1. Relaxation and Sleep

Calming essential oils like Lavender and Bergamot are rich in linalool and linalyl acetate, compounds that have well-known relaxing properties. These oils can be diffused aromatically in the bedroom to create a calming and peaceful environment, perfect for getting a good night’s sleep. Try placing two to four drops of one of the calming EOs to see how they work for you… everyone is different.

2. Mood Elevating

Maintaining a positive mood and attitude can be very challenging at times. Life can get pretty stressful, especially when trying to multitask. Chances are you are familiar with managing several tasks at once. In today’s fast-paced environment, we often experience negative moods such as stress, discouragement, and fatigue. Just as being in a good mood gives you a sense of happiness and well-being, bad moods can also lead to negative feelings over time. When it comes to managing your mood, essential oils can help restore your emotional balance and improve your overall attitude in any situation.

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3. Support your Immune System

Scientific study demonstrates that diffusion of essential oils can purify and cleanse the air, providing added protection when the seasonal threats are high. We recommend diffusing essential oils every day. Lemon and On Guard Protective Blend contain powerful cleansing properties that purify the air we breathe, delivering positive effects on the immune system.

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4. Helps Respiratory System

doTERRA Breathe is one of doTERRA’s most popular essential oil blends due to its powerful uses and benefits. Well known for its ability to maintain feelings of clear airways, doTERRA Breathe is enriched with a series of oils that help cool and invigorate, promoting feelings of easy breathing. doTERRA Breathe essential oil blend can be used both aromatically and topically to help minimize the effects of seasonal threats. This powerful blend can also be used to promote peaceful sleep. doTERRA Breathe is a blend of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Lemon, Cardamom, Ravensara, and Laurel Leaf that emits an airy and fresh mint aroma.

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5. Pain Relief

In most cases we would encourage you to apply essential oils directly to the body for pain relief, you can also use a diffuser to extend their effects. This method is an excellent way to combat persistent pain such as that caused by headaches, sore joints, and overworked muscles. Recommendations of Lavender, Eucalyptus, Ginger, and Peppermint.

6. Improve Cognitive Function

Using essential oils in a diffuser is a highly-effective way to super-charge your brain cells. many essential oils have adaptogenic qualities – meaning that they are soothing when you’re stressed, but they can also give you a pick-me-up when you’re feeling down or sluggish. By leveling out your mood, the oils in the air will help you to focus.

Some other natural products also look promising. In a recently published study (March 2016), Colombian researchers conducted a preliminary pre-clinical study examining the effects of ingesting linalool for three months. Memory was then assessed in several different tests. Ingested linalool was associated with improvements in learning, memory, and overall cognitive health.* Not surprisingly, ingesting linalool also improved measures of emotional health. Linalool is the top component of many essential oils, including Lavender, Clary Sage, Basil, Cilantro, and Coriander

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7. Safer Alternative to Candles & Incense

Most candles and those chemical plug-ins are the most toxic items in our homes (ie.e carcinogens) … burning them or plugging them in is a hazardous practice. With an essential oil diffuser, you can reap the benefits of aromatherapy while purifying the air, increasing our health and mood!

8. Insect Repellant

Insects, bugs, ants, etc… all necessary part of our ecosystem but, we don’t always want them near us or our family. Using the right kinds of essential oils diffused in the area can keep theses guys at bay… doTERRA has a blend of oils just for this. In addition, we would recommend Peppermint, lemongrass, and rosemary.

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