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Breathe Respiratory Blend- Airy, Expanding & Supportive

3/22/2023

BREATHE RESPIRATORY BLEND- AIRY, EXPANDING & SUPPORTIVE

Do you dread this time of year? Because you know that painful congestion, coughing, sneezing, watery eye and runny noses will inevitably start soon?

Get a head start on those annoying seasonal issues before spring is in full swing! Breathe Respiratory Blend ($28) is designed to open and soothe respiratory tissues, combat airborne allergens and irritants.

Supports:

Occasional runny noses, coughs and congestion
Allergens and pollen sensitivity
Irritation of the bronchials and sinuses
Difficulty breathing
Poor oxygen with sleep and occasional snoring
Constricted breathing
Any respiratory related challenge

How to Use:

Aromatically- Diffuse 2-3 drops at night to support poor oxygen and constricted breathing or during the day to combat threats. Add 2-3 drops on the floor of the shower and inhale aroma.

Topically- Use the Breathe Roller (pre-diluted) ($19) or Breathe Stick (no need to rub in) ($9.25) to roll on chest, over sinuses or bottoms of feet to open airways and relieve congestion.

Internally- Breathe Drops ($13.75) soothe irritated throats, occasional coughing and promote better breathing.

Daily use keeps your respiratory system in a place to protect you from these threats and will soothe and support your body with quicker recovery.

"Once I started using Breathe every day behind my ears and on my chest, my congestion and nasal drip went away!"

**EXCITING NEWS**
Now new customers get these products at the wholesale price without paying a membership fee! It's super easy! Just create an account (no minimum purchase necessary) for free and you get wholesale pricing for an entire year!

And with an order of 150 pv or more you get a free Pebble diffuser! This collection is everything you need to get started to have a great spring season!

For those of you who love your oils, starting April 1st you can tell your friends about your favorite products and when they sign up for a free account, you get 20% of their purchase in doTERRA dollars to use on whatever you want (taxes, shipping, products, etc)!

"Spring Clean Your Diffuser" Event

2/27/2023

"SPRING CLEAN YOUR DIFFUSER" EVENT

March 4th at 9-11 at our home in Fairbury

EXTEND DIFFUSER LIFE by regularly cleaning your diffusers with an occasional “deep clean”.

1. Bring your diffuser and we’ll teach you how to give it a spring clean!

2. While it’s cleaning, we’ll review fun tips like in-depth use on aromatic, topical and internal use, storing oils and how to save money.

3. Make a custom roller and shop from cash and carry items. DETAILS: Cost is $5 (includes roller bottle and FCO for custom roller - you provide your oils).

Bring a friend and they can make a roller for free! RSVP by Feb 28th is required.

Save Me a Spot!

My Favorite Tip to Beat Energy Slumps

1/29/2023

MY FAVORITE WAY TO BEAT ENERGY SLUMPS

We all have those days. When our energy dips, we feel sluggish and struggle to focus. Trying to get through the rest of the day looks big if not impossible.

This blend has been a lifesaver so many times to help me tackle that final kitchen clean up, to teach one more class, to be present with a friend who really needs to share or stay mentally alert through my evening devotions.

So here is my treasured recipe that has been a go-to to keep me sailing rather than dragging through my days. May it bless you on your tough days!

EXHAUSTION BLEND

10 drops Eucalyptus
8 drops Rosemary
7 drops Bergamot
7 drops Grapefruit

Combine oils in a 10 ml roller bottle and fill remainder with fractionated coconut oil. Apply to inside of wrists and behind the ears when needing an energy boost.

If you don't have these oils and live near Fairbury, IL, you can purchase a pre-made roller at the Country Cupboard.

Smell Good or Feel Good? Or Both!

11/28/2022

Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
SMELL GOOD OR FEEL GOOD? OR BOTH!

