Spotlight on Nutmeg

Spotlight on Nutmeg

Nutmeg is an essential fall scent. Warm and welcoming, grounding and so good for our immune and adrenal systems! But it is SO much more than that. Nutmeg helps our bodies to manage stress responses naturally - something that everyone needs these days. Plus it is great for focus, energy, and vitality!

JUST A DROP OF NUTMEG

Has a warm, spicy aroma

Offers an energizing and uplifting aroma when diffused or inhaled

Can be applied topically to open and support the airways

Can be used to soothe tired muscles following physical activity

Helps support the body's stress systems and adrenals

Support cognitive function and the immune system

Contains antioxidants

Offers cleansing properties

If there were one oil you could use to support your adrenal system (the stress system!) it would be Nutmeg. This oil is high in the constituents sabinene, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, making it a wonderful option to support the digestive system, to protect the liver, to help maintain healthy circulation and to provide the adrenals with the support they need on a daily basis.

Nutmeg Vitality contains antioxidants, may support cognitive function and the immune system, and offers cleansing properties. In addition, it can be used to add a warm and spicy flavor to soups, fall vegetables, and baked goods. Nutmeg and Nutmeg Vitality are the same essential oil, simply labeled differently for aromatic/topical use and ingestion.

BACKGROUND

Native to Indonesia, nutmeg is an evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering. Nutmeg has been prized since medieval times as a culinary flavoring and for use in herbal preparations. Nutmeg essential oil has a warm, spicy aroma that is energizing and uplifting to the senses. Nutmeg Vitality contains antioxidants, may support cognitive function and the immune system, and offers cleansing properties when taken as a dietary supplement.

NUTMEG, STRESS, & THE ADRENALS

Our adrenals are very small glands that can cause a lot of grief when they aren't well maintained. However, they don't work in isolation. Energy levels and the hormones that are released from our adrenals trace back to commands from our nervous system. They are workers, doing a job. If we do not change the instructions they are receiving, they don't have permission to do anything but exactly what they are doing - trying to help you survive.

The adrenals have to work overtime when we are stuck in Fight or Flight mode. Imagine you were called in to do “temporary” overtime at a job 15 or 30 years ago, but your schedule never went back to normal. I would personally have left the job! But our adrenals are stuck with us. You may have heard that this stress mode is like a bear is chasing you. Here are some of the emotions (or wild ferocious beasts!) that can cause your nervous system to call the adrenals in for overtime so they can help you run away from your stress (flight) or dominate the threat (fight).

Feeling:

Defeated

Like a victim

No belief in self

Don't care what happens to me attitude

Lack of courage

Anxiety

Misusing the will

Subconscious belief that life must have burdens

Being disloyal to self

Unresolved jealousies and fears

Feels one must struggle for success, power, or position

It's possible that SEVERAL of these things are programmed into your brain as present threats. But negative emotions are threats that switch on the signal for “danger” in your mind, and your body does not know the difference in these kinds of threats and physical threats - it is all bad and meant to be fought or run from. It doesn't really matter if it is truly threatening, your survival switch is ON and the program is on autopilot.

When the thing you are fighting or running from is inside of you, you're truly fighting a losing battle.

If you identify with energy or stress issues, you may be ready to reprogram some of those signals. The number one and two steps that you're probably already doing are:

Swapping all synthetic fragrances and heavy toxins for essential oils and clean personal care products. This reduces the toxic load that your body has to fight through every day and gives you a buffer for stress. The quickest way to stress me out now is to put me in a room with a Glade plugin, but I had no idea how much that affected me until I cleaned up my everyday environment.

Flooding your body with nutrients. When you give your body what it needs for nourishment, it's amazing what it can withstand.

So let's go on to #3 - Nutmeg!

Take a couple minutes as you're falling asleep to inhale Nutmeg and to plant thoughts that will turn off your adrenal threats.

Diffuse Nutmeg in your bedroom before you go to sleep, and inhale some directly from the bottle. Apply a couple drops to your mid back.

Think about how you want the next day to go, and imagine waking up really refreshed. Picture something you love to do and imagine working more of that into your day. Imagine yourself setting healthy boundaries around your time, and not being as drained in the areas where you are truly needed. See yourself at peace, and having passion without fear or anxiety. Most of all, let this revolve around you personally choosing peace inside, and not around having to control anyone else's decisions or actions. Remind yourself that the things you are doing are part of a journey, and that you can feel great about who you are becoming without beating yourself up to get there faster.

