2. Drink at least 32 ounces of water during the day with 1-2 drops of lemon per 8 oz of water (this builds your immune system and detoxifies your system).

3. Wipe down surfaces in living area’s using a spray bottle with 20 drops of OnGuard, Lemon or Purify to every 8 oz of water.

4. Rub 2 drops of OnGuard on the bottoms of your feet before putting on your shoes (safe for young and old alike and very effective).

5. Diffuse OnGuard or another essential oil that eliminates air-borne bacteria in your most used living areas.

6. Spritz you bed with an essential oil before bed time.

7. Begin a flu protocol the moment you feel any symptoms. (See below for protocol.)

8. Eat well, take extra vitamin D, and your wellness vitality pack.

Flu Protocol:
In a 00 size capsule that you purchase from the health food store, add:
4 drops Oregano
4 drops OnGuard
4 drops Frankincense
Take every 2 hours with lots of liquids.

Consider a chest rub: 
Use 2 teaspoons of coconut oil 
3 drops OnGuard
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Oregano

*Diffuse OnGuard, Breathe, Eucalyptus 

*Draw a warm bath, then add the following:
One cup of Epson Salts
Add several drops of Eucalyptus, Cypress or Rosemary to the Epson Salts
Stir well, then add to your bath water
(Remember water and oil doesn’t mix. The oils will be absorbed in to the salt, allowing the oils to cling to you and not the sides of the bath tub.) 

Make a Tea
8 oz hot water
1-2 tbls honey
1 drop Peppermint
1 drop Lemon
Consider other effective oils… Lemon, Marjoram, Thyme & Melaleuca.

Congestion and Cough
Rub the following on chest every ½ hour
2 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Peppermint
2 drops Cypress or Melaleuca
Few drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil

Gargle (not for children)
In a small cup or shot glass add
2 drops Oregano
2 drops Cinnamon
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Peppermint or Clove
Gargle 3-5 minutes, then swallow
Do 5X a day until symptoms are gone
*MY FAVORITE – Use OnGuard throat drops for pain relief and healing.
Also use them as a preventative measure by sucking on them when you’re in public places.

Special thanks to Dr. Susan Lawton and Rob and Wendy James for creating this wonderful tip sheet.

This is an ALL natural essential oil “vicks” type rub that Rob and Wendy James uses for their family. Keep in mind, they only use doTERRA essential oils to guarantee the best results. 

10 drops eucalyptus
8 drops rosemary
7 drops cypress
5 drops peppermint
5 drops thyme
3 drops wintergreen or birch 

Application: Put 2-3 drops on feet and cover with socks. Apply 2-5 drops with a carrier to the chest (doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil, olive oil, etc.). Use in a diffuser. Use in a t-shirt tent (Apply to chest, then cover your mouth and nose & t-shirt and breathe deeply for at least 5 min.) 

This has all the major constituents found in vicks, but NOT synthetic & NOT in a petroleum base.

1.  For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer.

2.  Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.

3.  Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.

4.  Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.

5.  To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle bums.

6.  To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of your favorite oil to a simmering pan.

7.  For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches, mix 1 part Deep Blue oil to 4 parts Fractionated Coconut Oil and use as massage oil.

8.  Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary or Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.

9.  To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Fractionated Coconut oil.

10.   Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on your home. Let set for an hour or more, and then vacuum.

11.  To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Melaleuca oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal’s neck.

12.  Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete’s foot? Melaleuca is great!

13.  Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Purify are nice. Geranium helps with pet odors.

14.  To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.

15.  Are mice a problem? Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.

16.  The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.

17.  Apply true Lavender oil or Melaleuca oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.

18.  Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with essential oils.

19.  Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.

20.  An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring or light bulb will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don’t put essential oil in the socket.)

21.  A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.

22.  Melaleuca oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up. Melaleuca covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.

23.  Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age for two weeks before using.

24.  To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.

25.  1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.

26.  Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.

27.  Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Lavender and Elevation by simmering them on the stove or in your diffuser. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.

28.  Add essential oils to paper mache. The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.

29.  Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.

30.  Make pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.

31.  Overindulge last night? Essential oils of Lavender, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.

32.  Essential oils of Cypress, Frankincense and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.

33.  Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.

34.  Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhanced oils such as Lavender on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.

35.  When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.

36.  Ideal scents for the bedroom are Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.

37.  One drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.

38.  When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon or Wild Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.

39.  For burns or scalds, drop Lemon or Melaleuca oil directly on the effected area.

40.  Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.

41.  Use 1 drop of Melaleuca or On Guard oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.

42.  Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.

43.  Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.

44.  Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.

