doTERRA BOGO Wednesday!

Spoiled. That is the only word I can come up with at the moment for how doTERRA showers everyone with love. They literally spoil us guys! Today's BOGO deals are oils that every single person needs in their home. It doesn't matter if they are skeptic, believer, or somewhere in between. You all need these oils.

If I were to create a top 5 list of my most favorite oils, Melaleuca would hands down make that list! From the book, The Essential Life, "With 12 times the antiseptic power of a phenol, Australian Aborigines have used tea tree oil for centuires, often crushing leaves in their hands and inhaling the aroma for colds and illnesses," Most people have heard of Melaleuca referred to as tea tree oil, often finding it in their hair care or skin care products. This oil is steam distilled from the leaves, and it's top properties include:

*Antiseptic

*Antibacterial

*Antifungal

*Anti-Parasetic

*Antiviral

*Decongestant

Let me touch on the anti-parasetic for just a moment, becuase this is what made me a believer in this oil. My daughter came home from a sleepover, and a couple of days later had an itchy, crawly head. Melaleuca combined with olive oil over night on her hair did the trick. We used many other forms of treatment to no avail, but this oil, plus the slickness of the olive oil, helped rid her head of all the itchy crawlies. This made me a happy mom, becuase those things give me the heebie jeebies! 

Since that time, I have come to discover that Melaleuca has close to 50 other uses! This is huge, becuase I know when my family is in need of soothing or support, this is the oil I will most often turn to. I use it daily in my shampoo, as well as adding it to my moisturizer every morning. Melaleuca can be found in doTERRA's Breathe blend, so you know what that means!?!? It is great for respiratory support. If you are someone who suffers from dry, blotchy skin, or burning red feet, Melaleuca may be able to help. If you find yourself with discomfort in your throat, you can rub this oil topically right over your neck and chest to help soothe the pain. You can add it to your toothpaste to support healthy teeth and gums. 

Emotinally, Melaleuca is know as "The oil of energetic boundaries". What does this mean to you? Well, it helps to clear negative baggage. It releases toxic relationships with people, microorganisms in the physical body, or spiritual beings. You may feel drained of life force and energy, but Melaleuca is here to help you break those negative ties, allowing new, healthy connections to be formed that honor your boundaries. It allows you to recognize parts of yourself that allowed these negative relationships to exist in the first place. If you need help setting boundaries, standing up for yourself, or often feel responsible for other people's problems, using Melaleuca over your pulse points and heart on a regualr basis can help bring positivity and respect back into your life. 

Marjoram, also know as "Joy of the Mountains", symbolized happiness to ancient Greeks and Romans.It is steam distilled using the leaves, and is found in doTERRA's AromaTouch, and PastTense blends. It blends well with Lavendar, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang, and it's top properties include:

*Antispasmodic

*Digestive Stimulant

*Antibacterial

*Antifungal

*Sedative

I wish I would have known about this when Haliegh was a baby. She was colic and had MSPI, and I can tell you that life was really rough. My head pounded all the time, and seriously, this could have been a great oil for the both of us! If you have a baby that is experiencing this, add some Marjoram with some FCO to a roller bottle, and roll that sucker right over their abdoman. If you have head discomfort from lack of sleep, or tension, rub a few drops into your temples. I can say that this is not my most favorite smelling oils, but I would have tried anything back then without question! 

If you experience muscle cramps or discomfort in your wrist or joints, you can pair Marjoram with peppermint and lemongrass for a really wonderful soother! A great tip passed down to me was, after using about 2/3 of a bottle of doTERRA FCO, add 40 drops of each. This is a mixture you want to try frequently for a couple of weeks. Some oils you feel the effects of right away, and some oils take a little longer. Everyone reacts differently, so give yourself time to allow the oils to work their magic.

As with many other oils, this is great for respiratory support and is also considered a calming oil.

Emotinally, Marjoram is known as the oil of connection. This oil aids those who are unable to trust other or form meaningful relationships. It shows the barriers someone has formed to protect themselves by unconsciously sabotaging long term relationships. Marjoram teaches that trust s the basis for all human relationships. It assists an individual in increasing their warmth and trust in social situations. It softens the heart and heals past  wounds. 

