Essential Oils

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What are essential oils?

Essential Oils are what give plants their beautiful, aromatic fragrance. Ever notice how the smell of your favorite flower can invoke feelings of joy, love, relaxation or serenity? Our brain has an intimate link between smells and emotions and we can use that to increase our feelings of wellbeing, promote good health and more.

How to Use Essential Oils

Aromatic

The sense of smell is a tool that can elicit powerful physiologic, mental, and emotional responses. Essential oils are quickly absorbed by the smell receptors, which have a direct link to the limbic system by way of the olfactory nerve. The limbic system is part of the brain that supports a variety of functions including smell, emotions, behavior, and memory. For this reason, essential oils have an especially powerful effect via aromatic application.

Some essential oils induce uplifting or invigorating effects, while others are more calming. Diffusion is one of the simplest methods for using essential oils aromatically. Diffusers that use cold air or water are ideal. However, using essential oils aromatically does not require any special diffusing devices.

You can achieve the same health benefits by simply placing a few drops of essential oil in the palm of your hand that is then cupped around the nose as you breathe deeply.

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Topical

Topical application is a very effective method for applying essential oils. Because essential oils have low molecular weights and are lipid soluble, they easily penetrate the skin. Once absorbed, they stay in the applied area for a localized benefit.

Although essential oils are readily absorbed, there are many ways to increase absorption. Using a light massage will increase the blood flow to the area of application, in turn improving distribution throughout the body. Use of a carrier oil can also increase absorption, especially in skin that is dry or flaky as it helps moisturize the skin and slow evaporation of the oil.

It’s always advisable to use small doses throughout the day rather than a single large dose. Start with the lowest possible dose (1–2 drops). A topical dose can be repeated every 4–6 hours as needed. Because every individual is unique, the dose will vary for each individual based on size, age, and overall health status.

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Internal

Certain essential oils have a rich culinary history and can be used as dietary supplements supporting a variety of healthy conditions. When you sprinkle cinnamon on your oatmeal, sip a mug of peppermint tea, or add fresh basil leaves to your spaghetti, you are actually consuming some volatile aromatic essential oil compounds.

Essential oil contributes many health benefits as well as flavoring and aroma properties to foods. When in their concentrated form, essential oils can be used as dietary supplements for more targeted and potent health benefits. Internal use is a very safe and effective method of application because of the sophisticated physiologic processes of our bodies.

When ingested, essential oils directly enter the bloodstream via the gastrointestinal tract, where they are transported throughout the rest of the body. Essential oils are lipid soluble so they are readily transported to all organs of the body, including the brain.

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The Super Powers of Essential Oils

As a doctor and full-time mommy, I have an intimate knowledge of both the study and practice of promoting good health. However, time after time, I marvel at the results I’ve experienced with the use of dōTERRA in alleviating both physical and mental pain. These oils can be used powerfully in transforming our mental and physical state while being a natural source of vitality and good health.

Dr. Sandra Hanna's Experience with dōTERRA Essential Oils

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Why Quality Matters

Essential Oils promote better health when they are quality sourced.

If you are going to be diffusing, ingesting or applying oils directly to your skin you must first be certain your oils are of the highest quality to ensure you and your families safety.

We've chosen doTERRA Essential Oils because we feel they are the superior choice both in quality and how they're sourced. Would you prefer a pineapple grown in Hawaii or Arizona? Hawaii of course! To achieve the highest quality Essential Oil you need to grow the plants in their native land. doTERRA sources all their oils from the areas that are best suited to yield the highest quality plant.

All doTERRA oils have been rigorously tested and received a Certified Pure Tested Grade® (CPTG) rating. The CPTG process certifies that there are no added fillers, synthetic ingredients, or harmful contaminants in their essential oils that would reduce their efficacy. doTERRA even goes a step further, putting all their products and the packaging through a battery of tests to ensure a long and effective shelf-life. This protocol ensures potency, purity, and consistency batch to batch.

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