Oct 11, 2018 | Oil Uses, Podcast: Essential Oils
In this episode, I discuss:
A bit about me
I became interested in essential oils years ago when I was desperately seeking solutions for medical related problems that seemed to have no easy treatment. As a child, I had terrible stomach issues that were attributed to anxiety and a dairy allergy, and those progressed during my college years into a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Moving into my 30’s, those symptoms became a moving target and were given ominous titles like Fibromyalgia, TMJ, Irritable bowel, Sleep Disorder, Infertility, and was topped off with a large dose of daily generalized anxiety.
I went round and round with traditional medical tests only to find these conditions were difficult to diagnose and treat and most were not even covered by insurance. Sure there were all kinds of prescriptions to try, but the side effects were worse than the actual problems I was having. Now in my 40’s, I’ve found the answer to improving these weird conditions in the form of Essential Oils.
When I first tried Essential Oils, I didn’t see any improvement. I now realize, I was using synthetic oils that had no therapeutic benefit. When I was reintroduced to the oils, I was cautiously skeptical, but quickly found them to be extremely helpful. Yeah! I had found my answers to improved health. Contact me at askDanaMitchell@gmail.com to learn about my favorite brand of essential oils.
For the last few years, I’ve experimented with different oils and shared what I’ve learned with family and friends and continue to learn about these amazing gifts of the earth. I can help you Master Essential Oils.
Why I use essential Oils
To care for my family in a healthy and natural way. When my daughter came into our lives, she had a severe dairy & soy allergy, major reflux, around the clock colic, and never – I mean NEVER – slept. She had sensitivities to things like foods, textures, and smells, but thankfully we have figured those out. Here we are years later and she is growing and maturing along with her peers. My search for solutions started with our daughter, and led me to essential oils, which has ended up helping all of us. Click here to see a video about why I love essential oils.
Talk to your family and decide if essential oils are right for you!
Oct 4, 2018 | Oil Uses, Podcast: Essential Oils
These amazing gifts of the earth have transformed our lives, but for many people essential oils seem scary and complicated. My hope is to make these natural remedies approachable and fun.
Together, we’ll learn how to use essential oils as our first line of defense for minor health issues, make our home healthy, and to manage our emotions.
What are essential oils?
They are natural compounds derived from plants, and have been used throughout history as a way to naturally care for and support overall health.
The Egyptians were some of the first people to use aromatic essential oils extensively in medical practice, beauty treatment, food preparation, and in religious ceremony. You may have heard of Frankincense and Myrrh through the references to these oils in the bible. Did you know that these oils are still used today and are two very awesome and powerful essential oils?
Essential Oils:
- are made from natural volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants.
- provide plants with protection against environmental threats and play a role in plant pollination. When essential oils are made from parts of the plant, they take on the regenerating, protective and immune-strengthening properties of plants.
- are powerful antioxidants and many varieties have antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, antitumor, antiparasitic, antiviral and antiseptic properties.
- are both small in molecular size and are also lipid soluble, allowing many of them to easily and quickly penetrate the skin.
- have been proven to also possess medicinal and therapeutic values and are growing in popularity among those of us who are looking for a more natural and organic way to manage our health, clean our homes, and care for our families.
- have been used by many cultures throughout history for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices and continue to be a staple in many households today.
Purity and Quality
Are all essential oils created equal? No, they are not! That’s why there is such a wide range of pricing for essential oils. You can find all types (or grades) of essential oils sold online and in retail establishments, but you’ll want to educate yourself on quality standards before using just any oil.
These volatile liquids are either distilled or cold pressed (citrus mainly) from various parts of the plant. Some manufacturers use fillers, synthetics or include weeds and other plant material in their oil production to get more volume to provide oil at a lower cost. The oil industry isn’t yet regulated and just because the label says “Pure” or “Organic” doesn’t mean that it really is.
Producing pure oils can be very costly, because it requires several hundred (or thousand) pounds of plant material to extract one pound of pure essential oil.
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Ready to try Essential Oils?
There are 2 ways to purchase the essential oils on your wish list. You can order direct from my website as a retail customer (click here) or get a wholesale customer account. This account is similar to shopping at wholesale stores. You pay a small fee to then get 25% off of all of your oil purchases. Retail and Wholesale? Click here for details of each method to decide which works best for you.
