 There is a bit of controversy in the essential oil world about diluting oils when applying them to your skin. Much is misunderstood about this basic use of essential oils! The picture, above, does a great job of underlining the importance of dilution -- by diluting with FCO (Fractionated Coconut Oil) MORE of the chemical constituents of the essential oil penetrate the skin layers. It's a shift in thinking -- it's not a dilution of potency the way we usually understand the word, but proper dilution actually increases both safety by reducing the possibility of skin sensitivity ... AND increases potency. Win-win! Always dilute.  The proper carrier oil matters, too. I usually use FCO.  Essential oils are lipid-soluble, biologically active, active at the surface of cells and are selective. They have a small molecular size and weight. And they provide cell signaling. These characteristics allow essential oils to be easily absorbed into the skin and to be very beneficial to our bodies.... because, bottom-line, all cells are directed through chemistry. The chemical make-up of essential oils determine their therapeutic benefits, all of which can be enhanced by dilution and ...  .... massage! Rub those oils in! ***
Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? #1 choose the most pure and potent and safe essential oils -- doTERRA. #2 -- Join with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Top TEN Reason to join the essential oil revolution with me and doTERRA! *** Take a look HERE to learn the basics about essential oil use. Wonder how in the world you'd use essential oils? Learn now I use them daily HERE. Yes, you can afford pure and premium essential oils on a budget AND get my team's support to learn how to use these oils safely and effectively. Learn how HERE.
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 Copaiba is causing quite a stir as a newly introduced oil to doTERRA. Testimonials are already rolling in from those who have already bought this oil.  Copaiba is rich in Caryophyllene (50% - 60%!), a sesquiterpene that is a constituent of many essential oils, notably in melissa, black pepper, ylang ylang, clove oil, and many others including the essential oil of Cannabis sativa. However, Copaiba has 2 - 8 *times* as much of this powerful antioxidant as other oils. Wow.  There is much I cannot say due to FDA regulations, but simply knowing that this is a powerful antioxidant and interacts with our bodies' cells to produce many good effects makes this a daily use oil -- right up there with Frankincense.   MORE TOPICAL USES NEURO-SUPPORT ROLLERBALL: Combine Copaiba, Melissa, Ylang Ylang and Black Pepper in a rollerball bottle with coconut oil to a 1:3 dilution. I use mostly Copaiba. Roll up the neck/spine to the base of the skull (up into the hairline). RELIEF MUSCLE BATH SALTS: Combine: 3 drops of Copaiba, 3 drops of Wintergreen and 3 drops of Frankincense with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 - 2 cups of Epsom salts. Stir together and add to running bath water for a relaxing soak. LINIMENT: Blend the following oils to a 1:3 to 1:10 dilution (1:3 would equate to 1 drop of EO oil to 3 drops of coconut oil): Copaiba, Wintergreen, Marjoram and Frankincense. FIRST AID: Blend these oils to a 1:3 to 1:10 dilution in Aloe Vera Gel -- Copaiba, Lavender, Melaleuca and Helichrysum (this is an expensive oil -- use 1 - 4 drops!). Store in refrigerator. For a product with a longer shelf-life, use FCO instead of aloe. Use as needed.  ***
Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? #1 choose the most pure and potent and safe essential oils -- doTERRA. #2 -- Join with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Top TEN Reason to join the essential oil revolution with me and doTERRA! *** Take a look HERE to learn the basics about essential oil use. Wonder how in the world you'd use essential oils? Learn now I use them daily HERE. Yes, you can afford pure and premium essential oils on a budget AND get my team's support to learn how to use these oils safely and effectively. Learn how HERE. 
I've been using essential oils for better health (mood & sleep, too!), glowing skin, DIY cleaning supplies and even on my pets for a couple of years now. They've become my go-to for everything. I always reach for my oils first! Let's keep it simple, okay? In this post, we'll make a simple list for how to use essential oils for cleaning. We'll tackle some other issues soon! Here are some simple solutions for everyday cleaning problems:
If you have just three oils -- Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint -- you can take care of many of these issues. Other oils mentioned above and frequently used for cleaning are Melaleuca, On Guard and Purify. With the exception of Purify, all these can be found in our basic "beginner"-level kits -- the Family Essentials Kit and The Home Essential Kit. These kits contain ten of our most popular and versatile oils and blends: Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint, Melaleuca, On Guard, Breathe, Oregano, DigestZen, Deep Blue and Frankincense. Find out more HERE. *** What are you waiting on? Enroll in LIFE today! Learn how to buy dōTERRA and get your own wholesale shopping portal and password for 25% off --> click here. Check out this month's specials here. $100 in FREE OILS -- special offer only through February!!!! 
