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Emotional General Wellness

Eucalyptus -Eucalyptus Radiata 

Eucalyptus was widely used in World War 1 to control infections and influenza.

Found in many of the doTERRA blends like Protective Blend, Skin Clearing Blend, Respiratory Blend and their Repellent Blend, this plant is steam distilled from the leaves and the essential oil provides properties that assist and support on many levels. It is found to be antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, analgesic, insecticidal, hypotensive, disinfectant, and a catalyst.

Some of the top uses for this wonderful oil are as follows:


Ear aches – dilute and apply topically to outer ear and bone behind the ear or chest.

Congestion, cough, bronchitis and pneumonia – Dilute and apply topically to chest or use in a diffuser.

 Asthma and Sinusitis – Put in palms of hands and inhale aromatically or applied alluded to the chest and feet.

Fever – Applied topically with peppermint down the spine to help lower fevers.

Shingles, malaria, cold and flu – Diffuse aromatically or apply topically to bottoms of feet or along the spine.

Muscle fatigue and pain – Dilute and gently massage topically over area to ease overused muscles.

Mental sluggishness – Use aromatically with rosemary and poems and inhaled deeply to improve blood flow to the brain. (We also like to diffuse in our house when we find our brains focusing on many tasks.)

Cleaning disinfectant – Add 10-15 drops to a spray bottle for a quick drying disinfectant cleaner.

Dust mites – Apply  10-15 drops to a spray bottle to use as a dust mite deterrent.

Emotional balance – use aromatically and topically to get from congested to stimulated.

Be Healthy, Happy, and Strong!  

 Jen & Joe

 

*ORT Group LLC provide RV transportation delivery and direct sales of doTERRA brand products for customers all over the world for their home, travel and health.  Please feel comfortable in contacting us directly should you have any questions regarding your Wellness needs.  We would be honored to help you on your journey.

* reference Total Wellness publishing. The Essential Life, a simple guide to living the wellness lifestyle. 2nd edition published 2015

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General Wellness Getting Started Healthy Home

Essential Oils that everyone should have

For years I have believed in the support and balance that therapeutic grade essential oils can offer us it addressing ailments, aches and pains, and emotional support. 

I am often amazed at the effects these amazing oils actually have, and even skeptics become true believers in the healthy balance and support these oils provide their “issue” once they actually use them.  I suppose I am equally amazed that so many people in our society trust, on blind faith, that the prescription drugs and over the counter medications are not causing any health problems to our families. And despite the synthetic man-made ingredients, disclaimers and list of potential side effects, these over the counter and prescription options claim treatment of the symptoms in hopes of a cure.   

Plant Medicine has been around since the beginning of time, both in the support of, and the prevention of disease.  And essential oils are the natural oils extracted from a plant’s seeds, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and rinds.  Slow steamed, or cold pressed, these are naturally extracted by co-impact partners, growers, distillers of doTERRA from the regions where the plants grow naturally.

Fast forward over 15 YEARS and here I am, speaking with you on all the amazing wonders of essential oils.

So, let’s get started.

Below you will find the top 10 oils every family should have in their home. Now I would love to name the hundreds of ways to use each one of these, but here are just a few reasons to have these in your medicine cabinet.

Lavender

  • Widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities.
  • Known for its ability to calm and soothe skin.
  • Helps to ease feelings of tension and anxious feelings.
  • Promotes a restful nights sleep.

 

 

Lemon

  • Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces for a chemical free clean.
  • Promotes a positive mood.
  • Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion.
  • Diffuse it with Peppermint and Lavender when seasonal threats are high.
  • Awesome furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes.

 

Peppermint

  • Promotes clear breathing and alleviates an upset stomach.
  • Diffuse when feeling low on energy.
  • Helps reduce bloating, gas, and indigestion.
  • Apply topically to relieve feelings of tension.
  • Natural breath freshener.
  • promotes digestive health.

 

Breathe

  • Maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing.
  • Diffuse to open up the airways when breathing is difficult.

Deep Blue

  • Loosen tight and sore muscles.
  • Perfect for a soothing massage.
  • Apply topically when in need of soothing growing pains.

Melaleuca

  • Supports immune function and purifies skin.
  • Keep head lice at bay with a few drops in a glass spray bottle with water.
  • Protects against environmental and seasonal threats.
  • combine one to two drops with your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties.

