Top 10 essential oils for wintertime

Posted on December 14, 2020March 11, 2022 by Jean Arata in essential oils, wellness

Using essential oils can help alleviate much of the discomfort brought on by the changing seasons! Winter brings some of the darkest, coldest, and gloomiest days of the year. Here are our top 10 essential oils for wintertime.

Uplifting and Motivating: doTERRA Cheer, doTERRA Motivate^®, and Neroli Touch

Any oil in the doTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy™ System can be used to help alleviate negative emotions that arise during the winter, but two oils in particular can help bolster your mood when you are unhappy or discouraged. doTERRA Cheer Uplifting Blend combines citrus and spice oils to provide a boost when you need cheering up. doTERRA Motivate Encouraging Blend utilizes the calming and uplifting benefits of citrus and mint oils to energize you, give you courage to face pessimism and doubts, and help create feelings of self-assurance.

Another great oil for relieving occasional anxious or unsettled feelings is doTERRA Neroli Touch. Apply Neroli Touch to your palms and cup your hands over your nose, breathing deeply, to feel more relaxed and at peace. Use Neroli Touch, doTERRA Cheer, or doTERRA Motivate (or combinations of the three) on your wrists or the back of your neck to help lift your spirits and bring a little sunshine back into your day.

Smooth Skin: Rose Touch and Lavender

Cold, dry, and windy weather leaves skin dry and irritated. Rose oil is known to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and has a calming and reassuring aroma.* Use Lavender oil and doTERRA Rose Touch oil with your moisturizer to soothe, moisturize, and ease occasional irritation and dryness, bringing back a balance of moisture to your skin.* Together these oils can be especially useful for soothing chapped knuckles, elbows and knees.

Well-being and Clear Breathing: doTERRA On Guard^®, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint

The changing seasons brings an onslaught of environmental threats. To help protect against seasonal threats and support healthy immune function, diffuse doTERRA On Guard in your home.* There are many great doTERRA On Guard products to aid in supporting healthy immune function.*

A few oils to use to help promote clear breathing include Eucalyptus and Peppermint oil. Apply over the chest, add to steamy bathwater, or diffuse at night to aid in promoting feelings of open airways. Be careful to dilute both Eucalyptus and Peppermint for skin sensitivity. (For young or particularly sensitive essential oil users, consider using Melaleuca and Spearmint oil in place of Eucalyptus and Peppermint. Both are gentler oils that can assist in feelings of clear breathing.)

Digestion and Appetite: DigestZen^® and Slim & Sassy^®

Whether you have a New Year’s resolution to eat smarter, you are recovering from poor holiday eating, or you just want to give extra care to your digestive system, these two oils can help alleviate discomfort and support healthy digestive function.

Fennel, Peppermint, and Ginger are just a few of the oils starring in DigestZen, the “tummy tamer” blend. Put a few drops of DigestZen in your water or rub on your stomach or the bottom of your feet to help relieve occasional stomach discomfort.*

Slim & Sassy blend not only helps to curb cravings and manage your appetite, but also helps support a healthy metabolism when taken internally.* The aromas of Grapefruit and Cinnamon, along with Lemon, Peppermint, and Ginger, are also uplifting and comforting. A few drops of Slim & Sassy in a glass of cold water can help you manage cravings and ease discomfort.*

Which oils help you get through the hardest parts of winter? Let us know in the comments!

Can essential oils help with Vertigo?

Posted on November 5, 2019March 11, 2022 by Jean Arata in Uncategorized, wellness

Have you ever suffered from vertigo?

Sometimes vertigo is attributed to an inner ear infection that affects the vestibular nerve. The vestibular nerve can help you respond to sensory stimuli, and help you to know where you are as you move your body.

If you are looking for a more natural approach, essential oils are the way to go.

OUR TOP ESSENTIAL OILS FOR VERTIGO

Peppermint

Peppermint is used for many reasons, and has been used for many centuries. It can help relieve the vertigo as well as help relieve the nausea that may accompany it.

Peppermint has the ability to cool you and make you feel refreshed, which takes away from the “fainting” feeling. Place a few drops into your diffuser and inhale the benefits. Alternatively, you may add a few drops to a cotton pad and just inhale the vapour.

GINGER

Ginger has properties that are very well known for treating nausea. Most people are not aware that it is also effective in relieving vertigo. Ginger helps to improve blood flow to your brain and relieve dizziness. Place one or two drops at the nape of your neck, on the bottom of your feet, and behind your ears. You can also put a few drops in your diffuser.

LAVENDER

Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils, and with good reason. It has a ton of properties that are good for a variety of ailments. The smell of lavender is sweet and relaxing. It helps to relieve dizziness, depression, and helps you sleep.

Add some drops to your room diffuser or you can use a few dabs on your skin, spray a little on your pillow, or take a bath with it.

BASIL

Basil has anti-septic properties that can help reduce dizziness and vertigo.

Add 10–12 drops to a pot of hot water. When steam forms, place your face over it and put a towel over your head, covering the pot; breathe in. You can also use it in your diffuser.

CLARY SAGE

Clary Sage is a great oil to help combat vertigo. Clary sage can help balance the nervous system, and act as a sedative. In addition, it has been used as a remedy for seizures and anxiety attacks.