*** Take a look HERE to learn the basics about essential oil use. Ask to join my private "discover doTERRA Facebook group. No obligation -- just a place for you to learn more and ask your own questions. My public doTERRA Facebook page can be found HERE. Wonder how in the world you'd use essential oils? Learn now I use them daily HERE. Yes, you can afford pure and premium essential oils on a budget AND get my team's support to learn how to use these oils safely and effectively. Learn how HERE. *** Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? Here it is ... with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Top TEN Reason to join the essential oil revolution with me and doTERRA! Hey, y'all -- Please show my blog a little love and share the health by liking and sharing using the buttons below! I really appreciate it!! 
DigestZen is known as doTERRA’s “tummy tamer” blend due to its ability to aid in digestion, soothe occasional stomach upset, and maintain overall digestive health. This unique blend contains Ginger, Fennel, and Coriander to help ease occasional stomach discomfort, including motion sickness and indigestion, while Peppermint, Tarragon, Anise, and Caraway aid with digestion and help maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract.
This is the blend that made a believer out of many of my team members! One of my dear friends was so thrilled to find out that all she had to do is rub a drop or two over her tummy to cool down that uncomfortable burning feeling. This had been a big problem for her for many years and she found she no longer needed anything else -- just DigestZen. A BIG "AH-HA!" moment! Amazingly fast and effective with no unwanted effects. Another friend shared this testimony: "The other night my 4-year old was hitting his stomach and frowning at me during dinner out. He kept starting to eat then putting it back instead and hitting his stomach again upset. He wouldn't communicate with me what was wrong. I pulled my DigestZen TOUCH out and he swiped his belly and about 5 minutes later he finished his dinner and stopped slapping his stomach. Come to find out he had some sudden bad gas but I loved I didn't have to know exactly what was wrong with him to get him relief - naturally! The complaints stopped almost immediately!! We love Digestzen!!" You can get this terrific aid in four different forms: as a pure oil DigestZen blend, as a convenient pre-diluted "Touch" rollerball bottle, as Softgels and as chewable tablets that contain both our DigestZen blend and calcium carbonate (Digest Tab). Primary Benefits
Ingredients Ginger Rhizome/Root, Peppermint Plant, Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Anise Seed, Tarragon Plant, and Fennel Seed essential oils. Aromatic Description Spicy, sweet, minty, licorice Uses
Directions for Use Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice. Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid. Softgels and Digest Tabs - follow directions on the bottles Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. Or use DigestZen TOUCH as needed -- roll over the affected area. 
Now, for me, I use DigestZen for the typical things, but my primary use is to keep my sinuses clear and open for easier breathing. It is a true POWER TOOL for both those purposes!!
You can read all about this unique and effective use HERE. I love this about our essential oils. So versatile. So safe. So effective.
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What are you waiting on? Enroll in LIFE today! Learn how to buy dōTERRA and get your own wholesale shopping portal and password for 25% off --> click here. Check out this month's specials here. *** Take a look HERE to learn the basics about essential oil use. Ask to join my private "discover doTERRA Facebook group. No obligation -- just a place for you to learn more and ask your own questions. My public doTERRA Facebook page can be found HERE. Wonder how in the world you'd use essential oils? Learn now I use them daily HERE. Yes, you can afford pure and premium essential oils on a budget AND get my team's support to learn how to use these oils safely and effectively. Learn how HERE. *** Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? Here it is ... with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Top TEN Reason to join the essential oil revolution with me and doTERRA! Hey, y'all -- Please show my blog a little love and share the health by liking and sharing using the buttons below! I really appreciate it!! 
Wonder how in the world you'd use these crazy oils? Here's just a small sampling! Get a glimpse of other's daily essential oil routines - plus my own - here. BONUS! Lots of links to how-to's and info to dive deeper, if you wish!
