1. The Use of Therapeutic Essential Oils and Their Benefits
Part 2
Roxanne Wedan
doTERRA Wellness Advocate

3. Grades of Essential Oils
Synthetic - found in vitamin and retail stores; cut with a carrier oil and have a chemically manufactured smell
Food Grade - found in grocery stores; flavor is extracted by using alcohol
Therapeutic - better quality but not consistent with purity
CPTG - offers medicinal and well as emotional benefits, guaranteed consistent quality; 100% pure essential oil - no fillers

4. Why doTERRA?
Committed to providing the highest quality and purest essential oils
Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG)
5 step testing procedure
Source to You
Co-impact sourcing
Provides long term partnerships with growers, fair and on time pay, fair labor conditions
Healing Hands Foundation

7. Essential Oils vs. Modern Medicine
Designed to manage symptoms
Made from synthetic agents
Side effects
$4.5 trillion/ yr spent on healthcare and growing
Essential Oils
Help address issues and root causes
Made of hundreds of natural compounds found in plants that enhance physical and emotional health
Safe benefits without side effects
No time/ $ at doctor
Pennies per use

11. Diving in Deeper
Emotional Health
Detox Your Home
Gut Health

12. Emotional
Wellness with
doTERRA

13. Why Should We Be Concerned with Emotional Health?
Depression is the leading cause of disability for ages 15-45
Anxiety affects 25% of children ages years old
Elementary age children are the fasting growing age group of depression diagnosis
Increased stress leads to increased risk of heart attack and disease
Depression has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes by 41%
Lifespan is shortened 7-18 years due to depression

22. Significant connection between emotional and physical health
Body release chemicals in response to emotions
Example: Release of serotonin (chemical responsible for maintaining mood balance), dopamine, or oxytocin results in an uplifting emotion and positive sensation in the body
Experience of stress results in release of cortisol and the body’s response will be one of urgency and fear
Emotional stress can lead to a range of illnesses
Headaches, digestive issues, lack of sleep
Heart disease can be a result of emotions such as grief, anxiety and depression taking a toll on the immune system and other cells, tissues and organs over an extended period of time

23. Aromas Serve as Exogenous Ligands
Received via the olfactory receptors and gets processed by the amygdala ( primitive area of brain that senses dangers or threats)
Amygdala processes the information before any of the other parts of the brain
By the time the information reaches the thinking and decision making portion of the brain the aroma has already triggered emotional and body chemistry responses

24. Food and Mood
Nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, blood sugar imbalances and stimulants can affect biochemistry and contribute to mood fluctuations and compromised emotional states
Additives in food can cause chemical reactions in body which alter mood
These synthetic substances are labeled “excitotoxins” and are found in food dyes and high fructose corn syrup - can cause anxiety and agitation
80-90% of serotonin can be found in the gut - thus gut health promotes emotional health
Detoxifying the body can help to improve emotional health
Blood sugar imbalances can trigger depressive symptoms
Cinnamon, coriander and fennel help support metabolic function and help moderate blood sugar levels
Omegas also help regulate blood sugar and improve gut health

25. Sleep and Mood
Insomnia and restless sleep can lead to anxiety and expression
Pairing resin or tree oils (vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood or frankincense) with a citrus oil has been found to stabilized mood fluctuations and promote a relaxation response in preparation for sleep
Flower oils (lavender, Roman chamomile, clary sage, geranium, and ylang ylang) aid in quieting mental chatter and calming the nervous system

27. Detox Your Home with doTERRA
Did you know?????
We are exposed to more toxins in one day then our grandparents were exposed to in a lifetime
One study, completed by Thomas Reed, of umbilical cord blood revealed 287 toxic and cancer causing chemicals that were traced back to the mother's diet and environment
60-70% of what we put on our skin is absorbed by our body
Hygiene products contain toxins that are endocrine disruptors and linked to cancer
90% of all poison exposure occurs in the home

28. The chemicals that are being used to clean your home could actually be damaging your family’s health!
The air inside our home has been found to be 5x more polluted that the air outside of our home.
Indoor air pollution results in 1 death every 20 seconds according to the World Health Organization
A study done by the Silent Spring Institute found concentrations of toxic chemicals in our homes linked to diseases to be times higher than outside.

