Head Ache Remedy!!

Tried & True!!!

-  One drop of Frankincense under your tongue

- Roll PastTense on your temples and forehead

VIOLA!  

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Radiant Skin

Whenever I get a compliment on my skin, I have to attribute part of it to this powerhouse!  This is a favorite of mine for so many reasons.  This is doTERRA's "Anti-Aging Blend" and is formulated to protect and nourish skin while helping to reduce the contributing factors to aging.  It supports skin at the cellular level, keeping the skin smoother, more radiant and youthful.  I use this daily on my face and neck.  Immortelle is just one of the products that doTERRA carries as their Essential Skin Care line.

If you would like to read more about the anti-aging skin care line, you can click here for their entire anti-aging product line.  Or you can read more about the Verage Skin Care Collection here .  

After receiving my bottle of Immortelle, I found out that this powerhouse can actually be used for so many more reasons that just me wanting to look youthful!  After you read all of this, you will see why this is such a go to product for me and my household!

• Apply to help sun-damaged skin
• Use daily to combat wrinkles and age spots
• Reduce scarring
• Apply to stretch marks
• Use to support inflammation reduction
• Use to help your skin retain and balance it's natural moisture levels
• Carry in your purse as an emergency first aid for cuts, sprains, burns and bruises
• Apply along the spine for autism
• Apply to lower back for spasms
• Roll across kidney/ adrenal areas for adrenal fatigue
• Roll across thread for thread issues
• Use around eyes for cataracts
• Apply under eyes on cheekbone for vision and wrinkles
• Use at night before bed by applying over the heart or dabbing underneath your nose
• Promotes tissue matrix mending and renewal, great for blemishes
• Apply to the bones at the base of the skull, bones behind the ears, and along the jaw line ofter for neurological support and recover from closed head injuries
• For clarity of thinking apply across the back of your neck below the bones at the base of the neck
• At onset of a headache roll across the muscles at the base of the neck and on the temples, combine with peppermint for really tough ones
• Use to support emotional shifts out of negativity, darkness and spiritual blindness by rubbing a drop on the forehead or inhaling throughout the day
• A great "go to" oil when you are not sure which oil to use

It's no wonder this amazing oil can do so much, the mixture of ingredients are so powerful on their own, together they are incredible!!!!  

Prevent Head Lice the Natural Way

Did you seen all the reports this fall that stated there is a outbreak of drug-resistant head lice?  The outbreak was first reported this fall when all our kids went back to school.....nice timing!   Just watching and reading these reports made my head itch!  With our three kids, the idea of it spreading through my house was too much for me to even think about!!!!

This is when I really started to look at my essential oils and came up with a plan to prevent instead of treat!  I found that studies said that drug resistant lice were resistant to insecticides.  I was not comfortable using insecticides anyway, so I found methods that didn't rely on insecticides.

I made up this mixture and have been using it on the kids every morning before school.  I told them it was to take the knots out.....until I got called out by my then 3 year old, who obviously was listening when I didn't think she was....."no mom, it's the little bug spray"!  HA!

Recipe:

• 10 Drops of each Melaleuca, Lavender, Rosemary
• Fill the rest with water 

Peaceful Child Blend

I know a lot of friends who have kids who struggle with focus and who have been recommended synthetic drugs to take to help them.  This blend is worth a shot!  It's wonderful for focus, emotional trauma, stress, fear, anxiety and staying on task.  Who wouldn't want to try a natural route???

This blend is such a blessing to so many!  It's known for it's calming, soothing effects and stabilizing for the central nervous system.  It also has sedative properties that can help the nerves from excessive tension allowing children to spiritually center themselves.  Adults to children can use this blend and it's completely natural and safe.  

Recipe:

• 10 ml Roller Bottle
• 85 Drops of Vetiver
• 30 Drops of Lavender
• 30 Drops of Ylang Ylang
• 20 Drops of Frankincense
• 15 Drops of Clary Sage
• 10 Drops of Marjoram
• Fill the rest with Fractionated Coconut Oil

Apple to feet, behind ear and back of the neck two times a day.  

