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Testimonial Tuesday: Lacy's Story

Where would you turn if your current form of health care was not working?
Wouldn't you love to offer a such an amazing solution to your family and friends health concerns?
I have watched so many amazing changes in the ones I love because of Doterra essential oils.

Testimonial Tuesday!

At the start of our essential oil journey I have to admit that I was really skeptical about how effective the oils really were and if I could really justify investing in them. It was hard to believe that they would work well enough that we could replace over-the-counter medicine with essential oils. So my dilemma was, how do I use these oils with an open mind and not "will" a result either way. After struggling with this for a little while I noticed something interesting. Our little 9 month old was teething and the only thing I knew to give her to help with the pain at night was Tylenol for infants.  Then I was introduced to Lavender, my wife told me to put it on her feet, back, and also rub it on her gums, so I gave it a try. From the first time I used Lavender on her gums I could tell that she calmed down so much faster than with Tylenol! night after night I would use the Lavender and I was able to get her back to sleep faster and faster ( which in turn got me to bed faster as well). I could see how well the Lavender had worked and it felt good to be able to give my child something that didn't have the side effects like we see in most over the counter products. I also came to the realization that there was no way for me to "will" this to work on my daughter. She either stopped hurting and crying, or didn't. She has no idea what it was that I was giving her, she didn't have an opinion either way. I knew at that time that this essential oil stuff was the real deal and that I needed to give it a fair chance. Our daughter is now 20 months and we have never had to take her to the Doctor for any type of illness, just her regular checkups. We haven't had to fill one prescription for her. We have been able to treat every cold, ear infection, sore tooth, bump, and scrape with the Doterra oils . Seeing how healthy she is, has for sure made me a believer.

 

Cole T.

Basted Holiday Turkey Recipe Featuring dōTERRA Fragrant and Flavorful Stuffing

I can't wait to try this wonderful new recipe this Thanksgiving!

Basted Holiday Turkey Recipe Featuring dōTERRA Fragrant and Flavorful Stuffing

Testimonial Tuesday!

 The oils are amazing! I tried them on my autistic son (20). He NEVER sits down and watches a tv show with my husband and I. Well, the other night he sat down and watched the whole show! He loves the oil and the smell. I have been experimenting with the oil and deep tissue massage on him and he just loves it. It is so nice to have something that relaxes his vestibular system. His true personality has really sparkled in such a short amount of time.

Thank you Peaceful Child Blend!

Jan P

Doterra Seizure Video

I just watched the most amazing video that I just have to share. I have no idea who this family is but their story is so sweet. I LOVE that there are millions of stories like this and LOVE that I am using these amazing oils on my family.

Testimonial Tuesday!

One day I sat in Pat's office telling her about my 4yr old's hyper active behavior during a reading class we were enrolled in, and how discouraged I was feeling about being able to control my son in the class room setting. She told me that she was going to a meeting and would find out what is the best oil for those types of issues. The next time I saw her she told me about the Peaceful Child blend. I was very interested, she gave me the bottle and I used it immediately that night after bath time. I rolled it on my son’s feet and left him sitting in his room with a book. Normally in that situation he would be up and running as soon as I walk out the door way. When I returned a few minutes later he was still looking through the book. I took note but wasn't convinced the oil was the reason.

 

The real test came that following Saturday at reading class. I did everything exactly the same as the week before, that had been so frustrating. Except this time I rolled the oil on his feet before we got out of the car. In class he was observant and paid attention to the teacher, he participated and raised his hands to answer questions. I was so happy, I felt like there was significant improvement from the week before. We used Peaceful Child throughout the remainder of the reading classes and had amazing results. I also use it on my son when I see a temper tantrum coming on. I use it for my 2yr old son as well as needed. Peaceful Child improves my children's moods, they are more easy going, respectful, and happy.

Both my sons know what to do when we are using oils, they lift up their feet in preparation of getting oils rubbed on them and enjoy rubbing oils on their feet and tummies. DoTerra oils have improved the quality of my life and the life of my children. I love them. I love the Peaceful Child blend. I am so grateful that Pat has the knowledge she does and came to me with this suggestion. Thank you Pat!

