The use of these oils came about by chance. I happened to be getting insomnia due to my pregnancy. As a fluke my mom had just purchased her first batch of oils after a friend recommended them to her. I was lucky enough to have a friend who could suggest the correct ones for me to use. I used them and BAM. Insomnia gone and my interest spiked. What are these things? How in the world have I slept throughout the night EVERY night for WEEKS since taking them? If they work so great for my insomnia what else can I use them for? Was it just by chance or are these things actually legitimate? Well as these questions were coursing through my mind I continued to use them for my sleep…until last night. I forgot. I went to sleep and just like clockwork I was up at 3 AM and wide awake- just like before I started using the oils. I was shocked. It was only one night that I forgot!! As I laid there at 3 AM and awake I finally decided I am convinced. So after 30 or so minutes I walked to the kitchen grabbed the lavender and frankincense, put two drops of each on both feet and before 4 AM I was asleep all the way until 8 AM. I am sold. It took me a while but I am officially no longer questioning the legitimacy and instead I am thirsty for knowledge. Yesterday I met with the woman who initially got my mom's friend started with these doTERRA essential oils. We talked about my interest in becoming a part of the company. I was open and honest with her- I told her I used them for my insomnia and they worked so it sparked my interest but I really didn't know a lot about them. I also told her I had this kit I got for Christmas and I wanted to use them on some sort of daily regiment instead of only to help ease my insomnia. She taught me a lot!! And this is the regiment I came up with after learning and soaking in lots of information.
Mornings
I am going to use Breathe which is a respiratory blend. I have been very stuffed up lately and this blend should help. .
I am going to use some Lemon in my water in the morning. The lemon is a cleanser as well as a mood elevator.
Nights
I will continue with my Lavender plus Frankincense blend to combat my insomnia. Lavender is a calming oil and Frankincense is basically the king of the oils. It has so many uses I could write an entire post on it. One of them is anti-inflammation which is another fun pregnancy symptom.
I am also going to use On Guard which a immune supporting blend. I will put this on my feet as well.
This is what I have so far. I plan on adding to this daily regiment as I learn more. I am really excited to add these to our life. I will also be slowly adding these to my husband everyday as he allows!! I have already rubbed Peppermint on his head twice and rid of him two headaches within minutes of applying the Peppermint which impressed him. As with CrossFit and Paleo it might take him a little longer to be 100% convinced than it takes me but that is one of the reasons he is so perfect for me. I get overly excited and he thinks things through. I hope my new adventures with oils will inspire someone else to give these a shot because I can say after a short amount of time they have already helped me tremendously.
On another note...Need a good recipe for dinner tonight? This is what we might be having and it is one of our favorites because it never disappoints. Give it a shot!