Quality matters!  Especially when using the therapeutically.  It is important that oils you select are tested, certified to be pure, potent, genuine and authentic.  Everyday you make health choices for you and your family, even if you don’t know it.  Some of those choices are through what you place on or in your body to what is used to clean your home.

As a user of Doterra Essential oils the information that is shared on the blog will be my experience with these oils and products because I, my family and friends use the products and can speak to their effectiveness.  **As a consumer you have the personal responsibility to read and research your products, use common sense, exercise prudence and become a skilled user of these potent plant extracts. **

The way to receive the most effectiveness of the essential oils is to use them appropriately.

• Aromatic – Diffuse with a diffuser (in your home, office or car); inhale with cupped hands; inhale from the oil bottle or wear an oil pendant (necklace).  The aroma can elicit powerful physiological, mental and emotional responses. Have you ever smelled a particular smell and you could remember that smell and what you were doing and who you were with at a particular time?  That is this potential concept.  Essential oils are volatile, meaning they evaporate rapidly and are rapidly absorbed into the body.
• Topical – essential oils are fat-soluble and therefore when applied to the directly to the skin their compounds are absorbed readily and enters the blood stream.   Apply to area of pain or concern (dilute as needed0; apply under the nose, back of the neck, forehead or wrists.  To affect the entire body use the bottom of the feet, spine and or navel area.  Also, to effect the specific organs of the body, apply to the reflex points of the feet, hands or ears (called reflexology).  Many oils are able to be used NEAT (without a carrier oil) and others require dilution with a carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil, argon oil, olive oil – to name a few.
• Internal (always validate that the oil may be taken internal by reviewing the product container – it should have supplemental facts listed if not DO NOT USE – be an informed consumer) – Drop oil in water and drink, under the tongue (hold a few seconds and then swallow), put a few drops into a veggie capsule and swallow.

I sincerely hope that has been helpful and activates you to begin a journey of Essential Oil use in a safe and effective manner.  Please leave a comment/questions below.

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