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Friday, October 19, 2012

GIVEAWAY: Essential Oils!


I am so very pleased to offer this essential oils introductory kit generously provided by Simona of doTERRA oils.  This kit includes an introductory audio CD and booklet highlighting the uses of essential oils and three 5ml bottles of doTERRA's CPTG (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade) oils: lavender, lemon and peppermint.  The stunning presentation box also includes suggested uses of the included oils, providing you with an immediate experience of the wonderful benefits of essential oils.



What to do with these oils?

For starters, each of these oils would be amazing in my 3-minute deodorant recipe.  

Peppermint oil

  • If we ever feel nauseous, we simply open up the peppermint oil bottle and breathe in for immediate relief.  
  • Mix a drop in with a tablespoon of coconut oil and rub on feet or stomach to treat an upset stomach.
  • Mix a drop of peppermint oil and lavender oil with coconut oil to rub on to growing pains or sore muscles.
Lavender oil
  • If you're having trouble sleeping, try applying a few drops of the lavender oil on the bottom of your feet before sleeping.  
  • Use a drop of lavender oil to treat a bee sting.
  • Mix with coconut oil and rub on sunburned skin.
Lemon oil
  • Do you enjoy lemon water?  Simply add a drop of lemon oil to your water.  You can even carry the cute lil bottle around in your purse to add to any drink you may get while you're out and about.  This saves you from absorbing the toxic pesticides the lemon wedges from restaurants deposit in your water.
  • Add a drop of lemon oil and a spoonful of honey into hot water to make a tea that soothes sore throats and coughs.
  • Use to clean kitchen counters and stainless steal (find out how in the included CD).
BONUS!
Not only can you enter for a chance to win this introductory kit, Simona is also giving away ten 5ml bottles of wild orange oil along with a doTERRA fall magazine which includes tips and recipes!  It also contains articles on how to use these oils in your home or classroom to improve the learning environment, a natural beauty guide, pointers for men's grooming, and more.

Orange oil

  • This oil is used to lift moods.  Open the jar and give it a whiff, or sprinkle some on some natural decorations like pine cones to scent your home.
  • Orange oil is also a fabulous ant repellant.
  • It can also be used in natural wood cleaners.
There are many other uses each oil has; the DVD and magazine contain several more.  It's really quite simple and I never knew how fun it was to play with these nourishing, essential oils.



Enter now!  Be sure to check the Facebook page for discounts and more ways to use essential oil.

DETAILS

This giveaway begins Friday, October 18th, 2012, and ends Monday, October 25th, 2012.  Winners will be announced in a separate blog post here on Riddlelove shortly after the entry time ends, so be sure to check back in next week to see if you've won!  Enter below:

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91 comments:

  1. oh my goodness I just started learning about doTerra oils! i love their on guard for my kids and bliss for myself. So amazing!

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    1. Yes, I love the same and enjoy diffusing citrus bliss after school for uplifting the cranky moods. :)

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  2. I would love to get my hands on their peppermint oil for upset tummies.

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    1. Tim, I hope you win the contest. Then you would have a 5 mL peppermint. But if not May I include my online store and you can order a bottle for yourself? It would be a 15 mL bottle which means 250 drops or 250 applications. Click join or sign up as a member to enjoy 25% off retail price or order at retail. Thank you Tim.

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    2. www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  3. I actually think the Trim Kit might be beneficial for after pregnancy. It's neat to see a nutritional combo including essential oils. I'd have to research the ingredients more, though.

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  4. I think I need the Serenity Calming Blend.

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  5. This is really hard. But I think with young ones, having Eucalyptus would be the best. Although I have never used oils, so any would be exciting to try :-)

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  6. Lavender - I love the smell and it is a great multi-purpose oil.

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  7. The family physician kit looks amazing. I would love this- thanks!

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  8. The Serenity Calming blend and the Lemon Oil!

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  9. On Guard and Breathe are two I want to try.

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  10. The family physician kit looks absolutely wonderful!

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  11. How can you choose? Soooo many benefits from all of them!

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  12. I can't decide! Although the idea of using their lemon oil drops in water is spectacular.

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  13. I'd like to try the on guard blend. the hair care kit would be fun too :)

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  14. I'm interested in the "Breathe" blend.

