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Top 40 Household Items for Your Emergency Storage

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40 Household Items

In my first post about the need to think about how you would feed your family for a year if some major disaster or emergency eliminated all other sources of food for your family, I mentioned that you also needed to include household supplies, medicine, personal care items and food preparation tools. Today, I want to talk about these non-food items, these top 40 household items for your emergency storage.

We will consider non-food items in three important categories: household, medicine & personal care, and kitchen items. 

This is the 3rd post in a series I’ve done on how to get your family prepared for emergencies. The first post was 5 things to consider when stockpiling food for your family. And the 2nd post was a weekly plan on how to use $10 a week to build a years worth of paleo groceries. 

Category 1: Household Products

No matter how much food you have stored up for an emergency, it will still be an emergency situation if you do not have things like bottled water, soaps, matches, and toilet paper.

When you are developing your emergency food storage plans, be sure to include essential household products on your master list. There are many economical ways for you to accumulate these. Discount stores, close-out opportunities, dollar stores, and neighborhood garage sales are all possibilities. Just be sure you are adding these to your storage accumulation. 

There are several online lists of household products to store that you can find. I have reviewed several of these, and will give you a list of 10 important items you will need for sure. Be sure to do your own research to discover other things you will want to have on hand. Two good online lists you can review are HERE and HERE. 

Top 10 Household Products to Have: 

  1. Bottled water (we keep a travel Berkey for this purpose) 
  2. Toilet paper and paper towels (or tons of washcloths for cloth toilet paper) 
  3. Lamp oil and candles
  4. Large boxes of kitchen matches or Bic lighters
  5. Body, Dish and Laundry soap 
  6. Assorted plastic bags (food storage, garbage bags)
  7. Bleach or peroxide (I use white vinegar in place of bleach) 
  8. Household cleaners 
  9. Lighter fluid or charcoal
  10. Mop, cleaning rags, brushes, towels, etc.

Category 2: Medicine and Personal Care Products

Let me first talk about storing medicines. Begin by listing all of the necessary medicines each family member must have available. I am not talking about prescriptions, because it may be next to impossible to have a one-year supply of prescription medicines. But there are other topical medicines, OTC products and things like bandages, sterile pads, and tapes that you may need.

THIS is a wonderful list of items that you should store in a first-aid kit. I recommend that you use that as the start of your own list of medicines to store. This creative mom uses a fishing tackle box to hold her first aid supplies.  It is particularly exciting to me to see that right there in the midst of her other supplies are her favorite essential oils. As you know, I love my essential oils, and would highly recommend that you consider their benefits in your emergency storage plan also. Essential oils have been used by thousands throughout hundreds of years, and can be used for many health-related needs and their shelf live can surpass 10 years if stored properly! 

Top 10 Essential Oils to Have:

  1. Lavender—Useful for soothing baths, diffusing for a good night’s sleep, applying to cuts and scrapes, and even for minor aches and pains.
  2. “Protective” blend—This is the powerhouse oil to keep your immune system strong. 
  3. Frankincense – the most precious of essential oils in the ancient world. It’s a powerful addition to your medicine cabinet.
  4. Melaleuca “Tea Tree” oil- first aid for the skin
  5. “Soothing“Blend – a blend of wintergreen, camphor, peppermint, blue tansy, blue chamomile, helichrysum, and osmanthus which aids in muscle and joint support 
  6. Peppermint – relieve minor head tension and use in toothpaste recipe and for pest control
  7. Lemon – natural cleanser 
  8. “Respiratory” Blend – helps support your respiratory system and open and clear airways. 
  9. Oregano – natural immune support 
  10. “Digestive” Blend – helps provide digestive relief 

You can purchase all these oils in a wholesale starter kit at a discount price! 

Many of the personal care products you may need use the SAME ingredients. So I recommend you have these items on hand so that you can make the products you need in an emergency situation. 

Top 10 Personal Care Ingredients to Have: 

  1. Coconut Oil – to wash your face with and to use as a base for deodorant, salves, and soap
  2. Bentonite Clay – to make toothpaste, tooth powder, deodorant and baby powder
  3. Shea or Cacao Butter – to make lotions, rubs, and salves
  4. Beeswax – to help lotions and salves hold form and to use to make candles and soap
  5. Essential Oils – to be used in nearly EVERY personal care recipe and home cleaning recipe. 
  6. Baking Soda – to make deodorant, laundry soap, and to even wash your hair with
  7. Apple Cider Vinegar – to use as a hair conditioner and to promote many other health benefits. 
  8. Olive and Almond Oil – to use as a facial serum or moisturizer and used to make salves

Don’t forget to keep razors, aspirin, tylenol, and personal make-up products on hand if you think you will need them. 

