The Value of Diffusing
A Great Way to Receive the Benefits of Essential Oils
When an essential oil is inhaled through the nose, it is dissolved within the olfactory epithelium (a tissue of layered cells in the nasal cavity) which has more than 40 million cells made of small hairs called cilia also known as olfactory receptors. These receptors receive the micro-fine oil particles carrying them to the mitral cells in the olfactory bulb. The olfactory bulb then transmits a signal to areas of the brain such as the hippocampus, amygdale, hypothalamus or the olfactory cortex all of which are part of the limbic system. Emotions, long term memory, and behavior are functions that are managed by the limbic system.
The strong connections people have between scent and memories, emotions, and places are created through this mechanism of smell. Thus, diffusing essential oils is vital in overcoming fear or trauma and is indispensable in building new and positive memories and experiences.
The Aria Essential Oil Diffuser
The Aria diffuser emits a fine mist of essential oils that stays suspended in the air. It is a perfect natural alternative to synthetic air fresheners. By breaking up a mixture of water and essential oil into millions of micro-particles, the Aria disperses an aromatic mist into the air, activating the beneficial constituents found in Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils.
How to use: Fill reservoir up to the fill line with filtered water. Place 10-15 drops of essential oil into the reservoir. Lift off the cap, fill with filtered water and replace cap. You can chose continual or interval operation, lights or no lights with the buttons on the front. Cleaning is as simple as wiping the diffuser with a soft cloth.
Pros and Cons: While it is indeed portable, you would do better to employ the Travel Fan diffuser if you were traveling. Cleaning the Aria and changing to another oil is a snap. Simply empty the reservoir, wipe with a soft cloth and refill. You can diffuse all essential oils, even the thick and viscid ones.
Get this diffuser if: you want some therapeutic value from Young Living Essential Oils in an easy to maintain diffuser. The Aria would be ideal for homes with pets, young children and can be used in the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen… okay, for any area of the house!
The Therapro Essential Oil Diffuser
The Therapro is designed to disperse essential oils in a micro-fine vapor so they stay suspended for several hours. The diffuser disperses the oils without heating them, so they retain their therapeutic benefits.
How to use: This is the ULTIMATE in therapeutic diffusion! Simply take off the cap and little plastic piece on the top of your bottle, then screw the atomizer onto your bottle of Young Living Essential oil. Then ttach it back to the Therapro and you are ready to go!
The atomizer is where the real technology is. The oil goes up the straw to the neubulizer and atomizes on the way out into the air. The Therapro comes with two atomizers, use one for your more potent oils and use the other for everything else.
Pros and Cons: If you are looking for the essential oil diffuser that will give you the greatest therapeutic value, the Therapro is the one for you. The Therapro gets the most amount of oil into your environment in the least amount of time. This one gets the job done!
Get this diffuser if: you want the maximum therapeutic value from Young Living Essential Oils. This is the pull-out-all-the-stops diffuser. The essential oils are not diluted in water, they are dispersed directly into the air. This diffuser works overtime to kill airborne microbes and can be used with an electrical timer to diffuse at specific intervals. Heavy duty enough for toxic mold.
The Travel Diffuser
The travel diffuser introduces convenience and portability to essential oil diffusing. The Travel Fan Diffuser offered by Young Living Essential Oils is capable of diffusing any essential oil, even the thick, viscous ones. It diffuses by blowing cool air through the essential oil pad, releasing the therapeutic benefits of the essential oil into the air. The Travel Fan Diffuser uses a quiet but powerful mini fan and all natural high-density essential oil pads, and has output that can fill a room as large as 1000 sq. ft. It can run on batteries or be plugged into an electrical outlet. Ten essential oil replacement pads are included and extra pads can be purchased separately.
How to use: Apply 15-20 drops of your favorite essential oil. Slide the essential oil pad holder, grid facing down, back into the diffuser. Press down the on/off button to turn on the diffuser. A green indicator light will turn on when the unit is diffusing.
Pros and Cons: This small, portable essential oil diffuser is great for travel or if you are interested in replacing your toxic store-bought air fresheners. It is easy to maintain–just replace the essential oil pad and you are good to go. It can diffuse even the thicker, more viscous essential oils. This diffuser is great for small apartments or individual rooms. The therapeutic value comes in because you are using therapeutic grade essential oils, however, if you are looking for optimum therapeutic value, consider the nebulizer or cold-air diffuser.
Get this diffuser if: you want to a portable and moderate powered diffuser. This diffuser is great when you travel to quickly infuse your motel room with essential oils and rid your room of any unwanted, lingering smells.