45.  When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.

46.  To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.

47.  The blend of Lavender and Lemon oil is good for the office. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Lemon stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.

48.  A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Wild Orange alleviates anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.

49.  A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Wild Orange, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Fractionated Coconut oil.

50.  1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches.

Properly diffused oils are known to kill bacteria and virus, improve mental clarity, enhance or calm emotions, and increase feelings of well-being. The Lotus™ diffuser can fill a room, office, or lobby with therapeutic aromatics in only minutes. Over longer periods of time, these diffused oils strengthen the immune system, reduce mold, and reduce unpleasant odors.

What are chakras?  Chakras are energy centers that are positioned along the body.  They function as energy transformers, taking the energy from the environment around you and transporting it into and around your body.  They also take energy from your body and release it into the environment.  

There are seven main chakra centers that are positioned along the spine from the base all the way up to the top of your head.  Each of these is associated with different emotions, glands, and parts of the body.  An imbalance in any of these energy centers can affect your health.  The food we eat, the people we spend our time with, the environment, our attitude and stress are just a few of the things that can affect the health of our chakras. 

When your chakras are healthy and clear, your life flows smoothly.  When any of these energy centers of the body become weak, blocked or over-stimulated, it may lead to symptoms of physical, emotional or spiritual imbalance.  Keeping your chakras healthy will help to keep your body in balance resulting in emotional and physical wellness.

The Chakra Balancing oils used in the technique are Frankincense, AromaTouch, OnGuard, Elevation, Serenity, Whisper, Breathe, Digest Zen, Citrus Bliss, Balance and Purify.

ROOT CHAKRA is Red and is located at the base of the spine.  It is associated with issues of survival, drive, ambition, grounding ones energy in the physical dimension, your life forces and balancing experiences that create fight or flight.  The essential oil blend used for this chakra is Balance.

The SACRAL/SPLEEN CHAKRA is Orange and is positioned in the lower abdomen just about two inches below the navel.  It is associated with creativity, sexuality, relationship and reproduction.  The essential oil blend used for this chakra is Citrus Bliss.

The SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA is Yellow and is located below the sternum above the stomach.  It is associated with issues of personal power, emotions (especially blocked emotions), passion for living, and the ability to protect oneself from being the target of negative or aggression emotions.  The essential oil blend used for this chakra is Digest Zen.

The HEART CHAKRA is Green or Pink and is positioned in the center of the chest.  It is associated with compassion, friendship, empathy and the ability to give and receive love.  The essential oil blend used for this chakra is Breathe.

The THROAT CHAKRA is Light Blue and located in the throat and upper chest area.  It is associated with communication, expression and speaking ones truth.  The essential oil blend used for this chakra is Whisper.

The THIRD EYE/BROW CHAKRA is Dark Indigo Blue and located between your eyebrows.  It is associated with intuition, understanding, visualization and inner vision.  The essential oil blend used for this chakra is Serenity.

The CROWN CHAKRA is Violet and White and located at the crown of the head.  It is associated with cosmic awareness, spirituality and your connection with the Divine.  The essential oil used for this chakra is Elevation.

AromaBalance Session

This healing session includes Reiki energy healing, a chakra balancing essential oil application and a guided meditation.  You will experience 11 essential oils and essential oil blends that work with your body’s natural chemistry to find balance.  The oils chosen for this technique work to give your body a natural boost and allow unbalanced chakras to heal.  Your chakra balancing session is complete after you are guided on a chakra balancing meditation.  Relax, rejuvenate and heal your body and mind with an AromaBalance session. 

1 1/4 Hour  $65   

Oil Pulling is a safe, simple, cheap and gentle procedure who’s benefits range from bringing health to your mouth and ridding your mouth of harmful toxins and bacteria, to a method that cures and prevents diseases and extends your healthy life.

Studies are on-going, but the procedure is gaining more and more popularity as people are finding success and positive results with oil pulling.  We will explain the details of oil pulling later in this article, but the basics involve pulling and swishing 1 tablespoon of Coconut, Olive, Grapeseed or some other quality oil around your mouth and through your teeth for up to 20 Min., then spitting.  The therapy is simple and completely harmless, as you do not ingest medication or drugs.

Oil pulling was practiced in Ayurvedic medicine. Modern oil pulling was introduced in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach, MD. Dr. Karach claimed that this treatment will achieve remarkable results with illnesses like migraine headaches, bronchitis, diseased teeth, arterio thrombosis, chronic blood disorders such as leukemia, arthritis and related illnesses, neuro-physiological paralysis, eczema, gastro enteritis, peritonitis, heart disease, kidney disease, meningitis, and woman’s hormonal disorders are completely eliminated from the organism.  Dr. Karach’s claims that oil pulling heals the whole body in perpetuity.   He sites results with terminal diseases such as cancer, aids and chronic infections.

