Purposeful Living: Deep Blue

Humans are body, soul and spirit, though the western world would generally have us consider only the "bodily" part when addressing wellness. These purposeful living write ups are designed to help you address also the soul and spirit using your essential oils. When using these affirmations and devotions diffuse the oil listed or dilute it in a vegetable oil base and apply it behind the ears and on wrists. Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below.

Deep Blue: Soothing Blend

To purchase Deep Blue connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here, or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

Deep Blue Breakdown

Deep Blue

Soothing Blend

Deep Blue is a "gateway" oil blend. By that, I mean it is remarkably approachable and easy to use even if you've never used essential oils before. For any muscular or joint discomfort, this oil can be a great support!

Description:
doTERRA Deep Blue is perfect for a soothing massage after a long day of work. Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus work together to soothe and cool. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on your fingers, wrists, shoulders, and neck. A few drops of Deep Blue Soothing Blend diluted in a carrier oil can be part of a cooling and comforting massage.

Directions for Use:

Topical use: Apply to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.

Primary Physical Benefits
-Apply on feet and knees before and after exercise.
- Perfect for a soothing massage after a long day of house work.
- Apply to hands and feet after gardening.
- Connect with Grandma by giving her a hand massage with Deep Blue.
- Rub Deep Blue on lower back after a day of heavy lifting at work or during a move.
- Massage Deep Blue with a few drops of carrier oil onto growing kids’ legs before bedtime.
- After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on your fingers, wrists, shoulders, and neck.
- A few drops of Deep Blue Soothing Blend diluted in Fractionated Coconut Oil can be a part of a cooling and comforting massage after a workout.
- Invigorating workout blend.
- Perfect soothing blend after exercise. 

Primary Emotional Benefits:

Strong, willing to address emotional issues, put-together, calm and collected

Negative emotions addressed:

Weak, avoiding painful emotions, losing one's calm, resistance

Aromatic Description:

Minty, Camphoraceous

Body Systems addressed:

- Nervous System
- Muscular System

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Other Deep Blue references:

Deep Blue Spotlight
Topical Use/Dilution

To purchase Deep Blue connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here. Or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

Sources: www.doTERRA.com, Emotions and Essentials Oils: A modern resource for healing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

July 2017 Share

 July 2017 Advocates Share

This month's Advocates Share features a stand out Wellness Advocate from June 2017. 

How do you respond when everything seems to be falling apart? Life pressure is no joke, and depending on your circumstances, pressures can be overwhelming. Is there any silver lining to life pressure or is it destined to pull down your business? What do the top leaders in the business know about dealing with life pressure?

When disastrous or depressing situations come into your life, there is an opportunity in the midst of the pressure. Pressure pushes out everything that is on the inside out, and it is a chance to clean up our inner messes when they are most visible.

When things are going well it is easy to skate through life, not addressing internal turmoil or damaging belief systems that are holding you back. When pressure is applied those same damaging belief systems tend to bubble to the surface.

It is in these moments we have a chance to address them fully. To step away from other "must do's" and turn our attention to our inner self. While we all may seek normalcy in life, if we just hole up during these times, we miss and incredible opportunity to improve ourselves in preparation for the next upswing.

How are you using the pressures in your life? To stop you? Or to serve you?

Maggie Dubois

Aleena Steele is a Premier wellness advocate from Keymar, MD. She's been enrolled in doTERRA since January 2014. Aleena enrolled an incredible 10 wellness advocates in June. Here Aleena writes about a recent mental shift that made all the difference for her in her business.

Consistency or Mind Shift?

  As I was thinking about what to share, I reflected over the last few months. Since April, I’ve finally gotten back to Premier after almost a year of sitting at Elite. I’ve held that rank every month since and hit it earlier each month. July makes for my 3rd month in a row with 10 or more enrollments. Please don’t think of me as boasting, but I reflected on that and thought “How in the world has this happened when I feel like I’m doing the same thing I have been doing all year?!”

