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This question came from A Curious Reader. What's the difference between the Stress Away roll on and the new 15 ml bottle of Stress Away?

This is a great question because I didn't realize there was a difference in the two until I placed my monthly order last week & the lovely man on the line outlined all of our new oils. Stress Away is a yummy blend that I like to call a Margarita for your nose. This blend was formulated to relieve daily stress. It is an excellent massage blend as well.

Oh, I didn't answer the question. The difference is that the roll on contains coconut oil. This means that the 15 ml bottle is going to be more potent and is going to last longer than the 10 ml roll on bottle. So grab yourself a bottle of Stress Away today and rub your days away.

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This week, I'm answering mommy blogger, activist and life coach Monique Ruffin's question: "What does oregano oil do?"

My first response to this question is that it burns. Oregano is a very hot oil and should always be diluted with a vegetable oil (like grapeseed, coconut oil or olive oil) or our V-6 oil when applied topically. The only tine dilution is not recommended is when using oregano to burn off skin tags.;)

Other uses for oregano include:

• arthritis/rheumatism
• respiratory infectious disease
• infections/tuberculosis
• creates a feeling of security

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Today, LaShanna Braswell of http://www.loveandbewell.com asked "What are your favorite uses for clove oil? I'm on a clove oil kick."

I'm answering this question because I want to know more about clove oil. Thus far, my only experience with clove oil is that it's good for supporting people in quitting smoking. My best friend used clove when she quit smoking. She would sniff it straight from the bottle whenever she wanted to smoke. Also, she applied it to the bottoms of her feet daily to support her body in detoxing.

My textbook (the Essential Oils Desk Reference or EODR) says that clove oil is good for: 

• anti-aging
• cardiovascular disease
• hepatitis
• arthritis/rheumatism
• intestinal parasites/infections
• throat/sinus/lung infections
• cataracts
• ulcers
• lice
• toothache 
• acne

It's fragrant influences include:

• mental stimulant
• encourages sleep
• stimulates dreams
• creates a sense of protection & courage

It also smells REALLY good. *giggle* It reminds me of winter and my grandmother. Mmmm... Just thinking about it makes me want to bake a ham. 

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This week, Curious Mama asked me why some of Young Living's essential oils are out of stock ... and often for a WHILE. This can be annoying when one knows how good these oils are and we want or even NEED them. My answer is because Gary Young (Young Living's founder) has a high standard of quality for the essential oils that are distributed by Young Living. All of Young Living's essential oils are independently tested by 3rd party testers. If they do not meet certain standards, we do not distribute them. The essential oils that are grown specifically in Europe, like Frankincense, are purchased from another vendor. These are usually the essential oils that we are out of for the longest because we do not grow them ourselves and we simply have to wait for a product that is of Gary's high standards to become available.

Have an oily question for me? Send your questions to oils@lilasimmons.com.

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• This week, in lieu of the 'Oil of the Week', I'm sharing a Q&A that arrived in my FB inbox from a friend.
  

  
  

  Curious MamaI have a question...You and oils...What is your favorite, or favorite few?
  
  Lila Simmons
  Lavender, peppermint and Thieves.
• Curious Mama 
  

  Awesome stuff. I was just curious. Thieves...What do you do with that?
  

  
  
• Lila Simmons
  

  Put it on the bottom of little feet before they connect with other little ones. Thieves keeps the germs away.  It kills germs too.

  Curious Mama

  Ahh
• Lila Simmons
  

  
  

  'Hubby' had swine flu in '09. Made him drink it, diffused it and put it on his feet. Not only was he recovered in 4 days but no one else got it either.

  LOVE me some Thieves.
• Curious Mama
  

  OMG talk about a testimonial.
  
  Lila Simmons
  YES!

& just in case YOU are curious, Dear Reader, peppermint is good for: inflammation, fever, allergies & more. Lavender is called the Universal oil. There's not much that it isn't good for. In our house, we use lavender for allergies, relaxation, burns (I burn my self quite a bit...) and more.