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: What OILS will help? Part 6

If I were sending my daughter off to school in the morning. another oil I would apply would be something citrus-y over her heart. Lemon, Wild Orange, or Citrus Bliss would be good candidates. I would apply a citrus oil of her choice and remind her to seize the day, to approach life with enthusiasm, to be kind and uplift others along the way, to feel happy and grateful about learning and about being with people. Do you notice how, for me, the physical and the emotional ailments and resources are very much interconnected? I have found through my own research and experience that they really are.

Back to School: What OILS will help? Part 5

If I were sending my daughter off to school in the morning, I would make sure to apply some DigestZen in and around her belly button. Although I would try to send her with a healthy lunch, she may drink some nasty water at some point. She may feel upset to her stomach due to something non-food related. She may feel nervous and have a hard time digesting her breakfast. Regardless of the cause, I wouldn’t want her tummy to hurt when there is something that can be done about it. HERE is a clip about DigestZen, the digestive blend.

Back to School: What OILS will help? Part 4

If I were sending my daughter off to school in the morning, the fourth oil I would apply before she left would be InTune. I would apply it behind both of her ears, a little bit down her neck. InTune helps me focus. It helps me remember why I’m at school in the first place. It helps me learn and retain information. It helps me control my impulses. Read a bit more about InTune HERE.

Back to School: What OILS will help? Part 3

If I were sending my daughter off to school in the morning, the third oil I would apply each morning would be Serenity on her other wrist. Then I would ask her to rub both wrists together. Serenity is a calming blend that helps me feel calm. Not like I am ready to go to sleep, but more like I am a confident person who does not need to feel anxious about what others think of me. I would want my daughter to feel this extra support as she faces the world each day. I think that the combination of Balance and Serenity is especially important for our children. Read HERE more about Serenity.

Back to School: What OILS will help? Part 2

If I were sending my daughter off to school in the morning, the second oil I would apply every morning would be Balance on one of her wrists. Balance is a grounding blend that helps me feel strong. Strong. Not like I can boss people around, but more like I am a person who makes her own decisions without caving to negative peer pressure. It helps me remember who I am and what I stand for. I would want my daughter to feel some extra support as she faces the world each day. If OnGuard is a protection against the germs found at school, then Balance is a protection against the emotional and dramatic germs found at school. Watch a short clip about Balance HERE.

Back to School: What OILS will help? Part 1

If I were sending my daughter off to school in the morning, the first oil I would apply every single morning would be OnGuard on the back of her neck and down her spine. OnGuard is a protective blend that wards off harmful bacteria that often causes illness. OnGuard has a fall/winter scent that I just love. Check out a short presentation HERE.

Back to School Germs: What to do if you get SICK, Part 7

Continue to take your vitamins. Getting all of those nutrients is of utmost importance when fighting illness. We will be discussing individual oils and additional things to do when you’re sick later. For now, get some fresh air, get additional sleep, additional water, eats lots of fresh produce, avoid sugar and dairy, use Breathe and OnGuard religiously, and take your vitamins.

Back to School Germs: What to do if you get SICK, Part 6

Now that your children hate me, there’s more! Stick with the OnGuard and Breathe on the bottoms of the feet. For any respiratory issues, apply Breathe to their chest, back, and back of neck. Be careful when applying to their face as it is strong and could cause eye irritation. For any illness symptoms at all, apply OnGuard down spine and possible on location of illness, depending where that happens to be. Remember, apply essential oils in the morning to prevent. Apply essential oils at night to heal. Our bodies do most of their amazing healing at night while we’re asleep.

Back to School Germs: How to PREVENT illness, Part 7

I love these vitamins! How many of you give your kids a vitamin of some sort almost every day? I'll admit, I had never given my kids any vitamins until I tried these. I had just been researching our current food supply and the nutrients it does and does not contain. I came to a sobering conclusion and started taking a supplement along with a healthy diet and felt AMAZING! Then I thought, "If I feel this good taking this, I need to find something for my kids!" They love it. They tell me they feel good, more energetic. [Let's be honest, I'm not 100% sure that's a good thing.] But seriously, they feel great and act healthy, you know, like energetic kids.

Back to School Germs: How to PREVENT illness, Part 6

I would not be able to live healthy and happy without these two essential oil blends. Every single night, whether they need it or not, I apply OnGuard protective blend on one foot of each of my 3 kids. Yes, every night. On the other foot I apply Breathe respiratory blend. I love my kids. I want them to be healthy. I want their bodies to fight whatever germs they've run into during the day at night. I believe that OnGuard and Breathe together assist in that night-time mission. Last year none of the 3 had a cold, runny nose, flu, etc.

Welcome

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years. Just a few years ago, I was a brand new dōTerra essential oils user. I didn’t know anyone who taught classes or had any information to share with me. I had my Modern Essentials book and my brain. That’s it. I had to figure out most things through trial and error. Eventually, I found some people with more knowledge than I had, which was so helpful! Now I consider myself pretty knowledgeable and would like to help YOU. My hope is that if you’re feeling new or alone or skeptical in your journey to natural healing with dōTerra essential oils, you can find a friend here.