What Would I Use Oils For Anyways?

In the beginning, I didn't buy commercial cleaning products or over the counter medications. Since I didn't have a good replacement, I went without. If I had a headache, I just dealt with it. If I had a cold, I just dealt with it. I took my dogs to the vet for everything. I worried about not being ready for any kind of small or large emergency (my job with the U. S. Public Health Service probably made me more aware of the possibilities than the normal person. :) ) I burned candles and had other synthetic fragrances around my house so it would smell good. I used plain water and some vinegar/baking soda to clean everything (except the Public Health Specialist in me still used bleach with cleaning up after raw meat---but I hated using it and having it around my dogs.) And I didn't really use many personal care products because I knew their impact on my endocrine system. And what I did have, I bought the cheapest versions because I didn't see the value in buying expensive personal care products. (now I make high quality, healthy products for all of us to use, for so little money...)

So when I got my membership with doTerra, I didn't' see what I would possibly need beyond the starter kit I got. That I fully intended on putting on a shelf, and saving for emergencies only. And order things every month? Are you kidding me, I don't buy anything every month! Well besides food I guess.

But it clicked one night. When I had really bad heartburn. I would normally have just ignored it. "I'm fine. Show no pain. I can handle anything. I deserve a badge. Tough exterior." I finally questioned, why? Why did I have to just put up with it? Who was I trying to be so tough for? What did I have to prove and to whom? Why did I pride myself so much on not taking anything?

Enter German stubbornness and quite frankly no good options to take that met what I wanted. That all changed that night. I went to my box of oil, pulled the one out that solved heartburn, and put it on. I had relief within minutes! Why just "put up and shut up" anymore? Why not start taking care of myself? Who was I waiting for to take care of me, for me? No one was coming to save me. No one was coming to give me a medal for suffering in silence.

Now that we have the oils I no longer go without remedies. And I've found that you can actually level up in "health." Our supplements, probiotics, and oils are our first line of defense. They are our "Pharmacy." Headaches are solved within minutes. Migraines (that even Mayo Clinic couldn't figure out a solution for) are solved. Colds are avoided and shortened. I have actual cleaners for things. And we use our points to get things like laundry detergent, hand soap, dish soap, and toothpaste for free. We diffuse for health and for our house to smell good (replacing those lung-hurting candles.)

Instead of my dog needing the expensive antibiotics from the vet the other month, I helped him using oils for just pennies. Plus his health is better for it. I am also using the oils for emotional support, and improving my moods throughout the day-no matter what comes along. (greater patience, less anxiety, calming a short temper, all things I just "dealt with" before.) And the greatest thing is I know have tools to support my son as he learns healthy ways to manage his emotions growing up. This was something I had never even thought of before having oils in my home.  

And it feels empowering. To know I can support my family to ensure restful sleep, strong immune systems, pain relief, quick healing, emotional management, and so much more!

So my question to you is, what areas of your health do you want to support? What kind of lifestyle do you want to live? From there we can find oils and nutritional products to help you every step of the way. 

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