Frankincense

  • Supports cellular health.
  • Supports aging skin.
  • Apply to the bottoms of feet to promote feelings of relaxation and to balance mood.

Oregano

  • Protects against environmental and seasonal threats.
  • Promotes a healthy immune system.
  • Excellent source of antioxidants.
  • Supports healthy digestion.
  • Used as a powerful cleansing and purifying agent.

 

 

Digestzen

 

  • Promotes healthy digestion.
  • Eases feelings of queasiness.
  • Soothes stomach discomfort.

 

 

OnGuard

  • Effective alternative to synthetic options for immune support.
  • Add two to three drops in a veggie capsule for a quick immune boost.
  • Supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses.
  • Protects against environmental threats.
  • Diffuse in your home to rid the air of airborne pathogens.

” The reason we’ve chosen doTERRA above all others is because of its commitment to quality and the companies ability to provide consistent support and training.  The company’s commitment to changing human healthcare and it’s partnerships with practitioners, growers and harvesters are unmatched in the industry. “

There are several starter bundles which are below wholesale and include the membership fee for the year!  (doTERRA is a wholesale club, similar to Costco and there are no monthly requirements and no required commitments to sell products!)

Of course you can always pay retail, but please take a moment and learn more about the benefits of the membership are to make it more affordable for you and to be able to properly support you.   In your search you can even find doTERRA’s labels on Amazon, but I caution you here, if you aren’t buying direct from the company, they cannot honor their amazing guarantee to return the product if you aren’t satisfied.   And unfortunately there has been evidence that doTERRA labeled products on Amazon or through other sources have been tampered with and are not pure.   Such a shame.  But you are here to learn, and now you know.

Get Started with one of these amazing starter bundles

To get started today with natural alternatives for you and your family’s healthcare click HERE. I will walk you through how to get started. You will receive a special gift from me as well as never-ending support from our oil tribe.

I’m excited to get you started on your natural health journey today!

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Diet and Excercise General Wellness

Check this out: ‘Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2’

We found this a good reference regarding Diabetes.  Understanding Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and the difference between them.  Also Pre-Diabetes and steps to correct it and be healthier.  

We would like to know what you think?  Do you have or know someone who has Diabetes?  What alternatives or healthy choices have you established to support your health?

Check this out: ‘Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2’ – http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/26rnFj/:CeJbvzZW:mTT5NAY1

And Health Impact News article on using Cinnamon and Cinnamon Essential Oil to support health.

https://healthimpactnews.com/2014/using-cinnamon-and-cinnamon-oil-to-cure-disease/

As we all work to balance our own health during a time when we can’t rely on our broken healthcare system, we recognize our own desires to take our health choices and prevention of desease into our own hands.  

Yes, modern medicine has saved lives, and pharmaceutical companies have provided solutions, where before there was none.  

But Big Pharm is now Big Business and our health insurance is forever on the rise and unaffordable and unattainable because of the rising costs to stay alive and stay healthy (in the form of a prescriptions to symptoms of desease).  

Natural, and comparably affordable or FREE, alternatives are and have been available for thousands of years.  But no one (on a large scale) has bothered to teach us what to use, how to harvest, prepare, embrace these practices as a way of life.   – After all, its not convenient, it takes some work, and there isn’t big money to be made by the fast food industry, processed food industry and of course the pharmaceutical companies if desease could actually be prevented.    

As a society, are we lazy or just stupid? 

-Personally, I know we are a bit lazy. But we are getting smarter…

Be Healthy, Happy, and Strong!  

 Jen & Joe

 

*ORT Group LLC provide RV transportation delivery and direct sales of doTERRA brand products for customers all over the world for their home, travel and health.  Please feel comfortable in contacting us directly should you have any questions regarding your Wellness needs.  We would be honored to help you on your journey.

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Events and Classes General Wellness

October Specials and EarlyBird promotions

​Its that time of the month again!!!  Just a quick reminder so you can take full advantage of your amazing memberships!!
 BY THE END OF THE 15TH (this Saturday)  if you would like the bottle of Rosemary for FREE It will be added to your order automatically if your LRP totals 125PV or more.   (Remember LRPs can be changed every month, have a minimum requirement of 1PV to maintain any points you have accumulated, earn you additions percentages of your product ordered for orders over 50PV, and earn you 100%of your shipping cost regardless of the PV total)  Loyalty Rewards is a great part of the membership.
Not sure what to get!?…..
Remember the Special on Motivate blend this month!!!   Love this oil!!!   It’s 10% off!

