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Safe Internal Use of Essential Oils: What You Need to Know

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Safe Internal Use of Essential Oils: What You Need to Know

Essential oils are incredibly powerful plant extracts that can offer many benefits when used thoughtfully. While most people are familiar with applying oils topically or inhaling their aromas, some wonder about using essential oils internally for added support.

Using essential oils internally requires extra caution, knowledge, and respect for their potency. Not all oils are safe to ingest, and improper use can cause irritation or other unwanted effects. When done correctly, however, internal use can be a valuable way to support digestion, immune health, and overall wellness.

In this post, we’ll explore important guidelines for safely using essential oils internally, which oils are commonly used, and best practices to ensure you get the benefits without risks.

Wherever you get your oils, always double check this label. If it doesn’t have a supplement facts label then it is a HUGE NO to internal use.

I choose only doTERRA essential oils because I can be assured they are certified pure therapeutic grade. That means they are the highest quality and purest oils on the market. Many, many hospitals across the country are using doTERRA and that makes me feel even better.

A kind word of caution tho—if you think buying doTERRA on amazon is the same, you could be scammed. It’s super easy to uncap the oils and refill them with cheaper and less quality oils and be selling them as doTERRA. Why take that chance? It’s as simple as a Costco membership—get wholesale prices for a small fee (or waived with a kit) and start using the best and safest oils available.

Check out this handy guide and learn how to get started!

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Capricorn Energy: An Essential Oil Blend for Ambition and Balance

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Capricorn Energy: An Essential Oil Blend for Ambition and Balance

Capricorn, the earth sign ruled by discipline, determination, and practicality, carries a steady and focused energy that helps us build lasting foundations. While Capricorns are natural achievers, they also benefit from moments of balance and self-care to nurture their inner strength without burning out.

This essential oil blend is crafted to support Capricorn’s grounded nature, promoting clarity, calm, and resilience. With earthy, warm, and subtly uplifting aromas, it encourages focus and steady progress while inviting a sense of peaceful balance—perfect for anyone embracing Capricorn’s energy, whether it’s your sun sign or simply the vibe of the season.

In this post, we’ll explore the key oils in this blend, their benefits, and how to use them to align with Capricorn’s wise and steady spirit.

It’s my birthday week and I am all about tapping into my Capricorn characteristics. I love being strong-willed, hard-working and even a tad bit stubborn.

Capricorn Diffuser Blend

•Wintergreen is the oil of surrender. It can assist the strong-willed individual in letting go. Wintergreen invites individuals to surrender these strong opinions. Wintergreen reminds individuals that they not have to face life on their own.

•Eucalyptus is the oil of wellness. Eucalyptus encourages individuals to take full responsibility for their own health. It also bestows trust that one’s needs and desires can be met, even if they allow themselves to be well.

•Geranium is the oil of love and trust. It assists in reopening the heart so that love may flow freely. At its root geranium heals the heart and reminds the individual about unconditional love for all.

•Lemon is the oils of focus. The delightful citrusy aroma of Lemon oil nourishes the mind and aids concentration. While Lemon supports the emotional body, its major effects are experienced in the mental field. Emotionally, Lemon inspires a natural playfulness and buoyancy in the heart. It assists in releasing feelings of despair and hopelessness by restoring joy.

This is gonna be in my diffuser all week as I celebrate the beautiful process of aging gracefully.

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Honoring the Winter Solstice: A Time for Stillness and Renewal

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“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.”

Honoring the Winter Solstice: A Time for Stillness and Renewal

The Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year, a sacred pause where nature invites us to slow down, turn inward, and embrace the quiet beauty of the season. As the earth tilts gently toward the returning light, we’re reminded that even in the darkest moments, new beginnings are quietly stirring beneath the surface.

This is a time for reflection, releasing what no longer serves us, and planting seeds of intention for the months ahead. By aligning with the rhythm of the solstice, we can create space for rest, renewal, and the soft whispers of our inner wisdom.

In this post, we’ll explore simple and meaningful ways to honor the Winter Solstice—through rituals, mindful practices, and gentle moments of self-care to nourish your body, mind, and spirit as you welcome the return of the light.

In yoga, and in astrology, the sun symbolizes the soul. The word “solstice,” in Latin, means sun standing still, so in a sense, we could say the soul stands still on the solstice—maybe even long enough for you to catch a glimpse of it, as some legends say you can at this divine time of year. The darkest night contains the most magnetic power, too; this is a time to draw forth what you want, to incubate your best intentions. As you enjoy the longest night and the brightest lights of the season, please remember this: your soul is the light of the world. You carry the light within you. You shine.

The Solstice is a time of quietude, of firelight, and dreaming, when seeds germinate in the cold earth, and the cold notes of church bells mingle with the chimes of icicles. Rivers are stilled and the land lies waiting beneath a coverlet of snow. We watch the cold sunlight and the bright stars, maybe go for walks in the quiet land. . . . All around us the season seems to reach a standstill — a point of repose.