Category 3: Top 10 Essential Kitchen Items

The final category of products to be sure you include in your storage plans would be essential kitchen items you will use. It won’t do you any good to have cans of food if you do not have a can opener, and the frozen meat in your freezer will stay useless without the pans to prepare it in.

Here are some of the kitchen items I consider indispensable to me when I’m thinking about my emergency food storage.

  1. Can opener
  2. Cast iron/stainless steel cookware
  3. Roasting pans
  4. Cooking utensils
  5. Measuring cups and spoons
  6. Kitchen knives
  7. Dishes or Paper products for serving food
  8. Silverware or plasticware
  9. Kitchen tools like mixers, blenders, graters (Be sure you have some non-electric ones in case of widespread power outages.)
  10. Quantities of plastic bags, foils, wax papers, or plastic wrap.

You can find more information in these kitchen items online HERE. 

Now you are ready!

If you will incorporate some of the information I’ve given you in these three blogs on an Emergency Food Storage plan, and begin your own stockpiling, you will be ready for whatever comes our way. It would be our hope that it never becomes necessary to have only our cache of food and supplies to live on, but as with many other things in life today, it’s better to be safe than sorry. 

Best sure to check out the rest of the blog posts in this series: 

  1. Could You Feed Your Family for a Year? 
  2. One Year of Emergency Paleo Food Storage on $10 Week

 Resources

  • https://www.granny-miller.com/use-this-tool-to-help-plan-a-years-worth-of-food-supplies/
  • https://www.granny-miller.com/a-years-worth-of-food-supplies/
  • https://thesurvivalmom.com/38-must-have-kitchen-items-for-any-survivalist/

Top 40 Household Items for Your Emergency Storage

Kids and Essential Oils

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Now that many of you have become avid users of essential oils, I’m sure that one of the questions you’ve had–as did I–is centered on how and if to use essential oils with your children. The truth is, essential oils are such a wonderful gift and so beneficial to all of us — including our kids! 

I am regularly using essential oils with my children…and they love them! Their nightly ritual includes a relaxing bath, followed by rubbing essential oils on their feet before bed. Some of their favorites are Lavender, a calming blend, and Frankincense.

ari frankie oilsThere are many other beneficial uses that I and others have found for essential oils with children.  Essential oils have been in use for thousands of years, and I want to share with you some ways you can use the natural power of plants and essential oils to assure that you are helping your children to reach optimal health and well-being. 

What essential oils can be used on children?

Therapeutic grade essential oils that have been certified pure are considered safe and effective for babies and children. When applying to young infants you will need to dilute the oils because of the sensitive nature of a babies neo-skin. A good ratio to start with is 1-2 drops of oil with 2 TBSP of fractionated coconut oil, just a few drops of that diluted mixture will be enough.

Children—especially infants and babies—react more strongly to things than adults do, so more caution is needed when using any type of medicine.  Remember these simple rules:

  • Introduce one essential oil at a time.
  • Watch for allergic reactions.
  • Do not use oils on babies less than 3 months old.
  • Essential oils should not be used internally on children.

Choose some of the gentler oils like:

  • Lavender
  • Frankincense
  • Melaleuca
  • Ginger
  • Lemon
  • Orange
  • Sandalwood
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Ylang Ylang
  •  “Digestive” Blend

You can get therapeutic grade essential oils at a discount from here.

The younger the child, the less essential oils you should use in proportion to the carrier oil. Here are some general guidelines:

  1. 3-6 months—1 drop essential oil to 4 tsp. carrier oil
  2. 6 months to 2 years—1 drop essential oil to 2 tsp. carrier oil
  3. 2-6 years—2 drops essential oil to 1 tsp. carrier oil
  4. 6 years plus—3 drops per tsp. on carrier oil

There are several oils you should avoid with children. Be sure to carefully research all aspects of choosing oils for children before you start. Two good resources are here and here. 

 When and why should I use essential oils for my children?

