[INFO] Essential Toolkit Items

[00:00:00] Having a toolkit at the ready for long days, rough days, or sick days is essential. Tune in for my go-to items.

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[00:00:44] If you've listened to the podcast for any length of time, you know that I'm big on having a toolkit.

[00:00:52] One of the items I tout a lot are essential oils. Some might write me off as one of those ladies, but I want to tell you why.

[00:01:02] With the recent issues with sleep deprivation-induced anxiety escalation, I've mentioned oils quite a bit,

[00:01:10] so I want to explain the why behind all the episodes and links.

[00:01:16] Yes, I do use affiliate links to support the effort it takes to produce this podcast.

[00:01:23] However, my whole family has used essential oils for well over a decade.

[00:01:30] We're a typical family.

[00:01:33] Not super into fitness.

[00:01:35] I didn't lock down screen time.

[00:01:38] We often eat out.

[00:01:40] So in all these ways, we're your average family, I'd guess.

[00:01:44] That said, we sent oils to camp with our oldest as a natural bug repellent instead of something with DEET in it.

[00:01:53] We use them daily to help provide relief for minor cuts, bites, bruising, or injuries.

[00:01:59] I made a salve for our youngest when he was in capoeira to help with muscle soreness.

[00:02:06] I made lotion-based items to help support my husband through a brutal bout with sciatica.

[00:02:13] You've heard me mention in my numerous struggles with migraines that I use peppermint oil to aid in relief.

[00:02:20] As someone with asthma, chemical fragrances trigger attacks.

[00:02:26] So I've had to use natural cleaning products, and I make my own.

[00:02:31] I also make my own signature fragrances without the chemicals found in commercial perfumes.

[00:02:39] My husband and oldest son have used beard oils I've created.

[00:02:43] I have inhalers for respiratory support when my lungs are twitchy due to encountering asthma triggers.

[00:02:50] And inhalers for calming during periods of high anxiety inherent with OCD.

[00:02:56] And inhalers to help provide relief for nausea or digestive issues.

[00:03:01] I've made hand sanitizing sprays and gels.

[00:03:05] Bed linen spray.

[00:03:06] And during flu season, I add essential oils to our hand soaps.

[00:03:10] So what made me into an oil lady?

[00:03:15] I honestly believe God, who is also known as the great physician in the Bible, created this world with us in mind.

[00:03:26] He gave us plant-based food and medicine to help us.

[00:03:30] Therefore, His pharmacy is the best pharmacy.

[00:03:34] Essential oils are the essence of a plant.

[00:03:37] They are distilled in a number of ways and are very highly concentrated forms of plant parts.

[00:03:45] The best companies will conduct tests using gas chromatic mass spectrometry, GC-MS, to ensure purity.

[00:03:55] The very best ones will provide these results to consumers.

[00:03:59] It's important to me that you know that I am not a sales representative for any direct marketing essential oil company.

[00:04:09] I purchase vetted oils from a number of quality sources at several price points to fit all budgets,

[00:04:17] and that are transparent in providing GC-MS reports to the public.

[00:04:23] So when you see me post links to these oils, I really do use them in every aspect of my life.

[00:04:31] And I've converted my whole family as they've seen the benefits of using them.

[00:04:37] I became such a believer that I began a course to become a certified aromatherapist.

[00:04:44] There are a number of hours required, so it's taking a while.

[00:04:48] But the science is solid, which may be the other reason the certification is slow going,

[00:04:54] because chemistry is involved.

[00:04:56] And I'm a right-brained gal.

[00:04:59] So when you see me post links, these are products I have used,

[00:05:03] or if I can't find the exact diffuser, it's close.

[00:05:07] As for the oils themselves, there are only a handful of brands I use and only post those links.

[00:05:17] Yes, I hope you will support the effort it takes to produce this podcast by using my affiliate links,

[00:05:23] because it costs you nothing beyond the purchase price of whatever you are getting.

[00:05:28] But really, it's because God created plants to help us,

[00:05:32] and I've seen the benefits in support for minor injuries, mood, energy, focus, concentration,

[00:05:40] and the health of our home environment.

[00:05:43] Our meme for today says,

[00:05:46] God created the world with us in mind.

[00:05:51] God created so many amazing things to help his creation.

[00:05:55] What's one of your favorites?

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