Soon as the programs were done, it was back to the real world, and preparing my home for the winter. If you live in the northeast, you know what I mean.
This past weekend I cleared out the rest of the fallen leaves and got the flowerbeds put to sleep. Then I tackled the parking lot and driveway, which meant leaf blowing and weed whacking. those tools are heavy, and designed for someone with arms longer than mine. My arms were sore by the end of the day, and although I wore gloves, my hands were dry and rough.
That's where the oils come in. Therapeutic grade essential oils, like the ones produced by Young Living are the best for easing sore muscles and can be used for other things as well. I used a combination of 1 drop black pepper ( a analgesic) 1 drop basil ( anti-inflammatory) and 1 drop wintergreen ( mints are soothing to muscles), to rub into my sore muscles. Wow! does that feel good!
For my rough hands, I mixed 1 drop of lavender with 1 drop sandalwood, and added it to a tiny bit of Young Living's Genesis hand and body lotion. It soothed my skin and softened my hands with a delightful smell to boot!
There are many ways to use the oils, and if you would like to learn more, you can contact me at northstarnotes@aol.com