The Healthy Start Kit is a perfect collection to address 80% of your health concerns and feel good! Includes: Peppermint, Lemon, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Oregano, Lavender, OnGuard, Breathe, Digestzen & Deep Blue

FEELING GOOD- WHICH OILS SHOULD I DIFFUSE?
*Immunity- OnGuard, Breathe, Tea Tree, Oregano, Cinnamon, Thyme

*Emotions- Peace, Cheer, Serenity, Balance, Adaptiv, Forgive, Console, Lavender, Wood oils

*Uplift- Any Citrus, Motivate, Peppermint/Spearmint, Rosemary

*Clean the Air- OnGuard, Purify, Lemon

Place some oils from each of these categories by your diffusers so you have them ready and handy to diffuse when you need a pick me up.

The Aroma Essentials kit is a perfect way to replace toxin candles and artificial fragrances and make your house smell amazing! Includes Peppermint, Balance, Breathe, Wild Orange, OnGuard, Citrus Bloom, Serenity, Cheer, Adaptiv, Northern Escape and the LaLuz Diffuser!

SMELLING GOOD- I WANT MY HOUSE TO SMELL GOOD!
Choose 2-3 oils you like the scent of, open the bottles and hold together and swirl under your nose. If you like the scent, diffuse together, if not, continue to experiment until you find a scent you like.

These are a few of my favorites:

*2 drops each of Rosemary & Spearmint (also supports mental & physical fatigue)

*Oatmeal Cookie- 2 drops each of Cassia, Cedarwood & Wild Orange (calming & supports stress)

*2 drops each Balance, Serenity & Frankincense (so good for stress & anxiousness)

*Seasonal blends- Citrus Bloom, Harvest Spice, Holiday Joy, Northern Escape, Hygge, Island Mint. These are formulated specifically for the scent!

Bye-bye Weight, Brain Fog, Fatigue & Cravings!

10/24/2022

BYE-BYE WEIGHT, BRAIN FOG, FATIGUE & CRAVINGS

Have you ever been suprised to find out how old someone actually was? Maybe because they looked significantly older or younger than their age? Our metabolic age, meaning the rate at which our bodies actually age, isn't always equal to our biological age.

Our metabolic health is responsible for our weight, energy, body composition and cognitive performance. All of these things influences how old we appear to be. The stronger and healthier your metabolic function, the better you will feel from the inside out!

Factors that reflect the state of your metabolic health include blood sugar, blood pressure, lipid types and levels and weight. Only 6.8% of American adults have optimal cardiometabolic health! That means 13 out of every 14 people can benefit from metabolic health support right now.

Meet doTERRA's New MetaPWR System

MetaPWR- (short for metabolic health) meets PWR- Personal Wellness Realized
Helps to optimize metabolism, curbs cravings, sheds excess weight and increases stamina
3 products- MetaPWR Essential Oil blend, MetaPWR Advantage and MetaPWR Assist

A closer look at each product:

MetPWR Essential Oil Blend-

A blend of Lemon, Grapefruit, Peppermint, Ginger & Cinnamon
Scientifically tested to curb cravings & stop fat cell accumulation
Available in multiple forms- beadlets & gum for on the go, softgels for travel and oil to add to water

MetaPWR Advantage-

Includes nine unique forms of marine collagen (more comprehensive collagen support & effectiveness)
Added NMN- which is a powerful molecule that helps with cellular repair, energy & aging
Packed with antioxidants- also support healthy aging and works against inflammation
Improves skin elasticity and firmness
Supports lean muscle and connective tissue
Improves cognitive function
Improves metabolic age

MetaPWR Assist-

Evens out blood sugar spikes and dips throughout the day (constant spikes & dips are hard on the body & contribute to poor functioning cells)
Slows absorption of simple carbs, evening out glucose levels in the blood
Been shown to decrease post meal blood sugar spikes by 45% when taken with your meal
More steady blood sugar equals consistent energy levels!
Includes Berberine, Mulberry Leaf extract & MetaPWR Essential Oil blend

My Testimony
After using these products for just two weeks, I noticed:

Significantly firmer, more elastic and toned skin everywhere on my body
Clearer thinking, more motivation and less distractible thoughts
Less inches!
A more positive outlook, emotional capacity and steady emotions

If you are looking for less brain fog, more energy, less weight, stable blood sugar levels, less cravings, better sleep then you likely need some metabolic support!