  I’ve taught 2 classes a month. Had at least 4 one on one’s. Done a booth every quarter. Made my two contacts a day. Mentor calls each month. All of these activities are part of the basics we learn and all very important to growth. So what changed? At first I was thinking I was being more constant, but when I really tracked my daily work habits, that didn’t seem to be it (well, maybe a smidge). What I really noticed was two big shifts in my mind set.

  The first was asking for help. This seems simple and somewhat unnecessary. Believe it or not, I never had a launch class in the first 2 years of building. I never had anyone else teach with or for me. I happen to love public speaking and teaching about oils was another opportunity to do just that. I ran with my business and did well enough. But after being stuck at Elite longer than I wanted, I started wondering what else I could be doing to help get me growing again. My wonderful mentor thought a launch class was a great idea and one of our great up lines offered to teach for me. I hated the idea of anyone driving out of their way to teach a few classes for me and that was the block. I didn’t see myself as worthy of others putting in effort for me and that translated into my not doing well because I didn’t see myself as worthy to do well. So, in agreeing to let someone pour into my business, it propelled me forward. It gave me a push to contact people on my “chicken list”. Reach into places I had not thought of and get great help with placements and structure. So whether or not you “need help”, ask for a help any way. And let someone pour into you!

  The second was a talk with my mom about my business. I talk with my on mom the phone most every day. She lives out of state. When I first started my direct sales business over 2 years ago, I remember her saying that it was ok if I didn't have a lot of people join or hit my goals, that it was just a way to have something else to do for myself (outside of being a stay at home mom) that I really enjoyed and help a few people along the way. I know she was trying to be helpful and supportive in case I failed or didn't do as well as I wanted. She'd say it here and there over the years. I never really paid much attention (so I thought) and would just mentally tell myself, she didn’t know how well I was going to do. In early May, I did an exercise that brought these memories up and that lead to remember a bold conversation I had with my mom in mid-April. I told her that I was shifting gears and taking my business from part time to full time (along with other details) and I was excited. But here's the part that stands out. I can remember feeling bold in my statements and as if I was standing my ground with her. Or as if I was trying to make sure she understood that things were changing and I didn't want to hear from her all that stuff she'd said in the past. She of course was supportive and excited for me. It now makes since that I see the shift because I believe that conversation broke a mental block for me. I believe that not disagreeing with her out loud produced a block in my business form a mental stand point. I still would not confront her each time over the phone, but if anyone says anything like this to me know, I find time alone and speak out loud the opposite of what’s been said. That way I can keep my mind positive and focused on what I am as a business builder and not stay in the “safety zone”, which doesn’t grow in the way I wanted it to.

  I hope this made since. I’d love to talk with anyone more about this. I also found the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill very helpful with positive self-talk. But it’s also so much more than that ;)

Many Blessings, Aleena

Console Breakdown

Console

Comforting Blend

Console oil is a soothing emotion blend suitable for use as a perfume or emotional support. If you need a fragrance to soothe and calm try incorporating Console.

Description:
Losing something or someone you love can be deeply disorienting and painful. Words unspoken and questions unanswered may keep you worried and unsettled. doTERRA Console Comforting Blend of floral and tree essential oils will help you close the door on sadness and take your first steps on a hopeful path toward emotional healing. Bind your broken heart with doTERRA Console Comforting Blend. Features Frankincense Resin, Patchouli Leaf, Ylang Ylang Flower, Labdanum Leaf/Stalk, Amyris Bark, Sandalwood Wood, Rose Flower, Osmanthus Flower.

Directions for Use:

Diffusion: Use one to two drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Primary Physical Benefits
- Diffuse during times of loss to comfort the soul and evoke feelings of hope.
- Apply over the heart morning and night as a reminder to be patient with healing and to think positive thoughts.
- Apply one to two drops to a shirt collar or scarf and smell throughout the day to ward off feelings of grief and sadness.
- Promotes feelings of comfort and hope.