Our customers were asked how they incorporate doTERRA's essential oils and other products into their daily lifestyle. Over 500 responses were given (below is just a random sample of 24 of them). You can see how varied and individualized the uses are. Everyone has their own favorite oils and routines. There were actually tons of testimonies of how our products helped with some very serious issues. But, not to run afoul of our precious FDA, I've had to leave those out. :-( Here's how I use my oils and other products. My story is like many of the others you will read: essential oils are so easy to use and versatile, I use them pretty much all day long! Mornings: I start diffusing. Rosemary + Peppermint is a current favorite, but it varies from day-to-day. This combo gives me cheery energy and focus. I take my supplements: LLV, Deep Blue caps, PB Assist, TerraZyme. Two drops of DDR Prime under my tongue. On Guard toothpaste. Shelby takes her doTERRA children's vitamins and probiotics, too. I oil her up before school: On Guard on her hands, Balance on her wrists (mine, too!), InTune Focus blend, plus a couple of custom blends on the back of her neck. Two drops of DDR Prime also in her morning kid's omegas. Breathe Vapor Stick for both Shelby and me every morning and throughout the day as needed. Before exercise: Basil (or AromaTouch) on my legs, Breathe Vapor Stick around my nose and chest. After exercise: Deep Blue Rub as needed. I use all the doTERRA Spa products and skin care (Verage). I also make some of my own skincare with our oils. Around my eyes: Immortelle or Frankincense. A drop or two of Rosemary (healthy scalp and hair growth) in my doTERRA conditioner. I also use doTERRA's shampoo. I make my own sugar scrub. Oils of choice (usually Motivate + Passion or one of the other Emotional Aromatherapy blends, or just plain Lemongrass) in my unscented body lotion. Peppermint, Wintergreen and Cassia on the soles of my feet after a shower. Deep Blue Rub as needed on shoulders. My own blend of perfume ... or Whisper + Peppermint + Bergamot ... or one of the Emotional Aromatherapy blends ... or just Bergamot as my "perfume". Afternoons: I take the rest of my LLV with lunch, plus continue diffusing. If I'm dealing with any issues like tension or sinus pressure, etc. I will either take appropriate oils internally or apply topically. A variety of oils in my water: Lemon, any citrus. Peppermint + Lemon, Slim & Sassy. Cassia + Grapefruit is probably my favorite for an add-in to water. Hot tea with various oils -- Bergamot, Peppermint, Cinnamon, Ginger, etc. Sometimes I add Cinnamon to my coffee! Evenings: I add Melalecua and Rosemary and/or Lavender to Shelby's bathwater. I diffuse Breathe, Serenity and Arborviate in her room at night. For both me and Shelby: I apply Breathe Vapor Stick -- nose, chest and neck. In my room for very restful sleep: Serenity + Wild Orange. Either Basil or Cypress or AromaTouch on my legs and feet. Deep Blue Rub on my shoulders. Roman Chamomile in my night-time face cream. Two drops of DDR Prime under my tongue, again. I frequently take Serenity Softgels. Sometimes I take a warm, relaxing, soothing detox bath at night. AromaTouch: Shelby loves her "back situations" (essential oil back rubs) as she calls them. I use a variety of different oils and rub them - diluted - one at a time on her spine -- just depends on her need. For her, usually oils that are good for her respiratory & immune system and/or her brain. Balance, DDR Prime, On Guard, Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang and Breathe are ones I commonly use, although the usual AromaTouch protocol is Balance, Lavender, Melaleuca, On Guard, AromaTouch, Deep Blue, Wild Orange and Peppermint - in that order. I do this several times a week for her. On-the-go: I always have Peppermint and On Guard Beadlets plus On Guard Protective Throat Drops and Breathe Respiratory Drops in my purse. I almost always have my rollerball bag with 10 different Touch rollerball bottles in it. I also have my home-made hand sanitizer with me at all times made with On Guard and Melaleuca. Stress: It is so important to learn to manage stress appropriately. I reach for these: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Vetiver, AromaTouch, Peace, Spikenard, Petitgrain, Elevation or Lavender when feelings of stress and anxiety hit. Essential oils can help with so many moods -- to encourage good ones or lessen the bad ones. Citrus Bliss is my go-to when kids start to bicker! Cleaning: I make many of my cleaners for bathroom and kitchen with On Guard, Lemon and/or Melaleuca. Pets: I use Lavender, Melaleuca and TerraShield on my dogs as needed; Lavender on my cats. Cooking: I frequently replace dried spices with my oils. Thyme, Basil Rosemary and Oregano in my spaghetti sauce, etc. As needed: I have at my fingertips an entire tool chest of wholesome, natural, safe and effective products and oils to help both Shelby and me through just about every issue. Discomfort of any kind, stuffy noses, immune protection, bites & boo-boo's, upset tummy ... and so much more. Love that I can begin taking care of problems before they escalate into huge issues!! ******* Here is just a small sampling of how others use their oils (I always learn a lot and find it facinating to see how others use their oils, don't you?): I start out with peppermint in my coffee , get diffusers running with oil of choice for that day , pick a emotional blend to support how I feel for that day , I use the shampoo , toothpaste, skincare . I will fix a trim shake for lunch , take my supplements, some times I use the oils when I am cooking dinner. At bedtime I prepare the diffuses for sleeping ....the next day I do it over again One of my favourite ways to incorporate oils daily is in my morning smoothie! I've created a couple of awesome shakes so far, one using Wild Orange & Vshake & Lemongrass....I'm excited to keep experimenting!! I have incorporated these AMAZING Gifts of the Earth into every aspect of my life. dōTERRA has given me healthy solutions and had changed my life. All of my daily routines include doTERRA. My skincare is dōTERRA; my hair products and bath products are dōTERRA; all of my personal Hygeine is dōTERRA; my Oral Hygiene is dōTERRA; all of my Supplements and Vitamins are dōTERRA; my cleaning products and routine are dōTERRA; doTERRA is diffused at home, work and in the car; I cook with dōTERRA; I use the Trim Shake/Control/Slim & Sassy products; I infuse doTERRA CPTG Essential Oils in drinks and food; I Aromatically, Topically and Internally use MANY Oils and Blends Daily. First thing in am as I step out of bed is apply peppermint & deep blue on my never ending knots on my shoulders. Before kids get down to eat breakfast, I diffuse balance, lavender & wild orange in the kitchen to start give their day a good start. On way to school, I apply roller of balance & elevation on both of their necks. I put drops of lemon in my water bottle to stay hydrated. After exercise & shower, 2 drops of frankincense under my Tongue. I moisturize with mixture of rose, geranium, & frankincense oil. The day ends with a diffuser using serenity, and cedar wood or bergamot in all of our rooms. Right before sleeping, I use essential oils on my face again & use a roller for immunity strength on bottoms of my feet as well as my husband & kids! Wow what did I do before oils ruled my life?? I recently ordered some Lemon EO and am right now using it on a rag to wipe down counter and cabinets. I also use a drop or two in my water, not quite every day but several days a week. This morning my baby woke up with an elevated temperature so I gave her an Onguard bath, fever was gone by 8:00am and she hasn't thrown up again since. Enjoying this journey with doterra oils! By continued education about Doterra products and essential oils I am able to use them on an as need basis and preventative measure...waking up with Frankincense and Peppermint in my palms to for mental clarity to Balance on my wrists for decreasing anxious feelings to Motivate on the crown of my head to open myself to focus..sleep mode brings me to Serenity restful blend with Cedar wood if needed...all through the day I can adjust the oils/products to fit ME!! AMAZING!! Loving my Doterra!!! Since becoming acquainted with eo's, I've incorporated them into my everyday routine. To start the day, I add a few drops of Onguard and Lemon to a piping hot cup of water and sweeten to taste. Not only is it delicious, but I'm also supporting healthful immune functions during the cold/flu season. I also use a variety of essential oils for focus, nurturing the heart, and feelings of sadness. I use essential oils from the moment I get up until bedtime. Right now, I'm using Cheer and InTune when I wake up to keep me happy and focused as a mom of two under three and home business owner. In the evening, I draw a hot bath and use the bath oil to pamper myself, and Bergamot and Peace in my diffuser to help me relax. I use doterra's shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hd clear face wash, toothpaste, homemade deodorant (baking soda, cornstarch, coconut oil and lemongrass EO), some days I use lemon, slim & sassy or peppermint in my water, I use the LLV pack, pb assist, digestive enzymes, phytoestrogen & sometimes use zendocrine. I also use the peppermint and wild orange lip balm, usually use clary calm, one of the emotional aromatherapy roller bottles and whichever oils I'm needing for the day (it's different every day). I also use them in our diffusers overnight and whenever I'm home during the day. I have made my own cleaners with oils and on guard concentrate and use those frequently. It's hard to find something I don't use oils for and I'm sure I'm forgetting something in this list How don't we incorporate oils into our daily routine is a better question! From the moment we wake up until we go to bed essential oils help me and my family navigate through the day! From our morning routine of putting Balance, InTune and a few other oil on ourselves before getting dressed, to putting oils in our water to help support our bodies throughout the day, to putting oils in the diffusers around the house to clean the air and uplift our moods, all the way through to the end of the day. We use oils in our bedtime routines- lavender in the bath on a daily basis and 2-3 times a week switch out to a detox bath with Epsom salt, baking soda, Rosemary & Juniper Berry oils. Putting our "bedtime" oils of Serenity, Balance, Roman Chamomile, and Melissa on our feet and in our diffuser takes us into restful sleep to goer ready to take on the next day! We could NOT go a day without our Oil routine. My 8 year old is a traumatic brain injury survivor along with a couple other diagnosis and when we started using the oils it made such a huge impact at school that his "team" of teachers called a meeting. When they found out the oils were the difference they were blown away, and interested! I now make sure oils are being used in every classroom he is in throughout the day. DōTERRA has been such a huge blessing for this single momma is so many ways We love Lemon! I use it in my fruit and veggie wash. Diffusing is my favorite and drinking in my water to naturally detox my system. Juniper Berry came Late in the game for me, but it's a favorite! Love diffusing this for an uplifting