Daily Essentials

When I first started on this journey using essential oils, I just wanted to collect more and more oils to experiment with!  I was stubborn and wouldn't even look at the supplements doTERRA offered.  I already too a plethora of vitamins and couldn't imagine these would be any different than the ones I already took.  Looking back now, I wish this was the first thing I every used!!!  The Life Long Vitality Pack is doTERRA's number one selling product for a reason!!

The Life Long Vitality Pack is a supplement pack that supports cellular immune function, mental clarity and brain function.  They help promote cardiovascular health, joint function and healthy skin!  They provide 22 essential vitamins and minerals, support your metabolism, cellular energy and healthy digestion.

I'm here to tell you how much these have helped me.  Since taking these, I can exponentially feel a difference in my energy levels.  My frame of mind is much more calm and clear.  To give you an example- over Thanksgiving week, we were so busy with family around and kids stuff, I forgot to take my vitamins for a few days.  I started to feel sluggish, like I was getting sick, foggy brained..... I thought for a minute I must be run down.....until I realized, I had missed a few days of my vitamins!!!!

I now make sure it is my main priority for me, every morning, to take my LLV's!!!

Let me know if you are interested!!!

Heard the stomach bug is going around.......

One of the reasons I absolutely love doTERRA essential oils is the fact that we can help prevent and protect our bodies from ailments.  When I hear about kids in my kids classes with lice, flu, fever, stomach bugs.....I can turn to my oils and help prevent these yucky ailments from entering our home.

Yesterday I heard about a nasty stomach bug that has been making it's rounds.  So, I went to my oils and started to prevent!!!!

• On Guard- I want to help fight off this yucky bug and kill any germs.  I have been diffusing On Guard and applying it diluted to the bottom of my kids feet.  
• Frankincense- I made a roller bottle with On Guard and Frankincense to apply to their feet.  It's an extra boost to their immune systems.
• For adults- I recommend doing all the above,  I also like to put a couple drops of On Guard and Frankincense into a veggie capsule and take this combo internally.  
• Ginger- This is a great oil to help reduce nausea and helps calms the stomach.  You can either inhale it right from the bottle or apply it topically to the stomach- diluted.  
• DigestZen- This is an amazing one to help calm stomach issues.  You dilute for kids and put it on their feet and on their stomach.  
• Peppermint- Great oil to help reduce nausea.  Just inhale it!  

For Adults- I have also taken a "shot" of oils to help relieve stomach issues!   

• Fill a shot glass 3/4 fill with warm water
• 2 Drops of DigestZen
• 2 Drops of Peppermint
• 2 Drops of Lemon
• Gargle for 20 seconds and swallow

If we all try to prevent these things, we can all stay healthy!!!!  Keep On Oiling!!!  

Healthy Habits Week- Kids Detox Tub

We started our nightly ritual of tub time for as long as my kids can remember.  This is a great way for my kids to unwind and get ready for a good nights sleep.  Just as much as we love our detox tub, kids also benefit from detox baths.  It helps to flush out the toxins, support immune system, promotes sleep, great for muscles and nerves to function properly for growing kids, and helps promote concentration.  The kids will love it, and so will you!!!

What you need:

• Epsom Salts
• Baking Soda (if water is not filtered)
• Essential Oils (Can Buy Here )
• Coconut Oil (Optional)

Step 1:

Fill the tub with hot water.  

Step 2:

Add Epsom Salts to the hot water.

DOSAGE:

Under 60lbs: 1/2 Cups Epsom Salts

60lbs-100lbs: 1 Cups Epsom Salts

Over 100lbs: 2 Cups Epsom Salts

Step 3:

Add Baking Soda (optional, but should be added if the water is not filtered)

DOSAGE:

Under 60lbs: 1/4 Cup Baking Soda

60lbs-100lbs: 1/2 Cup Baking Soda

Over 100lbs: 1 Cup Baking Soda

Step 4: 

Add Essential Oils.  Remember, I am referring to therapeutic grade and top quality oil.  These are the oils I recommend.  