Add a few drops to your diffuser, or add a few drops to a pot of hot water and breathe it in deeply. You can also use a diffuser. When you inhale the vapors, your nerves will be calmer and your senses heightened. Be careful when applying sage oil on your skin as there may be adverse effects. As always, make sure you dilute all essential oils with a carrier oil, if you are applying directly to your skin.

ROSEMARY

Rosemary oil can be helpful in relieving dizziness, depression, and fatigue. It can also alleviate migraine headaches. Use with your diffuser, or by adding some oil to a pot of hot water and inhaling with a towel over your head, and covering the pot.

Frankincense

Frankincense is a resin that is obtained from the sap of the Boswellia family of trees. Place a few drops of oil a the base of the neck or at the temples of the head. You can also breathe in the benefits by adding a few drops to your diffuser or a hot pot of water. This is a great oil that can assist in reducing vertigo from middle ear infections, anxiety attacks, and stress.

If vertigo persists, and you are unable to relieve it with essential oils, ensure you see your doctor immediately. Vertigo may be a symptom of a serious health condition that needs evaluation and treatment from health professionals.

Always dilute your essential oils with a carrier oil when applying to the skin. Always use with caution, especially the ones with stronger scent. They can have side-effects, and may not be tolerated well in people with respiratory illnesses. Essential oils should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding or by people who have immune system deficiencies. If you are using a citrus essential oil, ensure that you do not go into direct sunlight after applying to the skin. Citrus essential oils can be photo-toxic.

Aroma Clip Diffuser With Island Mint Blend 15 mL, coming May 24th

Posted on March 31, 2019March 11, 2022 by Jean Arata in essential oils, positive mind set, wellness

The slim and versatile clip diffuser allows you to take the escape of a tropical oasis wherever you go. Clip it in your car, your fan or even the vents in your home and create an entirely unique aromatic experience.

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Escape to a tropical oasis in the comfort of your home, or wherever you may be, with Island Mint. Delightfully fresh, this summertime blend creates feelings of positivity and happiness. With the classically sweet combination of Lemon and Lime essential oils, complimented by fresh Peppermint and the unique depth of Spruce, Island Mint is perfectly balanced to bring you feelings of rest and renewal. Calming to the emotions yet invigorating to the body, use Island Mint when you need a bit of comfort and energy in your day. Transform any environment into a sunny paradise by diffusing Island Mint Summertime Blend.

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This extra slim, versatile diffuser provides an easy solution to purify the air in your car, at home or on the go. With the coated stainless-steel clip. The dōTERRA Aroma Clip Diffuser will transform your daily tasks into an enriching aromatic experience.

ROLLER BOTTLE DILUTION GUIDE

Posted on February 2, 2019March 11, 2022 by Jean Arata in essential oils, wellness

When you look up any dōTERRA essential oil on the dōTERRA website, you will notice the product information page labeled with the symbols in the guide below. Take note of these labeling guidelines as they are on most of the dōTERRA branded literature about our essential oils. They will help you quickly identify how to use your oil, and the best way to dilute if using topically.

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We will talk more about the top 13 oils and these labeling guidelines will be used. Later in this guide, we will talk about making your own roller bottle blends from home. Making your own rollers is a great way to pair oils that work better together to support your body. These blends work synergistically to support a healthy physical and emotional state. The guide below is my favorite for allowing you to choose the right amount of drops for your blend. Keep in mind there are ranges per age. For a more severe issue, like supporting the immune system when you are feeling under the weather, use a higher concentration of essential oil. For more minor issues like an itchy bug bite, you can go lighter on the dilution chart (within your age range.)

Screen Shot 2019-02-02 at 11.17.44 AM Using the top 13 oils Lavender, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Peppermint, Lemon, On Guard, Oregano, Wild Orange, Breathe, Cardamon, DigestZen, Aroma Touch, Deep Blue, for Roller Blends. All blends are adult blends, in 10ml roller bottles unless otherwise noted. Fill roller with oils first, then with fractionated coconut oil. Substitute or omit oils if needed

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There are so many different blends to create, these are the basics. Please join my team at Marin Essential Oils on facebook. Thanks for Learning more about using essential oils on yourself and your children.

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Posted on December 5, 2018March 11, 2022 by Jean Arata in essential oils

Looking for a simple and cost-effective gift for the holidays?

If you have Peppermint essential oil, sugar, and Fractionated Coconut Oil, you’re all set!

Make this festive Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub for teachers, co-workers, and friends.

Looking for a festive and fun way to spread Christmas cheer? Try this fun candy cane scrub made with Peppermint essential oil. This scrub takes only a few ingredients and can easily be customized with your favorite colors and essential oils.

Ingredients

¾ cup white sugar

½ cup Fractionated Coconut Oil

12 drops Peppermint oil

Skin safe food coloring

Tip: In place of white sugar, you could use sea salt. In place of Fractionated Coconut Oil you could use almond oil, grapeseed oil, or olive oil.

Instructions

Combine sugar and Fractionated Coconut Oil in bowl.
Divide mixture equally into two bowls.
In one bowl, add red skin safe food coloring.
Layer red and white scrub to create a ‘candy cane’ effect.