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Did you know that traumatic memories can be released simply by using the sense of smell and essential oils? Aromatherapy is an awesome tool for emotional support and has a powerful influence on our emotions. For example, if you have experienced a lot of trauma and used Wild Orange Essential Oil it would help you to feel uplifted, calm, happier and more hopeful. Persistent trauma can cause a lack of endorphins. Endorphins enable us to experience pleasure and protect us from p hysical and emotional pain. They help us cope better with everyday situations. When our endorphin levels are low, our body craves the endorphin benefits and this can cause behavioural changes and even addictions. Addictions such as gambling, video games, drugs, thrill-seeking activities. Anything that generates endorphins, as we continue seeking our body's needs that are not being met. The molecules in essential oils cross the blood-brain barrier and assist in releasing th...

It is said that we have lost our natural instinct to regularly activate our thymus gland. After puberty, the thymus starts to slowly shrink and become replaced by fat. As modern medicine tries to imitate the roles of a healthy immune system, the system can become even less able to do what it is meant to do. Also known as the happiness point, the thymus gland's role is to keep our life energy vibrating at a high frequency. But when there is an emotional or physical disturbance, it can cause the thymus gland to shrink and cause depletion in this energy which is vital for our health. We have all had times when we grasp or rub our chest when we either get a fright or are suffering extreme stress. Gorillas also pound their chest before going into a battle. Both situations require the thymus gland to be stimulated. In the case of a gorilla thumping his chest before a battle, this would release any fear, increase his energy and prepare his immune system to deal with...

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 ...

Emotions & Moods Most of us can do with some help in this area of our lives. There's a doTERRA blend to help no matter if it is for anger issues or something to help with anxious feelings. I love both of these kits and I love the emotional side of aromatherapy. It's so interesting when you delve into the scientific side of how and why it helps us so much. I won't bore you with the details in here, that can be found anywhere on the internet, but know that there is a lot more to these oils than just smelling good. This is my absolute passion, I love everything to do with essential oils and emotions/moods. The Emotional Aromatherapy Kit can be bought as 5ml bottles which are great for diffusing or you can get them in touch rollers which are pre-diluted and ready to apply to your wrists, over your heart or on your spine. If you don't want to buy the full kit you can also buy the single bottles as well. They include: Motivate - for confidence and courage Cheer - f...