MISCELLANEOUS INFO FOR YOU

If Essential Oils get into your eye, dilute the area immediately with vegetable (olive, coconut, etc.) or carrier oil. Do this by placing the vegetable oil on a tissue and gently wiping your eye area. Repeat as necessary.

Essential Oils are most effective in small amounts, and lose their value, and may even be harmful, in large amounts. Less is More.

Did you know that high-quality Essential Oils do not simply mask symptoms as synthetically created products do. They pass through cell membranes to address the root causes of issues on a cellular level.

Be careful when applying citrus EOs and lemongrass on your skin because they are photosensitive and can cause you to burn when in the sun.

Vitamins are either fat-soluble (A,D,E,K), or, water-soluble (C and all the Bs). Essential Oils do not have fat or water in them, therefore, they are not a source of vitamins.

CHEER ROLL-ON

10 ways to combat depression.
1) Set small daily goals.
2) Maintain a routine.
3) Stay involved with society.
4) Do something new and different.
5) Take on small responsibilities to give you a sense of accomplishment.
6) Enough sleep.
7) Exercise.
8) Take a prebiotic/probiotic supplement. 9) Although each body is unique and responds uniquely to different products, doTerra's "Cheer" roll-on is a blend of citrus and spices that counteracts negative emotions and promotes feelings of optimism, cheerfulness, and happiness in many people. So we can be just as cheery as my grandchildren pictured here. 10) See your doctor if nothing works.
You can get your "Cheer" roll-on at doTerra, known for superior testing and purity.

mydoterra.com/bethblake Put "Cheer" into the Search Box, or search in their "Blends" section

PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE RECIPE

1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
½ cup pumpkin puree
½ cup vanilla yogurt
2 frozen bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie seasoning
2–3 drops doTERRA On Guard® Protective Blend
1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.
2. If desired, add some whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

For a vegan recipe, replace the milk and yogurt with one can of coconut milk.

doTERRA On Guard, a proprietary essential oil blend, provides a natural and effective alternative for immune support when used internally. As one of doTERRA’s best-selling blends, doTERRA On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune system when ingested. doTERRA On Guard can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function and support healthy cardiovascular function. It supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses and promotes healthy circulation.

Photo by Sonnie Hiles on Unsplash 

EUCALYPTUS FOR CLEAR BREATHING

Eucalyptus Essential Oil is not meant to be ingested. It's an ideal oil to diffuse to promote feelings of clear breathing and open airways due to its chemical components. It's one of 8 oils in doTerra's blend "Breathe." 

Diffusing Eucalyptus also promotes feelings of relaxation and helps clear your mind. When applied topically (after diluting with a carrier oil), Eucalyptus has purifying properties that can be beneficial for the skin. 

Caution: Keep completely away from children! Do not use if pregnant (as with most Essential Oils).

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THOSE HEALTHY GREEN DRINKS!

If you want to drink one of those healthy green drinks but don't particularly like the taste, here's a healthy tip: Add 1 drop of either Peppermint or Wild Orange Essential Oil. Nummy. Wild Orange supports a healthy immune system. Peppermint promotes healthy respiratory function, clear breathing, and digestive health.
All you need is one drop because EOs are potent if purchased from a reliable company. Those $8 oils at drugstores, etc. are not meant to be consumed.
You can be confident you're getting 100% pure Essential Oils when you buy doTerra. Personally, I wouldn't even buy them off of Amazon because you don't know if someone has replaced the essential oil with something else, like vegetable oil.

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DIPPING OIL RECIPE

Entertaining? This is easy, healthy, and delicious. Put some Olive Oil in a bowl and add a drop or two (to taste) of Essential Oil, such as Rosemary, Thyme, or Basil. Place pieces of bread for dipping next to it on your table.

Essential Oils are potent, only a drop or two is needed, and provide not only flavor, but lots of health benefits, such as supporting a healthy immune system.

You can feel confident you're using pure Essential Oils when you use doTerra oils, known for their superior testing.

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GUACAMOLE

To make your guacamole really flavorful, add one drop of Lime, Cilantro, Lemon, or Coriander Essential Oil and stir well.

Essential Oils are potent and loaded with health benefits. Lime and Lemon provide cleansing benefits when taken internally. Cilantro supports healthy digestion and immune system function. Coriander assists with digestion.
You can be sure you are using 100% pure Essential Oils when you use doTerra EOs, known for its superior testing.

