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Lemongrass Oil and Uses

Grown by family farmers in Southern India, lemongrass produces a smoky, citrus essential oil that offers a variety of benefits to the user. For years, lemongrass has been used in Asian cuisine for soups, teas, curries, and seafood. However, the … Continue reading

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Essential Workout

Exercise Your Oils- Using Essential Oils to Enhance Your Workout

Just as certain stretches and activities should be done before and after you work out, oils can be used in different times and in different ways to keep you performing at your peak. Continue reading

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Emergency Preparedness

83% of Americans live in a place vulnerable to natural disaster. Tornadoes, Floods, Volcanos,… most areas have something that threatens to disrupt normal life. Even if you live in a safe area, terrorist threats have made us all more aware of how quickly life can change. I keep Essential Oils. The hospitals are reserved for emergencies. I like to know I can handle many basic needs with a few important Essential Oils: Continue reading

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Essential Oil Spotlight

The doTERRA essential oil experts have written a few blogs about the uses of specific oils. Click on the links below to learn about Vetiver, Ylang Ylang and Lemongrass- all of which are oils we use on a regular basis! Continue reading

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Photosensitive Essential Oils

Photosensitivity or phototoxicity is a skin reaction seen when certain essential oils (usually cBergamotitrus oils) are exposed to UVA light. Inflammation, reddening or burning of the skin are common photosensitivity. Therefore, it is critical to keep skin that has been exposed to these oils out of the sun or away from UV lamps for 12 hours. Continue reading

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