Miscellaneous

Hi all,

Could I ask if anyone uses DoTERRA essential oils. I was given some for Christmas with a very comprehensive book that I have been reading over Christmas. I have conducted a google search as well. There are oodles of different oils from frankincense, sandlewood, lemon, oregano to peppermint and so many more. They seem to be a complimentary product that is natural and assists with immune function, anti inflammatory, anti fungal and some supposedly help with hot flushes, spasms, nerve pain, and more!

I was given peppermint, ON guard and Wild orange oils. They get a bit of a positive write up on google however, you can't always believe what you read on the Internet so I was wondering if anyone else has been trying these oils at all.

The one down side is for massaging they dilute in coconut oil but I just added a few peppermint drops to my Swisse massage cream that is all natural. I guess you could use olive oil for that matter!

Anyway would love to hear from any other people who have researched and or used these natural products.

Cheers


Jenny

I love using essential oils although I am often too lazy to look up what health benefits each can produce. I often use them to freshen the air or smell while meditating.

There is, however, an MS protocol to use with them. I know the lists were similar from the 2 essential oil companies I printed them out from (of course, I can't find either at the moment). If you are curious, however, a search for MS and essential oils should bring them up. One, I know, was from Young Living.

When I was first diagnosed, we bought all that were on the list to dribble on my spine in their "raindrops" technique. It felt good and I improved quickly, though we did many interventions so I can't attribute any one thing to that. Helichysum (probably spelled wrong) was an essential oil recommended by the naturalpathic dr I see...expensive, but only need a small amount to inhale a few deep breathes 3 times each day. This oil I do attribute to helping reduce pain.

Hope you enjoy them,
Ellen

I personally believe that doTerra isn't a great company - they call their oils "therpeutic grade" which is just silly - an essential oil is by nautre essential - and they make very bold claims via youtube "testamonials" - I personally stay away from doTerra and Young Living essential oils because I believe they are not altogether honest - essential oils bought from other sources are just as good and usually cheaper

I have used DoTerra for the past year and I love them. However, I am very hesitant to use OnGuard unless I am already sick. I don't know what it does to your immune system, exactly, so I avoid it for that reason. Someone told me it stimulates it and while I am not sure if that is true, I have decided for myself to use it only when I'm sick and not as a preventative. That being said, it works wonders when you actually are sick. I like almond oil, instead of coconut, and then I will rub a drop on each foot. I do NOT ingest them, even though doterra claims this is safe. I prefer the calming oils because I feel like they help ease everyday stress. Just my two cents, but they are useful, but very powerful. I think of them like I do medicine.

Ha Nic, interesting tid bit there. I get a lot of Young Living EOs from my mother-in-law...
Do tell me more~

I've used them because they smell nice and don't make me sneeze. A few drops in the bath give a nice smell. Lavender is my favorite. I like brand.

Beyond smelling nice they don't do anything, why anyone would to ingest them is beyond me.