Wellness Journey with Oils

Like a stroll through a mountain forest, Black Spruce essential oil promotes relaxation and eases the symptoms of stress. The scent of this oil helps calm the nerves and soothe anxious feelings. Diffuse Black Spruce with Wild Orange for a calming aroma when working.

On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your current job? 0 being very stressful and 10 not stressful at all?

Processing and Oxidation:
Seed oils undergo intensive processing, potentially forming harmful compounds.

The extraction and refining processes of seed oils often involve high heat, chemicals, and solvents. These processes can lead to the formation of harmful trans fats and oxidative by-products, which are detrimental to health. Consuming oxidized oils may increase inflammation and promote oxidative stress in the body.

Name a product with seed oils that is surprising to you.

If you haven’t come across diffuser jewelry before, you might be wondering what it is exactly. Well, we can assure you there isn’t any trickery in the name, as diffuser jewelry is exactly what it sounds like: a necklace or bracelet that diffuses your essential oil(s) of choice. Of course, which style of jewelry is right for you might not be so straightforward.

Add a few drops of Black Spruce to diffuser jewelry.

Do you own any diffuser jewelry?

Happy Saturday! It is time for SHOW AND TELL!
Today, we’d love for you to SHOW us and TELL us about your favorite Holiday Tradition.

Refreshing Room Spray
Ingredients:

15 drops Black Spruce
Water
8 oz. glass spray bottle
Instructions:

In glass spray bottle, add essential oils and top off with water.
To use, shake the bottle, then spray.
Will you make this room spray?

Bonus: Share a GIF, photo or video clip from the movie.

Black Spruce has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help soothe and heal skin irritations like rashes, bug bites, and minor burns. Applying Black Spruce essential oil topically can help reduce redness, swelling, and pain associated with these types of skin irritations.

Apply Black Spruce to skin to soothe minor irritations.

Do you get a lot of bug bites?

Have you traveled abroad? Where have you been? If you haven't been overseas, which country would you most like to visit?

Bonus: Share photos from where you have been or you find on the internet of places you’d like to visit.

Famously antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antiviral, black spruce is a popular choice for home cleaning sprays and other domestic products.

Combine some black spruce essential oil with water and an emulsifier into a glass spray bottle and use as an effective DIY cleaner, or for topping up the cleanliness of certain surfaces.

DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
What you'll need:
one part white vinegar
one part water
Lemon rind
Rosemary sprigs
10 drops Black Spruce
Directions:
Combine the above ingredients together, pour into a spray bottle, shake, and then let infuse for a week before using (if using plants. If using EOs, you can use immediately).
Once done, you can use the homemade all-purpose cleaner to remove hard water stains, clean trash cans, wipe away wall smudges, and much more.
Besides a fresh scent, the lemon rind may help boost cleaning power.
Caution: Do not use acidic cleaners on granite, as they will etch the stone.

On a scale of 1-5, how much do you love cleaning your house?

Choose a photo that you love and share it with us in the comments.

NO words.
Just a photo.

Tired muscles and achy joints are no match for a warm bath enriched with Epsom salts. Dreamy bath crystals, otherwise known as magnesium sulfate, are a popular remedy for many ailments, particularly for pain relief and inflammation. Some bath bombs and bubbles look pretty and smell nice, but Epsom salts leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, ready for the day (or night) ahead. For a double dose of rest and relaxation, try Epsom salts infused with essential oils.

Add Black Spruce to Epsom salts and enjoy soaking in a warm bath.

What are your favorite oils to use in the bath?

TUNES!
Why not celebrate DECEMBER with some MUSIC... ;)

Share a song with DECEMBER in the title or lyrics.

Put 1-2 drops of essential oil in the palm of your hand. Rub your palms together and inhale deeply. Be sure to keep away from eyes, as essential oils can and will be irritating if you don't. This is an effective way to receive the aromatherapeutic benefits of an essential oil as well as opening the airways.

Inhale directly from palms to promote easy breathing.

What other oils do you use for clear breathing?

