Are you aware of the power and endless possibilities of essential oils? There are many uses…providing safe, effective, therapeutic, and non-toxic benefits, which are available from the essential oils you already have in your home! We love using essential oils and have found many creative ways to use them every day. What have we found? Daily use has created a foundation for our physical vitality, but more importantly, they have enhanced our lives in so many other ways! One way is to reduce exposure to toxins delivered in the familiar products that we bring right into our homes and embrace Simply Natural Cleaning! * Why is it important to reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals? The majority of commercial cleaning supplies contain synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals…in other words, THEY’RE TOXIC! Harmful chemicals can get into your body if you breathe them, ingest them, or if they are absorbed through your skin. In fact, indoor air is higher in air pollution than outdoor air. The American College of Allergists state that 50% of all illnesses are caused by polluted indoor air. “Environmental toxins are on the increase and pose a problem in the form of very serious health risks, as thousands of toxic substances find their way into our air, water and the soil in which we grow our food. We spend our days inhaling pollutants such as car fumes and cigarette smoke. We drink water that has been thoroughly treated with chemicals, and eat food that is grown in toxic soil, pumped with hormones and packaged with preservatives. While our livers, kidneys, skin and lymphatic systems work round the clock to eliminate these dangerous toxins from our body, they very often just cannot keep up, and the result is a buildup of poisons in the system which destroy body tissue, damage organs, depress the immune system and leave the door open to a number of serious illnesses.” (www.nativeremedies.com) “Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested the umbilical cord blood of 10 newborn babies and found nearly 300 chemicals, including BPA, fire retardants, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and pesticides that were banned more than 30 years ago.” (Scientific American, December 2009) * Importance of Increased Awareness As the person who oversees all science, research, medical, and safety departments at dōTERRA® International, Dr. David Hill, reminds us: “Our health is dynamic. We move towards it…or away from it…every day…one cell at a time.” This every day exposure to any hazardous products can have escalating and debilitating long term effects. It is important that we all become more aware of what chemicals and toxins are in the products we bring into our home; products like cleaners, hand sanitizers, air fresheners, candles, room deodorizers, and other household cleaning products. Recall opening the cabinet under your sink and inhaling the scent of ammonia or bleach…even when these products are in the cabinet and the caps are closed, the fumes from these products can be brought into your body with harmful consequences to you, your children and even your pets. This list expands to include our health and beauty products, our cosmetics, and even the synthetic and processed foods we ingest. Read labels, make healthier choices, and choose to bring safer products into your home. * Creative Ways Using Essential Oils to Make Your Home Greener, Cleaner, Safer! Multiple studies have shown that diffusing pure essential oils into the air immediately removes toxins and cleans the air. There are many essential oils which are very effective and safe. Clean most surfaces and the air in your home with a quality essential oil and your SIDE BENEFITS can include a mood uplift, cellular vitality, and a cleaner body! Here are some of our favorite DIY recipes for Simply Natural Cleaning: * Glass Cleaner – in a 16 ounce HDPE plastic or glass bottle with a spray top, combine ¾ cup white vinegar, 1 cup distilled water and 12 drops of Grapefruit or Lemon essential oil. * Mites Out – in a 12 ounce glass mason jar, combine 1 cup baking soda with 10 drops of each Eucalyptus, Clove, Peppermint, and Rosemary essential oils. Sprinkle on the bed mattress using a sifter. Let stand one or more hours and then vacuum to remove mixture. * Air Freshener – Use Wild Orange essential oil in a 2 ounce glass bottle with a spray top and enjoy a breath of liquid sunshine every time you spritz the air! * Stainless Steel Cleaner – Clean your appliances with Lemon essential oil straight on a cloth…what a great aroma and no streaking!! * Wood Polish – in an 8 ounce glass bottle, combine ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup vinegar, 10 drops of either Wild Orange, Cedarwood, Arborvitae or Lemon essential oil. * All Purpose Cleanser – use Lemon essential oil to remove glue from price tags, safely remove tar, paint or grease from hands, to wash your leafy greens and other fruits and vegetables, as part of your hand sanitizer, and also put a few drops in your water glass as an internal detoxifier too! Combine 2 cups of water, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and 10 drops of lemon essential oil in a spray bottle. This mixture is ideal for tackling kitchen countertops, bathroom sinks, and more. * Carpet & Rug Deodorizer - Combine 1 cup of baking soda with 10-15 drops of Lavender essential oil or Purify Cleansing Blend in a mason jar (I repurpose my pickle jars!) and shake well to blend the oils with the baking soda. Sprinkle the mixture generously over your carpets, allowing it to sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb odors. Then, vacuum thoroughly. What a simple and effective way to refresh your carpets! * Air Filter Purifier – Changing the air filters in your home is recommended periodically. As you put the new filter in place, spray the onGuard Sanitizing Spray on the filter. This blend is an effective non-toxic cleaning agent for all household surfaces, as well as your air filters! Note: onGuard essential oil blend has powerful immune-supporting properties and is well-known for its ability to protect against environmental and seasonal threats when taken internally! Imagine what it can do for the air quality in your home!! Looking to clean out the winter mustiness? You can easily freshen the air with an essential oil of your choice by placing a few drops in your diffuser! Essential oils not only refresh the air, but also nourish your mind, body, and spirit. I’d love to share more DIY recipes for non-toxic cleaning; simply email me at simply.natural@optimum.net and I will send you a free copy of the Cleaning with Essential Oils eBook. Want to learn more? Join us every month for an interactive discussion at our Lunch & Learn or at our new workshop: What I Do When… to discover more Simply Natural Solutions for your daily life! We all have a story to tell...come hear the stories of those who attend and share yours. We are excited to share our discoveries and our transformational stories with you in a relaxed and informal way. Want to change your story? Ask questions and be open to discover simply natural solutions! Essential oils are safe, effective, and very affordable. However, not all essential oils are created equal! Be an educated consumer and use only certified pure, tested grade essential oils for your family! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simplynaturalsolutions.substack.com
