Allergy Kicker!
Last summer I saw Spark Naturals had a blend called L.L.P. and I thought, well that's a dumb name! That doesn't tell me anything! However, despite my initial reaction, this blend has become my springtime favorite! Its a blend of equal parts Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint (L.L.P.). Why is it so great? It works wonders with allergies! I've been diffusing it all month. Every time my eyes get a little itchy, or I notice the kids are getting a little red eyed and stuffy, I just put a few drops into my diffuser and within minutes we start feeling better!
Why does it work? To answer that question, lets explore the blends' three components. Lemon is a natural antihistamine that, when combined with lavender and peppermint, can help relieve mucus build up and cool the allergic reaction. Lavender is a natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory that has a soothing, calming effect on the body. It is also great to use on skin irritations such as rashes or hives. Peppermint acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps open airways with its strong, cool mint. Thus, when used together, they calm the reaction, reduce mucus build-up, and open airways. What could be better than that?!
There are several ways that L.L.P. can be used. Below are 4 procedures listed in order of Mild-Severe allergy remedies, meaning if your symptoms are mild, simply diffusing should do the trick. If they are more than mild, move down the list ;)
1. Diffusing-Add 4-6 drops of the Spark Naturals blend L.L.P., or equal parts Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint (about 2-3 drops each) into a diffuser to freshen the room and reduce allergens.
2. Apply NEAT-Add 4-6 drops of the Spark Naturals blend L.L.P., or equal parts Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint (about 2-3 drops each) directly to the bottoms of your feet. I do this by pressing the bottoms of my feet together and placing the drops on the little hole made by the arches. Then rub your feet together to get the oils spread and rubbed in to your feet. If the oils are too strong, dilute with a carrier oil such as Fractionated Coconut oil. You can also place the oils in the palm of your hands, rub them together and rub the oils on your neck and chest. (NEAT is not recommended for babies as peppermint is a strong or "hot" oil.)
3. Allergy Shot-Add 4-6 drops of the Spark Naturals blend L.L.P., or equal parts Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint (about 2 drops each) into a shot glass of water and down it quickly! Doing this gets the oils into your system quickly. If you are sensitive to hot oils, this route is not recommended.
4. Allergy Bomb-Place Add 4-6 drops of the Spark Naturals blend L.L.P., or equal parts Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint (about 2-3 drops each) into a veggie or gel capsule and ingest 2-3 times daily until symptoms subside.
Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint are the basic oils that most companies have in their starter kits because they are the most universal. What does this mean for you? They are the easiest oils for you to get your hands on and what better time to try them than when all the beautiful spring growth is getting you down!
Happy Spring!
**As always, you can find these oils at Spark Naturals and get a 10% discount when you use the coupon code: seed at checkout.