These longer hours of darkness allows us to see into the deepest and darkest parts of our soul and presents us with an opportunity to go within and become aware of the subtle stirrings within our beings.

Winter darkness has a positive side to it. As we gather to celebrate the first turn from winter to spring, we are invited to recognize and honor the beauty in the often unwanted season of winter. Let us invite our hearts to be glad for the courage winter proclaims. Let us be grateful for the wisdom winter brings in teaching us about the need for withdrawal as an essential part of renewal. Let us also encourage our spirits as Earth prepares to come forth from this time of withdrawal into a season filled with light.

The winter solstice celebrates the return of hope to our land as our planet experiences the first slow turn toward greater daylight. Soon we will welcome the return of the sun and the coming of springtime. As we do so, let us remember and embrace the positive, enriching aspects of winter’s darkness. Pause now to sit in silence in the darkness of this space. Let this space be a safe enclosure of creative gestation for you.

~excerpt from A Celebration of Winter Solstice” from The Circle of Life by Joyce Rupp and Macrina Wiederkehr.

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Hair Growth Spray

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Essential Oils for Hair Growth: Nurture Your Scalp and Strengthen Your Strands

Healthy, vibrant hair begins at the roots—and sometimes our scalp needs a little extra support to create the perfect environment for growth. Whether you’re noticing thinning, breakage, or simply want to encourage stronger, shinier hair, essential oils can be a natural and nourishing ally.

With their ability to stimulate circulation, soothe the scalp, and strengthen hair follicles, certain essential oils have been used for centuries to promote healthy hair growth. From refreshing peppermint to strengthening rosemary, these plant-powered oils can help you care for your hair in a holistic way.

In this post, we’ll explore the best essential oils for hair growth and share simple ways to use them in your daily self-care routine—so you can nurture your scalp and let your strands thrive.

I have never in my life had long hair! My mom was a hairdresser and that meant I had short hair always, AND perms! Ack! I think my first perm was when I was four years old! And, I have really red hair so it’s no wonder I didn’t have a date until I was like 35….kidding, but still.

I have been growing my hair out for some time. I decided a couple of years ago that I want to turn 50 with long, beautiful red hair. I wont say my hair is long, but it is much healthier and happier. Plus, this smells so good.

In a 2oz spray bottle:

  • 10 drops cedarwood
  • 10 drops geranium
  • 10 drops peppermint
  • 10 drops Clary Sage
  • 10 drops rosemary
  • 1oz witch hazel, top off with water.

Spray your hair once or twice a day!

To get these oils, just go here! Plus, these particular oils are great for so many other uses like sleep, hormones, tension, skin and so much more! Learn more about how to use essential oils here.

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Essential Oils for Mind and Emotions: Finding Balance Within

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Essential Oils for Mind and Emotions: Finding Balance Within

Our mind and emotions are deeply connected, influencing how we move through each moment of life. Some days feel light and easy; others feel heavy or scattered. Essential oils can be beautiful allies on this journey, helping us ground, uplift, and restore harmony when we need it most.

With their calming, energizing, and centering properties, essential oils work on both the physical and energetic levels to support emotional balance and mental clarity. A drop of lavender may quiet a restless mind, while a hint of citrus can awaken joy and creativity. These tiny bottles hold powerful tools for nurturing your inner landscape.

In this post, we’ll explore the best essential oils for supporting your mind and emotions, and share simple ways to use them to invite peace, focus, and emotional resilience into your daily life.

Our Sense of Smell

Your sense of smell is much more accurate than any of your other senses. Your ability to smell comes from sensory cells called Olfactory Sensory Neurons, found in a small patch of tissue very high in your nose. Those cells connect to your brain.

Each of those sensory neurons has one odor receptor – and molecules released by substances around us stimulate these receptors. Once your neurons detect your molecules, they send messages to your limbic lobe of your brain.

Our sense of smell is 10,000 more sensitive than our other senses. Scent travels faster to the brain with smell than it does with sight, or even sound.

The limbic lobe is a group of brain structures that is below the cortex of the brain – it includes the amygdala and the hippocampus. Your limbic lobe (system of brain structures) is directly connected to the parts of your brain that control many aspects of your body – hormone levels, stress, memory, breathing, heart rate, and more.

The only way to stimulate the emotional brain is through your sense of smell – which is one of the reasons why Essential Oils can work so incredibly well. Feelings of depression, fear, anger, happiness, joy and even anxiety all originate from the limbic lobe of the brain.

Essential Oils can help alleviate symptoms at a cellular level through their therapeutic properties–because that stimulation of hormones and chemicals can drastically affect physiology and behavior.