aroma. We use it at night to help support the respiratory system and prevent coughs all while encouraging sweet dreams! Love these two together and now I'm inspired to diffuse them together!! I use them for everything! I start with LLV supplements every morning, along with Triease if needed and deep blue complex for my aching muscles. I have water with slim&sassy or lime with breakfast and usually again at lunch. I use clary sage and Bergamot in my shampoo, brush my teeth with on guard or wild orange. Put lavender on my face before my make up. Basil on my stomach to get the adrenal glands moving. Lemongrass, marjoram or deep blue rub on my neck/hands and elbows. Plus I'm always diffusing a variety of oils, breathe in the morning, on guard at night and all kinds in between. We diffuse oils in our bedrooms and common areas daily . In our house a good morning and good night foot rub encourages both connection with each other and our child as well as creating a great environment in our bodies for encounters that may create stress for us . The LLV pack is a must for us as well as the children's probiotic , and additional as needed rollerbottle applications through the day are a great plus ! Our home , our pets , and all of us benefit from consistent smart use of our doterra oils and products ! Going for my oils is the first thing i do when i get up! I not only incorporate doTERRA's fabulous oils but many of their otger products including OnGuard toothpaste, Lifelong Vitality supplements, PB assist, Terrazyme, and Triease. My favorite morning diffuser blend would be Purify and Balance as i need to remember to start each day grounded and refreshed. As a middle school teacher, i often find myself emotionally and mentally drained each day so when i come home from work, i run to my diffuser again :-) lately i have loved Spearmint & Citrus Bliss. My bedtime routine includes diffusing of course but also HD Clear oil blend, and the new Spa Body Butter. My favorite bedtime diffuser blend is the new Serenity Restful blend and Bergamot! I just love incorporating these products into my daily life and am slowly getting my family to use them daily as well. PastTense has also been a great friend of mine lately as i have been dealing with some health issues. I just don't know what i did before doTERRA! I use On Guard toothpaste for a fresh bresh and white teeth, 1-2 drops of Lemon in my water daily for internal cleanse, 1-2 drops of Grapefruit in my water after lunch to help digestion, DDR Prime and Mito2Max softgels to repair mitrocondria in my cells, Balance on my pulse points for daily sanity, Spearmint and a variety of oils in my office diffuser for mental alertness, and Serenity behind my ears nightly for a good nights rest. Of course on any given day, I use other doTerra essential oils for moods, illnesses, or scent. I just finished the 30-day cleanse which is my start to clean eating and hopefully optimal health! I guess for me, what don't I use it for!!! I use it for wash, dryer, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, etc. Then from an oil stand point, i use them for emotional support, help with seasonal threats, better sleep, etc. I diffuse at work and home. Then lets not forget my fur babies!!! One gets lavender, one uses correct x and the other gets frankincense and breathe for his respiratory issues. I love my options!!! I start my day with my LLV vitamins and a cup of tea. Take a shower with my doTERRA body wash and love my wild orange and peppermint doTERRA shampoo!!brush my teeth with Onguard toothpaste. Make a smoothie with fresh fruit and vanilla slim& sassy shake in the NutriBullet. Lemon oil in my drinking water and some in my dishwasher jet dry compartment. Diffuse some Onguard, citrus bliss and peppermint. Spearmint oil on my aromatherapy bracelet. Peppermint and Onguard beadlets in my purse for energizing and Immune support during my day. Also rosemary on hand to help me focus and stay on task! In the evening I rub some DDR Prime on bottoms of feet. Rub doTERRA fragrance free hand and body lotion with a drop of lavender oil on arms and hands to calm before bedtime. DoTERRA serenity oil in my bedroom diffuser for a good night rest! Every night before I go to bed I have a routine of applying Cedarwood, Vetiver, Petitgrain and Roman Chamomile to my feet. I sleep like a baby. I had sleep issues for years. I finally found a combination that works for me! I also have 3 diffusers at work (a narcotic treatment program) that I use daily. I try to using calming oils to help my patients. They love the serenity and wild orange. Not a day without my oils - Elevation/Bergamot in the am, LLV,, DDR prime and Deep Blue soft gels w/ Brkfast (Slim and Sassy in my shake), Balance all day long, wild orange/lemon in my water, Serenity soft gel and feet at night, Onguard in kitchen diffuser, Petigrain, Breate in bedside diffuser - a variety of others as needed!! From the time I wake up until I go to bed each night, essential oils are part of my day. On Guard keeps my mouth clean and fresh. A little patchouli in my necklace to help me stay grounded all day. Passion on my wrists brings out the love for what I do. Choosing a daily diffuser blend is one of my favorite parts of the day. I love knowing that my home will smell inviting while we benefit from whichever oils I've chosen. To cleaning with confidence that my children and pets are safe with On Guard cleaner and/or other handmade, natural, oil enhanced products. And finally at the end of the day, relaxing and beautifying in the luxury of doTERRA care products. Essential oils are essential to my everyday in every way! I use melaleuca and lavender every day for