Have you ever looked the label of your over the counter medicine and wondered what in the world that ingredient really was? I have. With three little children, I am super aware of what I bring into our house. I started looking at ingredients lists on everything from food, cleaning supplies, personal care items, to our medicines and I was appalled. I couldn't pronounce half of the ingredients, and that concerned me. My children look to me to love and protect them. For me, that includes keeping their bodies free from dangerous chemicals. Are there times when we need to use mainstream drugs? Sure. But that's only as my last resort. Here are the Young Living Essential Oils and supplements that we use to replace common over the counter medicines with in our home.
BITES / STINGS
We used to use: Benadryl, Antihistamines
Now we use: Purification, Copaiba, or Lavender
We used to use: Benadryl, Antihistamines
Now we use: Purification, Copaiba, or Lavender
BURNS / SUNBURNS
We used to use: Aloe Vera , burn ointment
Now we use: Lavender or Lavaderm Spray
We used to use: Aloe Vera , burn ointment
Now we use: Lavender or Lavaderm Spray
COLD / FLU
We used to use: Nyquil, Vick’s, Robitussin, Tylenol Cold
Now we use: R.C., Raven, Thieves, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Thieves Lozenges, Inner Defense (softgels), ImmuPower, Super C (chewable tablets), ImmuPro (chewable tablets), Super B (supplement), Frankincense
We used to use: Nyquil, Vick’s, Robitussin, Tylenol Cold
Now we use: R.C., Raven, Thieves, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Thieves Lozenges, Inner Defense (softgels), ImmuPower, Super C (chewable tablets), ImmuPro (chewable tablets), Super B (supplement), Frankincense
COLD SORE OINTMENT
We used to use: Lysine
Now we use: Melrose, Melissa, or Geranium
We used to use: Lysine
Now we use: Melrose, Melissa, or Geranium
CUTS / SCRAPES
We used to use: Antibacterial creams and sprays
Now we use: Lavender or Geranium
We used to use: Antibacterial creams and sprays
Now we use: Lavender or Geranium
ECZEMA / SKIN RASHES
We used to use: Benadryl cream
Now we use: Lavender, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Rose ointment
We used to use: Benadryl cream
Now we use: Lavender, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Rose ointment
FEVER REDUCTION
We used to buy: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen
Now we use: Peppermint (several drops on soles of feet)
We used to buy: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen
Now we use: Peppermint (several drops on soles of feet)
HEADACHE / MIGRAINE RELIEF
We used to buy: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, or Excedrin Migraine
Now we use: Peppermint, M-Grain, Deep Relief, or PanAway
We used to buy: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, or Excedrin Migraine
Now we use: Peppermint, M-Grain, Deep Relief, or PanAway
HEART BURN / INDIGESTION
We used to use: Tum’s, Rolaids
Now we use: AlkaLime (powder), Lemon
We used to use: Tum’s, Rolaids
Now we use: AlkaLime (powder), Lemon
INSECT REPELLANT
We used to use: Off
Now we use: Palo Santo, Peppermint, Cedarwood, or Purification
We used to use: Off
Now we use: Palo Santo, Peppermint, Cedarwood, or Purification
MENSTRUAL CRAMPS / PMS
We used to use: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Midol
Now we use: Dragon Time (best), Lady Sclereol, Frankincense, Clary Sage
We used to use: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Midol
Now we use: Dragon Time (best), Lady Sclereol, Frankincense, Clary Sage
MUSCLE / JOINT PAIN
We used to use: Advil, Icy Hot, Aspercream
Now we use: PanAway, Peppermint, Deep Relief, Ortho Sport Massage Oil, Ortho Ease Massage Oil, Idaho Balsam Fir, Copaiba, Wintergreen
We used to use: Advil, Icy Hot, Aspercream
Now we use: PanAway, Peppermint, Deep Relief, Ortho Sport Massage Oil, Ortho Ease Massage Oil, Idaho Balsam Fir, Copaiba, Wintergreen
NATURAL SLEEP AID/STRESS RELIEF
We used to use: Unisom, Simply Sleep
Now we use: RutaVala, SleepEssence (softgel), Dream Catcher, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Peace & Calming, Valor, or Lavender
We used to use: Unisom, Simply Sleep
Now we use: RutaVala, SleepEssence (softgel), Dream Catcher, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Peace & Calming, Valor, or Lavender
NAUSEA / DIARRHEA
We used to use: Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer, Zantac, Imodium, various other brands
Now we use: Di-Gize, Peppermint, Ginger, Life 5 (probiotic), 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse (kit), Cleansing Trio (kit)
We used to use: Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer, Zantac, Imodium, various other brands
Now we use: Di-Gize, Peppermint, Ginger, Life 5 (probiotic), 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse (kit), Cleansing Trio (kit)
SINUS / ALLERGY
We used to use: Benadryl, Actifed, Sudafed, Claritin D
Now we use: R.C., Raven, Thieves, Peppermint, Frankincense, Harmony and Valor (Used in combination: Harmony on sternum and valor on bottom of feet), Super C
We used to use: Benadryl, Actifed, Sudafed, Claritin D
Now we use: R.C., Raven, Thieves, Peppermint, Frankincense, Harmony and Valor (Used in combination: Harmony on sternum and valor on bottom of feet), Super C
SORE THROAT
We used to use: Throat sprays and various sugar-coated lozenges
Now we use: Thieves Lozenges, Thieves Mouthwash, Thieves spray, Lemon, Peppermint
We used to use: Throat sprays and various sugar-coated lozenges
Now we use: Thieves Lozenges, Thieves Mouthwash, Thieves spray, Lemon, Peppermint
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