Strategic Living

One of the easiest ways to glean benefits from essential oils is to use them in a diffuser.  Although this can be accomplished with single oils, something magical happens when two or more oils are blended. This is called an essential oil synergy. In simplistic terms, it means that the combination of two or more essential oils results in a blend that is more effective than the single oils used alone.

I love to create my own synergies and for this article, I share the recipe for what I call “Rise and Shine Sunshine”. This is a diffuser blend.  Yeah, I know it is not very original but heck, it is what it is. I call it this because I find it uplifting, giving me the motivation to get my arse in gear and face the day head-on.

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There are many ways that essential oils can be used to tackle first aid woes created by cuts, scrapes, and abrasions of unknown origins. For me, the one that stands out is a roller ball formula that I fondly call my “Boo Boo Stick”.

When life happens and I cut myself, Boo Boo stick is what I reach for. It is a cinch to make, totally portable, and it does the job. Not only that, it uses oils in my recommended budget-friendly starter kit that includes Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Melaleuca, and Oregano.

You can call this formula a first-aid healing stick, boo-boo stick, “owie” stick, or even a miracle healing stick.  Whatever you decide to call it, it works.   This is what you need to use to aid the recovery of life’s little boo-boos!

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As you may have surmised, the EO world can be quite snarky.

To tell the truth, in my opinion. there is not a whole lot of difference between the premium essential oil companies that include DoTerra, Young Living, Rocky Mountain, Spark Naturals, Florihana, and others.  These are all reputable companies that sell quality products that are 100% pure.  Does this surprise you?

Here are my thoughts.

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