Essential Education #6 – Using Topically

We can use our essential oils by applying topically, directly where needed, or on our pulse points to support specific requirements. Examples are:

Ice Blue – apply directly on muscles, joints, aches and pains

Clary Calm – lower abdomen for menstrual issues

Past Tense – to temples for headache or directly to area of ache or pain

Easy Air – to chest, bottom of feet for respiratory support

On Guard – chest, back, neck, bottom of feet, wrists for immune support

Peppermint – back of neck for cooling, stomach to relieve pain

Digestzen – stomach to relieve gas, bloating, aches and pain

Oregano – use sparingly – bottom of feet for immune support, on warts

Tea Tree – on funky feet, skin blemishes

Lavender – temples for headache, minor burns, bites, scratches, skin blemishes

InTune – back of neck, pulse points to help focus

Frankincense – for anything! Seriously though, skin, aches, pain, anxiety…list is endless

Then we have our emotional roller range – Cheer, Console, Forgive, Motivate, Passion and Peace – apply any of these on pulse points – neck, wrists, feet, chest – anywhere as needed to soothe, ease, boost emotions, moods etc.

Essential Education #7 – Using Internally

Therapeutic grade essential oils – some are safe to be ingested, in very small quantities. Not everyone agrees with using oils this way, it is totally up to each of us whether we are comfortable in doing so.

Dotrerra have created supplements – Life Long Vitality, DDR Prime and Copaiba softgels, are three that are available in Australia. The Australian Therapeutic Goods Association are likely reviewing some of the other supplements that are available in the US, and may allow them to be sold here. I think most of the Doterra supplements in the US, we can but direct from the US warehouse anyway. There are some that I think are valuable, but that’s a story for another time.

LLV supplements are our general all purpose multivitamin range for all around good health – physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

DDR Prime is a brilliant supplement to boost our health and wellbeing, our immunity and to fight any disease lurking in our system.

Copaiba is the go to for aches and pains and also to balance and calms moods and ease an over active brain.

We can also create our own softgels, or veggie caps – using a drop or two of some of our oils. We can support a range of challenges, such as immunity.

Our cooking can be enhanced using our therapeutic essential oils, make sure you only use a drop (or two) and only use those that can be taken internally (check the label). Suggestions include:

# Oregano, Basil, Rosemary, Fennel etc pretty much when you would use the dried or fresh herb

# Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Wild Orange in salad dressings, dips, or similar (I am not a foodie, Doterra has many recipes on their blog)

# Peppermint, Wild Orange, Lavender, Lemon, etc in muffins, cakes, chocolate

# we can add a drop or two to our water, juice, smoothies, tea or coffee too.

This link explains this better than I can, check it out for some useful info and ideas:

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/healthy-living-reasons-to-use-oils-internally

Essential education #8 – Peppermint, Lemon, Lavender

Lavender

# Reduces anxiety, and emotional stress, calming – diffuse, on feet, wrists, temple

#heals burns, wounds and insect bites – reduces itching, swelling and pain

#Improves sleep – inhalation, diffuser, drops on pillow

#Restores skin complexion and reduces acne, eczema, dermatitis

#Slows aging with powerful antioxidants

#Alleviates headaches, earache, fever and aching muscles

#Air freshener

#Nausea / motion sickness – end of tongue, behind ears or around navel

#Nosebleed – on tissue and around a small block of ice, hold on top lip

#Dry or chapped skin, lips or cold sores – use with coconut oil

#Hay fever – inhalation

#Dandruff – rub on scalp

#Cooking – add to smoothies, milk shakes, water, brownies, cake, chocolate, salad dressings etc

#In a bath

#Add to laundry rinse cycle

Peppermint

#Relieves tight and sore muscles and joints – muscle rub

#Freshen bad breath and  soothes digestive issues, including nausea and stomach aches

#Relieves headaches

#Improves mental focus and boosts energy

#Clears respiratory tract and Sinus – inhaling

#Reduce hunger – inhale or in a glass of water

#Add to shampoo

#Allergy relief – diffuse

#For ADHD – drops on – shirt, tongue, nose

#Anti itch – mix with lavender oil and fractionated coconut oil

#Reduce fever – with fractionated coconut oil on chest, neck and feet

#Bug repellent

Lemon

#Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces, benchtops, tables, furniture polish

#Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion

#Supports healthy respiratory function

#Promotes a positive mood, an uplifting and positive environment

#Lemon oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.

#acne treatment

#lightens hair

14 Jan (Thurs)

Essential Education #9 – Berries as antioxidants

Berries really are versatile. We can add them to our cereal, to yoghurt or to dessert. They are brilliant in a smoothie or as a snack by themselves or with a handful of nuts. They taste good and are good for us.

#high in antioxidants

#high in fibre

#protect against free radicals

#may improve blood sugar levels

#high in many vitamins and minerals

#help fight inflammation

#may lower cholesterol

#good for skin and heart health

My favourite berries include blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cranberries. Which ones are your favourites?

Essential Education #10 – Leafy greens

Leafy greens, packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre but low in calories and have numerous health benefits, similar to those I listed yesterday for berries.

Examples of leafy greens we use in juice, smoothies, salads:

Kale, Micro Greens, Spinach, Beet Greens, Water Cress, Rocket, Lettice, Chicory and other salad greens.

Freebie Offer – same as last week, if you book in an initial consultation ($45.00) I will make you a bespoke roller blend (normally $25.00 ) for free.