Summer Sensational Flavors kit is still available for $30 (25PV)
The Loyalty Rewards Program (LRP) is a great way of getting you family’s monthly supplements and vitamins!!  And when you add DeepBlue Complex and several others they are discounted when added with your Lifelong Vitality Pack or Daily Nutrients bundles…   Let me know if you need assistance, or Customer service is Amazingly Helpful!!

There are also the new vitamins and probiotics for the kids and kids at heart.  And the new Spa Products, Serenity Oil has been reformulated (with Vetiver) and the new Serenity Complex will have us all sleeping better!!

Anyone with a LRP PV total over 150PV this month will receive a chance to win over $200 worth of DeepBlue Products from Chelsea and her husband Derek.  This is and amazing offer and if you order by the 15th you’ll receive a total of three (3) chances!!!

Another OCTOBER  EARLY BIRD LRP GIVEAWAY!

Place your LRP order of at least 150 PV between October 1st and 15th and be entered to win one of TWO Emotional Aromatherapy sets!

Not only will your 150 PV order this month qualify you for entry into this drawing, but you will also be in the DeepBlue drawing mentioned above and get your FREE 15 mL bottle of Rosemary oil. 

After you’ve placed your order let us know and we will get you entered!!

Be Healthy, Happy, and Strong!  

 Jen & Joe

 

*ORT Group LLC provide RV transportation delivery and direct sales of doTERRA brand products for customers all over the world for their home, travel and health.  Please feel comfortable in contacting us directly should you have any questions regarding your Wellness needs.  We would be honored to help you on your journey.

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General Wellness

Anti-Aging Solutions – Are you ready to Grow Old Gracefully

For some unknown reason, all my life I have always wanted to be older. When I was a teen, I couldn’t wait to be in my twenties. Then when I was in my twenties, I couldn’t wait until I was in my thirties.  And all of the successful business women who surrounded me were in their 40’s or older. So certainly, when I reached their age, I would have attained whatever it was I saw in them that I wanted for myself, Right?  (oh boy)

It is not that I didn’t have confidence, I was raised to be confident (perhaps to a fault), but I have been inspired by my elders, and it seemed with each age plateau, I realized experience and yet… What was next?    Now that I’m in my 50’s, like some invisible switch I know longer look to be older.  And although I am still very happy in my own skin, I know I didn’t appreciate my youth or my young body as much as I should have… oh well, I hope somebody did. (Sigh)  Can you relate?

So here I am now, when I look in the mirror, I’m starting to look more like my daughter’s mother and not her sister!  My four sisters and I lost our mother when she was only a few years older than I am today, so I never learned how to grow old gracefully. So I thought, because I don’t feel old at all, I might as well fight it.  After all I worked hard to attain what I have now with any of the wisdom and knowledge I have gathered in all my years I should be able to accomplish this too.

A good and healthy diet, physical activity, and a healthy night’s sleep have always been a part of my daily routine.  I have fair skin, so I have always moisturized or protected my exposure to suns damage consciously if not 100% effectively.  When I was younger, yes occasionally I drank, perhaps a little too much,  but I don’t anymore.  And yes, I smoked and indulged in other pleasure vices (like too much sugar, ah honey honey), but I’m happily married now, so I don’t any more.  – Which means I’m sleeping better than ever before, although my diet has changed and I have put on some weight.   I would conclude that because I worked my ass off for so many years (trying to prove something to someone), with new commitment, I am able to work smarter not harder and get healthy and look and feel younger.

Joe and I began our new venture in Network Marketing this year and are so excited, because for those of you who understand business or have run a business of your own,  will know that the most important part of any direct sales business is, its products and services.  And for many reasons we were blessed to have found and have chosen doTERRA. The amazing product line ranges from essential oils, their foundation product; to include Household Cleaning, Dietary support, Digestive Cleansing, Personal Wellness Supplements (the most popular product), Pain Management Support (their second best selling product), their new Spa Products and our new go to Personal Skin Care line. I will be sharing with you all of the amazing information on each of the those products here and as the saying goes don’t take our word for it, try it for yourself! And if you would like to know more you can visit our doTERRA site HERE.

