Lately I have seen quite a few articles on why some people are more susceptible to the coronavirus and it has to do with our warm, dry homes! Viruses actually do very well under these conditions—proliferating that is. Some are recommending 40-60% humidity to decrease your chances of succumbing to COVID. What better way to do that than to diffuse essential oils in every room in your home. We actually have diffusers in every room and now that I know about this little-known idea, I plan to keep them going.
What are the best oils to diffuse you may ask? That depends on your likes and whether there is sickness in your home. For anything respiratory, I like to support my body by diffusing eucalyptus—globulus, radiata, or Eucalyptus Blue. I also love diffusing R.C.™ or Raven™ to keep nasal passageways open. You can also use a homemade tent to concentrate the diffused oil you breathe. I have an AromaDome™. If you are interested in one of these, just google it.
For aches and pains, I may diffuse Aroma Siez™, basil, peppermint, copaiba, or a combination of several of these oils. And if it is calmness and relaxation I’m looking for, then its lavender, neroli, Peace and Calming™, or vetiver in my diffuser. When meditating, I may choose frankincense, Inspiration™, White Angelica™, Awaken™, or Sacred Mountain™.
I’ve also seen quite a few recipes floated on social media for the holiday season many of which are excellent to support the respiratory system. Try cedarwood and lavender for restfulness, or Christmas Spirit™, nutmeg, and cinnamon bark to fill your home with that sweet holiday baking fragrance.
My favorite for the winter months is a combination of tree oils like Idaho blue spruce, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Pine, and Grand Fir. It’s like bringing the great outdoors inside without the cold!
How much essential oil should you use in a diffuser? If you have a water-based diffuser in which you are putting the oil in the water, I recommend at least 10 drops in total. If you are using a diffuser that puts microdroplets in the air directly, make sure your diffuser is on a timer so that you don’t run out of the oil. I place my on a timer of 10 minutes on, 15 minutes off.
The important thing is to keep your home’s air hydrated and the best way to do that is through diffusing moisture into the air. So why not use a quality essential oil that will support your respiratory system as well.
For more information on how essential oils can help you, why not sign up for some of our webinars on the essential oils. You can also contact me for a free consultation.
Linda Smith
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