More on the Home Essentials Kit and Deep Blue

The Home Essentials Kit is seriously an amazing value. 15ml bottles of all of the oils except the Deep Blue, which is 5ml. If you add up the wholesale price of each of these oils plus the diffuser, you save about $85 by purchasing them all together. Last week I shared about why I love Deep Blue here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Why I love the Home Essentials Kit

Recently, a friend on my Facebook page asked me what my favorite kid applications are using the Home Essentials Kit. First of all, the Home Essentials Kit is my VERY favorite kit of all time! Seriously. It is an AMAZING value! My #1 favorite thing about this kit is that it comes with a diffuser. There are 3 ways to use essential oils: topically, aromatically, and internally. With kids, you MUST incorporate aromatic use to take full advantage of what essential oils have to offer you. I am always diffusing something. At night, it's usually Breathe or Serenity, sometimes Arborvitae. During the day it's usually a citrus, my favorites are Lemon and Wild Orange. Stay tuned for more on the Home Essentials Kit.

Balance YOUR Hormones with Clary Calm

You too can get your hormones under control with Clary Calm. A couple of things: Put on EVERY night, whether you think you need it or not. (I have mine on my nightstand so that I can do it while getting into bed.) Put a generous amount over thyroid (throat area) and on abdomen over ovaries.

A friend of mine recently told me that her husband does not love the smell. If that’s the case, then maybe you could apply it as you’re getting out of the shower every morning. Find a time that works for you and do it.

This essential oil blend has completely eliminated all of my ovulation and period symptoms. No PMS, no cramps, no indication that my period is coming, no hormone-related cravings.

The key is to use it every night, not just during your period. You should notice a difference within about a month.

I HEART Clary Calm

One of my very favorite essential oil blends on the planet is called Clary Calm. It has all of the oils listed above. I haven’t used each of those oils individually, but I DO know that that combined they are AMAZING and essential to every woman’s physical and mental health! I recently ran out. I’m not sure how it happened. I ALWAYS have an extra, but I think I had given it to someone and had forgotten to order another. So, I went a few weeks without using it. And then ovulation came around and WOW! I had forgotten what that used to be like. Since using Clary Calm daily, I have not had one single symptom of PMS or any hormone-related issue. But I had forgotten what it was like to feel all of that stuff at once. Now I remember, and rest assured that I immediately placed an order and got back on track. No more PMS for me!

My Uncle, My Sister, and Deep Blue (Part 6 of 6)

The weekend following my mom’s 2^nd surgery, my uncle came up to visit from California. We were talking about pain and discomfort and he mentioned that he suffers from significant shoulder pain a couple of times a week and he uses a lotion called Deep Blue to help with it. He said he just rubs it in and the pain really goes away. There you have it. Deep Blue to the rescue!

The following week, I was massaging some Deep Blue oil on my Mom's arm. My sister was sitting there looking on. Skeptically, she asked if I thought it might help the pain in her forearm. I gave her the bottle and she rubbed it in herself. Her first comment was that her sinuses had cleared and she could breathe! And also, her arm felt better. :)

Complications, Stomach Sensitivity, and Deep Blue (Part 5 of 6)

[Continued from yesterday]

She continued using the Deep Blue oil consistently on her arm prior to surgery and was expecting the same speedy recovery she had the first time around. Only there were complications. The surgery was more complex than anticipated and on the heels of 2 injuries and 2 surgeries, her body took its time to heal. Additionally, for some reason, her stomach was very sensitive and she could barely eat food, much less take pills of any kind for any reason. That’s when I really began to appreciate the options that are available to us through essential oils. With all essential oils, we have at least 2 ways to use them. Topically and aromatically. And with some oils, a 3^rd method, internally. We completely took the internal option out of the equation and still had so many things we could do and try. I truly fell in love with my options and ability to help my mom, who was in so much pain. We tried a few different things and were able to ease her pain and aid her healing, largely with Deep Blue as well as a couple of other essential oils. If you are suffering with chronic pain and want to stop taking oral medication, Deep Blue may be the answer for you too!