- Counteracts negative emotions of grief, sadness, and hopelessness.

Primary Emotional Benefits:

Comfort, relief from fear, serene

Negative emotions addressed:

Emotional pain, trauma, grief, release emotional burdens 

Aromatic Description:

Sweet, musky, floral

Body Systems addressed:

- Emotional System

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

Other Past Tense references:

Console Spotlight

To purchase Console connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here. Or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

Sources: www.doTERRA.com, Emotions and Essentials Oils: A modern resource for healing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

Passion Breakdown

Passion

Inspiring Blend

Passion oil is a lovely emotion blend suitable for a perfume replacement, aromatherapy assistance and even certain wellness needs. If you need a fragrance to spice up your life, check out Passion.

Description:
Have you lost your why, your mojo, your passion? Too much of even a good thing can become predictable and boring over time. doTERRA Passion Inspiring Blend of spice and herb essential oils will help you rekindle excitement in your life. Jump out of an airplane, dive into an ocean, or try something really scary like dancing. With doTERRA Passion, you will find the daring to try something new, as well as discover renewed joy for the current blessings in your life. Features Fractionated Coconut Oil, Cardamom Seed, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger Rhizome, Clove Bud, Sandalwood Wood, Jasmine Flower, Vanilla Bean, Damiana Leaf.

Directions for Use:

Diffusion: Use one to two drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Primary Physical Benefits
- Ignites feelings of excitement, passion, and joy.
- Counteracts negative feelings of boredom and disinterest.
- Diffuse in the morning to start the day feeling energized and enthusiastic.
- Apply to pulse points and heart throughout the day to feel inspired and passionate.

- Diffuse at work to spark creativity, clarity, and wonder.

Primary Emotional Benefits:

Facing fears, imagination, creativity in following life's passions, vitality, inspiration

Negative emotions addressed:

Obligated, serious, dull and lifeless, lacking joy, lacking vision

Aromatic Description:

Spicy, Warm, Rich

Body Systems addressed:

- Emotional System

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

Other Past Tense references:

Passion Spotlight

To purchase Passion connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here. Or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

Sources: www.doTERRA.com, Emotions and Essentials Oils: A modern resource for healing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

Past Tense Breakdown

Past Tense

Tension Blend

Past tense is one of those "make a believer out of a skeptic" oils. When you rub this oil on you can feel the tension melt away from your body and mind. Perfect for long days at work or long car rides, everyone needs Past Tense in their lives.

Description:
PastTense is a distinctive blend of essential oils known to help provide grounding and balanced emotions. Known for their soothing effects on both the mind and body, the essential oils in PastTense quickly, promote feelings of relaxation and calm emotions. PastTense comes in a convenient 10mL roll-on for easy application when at work, school, or home. Simply apply to the neck, shoulders, or behind the ears to help calm emotions while breathing in the cooling, distinctive aroma of PastTense.

Directions for Use:

Topical use: Apply to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. 

Primary Physical Benefits
- Eases feelings of tension.
- Helps reduce stress and anxious feelings.
- Helps provide grounding and balanced emotions.
- Add to temples and back of neck before taking a test.
- Apply to bottom of feet before an important meeting to help ease stressful feelings.
- Apply to wrists while traveling to help calm emotions.
- Massage into shoulders, neck, and back for a cooling, soothing sensation.
- Calms emotions.
- Packaged for convenient application in a roll-on bottle.

Primary Emotional Benefits:

Destress, Release fears that lead to tension, Find equilibrium emotionally.

Negative emotions addressed:

Burned out. Overwhelm. Overworked. Stressed out.

