Instead of harsh chemicals to clean the house, essential oils replace them for a natural and toxin free clean. All cleaning supplies I use are essential oil based because my younger sister is allergic to Clorox cleaning wipes. Author of the article “ This is Why Diffusing Essential Oils is so Popular,” Rigel Smith emphasizes, “Essential oils are regaining popularity as the people rediscover they’re nature’s gift to a more natural way of living. Each essential oil has multiple uses because of their vast array of chemical properties, some identifiable, some still a mystery.” Smith explains how essential oils have an abundance of uses, whether that be for cleaning or medication. This is not only convenient, but it is natural and that is what people prefer. Instead of using toxic cleaners, substituting an essential oil such as lemon, which is an antibacterial, provides the same clean results, but with less harmful properties. Erica Jones, author of the article “3 Reasons Why You Need to Start Cleaning with Essential Oils,” informs, “Household chemicals and cleaners are a primary exposure to toxins and chemicals that are completely avoidable. In fact, this is one of the reasons why indoor air quality can be 10 times more polluted than the air outside.” Household chemicals are potent and infect the air with toxins, …show more content…
They do not just impact the older generation and hospitals, but teenagers, including myself, have found ways to implement them into their everyday life. Before trying to study, smelling peppermint can perk up the senses, keeping the mind focused on the task at hand, which is important for those late night studiers. For the opposite effect, smelling the lavender oil before bed relaxes the body and can put people into a deeper sleep at night. These are some of the ways essential oils are used instead of taking medication. I have used essential oils for these reasons and have had positive results every time. Rather than being prescribed a sleeping aid such as Lunesta, which can lead to drowsiness and memory loss, diffusing lavender assists me in falling asleep and leaves me with no side effects the next morning (“Treacherous Side Effects of Lunesta to Watch Out For”). As a college student, I know the importance of a good night's sleep and concentrating to finish my homework, but through essential oils, I accomplish this in a healthy way with no worry about how it will affect my body. Essential oils are touching the lives of every age and are larger than a home remedy for families, but is a remedy hospitals are even putting into practice. Eliminating drugs with harmful side effects, essential oils are resurfacing and providing relief for all