Thank you for attending today's session.  It was a great discussion and for those unable to attend - here are the class notes:)

Hello Friends,

This week's class was going over your everyday oils and simple uses.  I went ahead and summarized some of the uses I do frequently in myself care for an easy reference tool for you.

Lemon:

• 5 cents per drop!
• Diffuse with Lavender + Peppermint when your body is reacting to the environment.
• Neutralize odours in the air by diffusing lemon on its own
• Dissolves anything sticky! Adhesives, gum, tree sap you name it! Just apply a drop directly on.
• Dry up a runny nose - apply 1 drop of lemon to the bridge of nose and deeply inhale.
• Add 2 drops to a large glass of water for the cleansing effects of the limonene in lemon
• Pamper yourself by mixing a few drops with Melaleuca and fractionated coconut oil and apply on tired, dry, cracked feet.

Lavender:

• Take A Lavender Bath. Drop about 4 drops of lavender essential oil along with 1cup Epsom salts to your bath water for an ultra-relaxing experience.
• Head To Toe Rest! After a hard work out or a long day on your feet, rub Lavender along with Lemongrass on your legs and feet.
• Take The Acrid Out Of Vinegar. Add 4-5 drops of Lavender to your vinegar cleaning mixture for a more bearable scent.
• Quick Fix. Mix three parts Fractionated Coconut Oil with one part Lavender essential oil in a small spray bottle or roll on to help clear up skin irritation associated with chafing. Great for little ones!
• Bring on the ZZZ’s. Rub on the bottoms of the feet for a more restful sleep.
• Enjoy A Fresh And Clean Mattress. Sprinkle a mixture of 1 cup baking soda and 10 drops of lavender essential oil over your mattress. Allow the mixture to sit for at least one hour then use the vacuum hose to clean it up. You can combine with drops of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove, or Rosemary as well.

Oregano:

• An Immune System Boost. Take 1-2 drops in a Veggie Capsule, with olive oil, for periodic immune support.
• The Best Defense Is A Good Offense. To help keep your home clean, mix 3 drops of Oregano with water in a spray bottle and spray it in corners of the shower, sink and other damp and darkened areas.
• It’s About Natural Effectiveness. Essential oils quickly go to work in your system. This year, when a change of seasons may have you down, make your own wellness blend by combining 3 drops Oregano, 5 drops Protective Blend, 5 drops Melaleuca and 5 drops Lemon into a Veggie Capsule. By putting the properties of these oils to work, you will feel better naturally!
• Comfortable Exit Ramps. When your body’s waste liquid elimination systems are unhappy, it’s uncomfortable. Cranberry juice is great, but Oregano in your system can work to clear this out, clean it up and help you be well.
• Target The Source of Unsightly Skin Woes. Anyone’s skin can have imperfections, bumps or feel irritated. The same properties that make oregano great for internal use are also effective as a topical ointment. Use sparingly! Oregano is potent. Dilute 1 drop to 4 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil.

Frankincense:

• Calm Down. Inhale with Lavender and Peppermint and apply to neck to help calm stress and relieve tension.
• Nourish Your Skin. Use a drop of Frankincense with 3 drops of carrier oil or in unscented lotion for beautiful, radiant looking skin.
• Spread The Love. Frankincense smells wonderful and uplifts the mood. Wear it as a perfume to lift your mood and feelings of alertness.
• Overworked Hands? Rub Frankincense on your hands after a long day of gardening or working to promote a normal inflammatory response.
• Time To Focus. Apply 1-2 drops to your temples and the back of your neck to help improve your concentration.
• Nails Of Steel. Dry weather can take a toll on your nails - try applying a drop of Frankincense to strengthen weak nails.
• Goodness In A Cup. Dilute a drop of Frankincense in 1 teaspoon of honey or in a small herbal tea and take daily to maintain good health.

Deep Blue:

• Enhance Your Work Out. Rub on muscles before and after exercise to reduce discomfort.
• Pains Of A Desk Job. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on the shoulders and neck to recover and ease muscle tension.
• For Fast Fingers. Deep Blue is great for those who spend long hours typing on a computer. Just massage into the hands, fingers and wrists when needed.
• Growing Like Weeds. Massage Deep Blue with a few drops of carrier oil onto the growing kids’ legs before bedtime to help with occasional aches associated with growth spurts.
• Where’s The Forklift? If you’ve been doing some heavy lifting at work or during a move, Deep Blue will support those strained lower back muscles.
• For Better Or For Worse. Your better half will thank you after you treat them to a massage using the Deep Blue. Use several drops with carrier oil for a therapeutic deep-tissue massage.

Breathe:

• The ‘On Ramp’ to Sleep. For a more restful sleep during seasonal respiratory discomfort, diffuse Breathe blend at bedtime or keep in a roll-on bottle by the bedside, in the car or your purse. Roll it on the chest, bottom of feet or upper lip as needed!
• Feel Clear and Free. Put a drop of the Breathe blend and a drop of Wintergreen essential oil in a sink of hot water. Then, place a damp towel over your head and inhale deeply. It’s surprising how much this helps!
• Working Out in a Building? Forced heating and cooling, sweaty bodies, dust and your lungs…bad combo. Apply Breathe blend before exercising to invigorate and enhance breathing during your workout.
• Leavin’ on a Jet Plane, Bus or Train? Confined spaces can sometimes have stagnant air, which can be claustrophobic. While in these spaces, free yourself mentally and emotionally by applying Breathe blend.
• Stuck in a Desk, Small Office or Cube? It’s easy and convenient to just place a drop of Breathe in your palm, rub the palms together and take a deep breath from your cupped hands. Supporting healthy airways will improve your concentration. It may help everyone around you relax too!