Aromatic Description:

Fresh, Mint, Herbal

Body Systems addressed:

- Muscular System
- Emotional System

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

Other Past Tense references:

Past Tense Spotlight
Past Tense Uses and Benefits

To purchase Past Tense connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here. Or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

Sources: www.doTERRA.com, Emotions and Essentials Oils: A modern resource for healing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

DigestZen Breakdown

DigestZen

Digestive Blend

DigestZen is a fantastic digestive support blend. Every home needs to add it to their wellness kit as I would consider it a staple of the naturally leaning home. With a multitude of uses, you can address a variety of digestive needs for every member of the family.

Description:
DigestZen is known as doTERRA’s “tummy tamer” blend due to its ability to aid in digestion, soothe occasional stomach upset, and maintain overall digestive health.* This unique blend contains Ginger, Fennel, and Coriander to help ease occasional stomach discomfort, including motion sickness and indigestion, while Peppermint, Tarragon, Anise, and Caraway aid with digestion and help maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract.* DigestZen is great to have on hand when stomach upset occurs and is safe and effective. DigestZen is a healthy, natural, and gentle way to soothe an upset stomach or maintain a healthy digestive system.*

Directions for Use:

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Primary Physical Benefits
-Before a road trip, apply one to two drops for a calming aroma.
-Have DigestZen on hand when enjoying heavy holiday meals to promote digestion.*
-When traveling or trying new foods take DigestZen to soothe occasional stomach discomfort.*
-Add to water or tea to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract.*
-Eases feelings of queasiness.* 
-Use with fractionated coconut oil for a soothing abdominal massage.
-Helps reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion.*

Primary Emotional Benefits:

Helps you adjust to new information, Increased interest in life, Enthusiastic, Nourished

Negative emotions addressed:

Lacking interest in life, overwhelmed by new information, Apathy

Aromatic Description:

Spicy, sweet, minty, licorice

Body Systems addressed:

- Digestive System

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

Other DigestZen references:

DigestZen uses and benefits
Gastrointestinal Health

To purchase DigestZen connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here. Or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

Sources: www.doTERRA.com, Emotions and Essentials Oils: A modern resource for healing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

Purify Breakdown

Purify

Cleansing Blend

Purify is an underutilized oil blend with both cleaning and wellness uses. Most often used for it's cleaning benefits for air and surfaces, this is a must have for any home.

Description:
Purify is an exclusive combination of essential oils that purify and eradicate odors in a natural, safe way. This uplifting blend combines citrus and pine essential oils that leave an airy, fresh scent on surfaces and in the air. A favorite among doTERRA users, Purify can replace foul odors quickly and be an effective cleaner throughout the home. Purify contains Lemon, Lime, and Pine essential oils, known for their powerful cleaning properties, along with Siberian and Austrian Firs to purify the air and protect against environmental threats. The addition of Citronella, Melaleuca, and Cilantro give this blend an enticing aroma that’s uniquely doTERRA and unmatched in purification properties.

Directions for Use:

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Primary Physical Benefits
-Refreshing aroma.
-Eradicates unpleasant odors and clears the air.
-Protects against environmental threats.
-Diffuse to purify and freshen the air.
-Freshen smaller rooms (or a car) by placing a few drops of Purify Cleansing Blend on a cotton ball and putting it into the air vent.
-Add five drops to a small spray bottle with water and use to wipe down counter tops.
-Add a few drops to the rinse cycle when doing laundry to help eliminate odor.
-Apply to soothe skin irritations.
-Use to soothe away irritations from bug bites.

