I don’t know about where you are, but here in Kansas City winter has arrived in full force. We have officially experienced our first two Midwestern snowfalls and, I have to say, I am in awe of how beautiful this city is when covered in a fresh dusting of snow. To get my household in the holiday spirit I have been using this collection of the best essential oil blends for winter around the clock. These blends are all rich, vibrant, and sure to get you in a winter mood, regardless of whether you have snow on the ground.
As with the collection of summer and fall oil blends I previously shared, each of these blends can be made from a $20 set of 14 essential oils that you can purchase on Amazon. The cute little diffuser I personally use and recommend is $15. That means you can test out the advantages of using essential oils yourself for $35! I swear by both products and can attest to both their quality and durability. You can learn more about the fabulous benefits of using essential oils, and find links to my recommended essential oils set and diffuser, after the jump.
Essential oils are oils that are extracted directly from flowers, fruits, leaves, barks, seeds, or roots. Most essential oils are extracted from plants through steam distillation, leaving behind the highest concentration of healing compounds. It makes sense, when you stop and think about it, that elements found in nature would be full of healing components that we might apply on ourselves. When found in plants, these therapeutic oils assist in protecting them from the environment and help them adapt to their surroundings. It reasons to assume that, when used properly, their benefits would also extend to humans. The benefits of using essential oils don’t stop there though. They reach throughout nearly every system of our bodies.
THE BENEFITS OF USING ESSENTIAL OILS
- Boost Immunity and Fight Infections – Many essential oils have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties, making them a fabulous natural way to support your immune system. My favorite way to boost my immune system is by using lavender, lemon, peppermint, eucalyptus, frankincense, and cinnamon essential oils.
- Relieve Stress and Anxiety – Essential oils can reduce stress and send calming signals to your brain, bringing about mental and physical clarity. Frankincense, in particular, is known to promote centeredness and a sense of zen.
- Bring About Relaxation and Sleep – Lavender has been shown time and again to contain relaxing properties and be an excellent, natural way to treat insomnia and encourage general peace and calm.
- Encourage Detoxification and Digestion – Next time you find yourself bloated and in need of a serious detox, try incorporating essential oils into your routine. Peppermint and clove are heroes in terms of aiding digestion, while lemon, lemongrass, and tea tree encourage detoxification.
- Increase Brain Function and Energy Levels – A good essential oil blend can bring about intense focus and energy in no time at all. When I really need to focus, I use a blend of grapefruit, lemon, rosemary, lemongrass, peppermint, and eucalyptus. I immediately feel centered and able to take on the task at hand.
Plant Guru Essential Oil Set 14-5 ml Therapeutic Grade 100% Pure / ArtNaturals Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser
Do you use scent to get you in the holiday spirit? What are some of your favorite winter scents?
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