Cleaning A Cold-Air Aromatherapy Diffuser

Whether you're a diffuser junkie like me and diffuse essential oils in practically every room of your house or you're an occasional user of a cold air diffuser you may find your aromatherapy diffuser may get clogged and need to be cleaned. This can happen over time or more frequently if you diffuse thicker oils.

Cleaning a cold air diffuser is easier than you think and requires little effort. All you need is a pair of pliers, a needle or pin, some soap and water, rubbing alcohol or good ol' vodka

Following are the steps to clean your diffuser and ensure that you are receiving the benefits from your aromatherapy diffuser and that its working optimally:

1. Turn the diffuser off, remove the glass nebulizer piece and tubing attached to the pump.


2. With a pair of pliers GENTLY wiggle the silver piece with the hole in it side to side while pulling up. Be gentle as you don't want to damage this piece.


3. With the metal piece off you will notice a notch facing the area where the oil enters the nebulizer area. Part of the notch is filled with a little clear stick, leave that alone.


4. Take a straight pin or needle and clean the tiny area beside the clear stick. You may need to fish around a little to get all the chunks out. Sometimes it is gummy or has little fuzzies.


5. Once the silver piece is removed soak it and the base of the diffuser in hot soapy water. I find Thieves Household Cleaner works best at dissolving the oil in and around the base.


6. Gently scrub the well with a toothbrush. Check the silver piece to be sure that the hole is not clogged. If it is simply take a needle or a pin and poke the hole to remove any clogged oil.


7. Reassemble the diffuser by re-attaching the metal piece (make sure to press the piece all the way down to the bottom) and the glass nebulizer.


8. Add about 1/2 ounce of rubbing alcohol to the well of the diffuser. If you don't have rubbing alcohol Vodka will do!


9. Diffuse the alcohol in the nebulizer for a few minutes.


10. Empty any remaining alcohol from the well of the diffuser and run the diffuser empty for a few minutes to dry.

That's it! Your aromatherapy diffuser should be up and running optimally again.

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If you need help with your diffuser or want to learn more about diffusing essential oils, contact me and I'd be happy to help you!

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth

Heading Back to School - Your Oils Arsenal

Are you ready for back to school? If you're a parent with a school aged child this is a question you hear constantly this time of year. My answer is always no!

Let me clarify, from a tangible, physical standpoint we are ready - we have our clothes, our backpacks are packed, and we have our much needed school supplies but it seems, in our house, we are never emotionally ready.

In our house the start of the school year is filled with emotions. Depending on which one of my four children you speak with you'll get a different emotion associated with school. The range is wide and includes nervousness, anger, excitement, anticipation, and confidence. Add to that my own anxiety and anticipation for what the school year will bring and what you have is a house filled with emotions running on high.

To me there's no better time to ensure that my back to school arsenal is well stocked with essential oils and nutritional supplements to help make a smoother transition from summer to school. It gives me some peace of mind to know I can help alleviate some of our anxieties with proper nutrition and with the help of 100% pure essential oils. Following is what I have in our back to school arsenal to help us start the school year off right.

Good nutrition is key for a happy mind and body and is vital to build a healthy immune system. To help bolster my kids' emotional and physical health I supplement their diets with:

• Kids MightyVites - A nutrient-dense whole food source multi-vitamin which contain super fruits, plants and veggies that deliver the full-spectrum of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients for children's developing bodies.



• Omega Blue - clinically proven dose of omega-3 (EPA, DHA) fatty acid nutrients. Fish oils and omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help children who cannot focus while at school. We've had great results using Omega-3 fatty acids. These work great for my older guy as he can swallow pills but for my younger ones I use Coromega Omega-3 Supplement



• NingXia Red Singles - I drop one of these single packs in the kids lunch boxes to give them a good boost of vitamins and minerals in the middle of their day. Its an excellent way to ensure they are getting their needed vitamins throughout their day.



• Manna Bars - a multi grain snack bar made with nutrient-rich whole foods. The bars are a healthy snack alternative to other sugary non-nutritious snacks and give good steady energy to busy minds and bodies.

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Aromatherapy, through the use of Essential Oils, is a great way to help your child through times of nervousness, anxiety, to help clear their minds, and to help them with studying. Using a cold air diffuser at home and having them wear a Terra-cotta pendant or bracelet at school is an excellent way to provide the needed aromatherapy. Read Aromatherapy for Students to learn more about using essential oils for improving concentration, increasing memory, improving study skills, and helping your student think clearly. Here is a list of the oils we'll be using throughout the school year:

• Lemon - When diffused, lemon has been known to refresh and stimulate the mind, improve memory, and promote a sense of well-being. Its scent is revitalizing and uplifting. My middle guy will have this on his Terra-Cotta Pendant, especially on his first day of first grade. This is his favorite oil and I am sure it will bring him comfort while away from home. We will also be diffusing lemon while doing homework.



• Peppermint - Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint's ability to improve concentration and mental sharpness. We'll diffuse this oil during homework if we are having trouble concentrating.



