Essential Oils a Gift of the Earth

Essential oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled from plants. They can be beautifully and powerfully fragrant. If you have ever enjoyed the aroma of a freshly sliced orange, or walked past a field of Lavender, you have experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils.

Essential oils do more than just smell good though, they have been used throughout history for their natural healing properties.  In today’s society, with trends towards a more holistic approach to wellness, there seems to be a revival and new discovery of the benefits of essential oils and their many different health applications.

So, how do you use essential oils?  Basically, there are three common ways to enjoy the benefits and therapeutic quality of essential oils.

Aromatically – The simple act of inhaling an essential oil can bring immediate results.  Diffusing essentials oils into the air can also get rid of unwanted      odors and purify the air of some airborne pathogens.

Topically - Essential oils are easily absorbed into the body through the skin, and can safely be applied topically.  There are some oils that are warmer than others though, and should be mixed           with a carrier oil to avoid irritation to the skin. With essential oils, less is always more, you only need a few drops to achieve the desired results.

Internally – Essential oils can be used as dietary supplements to support a variety of health issues, and can also be used in some of your favorite recipes. There are many essential oils that have been determined to be generally regarded as safe (GRAS) and can be taken internally, but there are also some that should never be ingested.  Never ingest an essential oil that does not have a supplement fact sheet on the label.

When considering the quality of essential oil, you always want to make sure you get an oil that is guaranteed to be 100% pure and natural and free of synthetic compounds or contaminates. With that being said, even though the label may say 100% pure, it is not always the case.  Do your homework, and really look into the company that is marketing the essential oil.  What kind of independent testing do they do to make sure their oils are pure?  Where do they source their oils? Also keep in mind that a higher quality therapeutic grade oil is going to cost a bit more than a perfume quality oil.

The following are a few basic oils that can safely be used to take care of your everyday health and wellness needs:

Lavender – for all things calming. Diffuse or apply topically to calm anxiety and soothe emotions. It can also be applied topically to soothe irritated skin and lips. It can be especially helpful for calming reactions to bee stings or bug bites.

Peppermint – to cool and invigorate. Use with Lemon in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse. Inhale deeply to invigorate lungs and increase alertness, or calm an upset stomach. Add to water in a spray bottle and mist body when overheated. Apply          to neck and forehead with Lavender to calm a headache.

Oregano – natural immune support. Take several drops in an empty gelatin capsule for periodic immune support. Dilute and apply to bottom of feet of kids and adults as a natural defense. Use internally as part of a monthly cleansing regimen for GI health.

Lemon – to clean and freshen. Add a drop to honey to soothe a dry or sore throat. Diffuse in a room to neutralize odors and elevate mood. Use to clean kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances. Lemon can also be taken internally with water as an antioxidant and detoxifier.

Melaleuca – first aid for the skin. Apply to skin blemishes and rashes as part of a daily cleansing program. Use with shampoo or conditioner for healthy scalp and hair. Apply to feet and toenails after showering, swimming, or working out.

Frankincense – exclusive oil from Oman. Use to clean and dress minor cuts and sores. Use with a carrier oil for beautiful, radiant skin. Apply to bottom of the feet or use internally to support immune function. Use with Lavender and Peppermint to calm stress and headaches.

doTERRA’s Family Physician Kit is the perfect way to take care of all your health needs.  It comes with each of the 6 single oils listed above, and also includes 4 essential oil blends.

Breathe – for anything respiratory

OnGuard – a protective blend to help boost the immune system

Deep Blue - a soothing blend to alleviate pain and reduce soreness

DigestZen – to improve, balance, and soothe the digestive system.

For more information about doTERRA essential oils and the Family Physician Kit, visit www.OilEssentials.org

Most importantly, remember that essential oils truly are a Gift of the Earth.  They can be of great benefit as a harmless, gentle, and effective method of  natural healing. Experiment around with them and learn how you can improve your health physically, emotionally, and spiritually with pure therapeutic quality essential oils.

Middle Age

So,  I believe I am now officially middle aged, and now I think I understand why they call it "middle age".  It's not because you are in the middle of your life, it's because your life is now all about how to get rid of your middle.  So very depressing.

Lucky for me there is a cable channel called Fit TV.  I record a few of the programs and then exercise at my leisure (except I think my leisure is what got me into this problem in the first place)  Here are a few of my favorites.

