So you say you’re allergic to essential oils?

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“Allergens, they’re composed of proteins and/or polypeptides, which are large and complex molecules. These molecules simply don’t exist in essential oils, because of the way they’re made (distilled, pressed, etc.) So when someone claims they’re allergic to an essential oil, there are generally two possibilities: 1) they’re not using a pure oil and the allergic reaction is being caused by something else in the product, or 2) they’re having an allergy-like reaction that’s caused either by sensitivity or the detox response of the body.”   http://www.skepticalhomeopath.com/2013/03/can-you-be-allergic-to-essential-oils.html

“There has never been a documented instance of an anti-body response to an essential oil. Essential oil antibodies have never been found or detected in anyone. Unless sensitization occurs and antibodies are produced and stored in the body, there can be no allergic reaction. Therefore, we can state unequivocally that essential oils are not and cannot be allergens. Sometimes people do have allergy-like reactions but these are not allergenic in nature. They are detox reactions.”  —The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple,  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0934426996/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=dosk-20

 

Essential Oils, Aromatherapy & Cancer

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Essential oils have been around since the beginning of time.  Throughout history, essential oils were used to cure diseases, relieve symptoms, and help people feel better after long illnesses.

They are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants and have amazing medicinal properties.

However, when some people think of essential oils, they may turn up their nose.  Due to the Flexner Report of 1910 and the alliance between “Big Business” and the AMA, no longer are oils a crucial part of the medical curriculum.

As medicine continues to focus on drugs, prescribing a “pill for every ill,” proven remedies and traditions are falling by the wayside, and essential oils have lost some of their popularity.

Cancer patients have started a new resurgence in essential oils.  Through aromatherapy, many cancer patients have found relief from the dire effects of chemotherapy and those caused by their illness.  They utilize aromatherapy techniques during their recovery. And as you’ll see at the end of the article, they may even use essential oil as a treatment.

READ MORE … http://thetruthaboutcancer.com/essential-oils-aromatherapy-cancer/

Essential GRANOLA !! Yummy!

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essentialgranola  This healthy and delicious granola recipe is sure to please everyone in the family. There are countless ways to enjoy this granola such as on your favorite yogurt, on top of a smoothie, or even to eat on its own. The Cinnamon essential oil adds a nice flavor and spice to the granola that will keep you going back for more. – See more at: http://doterrablog.com/essential-recipe-cinnamon-almond-granola/#sthash.FiUbHToz.dpuf

Heat in the Kitchen- TODAY!

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Who’s ready for a cooking challenge? The lucky winners of this challenge will be featured in the summer issue of the Living magazine! The Rules: 1. Make a dish using Lemongrass, Cardamom, Lime, or Thyme essential oil. 2. Prepare the dish and take an appetizing photo of it. 3. Post the photo on your Instagram or Facebook account with the title of your recipe and the hashtag #doterracookingchallenge by 9am on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. 4. Winners will be selected on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. We will then contact the winners for additional information. Happy cooking!

 

When in Doubt … GRAB FRANK!

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Don’t want to litter up my FB profile page with more doTERRA today but do want to share — my feet have been FREEZING!!!! so, this morning? Warmed up my socks by the woodstove, put 2 drops of Frank in my hands and rubbed all over my feet …. well, guess what? It’s now 1/2 later, my feet are under my desk where there’s no heat and they’re staying WARM!

Just my socks and

… Frank.

Gotta luv it.

Guide to Uses for Essential Oils

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Every once in awhile I run across an amazing website that just cannot be bookmarked away but, instead, must be pulled up again and again so that it’s virtual pages are creased and torn and worn.

This is one of those sites

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/uses-for-essential-oils.html

Here you’ll find 1000’s of uses for individual essential oils.

Another mainstay guide is here:

http://www.everythingessential.me

Enjoy!  And use wisely. 😉

Your Smile

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Yes, your smiles keep me going. Today in Douglas, Massachusetts, USA the temperature is -10 degrees F with a wind chill of -40 degrees. That’s NEGATIVE 40 degrees F! But all your smiles throughout the day will keep me going.

USES FOR doTERRA WINTERGREEN:

  • Headaches
  • Muscles Pain
  • Fevers
  • Arthritis
  • Massage
  • Backaches
  • Dermatitis
  • Some respiratory conditions

And always keep smiling — its the bright spot in the cold, winter days.

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