The MetaPWR system comes in a kit for $179 and includes a free 1-year wholesale membership (25% off) for new customers through December of 2022! For existing customers, the MetaPWR kit is available through LRP orders. Check it out here!

I Want to Learn More about MetaPWR!

Say Goodbye to 80% of Your Health Concerns

9/19/2022

SAY GOODBYE TO 80% OF YOUR HEALTH CONCERNS

Use Lavender to help your family sleep. Place a drop in the palm of your hand, rub it together and then rub on your pillow before bed. It will not only help them go to sleep, but also stay asleep.

Lavender and Tea Tree can be used to help when your eyes are pink.

Tea Tree is very effective to treat an occasional skin blemish. Just dab it on the infected area.

Peppermint and Lavender can be used together to help relieve head tension & open your sinuses.

Lavender can be used to calm itching from bites or after sun and occasional cuts and bruises.

Use a mixture of 10 drops each Peppermint and Deep Blue and fill a roller bottle the remaining way with Fractionated Coconut Oil. This combo has a wonderful, powerful cooling effect on head tension that is a little worse than typical head tension.

Oregano can be rubbed on the bottoms of feet (use a carrier oil– it’s a hot oil) to help occasional sickness. This is powerful for immunity!

DigestZen can be used to help digestive function. 3 drops in a veggie cap or in water, once a day.

Use Lemon & Tea Tree for simple, but very effective household cleaners. Add 10 drops to water and put in a spray bottle.

On Guard supports your body when you don’t feel good and creates a healthy strong immune system so you don’t get sick to start with. It can be used topically, internally or diffused.

Breathe has been known to help clear the sinuses, ease snoring, and clear congestion.

Deep Blue relieves muscle strain after workouts or any muscle/joint discomfort.

Frankincense does anything all the other oils do. Add a drop with all oil applications to boost the effectiveness of the oils.

Peppermint is a great breath freshener and a natural stimulant. Try 1 drop in water or in your palms and inhale the next time you get drowsy when driving.

A few drops of Lemon in water daily promotes regularity with bowels, detox and energy.

Taking two drops each of Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint in a veggie cap each day can help with occasional seasonal allergies.

Next time you have a head congestion take a shower or bath and add 1-2 drops of Peppermint to the water/on the bottom of the shower floor. Add Lavender & Peppermint to bath water for a refreshing after sun relief bath.

With 10 basic essential oils, you can address 80% of your families health concerns. Not only does that save you money from doctor and emergency room visits but it saves you so much time! Essential oils work within minutes and it only takes one drop per application!

The Healthy Start Kit comes with 10 basic essential oils and a diffuser to get you started saving time and money! This month (September 2022) purchase the kit, next month spend 100 pv (or roughly $100) and next month get 50 pv (or $50 in free products)! Contact me for how to get this deal.

Make Essential Oil Use Simple!

8/18/2022

Make Essential Oil Use Simple!

I know getting started with essential oils can feel overwhelming! I remember that feeling when I started my essential oil journey. There seemed to be so many uses for the oils and I wondered if it would ever be simple and easy.

I want to assure you that it can be simple! All you need is three things- a box of oils, a reference book to guide you and and a desire to learn.

An essential oil reference book is a wealth of information and the best place to start!

Each oil is listed with it's properties, top uses and how to use it.
You can also look up an health condition to get recommendations of oils to use for each condition.
Detailed information about application methods (topical, aromatic, diffusing)
Info about dilution, quality & oil classifications
Lots of recipes
Safety and storage

The Essential Life and Modern Essentials are my favorite two reference books! The Modern Essentials is great for beginners. The Essential Life has more chemistry, biology and in depth info. They are both available at the Country Cupboard in Fairbury or on Amazon.

