Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries for its unmistakable aroma and myriad of therapeutic benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for mummification, bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume; its ability to calm and soothe the mind and body continue to be Lavender’s most notable qualities.  Lavender is frequently used to soothe skin irritations and help skin recover quickly. Applying it to the back of the neck and temples helps reduce muscle tension.  Inhaling Lavender promotes relaxation and a restful night’s sleep, making it an ideal oil to diffuse at bedtime and when stress levels are high.  Due to its versatility and soothing properties, Lavender is considered the must-have oil to have on hand at all times. • Widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities.  • Soothes occasional skin irritations. • Reduces appearance of skin imperfections. • Helps to ease feelings of tension.* • Take internally to reduce anxious feelings.* • Take internally for a peaceful sleep.* PRACTICAL USES:  • Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet for a restful night’s sleep. • Freshen your linen closet, mattress, car, or the air with a light mist of Lavender combined with water in a spray bottle. • Add to bath water to soak away stress or apply to the temples and the back of the neck. • Use in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts.

Wellness Supplements

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The LIFE LONG VITALITY PACK makes taking the first step on the path toward a lifetime of vitality and wellness convenient and affordable.

The three core products of the LIFE LONG VITALITY PACK is formulated to provide you with potent levels of essential nutrients and powerful metabolic factors for optimal health, energy, and longevity.

The Essential Oils allow the body to absorb the nutrients more effectively making these supplements our number one used product.

If you only get ONE PRODUCT, make it the LIFE LONG VITALITY PACK! It has the most benefits for your body than ANY OTHER item we offer!!!

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LIFE LONG VITALITY PACK BENEFITS
• General wellness and vitality
• Antioxidant and DNA protection
• Energy metabolism
• Bone health
• Immune function
• Stress management
• Cardiovascular health
• Healthy hair, skin, and nails
• Eye, brain, nervous system
• Liver function and digestive health
• Lung and respiratory health
• Gentle on stomach
• Non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free

DIY Deep Hair Conditioner

Dry, damaged hair? Millions of women can relate. Buying deep hair conditioning products or getting a conditioning treatment at a spa can be expensive, and most treatments contain unnecessary chemicals that are not good for you or the environment.
 
So what are you supposed to do about it? Make your own, of course! This homemade deep hair conditioner is easy to make and will leave your hair soft, smooth, and chemical free. So grab your girlfriends for a fun spa night in!
 
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 drops doTERRA essential oils
Stand or hand mixer
 
A few great essential oils for your hair include: Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Geranium, and Clary Sage. You can use one or all five of the essential oils in your deep conditioner.
 
Directions:

1. Put coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils in mixing bowl.
2. Mix on medium/high speed for 5 minutes or until ingredients are whipped to a thick and creamy consistency.
3. Once whipped, apply to clean dry hair.
4. Comb through with wide tooth comb to evenly distribute.
5. Let sit 15-20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and style as desired.
6. Repeat once a week or as often as desired. 

Enjoy your soft, healthy, and chemical-free hair!

Gingerbread Cookies

*Originally Featured in dōTERRA's 2013 Holiday Guide.
 
These delicious Gingerbread Cookies will be a huge hit during your next holiday event.  These cookies are gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan, so you can happily offer them to your friends and family who have diet restrictions. Plus, they taste great and can be enjoyed by all.
 
Ingredients:
 
1 1/3 cup buckwheat flour
2/3 cup tapioca flour
2/3 cup sorghum flour
1 tablespoon chia seed meal
1 tablespoon flax seed meal
1/3 cup of coconut palm sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 drops Cinnamon essential oil
2 drops Ginger essential oil
2 drops Clove essential oil
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
45 drops Liquid Stevia
 
Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine dry ingredients in bowl and whisk.
3. Combine wet ingredients in bowl and mix until well combined.
4. Add essential oils.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients on slow speed until combined.
6. Put a small handful of buckwheat flour onto clean surface and place dough on top.
7. Roll until 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
8. Take cookie cutter and cut out shapes.
9. Place cutouts onto cookie sheet.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and let cool.
11. Top with icing if desired.

The Power of Aroma

One of the most well-studied areas of aroma research is the effect of smell on EMOTIONS and MOOD.

