Showing posts with label Balance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Balance. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Diffuser Recipes

I
Love
My
Diffuser.

All
Of
Them.

I currently own a Whisper Diffuser that I use in my house and classroom. I also have a USB Diffuser that I use in my car and in my computer when I am working. I also have a little personal diffuser called a Whispy. 

These are my FAVORITE diffuser recipes:

#1 - All Time Favorite
Stimulates and make you happy!

4 Grapefruit
3 Lavender
3 Lime
2 Basil

Calming Blend
4 Geranium
3 Lavender
3 Bergamot 
2 Clary Sage

Relaxation Blend
3 Balance
3 Lavender

Hibernation Blend
3 Bergamot
3 Frankincense
3 Roman Chamomile
3 Vetiver

or Ambien Blend
3 Lavender
2 Vetiver
2 Clary Sage
2 Roman Chamomile
1 Frankincense
1Ylang Ylang
1 Wild Orange

Zen Blend
3 Grapefruit
3 Bergamot
3 Lime
2 Ginger
1 Sandalwood

Headache Blend
3 Marjoram
3 Thyme
3 Rosemary
3 Peppermint
3 Lavender

Anti-Depressant Blend
3 Bergamot
3 Lime
1 Sandalwood

Christmas Tree
4 White Fir
3 Frankincense
1 Wild Orange

or you could just order the Holiday Joy Blend that is out from now until Christmas.
It smells LOVELY!


-danielle





Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Wellness Wednesday: Migraines & other headaches

Headaches: I have one word for you:
PEPPERMINT.

Headaches can not only be disruptive, they can be physically debilitating.
I have always suffered from headaches.
Now mine are not as bad as the headaches many people I know get. 
Mine tend to deal with stress and blood sugar.
But occasionally I get a major whizz-bang migraine.

Those used to lay me out for 3 days, in a dark room, trying not to vomit while living on a diet of nothing but Diet Pepsi.

Not anymore!
In fact, no headache stops me now.

I use Balance daily, and reapply when I get a headache.
I use Slim and Sassy if it is a blood sugar issue: it even out blood sugar and has a good dose of Peppermint in it.
If it is a tension/stress headache I use PastTense: it has some of my favorite oils in it; including Peppermint and Basil.

And
Stress in my life usually leads to 
MIGRAINES.
Ugh.
I am weird in that they tend to hit as the stress is decreasing, not in the build up or in the peak.

But that is not ALWAYS the case.

They also tend to give me good warning with some wonky vision.
(I have to admit some of those auras are pretty cool.)

The warning isn't very long, usually only a few minutes but it does give me time to jump to action and treat myself before the migraine takes over my life. 

I have my migraine treatment down to 30 minutes, and they have become a nuisance rather than something that brings my life to a screeching halt.

Migraines no longer drop me in bed in a dark room for 2 or 3 days.
Now they are a little ride on the wild side that is 15 minutes or less.

With my schedule, that is a very, very good thing.

My secret?
I use Deep Blue.
On the back of my neck.
More specifically on the base of my brain stem or Suboccipital Triangle.
 
I also put it on my temples and across my forehead where I get a ring of pain.
I do this A LOT.
Frequently. 
Probably about every 15 minutes. 

The best part is when I can 'watch' my vision turn back to normal. 
I often wonder if this is what people with less than perfect vision feel like when they get glasses or contacts!

I also take DigestZen for the inevitable stomach queasys.

The number one thing that all these recommendations have in common is peppermint. 

Like with all healing, different people react better to different things.

Some other ideas for Migraines, and Headaches in general are:

Frankincense, Lavender, Marjoram, PastTense, and Peppermint.
Other things that have had positive result include: Basil, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary and Wintergreen.

On a side note: I use Balance, Basil, and Rosemary almost daily. 
I use Lavender, Marjoram and DigestZen several times a week.
I have used every one of these recommendations with the exception of Ginger, within the last 3 months.

It is interesting that the same things that kick my headaches are the same things I use for my daily life. 
I LOVE being a healer in home and having control over my health and the health of my family. 

Want any of these products?
Have additional questions?
Please feel free to ask or order in the comments, to email me at danielle.doterra at gmail dot com.
or order directly for yourself here!

-danielle

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

The Challenge of Balance

Yeah, I am pretty horrible at balancing my life.
But I am working at it and getting better.

Balance was the first essential oil I really used.
I used it because I fell madly in love with the smell.
I used it for awhile.
Then I stopped using it.
I can't say that I had an amazing moment where I knew it was helping me - until I quit using it.

