Stomach Support
So many little things happen to us in a week. In the big picture, they are not "health concerns", but when they happen, they grab our attention.

This week someone reached out to me with stomach upset. It's not always easy to identify what's causing it. It could be anxious feelings, a stuck digestive system, a little tummy bug, lack of sleep, travel, etc.

Here's what I shared with her because she wasn't sure why it was happening.

*Drink lots of water.
*Use magnesium (citrate is best) (this helps with cleaning out the digestive system and with stress).
*Rub Serenity and/or Lavender on your feet or over your heart. (for calming)
*Use Bergamot in water. (for all types of stress)
*Do Deep Breathing (breathe in 5 seconds through nose, hold 5 seconds, breathe out 5 seconds through mouth, repeat 5 times). (for stress)
*Rub DigestZen (or Peppermint) or tummy. (digestive support)
*Rub Ginger on tummy. (calms tummy)
*Rub Lemon on tummy or use in water. (helps move stuck digestion system)
*Use OnGuard on bottom of feet. (immune support).
*Vitamin D3 is helpful for stress and immune support, especially during this time of year.
 

It can be an emotional word. But you don't have to stand back and hurt. Here are a few things you can do to support your body.

De-stress. Serenity, Balance, Peace and Whisper.
Detox. Reduce toxin exposure. Avoid toxic cleaning and body/facial products. Clean out your medicine cabinet.
Gut Support. Good green, fermented, fibrous food.
Love on your liver. Zendocrine, Lemon, Rosemary
Hormone Control. PhytoEstrogen, Clary Calm

And here's an oil blend you can use:

12 drops Clary Sage
10 drops Fennel
7 drops Geranium
8 drops of Lavender
8 drops of Bergamot

Add to a 10mL roller and fill with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Use on abdomen 2x day.

If you'd like to try this blend, but don't have the oils. Contact us. We can make one especially for you.

A new essential oil released by doTERRA this fall! Grown in India, this oil is a great antioxidant and has so many other health benefits!

What are the benefits of the essential oil (verse the curcumin/turmeric supplement)?
*The oil is more absorbable to the body.
*Easily acts on cellular membranes.

Benefits :
*Helps maintain healthy:
 -cholesterol levels
 -blood pressure levels
 -inflammation levels
 -nervous system
 -immune system (when taken internally)
*Powerful antioxidant (helps keeps cells healthy)
*Cleans mouth
*Neuroprotective
*Helps with positive mood
*Great for skin health - reducing the appearance of blemishes
*Also helps with weight management, joint comfort, circulation, liver and digestive track health.

Why I Use It:
*Healthy inflammation levels
*Joint comfort
*Cell vitality

How To Use It:
*Internally: 1-2 drops for cell vitality and protection
*Topical: Calms tissue
*Diffuse to promote a positive mood
*Use with Yarrow/Pom (coming next month) topically for great skin health

Learn more here.

It's once again time for another monthly challenge! With the holidays approaching, winter bugs can come. Instead of reacting after you are feeling under the weather, here's a great opportunity to do something to help you stay well!

Here's Why I Love It about OnGuard:
*I stay healthy. That means I don't have to worry about missing special events. I can function at full capacity because I feel good. I can even be around "sick" people because I don't worry about getting it. My immune system is strong.
*I use OnGuard every day and I haven't been felt unwell for several years. (I did have a slight cold that lasted a few days in there, but that's it!).
*We were exposed to the "pukes" a few times in the last year. We just popped an OnGuard softgel. We know Oregano and Melissa kick up the immune stuff and fight off the bad guys. And guess what? It works!

Why Does It Work:
The ingredients in the OnGuard softgels are: Wild Orange, Clove, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Oregano, Rosemary and Melissa. Many of these essential oils have anti-bacterial properties. They also boost the immune system.

