Essential Oils

An Overview
Uses
The Oils

An Overview of Essential Oils

An essential oil is the essence or personality of a plant – the plant life force. The value of natural plant oils has been recognized for more than 6000 years. This is due to their healing, cleansing, preservative, and mood enhancing properties, as well as the sheer pleasure of their fragrances. Today, these properties are being rediscovered as we look to the balance that has been lost in modern life. Stress, pollution, unhealthy diet, hectic but sedentary lifestyles – all these factors have adverse effects on our bodies and spirits. The art and science of aromatherapy harnesses the pure essence of aromatic plants, flowers and resins to work on the most powerful of the senses (smell and touch) and to restore the harmony of body and mind. Essential oils are effective in treating common ailments, promoting good health and emotional well-being, and enhancing every aspect of life. These potent essences are nature’s gift to mind and body.

Quality is Important

Most of the oils sold today are “perfume-quality” oils. These oils have been highly adulterated and denatured so that, in reality, they are cheap perfumes made from plants. They contain extremely small amounts, if any, of the therapeutic properties contained in a pure, natural and complete essential oil.

Our oils are 100% pure, natural therapeutic-grade oils. Our suppliers have a direct relationship with the distillers who produce the oils. Our oils are unadulterated, therapeutic-grade oils which are quality checked by Gas Liquid Chromatograph and interpreted by a quality control expert. If they do not meet therapeutic levels, they are not used. Use these oils in conjunction with our all-natural personal care products, to enhance your health and well-being.

The Many Uses of Essential Oils

Dilute the oils in a ration of 1-3 drops to 1 teaspoon of chemical-free carrier oil. Olive oil or vegetable oil may be used. For lotion, add 15-20 drops of oil for each ounce of chemical-free lotion. When trying new oils, always test a small area of skin for sensitivity before applying.

Compress

Rub 1-3 drops of oil on desired location and cover with a hot damp towel. Cover the moist towel with a dry towel for 10-60 minutes.

Diffusing

Attach the essential oil bottle to the diffuser. The diffuser will finely vaporize the essential oils into the air. This increases the oxygen availability, and releases natural ozone. Start by diffusing oils for 15-30 minutes a day. As you become more accustomed to the oils you may increase diffusing time to 1-2 hours.

Cleaning

Add a few drops to your chemical-free dish soap, furniture polish, all-purpose cleaners, etc. to enhance their anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Personal Care

Wear essential oils in place of synthetic fragrances. Add essential oils to chemical-free toothpaste, lotions, shampoos, conditioners and scrubs.

Bath

Add 2-3 drops of oil into a chemical-free bath base.

Air Freshener/Sanitizer

Fill a 4 ounce spray bottle with distilled water and add 40-60 drops of oil. Always shake the bottle before spraying. Great for disinfecting a room while traveling!

Inhalation

Put several drops into the palms of your hands or on a tissue, cup your hands over your nose and mouth and breath deeply. For a steam facial or sinus treatment, place 5 drops of oil into a bowl of hot water. Sit with a towel over your head and the bowl, keeping your eyes closed and inhale the vapors. Rinse your face with cool water.

The Oils

Below is a small sampling of the oils we offer at Collyard Chiropractic. Our shelves are full and our catalogs are extensive so please contact us for all of the options available to you.

PLEASE NOTE: Dilution may be required for some oils. Please contact our knowledgeable staff for more information.

Tea Tree

A must-have for your first-aid kit. Renowned for treating infections of mouth and gums, acne, bacterial, yeast or viral infections. Apply it behind your ears for ear infections.

Oregano

Nature’s heavy hitter against bacteria, fungus, virus, and parasites. Very useful for bacterial infections of the
digestive and respiratory systems. Apply it along your spine or the bottom of your feet for viruses.

Lavender

Mellow, peaceful and the most versatile of all the essential oils. Particularly useful for burns, stress headaches and insomnia. Use it on your temples, across your neck and over your shoulders for relaxation and sleep. Use it on your wrists for calming. Use it with Tea Tree and Lemon to treat acne.

