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Oil of the Week: Peppermint

Good morning! This week we are going to be talking about all things minty and fresh! Not feeling overly alert this early in the morning, grab your bottle of peppermint and take a deep inhale to feel more energized! Peppermint is also great for helping soothe headaches, hangovers, upset stomaches, and bad breath. It is also great for helping with respiratory congestion.

The great thing about this oil is it also has so many uses. Peppermint can be used as an anti-inflammatory, it can be used for both its cooling and warming properties, and it can be used for its stimulating and energizing properties.

Like usual, lets start off the week with some information from doTERRA about their peppermint oil and some of their recommended ways to use it.

 

Onto the next popular question, where does doTERRA peppermint oil come from? As you are probably well aware of now, doTERRA sources most of their oils through their co-impact sourcing initiative. Check out this video on how doTERRA sources their peppermint oil, and the farm and family that produces it.

 

Not going to lie, before watching that video I had NO IDEA how peppermint was harvested. Or that it was harvested similar to hay. I can only imagine how amazing it would smell around that farm.

Okay, so what are some of my favourite uses for peppermint.

  • Rub 1-2 drops on the back of neck and temples (try diluting with coconut oil and rolling on) to help relieve headaches.
  • Mix peppermint with lemon for a refreshing mouth rinse.
  • Put 1-2 drops of peppermint oil in a veggie capsule to help alleviate an upset stomach. *
  • Rub 1-2 drops in palms of hands and inhale deeply to help energize the body.
  • Mixed into a salve to help relieve respiratory tension. *
  • Mix into your favourite smoothie recipe for a refreshing twist.
  • Naturally repels bugs and pests.
  • Spray on the back of neck for a nice cooling sensation.
  • Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing. *

So who’s excited to learn some fun ways to use peppermint this week?

Kelsea

*These statements have not been validated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease.

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Lemon Recap

So thats it for lemon oil for now, I am sure this oil you will see popping up in a lot of recipes going forward though. What recipes did you make this week? Do you have any uses for lemon that we didn’t go over this week? What did you think of lemon?

Share your thoughts here and let me know how you used lemon this week!

Next up is peppermint!

Kelsea

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Freshen Up Friday

Welcome to the second edition of Freshen Up Friday. There are literally HUNDREDS of recipes I could share with you for cleaning with lemon oil, there are just so many great uses for it! Seriously, you should Google it or head over to Pinterest and check out some cleaning recipes with lemon oil. Trust me when I say this is a must have oil in your home.

Okay so first and foremost, if you are anything like me, clothing doesn’t stay clean long. So having a good stain remover is important. Try this one out, it is great for all those greasy and stubborn stains!

Stain Remover

Ingredients:

  • Glass spray bottle (like I have said before and will say again, Perrier bottles + a spray nozzle work amazing!)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops doTERRA lemon oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a glass spray bottle.
  2. Spray on stain and wash using OnGuard laundry soap.

 

Next up we have an oven cleaning spray. If you are anything like me, you absolutely despise cleaning the oven. Like it is seriously the worst chore EVER. But this spray makes it not so bad, and about a 1000 times easier than using any other cleaner.

Oven Cleaner Spray

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Castile soap
  • 5 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA clove oil
  • Glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients together into spray bottle.
  2. Shake well to combine.
  3. Spray liberally over oven, and let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Wipe clean with a sponge or cloth.

 

Finally, a soap scum remover. Because lets face it, it can be next to impossible sometimes to get all the soap scum completely removed. But this recipe makes it a breeze.

Soap Scum Remover

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1/2 cup Borax
  • 10 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • Glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. Add ingredients together in spray bottle and shake well.
  2. Spray onto windows, mirrors, or anywhere soap scum appears.
  3. Wipe dry.
  4. Store in a cool place for 1-2 months.

 

Let me know if you tried any of these and how you enjoyed them. And if you found any recipes of your own that you love for cleaning with lemon oil, be sure to share them in the comments!

Talk tomorrow,

Kelsea

 

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Thirsty Thursday

Welcome to the second edition of Thirsty Thursday! I hope you enjoyed the recipes from last week. This week I have two yummy ones coming to you to try. Let me know how you like them, these are super summery and delicious.

Berry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup frozen berries (I like the Tropical Mix from Metro)
  • 1 medium sized banana
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 2/3 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 2 drops lemon essential oil
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients together until desired consistency.
  2. Enjoy!

 

Sparkling Citrus Drink

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces sparkling water
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar, to taste
  • 6 drops grapefruit essential oil
  • 6 drops lemon essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together in large serving pitcher.
  2. Serve chilled or over ice.
  3. garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of lime.

 

PS. another great and simple way to use lemon, is to just put 1-2 drops in your water in the morning. It is really great to help you wake up and also keeps you refreshed and hydrated all day!

See you tomorrow,

Kelsea