I use it morning and night.

All about

BALANCE
Grounding Blend
Mood, Energy and Body Systems Enhancer

Balance is an amazing blend that is very grounding and helpful for recovering Balance inside and outside the body.  Anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, calming, soothing to the nerves, supports the pancreas in processing sugar and carbs, pain relief to muscles, coordination enhancer, helps cells remember how to be perfect.

Contains:

Spruce: Antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiparasitic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, hormone-like activity (clears those receptor sites), cortisone-like action, improves circulation, immune 
stimulant, very good with improving lung/sinus issues, great for sciatica/lumbago issues, 
motivates muscle intelligence for repair. Grounding and helps with emotional release.

Rosewood: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, acne relief, nerve tonic, anti-depressant, mood lifting, stress reduction, good cell regenerator and deodorant. Tonic effect on the body without being a general stimulant but it is an immune stimulant (works well with Chronic Fatigue). Very powerful spiritual awareness oil for inner clarity. 

Blue Tansy: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic/anesthetic, anti-itching, relaxant, gentle hormone-like activity in that it clears receptor sites so proper matches within the hormone world take place. Great affinity for soft tissue tuning, clears excess debris from tissues so that improved oxygenation takes place so age reduction at the cellular level happens. Gentle to the skin and gentle in its action – soothing in nature. Relieves anger, and promotes a feeling of self-control.

Frankincense: Volumes have written on the benefits (used in medicinal and ceremonial practices since the beginning of record keeping); antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumoral, immunostimulant, antidepressant, muscle relaxant, excellent for skin conditions, brain tonic, neurotonic, respiratory infections and mind clearing. Increases spiritual awareness, promotes meditation, improves attitude and uplifts spirits. (Master oil - that it often makes other elements step up to their potential –can draw out the maximum benefits when combined with others). Restores DNA and RNA to the original recipe. 
Dr. Hill put together a book available:Frankincense www.aromatools.com

All recommendations shared with this document are effective ONLY with 
dōTERRA Balance Blend

Pancreas, Spleen, Pineal, Hypothalamus, Liver, Thyroid Glands and Limbic System all love this blend and benefit as it moves through your system smoothly and efficiently after being applied to your skin or breathed in from being diffused.

Aroma Touch Technique:  Balance is one of the oils of the Aroma Touch Technique which is a practical gentle way of balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and can be learned and applied by everyone. 
Contact me to make an appointment!

Diffuse Balance to lift moods, clear minds and create an atmosphere of expectation of anything 
good is possible.

Anxiety Relief: Apply Balance on the back of the neck, over the heart and on the wrists – rub 
wrists together and inhale

Locked in Grief Due to Personal Loss:  Balance 4 drops, Melissa 2 drops, Wild Orange 4 drops, and Lavender 2 drops; Gently mix and apply to wrists, over the Heart, on the throat, on the back of the neck and on low back, 3 times a day.

“STUCK”- Feeling Stuck (seriously depressed about self)– unable to change habits that have proven you are making yourself unhappy but unclear about what to do different.  Balance 4 drops, Melissa 3 drops, Grapefruit 3 drops, and White Fir 3 drops; gently mix and apply to wrists, over the heart and on the back of the neck and on the bones behind the ears and start your new plan with an expectation that you will feel different and that is good. Reapply as needed.

Apply Balance (Wrists, low back and feet) as first oil in series for relief of a condition and you will be pleasantly surprised at how well each additional oil seems quicker and stronger in it’s 
effectiveness. You can use less and enjoy more benefits because the first thing Balance does in your system is to coordinate the electro-magnetic energy that flows throughout your body (like the orchestra conductor, fine tunes all instruments --organs and nerve chains--to work together more smoothly). Balance has a special relationship with the information that runs up and down your spine in that it sings to the energy and nerve chains and brings them into harmony quickly.

Babies or Physically Handicapped: Learning to walk or crawl – put drop of Balance on the 
bottom of each foot at the beginning of the day and after lunch and the coordination and sense of “Balance” will be enhanced – fewer bruises.

Young Children: Starting a new sport – in neighborhood or in classes – 2 drops of Balance on the bottoms of each foot prior to putting on thick athletic socks to go learn the sport or dance lessons – the cellular memory of the moves will be quick and the smoothness into better performance will be enhanced – more fun for all.

Young Adults: Prior to Yoga instruction or Beginning Running or Spinning at the Gym or new 
Body Work – Apply Balance to Lower back, wrists, bottoms of both feet and the back of the neck then put on your nice cotton socks—you will be surprised at the ease with which new moves are achieved and the endurance expanded and more fun.

