Roller bottle blend Recipes

You asked for it and now you've got it! Check out these great blends for many common wellness concerns. Look for upcoming classes where I will be giving away these roller bottles blends!  

Want to learn more about how Essential Oils can benefit you and your family?

It's time for a class!  Come one, come all!  Let's learn together how to care for ourselves and our families with natural solutions.  Spread the word.  There will be samples, prizes and special promotions for any who are interested, but we promise that there is no pressure so please feel welcome to come and check out what these essential oils can do for you.

Introducing Arbor Vitae~a new favorite!

Introducing Arbor Vitae~a new favorite!

Known as the “tree of life,” Arborvitae is majestic in size and abundant in therapeutic benefits. Arborvitae essential oil has a high content of tropolones, a group of chemical compounds that protect against environmental and seasonal threats, have powerful purifying properties, and promote healthy cell function. Hinokitiol, one of the tropolones in Arborvitae, protects the body from harmful elements while supporting normal cell activity. This compound also contributes to Arborvitae’s natural insect repellent properties. Thujic acid, another tropolone found in Arborvitae, has been studied for its ability to protect against common threats in the environment. Native to Canada, all parts of the Arborvitae tree were used extensively by Native Americans for health benefits and for building vessels, totem poles, baskets, and clothing. Because of its natural preserving properties, Arborvitae prevents wood from rotting, which makes it popular in woodcraft and for preserving natural wood surfaces.

Extraction Method:  
Steam distillation

Aromatic Description:
Woody, warm, earthy

Main Chemical Components:
Methyl thujate, hinokitiol, thujic acid

Primary Benefits:

•     Protects against environmental and seasonal threats
•     Promotes healthy cell function
•     Powerful cleansing and purifying agent
•     Natural insect repellent and wood preservative

Uses:

Apply 1–2 drops to areas of concern on the skin.

Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and spray on surfaces or hands to protect against environmental threats.

Apply to pulse points to promote healthy cell function.

Diffuse to purify the air and to repel insects inside the home.

Mix 4 drops of Arborvitae essential oil and 2 drops of Lemon essential oil for a natural wood preservative and polish.

"What's the Big Deal about DEEP BLUE?"

I know cross-fit junkies, dedicated dancers and overwhelmed moms who swear by the benefits of DEEP BLUE!  You've probably heard it too! "I can't live without my Deep Blue" they say!  So what the big deal! Well, as with all of doTERRA's essential oils they oils in the Deep Blue blend are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade which means it is only the best, most effective, natural ingredients that go into it.  I can tell you all about it, but really you need to just TRY some.  Message me for a free sample and you decide for yourself!  

From doterrablog.com...

dōTERRA Deep Blue is a soothing solution for sore muscles and joints. Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, Helichrysum, and Osmanthus work together to soothe and relax muscles and ease achy joints. Its effects are deep and penetrating with sustained results. Once gently rubbed into the area of discomfort, Deep Blue’s cool therapeutic benefit will be felt almost immediately. Deep Blue provides instant relief for the occasional discomfort of tired, sore, and worn-down muscles and joints.

Aromatic Description:
Minty, camphoraceous

Primary Benefits:
Soothes sore muscles and achy joints
Supports healthy circulation

Uses:

• Rub on muscles before and after exercise to reduce discomfort.

• After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on the shoulders and neck to recover and ease muscle tension.

• Massage Deep Blue with a few drops of carrier oil onto the growing kids’ legs before bedtime to help with occasional aches associated with growth spurts.

• Rub Deep Blue on lower back muscles after a day of heavy lifting at work or during a move.

- See more at: http://doterrablog.com/eo-spotlight-deep-blue-soothing-blend/#sthash.4YmWkxwP.dpuf

Seriously? Amazing!

I already loved what Balance does for my mood but this just sealed the deal for me!  

Why dōTERRA?

So what is an educated woman like me doing with essential oils?  Well, I'm glad you asked?  :-)

Deep Blue Promotion!!!

