Are you curious about essential oils but are concerned it’s mostly hype? That’s understandable! Essential oils have taken off in the natural health industry and become commonplace in many homes. But do they actually work? You might feel skeptical about essential oils, but there is evidence that they can play a valuable role in our health and wellness. Read on for more information about essential oils for natural living, how they work, and ways to use them in your home!
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I am an analytical type of person who needs to collect and evaluate information before I’ll jump on board with something. I need to be convinced. Sometimes that’s good, sometimes not.
However, I’ve always had a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes to natural remedies and essential oils, and I’m sure I’m not alone. I love the idea of a natural way to improve our lives and boost our health, but I’m not about to spend my money on something that’s just smelly water. Right?
Skeptical About Essential Oils?
Several years ago, I decided to give this essential oils thing a chance. After all, reasonably intelligent and practical people that I trusted were telling me they worked. So, I straightened my thinking cap, tried not to smirk too much, and began gathering information and trying out essential oils for myself.
I learned a lot during my research and testing oils myself, and the results convinced me. Nowadays, I use essential oils often in my home.
In this post, I’m going to share what I learned on this journey:
- The science behind essential oils
- Sifting through the hype and fluff
- Wrestling with ongoing debates like ingestion and purity
- Studying where oils come from and who sells them
- Learning how to use oils safely and effectively
- And much more
It has been quite a journey already and I have learned so much. Thinking cap still intact, I’m no longer smirking (at least, not about this) and today my family enjoys the benefits of essential oils without all the hype. Doesn’t that sound lovely?
How Do Essential Oils Work?
Essential oils have been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a wide variety of ailments and conditions. But what is the science behind essential oils? How do they interact with the body and how can they be used to benefit our health? Read more about my research into how essential oils work and the scientific evidence that supports their use.
Navigation Essential Oils Companies and MLMs
Are you looking to purchase essential oils online, but don’t know which company to choose? With so many brands on the market today, it can be hard to decide which one is best suited for your needs. Click here for tips and insights that can help you make an informed decision when choosing an essential oil brand. (And if you’d rather not purchase from an MLM, there are options for you!)
Are Essential Oils Really Worth the Money?
With so many brands claiming to be able to offer a wide range of benefits for everything from headaches to muscle pain – and charging increasingly higher prices for them – you might find yourself wondering if essential oils are really worth all the hype…and money? In this blog post I weigh the different factors of using essential oils and explain how I decided whether paying top dollar for these natural treatments is actually worth it.
Getting Started with Essential Oils
If you’re considering jumping in and giving essential oils a try, you’ll want to brush up on some basics. You can learn how to get started with essential oils and find out which 10 essential oils I always recommend. If you really want to dig deeper, I provide a list of top resources for learning more about essential oils.
Essential Oil Safety
When you use essential oils, you need to make sure you understand how to use them safely, especially with sensitive groups. Here are some posts to get you started:
- Essential Oils Dilution Rates (Free Printable)
- Best Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum (Free Download)
- Essential Oils Safe for Pets
- Using Essential Oils with Kids
- Essential Oils NOT Safe for Kids
- Essential Oils Dilution Rates (Free Printable)
More Ways to Use Essential Oils
You were skeptical about essential oils (maybe you still are, a little) but have started giving them a shot. Click here for more ways to use essential oils, including different ailments (like allergies or anxiety) and how to use specific oils effectively. There’s always more to learn!
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I am having a hard time with the whole essential oils thing. I know God created ways for us to be healthy and heal. The way that I hear about it is through people in my small group and things I read. All the talk about the good in their lives is from the oils and other mumbo jumbo. It’s like essential oils are elevated and no mention of God.
Hi Renae! Weirdly, I didn’t see this comment until just now. Not sure how that happened. Sorry I missed it!
Essential oils are just one of many tools that can be used for the health and wellness of our families – just like good sanitary practices, herbs and teas (which I’m just learning about), and eating healthy food. God is the only true Healer and Counselor. He should be the first and foremost in all things, including our mental, spiritual, and emotional health.
I agree things can get weird in some circles with essential oils. Since I really have found them effective for many things, I just choose to use them for what they’re worth and toss out the mumbo jumbo. I do think it’s good to be aware of the ways that they can be elevated beyond their real value as well as some of the unbiblical metaphysical aspects that can creep into the conversations. I should write a post about it sometime soon.
My point is – it’s good to be alert and careful in this as with many other things.
Thanks for your comment!
Is this the same course over at Intoxicated on Life? Do you write for both sites?
I wrote the original skeptic’s guide to essential oils for Intoxicated on Life but not the ecourse. The ecourse here is totally different (I haven’t even taken theirs). The series are different too but both are based on my experiences and opinions, so they have some similarities. 🙂
I have a son with Autism and I have heard that essential oils can help with some of the things he goes through. I just signed up for your ecourse hoping it will teach me some of the things on how to use it. Thank you for this informative things in the blog post above.