Today, let's learn about DiGize Essential Oil! DiGize EO is a Trademarked blend of Young Living's. It is known to support overall wellness.
Ingredients
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) leaf oil
Within the ingredients listed above are naturally occurring constituents like menthol, citrol, and zingiberen. Per the Medical Dictionary of Merriam Webster, Menthol is a crystalline alcohol (C10H20O) that occurs especially in mint oils, has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint, and is used in flavoring and in medicine (as locally to relieve pain, itching, and nasal congestion). Citrol or Citral is an unsaturated liquid isomeric aldehyde (C10H16O) of many essential oils that has a strong lemon odor and is used especially in perfumery and as a flavoring, according to the Medical Dictionary of Merriam Webster. The same dictionary defines Zingiberen(e) as a liquid sesquiterpene hydrocarbon (C15H24) constituting with bisabolene the chief component of ginger oil (Zingiber officinale). So this blend may help when you're stuffed up, provides an intense lemon scent and is useful when your belly is turning!
I have used DiGize EO in a few different ways. The first way that I used DiGize EO was adding a drop to my tea. WOW! The smell was quite powerful! But the taste wasn't strong. Odd. Next, I rubbed it (with Peppermint EO and a carrier oil) on my rockin n rollin tummy one morning after a long night of drinking. All I'm saying is that I didn't have to spend the whole day sitting in the bathroom anymore! I reapplied a couple times throughout the day and managed to have an enjoyable day with my Grandma, cousin visiting from Japan and my three young children. (Here is my post about that...) Most recently I have been applying DiGize EO to my toes in the morning and before bed. The toes (and finger tips) are the Vita Flex Points for your sinuses. Let me say that whatever was trying to brew up and cause me discomfort didn't last long! What a relief!!!
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This has been a week of firsts for The Essentially Simple Life Blog! I think that the new schedule of topics throughout the week has worked out pretty well. I'd like to hear what you think though! Feel free to comment below or on any of the social media links.
Friday's will be the day of the week where I provide you with a suggestion for something that you could try to do using your oils or other natural alternatives! Tips may cover subjects such as beauty, wellness, oil infused food and beverages and more. Ready to get started?
So let's say that someone overindulges a bit while unwinding from a long week. I know this has happened to me before! The next day there isn't time to lay around in bed or on the couch regretting the decisions that were made the night before. There are kids to take care of, chores to do, a family gathering or church function to attend, more fun to be had! What to do, what to do?!?!?!
Upon waking up, go find the coconut oil. Yes, the coconut oil that is usually kept in the kitchen for cooking, or maybe it's in the bathroom because it is a great moisturizer, but more on that at a later time. I like using organic, cold pressed and unrefined coconut oil, like the one shown in the picture below. It can be found at pretty much any grocery store. Take a teaspoon, scoop some out and place into the mouth. Chew it up a little until it warms enough to convert into a liquid. (This happens quickly as the solid coconut oil becomes liquid around 76 degrees Fahrenheit.) Once in the liquid form, begin swishing it around, as if it were mouthwash, for 15-20 minutes. Some people may have to build up to the 15-20 minutes and the entire teaspoon full over time, as it can be quite a different experience... Spit the coconut oil out in the trash or toilet after the time is up and that's it! This is technically called Oil Pulling and there are numerous health benefits. I have found that it keeps my head from pounding and reduces the feelings of a turning stomach. Plus for 15-20 minutes after waking up I can't respond to people who may be trying to talk to me, and sometimes, silence is golden...
While oil pulling, apply essential oils to the stomach/gut area. This is especially useful for when the stomach feels like it is rockin' n rollin'. A blend of Peppermint Essential Oil and DiGize Essential Oil mixed with a carrier oil (as directed on the bottles) rubbed over the stomach really helps to calm things down. Let's just say that I tried this technique one morning because otherwise I was going to spend the entire day on the toilet! After a few minutes, there was relief! I did apply this blend a few times throughout the day, but having to reapply was way better than missing out on any fun! To make using the Peppermint and DiGize really easy, make a roller bottle blend with the two oils and the carrier oil using the dilution ratio on the bottles. Then there is only one bottle that can be carried around instead of three! (Curious as to what roller bottles are? See my "Chemical Free! - Containers for Success!" blog post.)
Now you are ready for the weekend! Have fun and be safe!
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
