Meet my favorite buddy, Frank. Sometimes referred to as the “king of all oils,” this one is a must-have! I often get asked the question, if you had to pick ONE oil to take to a desert island — what would it be? My answer — frankincense! Frankincense is restorative for our cells, and supports… Continue reading Top Ten Oils Series: Frankincense
I believe that essential oils are crucial to a healthy lifestyle, and I have committed myself to helping others learn about their benefits, uses, and safety. I feel this passion so strongly in my heart that I must share it with others! Essential oils are a huge part of my life because I value natural,… Continue reading What a Healthy Lifestyle Means to Me
When my family gets sick, I love having natural remedies to grab instead of going straight for the medicine. These remedies have been quite effective for us in many cases! I hope that your family will enjoy them too. We use these when we need an immune boost or when germs invade our house! Ok,… Continue reading My Favorite Recipes for Ailments
I know some people are nervous about using essential oils on their kids, but don’t be! I felt the same at first, but when you are choosing quality products like doTERRA using them on your kids should not be a concern. However, there are a few things to keep in mind: Potency. Oils are powerful,… Continue reading Essential Oil Safety & Kids
Did you know that as we inhale the aromatic compounds from essential oils they travel to our emotional brain (olfactory bulb)? These compounds then trigger a series of brain chemicals that can help us manage the physical and emotional responses toward better managing our mood. Trust me, I know this well. Let me explain.… Continue reading Emotional Aromatherapy
If you’re thinking about diving in to the world of DoTerra essential oils or you’ve just purchased a starter kit of essential oils… congratulations! Your journey to health through natural resources is fun and exciting, but… a little intimidating. If you’re unfamiliar with essential oils, this journey is so new and possibly a bit overwhelming.… Continue reading Getting Started: Unpacking DoTerra Starter Kits
I love the fact that I can go to my essential oil arsenal to find relief for my family’s ailments, including my kids. There are so many times that I can avoid a trip to the doctor by finding a natural solution. As I shared in the post Why I Choose Essential Oils, natural living was… Continue reading Top Uses of Essential Oils: Kids
As you uncover the world of essential oils — what they are, their properties, why quality is important — you may be still wondering a bit more about how to use them. When I speak about how to use essential oils, I’m only speaking of DoTerra essential oils. These are the only oils I… Continue reading How to Use Essential Oils
When you’re learning about essential oils, discovering their abilities is intriguing. Sometimes, these terms are beyond the scope of our every day knowledge so I’ve spelled out the terms I use on my site frequently. I’ll update this periodically. Analgesic :: Relieving or deadening pain. Anti-allergenic :: Reduces symptoms of allergies. Anti-carcinoma :: Counters carcinomas… Continue reading Glossary of Terms
Like many new moms, I felt compelled to eliminate chemicals from my life when I found out that I was expecting my first child. Something about impending motherhood brings an enormous sense of responsibility for your surrounding environment. Safety becomes more than physical and emotional — for me, environmental safety was equally as important. When… Continue reading Why I Choose Essential Oils
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