Namaste Yoga - a very gentle and dynamic style of "Hatha Vinyasa" Yoga.  Each episode is a different unique flow sequence.  I love it because it's a good workout, but it is also very grounding.  When I just want something non- cardio, this is my first choice.

Total Body Sculpt with Gilad & Bodies in Motion with Gilad - Bodies In Motion is great for beginners.  It is "old time" aerobics (filmed back in the 80's) but it's a nice gentle workout.  Body Sculpt is a little updated and a great toning workout using weights.  My kids always make fun of me when I'm "working out with Gilad"!

Core Fusion - this is an intense workout for your core muscles.  A lot of the moves are done holding on to a chair with small isometric movements.  I like that they stretch in between each series of exercises.  You will most definitely feel this one the next day.

However, I have to admit, my most fun and intense workouts can not be found on Fit TV, they are on CD's.  Yes, I have discovered ZUMBA, and I absolutely love it! It's a great workout, but because you are dancing, it doesn't even seem like a workout, it's just fun!  I highly recommend it.  You can also go to live Zumba classes at many gyms and dance studios in your area.  I'm not quite brave enough to do that yet.  It's one thing to dance around my family room shaking body parts that really should not be shook at my age, but it's quite another to do it in public.

So, if you are middle aged, or just worried about your middle, just get up off the couch and get moving.  Start slow and work your way up to something a little more intense.  It'll be good for you.

New Website

I am so excited to announce the launch of my brand new website for essential oils!

It's called Oil Essentials and you can check it out here
http://www.oilessentials.org/

Essential Oil Training Seminar

ROBERT TISSERAND


I'm so excited to announce a two day essential oil training seminar with Robert Tisserand, an internationally renowned and respected leader in the aromatherapy and massage industries. He will discuss the safety of essential oils and their many uses. This workshop is a MUST for professionals practicing in  natural healing, essential oils education, Spa technicians and other medical fields.

WHEN:
August 27-28, 2010 8:00 am- 5:30 pm


WHERE:
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
7700 East McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

COSTS:
Pre -registration: June 21, 2010 - August 6, 2010 $295.00
Registration after August 6, 2010 and at the door  $325.00

Go HERE to register or call (480) 381-2638

Hormones and Essential Oils Part 2

Rebroadcast from Dr. David Hill Webinar 3/31/2010

Hormones & Essential Oils Part I

Rebroadcast from Dr. David Hill webinar 2/23/2010

And the Winner Is .. . . . . . . . .

First off, can I just say how much I enjoyed this, because I really did! It was so fun to read all of your comments and visit your blogs and profiles and get to know you a little bit. I feel like I have a whole new group of friends, so thanks for taking the time to "stop by" and leave a comment. And thanks again to Mary for the awesome review at MyNew30.

I had my grandaughter help me pull a name out of the basket.So. . . . . . . congratulations to Elaine!!! Please e-mail me with your address so that I can get your oils in the mail to you.

Thanks to all of you who entered the drawing. The good news is, you can still get doTERRA's intro kit, just  go here and then "go shopping"! There are three different ways to purchase products from doTERRA: retail, preferred customer, or wholesale. Feel free to contact me for more information. And definitely contact me if you are interested in setting up a wholesale membership, because for a limited time, I am able to rebate your membership fee with certain qualifications.

If you are interested in learning more about doTERRA, we have weekly webinars on wednesday evenings. This Wednesday's webinar will be hosted by Emily Wright, Vice President of leadership and one of our owners and founders. You'll love her, she's amazing!! You can register for the webinar here. If you can't make it to the webinar, you can watch a recorded one by going here.

You also might be interested in the webinar on March 31st with Dr. David Hill. He will be presenting the second part of a three part series on Essential Oils and Hormones. You can watch a recording of the first one by going here.  You can register for part two here.

So, thanks again for playing. It was so much fun, I think I will do another one soon, so stay tuned!  I hope you take the opportunity to try doTERRA's Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils. I know you will love them as much as I do!  If you haven't already, be sure to visit my "official" oil essentials blog.
Feel free to E-mail me, or call me if you want to talk oils.


Joni
wellnessessentials09@gmail.com
(480) 209-9639