There are many possible times when your child may be feeling under the weather and with the application of an essential oil could experience real improvement in his or her health. Some of these possible uses and a suitable oil to apply include:

Babies

  • Melaleuca
  • Lemon
  • Lavender
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Geranium
  • Wild Orange

Children

  • Thyme
  • Lemon
  • Rosemary
  • Ginger
  • Lavender
  • Melaleuca
  • Peppermint
  • Cypress

You can get therapeutic-grade essential oils from here. 

How do I apply essential oils to my children?

The two safest ways to apply essential oils that are safe for children are by smelling them, or applying them to the skin diluted with a carrier oil. In recent years it has also become popular to mix essential oils to play dough, so you child gets the effect of the oil while playing with the dough. An excellent way to infuse essential oils to your children is through the use of a diffuser. In the photo to the right you can see my children enjoying the essential oils that I have put in the diffuser for them.

I have found it very helpful to give my kids a detox bath a few times a week before I roll their nighttime essential oils on their skin. You can read about how I do this by clicking here.

I have also developed a recipe for DIY Remineralizing Tooth Powder for Kids, which includes Peppermint and a Protective blend of essential oils.

There are many protocols for how to apply oils and where to apply them, and you should carefully research this information before you begin. The two resources I mentioned above would be a good place to start. 

A key part of using essential oils is to associate their smell with positive emotional situations so they will help to put your child is a positive state of mind when they are worried, annoyed, or not feeling well. Use essential oils when you play with your children so you can use those oils when they are troubled, and it should help to bring them back to a happier mood.

Before long you will discover that your children are able—and want—to take on some of the responsibility for using essential oils themselves. Below you will see a picture of my 3-year old son rolling oil on his big sister’s neck! 

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Barefoot Boy rolls some essential oil on his big sister.

 What are the benefits of using essential oils with my children?

There are many benefits to using essential oils with your children. The plants from which the oils are made boost the body’s natural immune system. 

The aroma of essential oils can help to clear airways in kids who are suffering from respiratory ailments or times of seasonal distress. Essential oils that have been blended into a salve or rub can serve as remedies for when little ones are under the weather.

The fact that you know exactly what ingredients you are using to deal with your children’s needs is another powerful benefit. By diffusing an essential oil into your children’s bedroom or playroom you are providing an automatic calming effect where you are using an oil you have used with your child during a happy, positive moment.

There is another important benefit I have found from introducing my children to essential oils while they are young. My 6- year-old has become a valuable helper to me in my essential oil business. She has stuffed hundreds of goodie bags for me, labeled sample oils, introduced the winners in giveaway contests, and sealed many envelopes. I love knowing that she is learning a valuable work ethic at such a young age! 

Using essential oils on your children must be considered responsibly and with much research before you begin. But if you do the research, you will discover the wonderful benefits that can be yours as your use natural, healthy essential oils to respond to the physical and emotional needs your children may express.

How to Get Started Using Essential Oils:

  • If you are wanting to get started using essential oils on your children, then feel free to CLICK HERE to see my FAQ page on how to get started! 

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DIY Herbal Mouthwash

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So, many of you might know if you follow me on Instagram, but a few months ago I started the Invisalign braces. I LOVE the changes I am seeing in my teeth and would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat, but having the braces on my teeth 22 hours a day can make my mouth stale and dry. I am a minimalist and before braces I would just drop a little bit of peppermint essential oil on my tongue and swish around! However, with the new Invisalign braces, I needed something that would swish really good and freshen my breath…which is why I created this DIY Herbal Mouthwash. 

I had some dried peppermint laying around so I infused the water with it and added in some cinnamon and vitamin C powder to act as a preservative. I’m now, sort of, addicted to this mouthwash and I know you will be too!

Note: You can leave the dried peppermint out and just add an extra 5 drops of peppermint essential oil. Also, be sure to use THERAPEUTIC grade essential oil since you will be swishing it around in your mouth. Here’s where I get mine. 

DIY Herbal Mouthwash

Click here to see where I buy therapeutic grade essential oils at a discount! 

How to Make: 

  1. Place the water in a small pot and bring to a simmer. 
  2. Add the peppermint leaves, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. 
  3. Use a cheesecloth and strain out the herbs. Cool. 
  4. Add the essential oils and vitamin C powder to the mixture. 
  5. Store in a glass jar and shake before each use. 