My Mom, Saudi Arabia, and Deep Blue (Part 4 of 6)

My Mom lives in Saudi Arabia. On Christmas Eve she fell and broke her right wrist. She went to the doctor there and once it was determined that she needed to have surgery, she made arrangements to come to Utah to have her wrist repaired. She was in some pain, but she is known for her high pain tolerance and she was pretty ok. She healed well and headed back to Saudi Arabia. Well, only 10 days later [6 weeks post-op], she fell and severely damaged the previously injured site, moving the metal plate inside her wrist, as well as crushing additional bones surrounding her arm and wrist. She was in excruciating pain. She took narcotics around the clock for a couple of weeks before finally getting into surgery [in Utah again]. Even with the narcotics, she had a hard time functioning with the amount of pain she was in. Bad turned worse when the doctor told her she couldn’t take any oral medication, including ibuprofen, for 48 hours prior to surgery. In desperation, she asked me if I had anything that might help. I got out the Deep Blue oil and massaged her upper arm, elbow, fingers and feet. I mixed some up in a roller bottle for her so that she could easily apply it herself as often as she wanted. I used the Deep Blue lotion to massage her neck, back, and shoulders that were sore from having her arm in a sling for weeks. She slept through the night!  [To be continued...]

My Bro and Deep Blue (Part 3 of 6)

Last summer one of my super athletic brothers was injured in a soccer game. His leg and shin were bruised and swollen from his knee to his ankle and we weren’t sure if there was something broken in there. He went to his regular chiropractor and massage therapist who checked him out and determined that nothing was broken. His massage therapist told him to acquire some Deep Blue lotion and massage his leg every night. That man is a walking miracle. I mean, really he is. But also, his leg is well, he continued to play soccer and didn’t even miss a beat. Thank you Deep Blue!

Let's Start with Me! (Deep Blue, Part 2 of 6)

Let’s start with me. These past few days I have been battling a virus of some sort. I don’t know if an illness seems worse when you can’t remember the last time you were sick, or if I have become a total wimp from not ever getting sick. Probably both. This illness has included fevers, body aches, congestion, and lots of laying down trying to sleep. A couple of nights ago, I was feeling better. No fever. No coughing. But I was so tight and tense in my neck and shoulders from the gunk and trying to rest in odd positions that I just could not relax. And then I remembered Deep Blue. I pulled it out, dropped a few drops of oil on my right hand and rubbed out the left side of my neck and shoulder. Then I did the opposite with my left hand. I slept amazingly well for the first time in 3 nights. Thank you Deep Blue!

Welcome Back! (Deep Blue, Part 1 of 6)

I want to start blogging again. I have so much to say and I need a space to say it. Do you ever feel that way? This week I am going to be talking about Deep Blue essential oil. I didn’t always have such strong feelings about Deep Blue. But I have seen miracles occur lately that I feel compelled to share. What experiences do YOU have with Deep Blue?

If you have never tried Deep Blue essential oil as a natural form of pain relief, read on and contact me via email for a sample!

Convention Wrap-up: New products, Part 5

Along with the new and improved Breathe respiratory blend come BREATHE DROPS! Wow! If you’ve tried the OnGuard drops, you’re even more excited for these Breathe drops. Somewhere in between an herbal cough drop and a super strong menthol cough drop, these have a great flavor, natural healing properties, immediate relief and results and NO ARTIFICIAL JUNK added to them! Next time you feel a tickle in your throat, try these Breathe drops. I like to have things like this already on hand so I don’t add to my stress having to go out and get them. Let me know if you’d like to pre-order and be prepared.

Convention Wrap-up: New products, Part 4

Watch a short video HERE. dōTerra has just reformulated its Breathe respiratory blend! Guess what they’ve added? You’re right...Cardamom! Yesterday I told you all about the amazing respiratory benefits of Cardamom and once they had a good, clean source, dōTerra knew they just had to add it into the already existing Breathe for full healing powers. You already know I'm a huge fan of Breathe and I’m excited to try out the new formula! Read a little bit more about Breathe HERE.

Convention Wrap-up: New products, Part 3

Cardamom essential oil. Sourced in Guatemala, dōTerra now brings us this gift of the earth. Did you know that Cardamom is the most expensive spice in the world?! Its primary uses include Easing indigestion and maintaining an optimal gastrointestinal balance, Promoting clear breathing and respiratory health, Calming stomach upset and uplifting mood, and as a flavorful spice for cooking and baking. See a short presentation about Cardamom HERE. Or read a bit more about it HERE.

Convention Wrap-up: New products, Part 2

I am pretty sure I am even MORE excited to talk about this new stuff than you are to learn about it. I will try to control myself, though it will be difficult. Arborvitae oil. Arborvitae = Tree of Life. It is sourced in Washington State and has been used by the Native Americans for centuries. It is basically amazing. Some of its main properties are: Protecting against environmental and seasonal threats, Promoting healthy cell function,  Powerful cleansing and purifying agent, and Natural insect repellent and wood preservative. Read more about it HERE. Watch a quick presentation HERE.

