Self Care With DoTerra

In holistic healing, we request the body to access all tools to address the root cause rather than the symptom. In traditional allopathic care the symptom is addressed as an isolated incident which requires treatment, until further symptoms present, a deeper dive is not often taken to find the root cause.  The body, mind and spirit are all dynamically interconnected. All aspects of our health are blended and sometimes addressing emotions can support physical parts.  

I have utilized doTERRA essential oils and products to support body systems in my therapy practice for 7 years.  Using plant derived products that are free from contaminants, synthesized chemicals, artificial ingredients and pesticides are merely a tool in the holistic toolbox.

One of the simplest ways to use essential oils as a tool is the olfactory function.  Our limbic brain is in direct correlation to the memory center.  When we breath in a volatile organic compound, it triggers a chemical reaction in our brain in the memory center, placing that smell categorically.  We can use smell therapeutically as we trigger associative memory.  This is the true therapeutic benefit of using essential oils in an aromatherapy format.

Think of your favorite smell.  Mine is my grandmother's basement - it just reminds me of my childhood, which was safe and happy.  If I were to smell my grandmother's basement again it would immediately stimulate that limbic core memory associated with that smell.  In this construct we can alter or stimulate new associative memories with therapeutic oils via aromatherapy.  Some oils contain compounds that stimulate energy production, some sedate and relax, other open capillaries and still others are cleansing of infection.  These compounds are endless and can be blended to simultaneously cause relief to physical and emotional concerns.

The beautiful and functional aspect of certified pure tested grade oils is that they are easy to use.  No prior education is required to smell or diffuse an oil.  Precautions are minimal, therefore medical and lay people can access the healing aspects of plants, quickly and inexpensively. One of my favorite resources for usage is this essential oils of doTERRA app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.essentialoilsapp

Essential Oils for doTERRA - Apps on Google Play

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