A good rule of thumb is decide if you want to try one oil, then buy retail, but if you have a few you’d like in your Dr. Mom bag, then consider a wholesale account.
Retail is for me!
Ready to buy your oils retail? Simply visit my online Doterra store www.mydoterra.com/organizediy and enter the site by choosing Shop for Products at the top of the page. You can use the menus to shop or use the search box to find numbers that I have added below. The Search Box can be found in the left hand sidebar once you click into Shop for Products on my DoTerra’s site. By using my link, you are connecting to their site via my affiliate id. This doesn’t increase your pricing in any way. It allows me to connect with you and become your oil coach and support this site. THANK YOU!!! For reference, my Wellness Advocate ID is ID 1304936 and listed under Organize DIY.
Wholesale is for me!
- If you have several oils you’d like to try, consider opted to purchase a kit. You will automatically get wholesale pricing, and there are several kit options to meet the various needs of the oil user. View the kits here.
- Let’s not get overwhelmed with too many oil options. I suggest picking 1-2 issues that you’d like to address using your new oils. Most people speak of sleep and stress. Here are two oils that we use every day.
- For reference, my Wellness Advocate ID is ID 1304936 and listed under Organize DIY.
Blends we use every day
Serenity™ – Calming Blend (Product number – 31090001)
Stress is a major contributor to illness and disease, in fact, it is estimated that more than 90% of all visits to health care professionals are related to stress. Serenity is a blend composed of individual oils with known calming properties which create a sense of well-being and relaxation. Lavender, sweet marjoram, roman chamomile, ylang ylang, sandalwood and vanilla bean create a subtle aroma ideal for aromatic diffusion or topical application. Applied to the bottom of the feet at bedtime, dōTERRA®’s Serenity is an excellent way to promote restful sleep. Added to a warm bath Serenity creates the perfect escape with its peaceful, renewing fragrance. For topical or aromatic use.
Balance – Grounding Blend (Product number – 31010001)
Everyone experiences moments of disconnectedness or anxiety. The warm, woody aroma of Balance, dōTERRA®’s grounding blend, creates a sense of calm and well-being. We perfectly blend Spruce needle/leaf, Ho wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy Flower and Blue Chamomile Flower essential oils in a base of Fractionated Coconut Oil to offer an enticing fragrance which promotes tranquility and a sense of balance. For aromatic or topical use.
Other things you’ll want to know
- A carrier oil – to dilute the oils for easy spreading on the body and when using essential oils with children or sensitive skin.
Fractionated Coconut Oil 3.8oz – Product number 30260001 The Fractionated Coconut Oil is an all-natural carrier oil that readily absorbs into the skin, making it an ideal oil for topical therapies. Its feather-light emollient effect provides a soothing barrier, without clogging pores, and is excellent for dry or troubled skin. It leaves skin feeling silky smooth, not greasy, like other vegetable carrier oils. It is completely soluble with all essential oils and is colorless, odorless and will not stain or go rancid. For topical use. You can use other types of carrier oils such as olive, almond, jojoba, grapeseed or others.
- How to get free oils – Loyalty Rewards Program
DoTerra’s popular Loyalty Rewards Program (LRP) is similar to rewards programs at hotels or airlines. It provides free product credits for monthly purchases ordered on the program. If you are a Preferred member or Wellness Advocate, this program is the most significant way to lower your overall product expense. As a participant in the Loyalty Rewards Program, you will immediately begin to earn product credits that can be used as cash to purchase DoTerra products. The longer you participate in the LRP, the more credits you can earn–up to 30% of your total monthly Loyalty Rewards purchases! Find out all the details here.
- Free Product of the Month
Each month, DoTerra has a “Product of the Month.” This is a ‘thank you’ from Doterra to those members participating in the Loyalty Rewards Program. The way this works is if you set up your LRP order to process on or before the 15th for 125 PV (PV mean product value) or higher you receive a free Product of the Month. In your back office, you will see the total product value in your basket. Oils are a 1 dollar = 1 point ratio. Other products vary in PV amount.
Throughout the year, there are offers for retail and wholesale customers. This could be offers for product discounts, free oils, or buy one get one sales. Typically, each month, there is a sale on at least one product such as an additional 10% off, or a few times a year a special offer when you order a certain PV amount (e.g. 200 PV promos).