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Essential Oils for Labor

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Today I welcome Rachel from Healing in Our Homes to the blog! Rachel is a homeschooling mother of 5 wonderful children and a doula and birth photographer to many women. She is a wealth of information when it comes to supporting pregnant and I’m so blessed to have her share more about essential oils and labor. 

Labor, like pregnancy, can involve a lot of changing needs and feelings – first your hot then your cold, youʼre excited then youʼre crying, one minute you want someone to rub your shoulders, the next you want to hurt anyone that touches you. This is normal and essential oils are a wonderful tool to have to manage our changing moods and comfort levels during labor.

As a doula Iʼve been privileged to be a support to many women as theyʼve given birth. I love when my clients use oils already or are open to me using oils to support them. It doesnt matter if you are giving birth at home, at a birth center, or in a hospital there are still many ways for essential oils to bring comfort, both, emotionally and physically.

Where to buy high quality essential oils at a discount

Here are some of my favorite essential oils for labor:

1. Peppermint

This refreshing oils is so fabulous for when you are hot or tired. You can smell directly from the cap for some quick energy or dilute with a carrier oil and apply to the back of the neck for a cooling effect.

2. Wild Orange & Citrus Bliss Blend

Both of these oils make a wonderful compliment to peppermint for energy and stamina. They are also a great mood lifter if you feel discouraged. You can make a spray (see recipe below), diffuse them together in a diffuser or simply put them into your hands to inhale. Citrus oils can also help a laboring mama stay focused and help to calm nausea.

3. Clary Sage or Clary Calm Blend

Clary Sage is a powerful support for labor, especially when labor is stalled. Typically Clary Sage is avoided in pregnancy because of the possibility of this effect on the body. But once you are full term and your body is ready for delivery, it is a great support.

4. Balance Blend

The tree oils that make up this blend are wonderful for stabilizing mood. If you are feeling frustrated, defeated, out of balance or super emotional have someone rub a few drops into your foot and apply some to the back of your neck as well.

5. Lavender, Serenity blend, & Ylang Ylang

These are my top choices for calming during labor. I like to have my client smell the oils and make a choice by what is most attractive to her in that moment. I would offer one of these oils if mama was agitated or stressed. For mood issues, always go with whatever smells the best to you. Your body knows what it needs.

6. Marjoram

This oil is often underappreciated in the oil world. Marjoram is a great oil for soothing the discomforts of contractions. Dilute and apply to the lower abdomen. Its also great after birth for the cramps that can come while nursing so keep it around!

7. Deep Blue Blend & Black Pepper

I can verify, from my own multiple personal experiences, that back labor is the WORST. First, if you can, get on all fours to encourage that little stinker to turn the right way and relieve you of your misery. But if they insist on coming out looking up at the sky then these two oils are your friend. Get someone to rub them in thoroughly for you. Following with a heating pad or pack can help drive the oils in and give further relief.

Additional tips & recipes:

  1. Put 20 washcloths in a crockpot , fill with water, add 20 drops of lavender and set to “warm”. Apply a washcloth to lower abdomen or back at the beginning of each contraction.
  2. Cooling spray: Mix 25 drops of Wild Orange or “Invigorating” blend, 25 drops of Peppermint and water in a 4oz spray bottle. Spray on during transition or when feeling tired or discouraged.
  3. Perineum support: Mix 10 drops Helichrysm or Geranium in 1 tablespoon Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage into perineum at crowning. These oils support the skin tissue to help minimize puffiness and help the tissue stretch to avoid tearing.
  4. Use Lavender and Geranium over the uterus after birth for soothing all of those tired muscles.
  5. Peri Spray: (This is RAVED about amongst our team for soothing after a vaginal birth) Mix 5 drops of Lavender, Geranium and Helichrysm in 1oz of filtered water or fractionated coconut oil. Spray on after each time you use the bathroom or rinse. Donʼt leave this one out, you will be so glad you have it!
  6. Keep your Clary Sage and “Women’s Monthly” blend around because Clary Sage can help aid in milk production as well as support a balanced hormonal system postpartum. Dilute and apply to the lower abdomen daily.

So make sure to add your oils to your hospital bag or birth kit. Enjoy your oils during labor and delivery! To see how to use essential oils on newborns and babies, click here! 