Whether you’re warming up for an intense workout or trying to recover afterward, it is important to keep your muscles in tip-top shape. Certain essential oils have powerful soothing, warming, and cooling properties that are useful for massaging the muscles before and after a workout. Try massaging essential oils with warming or cooling properties to areas like the legs, feet, arms, shoulders, back, and neck to provide soothing comfort to muscles after physical activity.

Combine 1-2 drops with carrier oil and massage into skin after strenuous activities.

How often do you do strenuous activities?

High Omega 6 Fatty Acid Content:
Seed oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which in excess can lead to inflammation & health issues.

An excessive intake of omega-6 fatty acids relative to omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish, flaxseed, & walnuts) can disrupt the ideal balance. This imbalance leads to inflammation, contributing to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

Find an item in your refrigerator or pantry that has a seed oil. What is it?
Bonus: Share a photo of the product and ingredient list in the comments.

Aromatherapy can be a natural remedy for stress relief. The practice involves inhaling the scent of essential oils, which are extracted from plants, in order to promote health and well-being.

Your olfactory system directly affects the part of your brain that regulates emotion. That’s why smells can trigger memories and elicit feelings — both negative and positive. Aromatherapy can help in reducing stress and anxiety to engage a general state of calm.

A 2016 even found that aromatherapy was effective at reducing pain, when combined with conventional treatments.

Essential oils are highly concentrated, which means you should exercise caution when trying them for the first time. They should also be used in moderation, especially if being applied topically, since they’re absorbed into the skin.

There are several ways to use essential oils for stress, from applying topically to inhaling the scent after diluting with water. A general rule of thumb is to follow the specific instructions for each essential oil you try. If you’re going to apply it topically, it’s best to test the oil on a small area of skin first to identify a potential reaction.

Apply Black Spruce over the heart throughout the day to help reduce feelings of stress.

When do you feel most stressed?

There are 6 main pulse points, each individual person can have a preference for which one they like to use in aiding effective relaxation. These pulse points are found on your: neck, chest, inner elbow, wrists, back of the knees &ankles. Try applying aromatherapy essential oils to each one of your pulse points & keep track of when you’re feeling most relaxed after using.

Apply Black Spruce to pulse points to help manage stress.

Which pulse point do you like to use for applying essential oils?

The respiratory system is responsible for your breathing and consists of the lungs, airways, and trachea. Each breath is used by your body to transport oxygen to your cells, helping them grow, reproduce, and perform their different functions. Essential oils like Peppermint have been used for hundreds of years to support healthy breathing.

Diffuse Black Spruce for respiratory support.

Do you struggle with respiratory issues?

If a fellow isn't thankful for what he’s got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get.”
—Frank A. Clark

A study published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that patients who were receiving palliative care felt much more relaxed and less anxious when they received aromatherapy with sandalwood prior to receiving care, compared to patients who did not receive sandalwood.

What oils make you feel most relaxed?

It's almost December! What will our oil be? Give me your best guess!

Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness involves paying attention to what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment.

It's easy to stop noticing the world around us. It's also easy to lose touch with the way our bodies are feeling and to end up living "in our heads" – caught up in our thoughts without stopping to notice how those thoughts are driving our emotions and behaviour.

An important part of mindfulness is reconnecting with our bodies and the sensations they experience. This means paying attention to the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the present moment. That might be something as simple as the feel of a banister as we walk upstairs.

Another important part of mindfulness is an awareness of our thoughts and feelings as they happen moment to moment.

Some ways to practice Mindfulness:

Pay attention. It's hard to slow down and notice things in a busy world. Try to take the time to experience your environment with all of your senses — touch, sound, sight, smell and taste. For example, when you eat a favorite food, take the time to smell, taste and truly enjoy it.
Live in the moment. Try to intentionally bring an open, accepting and discerning attention to everything you do. Find joy in simple pleasures.
Accept yourself. Treat yourself the way you would treat a good friend.
Focus on your breathing. When you have negative thoughts, try to sit down, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Focus on your breath as it moves in and out of your body. Sitting and breathing for even just a minute can help.
Which one of these will you try today?