According to the African Journal of Microbiology Research, oil pulling is an effective defense against the bacteria associated with dental caries (tooth decay). Studies show that it has also been beneficial in the elimination of bleeding gums, the fastening of loose teeth and the visible whitening of the teeth.

Many advocates of oil pulling suggest safflower, sunflower or vegetable oil, but more and more studies and successes are finding higher quality oils are more effective.   The anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties of whole, extra virgin coconut oil makes it the perfect choice for oil pulling and certainly is gaining popularity.

The use of essential oils added to the primary pulling oil is slow to find it’s way to most oil pulling enthusiasts because of the lack of superior essential oils that are CPTG quality.   But as people discover how a CPTG essential oil can benefit oil pulling, essential oils will become more and more popular in oil pulling.

Does maintaining a healthy mouth help you have a healthy body?

Up-and-coming science suggests that advanced gum disease can be linked to diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and pre-term birth.

The Early stages of gum disease is gingivitis-which affects a majority of all adults at some point in their lives, and most don’t even know it.

Many theories exist and more studies are underway to explore the connection between good oral health and overall health. The conclusions lead us to know that a healthy mouth leads only to good things.

Lets explore these connections more.

Persistent halitosis (bad breath) is often a sign of a more serious problem in your mouth. Poor oral hygiene and gum disease are the primary causes of halitosis.

It is estimated that around 50% of adults have some form of gingivitis. Gingivitis, if left untreated, may progress to a more serious condition called periodontitis.

Besides weakening your teeth to the point of loosing them, studies suggest that periodontitis may affect the health of your entire body.  

On going studies suggests that periodontitis may be associated with diabetes, heart disease, and numerous other health issues.

Heart Disease and Heart Attack

Studies suggest that advanced gum disease may be a contributing factor to heart disease.  The theory is that gum disease or periodontitis, allow oral germs to enter the bloodstream. These germs may affect the heart by attaching to the fatty plaques in your arteries, contributing to the formation of clots. According to this theory, these clots, in turn, can cause the restriction of blood flow (a.k.a. atherosclerosis) which may lead to a heart attack.

Stroke

On going studies also suggest that advanced gum disease may be associated with the presence of blocked arteries in the brain, a condition which may lead to a stroke.

Further studies advise that gum disease, if allowed to progress, may allow germs to enter the bloodstream. These germs may attach to the fatty plaques in your arteries, contributing to the formation of clots. According to this theory, these clots, in turn, can cause the restriction of blood flow and, in some cases, a stroke.

Diabetes

Emerging science also suggests that diabetes and gum disease may be linked. Not only does diabetes increase your chance of gum infection, but gum infection may make diabetes harder to control.

Diabetics are significantly more likely to develop gum disease because of the way diabetes slows the body’s natural healing process. Research also suggests that advanced gum disease may have an adverse effect on blood-sugar levels-potentially making diabetes treatment less effective.

Can essential oils help with oral care, therefore health care?

This is where effective oral care can become a necessary part of health care.  Essential oils used the with an oral care routine that includes brushing, flossing and oil pulling with anti-septic and anti-bacterial essential oils can prevent gingivitis and peridontitis, thus improving our over all health care.

Exactly how do you do it?

Prior to breakfast on an empty stomach you take one tablespoon of coconut or other carrier oil and add 3-6 drops of essential oils.  

Add your essential oils based on issues.  They might include, but are NOT limited to:

·   On Guard – General immune system, mouth and gum health, teeth problems, halitosis, cold, flu, sore throat, virus.

·   Oregano – Flu, Cold, Virus, sore throat, swollen glands, cold sores, herpes, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antibiotic, anti viral.

·   Clove – Mouth and Gum, analgesic, anti-biotic, and antiseptic.

·   Frankincense – Analgesic, cold & flu, mouth surgery, mouth trauma, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory.

·   Geranium – mouth and gum, throat, laryngitis, analgesic, antiseptic

·   Grapefruit – Cleansing, detoxifying, anti-septic, antibacterial.

·   Lemon – Cleansing, detoxifying, cold, sore throat, anti-septic.

·   Lemongrass – herpes, halitosis,  

·   Melaleuca – Cold, flu, Immune system, braces irritation, Gum and mouth sores, Congestion, herpes, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial,, antiseptic.

·   Myrrh – mouth, teeth and gum, cold & flu, tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antiseptic.