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ESSENTIAL OILS AND HERBS

It takes 8,000 rose flowers to produce just one 5 mL bottle of doTerra's pure rose oil. This is the equivalent to 42 pounds of rose petals.*
Because pure essential oils are so highly concentrated, they are 50 to 70 times more therapeutically potent than the herbs or plants they are derived from. Dried herbs lose up to 90% of their healing nutrients and oxygen molecules, whereas essential oils do not.**

Just one drop of doTerra's pure, therapeutic peppermint oil equals about 28 cups of peppermint tea!***

Once a fresh plant is dried, very little of the essential oil is still left. It’s the same with herbs. Once an herb is dried, it only contains 3 – 5% of its essential oil, and it’s the Essential Oil that gets us well. The process of drying the herb causes many molecules found in the essential oil of the plant to be lost altogether. This is why pure Essential Oils are more potent than herbs. Does this mean that you should never use herbs? Absolutely not! Herbs have many uses.**
To get pure, therapeutic EOs, see comment below. Be sure you're buying pure Essential Oils from a trusted source.
To get pure, therapeutic Essential Oils, you can go here: mydoterra.com/bethblake
*doTerra **Hybrid Rasta Mama. ***Dr. Mariza

SOUP WITH ROSEMARY AND THYME

Easy and Delicious Seaman's Soup to support a healthy immune system. Serves 8.

1 lb. ground beef, 1 chopped onion, 24 oz. can V8 juice, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 can cream of celery soup, 16 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, 1 bay leaf crushed up, One drop Thyme Essential Oil, One drop Rosemary Essential Oil. 

Fry the ground beef and put into a large pot. Add the rest of the ingredients except the oils. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer.

Before serving, add the Essential Oils (2 drops total) and stir well. 

Thyme has specific chemistry that supports a healthy immune system and provides powerful antioxidants for your health. Rosemary supports healthy digestion, and helps reduce nervous tension.

DILUTING ESSENTIAL OILS

Wise thought for the day: Please be careful when using Essential Oils. For topical use, it's wise to use a "carrier oil" to minimize skin sensitivity to your therapeutic-grade oil. For acute use: Dilute one drop Essential Oil (EO) to five drops or more of a "carrier oil" depending on skin sensitivity, or as directed on EO label. Carrier oils help "carry" EOs into your skin. You don't want to develop a permanent sensitization to an EO. Sensitivity is forever! I've said it before, with Essential Oils: Less is More! Never overdo EO use. They're wonderful healers, but they're also potent.

Even if you've used an EO on your skin before and didn't have a problem, skin sensitivity can be developed with long-term use. A great "carrier oil" is pure Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO). Dilute one drop Essential Oil to five drops or more of Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO) for acute use.

For long-term use, get 10 ml roller bottles. There are 20 drops in one ml, 200 drops in 10 ml. To make a 2% solution, add 4 drops of your Essential Oil to the roller bottle, then fill the bottle with your "carrier oil", such as FCO. (200 X .02 = 4). For a 3% solution, add 6 drops of your Essential Oil to the roller bottle, fill with FCO. (200 X .03 = 6).

Facial applications should be 1%. This would be 2 drops EO to the 10 ml (200 drops) roller bottle. Be careful not to get it close to your eyes.
If you ever develop a topical sensitivity to an EO, discontinue immediately. But diluting in FCO should prevent any sensitivity. DoTerra has pre-diluted Essential Oils at low percentages for children and babies, which should be used.

Be wise. Only use EOs that have been tested for purity, like doTerra oils. You can get doTerra's FCO and roller bottles here: mydoterra.com/bethblake
Put "fractionated coconut oil" and then "roller bottles" in the Search Box.

INFLAMMATION AND COGNITIVE DECLINE

Chronic inflammation beginning in middle age has been linked to cognitive decline in later years, according to a new cohort study. In the study of over 12,000 participants, mid-life inflammation was correlated with a sharp decline in cognitive decline – especially memory.
This is one of the first studies of its kind to look at midlife inflammation and memory rather than inflammation later in life. Dr. Keenan Walker of Johns Hopkins University, one of the authors of the study, elaborates: "While other studies have looked at chronic inflammation and its effects on the brain in older people, our large study investigated chronic inflammation beginning in middle age and showed that it may contribute to cognitive decline in the decades leading up to old age. "
How can you combat chronic inflammation? Certain Essential Oils such as Copaiba (the best!) reduce inflammation and support the immune system. Basil, Clove, Frankincense, Ginger, Rosemary, and Thyme are also anti-inflammatory. When taking internally, use just one drop a day.
Don't take if already on anticoagulants. Talk to your doctor first. You can be confident you're using the best oils when you use doTerra, known for superior testing.
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