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  15. The Lavender oils to help with my sleep issues.

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  16. I would love to try on guard this fall/winter

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  17. i think the lavender and peppermint would be a great place to start for me!

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  18. Their oil blends look interesting! The Solace EO Blend stuck out to me, it would be fun to try :)

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  19. I like the family physician kit.

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  20. I would love to try the Calming blend. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  21. The On-guard and Orange oil...oh and Lavender and Peppermint too!

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  22. I am just learning about oils and I a m so excited about them.

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  23. I am most interested in the oils as they are so valuable for so many things!

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  24. I would like to get some Rosemary oil. I'm just getting into essential oils and I think they're amazing!

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  25. The lemon EO. In the past mine were not suitable for ingesting, I like that I could make lemon water in addition to its antibacterial properties for cleaning!

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  26. I'm just learning about oil and it's a bit overwhelming! This set would be a good start!

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  27. I would like to clean with lemon oil. I want a clean and healthy home?

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  28. I love alternative health options... It's like Jesus designed nature so our bodies could stay healthy.

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  29. I would love to use the lemon oil to give a fresh smell to my home. I like that it is also safe to ingest as well.

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  30. I have morning sickness right now so the peppermint oil is intriguing......also with 4 little ones in the house the idea of natural non-toxic cures for things like growing pains is really appealing.
    One more thing I like about the essential oils is that aside from their own inherent healing properties the use of them is so therapeutic.......think of of the difference between throwing my kid a dose of Tylenol at bedtime (which I admit to doing) vs opening a bottle of nice oil for them to SMELL and rubbing their legs with it using the sense of TOUCH.....seems so much more caring, calming and holistic.

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  31. The total skin care kit sounds incredible!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. I'd love to try the digestzen for my sluggish digestion and breathe as well for my sinuses! Thanks!

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  33. I would love to try lime e.o. Someday!

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  34. The lemon e.o. sounds very intriguing!

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  35. Definitely interested in "Breathe", the respiratory blend.

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  36. Oh my! This is Simona. :) I just realized there were comments here... Somehow didn't think to look! May I respond here to some of them Katie? :) or please contact me at itouchoils@gmail.com. Thank you everyone for the awesome feedback.

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  37. I'd love to try the Salon Essentials Hair Care Kit

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  38. I would try the Serenity or Breathe blends.

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  39. Peppermint oil for stomach issues...sounds great!

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  40. I would like to try the Zendrocine blend. I have been working on cleansing and this may help give me a boost.

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  41. I personally love OnGuard! We use it when we need immune support, have a sore throat, in our tootpaste (one drop), in cooking (mulling cider, french toast) and in our cleaning products. Yum!

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  42. Hi Janice! doTERRA offers a Zendocrine oil blend and capsules (whole-food extracts fromulated to support the healthy cleansing) as well. Product information page here: http://www.doterra.com/tools/documents/Zendocrine_Product_Information_Page.pdf The Modern Essential book http://www.aromatools.com/Aromatherapy_Books_s/17.htm recommends taking 3-5 drops of the Zendocrine oil blend in capsules either alone or with the Zendocrine supplement capsules up to once a day. Massage on bottoms of feet.
    Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you!
    Ordering information at www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  43. April, you know what I love best about peppermint oil, not only does it help with all things digestive, but I can and do, use it to give quick energy - inhaling it deeply does wonders! - use it on sore muscles for anti-inflammatory relief, use it for fevers on sweet little baby heads and feet and my kids' favorite, use it in our green smoothies for breakfast! Yay!

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  44. Awesome Katie!
    The newest line is in since September of this year. I have yet to purchase and try them but those on my team that have, LOVE them and reflect healthy hair. Let me know how you like them. I can't wait to try the serum for my naturally curly (sometimes frizzy) hair ;).
    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils (join for 25% off retail price.)

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  45. Ahhh! Serenity. Puts my kids right to sleep and they stay asleep. It is so soothing and calming. If children (or adults) struggle with ADHD, they can use it during the day and it would help to bring a peaceful calm but without the sleepiness. So much nicer than a synthetic medication. The blend contains lavender, sweet marjoram, roman chamomile, ylang ylang, sandalwood and a vanilla bean extract.