Primary Emotional Benefits:

Helps release toxic emotions, Helps release old and negative energy in order to receive new, Clean, Refreshing, Released

Negative emotions addressed:

Burdened, Trapped, Emotionally Encumbered, Toxic

Aromatic Description:

Fresh, Airy, Herbal

Body Systems addressed:

- Immune System
- Respiratory System
- Integumentary System

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.  *Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

Other Purify references:

Purify Spotlight

DIY Fridge Refreshers
DIY Stove Top Cleaner

To purchase Purify connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here. Or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

Sources: www.doTERRA.com, Emotions and Essentials Oils: A modern resource for healing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

10 Things You Need To Know Before You Go Gluten Free

When folks begin dabbling in the world of alternative health solutions, often dietary changes are a large part of the new way to approach health and wellness. None is more prolific than the “gluten free” dietary change. So, what is this all about? Is gluten free right for you? What is gluten anyway? Is it a fad or a necessity to healthy living? I plan to give you a general primer on the biological arguments for gluten free living, as well as common pitfalls should you go this route.

Gluten free eating actually hits close to home for me. While, at this moment, I am not eating a gluten free diet, I cook gluten free meals daily. This is because my husband has an anaphalactic allergy to many grains, particularly those of the gluten-containing variety. As someone who entered this relationship with no prior gluten free cooking experience, I’m here to say it is absolutely an approachable to maintainable shift should you determine gluten free dining is for you.

What is Gluten?
First, what is this mysterious gluten? Gluten is the general term for a protein found in many grains, including wheat, rye and barley.

What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes gluten to damage the small intestine. It is said to affect approximately one in one hundred americans. It can affect you at any point in your life, even if it was not previously a known issue.

Can I have issues with gluten if I don’t have celiac disease?
Yes. For many reasons, that could fill a whole article alone, environmental and biological influences can lead to grain intolerances. Or, even when an intolerance is not present, it could be argued that wheat and other gluten containing grains simply have multiple downsides when it comes to ingestion, and one may find they feel generally better without gluten in their life. Sometimes, it isn’t actually the gluten causing the problem, but another component of wheat. Going gluten free though can be a quick way to check how your body responds.

What are the negative effects of gluten and gluten containing grains?
- Spikes insulin levels
- High phosphorous to calcium ratio which can lead to leached calcium from bones
- Contain anti-nutrients which can disturb digestion

Possible symptoms of gluten intolerance (note that many other things can cause these same symptoms)
- Digestion issues
- Depression and anxiety
- ADHD
- Brain Fog
- Lowered Immunity
- Excema
- Dental Issues
- Migraines
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Joint or muscle pain
- Extreme Fatigue

What foods contain gluten?
- Any foods made with wheat starch, white flour, enriched flour, wheat flour etc. Cookies, cakes, breads, cupcakes, crackers, soups thickened with flour, gravies or sauces thickened with flour or wheat starch, cereals or other foods made with barley malt, noodles, pitas, flour tortillas etc. (This is not a comprehensive list)

Can I start eating gluten again?
A few things to note if you choose to eliminate gluten and add it back in. Some studies suggest that previously minor responses to gluten can become major responses when someone eliminates in and then adds it back into the diet. On the other hand, addressing hyper inflammatory or auto-immune states with diet designed to increase metabolic rate (look up nutritionist Ray Peat or Kate Deering for more information on that type of diet) can often remove the negative affects you previously may have experienced when eating wheat. Just have both of these possibilities in your mind if you decide to shift your diet one way or the other.

Common pitfalls
1. Eating oats.
While oats are technically gluten free, this grain is very prone to cross contamination. It doesn’t mean all oats are off the table for you, in fact it adds a good bit of variety to the gluten free diet, but be cautious. Look for oats labeled as gluten free and be sensitive to your bodily signals. It may be that oats simply are too risky for you.
2. Replacing gluten containing foods with cheap and unhealthy replacements
A lot of gluten free packaged foods contains gums, oils and flours that are nutrient deficient at best, and bad for your body at worst. While the temptation may be to buy a bunch of packaged gluten free products under the guise of “health”, you are often better off eliminating the processed version altogether and making your own version or finding a different natural substitute.
3. Assuming that all gluten will bother you.
Unless you know you have celiac disease, you may find that your level of tolerance may be affected by a few things. Origins of the grain (organic). Genetic modification. Sprouting grains before use. Fermentation, or other similar methods to make the grain more digestible. For example, true sourdough bread, not sourdough from the grocery store, can often be much more easily digested.