When you wake up, get yourself going with another Nutmeg pick-me-up by applying it over your mid back again, and inhaling it deeply. Remind yourself that it's okay to expect the best from the day, because that's how you start to CHOOSE the best.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

Alpha-pinene

Sabinene

Limonene

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Note: Nutmeg and Nutmeg Vitality are the same essential oil.

Nutmeg Essential Oil, 15mL Item 3431

Nutmeg Vitality Essential Oil, 5mL Item 5633

Nutmeg is also found in some of our favorite products for energy and vitality - EndoFlex and En-R-Gee essential oil blends as well as NingXia Nitro and Super B Tablets.

DAILY HABITS WITH NUTMEG

Add Nutmeg to your daily health and stress reduction routines

Add to Thieves toothpaste or Thieves Mouthwash to freshen breath

Apply diluted to lower back and over the throat to support the endocrine system - thyroid, adrenals and other hormones.

Make this DIY Stress Recovery Serum

4oz glass dropper bottle

Organic castor oil

25 drops Nutmeg

20 drops Clove

20 drops Frankincense

20 drops Rosemary

Apply over the lower back every morning and before bed each evening!

Use Nutmeg to create a cozy home

Add Nutmeg to DIY Beeswax Jar Candles

Diffuse this oil any time of day with citrus and other spice oils. Use Ylang ylang or Vanilla to add a little sweetness to the blend!

Drop Nutmeg onto cloths or cotton balls and place in air vents, bottoms of trash cans, closets, etc.

Add Nutmeg to wool dryer balls for fresh, crisp laundry.

Whip up a Fall Spice Thieves Cleaner

16oz glass spray bottle

1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner

15 drops each Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon Bark

20 drops Tangerine

Distilled water

Use Nutmeg to soothe sore muscles and support the airways

Inhale or apply topically to the chest for an invigorating breathing experience.

Make a simple Sinus Massage Oil

4oz pump bottle

20 drops Nutmeg

15 drops Lemon

15 drops Lavender

15 drops R.C.

V-6 Vegetable Complex or carrier of choice

Make this DIY Muscle Balm:

15 drops Nutmeg

15 drops Peppermint

15 drops Frankincense

15 drops Copaiba

1 cup solid coconut oil or a mix of coconut oil and organic shea butter

Dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into muscles after exercise.

Add Nutmeg Vitality to your wellness routine

Dilute with a carrier oil in a vegetable capsule and take as a dietary supplement support cognitive function

Add a drop or two of Nutmeg Vitality to your daily NingXia Red.

Place 1–2 drops into a cup of herbal tea, smoothie or green drink to support a healthy immune system

Add Nutmeg Vitality to your favorite holiday baked goods.

Use it in savory dishes to subtly enhance and round out the flavor.

Dip a toothpick in the oil and swirl it through a glass of cocoa, coffee or eggnog to enhance this sweet and spicy treat.

DIFFUSE

Nutmeg is a warm, spicy scent that plays a crucial role in so many fall and holiday blends, but this oil is great all year long. Use Nutmeg to add some spice to your favorite combinations!

Stress Recovery: 3 drops Nutmeg + 4 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Clove + 2 drops Frankincense

Marshmallow Latte: 4 drops Nutmeg + 3 drops Ylang ylang + 3 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark

Chai Latte: 3 drops Cinnamon Bark + 3 drops Clove + 2 drops Nutmeg + 2 drops Cardamom + 2 drops Vanilla

Morning Stroll: 3 drops Nutmeg + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Lemon + 2 drops Peppermint

TESTIMONIES

I apply nutmeg to my mid-back in the mornings to help with emotional support. - Sara G.

I add nutmeg to my sleep roller and I love how much better I feel in the morning! - Mariah R.

Nutmeg is one of my favorite fall scents! I add it to my diffuser along with orange, clove and cinnamon. - Amanda C.

I apply nutmeg to the middle of my back for adrenal support. It helps so much! - Brittany S.

I use nutmeg every day to help support normal energy levels throughout the day. - Kris K.

Nutmeg is a MUST HAVE! I use it every day! - Jessi M.

I use it everyday in my Ningxia Red to help support my endocrine system! - Cari T.

Nutmeg is one of my favorite spices so I always have the oil on hand. It goes in some of my baking, in my oatmeal, in hot tea, etc. - Carol M.

I've started using nutmeg more regularly over my adrenals. It seems to be helping my energy levels! - Jill P.

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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