Cleaning up after the guys!

I've been moving into a "new" house for the last couple of weeks.  The Monday after the big move my hubby and a plumber we know decided to completely redo all of the plumbing!  I left the house for the day because they were noisy and my babe could not sleep!  When I came back I went into the kitchen and almost died!!!  There was pipe glue all over the wood floor and then dirt had caked into it and it had dried!  Pipe glue + mud = permanent foot prints!!!  I started to freak out, but instead took out my trusty lemon essential oil.  I rubbed some of it on the problem and took a rag and it rubbed right off.  I love lemon :)

Diaper Rash Relief

One of the things that I love about my essential oils and the book that I use as my guide is that it is always okay for me to try other mixtures of the oils. For instance, when my one year old, Wren, first started getting diaper rashes I tried the Lavender Essential Oil which is what my book recommended. It did not really make much of a difference so I researched some of the other oils and came up with my own miracle mix! I added 1 smidgen of a drop of Peppermint (I put a little bit on my finger, then dipped it into the Fractionated Coconut Oil) , I drop Melaleuca, 1 drop Lavender and 2 drops Frankincense to 1 Tablespoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil. This mix has worked miracles on Wren's rashes.

After Sun

Last weekend we spent quite a bit of time in the great outdoors having fun w/ our extended family!  We got a bit of sun for the first time this year and most of us went home sporting sunburns!  My mom is a huge believer in aloe and I am too actually, but I wanted to try some essential oils as well.  I took a little 2 oz spray bottle and filled it about 1/4 full w/ aloe gel then I added 10 drops of lavender and 10 drops of peppermint.  I filled it the rest of the way with water and put it on my hurting forehead and nose!  Almost instantly my sunburned areas felt so much better! The peppermint and lavender really did the trick!  I'm hoping I won't peel...time will tell!

Fresh Smelling Sheets

The other day as I was changing my sheets, I noticed that the fresh sheets smelled like my nail polish that got spilled in the bottom drawer of the chest that I keep my sheets in. Since I did not want to put the "dirty" sheets back on my bed, I pulled out my essential oils and a spray bottle. After filling the bottle up with water, I added 8 drops of Purify and 4 drops of Serenity and ended up spraying all of my bedding and my rugs (I have hard wood floors). I could not believe that the smell completely went away and left my sheets (and everything else!) smelling wonderful! So much easier than having to wash those sheets and every other set that was stored in that dresser!

My Kitchen Concoction

I don't know about the rest of you but it really grosses me out to think of all the germs that get on my kitchen counters and the many many sprays that I have purchased to kill them. Because this is something that is very important to me and has become even more of a stress since having a child, I decided to start using my essential oils since they have worked so well in other areas of my life. I started by putting drops of Lemon and On-Guard directly on my counters and sponge for my dishes. I then decided that I was wasting a lot of my oils and could get the same results by combining the oils with my detergent. So, I put 8 drops of Lemon and 10 drops of On-Guard in my detergent and then bought a $1.00 spray bottle and put 10 drops of On-Guard and 15 drops of Lemon into it, filled it up with water. Presto, I have my new counter cleaner spray! This concoction is something that I trust using around my toddler much more so than something with harsh chemicals in it and I feel that it kills the germs just as well if not better than these cleansers.

Another thing that I use this spray for is when I am using the FLY Lady's (http://www.flylady.net/) advise and cleaning my sink for the day. I have a stainless steel sink and when I spray this into the sink, let it sit for a couple of minutes then wipe it with a paper towel the towel is black and my sink is very shiny!

Arachnophobia

I have arachnophobia REALLY REALLY bad!  I hate spiders and pretty much any creepy thing w/ more that 4 legs!  There is nothing worse than a spider bite because then I swell and itch and all day long I feel like I have a spider crawling on me.  I'm getting goose bumps just blogging about it!  So yesterday I woke up with a spider bite on my leg!  Immediately the goose flesh started and I had to take a shower and felt like incinerating my sheets and clothes to kill that spider!  Anyway, when I got out of the shower I put a drop of purify and a drop of melalueca on the spider bite and within an hour all that was left of the swelling red mass on my thigh was two small red dots and later on even those were gone!  No itching and no ugly swelling reminder of the unwelcome bed partner!

Hormone Video part 2 of 3

Hormone Video Part 1 of 3

This is a video on hormones by Dr. David Hill.  He is the foremost authority on essential oils and their uses.  This video focuses on menopause, but there will be at least 2 more part to the hormone series that will cover fertility, hormone imbalance and other hormone topics!  So stay tuned in the coming days for more!!!

Ugh! I hate Sinus Infections!

