Essential Oils for Weight Loss

slim-and-sassyMany people’s New Year’s Resolution revolve around losing weight, getting in shape or taking control of their health- and essential oils can help with that! Whether you are interested in using doTERRA’s line of products specifically for that endeavor or just want to try out a specific oil or two, this week’s blog has the info you need! Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

How will you Make the Most of 2017?

 

Set your goals. Keep them simple. You can be part of the 8% who will reach their New Year’s Resolution this year.

 

Make it Tangible…

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Merry Christmas!

There will be no blog post this week as we are off celebrating Christmas with our families. Hope you and yours have a blessed holiday!christmas-blend

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How Essential Oils Save You Money

Essential Oils How I Saved Money (2)As the holiday season is upon us, everyone is thinking about ways to save money. Essential oils can be a great way to not only improve your health, but also save you money. Continue reading

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Perfumes with Essential Oils

eo-perfume-2Perfumes are amazing, as they can evoke emotions or trigger an attraction between two people. However, many people are sensitive to fragrances and do not use any kind of scented sprays or lotions. Sensitivities are actually caused by the synthetic chemicals used in perfumes, which companies are not required to disclose to consumers. If you’ve tried perfumes before and experienced headaches or skin reactions, try using a perfume made from essential oils. Continue reading

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The Chemistry of Frankincense

frankinsenceFrankincense essential oil is derived from the resinous tears of trees that have been carefully scored, or “bled.” If cared for properly, frankincense trees can produce tears for hundreds of years! After a careful distillation process, the essential oil has a complex mixture of monoterpenes, which inhibit the accumulation of toxins. Monoterpenes also enhance the therapeutic values of other components and are the balancing portion of the oil. Continue reading

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Biblical Oils- Frankincense and Myrrh

 

gold-frankincense-myrrhMany people know the story from the bible about the gifts brought to Jesus by the three wise men in celebration of his birth, which include gold, frankincense and myrrh. I’ve always wondered about the last two- how could plant extracts possibly be equivalent to gold? Let’s take a look at the use of these famous essential oils, both in the past and present. Continue reading

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Pets and Essential Oils

doterra-essential-oils-for-petsI recently taught a class at Atascocita Lone Star College for their Life Long Learning Program about pets and essential oils. Enjoy this summary of my notes and make sure to write down your favorites. Email me your address and I can mail you the handouts from the class. Continue reading

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Pregnancy and Essential Oils

pregnancy (1)Pregnancy can be an amazing time in a woman’s life, but it’s not without its frustrations. One of the most difficult things about being pregnant is all the rules about what you can and cannot put in or on your body. Here’s some ways to use essential oils during this exciting, and stressful, time in your life. Continue reading

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Cleaning With Lemon Oil

lemonCleaning just got a whole lot more FUN! Get creative, save some money, be healthier!

I love using Essential Oils for healthier, green cleaning. 100,000 children are injured annually by cleaning products. I have always kept my cleansers out of the reach of the children. I am moving my sprays under the sink. Now that I no longer use those toxic cleansers, I can hand the 5 year old grandchild the spray bottle and say, “Go clean up that mess you made.” She is delighted to be spraying up a storm. I am happy that she is learning to clean up after herself and confident that she is not being exposed to toxins. Continue reading

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