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There is a long history of the use of teatree oil and it’s traditional uses. The aboriginals of Australian were documented of using tea tree leaves for healing skin cut, burns and all the alike by crushing the leaves and placing them to the affected area.
What does tea tree oil contain? Fair question, it contains consituents which is more commonly known as terpenoids. This is significant because this has been found to have antiseptic and antifungal activity. Why would people use tea tree oils? Tea tree oils are commonly used for acne and athletes foot.
Although this oil is natural, it is imperative that you also know a few safety concerns. There are possibilities of allergic reactions that may include mild contact dermatitis to severe blisters and even rashes. Undiluted tea tree oils may cause irritation, redness, blistering, and itching to skin. You want to be careful of taking tea tree oil because it is not to be taken internally AT ALL. Doing this may cause impaired immune function, diarrhea, and potentially fatal central nervous system depression or excessive drowsiness, confusion, and even may leave you in a coma. Obviously, if this happens please seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of overdose; which include excessive drowsiness, diarrhea and vomiting. Women, please do not this oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lastly, ALWAYS keep your children and pets away from your tea tree oil supply.
Technology may have allowed us to do things in a faster way but it has also led us to be more and more tired with trying to keep up with technology’s own pace. Because of this, most people have found it hard to really focus on taking care of their skin. If you are one of them, then we have a solution for you – your very own sugar scrub.
In order to create your own sugar scrub, you need to have with you half a 
cup of sugar, lemon juice (from one lemon), and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. If you want to go funky about it, you can have food coloring.
Once you have all the items, mix them in a clean bowl, except for the coloring which you can add only when the mixture is already consistent.
Another way to go about having your own sugar scrub is to add to a cup of sugar a teaspoon of glycerin and half a teaspoon of vitamin E oil. You can then sprinkle a few drops of your favorite aromatherapy essential oil like Lavender, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Vanilla, and Geranium.
If you would not be able to consume all of your sugar scrub, make sure that you store them n a glass container with a tight lid. Avoid using plastic ones as essential oils can be easily absorbed by plastic.
Ever wonder what are some of the most must-have aromatherapy essential oils that your cabinet should never be without? Well, here they are:
- Lavender – the soothing scent of the lavender essential oil has been proven to work miracles against fungus and other harmful microorganisms. It can also be used as a natural disinfectant for your home and can be sprinkled into your diffuser to create a calming effect.
- Chamomile – This aromatherapy essential oil has been around for more than two thousand years and is quite popular for its ability to soothe upset stomach. It is also a great way to relieve baby’s teething pain and can be depended upon against fever, acne and insect bites.
- Patchouli – said to be an aphrodisiac, the Patchouli is also a good way for treating minor wounds.
- Rose – Want to look and feel young? Then the Rose essential oil is for you. This essential oils is known for working wonders when it comes to rejuvenating aging skin and soothing eczema.
- Ylang-Ylang - The sweet floral scent of the Ylang-Ylang essential oils is known to be an aphrodisiac and is a good way to lift depression. It can also be used for soothing and healing cracked skin and treating certain hair problems.
- Peppermint – Many people are unaware that the peppermint essential oil can actually be used to soothe upset stomach and clear indigestion. It is much more known for its ability to sweeten breath. It can also be depended upon to energize and refresh tired muscles.
Aromatherapy can do wonders for the soul. Although it has been around for centuries, the use of aromatherapy as a way to relax and relieve various ailments has only been adapted recently by the western world. Using young living essential oils can reduce stress, relieve headaches, prevent insomnia, and promote overall well-being.
Essential oils are extracted from plants and flowers. A few drops of oil mixed with water in an oil diffuser can spread scents throughout a room. Different oils are used for different ailments. Eucalyptus is known to cure headaches. Lavender and chamomile bring about relaxation. Teatree oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can heal skin rashes, pimples, and fungal infection.
Essential oils can help us stay healthy and for those times that we do get sick, they can help us get better faster. Our immune system is what keeps us from getting sick from every germ, virus or bacteria that comes along. Factors like stress, fatigue, and poor diet can lower our immune system’s ability to fight off invaders. We can support our immune system through the use of essential oils. The use of essential oils while we are healthy will help prevent illness in the first place. For those times when something does get passed our defenses, essential oils can shorten our recovery time.
Picture this: you’re in front of your computer. You are currently working on the financial statement your boss badly needs for his meeting in about two hours. You are about 80% through verifying all the numbers when suddenly…power shortage!
If you are the Dalai Lama, you would be able to handle this with a deep sense of serenity and calmness. Unfortunately, your not. Situations like these can lead to stress. Soon you’d have a headache, hypertension, anxiety and irritability. So what do you do?
- When you start feeling stressed out, shut off outside noise by turning to white noise. Examples of white noise are relaxing music as well as the sound of flowing water.
- Make use of essential oils. You can either have a few drops of them in your bath or on your handkerchief. You can also use them with a diffuser.
- Indulge in some hand and foot massage. Many eastern medicine advocates believe that the soles of the foot correspond to a specific area in your body. A good for massage can, therefore, help ease muscle pains associated with stress.
- Learn to delegate. Superwoman you ain’t so if you feel like you have bitten off more than you can chew, delegate. There will always be people who would be willing to help you.
- Talk. Sometimes having someone to listen to your rants can provide you with a sense of catharsis so don’t bottle things up inside you.