What does "Holistic" mean?
We have created a space for information sharing and gathering on a variety of topics that are united by a central theme: Holistic Living.
"Holistic" is defined as encompassing the whole being as opposed to the individual parts. Holistic often describes health or healthcare, and this is a passion of the founders of Holistic Essentials, but it also is a perspective on the world. We have mind, body, and spirit connections with others and with our environment. Understanding the balance of this connection isn't just the work of hippies and gurus and philosophers! While both of us at Holistic Essentials have a tendency to the alternative ways, we are evidence-based at our core and intend to speak practically and informatively, with science behind us whenever possible.
What are we offering you?
You'll find information on this page for overall wellness and improving gut health, on holistic pregnancy health and birthing practices, healthy recipes for delicious dishes, essential oil information, safety, and usage recommendations, among other things. These are some of our areas of interest and we look forward to adding to this page and hearing your feedback as well.
I want to start with Essential Oils
Essential oils are the reason you clicked on this website, so without further ado, let’s get you started.
Fill out this form http://bit.do/eyst5 and within a few days, you will have essential oils in your home or your business!
What comes next?
You will have the oils you want, I will meet with you in person (or over Zoom if you prefer or are long distance) to open them up and help you create a few blends or diffuser combos of your choice. You will be added to our private oil users Facebook group if you wish, and I will make sure you have a booklet of info for reference. You will be invited to in person and online oil events. You also have ongoing access to me for questions, concerns, or to refer your friends and family when they want their own membership accounts. There is a business opportunity that may interest you, or you might prefer to be a customer only. Whatever your path, there is no pressure or commitment to any future purchase and no obligation to do anything further. Happy oiling!
Visit us!
We have a new location! Holistic Essentials has never had a brick and mortar location, and now that we have thousands of local essential oil users and customers in central Illinois, we decided it was time to have a gathering place. We are currently collaborating with Soulside Yoga in downtown…
How can I use Essential Oils? Part I
Aromatic There are many uses for essential oils but they can be summarized in three ways: Aromatic, Topical, and Internal. I’ll discuss Aromatic use in this article, and Topical and Internal in two subsequent posts. The easiest, safest, least expensive way to use essential oils is to open up a…
Ouch! There’s an oil in my eye!
First- a word of caution. NEVER, EVER put essential oils in your eyes (or your ears!). However, accidents happen…so you need to be prepared. If you have yet to experience the discomfort of itching your eye right after applying some peppermint oil to your neck, your diffuser, or to your…
Fancy Brownies
Who doesn’t love a great brownie? But when you want to do something a little fancier, what can you do that hasn’t been done a thousand time already? Essential oil flavors! As you may have guessed by my Mint Nutella post, I may have a thing for mint and chocolate…
I Have Two Words for You: Mint Nutella
I just discovered this treat today. My snacking will never be the same. All you need is: Nutella (Amber has a homemade nutella recipe coming soon…) Peppermint essential oil that is of a therapeutic grade (internal use quality—to purchase oils, contact lynn@holisticessentialshealth.com) Your favorite vehicle for Nutella—bread, graham crackers, shortbread…