Connie
Scheel, a two time cancer survivor enjoying remission today, believes
she has enhanced her life and her health by choosing many complementary
and alternative approaches for
herself and her family. I've invited her to share some of her story
below along with recipes for simple, effective, and
cost-effective recipes for green and healthy cleaning products created
with Young Living essential oils. She would enjoy hearing your feedback.
Please leave comments. You may learn more about Connie and the Young
Living oils by visiting her on her Facebook page -- Catalysts to Connie's Wellness.
Do
you want it all when it comes to Spring cleaning? Perhaps quick, easy,
inexpensive, pleasantly fresh smelling cleaning products that are
anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-septic and anti-fungal without any
harsh chemicals? Therapeutic grade essential oils offer all of this
along with a boost to the immune system and mood.
This may sound nerdy but I was really excited and relieved when I discovered 2 simple cleanser recipes that use essential oils.
I’m
a two time gynecologic cancer Survivor enjoying 2 years and 4 months of
Remission. Essential oils and I met shortly after my last chemo
treatment. My body was suffering the side effects of chemo. My knees
were extremely sore and my feet were numb. I was only 36, but struggled
to walk, move and sleep. I was often exhausted yet fought insomnia and
anxiety. My reflexologist friend suggested I try peppermint essential
oil. I welcomed the suggestion since the medications my oncologist had
prescribed to bring my relief only caused more side effects. Therapeutic
grade peppermint essential oil delivered quick relief from my knee
pain, brought feeling back to my feet, and nurtured my energy back. And I
never have to worry about side effects as there aren’t any!
Then came therapeutic grade Lavender.
Sweet, multi-talented Lavender. It lulled my body into blissful sleep
and my anxiety faded. I became more intrigued with essential oils as my
body and Soul healed from treatment, and so I began studying them. I was
hungry to learn of more ways to use them to enrich my life.
Lavender comes from the Latin word lavare which
means ‘to wash’. The Ancient Romans recognized lavender for it’s
healing, antiseptic and cleansing properties. In 16th Century France it
was regarded as an effective defense against infection. And it was used
to dress wounds during WWI. Lavender is the most versatile essential
oil, and is an adaptogen which means it literally aids in restoring
overall balance to our bodies. It’s also well known for it’s relaxing
properties. Lavender helps to restore emotional balance and soothes your
nervous system. What an incredible combo!
My studies of essential oils also brought
me lessons in the dangers of many of the cleaning and personal care
products in my home. If you’re curious, check out this article from
Organic Consumer Alert- How Toxic Are Your Household Cleaning Supplies? I was shocked, and had an urgent need to find an inexpensive, quick but very effective ways to clean my home.
So, cleaning
with therapeutic grade essential oils became a life enriching
experience for me. It’s allowed me to remove toxic and harmful chemicals
from my life while make cleaning an immune system boosting adventure. I
hope it will for you, too.
All Purpose Anti-Everything-Bad & Mood Boosting Cleaning Spray
12-16 oz spray bottle
1 cup white vinegar
Add water, fill almost of the top
Add 10 Drops of Young Living Lavender Essential Oil
For a stronger degreasing cleaner
solution replace the 10 drops of Lavender essential oil with 5 drops of
YL Lavender essential oil and 5 drops of Young Living’s Orange essential
oil.
Gently shake to mix.
Kitchen and Bathroom Essential Oil Scrub
Fantastic for tubs, sinks, countertops
Empty clean, perhaps recycled, 12- 16 ounce glass jar with a tight lid
Fill the jar 3/4s full with baking soda (or Super Washing Soda for even more cleaning power)
Add 10 drops of Young Living’s Lavender essential oil
Gently shake to mix.
