalize conversations about disabilities and assure readers of the limitless possibilities and positive potential in life, regardless of circumstances. She truly believes there is good to be found in every situation! Her daughter, Addie, is a constant source of her inspiration and the main character of her #1 Bestselling Children's Book, Authentically Addie.

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Andrea is off for her first day of school in Ameri Andrea is off for her first day of school in America! 🇺🇸 

She’s nervous and excited (just like Lawson) but she already made a few friends at church, so I know all will be just fine. She’s got some great classes chosen like swimming (tryouts are Monday), photography, and dance. I know she’s going to have an amazing year. We are so excited for her!
My sweet Lawson boy is officially a first grader! My sweet Lawson boy is officially a first grader! He is excited and nervous for the day but I know it’ll be a great one. This year he says he wants to be like daddy when he grows up so he can go do “storm duty” and help people whenever something happens to their homes or cars. He has a big heart!
What a treat tonight was! 🥰 Andrea told us she What a treat tonight was! 🥰

Andrea told us she loves to bake and one of the things she enjoys making is tiramisu. We had a life group get-together tonight and I asked her if she would be willing to make it. She said yes (and honestly how could anyone resist an Italian bringing a traditional Italian dessert?!) We got everything we needed and made it together. She even let Lawson help! We took it to the get-together and it was enjoyed by many 🥰

Addie and Lawson had fun too. Lawson was in the pool so much I never got a photo of him, but Addie was loving listening to all the conversations. She was just laughing and smiling the whole time. It was great!

The moms also enjoyed a fun clothes swap, and Andrea and I got several new-to-us clothes! We had a blast! Needless to say, it’s been a super fun evening. I’m ready to relax for the rest of the night because I’m worn OUT 😂
We’ve had a fun first day! Andrea (pronounced A We’ve had a fun first day!

Andrea (pronounced Ahn-dray-uh) flew in so late last night that we let her sleep in and she woke up to a late breakfast with pancakes 🥞 and bacon 🥓. She got all her things unpacked and settled in her new room and we grabbed some Chick Fil A for lunch. Always good! We spent the afternoon bowling and playing arcade games so we could have fun while getting to know each other. It was a blast! At the end, we all chose a little prize to celebrate.

We have plans to bbq for her tonight and we will see where the night takes us!
Everyone… meet our newest exchange daughter, And Everyone… meet our newest exchange daughter, Andrea! 🥰
Meet the Teacher night was a success! Lawson met h Meet the Teacher night was a success! Lawson met his first grade teacher (officially) and got to see his classroom, Addie gave big smiles when she saw the @midway.cheer and @mhsgoaltenders, and of course Lawson had to go see his old kindergarten teacher. We had lots of fun and were so happy to see so many friends again. Summer went by so quickly! 

Addie also got to meet her homeroom teacher at school tonight but we were so deep in conversation I missed a photo. Although she is a homebound student, we let the home room teacher we would love to see what opportunities are available to her to participate is some school activities if she’s feeling well. She was incredibly receptive and we can’t wait for her homeroom teacher and homebound teacher to collaborate together for a wonderful 5th grade year for Addie.
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