Convention Wrap-up: New Products, Part 1

First, let me just say that going to the annual dōTerra Convention 2014 was one of the best things I have done this year! It was amazing! The amount of information and education I received in 3 days was incredible. I will try my best to convey a little bit of it to you, but it will be a challenge. I’ll try. The new products launched just a couple of weeks ago are: Arborvitae (Tree of Life) oil, Cardamom oil, Reformulated Breathe oil, Breathe drops, Terra Greens, OnGuard CORRECT-X First Aid ointment, OnGuard toothpaste samples, Verage Skin Care kit, HD Clear Skin Care kit, and the NEW petal diffuser (only $47 wholesale!).

Back to School – For GIRLS, Part 7

Something that is absolutely essential to hormone health is getting plenty of Omega 3s. Unfortunately, due to the depleting nutrients in our natural food supply, it is difficult to get enough through food alone. I recently started giving this to my kids along with their A2Z vitamins every morning. It’s called IQ Mega. It tastes like Wild Orange. The texture is... Well, it’s pure oil, so, you know. The dose is 1 teaspoon a day. If you have a daughter, I would definitely recommend trying this out. Unless she’s a bit older and can swallow pills. Then I would recommend the regular Omega Complex softgel by dōTerra that comes as part of the Lifelong Vitality Pack. I take the vegan version, which does not contain fish oil, but contains lots of other omegas. At any rate, give yourself and your daughters enough Omega 3s and ALL of your hormones will thank you!

Back to School – For GIRLS, Part 6

I’ve been saving one of my best-kept secrets for next-to-last. If only I had known about this power-house essential oil blend YEARS ago! Seriously. If you haven’t tried it, it’s a MUST HAVE! Clary Calm, monthly blend for women, is a complete life-changer! Admittedly, I was skeptical at first. You see, I normally don’t have too many symptoms. I don’t get too moody. I don’t get too emotional. I don’t have terrible PMS. Yeah, that’s what I thought until I tried using Clary Calm. Now I don’t have ANY of those things. At all. Ever. In fact, the downside to using it every single night, whether I need it or not, is that I am sometimes caught unprepared because, let me repeat, I HAVE NO SYMPTOMS! Do you know how life-altering that is?! Ok, I keep it on my nightstand and apply Clary Calm topically over my thyroid and across my abdomen. It doesn’t have to be perfect. I draw a small circle on my right abdominal area and draw a line across under my belly button, draw a small circle on my left abdominal area and then draw a line across above my belly button. Done. When you try this for the first time, PLEASE let me know how you feel after 30 days. You can read more about it HERE.

Back to School – For GIRLS, Part 5

Emotional health is so important for kids, girls in particular. Your daughter should have one-on-one time with each parent as often as possible, preferably daily. Give her time to decompress after school, vent, unload all of the garbage piled on her during the day, and talk about friends. One thing I am working on right now is scheduling regular one-on-one dates for my kids. I can’t remember where I read it, but I recently read somewhere [probably online] that an easy way to remember when it’s their turn is to go on a date on their birth date each month. For example, my oldest daughter was born on the 3^rd, so we could go out together each month on the 3^rd. We have chosen to rotate and Mom takes her out on even months, Dad on odd months. Let us know what works best for you. Her hormones will thank you.

Back to School – For GIRLS, Part 4

Remember what I mentioned before about being what you eat? Well, when it comes to hormones, you really, really are. What to eat lots of: Fruits and Veggies, Leafy greens, Whole grains. Endocrine disrupters: Soda [sugar AND chemical sweeteners], Dairy [concentrated cow hormones—we definitely do NOT any added hormones floating around in there!]. I would challenge anyone facing any hormone issues to avoid completely soda and dairy for 1 week. Let us know how it goes! Your hormones will thank you.

Back to School – For GIRLS, Part 3

Sleep. Some girls like it more than others. We all need it. Hormonal girls need enough sleep! I’m talking, in bed by 10. Going to bed late and not getting enough sleep is a recipe for a hormone disaster. Remember that female [and all] bodies heal themselves, balance themselves and get themselves together at night while we’re asleep. We each have a built in hormone-balancer. Did you know that?! It’s called sleep. I can tell the difference in my hormones when I go to bed early and when I’m up way too late blogging. Try it. Her hormones will thank you.