Just know that, I have not tried everything out there to see what will work, only to walk away disappointed and money out of pocket.  I am by nature cheap, and skeptical.  But, when I do find something that works and that I believe in, I am a passionate advocate.  And I will share and teach you everything you may want to know about it. I believe in a natural solution and balance to wellness is the key to our health.

These amazing products combine doTERRA’s CPTG -Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils with powerful ingredients for smooth, beautiful skin.

This Classic Skin Care Kit includes over $300 of Retail products available at wholesale pricing to members or dōTERRA Wholesale Membership program.  

Most of you shop at Costco, Sam’s Club or Amazon, so I know you get the membership benefits concept.  Well that is what the beauty of this opportunity too. Benefits of wholesale pricing to the hundreds of thousands of members and passionate support, training and advise from those of us who represent doTERRA  (you won’t receive that support from Costco, Sam Club or Amazon). And these are products you can always use.

You can order collections of products or you can order them individually.  That is the beauty of this program. There are no monthly minimum requirements to get the wholesale pricing when you JOIN NOW.  Just added benefits and rewards for monthly orders.  Brilliant!

But enough about that, these are the amazing products in the Skin Care Kit.

Facial Cleanser, Healthy, smooth skin begins with Veráge™ Cleanser. This all natural gel cleanser purifies skin for a fresh, youthful-looking complexion.

Pore Reducing Toner, formulated to visibly reduce the appearance of pores, dōTERRA Pore Reducing Toner contains CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils of Lavender, Ylang Ylang, and German Chamomile, which work with cutting edge ingredients to calm sensitive skin and give it a toned and tightened appearance.

Immortelle, Anti-Aging Blend A proprietary blend of powerfully renewing, rare essential oils used throughout history for their beautifying benefits, Immortelle Anti-Aging Blend is formulated to reduce contributing factors to the appearance of aging skin. Immortelle also helps sustain smoother, more radiant, and youthful-looking skin.

Tightening Serum, Featuring CPTG® essential oils of Frankincense, Hawaiian Sandalwood, and Myrrh in generous proportion, dōTERRA Tightening Serum is scientifically formulated to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and promote skin hydration. Tightening Serum tightens and smooths skin with natural extracts and scientifically proven ingredients for firmer, younger-looking skin.

Anti-Aging Moisturizer, Veráge™ Moisturizer combines CPTG® essential oils with plant extracts for natural hydration and skin nourishment. This light, non-greasy moisturizer absorbs quickly but hydrates deeply, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smooth, even complexion.

Hydrating Cream, the intensive moisture your skin has been waiting for, dōTERRA Hydrating Cream is packed with emollient-rich ingredients and effective anti-aging combatants for smooth and luxuriously hydrated skin. Its creamy formula provides an immediate burst of active moisture without leaving an oily residue. Carefully chosen ingredients are designed to help reduce the visible signs of aging. Perfect for use day and/or night.

Invigorating Scrub, Invigorate and energize skin while exfoliating and polishing using this aromatic scrub. CPTG® essential oils of Grapefruit and Peppermint make the exfoliating step of your beauty regimen a refreshing, aromatic experience. Jojoba and cruciferous vegetable extracts leave skin looking healthy and smooth, while other cutting-edge ingredients work to reduce blemishes and discoloration.

HD Clear Foaming Face Wash, designed to thoroughly cleanse without stripping away natural moisture Contains CPTG® essential oils and plant extracts that will leave your skin extra clean and soft

HD Clear Facial Lotion, Enjoy a beautiful, smooth complexion with HD Clear Facial Lotion. This lotion contains natural emollients to promote healthy levels of moisture in the skin for a balanced complexion as well as CPTG® essential oils combined with botanical extracts known to assist in achieving blemish-free skin.

HD Clear Topical Blend Formulated with Black Cumin Seed Oil and CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils, this potent formula can be applied to targeted areas on the face and body. The essential oils in HD Clear® are not only used for their well-known benefits, they are also soluble through lipids in the skin, allowing for perfect absorption and effectiveness. HD Clear Topical Blend promotes a clear, smooth looking complexion for skin of all ages.

