Heal Your Heart and Soul: Natural Medicine Miracles
I have recently developed a passion for essential oils because they work. I have used essential oils to overcome many health challenges. I recommend them to everyone.
Oh the benefits of drinking lemon water! Where to begin? First of all, lemon oil is WAY more powerful than squeezing a lemon into your water. It is more concentrated and enhances the benefits you receive. The top reasons you should drink water with lemon oil in it include: ~ It will lower your blood pressure and create better cholesterol levels. ~ It will aid in digestion by removing unwanted waste in your body. ~ It will balance PH levels by alkalizing your water. (really good for weight loss) ~ It will boost your immune system and make your body stronger at fighting off infections. ~ It will help to clear your skin. ~ It gives you more energy to get things done. ~ It boosts your mood and helps you to see things with more optimism. ~ It promotes healing. ~It freshens your breath. ~It helps to purify your body.
Lemon water tastes great. It adds some flavor. For those of you who prefer to drink liquids with flavor (that is totally me) lemon oil will do the trick. I carry a little bottle around with me in my purse. I put a couple drops in my drinks. This is easy to do and very beneficial. I totally recommend it!
A woman who is basically my other mother suffered from a heart attack several weeks ago. She was technically dead when she got to the hospital. The nurses and doctors did not think it looked good. We all prayed and prayed waiting to hear if there was progress being made. After some time and many many miracles later she is now in the rehab center of the hospital. They are teaching her how to walk again and helping her with her speech. Words cannot describe the joy I have felt as I have watched God's hand in her life allowing her to recover. She will be in rehab for a little while. We have been going to visit almost everyday. She has been having a hard time sleeping. So several days ago we took in some Frankincense, Serenity, and Lavender. We rubbed the oils on her feet. We have been doing that every night for the past couple nights. She has been able to sleep A LOT more! She told us how much she loves the oils. They smell so good and they help her to get the rest that she needs. We will continue to put them on her feet when we go and visit. The oils WORK! I have seen them work over and over again.
Well it is officially allergy season for me. One day I was fine and the next I woke up with a sore throat, a runny nose, an achy body, and a headache. I was told to try Peppermint oil and Lemon oil to get rid of my allergies. I put three drops of Peppermint and three drops of Lemon oil on my hands and rub them together. Then I put the oil on my feet, right at the base of my toes. I rub it in and then hold my hands there for about thirty seconds to make sure all the oil is absorbed. It takes me about 10-15 minutes to see a difference. However, after that amount of time I do see results. When my head gets really bad I put Peppermint on the temples of my face and the base of my neck. It is amazing how quickly my headache will subside. I carry peppermint with me everywhere. I cannot count how many times I have used it for spontaneous headaches. It is a great oil! Good luck with your allergies!
Did you know that grapefruit oil can help you lose weight?!
Benefits of Grapefruit oil:
decreases appetite
speeds up metabolism
tones the skin
increases optimism
increases energy
increases motivation
reduces cellulite
improves mood
Since summer is around the corner this is a good oil to have on hand. I rub grapefruit oil on my hands with a tablespoon of coconut oil. I rub my hands together and put it anywhere on my body where I could use toning. I love this oil! I also add several drops to my water bottle. It gives me all the benefits as well as a nice refreshing flavor.
Yesterday I was completely fine. I got up and I did my homework. I was feeling very productive. I got everything done that I needed to get done. Ten minutes before I had to go to class I got completely nauseous. I'm talking extremely nauseous where I had to put sweats on, pull up my hair, grab a bucket, and lay down. I didn't know what to do. I hate throwing up! I went and grabbed an oil called Digestzen. It is a blend of oils that contains the oils: Ginger, Peppermint, Tarragon, Fennel, Caraway, Coriander, and Anise. I rubbed several drops all over my abdomen and then breathed in the rest that was on my hands. I went back to lay down. Within minutes I felt a LOT better! I never did throw up and within the hour I was up and about doing what I normally do. Once again I saw the oils work and was very grateful that I had this one on hand. For those of you who deal with nausea, indigestion, heartburn, bloating, or cramps, I HIGHLY recommend having some Digestzen on hand. It really helps. You wont realize how grateful you are for it until you have these symptoms, you put the oil on, and within minutes you feel better.
Dr. David Hill is doTERRA's Chief Medical Advisor. He is an expert on essential oils. In this video he talks about the future of our health care and what we can do. He also discusses the effects of stress on our bodies.
Dr. Hill quotes Thomas Edison saying "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease."
In this video he proposes that if we can control inflammatory responses in our body than we can control bad health and disease. He states that one half of all Americans right now have chronic inflammation.
Inflammation can be caused by excessive infections, antibiotic use, chlorinated water, emotional trauma, stress, poor diet, environmental toxins, bacteria, viruses, and pathogens. He says that stress is one of the top reasons we have chronic inflammation. Stress causes our body to go through a lot of changes. When we are stressed our body releases cortisol and epinephrine which cause inflammation.
There was a study done to see if inhaling essential oils would help to reduce stress. The results showed a 30% decrease in blood adrenaline levels and a 40% decrease in sympathetic activity. He says that we can also reduce the level of stress in our lives by inhaling essential oils such as lavender, citrus oils, and most of the blends.
I have been doing this when I get stressed. I like to smell Wild Orange and/or Lavender. Just by breathing them in I can feel my body become less tense. It has a very relaxing effect. I rub lavender at the base of my neck every night before I go to bed. It helps me to de-stress and also helps me to sleep well. I usually breathe in Wild Orange in the morning because that gives me more energy. I have noticed a huge difference from doing this. I tend to get stressed and become uptight. I have a mentality of "go.. go.. go.." This helps me to slow down and breathe. Not everything in life is a race. I don't want to become so stressed out that I make myself sick. I am very grateful for the effects of the essential oils!
Since it was just Valentine's Day I have had sweets on my mind. I decided that I would make some peppermint brownies. These seem to be a favorite among our family and friends. You can make brownies from scratch or from a box. It is up to you and how much time you have. Costco makes a delicious brownie mix. So this time I decided I would use that. I followed the recipe on the box and made the brownies. Then, while that was cooling, I made the frosting. I use a simple recipe for butter cream frosting. I found it on the food network. I changed it to include the peppermint oil. This is the recipe I used. Ingredients 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream 7 to 8 drops of doTERRA peppermint oil Directions In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
Add vanilla and cream and peppermint oil and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency. You can find the original recipe here: Butter cream Frosting
When the brownies are done they have a very refreshing taste. We took them to a party and they were gone right away. Everyone was asking for the recipe. It is also fun to crush up candy canes and put them on top. If you are looking for a yummy treat to take to a party or you just crave sweets for yourself, this would be a great recipe to try! Another great way to use essential oils. The more I cook with my oils the more I love them. Essential oils make your food taste delectable. They are the difference between your food tasting good and great!