Sandalwood is an excellent antiviral agent. It has been found that it effectively prevents the replication of common viruses such as herpes simplex-1 and -2. When you have sore throat (caused by viruses), add a few drops of sandal oil to a glass of warm water and then gargle with this blend.

How do you usually deal with a sore throat?

Let’s play THIS or THAT!
Scarf or Beanie

Tired muscles and achy joints are no match for a warm bath enriched with Epsom salts. Dreamy bath crystals, otherwise known as magnesium sulfate, are a popular remedy for many ailments, particularly for pain relief and inflammation. Some bath bombs and bubbles look pretty and smell nice, but Epsom salts leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, ready for the day (or night) ahead. For a double dose of rest and relaxation, try Epsom salts infused with essential oils.

Add Sandalwood to Epsom salts and enjoy soaking in a warm bath.

What are your favorite oils to use in the bath?

Fall in love with autumn flavors with this delicious treat that includes doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend. 😍 It’s super easy to make!

Sandalwood is also an anti-inflammatory agent that may provide relief from mild inflammation, such as insect bites, contact irritations or other skin conditions.

A 2014 study found that the active compounds in sandalwood can decrease inflammation markers in the body called cytokines. It is believed that these active compounds (santalols) act in a similar manner as NSAID medications minus the potential negative side effects.

Do you often get bitten by bugs?

Jasmine: The exquisite aroma of jasmine flowers reminds us of romance, euphoria, joy, and splendor. Jasmine essential oil provides several prominent skin benefits. It promotes healthy-looking, glowing skin and reduces the appearance of skin imperfections. It can also be applied to the scalp to help nourish the skin.

How to Use Jasmine for Your Skin

Apply to skin imperfections twice daily.
Use the Touch® form to promote a healthy-looking, glowing complexion.

Sandalwood is high in antioxidants that can help reduce damage caused by free radicals. It’s also a natural anti-inflammatory.

According to a scientific review titled “Sandalwood Album Oil as a Botanical Therapeutic in Dermatology” published in 2017, clinical trials revealed sandalwood oil’s ability to help naturally improve acne, eczema, psoriasis, common warts and molluscum contagiosum.

Try adding five drops of sandalwood oil to an unscented lotion and applying it directly to the face for natural anti-aging benefits or to help treat acne and other minor skin concerns.

Do you use any other oils to help with anti-aging benefits?

Protein-packed, healthy, & completely delectable, this sweet cherry smoothie is a true treat. In this recipe, a drop of Lime oil is the perfect cherry on top.
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Sweet Cherry Smoothie
1 cup almond or cashew milk
2 scoops Vanilla doTERRA Protein
1 cup cherries, frozen
1 drop Lime

​​​​​​​This recipe yields approximately two smoothie servings (8 ounces per serving). For those who prefer a larger smoothie size for one serving, the recipe & amount of protein can be adjusted accordingly.

Sandalwood is an excellent expectorant that can be helpful in the natural treatment of colds and coughs.

What other oils do you use to help when you have a cough?

Stay Alert & Motivated
When you are trying to reach specific fitness goals, it is easy to feel sluggish, unmotivated, or tired—especially if you are following a strict or rigorous workout schedule. Keeping your body and mind alert and motivated during a workout will help you complete each workout with accuracy, and get one step closer to reaching your goals.

Essential oils with invigorating, energizing, or uplifting aromas can be diffused during a workout, or applied topically to help keep you focused. If you are working out at home, consider placing a diffuser in your workout area and diffusing these types of motivating essential oils. If you are going to the gym, the park, the mountains, or somewhere else for your workout, apply invigorating oils to your skin or clothing before leaving the house to give you a sense of motivation.

The top essential oils for prayer have been used for years to support and glorify spiritual healing. Use Sandalwood oil to enhance your prayer life help to develop a powerful concentration state in your life. It settles your distracted mind and creates a sense of focus that is only directed toward God and spiritual practices.

Do you pray regularly?

“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”
—Anthony Robbins

THANKFUL HEART DIFFUSER BLEND:

2 drops Cheer
3 drops Citrus Bliss
3 drops Cinnamon Bark
What are you THANKFUL for today?