    Breathe is lovely in cold/flu and allergy season. Asthmatics also find relief with this blend that opens up airways often more effectively than an inhaler. The oils in this blend also are known to soothe the tissues of the respiratory system and combat airborne bacteria and viruses that could be harmful to our system. It smells divine. Contains bay leaf, peppermint, eucalyptus radiata, melaleuca alternifolia, lemon, and ravensara (a cross between clove and nutmeg.


    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  46. I would love to hear how you enjoy these products. They are on my wish list to order and try for my family. Have to take it all a bit at a time. :)


    All hair care and skin care lines for that matter, are specially formulated to support the bodies natural ability to heal itself and be the best it can be. doTERRA combines the benefits of essential oils with other natural plant extracts to naturally cleanse and repair damaged hair as well as protecting hair against future damage.

    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  47. Breathe is lovely in cold/flu and allergy season. Asthmatics also find relief with this blend that opens up airways often more effectively than an inhaler. The oils in this blend also are known to soothe the tissues of the respiratory system and combat airborne bacteria and viruses that could be harmful to our system. It smells divine. Contains bay leaf, peppermint, eucalyptus radiata, melaleuca alternifolia, lemon, and ravensara (a cross between clove and nutmeg).
    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils
    Thank you Amanda!

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  48. Jordan, you are right to be intrigued! I hope you win the grand prize giveaway :) I love the lemon - all things cleansing! And at only $12.50 retail, it's a very affordable oil. Great for mood (especially for depression), internal cleansing/detox, blood pressure and colds or sore throats just to name a few! Thanks for sharing!
    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  49. Mindy, it's on my wish list too.... :) Soon!


    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  50. Yay!!! Thank you for your response :)

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  51. I am having so much fun with these oils. Thanks for your reply :)

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  52. Yes. Digestzen is awesome. As with all essential oils and blends, they work to support our body by bringing it into balance so it can heal itself, as it was made to do. :) DZ is my favorite example of this. Putting it on the tummy for constipation will help one "go" whereas, applying for the opposite reason, will cause a "stop" in elimination. Isn't that amazing. And you are correct, it aids us in sluggish digestion as well. I send it to school with my little guy who knows how and when to apply. Containing the culinary herbs, ginger, peppermint, tarragon, fennel, caraway, coriander and anise, it is so soothing and smells delicious. Can be taken internally as well for further assistance in digestive organs.


    See a post above for information on Breathe. It is great for sinues!
    Thanks for your feedback.


    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  53. You are most welcome for the giveaway. I hope you win something. Yay!
    The total skin care kit IS incredible. I wish I could give samples...because using is believing. Each product combines the benefits of essential oils with natural extracts of plants to promote healing, cleansing and balance in our skin (largest organ). Thank you!


    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  54. I love that Sarah. That is very intuitive of you. I firmly agree with you. I love being the healer in our home and feel the "healthiest" because I get to apply the oils constantly - benefiting me and them - and I get to give - and receive - the most love. :) Thanks for sharing!


    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  55. Yes! I hope you win. :)

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  56. That is so true! We harness nature's medicine cabinet - given to us by God! Yay!


    Thanks!
    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  57. I love to clean with with the lemon oil. I place EO in my all purpose cleaner (1/2 vinegar, 1/2 water and 1 drop EO to 1 oz. liquid). I also make different versions of this cleaner for different purposes and have one in each bathroom and in the kitchen. Eucalyptus for my hardwoods (doTERRA's lemon would take the finish off!), Thyme and Lemon in the Kitchen, Melaleuca in the showers, OnGuard - immunity blend for tough counter stuff and for doorknobs and light switches. You wouldn't have to make all these versions but I love variety.


    My kids can use any of the cleaner we make. No more sending them out while I'm fully decked out with a face mask, apron, gloves and fan on for protection from toxins! :)

    Also, worth mentioning, is on PubMed, a website with university and other medical lab tests, you can find studies on applying EO to surfaces with their antimicrobial properties. It was shown that after one cleaning on a counter top with OnGuard, no microbes grew for two weeks and on door knobs, for nine days. Isn't that amazing? So yes, as you said, healthy home.