cleansing and treating my skin, I add oils to my water. Actually, when I first started using essential oils, I thought it would be overkill to incorporate them into every aspect of my life. But, here I am, a year later, and there ISNT an aspect of my life that I DONT use oils in. Yes, they are the natural solution, but to me, they are the best and most effective solution. Instead of a glass of wine at night, I diffuse oils. I have started my weight loss journey with the slim and sassy line. I have kept my seasonal threats at bay with triease. I have unintentionally replaced so many other things with essential oils - and that is just so amazing to me! For me, as a fitness instructor but also a business woman my needs vary. I started by diffusing at night with lavender and breathe to keep my respiratory system clear and restful sleep. I eat a good breakfast then take my supplements especially Tri-Ease. It's been 2 years of using Tri-Ease daily after finding out I was allergic to many environmental threats and taking shots and benadryl every day. I take care of my digestive health with PB Assit and Terrazyme. Being not able to eat gluten products, dairy or soy means to be proactive with my gut health. My personal regimen is shampoo and conditioner, Healthy glaze, then the Verage collection. I use Whisper each day, just because I love the way it makes me feel and the aroma makes me happy. For workout days, Mito2Max! You have to know and be consistent with what you use. I love my oils!!!! My life has been completely changed since I have incorporated clary calm into my everyday life!!!! I have tried everything possible to give me relief from the torturous hot flashes I suffered for about 4 years! Nothing even came close to helping until I tried this product! They have almost completely vanished!!! If I feel a hot flash coming on I just roll on my abdomen and back of my neck and it completely stops it in its tracks!! I won't leave home without it!!!! The day begins with the night before. Getting to sleep includes Breathe on my face, Deep blue on my neck, DigestZen on my belly and a drop of Frankincense under my tongue. I sleep like a baby. The next morning, I take my OMegas with a sip of coffee, followed by one Phytoestrogen and one Deep blue polyphenol. I take the CRS (which I think is kinda funny) and the MVT with me and take with dinner. Throughout the day, I am a nurse and use my oils to aid my fellow coworkers. Cypress for low back discomfort and head tension, lavender or balance when in crisis and more breathe to keep my airway open. I tried Oregano more recently for what felt like the start of a serious respiratory issue. I filled a veggie cap with 9 drops of Oregano and swallowed it with milk and intended on taking it twice a day for 7-10 days, By day three, I was healthy again and it was just that simple. I totally enjoy the experience I have had with my oils so far helping everything from a sore tooth, and bedwetting to chronic discomfort and feelings of sadness/anxiety. I received the oils as a gift for taking care of a very lovely woman's father with dementia. I never anticipated I would benefit so greatly and would help so many others because of it! *** What are you waiting on? Enroll in LIFE today! Learn how to buy dōTERRA and get your own wholesale shopping portal and password for 25% off --> click here. Check out this month's specials here. *** Take a look HERE to learn the basics about essential oil use. Look for me over on Facebook -- Hope Bennett Reese -- for daily tips and current specials. You can also ask to join my private "discover doTERRA Facebook group. No obligation -- just a place for you to learn more and ask questions. *** Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? Here it is ... with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Hey, y'all -- Please show my blog a little love and share the health by liking and sharing using the buttons below! I really appreciate it!! 
Our Second Annual Team Get Together!
Saturday, February 25 at my home in Monroe, Georgia Just for our members-only team! This is a free event and is my way of saying "THANK YOU!" to all of you who have joined in with me (or join SOON!) on our journey toward better health. We'll be making some fun stuff: * sugar scrub * everything stick * protective and soothing throat drops I'll supply everything needed to make these. * We'll have a little wine, tea & coffee plus yummies, too! PLUS -- iTOVI health scans for you. AND -- We will teach you how to give an AromaTouch hand massage. You will give AND receive a hand massge using our oils, of course. You will love being able to do this with your loved ones. If time allows I may demonstrate an AromaTouch back treatment on a lucky recipient! RSVP (or join my team!) BY FEB 18 so I have time to get supplies for everyone. NOW is the time to join my team as a Wholesale Customer! New Year New You promotion for $100 in free oils, plus being able to come to this fun and educational event! *** What are you waiting on? Enroll in LIFE today! Learn how to buy dōTERRA and get your own wholesale shopping portal and password for 25% off --> click here. Check out this month's specials here. *** Look for me over on Facebook -- Hope Bennett Reese -- for daily tips and current specials. You can also ask to join my private "discover doTERRA Facebook group. No obligation -- just a place for you to learn more and ask questions. *** Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? Here it is ... with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Hey, y'all -- Please show my blog a little love and share the health by liking and sharing using the buttons below! I really appreciate it!! 