Essential Oils can be stimulating (Peppermint), calming (Lavender), sedative (Cedarwood), balancing (Frankincense, and so much more.

Top Five for Emotions:

Roman Chamomile: Helps support feelings of peace, love and acceptance.

Cedarwood: Helps support healthy focus and encouragement while also grounding.

Lavender: Helps support relaxation and calming. This one also helps with communicating feelings.

Bergamot: Uplifting and will help support healthy confidence levels. This one also helping foster self love and self worth.

Frankincense: Powerful cleanser of the spirit – grounding and can help during times of negativity.

Check out this awesome ebook to learn more and get started with essential oils!

REFERENCES:
How do Essential Oils Affect our Mind and Our Emotions. Retrieved from http://www.biospiritual-energy-healing.com/essential-oils-affect-our-minds.html

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Gratitude Practice

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The simple act of writing a gratitude list each day helps people to feel more positive, improves mindset and wellbeing, and brings more joy to life. Positive psychology research from Harvard demonstrated that “gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness”.

Taking time each day to stop, observe, and write out 3 things that you’re grateful for will help your mind to focus on feelings of joy, peace, compassion, love, and forgiveness. When you write a gratitude list every day, you invite more of what you’re grateful for into your life, and you become more aware of the good and the beautiful around you.

Where do you begin?

  • Some people choose to start their day with their list, while others end their day with it. Experiment with both, and see which feels more beneficial for you.
  • Get a special journal that you keep just for your gratitude list. Handwriting your list, rather than typing it on a computer, tells your brain to pay attention.
  • It takes a minimum of 21 days to create a habit, and over two months for that habit to become automatic. In other words, get started, and keep going!

The thoughts in your head are often on repeat from your subconscious mind. Keeping your focus on gratitude will help you to maximize the good in your life and invite more in!

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Top Ten Essential Oils

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Your Essential Oil Starter Kit: The Top 10 doTERRA Oils and How to Use Them

Starting your journey with essential oils can feel exciting—and maybe a little overwhelming at first. That’s why the doTERRA Enrollment Kit is such a wonderful place to begin. With ten of the most versatile and powerful oils, this kit gives you everything you need to support your health, home, and emotions naturally.

From soothing lavender to energizing peppermint and immune-boosting blends, these oils are the foundation for countless everyday uses. Whether you’re diffusing for a peaceful mood, creating DIY wellness blends, or supporting your family through seasonal changes, this kit truly has you covered.

In this post, we’ll explore each of the top 10 essential oils in the doTERRA kit, share their benefits, and give you simple, practical ways to use them every day.

I’ve been using essential oils for about 17 years, but doTERRA for the last five. The quality and purity is above all others. (Even hospitals and clinics across the country only use doTERRA).

When I got started, I chose the top ten oils in the family kit. The versatility of these helped my family swap out toxins, address mood and sleep, immune boosting, belly aches, tension and pain, and so much more.

It’s so easy and when you get started, I will hook you up into my VIP tribe, support you as you learn how to use them and give you an awesome resource book.

Check out this free guide and how to order!

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Healthy Hair Growth Spray: Locks Like a Mermaid

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There’s something magical about hair that flows freely, strong and radiant—like a mermaid gliding through sunlit waters. But stress, seasons, and daily life can leave our strands feeling tired and our scalp craving nourishment.

This natural, DIY hair growth spray is designed to awaken your roots, strengthen your tresses, and bring back that soft, flowing shine. With the power of essential oils and gentle botanicals, it helps stimulate the scalp, encourage growth, and leave your hair smelling as fresh as an ocean breeze. A perfect addition to your self-care ritual when you’re ready to nurture your crown and let your inner mermaid shine.

A couple weeks ago, I was at girls night and we were all obsessed with our friend’s hair! She looked amazing! She shared with us what her secret was…Mermaid Hair Spray!

So guess what I just made! ? I’ll be spraying it in my hair twice a day.

MERMAID HAIR

10 drops Cedarwood

10 drops Clary Sage

10 drops Peppermint

10 drops Geranium

10 drops Rosemary

1oz Witch Hazel

Add to a 4oz Spray bottle and fill to the top with distilled water.

The oils in this blend help with hair growth, healthy scalp, and shine.

Who else wants Mermaid Hair?

Read through this guide to essential oils and you can find my link to order your own essential oils!

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If you would love to be part of my essential oil community and are ready to start using pure essential oils, shop here or email me for a free 1:1 consultation.

Grounded and Secure: Supporting the Root Chakra

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Grounded and Secure: Supporting the Root Chakra

The Root Chakra, or Muladhara, is the foundation of our energy system. Located at the base of the spine, it governs our sense of safety, stability, and connection to the earth. When this chakra is balanced, we feel grounded, secure, and at home in our bodies and in the world around us.

