Divine Wellness by Traci A. Fonville

Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health. -Dalai Lama

Happy Summer everyone! It’s been such a long Spring, that we probably thought the summer would never get here! Living on the east coast I can say that not knowing when the sun was going to show up and stay was a little disappointing. But finally, I think we are in for a nice relaxing warm summer season.

I’d like to get back to our list of my top ten essential oils to have in your home. So let’s discuss lavender essential oil which is also known as the oil of communications and calm. If you remember from our first oil that we discussed, essential oils are volatile liquids originating from the bark, leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruit of plants…nature’s gifts of the earth. These raw materials are either cold pressed or distilled through very tedious and meticulous processes which result in the essential oils that we use today. Lavender essential oil, one of my very favorite oils, is derived from the flower of this light airy plant, and the oil is extracted through steam distillation. Let’s take a look at what this oil can be used for and how it can support you.

Lavender can be used:

Ø  NEAT – which means that the oil can be applied to the skin without dilution.

Ø  AROMATICALLY – place one or two drops in a diffuser with water to take advantage of the scent in your home, creating a relaxed environment.

Ø  INTERNALLY – place 1-2 drops under the tongue or in a capsule for internal use. Lavender can also be used in beverages and to flavor your food when cooking. (*Not all essential oils can be used internally. Please read labels very carefully before ingesting.)

As one of the most widely used and popular essential oils, it has a laundry list of uses and benefits. It’s been said, when in doubt use lavender! Here we have just a short list of the top properties of this important oil:

Ø  Sedative

Ø  Astringent

Ø  Antidepressant

Ø  Relaxing

Ø  Soothing

Ø  Antibacterial

Ø  Antihistamine

Even more impressive than its properties are the ways you can use this oil to benefit you and your family. Lavender can support the following:

Ø  Sleep problems

Ø  Stress

Ø  Headaches

Ø  Sunburns

Ø  Allergies

Ø  Cuts

Ø  Bug Bites

Ø  Emotional Balance

How much do I love lavender? So much that I use it every day, especially at night to create a calm environment to help unwind from a busy day. This oil is a necessity and I cannot imagine living without it! Like to know how you can use lavender essential oil in your home? For more information on the many ways, you can use lavender essential oil, email me at iaffirmwellness@gmail.com with your questions or follow me on Instagram @iaffirmwellness. Until next time!

Traci A. Fonville is a certified holistic health coach, a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and a registered yoga teacher. She is the owner of I Affirm Wellness, which specializes in health coaching and beginner yoga classes. As a Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils, Traci educates on proper usage and benefits. Follow Traci on Instagram and Facebook @iaffirmwellness. Log onto her website for health and wellness products at www.mydoterra.com/iaffirmwellness.

Traci A. Fonville

Contributing Writer