We were hoping this promotion would be offered again this year ... And dōTERRA did not disappoint! Be sure to order 200PV in a single order this month to get this FANTASTIC promotion! Spread the word to your teams, friends and family! To order contact me or join team by signing up (side bar at the right) to get great discounts and rewards! 

Attend the Healthy Mind Symposium, March 1, 2014

Healthy Mind Symposium

WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 2014, 10:00AM to 5:00PM (MST)

WHERE: Sandy Convention Center, Sandy, Utah

Many people are suffering in silent ways. Depression, anxiety, addictions and other conditions that affect the mind have taken their toll on many of us as individuals and have left a sad mark on society. If you or someone you know suffers from Depression (including Post-partum Depression), Autism, ADD/ADHD, Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, Addictions or Bipolar, then the HEALTHY MIND SYMPOSIUM is exactly the thing for you AND your loved ones.

Making meaningful change in health and health care requires strong leadership from people outside of the usual "spheres of influence." When individuals and communities take ownership and become advocates for health, they can make a powerful difference. That is exactly what the HEALTHY MIND SYMPOSIUM is about. Join us as we show you how you can powerfully improve your well-being in a natural way. This symposium will change you in ways you never thought possible.

You may attend any or all of the sessions below.

SCHEDULE

10:00-12:00 – Autism, ADD/ADHD

12:30-2:30 – Depression & Post-partum Depression / Anxiety & PTSD 

3:00-5:00 – Addictions / Bi-polar Disorder

REGISTER:

Registration available online.

AromaTouch class recap

This week we had a great time learning from the fantastic Ruth Harris, LMT.  Thanks Ruth for demonstrating AromaTouch Technique to us in your super massage suite. All who attended learned so much about the many levels of benefits that can be gained through AromaTouch using doTERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils. Here is the handout and a link to more information that we followed while the "massage model" received the relaxing AromaTouch treatment.

Stay tuned for more classes on the physical and emotional benefits of doTERRA essential oils.

Introduction to AromaTouch Technique

With the changing healthcare debate in this country, I believe it is time for us to take more responsibility of our own health. Our team's goal is to promote preventative practices to minimize disease and offer support to those who wish to make the necessary changes to better their health. 

The AromaTouch Technique was developed with this mission in mind.  The uses of essential oils are vast and represent a well-documented model for improving overall health, for both the novice user and the educated expert. 

Widespread acceptance of essential oils, both within and without the scientific community, has led many to choose this more natural approach to healing and prevention. dōTERRA® Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils have been recognized as the most therapeutic oils in the world and play a leading role in positive health choices.

Systemic Constants

The technique was created to combat four systemic constants: stress, toxic insult, inflammation, and autonomic imbalance.

Most individuals encounter factors in daily life, from both their internal and external environment, that have negative effects on their overall health and well-being. These negative disturbances cause an imbalance in homeostasis, the natural balance of body systems and health. Homeostasis is the natural state of Such challenges, even when they do not directly result in disease, cause our bodies to function at a sub-optimal level. The AromaTouch™ Technique works to restore homeostasis, and minimize the impact of these factors. Four systemic constants that most often impair homeostasis are:

Stress
Emotional distress, career choices, family discord, financial worries, lack of rest, etc. all elevate stress levels in the body. Elevated stress levels, maintained over time, have been shown in clinical studies to cause negative consequences to health. Studies have revealed that over time high stress levels can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease, depression, insomnia, and ulcers.
Stress also negatively impacts the immune system, leaving it increasingly vulnerable to pathogens. Stress causes the body to increase its production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in charge of vital nervous system functions. Elevated serotonin levels are harmful to the body’s immunity. While serotonin works to monitor emotional and nerve health at normal levels, at elevated levels it can destroy white blood cells, resulting in a weakened immune system. Stress also causes increased levels of cortisol and epinephrine in body, further weakening immune response.
While many essential oils have been proven to counteract the negative effects of stress, both the essential oil blend Balance and the essential oil Lavender have specific calming effects on body systems.

