How Do I Best Help My Child?

Dr. Hill mentioned how important adequate nutrition is to wellness. If you haven't tried doTERRA's A2Z Chewable Vitamins or their IQ Mega Fish Oil, you should definitely give them a try. The vitamins are whole food nutrients, plus they taste like strawberries. The fish oil is in a liquid form so it is easy for young children to swallow, and it tastes like wild orange! They make such a difference on our children's health and well being.

Essential Oils are also a wonderful natural health care alternative to many of the issues that are so prevalent in our society.

Two of my favorite oils to help with some of these issues are InTune or Balance (there are more that help with this, these are just my favorites). Simply rub 1-2 drops of essential oil on the back of the neck 1-2 times daily. You can also add a few drops to a diffuser, and diffuse in room. We have used these two oils for ADD, ADHD, Hyperactivity, Focus, Concentration, Anger, Aspergers, and more.

Withdrawals and Black Pepper

I had heard black pepper was a great essential oil, but it wasn’t until recently that we had some up close experiences with how it worked. I am amazed at the power of Black Pepper Essential Oil, and I am so grateful to be able to share it with others.

A good friend of mine has had chronic pain for as long as I have known her. She is an amazing woman, who I am so grateful to know.

She has been on many different medications over the years to help with the chronic pain and chronic migraines she suffers from.

Recently, for a medical procedure, they required her to get off of ALL of her medication that she had been on.

She stopped her medication for this procedure; it was a horrible, horrible experience she hopes to never have to re live.

 “I felt like someone was piercing my body everywhere with little needles, I wanted to pull my hair out, I was laying on my bed thrashing around, and I would get really, really hot, then really, really cold. The chills were horrible. I couldn’t stop shaking, and there was so much pain in my body everywhere. I felt completely out of control, I didn’t think my body could handle it anymore.” She told me later that she wanted to die.

A few weeks later, she needed to go through a similar procedure and was required to go off of all her medications. She was scared to death……not because of the pain that would come from no medication, but from the withdrawal symptoms from the drug cravings.

I had heard about Black Pepper and its power at helping with smoking and other drug withdrawals. I hoped it would work for this too.

We started her on black pepper on the bottom of her feet morning and night. She also took a capsule of black pepper several times throughout the day. It would have also been helpful to put a few drops in her hand and inhale throughout the day, but she decided to just apply it to her feet and take a capsule.

 She was really nervous for this day to come. She got off of her medications and she was amazed at how different this experience was just by simply using black pepper essential oil.

 “The side effects from getting off the medications were bearable, it made a drastic difference how I felt, and I felt like I was in control of my body. I was very grateful for the oil.”

I was really excited at how effectively the black pepper worked for her. I love how these precious oils are making a difference in people's lives all around the world.

Just another quick experience with black pepper and withdrawals, recently I talked with someone who has been trying to quit smoking. They simply put a drop of black pepper under their tongue when they had the craving to smoke, the black pepper satisfied their craving for the nicotine and it satisfied the craving for the sensation at the back of their throat. They were amazed at how big of a difference it made in using it 1 day.

Tips for Using Black Pepper to help with Withdrawals: 

(you need to be consistent throughout the day)

Add 1-2 drops in palm of hands and inhale

Drop 1 drop of black pepper essential oil under tongue or on tongue

Add 3-5 drops in a capsule and swallow several times a day

Apply 2-3 drops of black pepper on the bottom of your feet morning and night (or throughout day as needed)

Here is a great pub med article about  black pepper and smoking http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8033760

A Few Reasons to Love Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon is definitely one of my favorite essential oils! I use it every day!

Here are a few of my favorite things to do with lemon….

1.       Diffuse it in my kitchen – it is uplifting, invigorating, helps with stress and anxiety, helps to purify the air and smells divine!

2.       Drink it in my water – it helps flush toxins out of my body (petrochemicals), it strengthens my immune system and tastes delicious! ( make sure to use a glass cup)

3.       Use it for sore throats – add 1-2 drops to a cup of Hot Water, add a little honey….it is a perfect sore throat solution. It is soothing, healing and fights of the infection.

4.       Love it for Runny Noses – Add 1-2 drops of Lemon on the bottoms of the feet to dry up a runny nose. I have found it usually takes about 10-15 minutes

5.       Clean with it – Add a few drops to your mop water, laundry or dishwasher.  Add a few drops to a glass spray bottle - add some water and a few drops of oil and it makes a great window cleaner, counter top cleaner or room spray. It works great for any sticky residue or gum as well. 

Soothing Sore Throat Solutions!

It seems like everyone I talk to is sick this holiday season! Are you struggling with a sore throat? Here are a few simple solutions! 