• Clarity - After researching this blend for a friend I had to add it to our arsenal. I am putting this essential oil blend in a roll on for my oldest son to discretely apply to his wrists when he feels he needs focus. After reading about the benefits of Clarity I am hopeful that it will help.



• Jasmine - My daughter Cait will wear this on her Terra-Cotta Pendant. Jasmine relaxes, soothes, uplifts, and enhances self-confidence. This is her oil of choice and in my opinion, it couldn't be a better oil for her to take to school.



• Peace and Calming Essential Oil Blend - This is a must have! When diffused, it helps calm tensions and uplift the spirit, promoting relaxation and a deep sense of peace. When massaged on the bottoms of the feet, it can be a wonderful prelude to a peaceful night's rest. Peace & Calming may be especially calming and comforting to young children after an overactive and stressful day.



• Thieves Essential Oil Blend - My children won't leave for the day without a loving foot rub with Thieves Essential Oil Blend. This is a fun ritual we perform every morning. Its a great time to give your child that extra love they need to start the day happy. You'll also be giving their bodies help in fighting off all those nasty germs that they encounter throughout their day.

And while I am providing my children with good nutrition and helping them by using essential oils it is ever important to make sure I am protecting them from all the germs that are abundant in their classrooms. So, in addition to their morning foot rubs, each of my children's backpacks contains their own Thieves Hand Purifier for use throughout their day. I love this hand purifier because it doesn't contain the antibacterial triclosan nor the dreaded isopropyl alcohol that poses problems when children ingest it. I love this purifier because the Thieves essential oil blend remains on the skin to continually purify long after application.

What's in your back to school arsenal?

If you have any questions or would like help with any of the items discussed above, please contact me. I am more than happy to help!

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth

New Essential Oil Diffusers Scent Your Home or Office

There are many ways to scent our homes and offices. The most popular methods which include candles, potpourri, and plug-in air fresheners may not be the healthiest options for scenting your air (read here about the dangers of chemicals in your air fresheners).

One of the safest and most effective ways to use essential oils to add fragrance to your air is with a cold air diffuser. Not only will your air be cleaned and smell fragrant but you will benefit from the aromatherapy benefits of the essential oils you use in your diffuser.

Cold air diffusers are designed to atomize a microfine mist of essential oils into the air where they remain suspended for several hours. The diffuser disperses the oils without heat and therefore the essential oils retain their therapeutic benefits. Please note: it is not advised to heat essential oils as they lose their therapeutic benefits and may even create toxic compounds in your air.

It is important to only use 100% therapeutic grade essential oils when diffusing. Diffusing any other oils can be harmful to your health. Many oils are adulterated and contain synthetic ingredients including chemicals - things you definitely don't want to have suspended in your air!

Young Living has recently included two new essential oil diffusers to their product line. These new diffusers include the most efficient and effective diffuser technologies.

Take a look at them here:

Ultrasonic Diffuser

Click image to order. This state-of-the-art essential oil atomizer can diffuse any essential oil from lavender to sandalwood. The Ultrasonic Diffuser atomizes cold water and essential oils, breaking up molecules into a cool microscopic mist.

The diffuser also includes five programmed timing cycles; soothing lights to create a relaxing atmosphere in any room in your home; and three different diffusion rates for easy saturation control. If that isn't enough, it also comes with a 5 ml bottle of lavender and Citrus Fresh™ essential oil! Attractive and easy to use, the Ultrasonic Diffuser is ideal for anyone wanting to obtain the most from their essentials oils. To learn more about the Ultrasonic Diffuser click here.

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Travel Fan Diffuser

Click image to order. With Young Living's new Travel Fan Diffuser, you can have the personal benefits of diffusing essential oils while vacationing or traveling on business. Young Living's Travel Fan Diffuser is capable of diffusing any essential oil. It works by blowing cool air through the essential oil pad, releasing the therapeutic benefits of the essential oil into the air. The Travel Fan Diffuser has a unique shape with a lightweight design for easy portability, and is perfect for experiencing essentials oils while on the road. Plus, it includes a 5 ml bottle of lavender essential oil! To learn more about the Travel Fan Diffuser click here.

And of course, Young Living still offers their original nebulizing cold air diffuser which come in 3 different colors: bronze, green, or silver.

Essential Oil Diffuser

Click image to order. With Young Living's innovative air pump, oils are dispersed in a micro-fine vapor, allowing them to remain suspended in the air for extended periods of time. The diffuser disperses the oils without heating them so they retain their therapeutic benefits. When inhaled, the oils are easily absorbed through the lungs. Depending on the oil used, diffusing can cleanse the air of odor, calm overactive children, and support respiration. This diffuser is nice because you can set a bottle of essential oil into the well and not worry about refilling until the bottle is empty. It is best to run this diffuser with a Diffuser Timer

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Whether you are diffusing essential oils for the therapeutic aromatherapy benefits or to clean or scent the air, Young Living's diffusers are a great choice!

If you have any questions regarding diffusing or you would like to know more about Young Living's essential oil diffusers, please contact me. I would be more that happy to help.

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth