faith4tots.com » eucalyptus radiata http://faith4tots.com Sun, 24 May 2015 23:34:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Alternatives To Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers http://faith4tots.com/dangers-of-alcohol-based-hand-sanitizers/ http://faith4tots.com/dangers-of-alcohol-based-hand-sanitizers/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:27:35 +0000 suep http://purehomeandbody.com/?p=252 We are a clean society, no doubt.  And now, after all the Swine Flu attention in the media, hand sanitizers are everywhere.  They are in bathrooms next to traditional soap machines, on counters in day centers, on the teacher’s desks and  by the entrance of most stores.  The main company who has these  units up has specific instructions on using their product.  According to their FAQ’s page, you can use their product, which is mostly ‘ethyl alcohol’ (62%)  “as often as you like”,  and that “no alcohol is left behind because it mostly evaporates”.

I most recently was thinking about ‘alcohol baths’ which have been strongly discouraged because of possible alcohol poisoning.   You may have never heard of alcohol baths used for lowering a fever unless you were a nurse 30+ years ago or know someone who was.  My mom was a nurse and was trained to use alcohol baths as an option.  In time this practice was eliminated because of the potential harm it may cause and is no longer taught in medical school.  There are many articles on the dangers of alcohol baths and ethyl alcohol because the alcohol is absorbed through the skin.  Could this same effect result from applying an alcohol based hand sanitizer on the hands “as often as you like”, more quickly with a small child of 20-30 pounds?  I’d rather not find out, so I use essential oil based hand sanitizers which have no alcohol.

Young Living makes the Thieves Hand Sanitizer which is based on the Thieves essential oils of clove, cinnamon, rosemary, lemon and Eucalyptus radiata.  Clean Well is another brand that offers a spray sanitizer, alcohol-free, based on Thyme essential oil and aloe.    If you have been using essential oils for any time, you know that skin absorption is one of the benefits of using the oils, especially on children.  The essential oils penetrate the skin barrier and go directly to the bloodstream.  The skin is our largest organ and capable of absorbing many substances.

Hand sanitizers are a convenient way to cleanse the hands in a pinch if there is no running water, but even the CDC advises to keep the hands clean with soap and running water.  The CDC even advises that hand sanitizers  “should not be used in lieu of hand washing”.  Check out this link for proper hand washing techniques.  And use old fashioned soap – not anti-bacterial, chemical laden versions adding to the chemical absorption through your skin.  Young Living also makes some nice foaming hand soaps in a Thieves blend or Lavender.

]]> http://faith4tots.com/dangers-of-alcohol-based-hand-sanitizers/feed/ 0 Thieves http://faith4tots.com/thieves/ http://faith4tots.com/thieves/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:48:54 +0000 suep http://purehomeandbody.com/?p=37 Thieves is a Young Living blend of clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon and Eucalyptus Radiata.  This blend is one of Young Living’s most powerful combinations and is highly anti-viral and anti-bacterial.  The Four Thieves Vinegar was Gary Young’s inspiration to create this potent anti-bacterial blend.  Diffuse this oil to kill airborne bacteria.   Studies at Weber State University found that when Thieves was diffused, 99.9% of all bacteria was killed within 12 minutes.   This blend is a trademark of Young Living and is offered in a full line of products for home and personal care including an alcohol free hand sanitizer, household cleaner, mouthwash, lozenges and a convenient purse-sized  spray to disinfect surfaces when you are away from your home.

Here are some uses for Thieves essential oil:

  • Diffuse in your home to kill bacteria.  Run diffuser for 30 minute increments.
  • Apply 1-2 drops of Thieves essential oil to the bottoms of feet for added immunity.
  • Mix a drop of Thieves essential oil in a spoonful of agave nectar or milk and swallow to soothe a sore throat.
  • Place a drop of Thieves essential oil on your toothbrush for an added bacteria buster and to alleviate sore gums.
  • Place a drop of Thieves essential oil onto a cold sore or fever blister at the first sign to speed healing.
  • Dilute Thieves essential oil with V-6 carrier oil or other light oil like extra virgin olive oil 1 part Thieves to 1 part oil.

Thieves 15ml essential oil     Wholesale $31.75        Retail  $41.78

Thieves Household Cleaner  14.4 oz.  Wholesale  $24.89       Retail  $28.29

Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier   1 oz.   Wholesale $5.00     Retail  $6.58

Thieves Mouthwash    8 ounce               Wholesale   $10.00     Retail  $13.16

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