Another great way to learn is to receive my weekly one minute essential oil tips via email/text. You'll get tips, recipes, deals, class offerings and education about oils in small tiny chunks to make it easy and fun to learn!

Sign Me Up for Your Weekly Tips!

5 Benefits of Oil Pulling

6/23/2022

5 BENEFITS OF OIL PULLING

Oil pulling is an oral detoxification done by swishing 1 tablespoon of coconut oil around in your mouth for 10-15 minutes. It works by pulling the toxins out of your mouth and creating a clean environment that contributes to the proper flow of saliva. This makes it curative as well as preventative when it comes to oral health.

5 BENEFITS OF OIL PULLING

Can kill harmful bacteria
Could help reduce bad breath
May prevent cavities
Decreases gum inflammation and improve oral health
Simple and inexpensive

HOW I DO OIL PULLING

First thing in the morning before eating or drinking, swish 1 tablespoon of organic unrefined coconut oil in your mouth and between for 10-15 minutes. I like to do this while I am taking a shower or getting ready for the day.
Make sure you don't swallow the oil. After 10-15 minutes, spit it in a trash can (not in the sink or it will clog the drain over time). Rinse your mouth with warm water and then brush your teeth.
The recommendation is 3-4 times weekly but after doing this for years, I have found that my mouth and teeth feel gross if I don't do it daily.

* I like to add 1 drop of Clove Essential oil to my mouth after adding the coconut oil for an added oral health boost.

Here Comes the Sun!

6/9/2022

HERE COMES THE SUN!

Summer is almost here and so is the sun! Sunshine has so many benefits but what about when you get a little too much? I have the perfect relief for you:

AFTER SUN CARE
In a 4 ounce spray bottle combine:
10 drops Frankincense
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Peppermint
5 drops Geranium
1/2 ounce of FCO
Top with water

Shake and spray on affected area.

And if you would rather avoid the need for AFTER SUN CARE, stay tuned as doTERRA releases a brand new suncare line in July! Excited for these non-toxic, light weight, non nano zinc oxide, water resistant products!

If you are new to essential oils and are looking for the best way to get your oils, check out the doTERRA enrollment kits! All the basic oils in one kit with a free 1-yr wholesale membership ($35 savings with 25% off for the next year!)

Life is Better with Copaiba

3/29/2022

LIFE IS BETTER WITH COPAIBA

Do you struggle with sleep, anxious feelings, poor digestion or poor circulation? Do you wish that you had something that would just make your life better and more comfortable?

Copaiba is an essential oil that most people have never heard about. It comes from the copaiba tree which is native to South America. The main constitute of Copaiba is beta-caryophyllene which is powerfully relaxing, soothing and supports your endocannabinoid system. This system in your body is responsible for managing inflammation and bringing the body systems into balance.

SO HOW IS LIFE BETTER WITH COPAIBA?

Taking a softgel capsule before going to bed can promote a better night's sleep
Using 1-2 drops internally under the tongue or as a softgel daily can support healthy hormones, a stronger nervous system, less discomfort, better digestion, circulation and immunity
Massage on topically to ease discomfort
Add a few drops to your moisturizer to reduce the appearance of blemishes and keep the skin looking clearer and healthier.

WHY I LOVE COPAIBA-

Taking a softgel nightly before bed helps me sleep better and keeps my fingers from falling asleep during the night.
It helps me have an overall calmer mood, less anxious feelings and makes life's challenges easier to deal with.
I notice less congestion in my lymph (think less PMS issues), sinuses, liver (clearer skin and less head tension) and healthy inflammation levels in my veins (think less discomfort and better circulation).
I also notice more hormone balance (less moodiness, bloating and fatigue).

Does this sound like an oil you would like to try? I would be happy to share a sample of this with you so you can also feel power and support of this amazing oil! Or if you don't want to wait, get yours now!

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