The history of the Thieves oil blend is an interesting story. At first when I heard the name I thought, “Why in the world would someone name an oil blend ‘Thieves’?” Here is the story: Essential oils come in “singles” or “blends”. Single oils like lemon, peppermint, or lavender are distilled from a single plant. […]
Confused about Where to Buy Essential Oils?
The Best Place to Buy Essential Oils If you’re confused about where to buy essential oils and just don’t know where to start, then I encourage you to keep reading. This post will guide you step by step through which company to buy from and how to get the best price. Have you purchased a […]
Natural Remedies for Winter Wellness
Finding effective natural remedies that work can sometimes be difficult when using supplements and homeopathics. Essential oils are quite effective for seasonal wellness and work quickly and easily for all family members. When people send me testimonials like this, it’s hard to argue that anything else works better: Sadly, I am no longer allowed to […]
5 Ways Essential Oils have Changed My Life
Here are my thoughts on 5 ways essential oils have changed my life. I hope these thoughts encourage others to investigate how oils can help them with their life and health too. Essential oils for health I realize I have other options besides the remedies I had been using and that oils work faster. Up until now, I used […]
Overcoming Sleep Issues with Essential Oils and Sleeping Well Every Night
Many people have trouble overcoming sleep issues or they don’t sleep well at night. Essential oils can easily help with this without drugs or fancy equipment in many cases. Diseases like diabetes or fibromyalgia can contribute to sleep problems. If someone has a disease that contributes to their sleep issues, it’s important to support the […]
My Secret Weapon for Effective Streamlined Cleaning without Chemicals
Many people are switching to more “green” cleaning, but finding effective natural plant-based cleaners that don’t contain harmful chemicals is usually quite difficult. You can find plenty of cleaners, but finding ones that are effective is another story. Are Natural Cleaners Effective? When you use vinegar and baking soda to clean, you are using natural […]
Essential Oils Training Class
Have you heard about oils and just want some essential oils training before you get started? There are so many oils and so much information available that it can sometimes be overwhelming for even the most educated person. I like to help people, so I offer Introduction to Essential Oils Classes online at www.anymeeting.com/heidijo. It’s fun to […]
How Pure Essential Oils are Produced
I heard Gary Young speak last month about how pure essential oils are produced. He gave us detailed information and showed slides helping us understand how he uses proper cultivation, crop rotation, and other techniques to produce quality oils. Poor farming practices produce poor quality plants and then oils that are sold all over the world. […]
Are Hot Flashes Really Necessary?
I learned some information recently that made me ask, “Are hot flashes really necessary?” It turns out that hot flashes are really just a precursor to a heart attack because during a hot flash our arteries are inflamed! When our bodies have hot flashes they experience a wave of inflammation in the arteries that is […]
Can You Ingest Essential Oils?
Some people have asked me “Can you ingest essential oils?” Although most essential oils that are sold in the stores state on the bottle, “Do not ingest,” Young Living therapeutic essential oils are pure and have a line of oils labeled for ingestion. Why can you ingest pure therapeutic grade oils? Young Living oils are […]