How Essential Oils Changed the Way I Live My Life
In the realm of holistic wellness, there exists a somewhat hidden gem of natural remedies known as essential oils. These aromatic extracts from plants carry a potent blend of fragrance and therapeutic benefits. As we explore the fascinating world of essential oils, I’ll share my personal experience with oils as a divine gift and how they led me to improved physical and mental wellness.
Essential oils are a testament to the wonders of God’s creation. I truly believe these oils are gifts from the One who carefully crafted our world. Each plant, flower, and tree contains these oils, which is a testament to the gift of the Creator. Recognizing essential oils as a divine gift encourages us to appreciate and utilize them with gratitude.
Aromatherapy, the practice of using essential oils to promote well-being, can be traced back to biblical times. Frankincense, myrrh, and cedar wood are just a few examples of essential oils mentioned in the Bible. The scriptures also highlight their use in anointing and healing rituals. The presence of essential oils in the Bible underscores their divine connection and therapeutic properties.
Essential oils have the ability to soothe anxiety, help manage stress, improve sleep, boost mood, and provide relief from various ailments. Through the simple act of inhaling their fragrances or applying them topically, we can experience profound healing. I have also experienced that a high quality essential oil, such as Young Living Essential Oils, can be taken internally, with sometimes even greater results.
Incorporating essential oils into your daily routine can yield transformative benefits. Some of my favorites include lavender and cedar wood for the best sleep ever, peppermint on my tummy when it feels a little yucky, and thieves in my diffuser all fall/winter to keep the germs away. These are just a few natural remedies that offer solutions for common challenges. Whether it’s using tea tree oil for skin blemishes or diffusing eucalyptus to ease congestion, essential oils provide versatile and holistic solutions.
Sometimes we find ourselves experiencing new and extreme challenges. In 2019, I broke my ankle so severely that it required three surgeries. After the surgeries, I woke up to extreme pain and anxiety. I have never had anxiety issues prior to this experience. If you have ever had a panic attack, you understand. It’s scary and very hard to breathe. It truly feels like you are taking your last breaths.
The doctors thought the anxiety might have been the anesthesia from all the surgeries. After a few months, it was not better, but worse. I feared e v e r y t h i n g ! Thankfully, I had about six years of essential oil use under my belt. I knew a thing or two about them. I turned to them quickly, but, not with much relief, or at least not enough to be able to handle day-to-day living as before. I did not give up. I kept trying different oils for a few days at at time. Finally, I pulled out that really expensive oil, Frankincense. I had never heard of anyone using frankincense for stress or anxiety, but I read a research article about it and it said is was very calming. The results were almost unbelievable. After months of living with extreme anxiety, I felt a calmness and relief almost immediately. My body relaxed, and I was finally able to take that really deep breath.
You may be wondering why I did not try medication for my anxiety. I was almost to that point. At first, I was hearing that it will go away, so I just dealt with it. Then, when it didn’t, I started out with my new normal, which was to try essential oils. I’m not against medication. I took a LOT of it after my ankle accident and surgeries. I also have moderate to severe asthma, and I use an inhaler almost daily. I was vey thankful for all those medications after surgery, and I sure am thankful for how the inhaler opens up my lungs. However, it is usually not my first choice or the first thing I try. The previous five to six years had taught me that we are a country that is over medicated. We have quit using God’s gifts of natural options, like essential oils, and go straight to the quick fix of over the counter meds and other prescription drugs. I had learned how powerful essential oils and many supplements were without any side affects. Therefore, going straight to an anti-depressant was not my first option. But, it was just around the corner until I tried Frankincense. (No judgement towards you if you are taking medications! We all have to choose the journey best for us.)
Frankincense was not a quick fix. It took a while. I used it many times during the day, like 5-10 times a day. But, what kept me going was I had immediate relief after applying the oil, at least for a while. I had three bottles around at all times. One was in my purse, one in my bathroom, and one in my school bag. I put a roller top on my bottle of Frank and rolled in on my neck, wrists, and around my ears. I also put a drop under my tongue a few times a day. I gradually found that I was feeling the need for it less and less. This was my daily routine for over a year, but I had zero side affects. Also, I wanted to be able to know how my body was healing and dealing with anxiousness. Some medications numb your feelings, and you cannot really know if you are healing or not.
Today, I use Frankincense daily on my face for wrinkles, not anxiety. I actually ran out last month and went a few weeks without a Frank roller bottle sitting around. This was the first time in over two years that I have not had a bottle of frankincense at my fingertips at all times. I still struggle with anxiety at times, but wow, what a difference time, prayer, and a bottle of Frankincense did for me.
I truly believe essential oils stand as a testament to God’s wisdom and generosity. They are a source of healing that is not tapped into enough. As we embrace essential oils as divine gifts, we have the privilege of harnessing their power to enrich our lives and the lives of those we touch. This, my friends, is why I love Young Living Essential Oils and how they have changed my life.
