As the weather gets warmer we will all be spending more time outdoors, which also means we will be exposed to more seasonal threats, bugs, and physical activity. I know for my family, summer time means we will be hiking, camping, swimming, playing sports together, cooking out, and relaxing at the lake. Here are a few suggestions for doTERRA products and essential oils that you can use throughout the summer.
TriEase Seasonal Blend: This is a blend of lavender, lemon, and peppermint in softgel form that is specifically designed to help protect you against seasonal environmental threats.* It will help to maintain clear breathing and a healthy immune system.*
DigestZen Softgel and/or Essential Oil: This is another blend that contains ginger, peppermint, caraway, coriander, anise, tarragon, and fennel. Each of these oils alone can help to aid digestion or ease occasional motion sicking, indigestion, bloating, and/or gas, but combined together, this blend is a powerful "tummy tamer".*
TerraShield: This blend has been scientifically proven to repel insects more effectively than other synthetics insect repellents. The oils in this blend are ylang ylang, nootka wood, cedarwood, catnip, lemon eucalyptus, litsea fruit, arborvitae oil as well as vanilla, franctionated coconut oil, and tamanu seed oil. A MUST HAVE for late night, outdoor activities.
Deep Blue Rub: Apply this blend on feet, knees, shoulders, back, or any other muscles or joint areas that are prone to soreness both before and after activities. This blend helps to soothe sore muscles and joints by providing a cooling then warming sensation. It is also non-greasy and does not have an unpleasant, long lasting scent like other rubs in the industry. It contains wintergreen, camphor, peppermint, blue tansy, German chamomile, helichrysum, osmanthus.
Slim & Sassy product line: Are you ready to show off that summer body?! :/ Ya me either...The Slim & Sassy line is designed to help provide the body with essential oils and nutrients that help manage weight, boost metabolism, and curb cravings.
There are many elements to this product line:
1. Slim & Sassy (Metabolic) Blend (essential oil): this is a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger root, and cinnamon bark.
2. Trim Shakes: A healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, low-calories, sugar-free, high-fiber snack for those trying to lose weight or maintain lean mass. Helps to manage the release of stress hormones that contribute to the accumulation of excess fat and curbs emotional eating. This product also helps to support blood sugar levels, enhance energy, and reduce fatigue associated with diet and exercise.
3. Slim & Sassy Control powder mix and snack bar: These are healthy snack that help manage appetite.
Just look at the success stories here!
A great way to get started with the Slim & Sassy weight loss program is by purchasing the doTERRA New You Kit, which includes four bottles of Slim & Sassy essential oil blend, Slim & Sassy Trim Shakes (either vanilla or chocolate), and doTERRA's Lifelong Vitality Pack, which is a daily nutrient pack that include whole food vitamins/minerals, omega fatty acids, and essential oils that support cellular vitality (MY FAVORITE PRODUCT).
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Essential Oils for Summer Cooking
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Coriander
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Marjoram
- Oregano
- Lemon
- Lime
- Grapefruit
- Wild Orange
Avocado Salsa
- 6 medium roma tomatoes (20 ounces), seeded and dices
- 1 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 large or 2 small jalapeños , seeded and chopped (1/4 cup. Leave seeds if you like).
- 3 medium avocados, semi-firms, but ripe, peeled, cored, and diced
- 3 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 - 3 drops of Lime essential oil
- 1 - 2 drops Cilantro essential oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1.
Place
red onion in strainer and rinse under cool water to remove harsh bite. Drain
well and place in a large mixing bowl. Add tomatoes, jalapeños, and avocados.
2.
In
a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and essential
oils until well mixed. Pour over avocado mixture in larger bowl and gently toss
together.
3.
Serve
with tortilla chips or over Mexican entrees.
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After all the fun is said and done you may realize that you had TOO much fun and got a sun burn, bug bites, nausea from all the food, etc. Here are some ideas for after fun remedies (also see DigestZen above for tummy issues).
After Sun Skin Soothing Recipe
- 2 ounce spray bottle
- Lavender essential oil
- Peppermint essential oil
Boo-Boos
Mix Lavender and Melaleuca essential oils with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil, baby oil, almond oil, etc. and apply to wound to soothe skin, promote healing, and disinfect.
Bug Bites
Apply Lavender to bug bites to help calm skin irritations.
**Remember to keep your family safe from the sun with sunscreen as well! Do you know what your sunscreen is made of though? Could it be doing more harm than good? Read one of my previous articles called Understand Your Sunscreen. I think it will open your eyes to the danger of conventional sunscreen. Above all else, ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
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References:
Aroma Tools. (2015). Modern essentials: A contemporary guide to the therapeutic use of essential oils (7th ed.). Pleasant Grove, UT: AromaTools.
Total Wellness Publishing. (2015). The Essential Life: A Simple Guide to Living The Wellness Lifestyle (2nd. ed.). Pleasant Grove, UT: Total Wellness Publishing.
CAUTION. Read the labels carefully for these oils. Some should not be used during pregnancy, could cause skin sensitives, and or should not be exposed to UV light for 12 hours.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