How to purchase therapeutic-grade essential oils at a discount!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Rachel is a wife and homeschooling mom to 5 spunky kids. She serves as a doula and birth photographer, is an avid researcher and love to share what she learns on her blog, Healing in our Homes. Her passion is to support other women as they journey through childbirth, the challenges motherhood and creating healthy homes. DoTERRA has been the perfect way for her to practically empower women to care for themselves and their families naturally.

Where to Buy High Quality Essential Oils at a Discount: 

I recommend that when using essential oils to support your labor, that you use the highest and most therapeutic quality you can find. CLICK HERE to see my brand of choice and how you can purchase them at a discount. 

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Lemongrass Essential Oil

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Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) grows in dense clumps that can grow 6 feet in height and 4 feet in width. It is native to warm and tropical regions, such as India, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. It is used as a medicinal herb in India and it is common in Asian cuisine. In African and South American countries, it is popularly used for making tea. Lemongrass essential oil is extracted from the leaves by steam distillation.

Its main chemical components are Geranial, Neral, Myrcene, Citronellai, and Citral.

What are the benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oil?

Its primary benefits are:

  • It supports healthy digestion
  • It soothes aching muscles
  • It purifies and tones skin
  • It relieves head and neck tension and promotes healthy body temperatures. 
  • Lemongrass Oil is far better than many of the synthetic deodorants that are a big expense, a heavy impact on the environment, and have limited lasting power. 

What are Lemongrass’s cautions?

If you have sensitive skin, it may create a rash. It is not recommended for children or nursing mothers. Because lemongrass can stimulate blood flow, pregnant women should use extreme caution.

Click here to get my Essential Oil Safety Guide

Top Ten Uses for Lemongrass Essential Oil

  1. Lemongrass has wonderful skin regeneration properties. It can be added to shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and lotions.
  2. To help soothe sore joints or muscles. Combine equal parts Fractionated Coconut oil (or another carrier oil) and Lemongrass and rub topically on the area of concern.
  3. It is a natural bug repellant for insects like mosquitoes and ants. It can be sprayed, diluted in a carrier oil, directly on the skin. It can even be used to control fleas; add about 5 drops to water and create your own spray to protect your pet’s coat.
  4. It supports healthy thyroid function. Mix 1-2 drops with a carrier oil and apply topically over your neck area.
  5. It can be used in your household products. Try putting a few drops on a dust cloth and then wipe down the wood in your house.
  6. It is a natural insect repellant and pest control. Rub or spritz some lemongrass on your skin before going outside.
  7. It can be used to detoxify your body. Make your own detoxifying lemongrass tea by adding 2-3 drops to your favorite tea.
  8. You can make a refreshing foot bath by adding 2 drops of Lemongrass Oil and 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts to warm water, and soak your feet for 10 minutes.
  9. Lemongrass oil is a valuable oil to use in aromatherapy. Its clean and calming aroma can reduce sad and anxious feelings, relieve restlessness and occasional sleeplessness, and helps you to relax.  Try adding 3-4 drops to your diffuser and diffuse for one hour before bedtime.

Where to  purchase Lemongrass essential oil

Home-made Lemongrass Essential Oil Recipe

Lemongrass oil can be used to relieve occasional muscle and joint discomfort in your body. I have found it to be so convenient to have a homemade soothing rub using essential oils, including lemongrass with coconut oil and beeswax.

Lemongrass and Emotions

Lemongrass oil is the oil of cleansing. It is a powerful cleanser of energy, and dispels feelings of despondency, despair and lethargy. It teaches individual to move forward without hesitation. As individuals let go of past issues they have an increased ability to see situations with greater clarity. (source) 

Companion Oils: Melaleuca, Thyme, Clary Sage

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Sources

  1. https://draxe.com/lemongrass-essential-oil/
  2. https://beautetude.com/2015/03/30/lemongrass-essential-oil-benefits-uses/
  3. https://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/lemongrass-essential-oil.html
  4. https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-lemongrass-essential-oil.html
  5. https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2013/05/uses-and-benefits-of-lemongrass-essential-oil/
  6. https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/lemongrass-oil.aspx

 So tell me?! How do you like to use Lemongrass essential oil?

Essential Oils and Hormone Support

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 Today I’m welcoming Lora from The 21st Century Mama to my blog! She is going to share a wealth of information on essential oils and hormone support!  Let’s give it up to my expat friend Lora! 