Sports:  Prior to exertion apply Balance to the low back and back of neck so that Energy flow is clear and focused on the sport – for swimming apply 15 minutes Prior to jumping into the water to be effective.

Adults: Prior to gardening clean up in spring or fall – apply Balance to the low back, wrists, back of knees and on the bottoms of feet before you put on your nice cotton socks and remember to stretch really good before you start this project and again when you finish.  Apply Balance 4 drops with Lemongrass 3 drops to any sore muscles when you finish or the next day so you can walk better.

Adults: Going for Chiropractic adjustments – apply “Balance” prior to the adjustment, to the 
bottoms of both feet, your lower back, wrists and the back of the neck – 2 minutes prior or up to 1 hour prior – the adjustment will go smoother and will be more likely to hold longer.

Adults:  Prior to physical therapy of any kind, apply Balance Prior to therapy session –low back, wrists, back of the neck, bottoms of the feet. Will encourage re-education of the tissues you are there to rehabilitate. If post knee or hip replacement – be generous with the Balance on as many areas as possible to hasten the “Balance” Recovery of your body.

Physical soreness after exercise – mix Balance 4 drops, Basil 3 drops, White Fir 2 drops, 
Lavender 3 drops and apply for quick relief.

PTSD:  Post Traumatic Shock Syndrome:  Inhale Balance 2 drops rubbed together on hands. Drink water with Grapefruit or Lemon in it, layer with InTune and focus on now.

Closed Head Injury:  Balance on top of head, on the forehead, on the bones behind each ear, on the triangle at the base of the skull (generously here with equal parts of Frankincense and Wild Orange) and on the point half way up to the top of the head from the neck; then on the wrists and low back; do this every hour while massaging Balance 2 drops, White Fir 3 drops, Melissa 2 drops, Lemon 3 drops and Geranium 2 drops on the bottoms of feet concentrating on the pads of the toes and the foot parts just where the toes meet the fleshy part of the foot. Do the foot massage every two times of applying to head—and encourage to drink lots of water.

Recovering from Addiction:  Balance 5 drops, Geranium 4 drops, Helichrysum 3 drops, White Fir 2 drops and Deep Blue 1 drop.  Gently blend and apply to all areas of pain when withdrawing from a substance or a chemical addiction as the nerve chains will cry out to complain of the change.  

This is one of the blends that we use  for alcohol, drug or sugar withdrawal. We apply it to the
forearms, the back of the neck , the bones behind the ears, the bottoms of the feet and give the person some positive reading or listening and keep them very busy. Person recovering has to admit that they want something to change or the blend will only temporarily relieve the cravings and pain.

Driving Long Distances: Before, during and after trip apply Balance on low back on wrists and on the back of the neck; will keep circulation going and will keep muscles and joints flexible and nerves calm and focused.  If very tired apply several drops of Patchouli on the back of the neck and Peppermint internally and eternally.

-danielle

Monday, November 11, 2013

A Few Video Drops of Wellness

Veterans Day: I have been thinking about our Veterans and the many after effects of serving.
PTSD, Depression, Physical Ailments, etc..

I have worked with a few veterans. I love recommending essential oils to them. There are so many of them that work well on the Mood Matrix. My first recommendation is the Balance blend, then I add one or more of the 'happy oils' - usually the citrus ones. And that got me thinking about a few videos and other things I have seen about the blend.
So here we go! 
Here are a few easy to watch, informative videos!!



This first one is a news story about the use of essential oils in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Room




We were told at Convention this year that Vanderbilt University is now starting to use Essential Oils in harmony with their regular treatment of their patients. 
This makes me so happy! As I have said, it is about finding a balance between holistic and allopathic medicine.

This next video is a blood sample taken from Dr. Hill.
You will see in the beginning how the cells are clumped together, things just seemed to be 'gummed' up.
Dr. Hill used the doTerra Balance Blend on his feet, and had another sample taken 30 seconds later.



Can you see what a difference just a LITTLE bit of an essential oil makes?
I tell you, these things are amazing powerhouses.
They are here to HELP you!


If you are not using these in your life, and want to,
(I say want to  because I feel like how you take care of your body is your personal choice, but really, you need to!)

Anything that may be bothering you?
Cold? Headaches?
I have something that will help you!

Fill out the wellness form, and email it to me at danielle dot doterra at gmail dot com.
You can find the wellness form here.

Keep counting those drops!
And all the Veterans get a automatic full bucket today.
And every day.
We thank you.

-danielle