    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  58. Kristie! A kit IS a great way to start. A kit offers the enrollment pack (membership) for free and offers a deep discount versus trying to purchase each oil individually. They were put together for specific purposes. The other great news is that once you purchase and begin to use the oils, you are not alone. You get me ;). I am here to guide and teach because, yes, there is so much to learn about these pure, powerful, potent liquid extracts of plants. :) There is a wealth of information on line as well as live classes that may be offered in your area. If there are none, I can host a webinar for personal teaching as well. Each kit comes with DVD's and usage guides. I also recommend the Modern Essentials book (http://www.aromatools.com/Aromatherapy_Books_s/17.htm - I will gift to you with a qualifying purchase), specific to doTERRA oils, listing each individual oil and oil blend, it's historical use, it's chemical composition and usage guide. The second half of the book has an alphabetical guide to ailments and which oils to use and how to apply. Please contact me for more information. I would love to talk to you personally.


    Enrollment kits here: http://www.doterratools.com/enroll-kits/
    Join as a member here: www.mydoterra.comitouchoils quick link:sign up

    thank you!

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  59. I love rosemary and use it for clearing a brain fog.... it's great for all things brain/neurological especially memory. It makes a super yummy olive oil infusion as well.


    thanks!
    www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  60. Yay for all of the above :) Family Physican Kit contains those three but not wild orange. I hope you can win one of those :)


    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  61. Exactly... I love to give the example of Peppermint for that very reason, although all of the EO are unique in that they are valuable for so many ailments, cleaning, garden, pets, home.... You can't use the "pink stuff" (made for upset tummies) for fevers, sprains, cooking, and energy boosts ;), but you can use peppermint for all those and more!

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  62. Yay! Let me know how I can help! :)

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  63. You are welcome!


    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  64. It's a great one to start with - you become the healer in your home with just eleven bottle of simple, pure, powerful, potent oils. The home essentials kit has the same oils but in the 15 ml size vs. the 5ml plus it has "Past Tense" - headache/migraine blend. The Frankincense and Deep Blue still come in the 5ml, though. Let me know if you would like to order it. I'd love to talk.


    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  65. It is a great blend for "that time of the month" or for transition through menopause. Let me know how I can be of assistance to you.


    Thank you!
    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  66. oh, oh, oh...then I hope you win the giveaway :)
    if not, those two can be purchased individually or in a trio with the lemon oil. They are great together.


    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  67. Yes! I don't know how we handled colds/sore throats before we had this immunity blend. It stops it in its tracks!

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  68. you are so right to be intrigued. i love lemon... i hope you will win the give away and have peppermint and lavender as well. :)

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  69. Hi Janice!

    Please accept my apologies as I responded to this days ago, but the reply is missing.

    Yes, the Zendocrine blend of oils containing clove, grapefruit, rosemary and geranium will support your cleansing efforts and positively affect your hormonal system, emotional balance, skin and hair. To apply, it is indicated to take 3-5 drops of the Zendocrine oil blend in capsules either alone or with the Zendocrine supplement capsules (same oils with natural plant extracts as well) up to once a day. Also, you may massage onto bottoms of feet.

    Thank you!

    Let me know how I may be of assistance.

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  70. Dear Ann,

    I wrote a nice lengthy response to your comment and alas, it is also missing, as were some of the others.

    I love to clean with lemon oil in my all-purpose cleaner (1/2 water, 1/2 vinegar and ~30 drops of EO per 32oz spray bottle). I also use lemon in my soft scrub and laundry detergent. It's "all things pure". Think "clean". doTERRA's citrus oils will take the finish off of wood in their full strength dose, so do be careful with any of those. So powerful!

    I'd like to mention that I blend oils and make different AP sprays for different purposes. I use the melaleuca (anti-fungal) in the showers/tubs, eucalyptus on the wood floors, OnGuard - immunity blend - for door knobs and light switches and Thyme/Orange in the kitchen when I don't have lemon around. I like to change things up and I love having the kids to help as well. They are perfectly safe to do so. No more masking up, doning gloves, turning up fans, locking house while kids are outside, so that I can clean! No more toxins!!! yay!!

    Lastly I'd like to mention that on pubmed.gov, a government website put together listing university and hospital testing on various compounds, searching for some of these oils - you will find studies which show that microbes will not grow back on surfaces which were cleaned using essential oils, for up to two weeks! Now THAT'S clean!

    Enjoy!

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  71. A kit is a wonderful way to start. It includes the membership (otherwise $35/year), and 11+ (depending on the kit) oils, which offers deep discount when compared to purchasing the oils singly. In addition to that, when you are my personal customer, you get assistance and support and education from me. :) doTERRA has a wealth of information on line to support your learning as well. I hope you consider purchasing a kit and begin or strengthen the journey in becoming the healer in your home.

    Kits here:http://www.doterratools.com/enroll-kits/

    Purchase here:http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  72. Yes! I drink it in my water everyday, have used it to make lovely lemon cakes, and in my cleaning products. My family loves it diffused in our home. Enjoy!

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  73. Hi Eliza!

    Lavendar is wonderful for all things calming. In addition, a blend called Serenity is great for sleep so you can not only fall asleep, but stay asleep also.

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  74. Breathe is lovely in cold/flu and allergy season. Asthmatics also find relief with this blend that opens up airways often more effectively than an inhaler. The oils in this blend also are known to soothe the tissues of the respiratory system and combat airborne bacteria and viruses that could be harmful to our system. It smells divine. Contains bay leaf, peppermint, eucalyptus radiata, melaleuca alternifolia, lemon, and ravensara (a cross between clove and nutmeg).

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  75. Hi Tara!

    May I say, it is wonderful! Eleven oils, plus the Slim & Sassy metabolic blend, can start you or support you on the journey to your own natural pharmacy set at home. I love it. In addition, the Home Essentials Kit is all the same oils (but swap the S&S for the PastTense - headache migarine blend) but in 15ml sizes versus the 5ml size (translate: 250 drops vs. 86 drops or applications).

    I hope you consider purchasing a kit. They are a wonderful place to start!

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  76. Yes, Elle. Eleven oils, plus the Slim & Sassy metabolic blend, can start you or support you on the journey to your own natural pharmacy set at home. I love it. In addition, the Home Essentials Kit is all the same oils (but swap the S&S for the PastTense - headache migarine blend) but in 15ml sizes versus the 5ml size (translate: 250 drops vs. 86 drops or applications).

    I hope you consider purchasing a kit. They are a wonderful place to start!

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils

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  77. Hi!

    I believe you are correct. doTERRA creates their products with a healthy lifestyle in mind, so eating well, increasing physical activity and getting plenty of rest is our part. I love this shake because of it's carefully selected ingredients and it's high fiber content giving us the ability to feel full. Attached you will find the product information page in a pdf form. All ingredients are listed as well as their benefits. It's a great place to begin your research. Thank you for your interest!

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  78. Anitra! I am with you on both fronts! Love the OnGuard - being "doTERRA sick" is a new definition of having a virus but keeping up energy while fighting it and recovering in days vs. weeks AND The bliss for myself diffused into the air is mmm mmmm good!

    Thanks!

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  79. The newest line is in since September of this year. I have yet to purchase and try them but those on my team that have, LOVE them and reflect healthy hair. Let me know how you like them. I can't wait to try the serum for my naturally curly (sometimes frizzy) hair ;).

    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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  80. http://bodyodd.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/02/24/10498152-a-whiff-of-rosemary-gives-your-brain-a-boost



    Lovely Article. Enjoy!

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  81. I believe you are correct. doTERRA formulates all their oil products based on the premise that we live healthy lives and will use the products to support us in addition to increasing our physical movement, eating well, and resting amply. I love that the trim shake supports us in feeling full with not just a "pixie dusting" of fiber. It contains a mixture of insoluble and prebiotic soluble fiber that can help promote beneficial GI tract bacteria function and elimnation, at therapeutic levels. That, in addition to a blend of whey, pea and rice proteins and Ashwgandha Root and Leaf extracts as well as bioavailable vitamins and minerals and a great taste, makes this shake a wonderful addition to our healthy lifestyle. Attached is the product information page from which you can do your research on the ingredients. Thank you for your interest. Let me know how I can help you!

    http://www.doterrasuccessmap.com/TrimShake_PIP.pdf
    http://www.mydoterra.com/itouchoils/

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