Karen's Place

This is one of those things where I thought I was the only person in the world to feel this way. Well, not really the only person but I didn't realise that a huge percentage of the developed world feels the same. In fact, in the U.S. a study found that 81% of people, adults and children get the Sunday night blues. They also found that for most people it starts around 4pm. I have a few little tips that definitely help to cheer me up and stop me moping around wasting time every  Sunday night. Through the day a good blend to diffuse is: 5 drops Bergamot 2 drops Roman Chamomile 2 drops Ylang Ylang Bergamot gives hope and helps us see life with more optimism. Roman Chamomile is calming and helps us feel fulfilled. Ylang Ylang brings joy and acceptance. Make Sunday your fun day. Do things that you and your family enjoy doing. Go outside in the fresh air and get a little bit of sun (apply your natural sunscreen first). This will help you f...

I always advise people to use glass when putting essential oils in their water or storing them. Even diluted essential oils will eat away at plastic in some cases. Essential oils will break down most plastics. Some people will argue “if it does that to plastic, then imagine what it’s doing to us!” But we aren't made of plastic! The chemical reaction when we use essential oils in or on our bodies is not the same as when we combine it with a plastic. Essential oils are highly concentrated substances extracted from trees and plants. They are the lifeblood and immune systems of plants. Essential oils have structures similar to our hormones. Essential oils are carbon-based, like our bodies. So our bodies know how to use them. They work with our bodies to break down toxins and remove them from our bodies. Plastic is made up of toxic chemicals. So essential oils will naturally break it down. Citrus oils, in particular, have a chemical make-up that is known to interfe...

If you are new to essential oils this blog will help you learn how to use each of doTERRA's top ten oils. Once you start using them and discover just how powerful they are, you will want them as an essential tool in your home . First up is  On Guard , doTERRA's Protective Blend. Use when you need relief from sniffles and seasonal threats.  Diffuse when you are worried about what is going around the school, daycare or any crowded area you or your kids are attending. Apply to your kids' feet before sending them to school/daycare when seasonal threats are high. Mix a couple of drops with 2 drops of Lemon essential oil and honey in a teaspoon to soothe a sore throat. Put a couple of drops in your air conditioning vents. It smells amazing. Swish a couple of drops with water around your mouth after dental work. Add 2 drops to a veggie capsule to give your immune system a boost. Gargle a drop in water to freshen breath and to soothe a sore throat. Add ...

I love Lime Essential Oil. It is nice to add to so many different diffuser blends. It's uplifting for me. It is a nice one to diffuse mid afternoon when the slump usually happens. Lime is also known as a tonic and a purifier. I love that it prevents ageing symptoms and can be used for everything from tired muscles to fighting viral infections. This is definitely anoth er oil to add to your medicine cabinet as it has so many uses. You can read what doTERRA says about Lime oil here . You can buy the oil  here . However, if you would like to sign up for a wholesale account (no obligations - order when and if you like) and get 25% discount, you can contact me (see below). Thanks for reading Karen xx Subscribe to our mailing list                             If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team you can email me or contact me on th...

Before I had my kids I never really thought about allergies or toxins. As long as I stayed away from Bactrim antibiotics, due to my reaction to sulfa, I didn't have to worry about them. That was until I started working again after my boys were all in school. Over the course of a few years, I developed more and more allergies and intolerances to so many things. All of a sudden I couldn't touch my cats and dogs without breaking out in hives, sneezing and having itchy eyes. I also noticed when I was working in my garden that certain plants would make me sneeze and itch. I became overloaded with toxic build up and my immune system suffered. I was struggling with so many different allergies. I had to keep a food journal because things that I had eaten all my life started making my stomach bloat and I felt nauseous after almost every meal. I came to realise that I could no longer eat gluten or dairy. I discovered that dairy was causing stomach upsets and contributed to the h...