Much love,

Bonnie B.

Bergamot & Grapefruit Body wash

To go along with our Testimonial this week, I am so excited to share with you guys: doTerras NEW Moisturizing BODY WASH with Bergamot and Grapefruit.  Available November 1^st and only available while supplies last.

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Testimonial Tuesday!

My favorite essential oil is Whisper! I just love the way it smells. So I wear it everyday and am constantly telling people to smell how wonderful it is. One night I was sitting outside by my pool and thinking to myself. I found myself saying, “I kinda like myself, I’m really ok with who I am. I love myself!” I felt silly saying this out loud but I was happy with the way I felt. I’d really never said the words I love myself before.

                A few days later I was having a stressful day at work and I looked up the essential oils I could use for stress. Bergamot was one of the first suggestions. My daughter informed me that Bergamot was in one of my blends. We looked up each of my blends in the Modern Essentials book. We found out that Bergamot was in the whisper blend that I loved so much.

I decided to look Bergamot up in the emotions book (Emotional Healing with Essential Oils by Daniel Mcdonald) and found out that it is for self-confidence and SELF LOVE. Unknowingly, that is exactly what the whisper was doing. It was giving me that self-confidence and helping me to love myself for who I am.

 

Lisa P

Welcome to my Blog!

Welcome to Healthy Homes & Happy Families blog!

 I absolutely love DoTerra essential oils and feel that there is so much information to be shared. Not everyone has time to attend an educational class to teach them about the oils. Although I do feel classes are SO informational and helpful; here I hope to break it down with quick tips, testimonials, articles and even short webinars. Essential oils have brought me a sense of empowerment to take control of the emotional and physical health of myself and loved ones. I love knowing that I am bringing a positive, healthy, natural change to people lives!

 

Protect Your Family During Flu Season with On Guard: Part 4

Don’t let flu season catch you off guard!

For an extra immunity boost, use On Guard^® Protecting Throat Drops. It can be a potent addition to a defensive health strategy against seasonal threats and infectious outbreaks.

dōTERRA’s On Guard Protecting Throat Drops help calm and soothe dry, scratchy throats while supporting a healthy oral environment. The anti-microbial properties of the essential oils in the On Guard blend, when taken internally, can also support your body’s immune system.

These drops are perfect to keep on hand during the cold and flu season and is a convenient way for a quick immunity pick-me-up.

Take On Guard Protecting Throat drops when you have a sore throat, cold, feel like you are getting sick, or need an extra immunity boost.

For additional oral health to help support your immune system, use On Guard^® Natural Whitening Toothpaste as your first line of defense against germs and other pathogens that can infect the mouth and throat.

According to a study¹ on essential oil mouth rinses, the study reviewed the efficacy of an essential oil antiseptic mouth rinse versus dental floss in controlling interproximal gingivitis. They found that in addition with professional dental hygiene care and brushing teeth over six months, rinsing twice daily with an essential oil–containing mouth rinse was at least as good as flossing daily in reducing interproximal plaque and gingivitis.

Tip on how to use On Guard Natural Whitening Toothpaste as a Mouth Rinse:

• On Guard Natural Whitening Toothpaste can also be a mouthwash! With foam from the toothpaste still in your mouth, add water, gargle, and spit. Voila. Effective mouthwash.

References:
1. (Bauroth K, Charles CH, Mankodi SM, Simmons K, Zhao Q, and Kumar LD. The efficacy of an essential oil antiseptic mouthrinse vs. dental floss in controlling interproximal gingivitis. The Journal of the American Dental Association March 1, 2003 vol. 134 no. 3 359-365.)

Protect Your Family During Flu Season with On Guard: Part 3

Protect Your Family During Flu Season with On Guard: Part 3

Handwashing has long been known as vital in stopping the spread of infectious diseases. With more than 52 million cases of the common cold each year in the U.S. and 10% to 20% of the population contracting the flu, keeping our hands germ free has never been more important.

On Guard^® Foaming Hand Wash contains dōTERRA’s proprietary CPTG^® essential oil blend and is a gentle, healthy alternative to harsh antibacterial soaps made with synthetic ingredients that may dry and irritate sensitive skin.