OnGuard:

• Seasonal Relief. Diffuse On Guard (Protective blend) anytime you are concerned about ‘what’s going around’ schools, sports arenas, churches and other crowded venues.
• Get Turbo Charged. Mix a few drops of On Guard with 2 drops Lemon essential oil and honey or agave nectar in a teaspoon to soothe your throat during the winter.
• Primp Your Carpets. Add 15 drops of On Guard to a cup of corn starch or baking soda. Mix, sprinkle and rake on carpet then allow it to sit for up to an hour. Then, vacuum it clean!
• Be Naturally Protected, All Day. Let On Guard with Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary assist in the work of immune support and maintenance. One of the most popular ways to use Protective Blend is to add a few drops to a Veggie Capsule and swallow. It does wonders!

Tea Tree:

• Say Goodbye To Razor Burn! Apply after shaving to prevent any skin irritation. You can also mix Melaleuca with a bottle of fractionated coconut oil for a great facial moisturizer. Consider also mixing with Lavender or Frankincense for added benefit.
• Add “Oomph” To Your Lotion. Help soothe your skin by placing 1 drop of Melaleuca essential oil in your moisturizer during your morning and night skin routine. You can also apply to skin blemishes as part of a daily cleansing program.
• For When Soap Won’t Do It. Melaleuca is great for removing permanent marker from skin.
• Apply on your cuticles and nail bed for an extra dose of love
• Too Much Fun In The Sun? Apply to the skin during your family vacation or after a long day in the sun.
• Boost Your Immune Function. Diffuse Melaleuca or rub it on the bottom of your feet. Combine with the Protective blend for even more immune support.

DigestZen:

• Tame a Tummy. Rub on your child’s tummy when they have an occasional tummy ache. Apply before bedtime and it will help them sleep soundly too! Dilute 1 drop of the Digestive blend with fractionated coconut oil and massage onto baby’s tummy when upset.
• Got Milk [and pain?] Fill a Veggie Capsule with 3-4 drops Digestive blend.
• Sea sick, be sure to bring along the Digestive blend. Or all-you-can eat buffets are hard to turn down and the Digestive blend will help bring some balance to your tummy!
• Over the River and Through the Woods. Long road trips are good for family bonding. Don’t let those winding roads ruin the experience! Try diffusing the Digestive blend in the car from time to time to keep everyone’s stomachs calm. A great thing to have on a sailing or fishing boat too!

Peppermint:

• Break Away From Summer Heat. Keep a spray bottle of water with a few drops of Peppermint essential oil nearby, especially when you REALLY need to cool down!
• Could You Start A Fire With Your Breath? Use a drop of Peppermint with Lemon in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse. It freshens breath and builds confidence in your close encounters. I also love to add 1 drop of peppermint to my lip gloss tubes!
• Stressed? Apply to neck and forehead with Lavender to relieve tension and pressure.
• Tummy Calmer. Rub on the stomach or take internally for occasional digestive discomfort.
• Out On The Open Road. Don’t fall asleep at the wheel! Inhale Peppermint from a handkerchief or straight from the bottle to perk up on long drives.
• Awaken Your Senses. Before your work out, apply a bit of Peppermint to your chest or just take a deep breathe straight from the open bottle. Then, after your workout add to shampoo to stimulate your senses & help with scalp health.
• Approaching Deadlines Mean Long And Late Hours. Rather than grab a Snickers to revitalize you as you ‘go the extra mile’, deeply inhale Peppermint to feel revitalized and ready to go.  ~ Thank you @Hol-fit for the inspiration and content.

More Resources from Integrated Being:

I can't tell you how excited I am to be apart of this conversation using just words and how much I look forward to connecting with like-minded people!  And ultimately how excited I am that you have decided to join in on the discussion! My use of essential oils and immersing myself in holistic health over the last 8plus years has given me the clarity and space to launch my business Integrated Being, LLC

As an author and certified life coach, I’m on a mission to empower you to embrace self-care in your physical, emotional, and spiritual life. My guidance is simple, attainable, and designed to elevate your self-confidence by promoting a mindset shift.  Often considered incompatible, I recognize the desire for both success and peace in everyone I meet and I am driven to inspire all to discover that they truly can have both. I want to see you achieve both peace and success.

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In the next 5 - 10 years, you will see doTERRA shift healthcare as we know it towards a model of lifestyle, prevention + autonomy.

Today, the majority of people have heard about essential oils, but don’t understand what the difference may be between the hundreds of brands popping up everywhere. 

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Where can I find more research?

More information in regards to the chemistry behind the essential oils and a start on the science breakdown:

Essential Oil Chemistry

Essential Oils Science Botany

Oil Properties Wheel

Take your google search outside DoTERRA - but this is a great start to tune in and then take your research where you want!

www.aromaticscience.com

www.mdpi.com

Modern Essentials Book

Lastly - get ready for an amazing self-discovery because once you read and become aware - you will start to be your own self-advocate and you will start feeling energetic, upbeat, and happier ;)

The Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine - Book Referral

Selling Sickness - Book Referral

Articles/Websites -

• What is toxic load and how does it affect us?
• Environmental Working Group
• How Toxic Are Your Household Cleaning Supplies?
• Impacts of Cleaning Products on Woman's Lungs
• ATSDR Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Principles of Pediatric Environmental Health
• Household Cleaning Products: What Every Woman Should Know
• Household Products Database

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