Reveal Facial System. The Reveal Facial System now contains bamboo silk beads instead of polyethylene beads in Step 1 of this amazing skin care system. Enjoy a spa-like facial treatment that brings the glow of your skin’s radiance and beauty to the surface.

There are amazing Salon Essentials for Hare Care and Spa Care as well and I will post on those as will in the future!

DIY: Whipped Foot Lotion with Peppermint Oil | doTERRA Essential Oils

If you are looking for a simple solution to dry feet, try this DIY foot lotion that uses Peppermint and Melaleuca essential oils.

Source: DIY: Whipped Foot Lotion with Peppermint Oil | doTERRA Essential Oils

We really love our essential oils for their emotional and aromatic support, but whip up a lotion with some coconut oil, peppermint and Tea Tree oil and your tired feet will thank you!

Be Healthy, Happy, and Strong!

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General Wellness

Top Health-Related Motorcycle Articles of All Time – Good Works Wellness Research, LLC

Compilation of motorcycle articles focused on health and wellness. Shares a few surprises while scientifically confirming facts riders always knew.

Source: Top Health-Related Motorcycle Articles of All Time – Good Works Wellness Research, LLC

 

Ride Safe, Strong, and Smart and Be Healthy, Happy, and Strong!

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philanthropy

Abolishing Child Sex Trafficking | doTERRA Essential Oils

The doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation has partnered with Operation Underground Railroad to abolish child sex trafficking.

Source: Abolishing Child Sex Trafficking | doTERRA Essential Oils

As a riding community we get behind so many worthy benefits that come to our attention from various organized groups.  And as a community we rally and do good things.

We are extremely proud to now be associated with doTERRA as it partners with Operation Underground Railroad to abolish child sex trafficking.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”  

– Mahatma Gandhi

Be Healthy, Happy, and Strong!

 

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General Wellness

doTERRA for Athletes | doTERRA Essential Oils

In the world of sports, essential oils have many benefits for athletes

Source: doTERRA for Athletes | doTERRA Essential Oils

You don’t have to be an athlete to know the aches and pains of a physical workout!  Stay healthy and balanced with stretching, water to stay hydrated and DeepBlue Rub to calm the nerves, relax muscles, ease tension and help your body heal.

Be Healthy, Happy, and Strong!

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General Wellness Healthy Home Skin Support

Lemon Oil or Lemon Juice?

Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rind while lemon juice comes from the pulp, resulting in two very dissimilar substances with unrelated properties. Chemically, Lemon essential oil is very high in limonene, much more so than lemon juice. In particular, the high concentration of limonene is why Lemon essential oils is so cleansing and can aid in digestive and respiratory function when consumed.

Essential oils are also highly concentrated; even if  the substances were identical in makeup, it would take a large amount of fresh lemon juice to match the potency of two drops of Lemon essential oil in water. Finally, Lemon essential oil may also be easier to ingest for those with sensitive stomachs because it does not contain citric acid, the component of lemon juice that makes it sour. Perfectly said by Dr. David K. Hill, DC.

Benefits of Lemon essential oil:

  • Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces.
  • Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion.
  • Supports healthy respiratory function.
  • It may help with seasonal respiratory discomfort.*
  • Diffuse to promote a positive mood.
  • Take internally to assist with seasonal respiratory discomfort (add Peppermint and Lavender along with Lemon in a gel capsule, 1 drop each).
  • Add Lemon oil to a glass spray bottle of water to clean tables, counter tops, and other surfaces.
  • Lemon oil makes a great furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes. (add a few drops of Arborvitae).
  • Use a cloth soaked in Lemon oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture and other leather surfaces or garments.
  • Lemon oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.
  • Put on a rag to help remove stubborn, sticky residue on surfaces.
  • Wash hands in Lemon oil to remove grease from your hands after changing your oil.
  • Add Lemon to enhance the flavor of desserts and main dishes.
  • It promotes healthy functioning of the GI tract.*
  • Use Lemon essential oil in an oral rinse to soothe the mouth and throat.

This is one of our favorite oils and I have several bottles around the house.

We hope you enjoy the lemon oil from doTERRA as much as we do, is just so amazing.

Be Healthy, Happy, and Strong!

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References and Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limonene