6 Essential Oils for Headaches

Treat Headache Pain Naturally

Anyone who has experienced a bad headache knows that it can feel impossible to be productive. While it’s nice to take a nap when a headache comes on, we don’t all have that luxury. 

Headaches can affect anyone, anytime. While some turn to over the counter medication as a treatment for headaches, there are natural alternatives available as well.

My secret headache weapon? Essential oils.

Essential oils are plant-based therapeutic compounds that can be used medicinally to combat many health threats.  In addition, they are so small molecularly that they are able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Therefore, this makes them an excellent choice to support pain relief.

Essential oils for headaches:

 

1. Peppermint

Peppermint essential oil is my go-to for most pain, including headaches. Peppermint oil has the ability to relax muscles and improve circulation, which can quickly alleviate any pain you’re feeling. Most of all, studies show that peppermint oil is just as effective as over-the-counter pain relief. 

Apply topically to your temples to relieve feelings of tension.

2. Lavender 

Among its many health benefits, lavender oil is an analgesic, which means that it has the ability to help relieve pain. Several studies have also been done to show its anti-inflammatory properties (source). Therefore, it’s beneficial in reducing the pain and tension of a headache or migraine.

Apply 1-2 drops on your forehead, temples or back of the neck the next time you have a headache. 

3. Rosemary

This herb is known to help in managing stress; and stress is a big factor when it comes to headaches. It’s proven to lower the levels of a hormone called cortisol, which has been associated with stress. Hence, it’s a great essential oil to help relieve tension.

Try adding 8 drops of rosemary oil with 8 drops of lavender oil to a 10 ml roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil. This is the perfect blend of essential oils for headaches.

4. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus oil helps to lessen feelings of tension while promoting feelings of relaxation. It also helps the blood flow more freely through your veins, which helps ease any pain in your muscles. 

I like to place one to two drops Eucalyptus in the palms of my hands, rub them together, and inhale deeply.

5. Frankincense

Frankincense is one of the most valuable essential oils due to its extensive health benefits. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which is great for all types of headaches. In addition, frankincense can help reduce the swelling of the blood vessels and reduce pain. 

Add 15 drops of Frankincense essential oil to a 10 ml roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil to support pain reduction.

6. Grapefruit

Sourced from the peel of the citrus paradisi fruit, studies have tested the aromatherapeutic power of grapefruit oil. The sparkling aroma of grapefruit is uplifting and energizing. As a result, it’s perfect for when you have a headache. 

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Which essential oils for headaches do you recommend? Let me know in the comments.

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GroovyBeets - Toxic Ingredients in Baby Products

Are Toxic Ingredients Making Your Baby Sick?

Did you know that our skin is our largest organ? So everything we put on our skin gets absorbed into the bloodstream. Consequently, some ingredients in baby products can have great impacts on your baby’s health in the long term.

Many of us are selective about the products that we use, and when it comes to our babies, we may assume that manufacturers have their best interest at heart.  The truth is, that there are toxic ingredients in a popular baby product. As a result, these products are doing more harm than good for our little ones.

6 Toxic Ingredients in Baby Products to Watch Out For

It’s hard to believe that the stuff we use to bathe our babies could be harmful, but unfortunately, it’s true. There are plenty of harmful ingredients in mainstream baby products, such as:

1. Phthalates – These chemicals create a fragrance in products and they’re also endocrine disruptors. This is especially important because it can affect developmental disorders, asthma, allergic reactions, and reproductive malformations. Furthermore, they have been linked to cancer. 
2. Talc – a powdered mineral that is used as a drying agent.  Most of all, it’s a known lung irritant and may also be a carcinogenic (source). 
3. Propylene glycol – found in baby wipes AND in wiper fluid, this chemical is quickly absorbed by the skin.
4. Parabens – these are neurotoxins that are linked to reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, and skin irritation.
5. 1,4-dioxane and ethylated surfactants – this harmful contaminant is in 57% of baby soaps (1,4-dioxane is not often in the ingredients lists). 
6. Formaldehyde – short term formaldehyde can irritate skin, long term it’s been linked to cancer (source).

Nourishing Ingredients

Here are some nourishing ingredients that you should look for in your baby care products:

• Carrier oils (like coconut oil) – replaces petrochemicals
• Essential oils – replaces the artificial fragrances and preservatives. Can also help support healthy skin, kill germs, and boost immunity.
• Butters and emollients – heals and moisturizes the skin. Look for cocoa, shea mango, or aloe vera.
• Antioxidants – help prevent the formation of free radicals (which cause cancer). Look for vitamin E, rosemary extract.
• Beeswax 
• Xanthan gum – this is a thickening agent. 

Non-toxic Baby Products

When it comes to the health of your baby, you can’t be too careful of the products that you use daily.  That’s why I recommend the dōTERRA Baby Collection. This collection will keep your baby’s delicate skin soothed and moisturized and uses only non-toxic, clean and nourishing ingredients.

Baby Hair & Body Wash

The dōTERRA Baby Hair & Body Wash contains vanilla extract, lavender, and Roman chamomile oils. In addition, the raw East African Muyao shea butter possesses fatty acids that support your baby’s soft skin. My favorite part: this gentle formula is also clinically tested tear-free.  For convenience, this wash comes in an easy-to-use pump bottle.

Diaper Rash Cream

The active ingredient in the dōTERRA diaper rash cream is non-nano zinc, which is a skin protectant. This is especially important to create a barrier between your baby’s delicate skin and excess moisture.   This diaper rash cream is tested and approved for the most sensitive skin. The lavender, carrot seed, and tea tree essential oils work to balance and soothe the skin.

Bottom Line

In conclusion, dōTERRA’s conveniently designed baby wash and diaper cream are a safe and effective way to cleanse your baby. Their tear-free wash, combined with the easy-to-use cleanser pump, makes bath time effortless and simple. Together, these limited-time products are a truly impressive baby care collection.

Click here to get your Baby Care Collection and doTERRA wholesale membership. 

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