DOSAGE:

Under 60lbs: 2-4 drops

60lbs-100lbs: 4-6 drops

Over 100lbs: 5-10 drops

Step 5:

Add Coconut Oil.  This is optional.  However I love using it with the kids because it helps moisturize and helps the oils to cling to their skin, even after they get out of the tub.  I use 1-2 tablespoons.  

Remember- they will need to hydrate as well, just like us.  If you added coconut oil to the tub, do not wash their hair as coconut oil is greasy and hard to get out.  Do not use any moisturizers after the tub with any perfumes, dyes or chemicals.  If my kids seem like they want a little more pampering, after they are dried off, I will add a drop of lavender to coconut oil and lather them up!  

Then they are all ready for bed!!

Healthy Habits Week- Time To Cleanse

What started as a one week healthy habits, has now turned into two weeks.  Has anyone been trying some of my ideas?  I am now on day 9th day of the clove challenge and have felt a huge up tick in my energy levels!  Love that!!!  I've also incorporated some detox bath tub nights and have to say, I am obsessed with them!!!

This week I am going to really dive in and start with doTERRA's GX Assist .  This is a blend of essential oils that include Oregano, Melaleuca, Lemon, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Thyme.  This supplement blend is known for it's health supporting properties in the gut.  They basically (in health expert terms my savvy explanation) cleanse your gut from the inside by killing harmful bacteria.  When these bacteria live in your gut, they can contribute to a number of health problems.  I will be taking as directed 1 to 3 soft gel pills a day with my meals for 10 days.

doTERRA also recommends after the 10 days of GX Assist, to follow with PB Assist PB Assist.  This is a mixture of probiotic microorganisms that then help support your healthy digestive system.  I will definitely be following up my 10 days by supporting what I just cleaned out!

Let me know if you're interested in trying these with me!  I can sign you up!!!

www.mydoterra.com/jodonnell

Healthy Habits Week- DETOX TUB TIME

Happy Friday!!!!

I don't know about you, but my Friday nights aren't like they used to be! ha!!  Having 3 kids, running around with kids stuff, sports, school, etc.....A perfect Friday night is all about relaxing!!!!  A comforting bath can detox your body, relax your muscles and pamper your skin as you soak.  Add a few drops of essential oils, and you have yourself a spa experience for your body and mind.  By adding essential oils to epsom salts it helps flush toxins, ease stress, improve sleep....just to name a few benefits.  If you water is not filtered, you should add baking soda (this helps neutralize the chemicals).  Are you ready to get started???


CREATE YOUR DETOX BATH:

Step 1:
Add 5-10 drops of doTERRA Essential Oils to 2 Cups of Epsom Salts.  Then add water to your tub.   You want your water as hot as you can stand it and still enjoy it.

Step 2:
If your water is not filtered, you will want to add 1 Cup of baking soda.

Step 3:
Immerse yourself in your heavenly tub, all the way up to your neck.  You want as much as your body underwater.  Close your eyes and soak for at least 20 minutes.

Step 4:
Once you are dry, you can apply a natural moisturizer.  I like to use coconut oil, but do not use anything with perfumes, dyes or chemicals.

Stop 5:
Hydrate!!!  Make sure you drink lots of fluids.


Looking for oil suggestions:

Cedar wood, Sandalwood or Rosewood: Tree oils are incredibly soothing and grounding.  I recommend using them individually rather than blending them.  They are all quite fragrant and all have calming properties.

Vetiver: This oil is known in India as the oil of tranquility.  It is great for dry skin brought on by the cold air and indoor heat.

Ylang Ylang:  This is amazing before bed.  It helps sooth your body and is another great oil for dry skin.

Lavender:  Lavender is one of the all time favorites for nighttime baths.  It helps calm and promotes sleep.  It also helps support damaged, stressed or irritated skin.  Since your skin is your largest organ, this is amazing and let it all seep in the benefits!

Eucalyptus, Respiratory Blend, Peppermint: If you are feeling a little stuffy or looking for respiratory support

Protective Blend: This is great when you need some immune boosting


Now go soak and enjoy!  Let me know your favorite oils to use!!

Please contact me if you have any questions!!!!

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