Living Magazine Fall 2015 Living Magazine | Page 12

HOW TO USE

ESSENTIAL OILS

Using essential oils aromatically
can influence you in a myriad of ways.
Traditionally, aromatic usage has been aimed
at improving a person’s mood. A better and
more stable temperament can have countless
benefits on your life, every single day. Direct
inhalation of do-TERRA’s Elevation or Citrus Bliss
first thing in the morning can help you wake
up and motivate you to take on the day’s tasks.
Diffuse essential oils with distinct top notes
such as Eucalyptus and Basil throughout the
day to keep you productive at work. A quick
breath of Peppermint can give you the boost
to make it through a tough workout. Diffusing
Lavender or Vetiver at night, or adding a few
drops to your pillow, can help you prepare for
the restful sleep you require to get through the
ensuing day. Using essential oils aromatically
can be the boost you need to get through the
normal stresses of day-to-day life.

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Diffuse a few drops in the morning,
throughout the day, or right before
going to bed.

Place a drop in your palm, rub the
palms together, and inhale.

Drip 2–3 drops onto the floor of the
hot shower, away from the water
path, and breathe in.

Add to household surface cleaners,
or to a load of laundry.

Add a couple of drops to pillows
and bed linens.

Studies show convincing evidence that simply inhaling the aroma of an essential
oil is effective for calming nervous or anxious feelings in a variety of settings.
Fight the Afternoon Slump
2 drops Lemongrass
4 drops Wintergreen
3 drops Wild Orange

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Kick Back and Relax
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Vetiver
4 drops Cedarwood

Feel Good Blend

3 drops Bergamot
3 drops Wild Orange
1–2 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Spearmint