Toxic Insult
Immunity depends on the ability of the body to produce effective white blood cells, complementary proteins, and other cell and body barriers. The immune system comprises a large network of organs and varied cell types, carrying out a range of interrelated functions. Its interconnectedness leaves it very vulnerable to toxins. The normal functioning of the immune system can be easily hampered by a number of factors: environmental, dietary, medical interventions, etc. Exposure to a wide array of toxic insults including disease-causing pathogens, hormone or pesticide contaminated food products, increasing levels of free-radical pollution, and overexposure to radiation all contribute to the weakening of the immune system.

Inflammation
The inflammatory response occurs when body tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause. The increased consumption of foods with pro-inflammatory components (foods high in polyunsaturated vegetable oils and trans-fats) together with high carbohydrate and low protein consumption contribute to increased inflammation in body tissues. Stress with its accompanying imbalance of cortisol, can also contribute to chronic uncontrolled inflammation and various immunological dysfunctions. Studies increasingly show a direct link between chronic illness, inflammation, and fatal disease. Inflammation is also harmful to the body’s autonomic balance because of its pain inducing effects.

Autonomic Imbalance
The opposite of homeostasis, an imbalance of the autonomic nervous system (also known as the ANS, or visceral nervous system) can negatively impact health in a number of ways. Recent research has shown a direct link between autonomic imbalance and hypertension (high blood pressure). There is also evidence that autonomic imbalance can lead to cardiovascular morbidity and even mortality. Autonomic imbalances can result from a number of sources, the major ones are mentioned above: stress, decreased immunity, and inflammation. Restoring homeostasis, or autonomic balance, can reduce the physiological impact of stressors on the body.

Come learn more at an AromaTouch introduction class on Wednesday, February 12, 2014.  Contact me for details.

The Essential Oil Flu Bomb

Flu Shot or Not?

Let me begin by firmly stating that I believe traditional Western medicine absolutely has it's place, after all I am a logically-minded lawyer. :-) Yes, I sure was glad for modern medicine when my appendix was about to rupture a few years ago but I also strongly believe that there are things each of us can do to get well and stay well -- things that God, Mother Nature, the Earth, whatever your preferred deity is, have provided for us.  Below is one of the most popular posts on MiracleOils blog... Enjoy!

The essential oil flu bomb -- it really, really works!! A more natural alternative to the flu shot:

3 drops Oregano

5 drops On Guard

5 drops Melaleuca

5 drops Lemon

If you feel like you are starting to come down with a cold or a flu, put these oils in an empty gel capsule and take internally. Repeat every 3-4 hours until you feel better again.

My husband and I have been using this recipe, and found that it stopped our flu / cold in its tracks. My mother-in-law swears that it helped with her nasty flu as well.

Flu bomb recipe 2:

My friend and colleague, Jaime, has used the following combination with great success. Combine the following ingredients in a capsule. Take every 4 hours (except while sleeping).

3 drops peppermint

2 drops oregano

2 drops frankincense

2 drops On Guard

Right before bed, she added 2 drops of lime to the mixture because lime is good for suppressing a cough.
This combination worked effectively, and she experienced an instant uplift after taking the capsules, likely due to the peppermint.

More recipes:

If you want more doTERRA cold and flu recipes, click here,  here and here.

More ideas to assist with a bad cough and congestion, click here.

Especially For Young Children:

Dilute 1-2 drops of thyme or lemon in 2 tablespoons of carrier oil (e.g., olive oil, fractionated coconut oil) and massage a little on their neck and chest; and

Put oregano, melaleuca and OnGuard oils on their feet (1 drop of each and apply every 2-3 hours).

You can also can add 2 to 3 drops of On Guard and 2 drops Lemon essential oil to a teaspoon of honey for cold or cough relief medicine for older children.

We've been putting 1 drop of On Guard and 1 drop of Melaleuca (in addition to some other oils, like Breathe, Frankincense and Balance) on my six year old son's feet twice a day as a preventative measure since his body's immune system needs extra support.