"Essential oils do not heal you, they enable your body to heal itself." -Dr. David Hill

Just because I use essential oils daily does not mean I never get sick!  I wish that were so, but using them definitely makes the duration much shorter and the symptoms less severe.  Late last week I started feeling sick...runny noses, sore throats, the works!  As soon as I felt the sore throat coming on I started taking a drop of On Guard (Immune Blend) every hour!  I also put a drop of melalueca on my tongue (this was SUPER NASTY but it helps) and choked it down and my sore throat went away after about an hour or two.  The sinus pressure started building and I got a HORRIBLE headache.  I started applying Breathe on my nose and throat and PastTense on my temples and forehead every hour.  This all hit me at once last Saturday! I took on guard several times a day and diffused it in my house to keep the spread of germs at bay!  I also took 3 drops of oregano and melalueca in a capsule every day and night.  This whole week I was able to function completely and never felt like I had to be bound to my bed!  Monday was the only day I felt like I had to blow my nose all the time and usually that part of the sinus infection goes on for days and days and days!  I just kept the Breathe on my nose and throat.  My cough never got out of control.  As long as I kept Breathe on my throat I was good :)  It is now Friday and I am about 95% better.  Usually a Sinus infection that starts like this one lasts for at least two weeks and that is if I take it easy and am nearly bed bound for a day or two.  If I don't it may linger for  MONTH OR TWO or just keep coming back!!!  Also, you know how when you are sick and you can barely sleep because your nose is plugged and you wake up 50 times a night, your lips dry and cracking, your throat super dry and no mater how much water you drink it is never enough???  Then you have to pee like 5 times cuz you are drinking so much water?  Yeah, doesn't happen to me anymore!  I sleep propped on an extra pillow and keep breathe on my nose.  Works like a charm!  I sleep better therefore giving my body a better chance to rest and the tools it needs to fight off the infection.

Slim and Sassy has been released just in time to get ready for swimsuit season!

Product Description

dōTERRA’s Slim and Sassy Metabolic Blend is a proprietary formula of 100% pure CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils designed to help manage appetite between meals. Slim and Sassy includes a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon essential oils. Just add 8 drops to 16 oz. of water (regular size bottle of water) and drink between your healthy meals throughout the day to help manage hunger, calm your stomach, and lift your mood. The Slim and Sassy blend also makes a delicious and healthy flavored water for proper hydration during exercise or other activity. It has zero calories and is an excellent replacement for high-calorie beverages or for drinks that contain artificial sweeteners and colors.

Concept

A body that is trim and fit is not only attractive, but also supports a lifetime of energy and vitality, and can help prevent the accelerated onset of many degenerative diseases.

Managing weight and healthy body composition is primarily a matter of expending more calories than we consume. Eating less food (quantity) and improving our food selections (quality) along with increasing physical activity is the best way to experience permanent and healthy weight loss.

Eating Less

Food can be both physically and emotionally pleasurable. When we are hungry, our bodies send powerful signals through various physiological pathways to let us know it is time to eat.  When we respond by eating, equally powerful signals reward us for responding to our bodies’ desires. These signals are influenced over time by how much we eat, what we eat, and why we eat.

Most people in the developed world consume more calories than required for supporting healthy and vibrant life function. Reducing the amount of calories we consume when dieting can be difficult if our bodies are conditioned to high-calorie diets. Eating more healthy foods in smaller amounts throughout the day, using a dietary supplement of essential nutrients, and participating in a regular exercise program can help change unhealthy signals to eat more than we need or to eat for the wrong reasons.

Healthy Hydration

Many unhealthy “diet” potions use diuretics that cause the body to release water resulting in short-term weight loss, but also resulting in dehydration and other negative health consequences. Drinking water regularly throughout the day can help support efforts to eat less calories. Proper hydration is also essential for metabolic functions throughout the body and supports cellular energy and activity.

Slim and Sassy™ Metabolic Blend

dōTERRA’s Slim and Sassy Metabolic Blend is a proprietary formula of 100% pure CPTG

Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils designed to help manage appetite between meals. Slim and; Sassy includes a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon essential oils. Just add 8 drops to 16 oz. of water (regular size bottle of water) and drink between your healthy meals throughout the day to help manage hunger, calm your stomach, and lift your mood. The Slim and Sassy blend also makes a delicious and healthy flavored water for proper hydration during exercise and other activity. It has zero calories and is an excellent replacement for high-calorie beverages or for drinks that contain artificial and colors.

Primary Benefits

• Supports your efforts to eat less and exercise more for permanent, healthy weight loss by helping your body adjust to reduced caloric intake during dieting*

• Helps manage appetite and hunger pangs between meals*

• Helps calm stomach and gastrointestinal distress sometimes associated with dieting*

• Lifts and elevates mood which has been associated with successful weight-loss efforts*

• Encourages healthy hydration during dieting, exercise, and throughout the day*

What Makes This Product Unique?

• Proprietary blend of 100% CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Blend® essential oils

• No caffeine or other stimulants

• No sugars, zero calories

• No artificial colors, flavors, or ingredients

• Easy and safe to use with no harmful side effects

Who Should Use this Product?

Slim and Sassy Metabolic Blend is formulated for anyone participating in a healthy weight loss program of eating less and increasing physical activity. It can also be used anytime to make a refreshing and healthy flavored water alternative to high- sugar or artificial sweetened juices and beverages.

Directions for Use

Add 8 drops of Slim and Sassy Metabolic Blend to 16 oz. of water. Sip your flavored water before, between, and after each of your healthy meals throughout the day. Slim & Sassy also makes an excellent addition to water bottles or hydration packs during exercise and outdoor activity. Slim & Sassy can be used aromatically by diffusing in your home or personal office space or by simply applying a few drops to the palms, then cupping your hands and breathing deeply for a moment of calm and meditation as you reprogram your body to your new healthy lifestyle.


Slim and; Sassy™ Metabolic Blend
15 ml
Item code: 3137
Consultant price: $24.50 (24.50 PV)
Preferred customer: $26.95
Retail customer: $32.67

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