Discovering Essential Oils
Essential oils have changed my life. I first began to incorporate oils into my self-care regime during a very challenging period of my life when I was recovering from a life-threatening ruptured appendix. I was very ill and had a very difficult recovery that included several medications and post-traumatic stress disorder. I knew I was ready to make a change and eliminate synthetics and toxins and take a more natural approach to my home and my health.
I started slowly integrating oils into my daily routine. I started to diffuse essential oils in my home to purify the air and to help with mood management. I also cleaned up my medicine cabinet, started using a pure and natural multi vitamin and skin care system, and made my own cleaners and DIY products.
I fell in love with essential oils, and now I proudly share my passion and knowledge about them through my own business. I teach people about the use of essential oils and how they can incorporate them into their everyday life and self care to enhance the health of themselves, their families, and their homes.
I believe in the right to access. I believe we all should have access to the tools that are essential to live a healthy, glowing life. I believe in access to the right game plan for making your dream life your real life. I believe I have the perfect vehicle to merge all of this together.
I encourage the use of essential oils that are the purist in the world and that will help you feel empowered to use natural approaches in your health and self-care.
Why doTERRA?
The more pure the essential oil, the more powerful the results. Many essential oils available to purchase are not pure. … Because quality oils can empower individuals and families, doTERRA makes it their priority to provide you with the purest and most effective oils possible.
When you choose doTERRA, you are choosing essential oils gently and carefully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy.
Each doTERRA essential oil is also carefully and thoroughly tested using the strict CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade quality protocol. Experienced essential oil users will immediately recognize the superior quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective therapeutic-grade doTERRA essential oils.
While there is a science to the distillation of essential oils, it is also an art. Distillers not only rely on years of experience, they also employ modern technologies and techniques.
The most common method of extracting essential oils is a low-heat steam distillation process. In this process, pressurized steam is circulated through plant material. The essential oils are liberated from the plant and carried away by the steam. When the steam cools, the water and oils naturally separate and the oil is collected. To ensure the highest quality oil extract with the correct chemical composition, the temperature and pressure must be closely monitored. Too little heat or pressure and the oil will not release; too much, and the oil’s composition and potency will be affected.
How do I know which oil to use?
I always recommend starting with the Top 10 essential oils. To give you an idea of how game-changing these oils are... in a basic starter kit, you'll receive oils for all of the body's systems: immune system support, digestive support, respiratory support, neurological support, and muscle/ joint support. You'll also receive oils for skin care, sleep, and toxic-free home products guarding against environment threats.
In this video, I go over what the top 10 oils are and my favourite ways to use them:
Three Ways of Using Oils
Aromatic
The sense of smell is a tool that can elicit powerful physiologic, mental, and emotional responses. Essential oils are quickly absorbed by the smell receptors, which have a direct link to the limbic system by way of the olfactory nerve. The limbic system is part of the brain that supports a variety of functions including smell, emotions, behavior, and memory. For this reason, essential oils have an especially powerful effect via aromatic application.
Some essential oils induce uplifting or invigorating effects, while others are more calming. Diffusion is one of the simplest methods for using essential oils aromatically. Diffusers that use cold air or water are ideal. However, using essential oils aromatically does not require any special diffusing devices.
You can achieve the same health benefits by simply placing a few drops of essential oil in the palm of your hand that is then cupped around the nose as you breathe deeply.
Additional aromatic uses For Essential Oils Include:
Apply oil to a cotton ball and place in the air vents of your vehicle
Mix oils in a spray bottle with water and mist over furniture, carpet, or linens
Add oil to a batch of laundry or to dryer sheets
Use in household surface cleaners
Topical
Topical application is a very effective method for applying essential oils. Because essential oils have low molecular weights and are lipid soluble, they easily penetrate the skin. Once absorbed, they stay in the applied area for a localized benefit.
Although essential oils are readily absorbed, there are many ways to increase absorption. Using a light massage will increase the blood flow to the area of application, in turn improving distribution throughout the body. Use of a carrier oil can also increase absorption, especially in skin that is dry or flaky as it helps moisturize the skin and slow evaporation of the oil.
To decrease the likelihood of developing a skin sensitivity, especially on young or sensitive skin, it is advisable to use a carrier oil (such as Fractionated Coconut Oil) to dilute more potent oils and when trying an oil for the first time. The recommended dilution ratio is typically one drop of essential oil to three drops of carrier oil.
It’s always advisable to use several small doses throughout the day rather than a single large dose. Start with the lowest possible dose (1–2 drops). A topical dose can be repeated every 4–6 hours as needed. Because every individual is unique, the dose will vary for each individual based on size, age, and overall health status.
Beneficial Areas You Can Apply Essential Oils
Neck
Forehead and temples
Chest and abdomen
Arms, legs, bottom of feet
Other Effective Methods of Topical Application
Add a few drops of oil to a warm bath
Make a hot or cold compress by soaking a towel or cloth in water, adding essential oils, and then applying to the desired area
Add oil to a lotion or moisturizer and then apply to skin
Sensitive Areas to be Avoided:
Some facial areas, such as the skin around the eyes
Eyes and inner ears
Broken, damaged, or otherwise injured skin
Internal (Using doTERRA Oils)
Certain essential oils have a rich culinary history and can be used as dietary supplements supporting a variety of healthy conditions. When you sprinkle cinnamon on your oatmeal, sip a mug of peppermint tea, or add fresh basil leaves to your spaghetti, you are actually consuming some volatile aromatic essential oil compounds.
Essential oil contributes many health benefits as well as flavoring and aroma properties to foods. When in their concentrated form, essential oils can be used as dietary supplements for more targeted and potent health benefits. Internal use is a very safe and effective method of application because of the sophisticated physiologic processes of our bodies.
When ingested, essential oils directly enter the blood stream via the gastrointestinal tract, where they are transported throughout the rest of the body. Essential oils are lipid soluble so they are readily transported to all organs of the body, including the brain. Then, like all things we consume, essential oils are metabolized by the liver and other organs and are then excreted.
The composition of essential oils is highly complex. Each constituent possesses a unique set of biochemical properties that react with cells and organs in different ways. Although these mechanisms of action are not completely understood, the positive end results have been demonstrated. However, the body is only equipped to handle appropriate doses of essential oils.
Proper dosing according to labeling recommendations and other professional guidelines should be strictly followed to avoid toxicity.
Effective Methods of Internal Application
Use oils in recipes for cooking or baking to replace fresh or dried herbs and spices
Remember that essential oils are much more potent than dried or fresh herbs and spices, so start with a very small amount
For more potent oils, it may be better to administer them by toothpicks (dip the end of a clean toothpick into the oil and then add to the food) rather than drops
Add essential oils to water, smoothies, milk, tea, or other drinks
Take essential oils internally in a veggie capsule or add to a small amount of applesauce or yogurt
YOU DESERVE THE BEST!
Poor quality essential oils or adulterated oils are not considered therapeutic and can cause harmful side effects, or at best provide only minimal therapeutic benefit.
This is why I recommend doTERRA’s therapeutic grade of essential oils for…
Supporting and balancing hormones
Easing feelings of depression and anxiety
Supporting your children’s health and wellness
Boosting metabolism and managing hunger
Making homemade body and cleaning products
After personally using (and loving) these little bottles, here I am, sharing the value with you because I 100% believe in the power of adding these tools to your lives as part of your own self-care or healing practices.
After personally using (and loving) these little bottles, here I am, sharing the value with you because I 100% believe in the power of adding these tools to your lives as part of your own self-care or healing practices.
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