In a study done at Oklahoma University, research was conducted by using On Guard Protective Blend to see it’s effectiveness on influenza virus infections. The results were staggering. Despite antibiotics not being able to treat the influenza virus, results showed that On Guard Protective Blend reduced this virus by up to 90%. The researchers concluded that On Guard plays an important role in keeping families well without harsh side effects.

Placing On Guard Foaming Dispensers at every sink around the home and office provides those in your home and workplace with On Guard protection throughout the day, while also providing subtle style to sinks.

Tips on how to get your kids in the habit of washing their hands:

• A thorough hand wash should last between 15-20 seconds. To help your kids wash their hands for a long enough time encourage them to sing “Happy Birthday”, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”, or the “ABC” song.
• Put a little mark on their hand using a non-permanent pen, then tell them they need to wash off all of the ink.
• Leave out a white hand towel for them to use to dry their hands. If dirt shows up on the towel, they’re not washing their hands properly.
• Create a hand washing chart. For every time your child washes their hands, they get a sticker for their chart.
• Always remind kids to wash their hands often. Observe when they are washing their hands correctly and congratulate them on their good work.
• Are you washing your hands? Make sure you are setting a good example by washing your hands frequently. Kids love mimicking their parents.

Protect Your Family During Flu Season with On Guard: Part 2

Protect Your Family During Flu Season with On Guard: Part 2

It’s good health 101 — in addition to a healthy diet, exercise and plenty of rest, a safe and clean house is the basis for keeping you and your family free from sickness and infectious disease. But what about all those toxic chemicals found in most of today’s cleaning products? You might be concerned, and with good reason. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, household cleaning products account for 8.6 percent of all poison exposures and children age 5 and under make up more than half (51 percent) of all poison exposures. The last thing you should have to worry about is exposing your family to unnecessary toxic chemicals.

On Guard^® Cleaner Concentrate is a safe way to keep your living space fresh and clean.
This powerful cleaner concentrate is made with a full 5ml bottle of On Guard Protective Blend, dōTERRA proprietary CPTG^® essential oil blend, and is the ideal natural cleaner to defend your surfaces against dwelling contaminants and microbes.

It can be used in every room in the home/office and is safe for your family and the environment. Because On Guard Cleaner Concentrate is natural and made from plant-based derivatives it is ideal for any person who wants a safe and natural alternative to harsh, chemical cleaners.
On Guard Cleaner Concentrate is most popularly used in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, and office. No matter what room it is used in, it will leave a clean and invigorating scent that is germ free.
Tips on how you can use Guard Cleaner Concentrate:

• Multipurpose Cleaner: mix 2 Tbsp (1 oz) of concentrate per 24 oz water
• Laundry: Use 1 Tbsp of concentrate with detergent to help eliminate odors and microbes
• Dishes: Mix 3 Tbsp of concentrate per gallon of water
• Bathrooms: Mix 3 Tbsp of concentrate per 24 oz water
• Tough Jobs: Apply concentrate directly on designated area and let soak.

Protect Your Family During Flu Season with On Guard: Part 1

Protect Your Family During Flu Season with On Guard: Part 1

Part 1/4

It’s that time of year again; school is back in session, the weather is changing, and flu season is back. Flu season doesn’t have to get you down though because this year you have On Guard.
On Guard is a protective essential oil blend, consisting of wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary. We specifically formulated this blend to help support you and your family’s healthy immune system.

On Guard’s spicy and citrus aroma makes it one of the most versatile blends and can be used aromatically, topically, and internally. It is safe to use on counter tops, as a non-toxic way to clean surfaces, or to purify the atmosphere by diffusingTips on how you can use On Guard essential oil:

• Diffuse 2-4 drops of On Guard in home or office.
• Take internally by putting a couple of drops in a capsule 2-3 times a day.
• Put 6 drops per 24 oz. water in spray bottle to use to disinfect counter tops.
• Massage on feet, back, neck and shoulders with a carrier oil to offer immune support.
• Sanitize your toothbrush by mixing 2 Tbps water with 5 drops of On Guard in a small glass. Set toothbrush in glass and leave overnight