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Monday in our house is garbage day, which includes pickup for compost - here in Seattle we can collect kitchen food scraps and put them into a bin for them to pickup and compost on garbage day. A few weeks ago, as I gathered everything up and opened the in-kitchen compost bin, I was hit with the most incredible stench of rotting food that should've been taken out a day or two earlier. (That leftover cat food doesn't smell so nice a few days later!) It was so bad that I was unable to continue what I was doing and left the kitchen. As my husband wouldn't be home for hours to help, I had to decide how best to deal with this situation.
While I keep most of my essential oils over at my Butterfly Balance office, I keep small sample bottles of all of my Young Living Essential Oils in my bathroom at home for personal use. I decided that Peppermint oil, with its strong minty scent, would be helpful. I rubbed a drop under my nose (dilute when using on sensitive skin like the face) and the scent was strong enough that I could continue collecting that stinky food waste and get it out of my house pronto! Think of it as wearing your own personal, non-toxic air freshener. :)
I didn't think of the side benefit I would receive though from doing this: two of the things that peppermint oil is good for is energizing and clarity. I found myself with some new-found energy to actually clean the kitchen! Peppermint oil is also good for dealing with headaches (rubbing it on the temples) and helps with digestion issues. Young Living's peppermint oil can also be taken internally - putting a drop in a glass of water for a refreshing peppermint flavor.
Important Safety Note: Young Living essential oils are exceptionally pure (which is why I use them and do not react to them like lesser quality scents), and many of them can be taken internally, such as Peppermint, Lemon, and Orange which are excellent in water as a flavoring. However, not all the oils can be taken internally, and many other brands are not safe to take internally at all, even in those scents mentioned). Please research which oils can safely be ingested before doing so. If in doubt, don't do it! I recommend the Quick Reference Guide for Using Essential Oilsby Connie and Alan Higley for information on usage and benefits of the Young Living Oils. This post is also not to be considered medical advice on the usage of oils.
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