Thieves- my FAVORITE oil!
So, Thieves is my favorite oil. Being the germ freak that I am, this one
really satisfies me. I said it before though, and I will say it
again. This scent is strong. It took me some getting used to. The first time I put it in the diffuser, I
used 10 drops. I had to turn it off
after 10 minutes because I couldn’t stand it.
I tried again with 4 drops, moved to 6 the next time, then 8 and now
back to 10. Now, I could run it all day
and not get sick of it. So, stick with
it folks. Train your body to get used to
it, because the benefits are huge!
Young Living and their studies state
that, “Thieves is scientifically
documented to be highly anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, and
antiseptic. It is a safe and natural way to care for your family's health.
During an independent study conducted at Weber State University in 1997, this
therapeutic blend of oils was proven to kill 99.96% of all airborne
bacteria. The Research showed that
Thieves effectively interrupts the life cycle of bacteria and also interferes
with the ability of viruses to replicate. That means families no longer need
fear outbreaks of MRSA, e-Coli, or Salmonella if they sanitize their home with
Thieves and choose their food selectively while using Thieves products to wash
their hands before preparation; thoroughly clean their fruits and veggies; and
diffuse the oils regularly.”
Read that again, diffusing it kills
99.96% of airborne bacteria! You can’t
beat that. I diffuse thieves at least
4-5 times a week in my house - especially during the winter.
In addition to this benefit, there
are many other uses for thieves.
1. Rub
thieves on the bottom of your feet for an immunity boost- I do this every time
someone in the house doesn’t feel well, and it’s great for the kids before day
care or going places.
2. Put
2-3 drops on a cloth in the dryer to freshen laundry (as a side note, I use lemon
for this too).
3. Diffuse
to eliminate household mold -there are studies on this too.
4. Put
in the dishwasher to disinfect dishes- I LOVE doing this too because it makes
the dishes smell so good.
There is also a Thieves line household
cleaner, which I use as my daily cleaner.
You can also use this to:
5. Add
a capful when rewashing the laundry you forgot for a day or two in the washer
to eliminate mildew odors- come on moms, haven’t we ALL done this?!?!?!?
6. Use
diluted to remove grease, food or pet stains from carpet.
7. Use
to remove hard-water buildup or soap scum.
And if that’s not enough, there is
more-
8. There
are throat lozenges that I have used when a sore throat was coming on, and they
taste delicious (like cinnamon) and work great.
9. There
is a hand sanitizer that I keep in my diaper bag and scrub down the kids hands
every time we leave a public place (didn’t I tell you I was a germ freak?!?!).
10. There
are wipes that you can take to wipe down shopping carts etc. Just like Clorox wipes but non-toxic!
11. There
is a toothpaste that I am obsessed with.
It is a little weird at first (as most natural products are), but now my
teeth feel so much cleaner when using that.
12. The
FOAMING soap- LOVE it… I can’t even tell you how many compliments I have
received on the smell.
Ok, there are a lot of uses for
thieves and the Thieves product line. If
you haven’t tried any of the other Thieves products, I encourage you to try
them. They are soo much better for you
than those everyday sanitizers, soaps, and cleaners. And the research proves they work!