But when the Root Chakra is out of balance, it can manifest as fear, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection. By nurturing this energy center, we can restore a deep sense of calm and create a solid foundation for growth in all areas of life.

In this post, we’ll explore simple ways to support and balance the Root Chakra—including mindful practices, grounding rituals, and a soothing essential oil blend to help you reconnect with your inner strength.

After today, I decided to go back to what I know and know really well and that is my energy centers. I did some self inquiry and discovered that maybe my root chakra is feeling a bit unbalanced. I pulled out my root chakra oil blend and my hematite and found some common ground.

Inside my root chakra blend is black tourmaline chips,cypress, sandalwood, balance, vetiver and cedarwood. I apply this to my legs and feet while bringing in the affirmation—AM.

Tomorrow is a new day. A new chance to be. I know that the tools I have can bring me back to my center and I can regain clarity and a sense of self. If you haven’t checked out my chakra series free ebook, it’s in my link or you can message me.

No matter what is going on, it’s temporary. It always is. And I’m the meantime I have my oils and my crystals and my faith to keep me sane.

If you want to learn more about chakras and crystals, click here.

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Jasmine Essential Oil

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Believe it or not, Jasmine is actually from the Olive family and it’s fragrance is POWERFUL! This is no weak scented flower or gentle aroma…it stands up and lets you know it’s in the room! it is sweet, tenacious and floral but with fruity and herbaceous undertones. It’s intense…and LOVELY!

In fact, it’s so powerful that historically it’s been known as “Queen of the Night” and “moonlight of the grove”. Women across the centuries have used and treasured this flower for it’s beautiful and aphrodisiac-like fragrance. And it has always symbolized hope, happiness and love!

It’s primary uses are for the Hormones and for Emotional Balance.

Hormonally, it supports the body where sexual health is concerned, as well as menstruation, pregnancy, labor and delivery. Hormone imbalance also can manifest in the body through the skin, by way of eczema caused by emotional imbalance, as well as dry, greasy, irritated and sensitive skin.

Emotionally it’s reaches deeply into the deepest layers of the soul and opens doors for our emotions to find expression.

Jasmine nurtures healthy sexuality and can ignite passions that have been dormant. Because it helps to foster healthy intimacy and trust, it can help create a positive sexual or intimate relationship where there might have been unhealthy intentions and motivations before. This oil encourages us to honor and respect ourselves and others.

If there is past sexual trauma, jasmine helps us to resolve that pain, and trauma and release it’s hold on our life and heart. It encourages safety within intimate relationships and invites only the truest and purest intentions to our sexual experience.

It Pairs beautifully with two other oils that are known for their powerful sexual properties…cinnamon and neroli.

Inhale this directly from the bottle, or apply to the pulse points in the body. Also can be applied topically over the sacral chakra (lower stomach, lower back and behind the ears.

If you’d like to learn more about the basics of essential oils, check out this free guide.

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If you would love to be part of my essential oil community and are ready to start using pure essential oils, shop here or email me for a free 1:1 consultation.

Santosha: The Path to Contentment

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Contentment is defined as a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Emotionally it is in the middle of the emotional scale and vibrates at a fairly neutral resonance. It is that space within us where all is okay. It is a feeling that offers neutrality and a sense of ease because there is not the push for more.

When I first began to understand what it meant to live yoga, I wondered if I could I ever really achieve contentment?  The Sanksrit word for contentment is santosha which means to cultivate a sense of being all right with who I am and what I have. And yet, we are humans who have been conditioned to constantly crave and strive for more. Yogi or not, I have dreams and goals so contentment, or santosha, often eludes me. Both on the mat and off the mat.

My work is to balance my dreams with the presence of knowing that all is okay.  I mean REALLY knowing that all is okay.  I can still have my dreams, but right now, in this breath, all is okay.

When we look at this on an emotional level, we see just underneath contentment on the emotional scale is complacency.  And just above it is hope.  So this middle ground of contentment could take you either way, depending on your awareness and your willingness to be, or not to be.

In my life, when faced with a challenge (on the mat or off),  I have three choices.

  1. Stay in contentment. I could recognize that my true self is pure and perfect. I can know that I am whole and good enough, right now.
  2. Slip into complacency. I could get lazy in my efforts and desires.  I could choose to weaken my desires and make excuses as to why it is not worth the effort due to my smugness and perhaps falsely known self-satisfaction.
  3. Rise into hope. I could take a breath and aim for a feeling of expectation and desire for goodness to happen.  I could take in the knowing that dreams and desires are right there waiting to arrive.

I  definitely do not spend much time in complacency. Although I am often vibrating higher in hope, optimism, positive expectation, enthusiasm, passion and ultimately deep appreciation, I am striving to also exist in the space of contentment.

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If you would love to be part of my essential oil community and are ready to start using pure essential oils, shop here or email me for a free 1:1 consultation.