Fever Reliever Roller Bottle

My Littles got sick. Both of them ran a fever and were so miserable. I made this fever reliever which helped make them feel just a bit better. Both of them would ask for it. So, here is the recipe.

I used equal portions of:
Lavender, Thieves, Lemon, and Peppermint, with Almond oil as a carrier.
You use at least equal portion of the carrier oils as the other oils as peppermint and thieves is a "hot "oil. If you have a younger child, use more carrier oil. It will keep the from feeling the burning sensation that comes from having these "hot" oils straight on their skin.

     I would roll this up and down their spine every few hours. It's nothing fancy or magical but, it does help when you are feeling so poorly.
     I also, would apply my Pain Cream to their achy parts from the fever. I will post that recipe next.

DIY Shower Stones

     I made these and am really liking them. They are a bit fragile but, work nicely. If you don't know what one is, Vicks used to sell a shower stone for when you have a cold. You would put the giant thing that looked like a blue Alka-Seltzer tablet in the bottom of the shower and let the hot water run on it. As it melted you would inhale the vapor smell that helps with a stuffy head. Here is a homemade version, minus the chemicals. Also, you don't have to be sick to use them. They are great for waking up in the morning and helping you get going, to sleepy mixes to help you relax in the evening. It's all in the combo of oils you put on the stone. So here is how to make the stones and some combos you might like to try.


 Aromatherapy Shower Discs
1 cup Baking Soda
1 heaping TBL Cornstarch
⅓ cup of water
Foil lined muffin papers

1) Mix baking soda and cornstarch so that there are no lumpy bits.
2) Slowly add in the water. Mix that until it is a pasty consistency.
3) Spoon into the lined muffin tins. Only about half full.
4) Bake for 20 mins in 350 degree oven.
(When you bake them instead of letting them dry naturally, they tend to be less crumbly and come out of the papers easier.
5) Once they have completely cooled you can add 4-5 drops of your choice of Essential Oils.
6) Store them in an air tight container to prevent them from getting more crumbly or evaporating.

Good combinations are:
Thieves, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Peppermint. This is great for a stuffy head or chest, sinus issues and allergies. It has a warm vapor like effect.
Lavender or Peace And Calming. This is good for encouraging relaxation before bed.
Lemon, Orange and/or Peppermint. Are invigorating to wake up in the morning to.
Joy, Tangerine, Vetiver and Valor. Any one of those or a mixture of those are good for anxiety and stress.
And let's not for get Stress Away for the obvious stress reliever.

So, once you have these made, you can add the oils right away or I wait until right before I want to use it. Put it in the bottom of the shower or even drop one in the tub. Such a nice way to take a shower and use your oils in a new way.

Anxiety Roller Mix (Chill)

     I have anxiety. Actual terrible panic attacks. It's awful. I have been using natural and medical medicines for over a year now, with some change. Then I started using Young Living Essential Oils. I came across a recipe someone called their anxiety mix. I tweaked it a bit (I know boys.) but, here it is. I will start by telling you, often I use just Valor and Vetiver. They help tremendously together. I use them neat and just put a drop on each wrist and across my chest.


 

     Now here is the recipe for my "Chill" roller bottle:
Equal parts;
Joy, Vetiver, Grapefruit, Stress Away, Valor, Tangerine and Release. I added a bit of carrier oil so it would go longer but, it isn't necessary.

     I usually use Almond oil but, I used Jojoba this time as I had loaned my Almond oil to a neighbor.
I apply this to each wrist and a small amount on my chest.

****Update: I now use fractured coconut oil as a carrier and often add another layer of Release on top of my arms where I have rolled the chill. I also use Release in my diffuser necklace almost exclusively. It really helps with the anxiety and to cover all of the other smells.