One of my favorite doTERRA essential oils is Frankincense, because it has such a unique aroma and so many practical uses. I always keep Frankincense oil close at hand, because I find myself using it nearly every day. Not only does Frankincense oil have a rich scent, but Frankincense has many benefits for the skin, can promote a relaxing environment in the home, is often used for massage, and more. Once you start using Frankincense in your daily routine, it will likely become one of your favorite oils too. Check out the doTERRA product blog to learn more about how you can use Frankincense oil in your daily life.
Clove Essential Oil
Have you tried dōTERRA Clove oil yet? If not, you are missing out! This unique oil has a variety of uses including cleaning the gums and teeth, providing a warming massage, adding flavor to desserts and other dishes—the list goes on and on. The warm, spicy scent of Clove makes it very powerful and invigorating, and a good addition to a diffuser blend, especially in the fall and winter seasons. Whether you are looking for an essential oil that can provide a soothing massage, improve your oral hygiene, spice up your meals, or provide internal benefits*, Clove oil is a must-have for your essential oil collection. Learn more about Clove oil by visiting the Clove product information page:https://doterra.com/US/en/p/clove-oil
DIY Hair Care
’m not one to wear perfumes, but I have been pleasantly surprised with how wonderful these hair products have smelled. Maybe I’m just allowing it because of the results I have seen, who knows? My favorite two recipes are the Dry Shampoo and the Beach Wave Salt Spray. I used to buy dry shampoo from the store and my husband would run away every time I used it because of the smell I guess? Thankfully, my get-ready time is not so scary anymore with dōTERRA’s recipe. It works just as well as the store brand and it smells a whole lot better! The Beach Wave Salt Spray it gave my hair’s naturally lame waves more body and makes me feel like I just came from the beach, which is hard to do living in Provo, Utah. I highly suggest you give some of them a try if you haven’t already!
The best part about this post is that dōTERRA has provided all of their recipes on one page for your convenience. Here is an idea as to how to introduce this on your blog even if you haven’t used any of the products:
If you are reading this, my guess is you are interested in going more natural in your way of living. Why not start with your hair products? dōTERRA has created ten different recipes to help your hair and scalp be a little more toxin-free. Which recipe do you think you will use? https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-roundup-essential-oils-for-hair
DIY Razor Relief
Helichrysum Oil
Known as one of the best essential oils for skin, Helichrysum oil holds rejuvenating benefits that can help to promote a healthy-looking complexion. With chemical components that can help improve the appearance of skin, Helichrysum oil is a smart addition to any skin care regimen. One of the greatest benefits of Helichrysum oil is that it provides a safe, natural way to improve your skin. So many commercial cleansers and moisturizers on the market contain harmful toxins, but using a pure essential oil like Helichrysum to improve the skin allows you to keep your skin clean and protected.
If you want some ideas that will help you to utilize the skin-perfecting benefits of Helichrysum oil, check out this essential oil spotlight on the doTERRA product blog: https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-helichrysum-oil
Where Does Your Story Begin?
Everyone has a different story of how they got started in dōTERRA. One of my favorite parts about dōTERRA is how authentic our community is. So many of our leaders did not start building in dōTERRA to become rich. They simply shared their story and their genuine desire to help others find their own success. In doing that, their team grew organically into the business they have today. This is Brad and Dawna Toewse’s story of how dōTERRA changed their lives and how they strive to help dōTERRA change the lives of those around them. Enjoy!https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/inspiration-these-health-conscious-parents-feel-at-home-with-doterra
Calm in a Bottle
Lavender oil is one of the most popular doTERRA essential oils because of its light, powdery aroma, and its myriad of uses for everyday life. Taken from the highly aromatic lavender flower, lavender oil has been used for centuries for its distinct aroma and powerful benefits. Whether you need to soothe the occasional skin irritation, ease feelings of tension, or promote restful sleep, lavender oil has many practical uses.*
As a naturally soothing and calming essential oil, you will find that lavender is a helpful oil to keep on hand. Want to learn how to use lavender oil? Take a look at the lavender essential oil spotlight to see the uses and benefits of lavender oil, where to buy lavender oil, and some fun lavender oil DIYs: https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-lavender-oil
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Dr. Hill, Chief Medical Officer
We are so lucky to have Dr. Hill as one of our executives! Essential oils became much less confusing and more useable as soon as I learned more about their chemistry. I really enjoyed reading this article because, in my own experience, I knew the essential oils were working for me, but I wasn’t sure why or how. I am the sort of person that needs to know the ‘why’. Learning more about the chemistry can seem daunting which is why I love how Dr. Hill breaks it down for us. He gives an easy to understand explanation of the science behind how and why these drops can do so much for our wellness. What other resources have you found that help you understand the ‘why’ behind your favorite oils? https://doterra.com/US/en/brochures-magazines-doterra-living-fall-2015-ask-dr-hill”
Connect to Dr. Hill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr-David-K-Hill-DC-109496256286/
Melaleuca (Tea Tree) in Your Tool Kit
Melaleuca, also known as Tea Tree oil, is one of my favorite doTERRA essential oils because it is versatile and has range of applications. What I love most about Melaleuca is its benefits for the skin and hair. I often put a drop or two of Melaleuca into my moisturizer, or even directly on my face after washing to reap the benefits of this purifying, toning essential oil. I also like to place a few drops of Melaleuca in my shampoo, or give myself a scalp massage with Melaleuca and Fractionated Coconut Oil.
