The Sunny Citruses (Lemon Oil)

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The Sunny Citruses (Lemon Oil)

Finishing out the summer with our focus on citrus oils, I thought I would focus on all things lemon in this edition. I use lemon all the time... both IN me and AROUND me!  :)

Cold pressed from the nutrient dense rind of the fruit, lemon oil has earned its reputation as "the cleansing oil".  It basically de-gunks everything in your body and in your surroundings. It is also one of the least expensive oils you can purchase.  I go through one bottle a month. Here are a few of my favorite uses for this bright and beautiful oil: 

• Drink a few drops in your water to:
  • balance blood pressure
  • encourage fat burning and weight loss
  • cleanse adipose tissue of petrochemicals stored there
  • reduce mucous production
  • relieve minor discomfort associated with too much stomach acid production 
  • cleanse your liver and gall bladder and
  • improve digestion
• Household uses include: 
  • Run a few drops in your garbage disposer to deodorize 
  • Tap onto a barely damp cloth and deodorize a stainless steel garbage can 
  • De grease a gunky stove top
• Diffuse to:
  • improve mental focus 
  • lift mood 
  • overcome addiction

In my book, any day we can accomplish any of these things while reducing the toxic load to our bodies is a good day, indeed.  So let's clean up our act by exploring the virtues of lemon essential oil! 

Happy Oiling! 
~Juli 

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Check out These Recipes to Try!

Exfoliating Face Scrub

1 Tbsp baking soda

3 drops fractionated coconut oil

1 drop doTERRA Lemon oil

Mix in palm of hands and scrub. Rinse thoroughly. Do this once a week in the winger months for soft, fresh skin.  Discontinue in summer months, as lemon oil will increase skin sensitivity to sunlight.  

Funky Garbage Disposal Remedy

1 cup baking soda

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

5 drops doTERRA Lemon oil

Add all ingredients to the disposal.  Allow to sit until foaming slows down.  Run the disposal and rinse thoroughly. 

DIY Scouring Cleanser

2 cups borax

1 cup baking soda

1/2 cup citric acid

1/2 cup kosher salt

20 drops doTERRA Lemon oil

Combine all ingredients into a large bowl and stir until all is incorporated.Store in a large shaker bottle. To use, dampen surface and sprinkle powder over area you want to clean. Let sit for 15-30 minutes. For an extra cleansing boost, spray distilled vinegar on powder before wiping clean.  (I can usually find citric acid and borax at any health food store.  I get mine at Sprouts.)  

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