I found a scaly weird little patch of skin on my scalp a couple of months ago -- ick! It was roughly a cirdle and about an inch and a half across. It wasn't itchy, but it was quite irritated and very flaky/scaly.
So I researched oils and natural solutions and tried several. I tried coconut oil alone. I tried different combinations of essential oils, some neat, some diuted, and in different combinations.. I didn't want to share with y'all until I found something that worked ... and I have! Once I started using the recipe below, the scaly area went from a pretty sizable patch to just a little bump after about two weeks. After less than a month, it was completely gone. I also went back to using my doTERRA Salon Essentials Protecting Shampoo and Smoothing Conditioner, exclusively. As a daily follow-up application, because it is known to be so good for the scalp and to encourage hair growth, I add a drop or two of Rosemary to my conditioner and work it well into my scalp. I let this sit in my hair while finishing my shower, to soak in as long as possible. Every now and then -- maybe once every week or two -- I add a drop of Rosemary to my towel-dried hair. Scaley Patch Recipe for skin and scalp I used equal parts of jojoba oil and aloe juice (about 2 tablespoons of each), plus two dropperfuls of doTERRA's Root to Tip Serum as my base. I used a glass dropper bottle (actually a cleaned-out liquid stevia bottle!) T hen I added:
Shake the bottle well each time you use it! At first -- for a couple of weeks or so: Drop several drops on the spot at night, massage it in and then wash your hair as usual in the mornings. Add one drop of Rosemary to each application of conditioner and massage your scalp well before rinsing. After towel-drying your hair, apply another drop of either Rosemary or Lavender and massage it well into your scalp. For skin: Apply as needed. Don't rinse off. This makes a great all-purpose skin and beauty treatment -- very nourishing to your skin! In fact, since I had some left over after my scalp was okay, I've used this as my anti-aging serum. Don't you LOVE that about doTERRA's oils?!? 
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What are you waiting on? Enroll in LIFE today! Learn how to buy dōTERRA and get your own wholesale shopping portal and password for 25% off --> click here. Check out this month's specials here. *** Look for me over on Facebook -- Hope Bennett Reese -- for daily tips and current specials. You can also ask to join my private "discover doTERRA Facebook group. No obligation -- just a place for you to learn more and ask questions. *** Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? Here it is ... with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Hey, y'all -- Please show my blog a little love and share the health by liking and sharing using the buttons below! I really appreciate it!! 
I am often asked asked about diffusers - what is my favorite?
Frankly, a good diffuser is hard to find. If you've used one before, you may have found they stop working within months -- lots of complaints are heard in our essential oil support groups! But a diffuser is an essential tool to use to clean the air of threats, support your immune system, positively effect your resporatory system, create fabulous aromas, help you to sleep or relax and/or improve your mood. I've tried numerous brands and wasted TONS on money on diffusers that only worked for a couple of months. I really like doTERRA's Petal and AromaLite best. You can't use points to buy them, but you do EARN points, so that helps bring the "cost" down. So Petal really nets down to about $40. Petal seems to be a little work horse, but it only lasts about 4 hours. AromaLite costs more but diffuses longer -- about 7 hours usually. I've used GreenAir and *generally* have good luck with them, although I've heard others say theirs broke after a few months. In the past when they were around $20 - 25 it was worth the risk, and they have a decent return policy. But now it looks like they're up around $32 - $35. And they only diffuse for 4 hours, too. So honestly I think I'd just stick to doTERRA's Petal. If you do look around on Amazon, just DON'T buy the cheap oils they try to sell you! -- PLEASE! They are not pure and you will not get the therapeutic effect you are seeking. You might even see "doTERRA" sold on Amazon. Don't trust those! Often those are bought through fraudulent means and doTERRA is trying to get them off the market. They may not be the real deal. And you're not getting the best price or earning points back for FREE oils. Support your small business owners -- like me, frankly -- who work hard to teach you how to use your oils safely and effectively AND how to save money. (Thank you!) Here are TEN Reasons to get your own doTERRA wholesale account with me. Bottom line: doTERRA Petal for a four-hour diffuser. AromaLite for an eight-hour one. Hope this helps! :-) << For a general "care & feeding" of your diffuser, please take a look at THIS post >> 
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What are you waiting on? Enroll in LIFE today! Learn how to buy dōTERRA and get your own wholesale shopping portal and password for 25% off --> click here. Check out this month's specials here. *** Look for me over on Facebook -- Hope Bennett Reese -- for daily tips and current specials. You can also ask to join my private "discover doTERRA Facebook group. No obligation -- just a place for you to learn more and ask questions. *** Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? Here it is ... with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Hey, y'all -- Please show my blog a little love and share the health by liking and sharing using the buttons below! I really appreciate it!! 
