Essential Oils Tip: How to Make Roll On Bottles

My daughter confided to me yesterday that “those oils are kind of okay, mom!” Since that was like opening a door for me, I went on in and asked her to elaborate. What did she like? What didn’t she like?

She said she did not like when I used them in my diffuser because then they were all over the air. She did admit though that they worked the other night when she complained of her throat feeling all tight and it hurt to swallow. I asked my Young Living Sponsor what she suggested and she said to take a drop of Thieves on the tongue – she warned me about the strong cinnamon taste – and then massage a drop or two along her jawbone. My daughter did not like the taste at first but admitted the pain and discomfort did go away. She then said she thinks – given her limited experiences so far – that she prefers to use the essential oils topically.

Topically. Why not use them like the roll on perfume bottles my mom used to get from Avon? But how do i make them? Well, I found a great YouTube video by Sage Marie that explained how to create my own roll on bottles!

I found it most helpful. Please feel free to take a moment and share your experiences in the comments below.

(c) Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman, 2016

Rosemary Mint Foot Scrub

Foot-Scrub--300x200Makes 1 ounce
Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 ounce coconut oil
3 drops rosemary essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
½ cup cornmeal

Directions:
Combine coconut oil with rosemary and peppermint oils in a bowl. Slowly stir in the cornmeal until it forms a thick paste. Apply paste to the soles of your feet in a circular scrubbing motion.

Note: Adapted from a recipe found in the 25 October 1985 Indiana Gazette (Indiana, PA). The original recipe used sweet almond oil instead of coconut oil. Both are carrier oils. Other carrier oils include olive oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, grapeseed oil, canola oil, and walnut oil.

© Therapeutic Thymes, 2016

Aromatherapy Awareness Week is approaching

aromatherapy awareness weekThe International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) registered Aromatherapy Awareness Week 6- 12 June 2016 aims to bring more recognition of the benefits of Aromatherapy and its role in the health and well-being of the nation. This year the IFA has chosen Palliative Care to be the theme of the Week.

Palliative Care, in short, attends to the patient’s quality of life and pain management. It is associated with end of life care. According to a new report by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) and Public Health England (PHE) more and more people are being able to die at home – the most preferred place to die for many.

The IFA hopes to raise awareness of the beneficial effects of Clinical Aromatherapy in assisting with the neurological and psychological effects of serious illnesses which have been the subject of several successful research studies.

The IFA is a self-governing body who promote the preservation of health by advancing the knowledge and practice of aromatherapy via education, teaching and training.

Editor’s Note: The above was taken in large part from a press release of the IFA.

© Therapeutic Thymes, 2016

Welcome to Therapeutic Thymes

PrintWelcome to Therapeutic Thymes. We are dedicated to a more natural and therapeutic way of life.

Natural living, especially through the use of essential oils, will be the main focus. We will also focus on gardening as well as health and wellness in general.

Therapeutic Thymes is accepting relevant press releases as well as books and items for review (review to be published) at no cost. In the (hopefully near) future, we will also be accepting advertisements.

My name is Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman and I am the founder and editor. I am also a Young Living Ind. Distributor (#3866754). I also work in a nursery seasonally (that is I have January and part of February off), and I do genealogy research and writing as well. My husband and I have twin daughters entering their senior year of high school and an older daughter who recently married a nice guy in the Army and moved to Italy. Our first granddaughter is due in June. I am so excited to be a Baba!

So, I invite you to grab your favorite cup of of coffee or tea and settle in a spell. Welcome!

(c) Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman, 2016