To learn more about Melaleuca oil, how to use it, where it comes from, the chemistry of the oil, and more, check out this article on the doTERRA product blog: Tea Tree Oil Uses and Benefits: Essential Oil Spotlight.
Diffusing for Hygge
Diffusing this oil helps create a peaceful atmosphere and a restful sleeping environment. One of Chelsey’s favorite diffuser blends uses 4 drops of Wild Orange, 3 drops of Serenity, and 1 drop of Peppermint. Try it and tell us what you think! Here is one way you can introduce this oil on your own website:
The newly updated dōTERRA Serenity combines essential oils renowned for their ability to lessen feelings of tension and calm emotions, and support a restful sleep when used aromatically. The blend creates a relaxing environment with its grounding aroma that calms the mind and soothes the senses. It is especially calming when used in a warm bath with Epsom salts to create a relaxing, renewing experience. dōTERRA Serenity can be used in conjunction with dōTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Softgels to promote a restful night’s sleep. To learn more, check out dōTERRA’s spotlight on the uses of Serenity Blend: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-doterra-serenity-restful-blend.
Operation Underground Railroad
This week we are excited to talk about another of the Healing Hand Foundation’s Humanitarian Partnerships, Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R Rescue). O.U.R Rescue was created to rescue children from sex trafficking. It was founded by Tim Ballard in December of 2013. Since that time, O.U.R has rescued 670 victims and assisted in the arrests of more than 280 traffickers. In 2016 alone, they have 200 rescues and 130 arrests. dōTERRA is proud to be in partnership with this organization and created the Hope oil blend to help contribute to this cause. Each time you purchase dōTERRA Hope Touch, the full price of the bottle is donated to the Healing Hand Foundation which supports O.U.R. Rescue. Here is one way you could introduce this incredible organization on your own blog:
dōTERRA’s Healing Hands Foundation has already made such a huge impact in so many lives around the world. The most recent partnership of the Foundation is an organization that was founded to rescue children from slavery and from sex trafficking. The founder of O.U.R rescue, Tim Ballard, had a touching experience while on a rescue mission in Haiti. You can read his story here.
I would also highly recommend you watch this video about how your donations to the Healing Hands Foundation has impacted this amazing cause. I hope you enjoy!
If you would like to know more about Operation Underground Railroad to see how your donations are helping children around the world, check out our page about it: https://doterra.com/US/en/humanitarian-our-rescue.
Days for Girls, part 2
In my last post, we introduced Wellness Advocate’s participation in the Days for Girls program. This week, we interviewed Nicole Larson about her experience working with the program. While the stories of the two women were similar, I really enjoyed reading the differences in their responses. Here’s how the interview went:
Q: What impact have you seen Days for Girls have on the locations you’ve been able to visited?
A: I have been able to go to Ghana and Guatemala to hand out kits and educate the girls and women there. Many of the girls normally use newspaper and dirty cloth because otherproducts were too expensive for them to use. Most of the women who received a kit were blown away that they could walk and go to school during their menstruation.
Q: Do you have any stories that were particularly touching to you?
A: The biggest thing was that we had the opportunity to empower the women and girls. I could see their eyes light up when we told them that they were important and that they were not just there to be used and abused, but to be loved. It was also great to watch them open their kits. They would get really excited when they found out they were given a pair of underwear. Their excitement really reminded me to appreciate the little things in life that we are so fortunate to have.
Q: What aspects of Days for Girls have you been a part of.
