The bug hit US!

My kids have been sick, just so you know kids still get sick using oils.  The difference is I have tools to help them get well sooner or help them with their symptoms while sick. I have been having them lick the OnGuard off the back of their hands for the throat infection. For coughing and runny nose, I use Breathe in the diffuser and on their feet, necks and rub into their sinuses with a carrier oil. (Careful around the eyes)  The Peppermint for headaches and fevers.  Used the Digestzen for the tummy aches taken internally and rubbed on belly and feet. It is so great to be able to use these and have them help.  I have really noticed that I have to be vigilant with them. Keep the oils going to fight this yucky bug they have.  Even my well children get doses of On-Guard to support their immune system.

Fever BABY!

Last week my l0 month old was sick.  She would be fine during the day then at night she would get a fever. I new that Peppermint was for fever but I wanted to really know. Well I put it on her feet and hair line (far away from eyes!!!). I rubbed it on her back and chest, then made sure she couldn't touch any of those places. She would be lathargic before and then get perked up after. It was awesome.  I treated the fever agressively and applied the oils every 40 minish. I also would apply lavender. She loved the touching.  When I read about Peppermint for fevers it said that it reduced the fever 2-5 degrees. Well I am now a believer. I am loving Peppermint and all it does for me.

It truly is invigorating.  I continue to use it after I exercise and also before. It opens my lungs so I take in more oxygen.  It also wakes me up in the morning.

Cypress made me sweat!

I know it sounds strange, but I don't perspire very much. It has been a problem all my life. I just can't cool myself. (That was before peppermint). Anyway I was riding my bike indoors. (I have a bike trainer, Its a thing that you hook your outside bike to so you can ride it indoors) I put Cypress on the bottom of my feet and all over my torso. Well after about 20 mins I was sweating and continued the whole hour. I was alot more than amazed, I was ecstatic. It was such a relief. I guess  you could call it a mini miracle.

Recipes Chocolate and Orange

I made the most yummy brownies.
1 box brownie mix -I used a store bought brownie mix and followed the directions. Except less oil.
10ish drops of orange oil.- I tasted the mix before adding in the eggs (yes with a clean spoon) Then I added in 3 more drops. You will have to taste.
I topped it off with PWD Sugar mixed with a few drops of orange oil.
Dusted brownies with pwd sugar
I used the mini muffin pan to bake them.

They were a hit. Everyone loved them. I loved them (just 2)
I usually make my own healthier version of brownies with applesauce.