Patchouli Essential Oil

Used for centuries in perfumes and fragrances, Patchouli is one of the more aromatic essential oils. Patchouli oil has an easily recognizable rich musky-sweet fragrance and is used widely in the perfume industry. Patchouli is a species from the genus Pogostemon a bushy herb of the mint family, with erect stems, reaching two or three ...

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School and Serenity

I have a 6 year-old grandson who suffers from an anxiety and separation disorder each time school starts. When the new school year began, despite expecting problems, he did fine the first few weeks. However, things quickly changed and his anxiety increased each time he was taken to school. He was very verbal about his ...

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The Decision to Quit Smoking

I made the decision to quit smoking on November 17, 2010. As a 31 year-old and an Independent Product Consultant for dōTERRA, I felt it was time and the right choice. The oils, I believed, would help me quit smoking. Each time I had the urge to smoke, and it happened a lot, I put ...

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‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE A dōTERRA CHRISTMAS

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house All the creatures were stirring, even Squeaky the mouse; So I got out the peppermint and sprayed everywhere, Even on the stockings, which were hung with such care. When I noticed the dust on the mantle, oh no! I got out the Lemon and cleaned ...

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Mother Knows Best

I’m not a mother, but I do have nieces and nephews whom I love. I recently watched my sister’s blog as she posted time and again about my little niece and her continuing fever.  The pictures of her on the couch and in her mother’s arms pulled at my heart strings.  I hate watching family ...

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Destroying the Stigma of Direct Sales

How familiar are you with comments like the following, “Did you say multi level marketing? What? Seriously! You mean pyramid scheme. Aren’t those all just a giant scam?” I’ve worked the corporate side of direct sales for 11 years. I’m not an independent consultant but the stigma is the same. When I mention who I ...

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The Face of Winter

Many of us enjoy the change in seasons and the holiday bustle that ensues. We look forward to trading in the summer sun and relaxing by the pool for the warmth of the fireplace and a mug of hot chocolate. Fluctuating from the extremes of the harsh outside weather to the indoor warmth can be ...

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Tony Christensen

“My name is Tony Christensen.  I am 46 years old, a father of two teenagers, and an avid ultra marathon trail runner and cyclist.  My first experience with dōTERRA essential oils came just a few minutes after completing the Bear 100 in September of 2010. The Bear 100 runs from Logan to Bear Lake and ...

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Flavors of Fall Football

It seems that football fans can often be as passionate about their food as they are about their team! Don’t disappoint – provide them with this football favorite using dōTERRA Essential Oil! Strawberry Lime Fruit Dip: I Cup Vanilla Yogurt 1/2 Cup Diced Strawberries 1 tsp Sugar 2 Drops Lime Essential Oil Optional: Honey Directions: ...

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DRIVING & ESSENTIAL OILS

The following is an excerpt from an article entitled Tales of the Road from Forbes.com “Alfred Hitchcock once said that conversation is the enemy of good wine and food. I wonder what he’d say about conversations on the weather. Or in our days, about conversations on traffic. In much of the world that has been ...

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