Gift Essential Health

Lavender, the Peaceful Purple Flower

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:57:36 -0700

In your mind’s eye, spin the globe we’re on and situate yourself just above the Black Sea. On the western bank sits the mountainous country of Bulgaria. Zoom in and feel your breath taken away by expansive fields of delicate purple blossoms stretching as far as the eye can see. You’ve arrived at the source of dōTERRA® Lavender! Here farmers are hard at work, proudly farming and harvesting these beautiful lavender fields for the purpose of distillation into the essential oil you’ve come to know and love for its serene aroma and calming effects.

From ancient times, people have known there was something special about the delightful and delicate lavender flower. Used by ancient Egyptians and Romans for bathing, perfume, and even cooking, this floral oil’s most notable attribute in the modern day is its ultra relaxing nature; so Lavender’s most popular uses tend to center on slumber. Bring balance and bliss to bedtime in your home with a blend starring lovely Lavender!

Twinkling Stars Diffuser Blend

4 drops Lavender
2 drops Cedarwood
2 drops Vetiver
2 drops Geranium

To encourage those blinks to keep getting steadily slower, add a few drops of Lavender to your dreamer’s pillowcase, bedding, and the bottoms of their feet. All of this peaceful drifting off to dreamland can be pleasantly preceded by a warm bath that’s been kissed by a few drops of Lavender in the water.

But what about during your waking hours, when your head is nowhere near a pillow and it would be...Read More

The Citronella Shield

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:04:47 -0700

A crisp, lemony floral note hits your nose, and you melt. The exact same aroma hits a mosquito, compelling it to turn around and buzz off. This, my friends, is a win-win situation for the owner of the essential oil; and it’s precisely the case with sweet, rosy dōTERRA® Citronella! This oil should be the definitive first ingredient in any blend, pre-made or homemade, that is prepared especially for the purpose of outdoor protection.

Citronella comes to us from the thin, bright green blades of a tall grass native to Asia. Sourced from Indonesia, dōTERRA Citronella is well known for its refreshing aroma and the pest protection it brings. If you’re wondering just how to harness its power, prepare to be amazed at both how easy and pleasant it is; no chemical-laden bug spray smell here! You can choose to diffuse Citronella, apply it topically to the skin with Fractionated Coconut Oil, or even spritz it directly onto the skin using a few drops of Citronella mixed with water. When applying topically, be sure to include the ankles, wrists, and neck in your coverage. Here’s one idea for diffusing: mist the following blend outside, enjoying the mingled beauty of three oils together as you benefit from the shielding effect of the Citronella.

Back Porch

2 drops Citronella
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Peppermint

Because Citronella helps keep unwelcome guests off skin and clothing, it’s an essential companion for any camping trip or hike in the woods. Interestingly, the protective effect works by masking the...Read More

Last Drop DIYs

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:17:04 -0700

This season, people can be found cleaning out corners and sorting their belongings into piles labeled give, sell, and toss. Have you set aside a creative recycling pile for the various empty dōTERRA® bottles you’ve accumulated? If so, get excited; and if not, start using them today. These two fun, satisfying project ideas are a little nonstandard in that they don’t actually call for any specific oils. They simply utilize the empty bottles which you may or may not have ever considered putting to good use!

Those adorable brown bottles beg for you to do something with them, but you’re not sure what. Hang onto them so you can draw out every last lingering aroma and create your own unique Last Drop Diffuser Liquid! We’re about to see just how not empty those bottles really are. Remove the lids and plastic stoppers, then place bottles inside a jar or pitcher and fill the large container with water. After the bottles sit for at least 10 minutes (or overnight if you can be patient enough), the water will be deliciously infused with those last few drops of oil that were adhering to the insides of the bottles. Use your oil-infused water to fill the diffusers around your house. I can’t tell you what aromas will characterize your blend; you’ll have to see what you come up with and name it accordingly! At this point, you can recycle those brown bottles in any way you like, knowing they were good down to the very last drop.

Our next project utilizes an empty dōTERRA supplement bottle (the size that contains Veggie Caps). After you’ve been revitalized by the supplements contained within, use the container to invite birds into your relaxing outdoor space where you can observe the surrounding beauty.

Inspired by Melissa

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:54:00 -0700

Whenever this warm, herbaceous, mood-boosting Mediterranean beauty enters the promotional spotlight, droves of dedicated oilers line up to possess it. It’s dōTERRA® Melissa, one of the rarest and most expensive oils due to its extensive range of benefits. First off, let’s establish that it’s a good idea to view your oil collection as a unique reflection of your own emotions, needs, and preferences. Aim to stock up with what you truly value. That being said, I am about to present you with some compelling reasons to consider adding valuable Melissa to your collection!