·                     In 8oz hot water, add 1 Tbsp. Honey and 2-3 drops doTERRA lemon essential oil and drink (you can also do this with peppermint)

·                     In 1/4 c. water, add 2-3 drops doTERRA Melaleuca or On Guard essential oil and gargle (can swallow or spit out-- have fractionated coconut oil handy in case it gets on lips)

·                     Suck on an doTERRA On Guard Throat Drop--carry them with you through out the day (I LOVE these!)

·                     In 8oz. water add 1 drop doTERRA peppermint oil. Drink throughout the day.

·                     Add 1 drop doTERRA oregano and 2 drops lemon essential oil in ¼ c. water and gargle (be careful this is very hot- make sure to have coconut oil handy in case it gets on your lips)                   

·                     Add 1-2 drops doTERRA On Guard in palm of hand with 2-4 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil, rub on swollen glands caused from sore throat. (if it is still too hot on neck, apply more coconut oil over area that feels warm)

Make sure to be taking an empty capsule of 3-5 drops of On Guard or putting it on the bottom of your feet no matter what solution you choose for added support!

Just One More Reason to LOVE Frankincense Essential Oil!

Through January 15, 2013, you can get a FREE Bottle of doTERRA's Frankincense when you place any order of $200pv or more! You can place your order here http://www.mydoterra.com/experiencedoterra/ or send us an email at experiencedoterra@gmail.com and we can walk you through it.

Finding Holiday Stress Relief with doTERRA

The Holiday Season is a wonderful time of year, but if we aren't careful it can be a very stressful time of year. Having extra stress in our lives, especially during the holiday season isn't fun. 

Here are some of the most common symptoms of stress and anxiety: 

Headaches, Muscle Tension, Insomnia, Rapid Breathing, Increased Blood Pressure or Heart Rate, Restlessness, Chest Pain, Fatigue, Nausea, Nervousness, Irritability, Panic Attacks, Lack of Concentration, Feelings of Apprehension or Dread

If stress and anxiety aren't properly treated, it can weaken our immune systems and can also have some serious side effects. “Chronic stress can raise cortisol levels and weaken our immune system and make us more susceptible to colds and the flu, as well as more serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes and other diseases.”

  --By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., “Stress and Sickness: How Stress Management Aids Wellness

My Favorite Oils for Stress and Anxiety

Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Citrus Bliss, Elevation, Serenity, Wild Orange, and Balance

How to use the Essential Oils:

•Apply 1-2 drops to neck, back or bottoms of feet

•Diffuse into Air

•Apply 1-2 drops to hands and inhale

•Add 5 drops to ½ Tbsp. coconut oil, and massage on skin

•Add 1-2 drops to ¼ c. Bath Salts and add to warm bath (see my favorite Bath Salt Recipe below)

Bath Salts Recipe

3 Cups Epsom Salt(All above ingredients can be found at your local grocery store)

2 Cups Baking Soda

1 Cup Sea Salt

1/4 c. Coconut Oil

30 drops doTerra Essential Oils-- I like Serenity, Lavender, Wild Orange, Citrus Bliss, Balance and Elevation

In a large mixing bowl add the Epsom Salt, Baking Soda and Sea Salt. Mix with your hand or a large spoon. After all of the ingredients are well mixed begin to add coconut oil and essential oils until the desired scent is achieved. The best way to determine if enough oils have been added is simply by using your own judgment. Bath salts should be strongly scented so fewer salts will be required for each bath, which will enable them to last longer. If you wish to add the essential oils right before you add to bath, just add 5 drops of essential oil to every 1 cup of bath salts.

Holiday Recipes with doTERRA Essential Oils!

We had a doTERRA Holiday Event at our Home last week, it was so great to see so many new faces! We had these fun Holiday Treats, they would be fun to bring to neighbors, or to any gathering or party! We hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Cinnamon Pumpkin Roll

Ingredients:

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup canned pumpkin

1 teaspoon baking soda

5 drops doTERRA Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 cup flour

Filling

1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

4 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Beat in remaining cake ingredients.

Grease a 10"x15" jelly roll pan. Line pan with waxed paper, then grease the waxed paper.

Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. *Cake cooks fast so watch carefully to avoid burning the edges.

While cake is baking, sprinkle powdered sugar heavily over the kitchen towel, using a sieve or sifter.

Turn hot cake onto the towel. Remove waxed paper. Trim off burnt or crusty edges.

Sprinkle more powdered sugar over the hot cake and quickly roll up with towel inside. Let cake cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare filling by beating together all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Unroll cooled cake and spread with the filling mixture. Roll up cake with filling on the inside. Wrap in waxed paper and then foil.