A: I have been lucky to be a part of every aspect of this program. I have been able to hand out kits, make the kits, and teach classes to the women and girls. In the classes, we teach about how their bodies work, personal hygiene, personal care, how to keep the kits clean, and how to use all the components of the kit. I think it is so important to educate these girls and give them what they need to be able to properly care for themselves.
Q: Do you have any other thoughts you’d like to share?
A: I think people don’t realize what an impact they can have. Helping make the kits can make all the difference for the girls we go and visit. This program is trying to reach every girl and that requires a lot of help from a lot of people. Even if only one extra girl is helped, that can have a huge impact on her, the community she lives, and even the generations that follow her.
Days for Girls works through volunteer efforts only. If you are interested in helping make, assemble, or distribute kits please visit: https://doterra.com/US/en/humanitarian-additional-projects-days-for-girls-hygiene.
Days for Girls
Chelsey from doTERRA had the opportunity to interview some leaders who have taken part in the Healing Hands organization of Days for Girls. This post will be part one of a two part series talking about the Days for Girls program. I am sure you have heard of this program and the many benefits and ways it is blessing the lives of so many women and girls across the world. We wanted to help you get a more personal view of the wonderful effects this organization is having. The first interview was with Jennifer Kelly who is currently living in Guatemala working with that chapter of Days for Girls:
Q: What impact is Days for Girls having worldwide and, specifically, in Guatemala?
A: The Days for Girls mission is “Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.” That goal is truly having a global impact. We get to see videos from some of the girls who have received our kits. Their stories about how they are able to stay in school and that they are no longer embarrassed are amazing to hear.
Q: What are you currently working on in the Days for Girls Guatemala chapter?
A: We now have Managers, directors, and 10 seamstresses working in our Guatemala facility creating the kits! We have been able to teach local women how to make the kits, which opens employment opportunities. This is a big deal because most of these women working for us never went to school and are illiterate, but can still have a job and get paid. We are always looking for ways to have a bigger reach in the Guatemalan communities and ways to make producing the kits cheaper. We have plans to purchase two machines that will be able to make the underwear we include in the kits. Being able to make them ourselves will be decrease the cost by two or three times and eliminate the need to purchase from a third party.
Q: Do you have any personal stories about dropping off the kits?
A: During my trip we handed out close to 500 kits to schools. At one of the schools, we asked the teacher what the girls normally do during their periods and the response was that most of them don’t even have underwear to help them. Most of them wear long dark skirts if they even come to school so that if they leak on the chairs, they can discreetly wipe it up without anyone noticing. This was so eye opening for me and made me so grateful that this organization was making such a difference in the world.
If you would like to know more information on this organization, read stories about Days for Girls, or to find out how you can volunteer your time to help this wonderful cause, check out our page about it here: https://doterra.com/US/en/humanitarian-additional-projects-days-for-girls-hygiene. Also included is a video showing the impact Days for Girls with doTERRA are havinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL3GpEPk7hg.
Helping Others
I love hearing stories about others helping those who cannot help themselves! This one is such a touching story as it is about a mother, Maia Ginnelly, volunteering for a foundation that works to find new treatments, medicines, and eventually a cure for Pitt Hopkins syndrome, a genetic disorder her son was diagnosed with. Maia gives her time, energy, and talents to help raise money and awareness for this foundation in hopes of helping her son live a more comfortable life and helping future generations have healthier, higher functioning lives. You can read her story here: https://doterra.com/US/en/about/caring-pitt-hopkins-research-foundation
Naturally Bug Free
We spend a lot of time outside and this is the magic that wards off any insects that want to join our summer festivities. This oil is safe for everyone in your family and can even help your garden flourish by giving it a protective barrier. TerraShield has recently been updated to include Tamanu oil which not only provided extra benefits for your use but is positively impacting families in Madagascar through dōTERRA’s Cō-Impact Sourcing. This blend can be diffused or applied topically using the TerraShield Spray to provide a defense against the annoyances of outdoor activities. Learn more about this blend by clicking here or click here to read more about the spray. How have you used it to keep your family protected?
Cedarwood
“Have you tried dōTERRA Cedarwood oil yet? Often referred to as Cedar oil, this essential oil is both unique and useful. With a warm, woody aroma, Cedarwood oil possesses cleansing and soothing properties that make it useful for promoting healthy-looking skin, soothing the mind and body, cleaning around the house, or promoting a calm environment in any room. Cedarwood is also extremely useful for repelling insects both inside and outside.