Some other great ideas for flu bombs for children here. 

You can purchase all of the above oils as part of doTERRA's Family Physician Kit or purchase each oil separately. Price list is here. Information about ordering is on the sidebar.

Emotional Healing with doTERRA Essential Oils

I'm thrilled to share information from a fantastic post on miracleoils.ca as well as the link to an insightful presentation by Daniel McDonald about emotional and spiritual healing with doTERRA essential oils (link to video here).

Daniel McDonald is the author of the book, Emotional Healing with Essential Oils (link to purchase here), which I highly recommend.  He teaches about how essential oils not only heal on a physical level, but they also have the ability to heal on emotional and spiritual levels as well.  Essential oils vibrate at a higher energy than the human body and help to increase one's vibrational level.  

Healing the whole Self: body, mind and remembering our connection with Spirit is consistent with many people's personal spiritual views and I'm grateful to be able to share what essential oils can do to help with this process.

According to Daniel McDonald, there are 5 stages of healing which take place in just about every circumstance:

1. Physical healing

2. Healing the heart

3. Releasing limiting beliefs

4. Increase spiritual awareness and connection

5. Inspire the fulfillment of our life's purpose

As we use essential oils to heal our physical bodies and ailments, an emotional and  spiritual healing can occur as well. Our bodies are being allowed to completely heal from the inside out, which differs from the medical healing that only addresses symptoms and doesn't always cure the source of our physical ailments.

Some examples of how essential oils can help with emotional healing that is covered in the presentation include:

Bergamot 

- helps with self-worth.

Cypress

- supports individuals who are stuck or stagnant in life.

- can result in an emotional catharsis

- helps emotions to flow again.

- helps to release the throat chakra and give voice to expression of their emotions

- good to journal to support the flow of emotions

- put  it on the bottoms of feet

- inhale cypress oil 4-5 times a day

- placeon the kidneys (which is responsible for the flow of water in the body), water symbolizing emotions and helping our emotions to flow again

Geranium

-  "emotional healer"

- has powerful resonance with the heart

- good for infants and children

- good for preparing a mother for childbrith

- good for individuals whose heart has been injured

- good for inner child work / regression work

- place on the heart

Grapefruit

- supports the body

- helps to reduce food cravings

- helps us to listen to the subtle messages of our body and to honour our body

Immortelle

- has the highest vibrational oils on the planet in one blend

Lavender

- calms fears and helps one to open the throat chakra

- provides courage and strength

- helps us to speak our truth

- place on the throat

Lemon

- helps to support the left brain (i.e., the analytical brain).

- place it on the right side of the body.

Lemongrass

- good for individuals who are angry

- place over liver (the centre for anger)

Lime

- supports the heart; cleanses issues with the heart; helps with grief.

- place it on the heart centre.

Myrrh

- connection with the earth and our birth mother.

- good oil to place on infants feet soon after they are born.

Marjoram

- good for individuals who are aloof and closed off in the heart centre and from lfie

- helps individuals to connect more deeply with life.

Terrashield

- helps to ward off pests (not just insect pests), but also individuals who are "pests"

- it's a protective blend and would be good for sensitive / empathetic children who find it difficult to be in public places because they absorb everything around them (On Guard is another protective blend that would be good for this purpose).

Wild Orange 

- "oil of abundance" - supports the right brain (i.e., the creative brain); activates creativity.

- place it on the left side of the body.

Clove – “The Oil of Boundaries” 

“Clove is especially helpful in breaking free of patterns of abuse by restoring the victim’s sense of self and helping them regain the strength to stand up for their needs.  Clove insists that we live true to ourselves and the Divine by establishing clear boundaries.”

Cilantro — “The Oil of Loyalty & Release”

Similar to Coriander essential oil, Cilantro oil invites us to live true to ourselves. Cilantro has powerful emotional-cleansing properties, which assist us in the process of “releasing.” It also assists us in shedding whatever is not in harmony with the True Self. By releasing what is incongruent, Cilantro encourages us to listen and follow our inner guidance.

OnGuard Blend –  “The Oil of Protection”

OnGuard protects us from harmful energies and influences. This blends protective qualities extend beyond the physical level by aiding us in warding off unhealthy connections such as: co-dependency, parasitic relationships, or negative “group thought.”

Thyme – “The Oil of Releasing & Forgiving”

Thyme empties the heart of negativity by cleansing feelings of anger and resentment. It increases our tolerance and patience for others. Thyme restores the wounded heart to its natural state of love and forgiveness.

Zendocrine Blend – “The Oil of Transition”

Zendocrine assists us in letting go of patterns or issues that no longer serve us. It is incredibly helpful when we want to make a serious change in lifestyle or break a bad habit.

Here's even more information about doTERRA essential oils and emotional release from the doTERRA Google Group forum:

CITRUS BLISS - grief, loss -  rub around navel and inhale with alternate nostril breathing

SERENITY - calming, release, anxiety, nervous tension - apply to solar plexus (above navel area 2 - 3 inches)

ELEVATION - after Serenity for anxiety same location, bringing in white light and unconditional love to help replace the removed emotion, bring a joyous state of being, inhale

WHITE FIR - helps to ground and allow the client to release issues, apply where intuitively directed sometimes the wrists, chest or feet

BALANCE - apply at beginning of session to balance energy field; apply this to the jaws, helps to allow them to release

PURIFY - helps protect against misqualified energies sent towards you, psychic attack, negative vibes, etc... Apply this to C-6/C-7 and the sacrum - entry points for misqualified energies, use in diffuser at home to move negative energies out of home, office, etc....

CYPRESS - helps release misqualified energies, apply to chest, back or inhale, biblically used to protect from negative energies

FRANKINCENSE - sedative quality allowing client to relax and release, helps to let go of painful memories, elevates meditation allowing divine connection, apply to pineal gland - center of forehead

YLANG YLANG - helps heal heart/relationship emotions, apply to heart center

BERGAMOT - helps release grief, anger, diffuse or apply on heart center

SANDALWOOD - elevates meditation allowing divine connections

I hope you found this as intriguing as I did when I first began studying this area of healing.  Please contact me if you'd like to learn more about using essential oils. I'd love to help you in your own personal journey.

Welcome to 2014!

Welcome to 2014!

The FREE oil this month if you spend 125pv is Wild Orange is a great for: anxiety, sluggish digestion, fear, heart palpitations, insomnia, menopause, nervousness, uplifting, withdrawal, bronchitis, colds, colic, flu, mouth ulcers, lowers high cholesterol, and more! Also get a FREE Frankincense 15ml ($69.75 wholesale value!) through the 15th with a 200pv order. So worth it! 

Plus get 10% off of Reveal Skin Care System! I love using it! 

Also I will be doing lots of great classes in Jan & Feb! So keep watching!

Happy New Year!

Excerpt from Cherie Burton's website "Stand.Speak.Shine." 

Cherie writes... 

"This time of year, our souls beg to be examined, nurtured and validated.  In essence, fed.  

In 2006, I crafted my first version of Permission to Shine (which at that time was subtitled, “The Art of Being Beautiful”) with a burning in my heart to give good women the go-ahead to beautify and nurture their souls and their bodies.  In that nurturance, they ignite their true essence and inspire everyone around them.  Most importantly, their families.

Permission to Shine has gone through a few revisions, culminating in this latest version – 10 Keys to Becoming Who You Were Born to Be.  I have thrown my heart into its production and feel complete with what it offers.  I believe it is soul food, but further – inspires a divine call to action.  My aim was create a message that, by listening, would compel a woman to take steps NOW to become who she really wants to be.  And change her corner of the world.

It’s about beauty.  It’s about confidence.  It’s about spirituality and purpose and shine factor.  The real kind."  

LEARN MORE HERE.