For today’s journal entry, I’d like to share my love of Rosemary Essential Oil. Rosemary is an incredibly versatile essential oil with a wide range of benefits for both the mind and body. Extracted from the aromatic herb, rosemary, this oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and aromatherapy.

Do you love the feel of the sun on your face? I sure do, especially if the clouds have been around for a few days. There’s just nothing like closing your eyes and raising your face to catch some magnificent sun rays. There seems to be good reason for why we enjoy the sun beyond those feelings of absolute bliss with being outside on a sunny day.

Mosquitoes can be a nuisance when planting and enjoying those beautiful perennials on lovely, warm May days. All that swatting! Mosquitoes also can carry diseases, so let’s name them harmful. doTERRA to the rescue!

Geraniums also have a number of medicinal uses. The essential oil extracted from the leaves and flowers of some species of geranium is used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and relieve stress. Geranium oil is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory infections, digestive problems, and skin conditions.

Ginger essential oil is extracted from ginger rhizome (root section) after a distillation process. It is concentrated, so a little goes a long, long way and should be mixed with a fractionated coconut oil for use on your skin.

We all know kids are amazing! We love their energy, curiosity, and playfulness. I, like you, would do anything for my kids. They are my life. And we know that our young children are dealing with a lot today.

Peppermint - so much wonderful in one plant! Did you know that use of peppermint as a herbal remedy goes all the way back to the the times of Ancient Egypt, around 1550 BC, as a calming agent for stomach pains! Peppermint was also used as a form of currency - so highly valued.

Lavender aromatherapy has been shown to alleviate the severity of migraine headaches and reduced levels of anxiety and depression. While diffusing is a perfect way to take in the benefits of inhaling the fragrance of lavender, just holding a bottle of lavender to your nose and inhaling also reaps benefits.

Yarrow has been part of herbal medicine since ancient times. Its uses include fever reduction, as a treatment for rashes, and as a way to cure stomach disorders. It also has been used across cultures and throughout time to stop infection and bleeding when applied to wounds.

Do you love the woodsy, almost spicy aroma of Frankincense as part of your holiday times? Perhaps you diffuse it on other days as well to bering a sense of calm to your day. In this journal entry I’d like to share the history, benefits, and uses of my favorite essential oils - Frankincense.

I love cooking. Adding a sprinkle of this and a dash of that to what’s simmering on my stove or in my oven brings a smile to my day. Of course that means herbs. Those who are fortunate to have year round mild weather might grow herbs in pots around their house. Others may grow them inside. There simply is nothing like fresh herbs to make a recipe pop with flavor - a dash of love,

I am so excited to share my favorite GO TO essential oil when I’m having one of those aches and pains days: DDR Prime. It is a proprietary blend of essential oils that can be added to citrus drinks and tea or just applied directly to that painful spot (mixed with a carrier oil for those with sensitive skin) . Let’s look at some of the essential oils used in the DDR Prime blend to see why it works so well to ease soothe those aching joints and muscles.

Today we head to the spice section of the grocery or health food store to find that just right spice to “spice up” a favorite dish in the making. There are over 100 spices used throughout the world. Imagine that! But what else do spices do beyond making foods taste oh so delicious. Well, for one, some spices are concentrated sources of antioxidants. These wonderful substances protect our cells from damage. But, what else do spices do?

Feeling amazing comes with a sense of control over your life. doTERRA essential oils help make that happen. By using them you know you are doing all you can to bring wellness and cleanliness to every day, help support your body’s immune capabilities, and bolster your body’s defenses against illness.