Essential Oils

As a child I remember when my parents would open those air freshener containers or plugins because I would get an immediate headache. Turns out, I was the canary in the coal mine when it came to using artificial frangrances in our household. 

Using high quality essential oils in a diffuser means we can still enjoy the scents we like in a natural way without the health risks and side effects. 

Resources: 

1. Steinemann A. Fragranced consumer products: exposures and effects from emissions. Air Qual Atmos Health. 2016;9(8):861-866. doi: 10.1007/s11869-016-0442-z. Epub 2016 Oct 20. PMID: 27867426; PMCID: PMC5093181.

2. Steinemann A. Fragranced consumer products: effects on asthmatics. Air Qual Atmos Health. 2018;11(1):3-9. doi: 10.1007/s11869-017-0536-2. Epub 2017 Dec 11. PMID: 29391919; PMCID: PMC5773620.

3. Kim S, Hong SH, Bong CK, Cho MH. Characterization of air freshener emission: the potential health effects. J Toxicol Sci. 2015;40(5):535-50. doi: 10.2131/jts.40.535. PMID: 26354370.

4. https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/product/lavender-essential-oil

I am not a healthcare professional and am not giving healthcare advise. Please speak with your doctor before implementing new supplements, routines, dietary changes, or trying new health habits that may be a danger to yourself or those around you. Always exercise good judgement before trying something new. 

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