I love incorporating Cedarwood into my diffuser blends because of oils warm, inviting scent. I often mix Cedarwood oil with other warm oils like Cinnamon and Sandalwood. It also blends well with floral oils like Patchouli and Jasmine, or citrus oils like Bergamot and Lime. Here are two of my favorite Cedarwood essential oil diffuser blends:
Alpine Awakening diffuser blend
2 drops Bergamot oil
1 drop Cedarwood oil
2 drops Wintergreen oil
California Coast diffuser blend
2 drops Frankincense oil
2 drops Cedarwood oil
1 drop Rosemary oil
You Are Not Alone
Illnesses are never fun to go through, especially alone. Invisible illnesses are even harder to work through without support from friends, family, or community members. That is why Tracy Strand, a dōTERRA Wellness Advocate, created a support group in her home town to help those struggling with illnesses of depression and chronic pain like she was. She worked with her church to create a safe space for these women in her community to cultivate faith and hope for these women living with their invisible illnesses. If you know someone struggling with these kinds of illnesses, reach out to them. Tell them you love them, offer to listen or to just be with them. Even the smallest acts of kindness could make a difference. You can read Tracy’s inspiring story here: https://doterra.com/US/en/about/caring-chronic-pain-support-group
Immune Boost
It’s back to school time! This is exciting but can also be a bit of a scary time for some of us and our health. dōTERRA makes it a little easier with their On Guard® Protecting Throat Drops. Some of the key ingredients in these throat drops are Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, and Myrrh all of which will help you and your students stay awake and their immune systems boosted during studying hours. Another great time that I like to have a throat drop is right before I teach a dōTERRA class. It soothes and preps my throat so I am ready to teach my information and answer all the questions I get afterwards. What situations have you found it was handy to have a throat drop? To learn more about this product, check out dōTERRA’s spotlight on their Protecting Throat Drops here: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-doterra-on-guard-protecting-throat-drops.
First Line of Defense
I like to keep my family healthy so that we can all keep up with our various activities and events. That’s why I’m kind of a stickler when it comes to washing hands first thing when we get home. Even my two-year-old kicks off her shoes and marches straight to the sink to wash her little hands the moment we walk in the door.
I love having dōTERRA On Guard® Foaming Hand Wash in our home as it gives me the peace of mind to help cleanse hands while also providing a wonderful aroma. And, as an added bonus for the colder months, the Foaming Hand Wash is formulated to help keep your hands moisturized rather than drying them out. Heaven knows my hands need all the moisture they can get in the winter time! If you would like to learn more about this great Hand Wash, check out the spotlight on doTERRA.com: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-doterra-on-guard-foaming-hand-wash.
Safer, Greener, More-effective, Less Expensive Cleaning
This time of year, we should be increasingly vigilant about limiting environmental threats. Every classroom, home, gym, office, and studio should have some of this magic potion on hand! Just kidding; it's not magic. But there are some wonderful academic and clinical studies on the amazing oil blend in this cleaner concentrate.
The uses for it are seemingly endless. One bottle of On Guard Cleaner Concentrate fills 18 16-ounce bottles with the perfect cleaning solution. So for the wholesale price of $14.50 per bottle of On Guard Cleaner Concentrate, you ca
3n fill 18 bottles at 80 cents apiece. So now that you’ve got 18 bottles of cleaning solution, what can you do with it you might ask. The better question is what can’t you do it with it. This cleaning concentrate is perfect for dishes, countertops, shelves, floors, and pretty much any other surface you can think of. I also love it because I can use it knowing it is safe for my family with it being a plant based cleaner. Want to learn more about this amazing product? Check out dōTERRA’s spotlight on the versatile cleaner: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-doterra-on-guard-cleaner-concentrate.
Try Patchouli
Have you added Patchouli oil to your essential oil collection yet? If you haven’t tried Patchouli oil yet, you are in for a pleasant surprise. My husband, a former art student, thought he hated the aroma of Patchouli. It turns out, he just didn't like cheap, synthetic, hippie-smelling patchouli fragrances. There are several reasons to use Patchouli oil, but here are the top three benefits:
1. Patchouli oil can benefit the skin. Use Patchouli oil to help get rid of the occasional skin imperfection or blemish, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, or just to improve the overall look of your complexion.
2. Patchouli oil can help to balance the emotions. When used topically or aromatically, Patchouli oil can help to balance your emotions when you are feeling frazzled or overwhelmed.
3. Patchouli oil has many useful beautifying properties. In addition to using Patchouli oil for skin, you can also use it in your personal hygiene routine as a perfume, or to beautify the hair.
If you are ready to learn even more about the uses and benefits of Patchouli, take a look at this article about Patchouli oil on the doTERRA blog.