I don’t intend this article to fully address everything there is to know about going gluten free. There are many other books, articles and websites that do just that. But, hopefully this gives you a better understanding of whether or not to consider the gluten free route.


Sources: Celiac.org, www.glutenfreeschool.com, “How to Heal your Metabolism” by Kate Deering

Purposeful Living: Black Pepper

Humans are body, soul and spirit, though the western world would generally have us consider only the "bodily" part when addressing wellness. These purposeful living write ups are designed to help you address also the soul and spirit using your essential oils. When using these affirmations and devotions diffuse the oil listed or dilute it in a vegetable oil base and apply it behind the ears and on wrists. Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below.

Black Pepper

To purchase Black Pepper connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here, or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

Black Pepper Breakdown

Black Pepper

Piper Nigrum

Black pepper is often a surprise to those who have never smelled it before. It's sweet, yet spicy aroma adds smoothness and intensity to a variety of blends. 

Description:
Black Pepper is best known as a common cooking spice that enhances the flavor of foods, but its internal and topical benefits are equally noteworthy. This essential oil is high in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, known for their antioxidant activity* and ability to help ward off environmental and seasonal threats. Black Pepper promotes healthy circulation,* but should be used with caution when applied topically due to its strong warming sensation. It can also help with the digestion of foods, making it an ideal oil to cook with and enjoy both for its flavor and internal benefits.*

Directions for Use:

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Primary Physical Benefits
-Black Pepper contains important antioxidants.*
-After an afternoon nap or when you’re dragging at work, apply Black Pepper to the bottoms of your feet for a stimulating wake up.
-Black Pepper maintains healthy circulation.*
-Take one to two drops to aid with digestion.*
-Diffuse, inhale directly, or take Black Pepper internally to soothe anxious feelings.*
-Take one to two drops in a capsule for antioxidant support.*
-Diffuse for a vitalizing aroma.
-Use Black Pepper to enhance food flavors.
-Add one drop to a steak marinade.
-Try it with meats, soups, entrees, and salads.
-Black Pepper blends with Clove, Juniper Berry, Cedarwood, or Cilantro.
-Create a warming, soothing massage by combining one to two drops of Black Pepper essential oil with Marjoram, Lavender, Peppermint, and doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil.
-Black Pepper is soothing to the skin when applied topically.
-It supports healthy lungs and respiratory system function.*
-This essential oil is calming to the nervous system.*
-The aroma of Black Pepper is uplifting and may be useful when abstaining from unhealthy habits.
-It supports healthy blood sugar levels in the normal range.*
-Black Pepper supports a healthy metabolism.*
-This essential oil promotes healthy liver function.*
-It supports the health of the colon.*
-It promotes healthy immune system function and response.*
-Black Pepper supports healthy breast tissue in women.*
-It has topical cleansing properties. 

Primary Emotional Benefits:

Open up to true self, honesty about feelings and motivations, unmasks facades, authenticity, emotional freedom

Negative emotions addressed:

Dishonest to self, superficiality, repressed feelings, false, unmotivated  

Aromatic Description:

Hot, Sharp, Fruity, Spicy

Body Systems addressed:

- Digestive System

- Immune System

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Other Black Pepper references:

Black Pepper Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

Caryophyllene helps support healthy cell growth
German Schnitzel
Caryophyllene is a Cannabinoid
Steamed Shellfish in Aromatic Asian Broth
Using the spice essential oils

To purchase Black Pepper connect with the wellness advocate that directed you here. Or if you are not currently connected with a wellness advocate visit my sales site at www.mydoterra.com/maggiedubois or contact me directly here for an opportunity to get your oil at a discounted price.

Sources: www.doTERRA.com, Emotions and Essentials Oils: A modern resource for healing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease