EOs: How Much? How Often?

When I was new to essential oils, I'm the first to admit I was intimidated!  

Thankfully, I soon learned that there was nothing to be afraid of, because there isn't a "wrong" way to use EOs (caveat: don't drip them in your eyes or ears please!).  I was so tuned in to the mindset of "harmful side effects" from my lifelong experience with traditional medicine that it took some effort to shake free from that.

My EO Journal ~ courtesy of Smash Book!

As I stepped into this (new to me) approach to wellness I knew there would be a learning curve and it would be up to me to do my homework.  Two questions were always flying out of my mouth!  How much?  How often?  Trust me, once you get the hang of this...everything will click and you'll be the healer in your home in no time, so here we go!

The Feet!  Your body's largest pores ~ great area for topical application.

If you learn nothing else from this blog post, remember this: When it comes to pure essential oils, don't assume that more is always better.  Sometimes it's true but here's the thing about essential oils....

If you want optimal results, practice consistency, research supports this recommendation.

Finding the right dose will depend on the individual.  Experts recommend that smaller doses be applied and then observed.  How is the body reacting?  Are there positive results? Adjustments to dose and frequency can then be made, no worries!  Truly, it's such a relief AND a pleasure to know that I'm practicing safe and sane wellness in my home. 

Suboccipital Triangle or:  Base of Brain Stem for Topical Application

• Adults ~ start with 2 to 3 drops massaged into each foot or on the area of concern.  Because these oils are safe and pure, you can always apply more oils after 15 minutes if needed. 
• Adults ~ can also ingest pure essential oils by capsule if preferred.  Start with 3 to 4 drops.  You can repeat the dose 15 minutes later if needed.
• For chronic or stubborn virus infection, apply or ingest oils every 2 hours for 3 to 4 days after symptoms completely disappear. 

It's always a good idea to stay hydrated when when using essential oils.   Drink lots of water with 3 to 4 drops of Lemon essential to help move toxins out of the body.

Rule of Thumb:  Optimizing therapeutic benefits is best achieved by using smaller amounts and applying more frequently.

Note:  When treating children always cut the dose in half and dilute with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil (FCO) or any vegetable based oil.  

Applying and massaging into little feet is an excellent application method for kids. 

Spark Naturals PURE therapeutic grade essential oils are powerfully potent with diverse chemistry.  Because of their purity, our bodies respond beautifully to them most of the time as our biochemistry is similar.  For this reason, I only use and recommend PURE EOs.

I hope this information helps to give you some boundaries to lean on in times of consternation.  You're doing great, keep up the good work!


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