Thursday, April 16, 2009

Clean counters

I have a slab of carrera marble that we keep on our kitchen counter and use as a cutting and prep surface. I love it. I wish all my counters were done in this marble. One day.
I am embarrassed to admit that I neglect to clean underneath this marble. Gross huh. Let me justify myself, it is really heavy and doesn't move so easily so I forget. I did happen to lift it up today and noticed that it really needed to be cleaned and sanitized.
I keep a small squirt bottle underneath my kitchen sink that has water and a few drops of 'Purify' in it. Purify is an oil blend of lemon, lime, pine, citronella, melaleuca, and cilantro. It smells so clean.
This is what I used today to make me feel better about the underside of my marble slab. So there you have it. Use it on all your counters.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Respiratory

Brigham has had a couple of rough nights. Hard to know if it is the MPS or if he has caught a bug of some sort. Turned on the oxygen night before last to help him out. Relied heavily on my oils. How? Put Eucalyptus and Breathe in diffuser. Rubbed Breathe on his chest. Gave him mulitple breathing treatments while he was sleeping by putting either Eucalyptus or Breathe on my palm and while cupping my hand I hold it in front of the flow of his breathing. Added Peppermint and Lemon to a glass of water and had him sip that when possible. Even put a drop of Breathe on his pillow by his mouth. Last night seemed a bit better. He is such a fighter.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

1st Dr. Mom class

I had my first Dr. Mom class at my house this week. My great brother Rob was the one who did the presentation for me. I invited a bunch of my neighbors. Some of them even came. I hope they learned something new. I genuinely want people to gain the same knowledge that I have learned about essential oils. I don't want to be thought of as someone who is just trying to sell them something. I honestly feel so empowered by knowing that I can do something about me and my family's health. Don't get me wrong, I am so grateful for our great doctors over the years that have blessed us, however, I am also grateful that I am becoming more independent and that now doctors are not my first option. I hope to start doing these classes on a regular basis.

It has been over a month since I last posted on my Ella. Probably a good idea to give an update on what happened. Last post, she was pretty sick. Kept consistent with Lemon, Oregano, Melaleuca on the bottom of her feet. She got better. Eyes cleared up.