Springtime Air Survival with Young Living Essential Oils …& More!
Shelby O’Connor, “The Oily OT “ shares with you some tips and tricks for using Young Living Essential “Oils & More!” to help you with Springtime Air Survival.
Join us as we discuss:
Why use essential oils to help the respiratory system?
What is an essential oil rollerball, exactly? "
Great rollerball recipes for “Sniffle Season”
Other Wellness Tips
What Supplements might help my body during “Sniffle Season”?
NingXia Red - A Clinically Studied ( yummy!) Antioxidant Supplement Drink
How do I get some of these essential oils and supplements?
We know that spring has definitely sprung in Virginia Beach and other areas of the country by now! It’s an exciting time full of growth, renewed energy, and joy, but this also means plants are waking up, blooming, and spreading their pollen.
Which ALSO means that it’s one more thing for our bodies to deal with as we encounter “the sniffles” and other types of respiratory discomfort.
Have you ever wanted to know some tips and tricks to help you during this difficult time? Here are some things I’ve learned over the years of being in various wellness circles!
Why use essential oils to help the respiratory system?
Essential oils support the respiratory system by:
Clearing airways and loosening mucus
Reducing inflammation in the respiratory system
Fighting respiratory infections
Providing soothing and calming effects
Cleaning and purifying the air in an indoor environment
What is an essential oil rollerball . . . exactly?
Want to know some easy ways to start? You can diffuse these suggestions, or create a rollerball blend. An essential oil roller bottle is a portable container with a rollerball applicator used to apply diluted essential oil blends onto the skin. It offers convenience and control for the application for aromatherapy, topical use, or personal fragrance.
Great Rollerball Recipes for Sniffle Season:
LLP Roller +/- DiGize, Copaiba
This is when it comes to springtime (or anytime!!) sinus survival. The base recipe is Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint. Start there and add any other oils listed as desired to suit your specific needs!
10mL roller bottle
10-20 drops each of Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint
Other great oils to add: Copaiba, Dorado, Azul, Ledum, DiGize, R.C., Raven
Roll over the chest, under the nose, and over the sinus cavities as desired. Take care when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply apply coconut oil over the area.
Happy Noses Roller:
Roll over the sinus cavities as desired. Take care when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply apply coconut oil over the area.
10mL roller bottle
20 drops each of Dorado Azul & Idaho Blue Spruce
10 drops DiGize & R.C.
5 drops Peppermint
BONUS: Lymphatic Drainage Massage Techniques. Check out this video on YouTube regarding good ways to open up drainage pathways. Talk to your physician for contraindications prior to this massage.
Other Wellness Tips
Lavender Copaiba Nasal Rinse
Grab your Neti-pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse. If you are new to using essential oils or a sinus rinse, decrease the number of essential oil drops by half. You can always add more as desired.
10 drops of Lavender essential oil
15 drops of Copaiba essential oil,
8 Tbsp of ultra-fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine).
Use morning and afternoon during acute needs and use once daily for maintenance during peak season.
DIY Season’s Change Capsules:
Use a 2 oz glass dropper bottle - 30 drops each. Drop mixture into veggie capsules and take like a capsule.
Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, + Copaiba Vitality
*( Vitality Oils are labeled GRAS - Generally Recognized as Safe for internal usage).
Olive oil to the desired dilution (about 2 Tbs)
Changing Seasons Oral Spray:
10mL glass spray bottle
1 drop each Lavender*, Copaiba*, Peppermint*
2 drops Orange* & Lemon*
"Splash" Thieves Mouthwash - Optional
+ Filtered water
*Vitality oils labeled for ingestion
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired.
What Supplements might help my body during Sniffle Season?
Allerzyme Capsules
AllerZyme is a huge support tool when it comes to respiratory needs. This enzyme complex is specifically designed for individuals with dietary or environmental allergies! Take one capsule up to three times daily before a meal or as desired. AllerZyme works best for pollen support when you start it a few days or a week before the acute needs rise if possible. If you know it’s coming, start giving your body support as early as possible.
Sulfurzyme:
Sulfurzyme is a unique combination of MSM, the protein-building compound found in breast milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, and Ningxia wolfberry. This supplement works to fight inflammation in the body. Lowering the level of inflammation in the body overall is helpful when it is being taxed by external stressors. This is an incredible supplement for so many reasons and supporting the body overall in its inflammation response is just one of them!
Life 9 Probiotic:
Many today consider regularly taking a high-quality probiotic to be one of the core pieces to overall health - respiratory, brain, immune, skin health, and more.
Life 9 is a proprietary, high-potency probiotic that combines 17 billion live cultures from 9 beneficial bacteria strains that promotes healthy digestion, support gut health, and helps maintain normal intestinal function for overall support of a healthy immune system.
MightyPro Kid’s Probiotic:
This is a YUMMY supplement for kids (…and adults!) to take that is reminiscent of a pixie stick! It is a delicious powder that makes taking probiotics and prebiotics fun for kids. Mightypro is a pre-and probiotic powder that can be taken on its own or mixed into food or beverages. The benefits of pre & probiotics can support a healthy body overall, reducing the body burden for the respiratory system as well.
Probiotics and prebiotics offer the following combined benefits:
Supports gut health and a healthy microbiome
Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
Strengthens the immune system
Reduces inflammation in the gut
Helps manage digestive disorders
Assists in weight management
Promotes vaginal and urinary tract health
Potential support for mental health
Helps prevent antibiotic-related side effects
Remember to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice on probiotic and prebiotic use.
NingXia Red - A Clinically Studied ( yummy!) Antioxidant Supplement Drink
Ningxia Red is a powerful antioxidant supplement drink made from wolfberry puree, blueberry, plum, cherry, aronia, and pomegranate juices, grape seed extract, Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon and Orange essential oils, stevia and pure vanilla extract.
Yes, it tastes wonderful, but NingXia Red has some amazing health benefits too!
Supports energy levels,
Supports immune and hormone health
Highest known protection against dangerous superoxide free radicals
“ Daily consumption of 60 ml of NingXia Red resulted in an increase in sleep duration when used consistently for 60 days. Length of illness was shorter in the supplement group compared to the control group. The supplement improved both immune response and overall health through a safe and healthy method of use.” SEE THE ARTICLE HERE!
This incredible supplement drink has been documented to: improve sleep and overall health, which will benefit the body during times of increased respiratory stress ( like Springtime!)
Do any of these sound intriguing to you? Do you need help learning more and getting some of these essential oils and supplements?
Kathleen and Shelby are both Occupational Therapists who use and educate others on Young Living Essential Oils and their other products. We want families to have access to holistic options to empower their quality of life.
If you are interested in any of these products, you can read and purchase them on behalf of Helping Hands Therapy, HERE.
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Do you have other holistic solutions to seasonal discomfort? Let us know on our social media! We love to hear from you!
Reference:
NCBI. (2021). Prebiotics and Probiotics: Role in Human Health and Applications in Pharmaceutical Products. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9212968/
Other Sources: Content adapted from the LifeSteps App in addition to Shelby O’Connor’s own experience using and sharing Young Living Essential Oil products for 8 years. There are many wonderful reference guides, books, and resources available about how to use essential oils. Find them at amazon.com, and BarnesAndNoble.com.
Disclaimer: Information shared in this article is not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any illness, nor is it meant to replace professional medical attention or advice. There are no claims for disease or treatment, etc. within this post. Always consult your doctor with any questions. Consult a healthcare professional or aromatherapist for the safe and appropriate use of essential oils for respiratory support.
