Wellness to Thrive : Deanna McMahon

Ditch & Switch: Thieves Chest Rub

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As the gatekeepers of our homes we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! Join us as we detox our health cabinets and switch out conventional chest rubs for Young Living 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 super 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!

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WHY WE LOVE IT

  • Provides maximum-strength cough relief and acts as a cough suppressant
  • Supports healthy breathing
  • Provides aromatic vapors that soothe nasal passages
  • Acts quickly to provide relief
  • Helps relieve chest aches associated with colds
  • Temporarily relieves stuffiness, cough, and congestion from minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • Formulated for ages 2 and up
  • Formulated free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, preservatives, or GMO ingredients
  • Derived naturally from plants
  • Features hands-free application

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.

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Camphor (5.3%): Fast-acting cough suppressant and topical analgesic
  • Menthol (2.8%): Cough suppressant to support healthy breathing and temporarily soothe nasal passages
  • Eucalyptus globulus essential oil (1.3%): Cough suppressant and respiratory support
  • Thieves essential oil blend: Young Living's proprietary blend that supports overall wellness and immune systems

Many ‘natural' chest rubs 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 children's health!

TO USE:

  • For adults and children ages 2 and up, rub a thick layer on the chest and throat as desired. Keep clothing loose around the throat and chest so vapors can reach the nose and mouth.
  • Use up to 3 times daily or as directed by a doctor.

Join us as we switch out conventional chest rubs for Young Living Thieves Chest Rub this month!