Since joining Young Living as an essential oils distributor just a few weeks ago, I have been enjoying YLEO Lemon in a glass of water to start my day. It gives me energy to get the day moving and tastes delicious as well. While this isn't stopping me from enjoying OJ with breakfast, I feel like I'm getting a little bit healthier as well.
It is important to remember a few things when you contemplate adding essential oils internally, whether mixed in water or added to a vegetable capsule.
1. When adding oils directly to water, only do so in a glass or stainless steel container. Avoid plastic at all costs. Essential oils can break down the petrochemicals in plastic, which you then end up consuming and ruining your container. Save yourself the hassle and stick to glass/stainless steel.
2. Make sure that you are only ingesting items with the supplement label underneath. Not all oils are designated as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the FDA. If you're using Young Living, look for the supplement label by peeling back on the label to find it. This is the only way that I feel comfortable putting these oils inside my body.
3. Start slow if you have never consumed oils before. Don't overdo it and make yourself sick. Try one drop in a 12-16 oz glass, and go from there :)
It is important to remember a few things when you contemplate adding essential oils internally, whether mixed in water or added to a vegetable capsule.
1. When adding oils directly to water, only do so in a glass or stainless steel container. Avoid plastic at all costs. Essential oils can break down the petrochemicals in plastic, which you then end up consuming and ruining your container. Save yourself the hassle and stick to glass/stainless steel.
2. Make sure that you are only ingesting items with the supplement label underneath. Not all oils are designated as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the FDA. If you're using Young Living, look for the supplement label by peeling back on the label to find it. This is the only way that I feel comfortable putting these oils inside my body.
3. Start slow if you have never consumed oils before. Don't overdo it and make yourself sick. Try one drop in a 12-16 oz glass, and go from there :)
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