Stay Well! November Challenge
To Participate:
1. Text or email us saying "you're in"
2. Purchase OnGuard Softgels ($24.50) by November 15th.
3. Take 1 every day for 30 days.
4. Report to us at the end of the month. Healthy or unhealthy.
5. Get a Free Exhaustion Blend. (This is my go-to for energy on busy, exhausting days.)

Don't have OnGuard Softgels yet? Order them here.

Looking to enhance metabolism, mood, digestion, energy and support your nervous system? Consider a cleanse! Season change is the perfect time to cleanse to help your body move from summer to winter. doTERRA has a 30 day cleanse that is both simple and gentle! 

doTERRA's cleanse and restore kit has everything you need to get started. 

I hear a lot of chatter about cholesterol challenges. Eat this, don't eat that and so on. Did you know essential oils can help your body with this problem also?

Combine and ingest in a capsule (two times per day):
2 drop Frankincense
2 drop Lemongrass

If you do not have veggie caps, you can order them wholesale for $4 or purchase them at The Country Cupboard at the retail price.

Lemongrass also helps with:
*Skin & Hair Health
*Natural Bug Repellent
*Muscle Relaxer
*Reducing Inflammation
*Stress Reducer
*Supporting Immune System
*Detoxifier
*Natural Deodorizer

Recently I was babysitting a child who was dealing with some heavy emotional challenges. I handed him "Peace" to rub on, then I remember it's better to diffuse when dealing with emotions (or wanting to affect the limbic system).

Here's a little reminder of how to know when to use oils Aromatically, Topically or Internally.

Aromatic
Moods
Purify the Air
Open Airways
Immune System Support

Topical
Specific Location (sore muscle, ouchie)
Bottom of Feet (to affect whole body)

Internal
Cleansing
Digestive Support

This blend of Balance Grounding Blend, Bergamot and Basil is the perfect combination for stress anytime.  I love this blend because it not only calms my mood, but it supports my body so it doesn't have to work so hard throughout short or long periods of stress. And since stress causes inflammation and inflammation causes disease, not only does this support you in the moment, but  it's essential for long term good health. Ladies - we have to manage our stress!

Here's a great way!
Diffuse 1 drop each or make a 10 mL roller bottle:
12 Basil
12 Bergamot
12 Balance Grounding Blend
Fill to the top with carrier oil.
To use: One or two swipes on the bottom of feet or behind the ears up to every 15 minutes as needed.

It also comes in a 10ml roller bottle that is pocket friendly and easy to have with you on the go. It's available at The Country Cupboard for $12.99. Shipping is available for $5.

Love (or need) Caffeine or Energy Drinks?
Coffee and other energy drinks pull all the energy from your cells onto the front lines for battle (keeping your eye lids opens and your feet moving). However, once the battle is over, the energy is gone and there's no reserve. Hence, the afternoon slump.

Be Steady Betty all day long by doing one or more of the following:

Peppy Patty - Place 1 drop of Peppermint in a 12 oz (or larger) glass of water or water bottle. My friend who used to drink 5+ cups of coffee per day tried this and....she went off coffee!

Hazel Basil - Place 3 drops of Basil oil on the bottom of each foot and massage. Inhale Basil regularly throughout the day. I love Basil for support adrenal exhaustion.

Slim & Sassy in a Glassy - Drink 5 drops of Slim and Sassy in water or a capsule 3-5 times a day. Now for me, 5 drops is too much. So start with 1-2 and then work your way up to 5.

Cut the Craving - Place 1 drop Grapefruit oil under tongue, hold for 30 seconds, swallow. Repeat as often as cravings arise.

Maximize Your Days - MitoMax is a supplement of adaptogens (plants which survive well under stress). It's a natural energy booster and also helps women balance hormones. I reintroduced this to my supplement routine recently and felt like I had eaten 3 brownies that morning. I had so much energy. And it happened the next day too. This is amazing if you often feel like you drag all day. *Send me an email for a sample.

My Favorites -  I use MitoMax almost every morning. I often will put 1 drop of Peppermint in my water in the afternoon. I also like to inhale Basil and do 2 drops under my tongue.