Learn About Oils: Cardamom

Learn About Oils: Cardamom
We’ve used Cardamom powder in our coffee grounds for years - but it never occurred to me to look at what the essential oil might do. With a warm and spicy aroma that can be diffused, applied topically, or inhaled directly, cardamom essential oil has numerous benefits. It can help comfort occasional uneasiness, support a healthy digestive system, help bind free radicals, and has great antioxidant properties. Step inside and learn more about this amazing oil!
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Learning About Oils: Australian Ericifolia EO

Learning About Oils: Australian Ericifolia EO
Australian Ericifolia essential oil, commonly known as Lavender Tea Tree, synergistically combines the benefits of Tea Tree with the soothing nature of Lavender. Step inside to learn more! 
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Learning About Oils: Angelica

Learning About Oils: Angelica
The "Oil of the Angels" - step in and see the ways this gem might help you with releasing stress and negativity, getting better sleep, and resetting spiritually and mentally. 
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Getting Better Sleep

Getting Better Sleep
Some (no) sleep facts: Staying up for 24-hours will have you acting like you've got a .10% blood alcohol content; 36 hours is when you start seeing problems with hormone levels drop (tes, stress levels, emotional balance, etc (click the link to dive in and see what some of the consequences are); 48 hours is going to hinder your immune function and make you sick; and at 72 hours you're more like to hallucinate and your body will demand a shut-down, whatever else you are trying to do (including if you're standing up.) As many as 35% of American adults don't get solid sleep on an average night - perhaps you're one of them. Abigail has some tips in this Lunchtime Learning to help you relax and get better rest.
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Try It Tuesday: Highest Potential!

Each month I make a new order with Young Living to replace the oils I've used throughout the month. One of the best parts is getting to try out an oil I haven't purchased before. I love being a guinea pig when it comes to my oils!


This month I bought two new oils, Myrrh, to help strengthen our teeth and gums, which you'll see in a future blog post, and Highest Potential. Highest Potential I got in the spirit of assessing whether an oil blend might help inspire me to reach my "highest potential."
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