Sourced by dōTERRA in the lovely and rugged land of Bulgaria, Melissa essential oil is steam distilled from the dainty leaves and flowers of the Melissa plant, a short perennial that grows petite white flowers amidst edible leaves and is commonly known by the name lemon balm. It’s prized for its ability to support the whole person, both mind and body, and belongs in a time-tested historical lineup beside Frankincense. You may find yourself holding a small, valuable bottle of this liquid treasure in the palm of your hand, and feeling a bit paralyzed as to exactly what you should do with it. The purpose of this short treatise is to arm you with some knowledge to help you begin using this powerful oil to its fullest potential!

When you or a loved one are feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, break out your Melissa oil to promote feelings of hopeful optimism, enabling you to experience more energy. Feelings of hope motivate us to connect meaningfully with those around us and to engage more actively in our areas of gifting and talent. Turn up the emotional energy and promote hope with this Melissa-based diffuser blend, which contains a restorative and powerful interplay between Melissa and those bright, inspiring citrus...Read More

Frozen Summer Pops

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:10:49 -0700

Class is out, and summer is in! Let’s celebrate by making some refreshing homemade frozen treats, shall we? These two popsicle recipes contain all the sweet you need, without any of the guilt that accompanies those sugar-filled, store-bought frozen desserts. When making your grocery list to prepare these easy, wholesome freezer pops, envision the natural sweetness of coconut combining with fresh fruit into a delicious, indulgent-tasting creation. You’ll need at least one or two trusty citrus oils by your side, such as dōTERRA® Lemon, Wild Orange, or Grapefruit. These oily additions are for the purpose of fresh flavor, digestive support, and that feeling of satisfaction that helps us make consistently wise dietary choices! These two recipes call for popsicle molds, wooden sticks, and the spirit of summertime.

To make Peaches & Cream Pops, you’ll need:

5 ounces coconut milk
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 ounces frozen peaches
2 ounces cream (try subbing coconut cream if you need to omit dairy)
1/3 cup water
1-2 drops citrus essential oil of choice

First, blend together coconut milk, 1 tablespoon honey, and vanilla extract; set aside. Next, blend frozen peaches, cream, water, remaining honey, and essential oil together until smooth. Alternate filling your popsicle molds with the coconut milk mixture and the peach mixture until full. Freeze for about one hour while...Read More

Sun-Kissed Wild Orange

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:17:21 -0700

In the warm, sunny climes of Brazil and Greece, something delightful grows. There, orchards full of sweet orange trees grow an abundance of citrus fruit whose fresh peels, when cold pressed, yield dōTERRA® Wild Orange essential oil. Wild Orange is the smell of summer, the sweetest fresh citrus scent your senses can conjure up; and this month’s promotion is the perfect time to procure it.
With a bright and energizing aroma, Wild Orange does everything you’d expect it to as a member of the citrus family. You can certainly use it to clean counters, remove gummy residue, freshen your home, and deodorize everything it touches. An easy way to put the oil’s purifying power to work right away in your home is to place a few drops directly onto your air filter, and boom! You’re roaming a sweet orange orchard before you know it. The cleansing properties of Wild Orange apply to the emotions and the body, too. In environments that tend to produce stress, the uplifting scent of Wild Orange exerts acalming influence, rising up as a cheerful combatant against feelings of tension.
Let the following diffuser blends transport you to one of the warm climes that nurture the sweet orange, and to a place where the scent of citrus wafts on a gentle breeze.
Beach Blanket
4 drops Wild Orange
3 drops Patchouli
3 drops Ylang Ylang
Summer Breeze
5 drops Wild Orange
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Beautify with Geranium

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:08:35 -0700

Today’s dive into Geranium essential oil will inspire you to channel your inner Cleopatra. This enchanting queen of ancient Egypt, known for her charm and power, was certainly wise in the ways of using nature’s beauty for its maximum enhancing effects in her personal care! The fragrant oil extracted from geranium petals was employed by ancient Egyptians in her time to beautify the skin and hair, helping it recover from pesky irritations that have remained part of the human experience from then until now.
Become acquainted with Geranium as you diffuse this blend. It will totally help to imagine yourself reclining in a setting of lavish royalty. Inner Cleopatra, come on out.
Simply Radiant
3 drops Geranium
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Wild Orange
Yes, you are simply radiant, inside and out. Geranium essential oil can promote healing and regeneration not just on the skin-deep level, but also (and more importantly) on the emotional level. A unique chemical composition and an intoxicating aroma make dōTERRA® Geranium a force for strengthening and stabilizing. Inhaling sweet, herbaceous Geranium is like drawing in a deep breath of emotional balance. While the geranium flower is a staple of the perfume industry, not every creature finds the scent so pleasant. It’s a known fact that unwelcome creepy crawlers will avoid Geranium like the plague, so a great use of this oil is to employ every molecule of its chemical composition in self-defense! The Cleopatra-like charm of Geranium’s aroma is completely lost on insects. Use this knowledge strategically.