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December 19, 2011
Do you or someone you know struggle with asthma? Would you like some effective, natural remedies that don’t harm your body or cause side effects? You’ve come to the right place!
A Mom Essentials reader named Melissa asked:
I am looking for some help with asthma. My 3 yr old is showing symptoms, including one serious attack. We have not had him diagnosed because I don’t want steroids or other meds. I watched my little brother go that route a long time ago and would like to avoid it.
So far my treatment regiment has been Breathe, Geranium (just tried it in a pinch because it has worked for inflammation), a tea for bronchial inflammation, and smelling raw honey. I am looking for other ideas for Read more…
November 5, 2011
Did you know that consuming small amounts of dark chocolate periodically is good for health? It’s high in antioxidants and adding essential oils makes it even better! I’ve been a sucker for dark chocolate for a while, so when I found these, I was excited.
We had delicious giveaway for a chance to win one dozen chocolates infused with doTERRA’s essential oils…perfect for the holidays! They are called CHOC”oil”LATES for a reason 
Utah Truffles has combined with doTERRA to create these yummy chocolates. Utah Truffles are a 100% natural European chocolate with no preservatives, no trans fat, no hydrogenated oils and are gluten free. Combined with the highest quality oils that doTERRA provides, the truffles are smooth and delicious! Read more…
August 8, 2011
Instead of drinking soda and other sugared drinks to cool off, I’ve been drinking tons of “sassy water.” This healthy substitute is filtered water with lemon and wild orange essential oils and a dash of stevia. It’s sooooo good! I’ve especially been grateful for it while getting over a sinus infection this past week.
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January 16, 2011
 Hey! This is Jenni’s sister, Emili. Jenni and I aren’t big believers in getting a flu shot. You can read more about her opinion on that here. But we both believe in doing all we can to prevent sickness and working with the tools we have. I would like to tell you about a popular tool we use in our family, doTERRA’s OnGuard essential oil blend.
A few months ago I was in a meeting with Dr. Hill, one of the main developers and researchers on the doTERRA team, and he was explaining a study they had just completed at the University of Oklahoma. It’s in the process of being published, but I’ve learned that it takes a long time to get through that process. I’ll put a link to it once it does though. For now I’ll just summarize. Read more…
July 9, 2010
This was one of my first questions as I learned about essential oils years ago. The first thing I noticed was there is a wide spectrum of prices for essential oils out there. You could pay $5 for one kind of oil by one brand or $100 for a bottle by another brand. What’s the difference?
I am currently taking an aromatherapy course through Dr Christopher’s School of Natural Healing, and one thing I’m learning is that the same plant can have different compounds and constituents depending upon what variety it is, where it’s grown, how it’s processed and what parts of the plant are used.
Usually, there is one specific part of a plant that contains essential oil of the highest medicinal value. Many producers Read more…
July 1, 2010
I’ve always loved brownies, but I couldn’t eat them for a long time. They were too rich with unhealthy ingredients that set off my allergies and made me sick. Now I’ve found a healthier recipe that uses natural sweeteners and has perfect, peppermint taste.
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June 22, 2010
I was featured on Passionate Homemaking website!
There were over 800 entries for this free essential oil kit & bottle of Breathe! Amazing! There are definitely many people out there looking for more tools for health!
May 7, 2010
Mike had to put staples in our son Isaac‘s head the other night.
 Isaac, 7 years old, was playing with his brother. They had covered some PVC pipe with a foam swim noodle.
Unfortunately, when it got thrown at Isaac’s head, the foam slipped down so the sharp end of the PVC gouged him just Read more…
April 6, 2010
Earaches are not difficult to resolve at home.
The most economical tool is garlic. Garlic oil can be rubbed on the bottoms of the feet, around the ear and dripped in (2 drops in each ear) at night to kill infection. Two cloves of garlic is equal in strength to an adult dose of penicillin.
March 28, 2010
Did you know that smelling peppermint could increase recall by 28%? That’s significant, especially if we could harness that power when our kids really need it, like during tests or recitals.*
I pulled out my peppermint when I was writing the thesis for my master herbalist program. It cleared my mind and helped me focus better.
You can just open the bottle and smell it, or you can put 3 drops in a little water in a diffuser like this. Read more…
January 2, 2010
I’ve had 2 calls in the last week about sore or strep throat, so I thought I’d share my recommendations.
My throat is my barometer for the well-being of my body. When my throat starts to hurt, I know I need to cut back on heavy foods (especially after the holidays) and give my body a break.
Here are a few things I do to help my body get balanced again and fight any infections that may be starting. Read more…
November 17, 2009
*** Please note this story was updated on October, 2010 and September, 2011. You can read the updates at the end of the post. ***
My oldest son, Noah was born with sensitive skin – extremely sensitive. He was a happy baby with baby zits and an adorable smile. We thought he just had dry skin because we live in the desert.
 His cheeks were always red from the dryness. But it also affected him in his cute little rolls, his elbows, back of his knees, and his ankles. Read more…
July 1, 2009
I’m doing a vendor booth for Doterra oils this weekend at the American Family Festival. I went to a meeting this morning, on last minute details and learned that Lena Hughes, mom of the Hughes Brothers (largest performing family in the world, from Branson, MI) had twisted her ankle last night.
When the meeting ended, I pulled out a bottle of Vickie’s “Cuts and Bruises” oil and dripped it all over her swollen ankle. After a couple minutes, she was very surprised to report that it felt better.
When you’re running a HUGE event, you want to at least be able to walk around, right? Read more…
June 30, 2009
I was out surveying my garden today, and there were some little flies buzzing around my face, driving me absolutely crazy. So I decided to get out my “Terrashield,” Doterra’s repellent oil blend, and apply some to myself.
First of all, I’ve bought a lot of “natural” bug repellents, and most of them smelled strongly unpleasant, but I continued to use them because I hate DEET. It causes neurological damage, especially to small children. Read more…
June 4, 2009
 My sister, Emili, invited me to a meeting a few months ago, to learn about a new company selling essential oils. Just the previous month, I had dropped a wad of money buying essential oils from Vickie for my emergency preparedness cabinet.
Essential oils have a pretty long shelf life if they are protected from heat, oxygen and light. So I figured it would be a good investment. With the economy the way it is, I wanted to be prepared with effective tools with which to care for my family. Read more…
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