Take the oils into the mouth but do not swallow it.  Move the oil slowly in the mouth as rinsing or swishing and as Dr Karach puts it; ” sip, suck and pull through the teeth” for fifteen to twenty minutes.  This process thoroughly mixes the oils with saliva.  Swishing activates the enzymes and the enzymes draw toxins out of the blood. The oil must not be swallowed, for it has become toxic. As the process continues, the oil gets thinner and white.  It is then spit from the mouth, the oral cavity must be thoroughly rinsed and mouth must be washed thoroughly. Just use normal tap water and brush with normal toothpaste, or on guard with water.

This has in effect pulled toxins and poisons out through the mucous membranes of the mouth to be expelled.  If you use virgin coconut oil, expel into the garbage, as it can solidify in the drain.

It is important to understand that during the oil-pulling/swishing process one’s metabolism is intensified. Many feel this leads to improved health.  For many, the most striking results of this process is the fastening of loose teeth, the healing of sores, the elimination of bleeding gums and the visible whitening of the teeth.

The oil pulling /swishing is done best before breakfast. To accelerate the healing process, it can be repeated three times a day, but it is always best before meals on an empty stomach.

Remember, do not swallow. The oil should be spat out.

Per Dr. Karach, that this treatment will achieve remarkable results with illnesses like migraine headaches, bronchitis, diseased teeth, arterio thrombosis, chronic blood disorders such as leukemia, arthritis and related illnesses, neuro physiological paralysis, eczema, gastro enteritis, peritonitis, heart disease, kidney disease, meningitis, and women’s hormonal disorders are completely eliminated from the organism. The benefit according to Dr. Karach’s is that the oil therapy heals the whole body in perpetuity. In terminal diseases such as cancer, aids and chronic infections Dr. Karach reports this treatment method has been shown to achieve astonishing results.

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• Learn what essential oils are
• The benefits of using essential oils
• How to use essential oils for wellness
• Suggestions for getting started with essential oils
• Experience many of the oils and take a sample home with you

If you are not local, we can easily meet by phone or Skype. 

Call 734.934.2076 or email me to schedule your appointment today.

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This is the question that so many of us have when looking at essential oils! Using essential oils is simple and highly satisfying, but with so many oils and oil blends available it can be overwhelming for beginners. As a simple first step to your journey with essential oils, I recommend our introductory essential oil kit. This kit includes our most popular oils-lavender, peppermint and lemon. These 3 essential oils will provide you and your family a compelling experience with the life-enhancing properties of therapeutic grade essential oils.

Lavender is our most popular oil. It is widely used and acknowledged for its calming and relaxing properties. Here are a few ways that I like to use lavender:
• Apply to the bottom of feet before sleeping for a calming effect
• Apply to bee stings or bug bites to calm the reaction
• Add to bath salts or fractionated coconut oil for a relaxing bath
• Apply to your wrist during stressful situations
• Apply to sunburn or scalded skin to soothe
• Apply to back and feet or a restless child
• Use with fractionated coconut oil to soothe diaper rash
• Calm sensitive skin and soothe pores after hair removal
• Apply to chapped lips before applying lip balm
• Use with peppermint for a healthy scalp massage
• Add to lotion or fractionated coconut oil for a stress relieving hand massage
• Add one drop to a band aid pad to soothe a cut or scrape

Peppermint is my personal favorite essential oil. I think it was the first oil I ever experienced! As an essential oil, it is useful to ease breathing and as a digestive aid. Here are a few ways to use peppermint:
• Take one drop internally to calm indigestion or upset stomach.
• Add to hot water and drink as a tea or cold water for a refreshing drink
• Add to a cold compress to reduce fever
• Use with lemon to disinfect your toothbrush after or during illness
• Diffuse aromatically or apply topically to open sinuses and airways
• Apply with lavender to sore, tired muscles and joints
• Breathe during a meal to help you feel full
• Add to a cold water compress or foot bath to cool off when overheated
• Inhale as a non-stimulant, invigorating pick me up on long drives
• Add to shampoo and conditioner for a stimulating hair and scalp massage
• Diffuse during study time for alertness

Lemon is known as a powerful aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser and can be used to complement many other oils. Diffusing lemon in a room can cleanse the air and uplift mood. It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner. Here a few other ways you can use lemon:
• Add a drop to a glass of water served at a restaurant to cleanse
• Diffuse or apply topically for mood elevation
• Add to drop of honey to soothe a cough or sore throat
• Dilute with fractionated coconut oil for a daily conditioning nail massage
• Apply directly to cold sores for soothing relief
• Diffuse in a room to neutralize odors
• Remove gun, label adhesives, and greasy substances from fabric
• Add to olive oil for a non-toxic furniture polish
• Use to clean kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances