A bit of an update: Shiloah and I have been doing some awesome things lately and as we learn to do these things we have sadly neglected our blog over here. These two things have been fun, interesting and scary all at the same time, but overall have brought about some wonderful changes and learning experiences. These two things are Energy Healing and Essential Oils.
Less than a month ago Shiloah signed me up for some essential oils. About six years ago I learned about homeopathic medicine and felt pretty loyal to those, until my children got into my kit and dumped about 75 of the 100 vials. Don't worry, if they ate any, they were fine, but most of them I vacuumed out of my carpet and swept off my desk. There are still some homeopathic remedies I love: Arnica, for bruises and injuries, Staphysagria for emotional upsets and Belladonna for fevers and infections. Then my mother in law walked into my house with her oils. I don't know how long she has used them, but it almost became an argument between us, me with my homeopathics and her with her oils. It never got ugly, but being the loyalist I was, I couldn't grasp the pull to oils that she had. I'm already super sensitive to smells, and I just couldn't handle some of the scents. Shiloah convinced me to try the oils, so I signed up for the Family Pharmacy kit from doTerra. I had already been directed by some other professionals that essential oils would help my kids with Autism, so I figured, it couldn't hurt to try.
I had my kit on desk. Collectively, they all smelled so good..almost like candy. I didn't mind just letting the box sit on my desk so I could enjoy the smells like a coffee table book sized air freshener. Shiloah had also sent me a book on how to use them. Just that morning I had been diagnosed with Pleurisy, a viral infection in the lining of the lungs. Well, what better time to try them out than right then?
The family kit came with five single oils: frankincense, lemon, peppermint, lavender, oregano, lemon, and melaleuca. Then there were four blends: Digestzen, On Guard (natural defense), Breathe (respiratory support...how convenient!), Deep Blue (muscle and joint support). I tried out the Breathe and within 30 minutes I was feeling my lungs drain and coughing very little. I used the On Guard to help get rid of the viral infection and after 3 days most of the Pleurisy symptoms were gone. I tried the Digestzen that night to replace my stomach medications for Celiac symptoms I have and I didn't need to take those medications for a week now. I also used the Deep Blue on Curtis for his back and shoulder. Within 30 SECONDS he had full motion back in his shoulder. Then he got a hold of the oils. He put lavender in the kids bath one night and they were all asleep by 9:00 p.m. I also used the lemon in rice one day, just two drops, and it was awesome! So, needless to say, I'm a believer now. Curtis had oral surgery on Thursday and we've been giving him lavender to slow the bleeding, which worked surprising well. He was able to return to work the next day, and while still in pain, I don't think it was as bad as he anticipated it to be.
For the Autism symptoms on my three kids, I ordered a separate oil called Vetiver, along with Grapefruit. Vetiver is to help with relaxation. I put this on Simeon who had been resisting working on reading with me, but after a few minutes of application, he sat right up and finished his work with me. Today he cleaned the entire playroom by himself. I'm in shock. For Hannah, who's mind runs 100 mph a minute, I gave her Lavender and that allowed her to slow down and concentrate. For Isaac I applied Vetiver as well, and also got similar results. The Grapefruit is to cleanse them (high metal levels), and I've not seen major results yet, but I do know that for now, I will continue giving it to Isaac as he now has some high liver enzymes from too high of dosage of one of his medications. I hear Balance (not in the kit) is also good for this.
So, in light of all this, I am a convert. I won't lie and say all of them smell wonderful. That Vetiver and Deep Blue are not my favorite smells, so I put it on their feet and make them wear socks. I also started using Grapefruit for my lymph nodes that had swollen from the viral infection but now I like using it because of the smell, which is sweet. I've gone one week without using any prescription drugs and I'm feeling pretty good!
doTerra describes their oils as such:
"dōTERRA (CPTG) Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils represent the safest, purest, and most beneficial essential oils available today. They are gently and skillfully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy. Experienced essential oil users will immediately recognize dōTERRA's superior quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective therapeutic-grade essential oils."
I would like to invite you to do your investigation into doTerra oils at this site:
Sign up to be a lifetime member (wholesale consultants receive a 25% discount on their oils- preferred customers a 17% discount) - like a Sam's Club membership and get the Family Physician kit along with a free Slim and Sassy oil all for $150. There is no minimum to buy once a member.
To your health!
1 comments:
I found your blog while searching for doTERRA oils, specifically wondering about the grapefruit oil. Thank you for this post! My friends son's is autistic and we are just about to place an order for her, but it's hard to know which oils to try. Now I have a better idea. How are you liking your oils a year later?
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