Lemon

Fresh, strong, and versatile. A great disinfectant. Very effective for arthritis, nausea, diarrhea, infections, and
allergies. Use it with Peppermint on your lower abdomen for indigestion and heartburn. Use with Lemon on your feet or via inhalation for lack of energy.

Peppermint

Energizing, soothing, and invigorating. Particularly useful for muscular aches and pains, headache, indigestion, stomach cramps, colds and fevers. Use it with some Lavender on the back of your neck for headaches. Use it with Lavender, Tea Tree, Lemon or Immune Plus on your stomach or feet to help treat the flu. Apply with Tea Tree for pain relief and anti-inflammatory uses.

Eucalyptus

Soothing for congested states. Particularly useful for colds, coughs, sinusitis, and throat infections.

Testimonials

Twice I requested treatment, one for my neck and the other for a muscle in my right hip. The next problem caused me very limited head movement to either side. After several weeks of adjustments and doing the exercises Dr. Carrie had given me to do along with the treatments, the condition was totally resolved with no use of any drugs.
The right hip problem had gotten to the point that using steps or putting on shoes was next to impossible. I had to get creative with putting on shoes. Again, after several weeks of chiropractic adjustments and exercises, the pain was gone and has not returned. No drugs were used this time either.
I sought chiropractic treatment because if I went to a regular physician, I would be given muscle relaxers which would “mask” the real problem. I wanted to be healed of the pain and limitations in a safe way. Dr. Carrie helped make my recovery happen!

Pat I., Elk River, MN

I’ve been suffering with neck, shoulder and low back pain and headaches for several years due to fibromyalgia. The pain prevents me from working and has cut my daily activities and hobbies to a minimum. I’ve tried many things in search of pain relief including physical therapy, pain clinics, and medication. Chiropractic care and acupuncture have given me the best results. After my treatments I feel refreshed, less stressed, my alertness is better, muscles are more relaxed, I have less pain. I would not be without Dr. Carrie and chiropractic! They are at the top of my list for health maintenance!

Corey F., Elk River, MN

I have to give a little love here – Your clinic is amazing. I have been seeing Dr. Laura for about a month or so. I came into the clinic with numbness that made doing daily things very hard, pain which caused me to not move as I should and daily headaches. After just a few adjustments and some good loving care and some vitamin recommendations; I feel like a brand new woman (even feeling more like my own age)! The pain has decreased substantially and I really do believe I owe this to Dr. Laura! I just needed to share this because chiropractic care really does make a difference and Dr. Laura has helped me to feel like the age I really am again!!!!! Thank you Dr. Laura and Thank you Collyard Chiropractic!!
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Sara Opitz, Otsego, MN

At around three months of age, our little guy “S” was suffering from reflux and constipation. We were at wits’ end, dealing with the poor little guy’s reflux and constant spitting up, combined with the pain and discomfort of tummy problems. When we first visited Dr. Carrie, she assessed “S” and we developed a plan of action. I have to admit, I was frightened and very nervous at our first appointment (seeing your baby being adjusted was a lot for a mommy to handle), but Dr. Carrie took everything slow, explaining each step she was going to do ahead of time and preparing me for what was next. We started seeing Dr. Carrie weekly and started to see improvements soon after. We were also able to start “S” on a regular essential oil treatment, which has worked wonders on not only our little guy, but our entire family!
Fast forward several months, we now have a VERY happy 8 1/2 month old who is off of his reflux medication completely (we had tried several routes before trying chiropractic care)! He has no more tummy issues and is growing into a very busy little guy. We still see Dr. Carrie once a month and will continue to work with her on keeping him well adjusted and happy. We are so thankful for Dr. Carrie and her team at Collyard Chiropractic! They have been so patient, knowledgeable and amazing people to work with. I have to admit, at first I had my doubts about going in a different direction than what our pediatrician recommended, but looking back on the past 5+ months, I am so happy we put our trust in Dr. Carrie!
She gave this mommy and baby their happy life back!

Cassie, Elk River, MN

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