Refrigerate or freeze. To serve, slice cake about 1/3 inch thick and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Note - cake cuts best when still slightly frozen.

Pineapple Lemon Cheese Ball

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese

1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained

1-2 cups finely chopped pecans

1/4 cup finely chopped green bell peppers

1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers

3 drops doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil

2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions

2 teaspoons seasoning salt (I use Lawry's)

Crackers, of choice

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients, except pecans and form into a large ball or two smaller cheese balls (will be soft).

Stick in freezer for 15 minutes. Take out and roll cheese ball in reserved cup of pecans.

Serve with crackers of choice.

Orange Glazed Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients:

2 cups canned pumpkin

3 cups sugar

1 cup water

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs

3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Wild Orange Glaze Ingredients

¾ c powdered sugar

1-2 Tbsp. water

3-5 drops of doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil

Directions:

Heat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, water, vegetable oil and eggs.

Beat until well mixed. Measure the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves into a separate bowl and stir until combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, beating until smooth.

Grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and dust with flour. Evenly divide the batter between the two pans.

Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool for 10-15 minutes, then remove from pans by inverting onto a rack and tapping the bottoms.

Mix together glaze ingredients. Drizzle over top of cooled bread. Slice and serve

Orange Fiesta Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

6 oz of your favorite Vanilla Flavored Yogurt

3-5 drops of doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil

Directions:

Mix together. Chill until serving. Eat with chopped up fruit.

doTERRA Spiced Wassail

Ingredients:

2 cups apple juice

1 cup cranberry juice

3 drops doTERRA wild orange essential oil

1 drop doTERRA lemon essential oil

2 toothpicks of doTERRA clove essential oil

2 toothpicks of doTERRA cinnamon bark essential oil

1 toothpick ginger essential oil

Directions:

Add apple juice, cranberry juice, wild orange essential oil, and lemon essential oil to pan and heat on stove bringing to boil. When it begins boiling, take your toothpick and press down into the essential oils listed above, then swirl in the ingredients already contained in the pan. Once finished pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!

Zesty Lime Salsa

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes and green chilies

1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole canned tomatoes (plus the juice)

4 teaspoons jalapenos (canned, diced, not pickled)

1/4 cup yellow onions (diced)

1/2-3/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon sugar

2 drops doTERRA Lime Essential Oil

¼ C Cilantro

Directions:

In food processor place jalapenos and onions, process for just a few seconds.

Add both cans of tomatoes, salt, sugar, and cumin. Process all remaining ingredients until well blended but do not puree.

Place in covered container and chill. A couple of hours of chilling will help blend and enrich the flavor.

Serve with your favorite chips.

White Chocolate Covered Peppermint Oreos

Ingredients:

1 package Oreo cookies

12 ounces white chocolate (I used 2 bags of white chocolate chips)

5-10 drops of doTERRA Peppermint Essential Oil (according to taste)

Sprinkles

Directions:

Melt white chocolate (In microwave, over stove, etc.). The time it takes to melt it varies, depending on the heat of the microwave or stove. Heat it up for a minute or two, check on it, and heat it again.

Dip each Oreo in white chocolate, and then lay out on wax paper. Sprinkle with sprinkles.  

Let cool for about 30 minutes.

White Chocolate Covered Peppermint Pretzels

Ingredients:

1 package pretzels

12 ounces white chocolate (I used 2 bags of white chocolate chips)

5-10 drops of doTERRA Peppermint Essential Oil (according to taste)

Sprinkles

Directions:

Melt white chocolate (In microwave, over stove, etc.). The time it takes to melt it varies, depending on the heat of the microwave or stove. Heat it up for a minute or two, check on it, and heat it again.

Pour pretzels in melted white chocolate scoop out, and then lay out on wax paper. Sprinkle with sprinkles.

Let cool for about 30 minutes.

Hummus

Ingredients:

2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans

1/2 cup tahini ( sesame seed paste)

3 dops doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil

3 garlic cloves, pressed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

salt and pepper

Directions:

Drain beans and reserve the liquid when you do so. Blend beans, along with the other ingredients and 1/4 cup of the liquid. Process until the mixture is smooth. Add liquid until the desired consistency is reached. Adjust seasonings along with more cumin, lemon oil, salt and pepper.

Tangerine Sour Cream Cupcakes

Ingredients:

1 package White Cake Mix

4 eggs

2 drops doTERRA Tangerine or Wild Orange Essential Oil

1 can drained Mandarin Oranges

Vegetable Oil (use amount that back of cake mix you use asks for)

1/3 c sour cream

1 Tub of Vanilla Frosting with 2 drops Tangerine or Wild Orange Essential Oil

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients except Frosting. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Cool. Top each cupcake with Frosting.