These two were stray kittens living on the street with upper respiratory infections, a poor coat and were so scrawny when we took them in years ago. Now, of course, they are so sleek and happy! But sometimes those respiratory issues will hit them and so ... guess who is getting treated with lavender and diffusing the house with Breathe, On Guard and lavender?? It's a tough life! With cats, of course, these types of problems just need supportive care. Often just like with humans, however, this can lead to other complications. So I have avoided a trip to the vet and the need for injections and oral meds. Lavender has properties that act as an antiviral and anti-histamine. On Guard of course helps to clean the air and Breathe keeps their respiratory tract clear and open. Ricky has already recovered and Lucy is almost well! Learn more about joining our wholesale price club here. *** What are you waiting on? Enroll in LIFE today! Learn how to buy dōTERRA and get your own wholesale shopping portal and password for 25% off --> click here. Check out this month's specials here. *** Look for me over on Facebook -- Hope Bennett Reese -- for daily tips and current specials. You can also ask to join my private "discover doTERRA Facebook group. No obligation -- just a place for you to learn more and ask questions. *** Do you want to know what the BEST and SMARTEST way is to start with essential oils? Here it is ... with me and my awesome team! We will give you tools to get started, plus on-going support through classes, *private* on-line support groups, team-only emails and more. A trusted, guiding hand is so important when you're just getting started learning how to take control of your health. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, it really doesn't matter where you live -- our help is right at hand! You'll become an essential oil expert with our assistance. And please, please remember -- One of the most vital things you must know about essential oils is not all essential oils are created equally. Many - if not most - brands should not be ingested as they are not tested for purity. In fact, most of them are worthless to your health and often synthetic. Hey, y'all -- Please show my blog a little love and share the health by liking and sharing using the buttons below! I really appreciate it!!  my finished sugar scrub -- simple and effective!
Sugar scrubs should be everyone's BFF during the winter!
When you take off your favorite black leggings or sweater do you find those white flecks all over the inside of your clothing? Exfoliating and moisturizing are both keys to taking care of those dead skin cells while conditioning and treating your skin ... and both can be accomplished in one easy step with a great sugar scrub. And what a great DIY gift! A local shop here in my town sells their scrubs for $16.95 for a 4 oz. jar. I can make a, 8 oz jar for, well, I don't know because I hate math ... but for the cost of a jar, a little sugar, coconut oil, aloe and essential oils -- maybe a $3 at the most? And easy, too -- no double boiler and no hard-to-find ingredients. Of course the addition of therapeutic-grade essential oils provides additional support to your body. Depnding on the oils used can can provide support and comfort to muscles and joints; open and clear your airway; boost your immune system; combat seasonal threats ... amd in general awaken and invigorate your senses! I've tried at least a half-dozen sugar scrub recipes and finally just came up with my own, based on using ingredients that I know are safe, effective and gentle. I opt for sugar over salt bacuase if you have an owie, salt can hurt! Sugar exfoliates just as well, without irritation. I tried brown sugar and I didn't like the consistency or the overwhelming molasses aroma. I don't use food coloring, because that's Just. One. More. Thing. To. Buy. And it can stain. Plus, I like the pure white of my concoction. I use just plain old organic coconut oil (I've tried Olive Oil, Almond Oil, FCO, Grapeseed Oil and Vitamin E -- all in various combinations!) because it's so great for your skin -- deeply moisurizing. I add in aloe vera gel because of its healing and anti-microbial properties. And only the best essential oils (of course!). Based on the oils you add, this makes a great gift for men and women both. * Notes on types of sugar:
* Notes of types of coconut oil:
Essential oil variations:
Choices are endless! 
Sugar scrub recipe (8 oz. jar)
Add all ingredients to your mixing bowl and begin mixing. The mixture may be lumpy at first. 
If needed, get in there with your hands (wash first!) and break up the clumps of coconut oil until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. The mixture will be almost like a grainy playdough consistency. 
Spoon the mixture into an 8 oz. jar. There are tons of ways to decorate the top. I chose a simple hand-made tag made from a paper-making punch and a length of twine.
If you want to add instructions, remind your lucky gift recipents to apply in light circular motions to damp skin while in a bath or shower and to exercise caution when stepping out of the tub as it can make surfaces slippery!. Pat skin dry ... no additional lotion is required!
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