As always, if you have any questions about oils, please let me know! I would love to hear the ways you use these oils if you already have them. If not, let's chat! I'll hook you up. 

doTERRA BOGO Tuesday!

I have been neglecting the blog a bit lately, but for good reason! My sister is about to have her first baby, and I have been working like crazy to get things made for my family since I am going home at the beginning of December.

BUT

LET ME TELL YOU!!!

I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED THAT IT IS BOGO WEEK!

Whew! I just had to get that out. I missed yesterday's BOGO post, but I did do a live facebook video about the oils that were offered, Cypress and Lemongrass. Today, I decided that I had better get on the ball and tell you about Douglas Fir and White Fir. Both of these tree oils have so many benefits that could help you both physically and emotionally. They are both woodsy in scent, and yet subtle.

Douglas Fir is steam distilled from the needles and branches of the Douglas Fir tree.  Considered to be the classic Christmas Tree, the Douglas Fir tree was used by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest to heal a wide variety of ailments. doTERRA Douglas Fir is sourced in New Zeland. This tree is considered a noxious weed in New Zeland, so doTERRA and the New Zeland government have come up with a solution! Watch this video to learn more:

It's top properties are:

*Antioxident

*Antiseptic

*Laxative

*Sedative

*Stimulant

And so much more! If you are suffering from constricted airways or sinus issues, you can apply it topically to your chest or bridge of your nose. Douglas Fir supports healthy respiration, and promotes healthy airways. If you are experiencing brain fog, Douglas is your man! Diffuse a few drops with peppermint, or apply to your temples, and let the fog lift away to clarity. Experiencing muscle and/or joint soreness? Add a couple of drops with Wintergreen, or better yet, Deep Blue Rub, and apply to affected areas. 

Emotioanlly, Douglas Fir promotes a positive mood and sense of focus. This oil is also known as the oil of "generational wisdom". Are you heading home for the holidays? You know how the time with family starts off well, then as time passes, feelings of frustration and disconnect seeps in? Take a moment to find a quiet place, apply a few drops to your spine or the bottom of your feet, and meditate for a few minutes. Allow your mind to calm, and allow the oil to help bridge that generational gap that often times can be found at family gatherings. Douglas Fir will not only open your mind and allow you to feel more connected, but it will also help you feel grounded in your own sense of self.  

If you are experiencing avoidance, too much distraction, can't relax, or are in constant need of activity to calm you, Douglas Fir can help. 

This oil pairs well with Cedarwood, Vetiver, Bergamot, and Wild Orange. 

Here's a fun diffuser blend to tuck away and use with doTERRA's amazing Holiday Joy

Next up, is the fantastic White Fir!

White Fir is steam distilled using the needles of the tree, and can be found in doTERRA's TerraShield bug repellent. It blends well with Lavendar, Frankincense, and Bergamot, and has top properties that include:

*Analgesic

*Antiarthritic

*Antiseptic

*Stimulant

*Antioxidant

One of my favorite ways to use White Fir is to mix it with doTERRA's unsceneted hand and body lotion as well as adding some Aroma Touch. After a good workout, or a long day of working on my feet, it soothes my muscles and relaxes my mind at the same time. 

Other ways to use this oil are to diffuse to help kill airborne pathogens, apply to chest to ease breathing, diffuse during cold and flu season to help boost your immune system, apply over your bladder to soothe painful urination, and massage topically to achy joints and muscles. 

Emotionally, White Fir, as with many tree oils, is grounding. Imagine a tree, and how it's roots hold it to the ground, yet the branches and leaves raise upwards and out, recieving sunshine and nature's goodness. White Fir grounds your emotions similar to the way a trees roots hold it steady to the ground. At the same time, this oil allows you to open up and go from blocked, to receiving. 

Finally, if you are not currently a doTERRA customer, this is a great opportunity for you to try new oils! I will be placing a group order at the end of each day, so please let me know if you would like to try these two for yourself.