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The blog is a good spot to get tips, tricks and tools to help you live a natural solutions lifestyle. I’ve got educational posts to help you learn more about doTERRA essential oils - how to use them, what they’re good for, DIY projects and lots of recipes too. Plus, the blog is where I share my personal life experiences, life-hacks, and TONS of tips on self-care, mental health and more.

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Cedarwood

Because Cedarwood is a grounding oil that can promote emotional balance, it's a good essential oil to diffuse at the end of a long day when you want to create a relaxing environmen...

Night Terrors - I wish I had oils when...

Have you ever thought to yourself if only?  Or I wish?  Well, that is TOTALLY me now that I’ve been introduced to essential oils.  I often find myself laughing and saying I wish I ...

Cypress

Even though dōTERRA Cypress is not recommended for internal use, it can still be used topically or aromatically and possesses no fewer benefits. If you’ve never used Cypress, it’s ...

Stump Treatment - Life as an Amputee

You have an amputation, you're fully healed from the surgery and you're ready to rock your first prosthetic.  Now this may not be as applicable or relevant to someone with an arm o...

Cinnamon Bark

Among the many benefits of Cinnamon Bark oil is the powerful cleansing properties*. For this reason, dōTERRA recently formulated a mouthwash that includes Cinnamon Bark oil, and bo...

Follicular Sores Burn - Life as an Amputee

So lets chat.  Last week we discussed using essential oils and related products over "the cream" to help with follicular sores, right?  And we know that Steve decided to give it a ...

Lemon

Yum, dōTERRA Lemon!  This top-selling essential oil is one of the most versatile.  Check out this short video on a few highlights of those uses: Do you love a clean, fresh, and cit...

Vagisil® or Essential Oils!?! - Life as an Amputee

Ew!  Gross right!?!  Trust me, I know what you're thinking!  What in the world does Vagisil® (moving forward I will refer to this as "the cream" because I don't want to have to kee...

Sandlewood

One of the top benefits of Sandalwood is the ability to promote a smooth complexion and healthy looking skin. Add dōTERRA Sandalwood to your skincare routine to enjoy newly rejuven...

Standing for the First Time - Life as an Amputee

The wound vacuum comes off, the wound heals, now what? It's time to wrap your brain around this new life.  It's time to get off the couch.   It's time to do physical therapy.  It's...

Vetiver

dōTERRA Vetiver has a unique, exotic aroma that’s sweet, woody, caramel, and smoky making it ideal for calming emotions. For a relaxing and stress free evening at home, use Vetiver...

Intro to Essential Oils - Life as an Amputee

Steve had wound care coming the our home 3 days a week for several weeks to change the dressing on the wound vac and check on the healing progress.  Eventually when Sports Authorit...

Patchouli

Internally dōTERRA Patchouli has historically been used to help reduce appetite,* support healthy circulation,* and to freshen breath.  As a member of the mint family, it blends we...

Wound Vac's Suck! - Life as an Amputee

So, of course, it would be too much to ask to have the hospital get things organized enough to ensure that Steve could go home on Monday.  After surgery on Friday and having to spe...

Spearmint

Spearmint is frequently used in salads, drinks, and desserts, but did you know that it has been used for centuries for its digestive benefits*?  dōTERRA Spearmint is great for prom...

Date Night at the Hospital - Life as an Amputee

Between 11/2 and 12/1 Steve was doing great.  He had gotten his pain under control, was healing, going to his follow-ups every week and being told all was well.  On Tues, 11/29 Ste...

Pamper Yourself with doTERRA - FREE downloadable guide

Pampering yourself with doTERRA won't get any easier. This guide will walk you through the essential oils and products that are great for mood management, enhancement and raising y...

Grapefruit

Add dōTERRA Grapefruit to your body scrubs and body wash to stimulate smooth and radiant skin. Enjoy the fruity and spry flavor of Grapefruit in your morning smoothie to *support a...

DRUGS! - Life as an Amputee

How frustrating!  From Sunday, 10/30 to Wednesday, 11/2  Steve spent more time back at the hospital in severe pain.  What's worse, is them not being able to figure out why he was i...

Ginger

Do you love to try new foods? dōTERRA Ginger is a main ingredient in many Asian dishes for its hot, fragrant flavor. It may be more familiar to you as it’s used more commonly in sw...


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