For example, there is convincing evidence demonstrating that simply inhaling the AROMA of an ESSENTIAL OIL is effective for calming nervous or anxious feelings in a variety of settings.

The SMELL receptors located on the upper surface of the nasal cavity make direct links with the limbic system of the brain, an area that governs the body’s EMOTIONAL responses.

This close connection between AROMA and EMOTION becomes obvious in our everyday life as certain odors trigger MEMORIES or specific FEELINGS. Some AROMAS directly impact MOOD (for example calming, balancing, or invigorating), while others trigger memories of a specific experience, often one tied to a strong EMOTION.

Intriguing new research has also helped us recognize that the benefits of AROMA extend far beyond just EMOTIONAL regulation.

In addition to influencing the limbic region of the BRAIN, olfactory centers are also intricately linked with the hypothalamus, an area of the BRAIN more familiarly nicknamed the “visceral control center” because it controls physiologic functions throughout the body. The hypothalamus exerts its POWERFUL influence by interacting directly with the pituitary gland, or “master gland,” a small gland located in the BRAIN.

The pituitary gland secretes hormones involved in the regulation of BLOOD PRESSURE, HUNGER and THIRST signals, THYROID function, SLEEP cycles, production of sexual HORMONES, and MEMORY, among other things.

Because of the direct link of the olfactory system to this area of the brain, AROMA is capable of interacting directly with the hypothalamus, influencing neurochemistry throughout the body, and, in turn, potentiating POWERFUL health outcomes.

There are many acceptable ways to use Essential Oils for their AROMATIC properties. One method is to DIFFUSE the oil into the air. Not only does diffusion make the oil accessible to the body, but research indicates that there are also AIR PURIFICATION benefits when diffusing oils.

When diffusing oils, use of cold air or hydro-diffusion is best because burning or heating Essential Oils can ALTER their delicate chemistry. If a diffuser is not available, simply DROPPING Essential Oils into the palm of the hand and then cupping around the nose and breathing deeply is a CONVENIENT METHOD for using Essential Oils at ANY time, in ANY situation.

How Do I Use Essential Oils?

AROMATIC • Essential Oils, when diffused or inhaled, can be very stimulating, calming, or soothing. Diffusing Essential Oils can also cleanse and purify the air. TOPICAL • Essential Oils can be safely applied for massage or topical therapy. • Chemical structure enables them to pass through skin for an immediate systemic response.  THIRTY SECONDS to get into your bloodstream - THIRTY MINUTES to get through your entire body. INTERNAL • Certain Essential Oils have a rich culinary history and can be used as dietary supplements for targeted wellness.

Why Use Essential Oils?

Essential Oils have been used for thousands of years. When you choose our oils, you are choosing Essential Oils gently and carefully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy.  Experienced Essential Oil users will immediately recognize the superior quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective Essential Oils. • Provide health-conscious individuals with a safe and natural alternative • Used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications • Have few, if any, undesirable side effects when used as directed • One drop is all that is needed to achieve a powerful benefit

What are Essential Oils?

If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of Essential Oils.  These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant.  They give plants their distinctive smells and Essential Oils protect plants and play a role in plant pollination.  In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, Essential Oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health care practices.
• Naturally occurring volatile aromatic compounds
• Found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants
• Protect plants against environmental threats and provide beneficial properties
• Highly concentrated when distilled for purity, potency, and efficacy
• Used historically for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices

A Little About Me

I have used essential oils like Lemon for several years in my homemade cleaning supplies in Kenya, but I was not introduced to the health benefits of these amazing little oils until almost 2 years ago.

I have a serious blood and immunity issue that I have been living with for over 10 years, and these cause all sorts of things to happen to my body. A very good friend saw me during a really bad episode, and asked if I would be willing to try some essential oils & supplements for just 1 week. I had already tried just about everything anyway, so why not?? I honestly did not expect to see or feel a difference, especially in only 1 week. But guess what? I DID see improvement by the 5th day!!

This started me on an "oily adventure" with my family, My husband used to call them "snake oils", but now he regularly uses at least 3 different oils a day and takes them everywhere he goes! From the youngest to the dad, everyone is loving essential oils <3

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