Essential Oils 101: My First Year

Essential Oils. What do you think? Have you seen them everywhere and are overwhelmed by the information out there? Oils are kind of the IT thing right now, but honestly along the way I have met people who have been using Essential Oils for many years and it's not a fad to them. There are so many ways to use oils that they can evolve with you throughout your and your family's life. I was introduced to essential oils two years ago. Well, let's just say in the way I use them now, I was introduced two years ago. I knew they existed before, but over the last year, I have really learned so much about how powerful they are and how much I need them in my life!

If essential oils are old news to you, this may not be what you are looking for, because compared to some of the ladies I know, I'm still a newbie. I am still learning and am open to learning from those of you who are more experienced than me. I do exclusively use Young Living Essential Oils and it's all I know for me personally. I did make some comparisons before I entered into a wholesale agreement and realized that I can get wholesale pricing, a support person and a team of thousands of ladies using the exact same oils, and never have to sale anything or even buy a certain amount. It was hard for me to invest in that initial premium starter kit, but after I did, I honestly regretted not doing it sooner. A long time blogger I have followed for years first introduced me to oils and I was so intrigued how she was using them for herself, her husband and her six children. I decided to take the leap and her knowledge and the family of oil users I was able to join because of her have taught me so much. These ladies are visiting the farms, distilleries, and meeting with founders of young living. I trust their Seed to Seal process and just want to know that the oils I'm using are made by a company invested in their product. I encourage you to read about this process if you are using any Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil.

Enough about me though, over the next two weeks I am going to basically teach you an introduction to essential oils. This is oils 101. The first installment of what you will need to know about oils as you begin your journey.

So, please treat this as an open forum, if you have questions ask in the comments and please come back to check for the answer because I will answer it in the thread so that others can see. If you have a private question that you'd rather others not be able to read on the internet, please send me an email at stephaniebtcad@gmail.com. If I don't know the answer, like I said, I have a great group of women AND MEN I have learned from/with and will find the answer.

Tell me in the comments what you'd like to learn!!

and by the way, I will reference this information each post but it is important to know that Young Living essential oils are not used to cure, prevent or treat any disease or illness.  God designed our bodies to heal themselves; this is the purpose of our immune system.  However, when our bodies are not functioning at their optimal performance, it has been our experience that essential oils can give our bodies some extra support in a natural way! Like a little boost!  Anything that is shared is based on our personal experience by using oils and related products.  It is not intended to diagnose or cure any medical condition. Everything that will be discussed pertains ONLY to Young Living essential oils.  I encourage you all to do your own research and make sure that you are comfortable with the decisions you are making as you incorporate oils into your family life. 

Some things to use with Essential Oils:Essential Oil Accessories Guide