When we talk about hormones in every day life, we are usually talking about our menstrual cycles and periods and PMS. However, there is much more to it than just the so called “women’s problems”. 

While hormones do control the reproductive system and therefore your periods and your PMS, they also controls the internal balance of the body’s systems; our body’s response to stress and injury and even our body’s energy levels. 

There are no less than ten glands or organs that control our hormone production, and balance each hormone relative to the other hormones in our body so that our bodies can function properly.

Below I have looked at the five most problematic organs that can be supported by essential oils.  

So the support you give your endocrine system in terms of a healthy diet; adequate exercise and adequate sleep is really important because it directly affects how you feel, and how your body functions on a day-to-day basis. When any one of these glands or organs becomes sluggish or over excited, they can change the level of one or several hormones, which can throw off the delicate balance of the entire body. 

In addition to the support you give your body via your lifestyle choices, there are some essential oils that can also provide some support to the various glands or organs of the endocrine system. I’ve listed some of these essential oils below.

The Thyroid – Frankincense and Lemongrass: 

The thyroid gland controls your body’s metabolic rate and digestive system as well as the function of the heart and brain development. It does this by producing two hormones: thyroxine and triiodothyronine. 

The Pancreas – Cinnamon, Rosemary and Basil:

The Pancreas is a gland that controls the production of digestive enzymes, which break down and digest food after you eat. It also produces hormones that control the glucose levels in the blood, such as insulin and glucagon. 

Maintaining steady glucose levels in the blood is important as it ensures that the body has a steady supply of energy. This energy is used for the body’s metabolism, when we exercise and to fuel the parts of the brain that use glucose.

Cinnamon supplements, when taken for a period of three months, has been found to significantly improve blood glucose control in Chinese patients with type 2 Diabetes taking Gliclazide (a prescribed diabetic medication) Source. 

Basil leaf extract was shown to help maintain an already healthy blood glucose in diabetes patients, suggesting that Basil could be used as dietary therapy to help strengthen the immune system (source).

Pituitary Gland – Frankincense, Sandalwood and Vetiver: 

The pituitary gland is the “master gland” of the hormone system. It senses the body’s needs and sends signals to other glands and organs throughout the body to regulate their function. For example it secretes hormones that regulates the function of the thyroid, the adrenals and the ovaries or testes. 

The pituitary gland controls metabolism, reproduction, growth and blood pressure, along with many other functions. 

Giving your pituitary gland the right support is extremely important as it controls the function of so many other glands and organs in the body. 

Adrenal Glands – Basil and Rosemary:

The adrenal glands control the level of salt and water levels in the blood, which in turn controls blood pressure along with producing male sex hormones such as testosterone. They also produce cortisol and adrenaline which deal with stress responses in the body and helps control the body’s metabolism. 

Ovaries – Rosemary and Geranium: 

The ovaries are part of a woman’s reproductive system and they produce eggs for fertilization alongside the reproductive hormones oestrogen and progesterone. 

Both oestrogen and progesterone levels need to be balanced for optimal reproductive health. An imbalance of these hormones can lead to a decrease in fertility and alterations to a woman’s menstrual cycle. 

How to Apply & Diluting for Topical Use: 

I would dilute the essential oils according to the recommend guidelines in the chart below and apply them over the organ or gland you want to support and on the reflex points in the feet. With the “hotter” oils, like cinnamon, rosemary, basil, and lemongrass, you will want to use a higher dilution. 

You dilute essential oils with a carrier oil such as: fractionated coconut oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil. 

Dilution Chart

Where to Buy High Quality Essential Oils at a Discount: 

I recommend that when using essential oils to support your hormones, that you use the highest and most therapeutic quality you can find. CLICK HERE to see my brand of choice and how you can purchase them at a discount. 

Hopefully this blog post gives you some ideas on ways to support the endocrine system, but if you have any symptoms of an endocrine disorder, please consult a doctor. These recommendations are, simply, to support your overall wellness. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Lora is an expat, currently living in Dubai in the Middle East, although the UK is where she was born and raised. She arrived in Dubai newly married and within three years has had two under two. A chequered career history of actress and lawyer (and a general need to talk too much), along with the new career of being a Stay At Home Mum led her to the world of blogging. She spends her time chasing the two year old, cleaning the one year old and liberally applying Balance to the kids and herself to get through the day unscathed! You can find her on her blog, Facebook page or Instagram. 
 
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