29. There is good news…..
Multiple studies have shown that diffusing pure essential oils into the air immediately removes toxins and cleans the air
Essential oils have antibacterial and antiseptic properties that make them excellent cleaners
Essential oils are safe pesticides - bugs insects and rodents stay away from Peppermint and Purify
Much more cost effective to make your own cleaning products
Safe for the whole family - pets included

30. Suggestions…. Diffusing
Replaces air fresheners, kills airborne bacteria and viruses, sanitizes the air
Laundry - Purify and Eucalyptus
Dishwashing soap - add citrus oils to chemical free dish soap to enhance its cleaning and disinfecting power
Citrus oils are great degreasers
Disinfectant sprays - 15 drops OnGuard and 6 drops Lemon to an 8 oz spray bottle of distilled water
Air Freshening Spray - Purify and Citrus oils
Stains - Lemon - simply add a few drops to a soft cloth and rub stain
Glass Cleaner - I also add 1 tsp of rubbing alcohol to make it more effective in eliminating streaks
Pesticide - Cedarwood naturally repels moths and insects, Peppermint keeps away mice and rodents and insects
Furnace Filters

31. Which Oils Should You Use….
Citrus oils excel as cleaners
Lemon - antibacterial, antiseptic
Wild Orange - antiseptic, antifungal & disinfectant
Grapefruit - antiseptic, disinfectant
Bergamot - antibacterial, antiseptic
Lime - antibacterial, antiseptic
Lemongrass - antibacterial, antiseptic
Purify - antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral
Melaleuca - antibacterial, antifungal, strong antiseptic, insecticidal
Peppermint - antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral
OnGuard - antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral
Oils good for mold and fungus
OnGuard, Clove, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Purify, Thyme and Oregano
Place a few drops on a cleaning rag and wipe down the affected area.
Diffusing these oils will kill airborne mold and fungus

33. Gut Health with doTERRA Essential Oils
Why should we be concerned with our gut health???
80% of our immune system stems from the gut
More than 100 million nerve cells in the gut
Gut is responsible for producing 90% of serotonin
Estimated that more than 100 million Americans have digestive issues
A healthy gut is central to overall good health!!!

34. What happens when our gut is unhappy???
GALT (gut associated lymphoid tissues) is only one layer thick
60% of the immune system lies just below this GALT layer
Damage occurs to this layer due to poor diets
Results in allergies/ sensitivities
Causes overactive immune system which leads to increase in inflammation in the body
If your body becomes backed up then bile can leak in to the gut
When the gut becomes “leaky” from damage to the GALT waste can get into the blood and circulate in the body and passes through the blood brain barrier
Results in fatigue, brain fog, peripheral neuropathy

35. What is causing our guts to be so unhappy????
American diet - processed foods, low fiber, high sugar
This diet feeds yeast which damages the flora of the GI tract
Overuse of medications - acid blockers, NSAID’s, steroids, hormones and antibiotics
Damages the flora and block normal digestive function
Gluten intolerance
Increased inflammation in the body
Toxins in food and exposure
Mercury and mold cause imbalance of gut bacteria
Stress - alters the immune system of the gut
Bad fats - mitochondria are made of little droplets of fat
When you eat the wrong kinds of fats they get built into your mitochondria and cause free radicals and inflammation

36. What can we do to make our guts happy again????
Eat whole, unprocessed foods and higher fiber foods
Eliminate food allergens/ sensitivities - 2 week elimination
Build and maintain good gut bacteria
PB assist - 1x/day to maintain. 2x/day to improve
PB assist is designed not to release in the stomach where acid kills the flora of the probiotic; it is only released in the small intestine or colon where it can live and thrive and do its intended job
Eating good fats - avocados, nuts
EO megas -
Strengthen the gut lining
Microplex VMZ - contains zinc which is crucial in strengthening the gut lining
Replace good enzymes
Terrazyme - contains 8 active whole food enzymes that are often deficient in cooked, processed or preserved foods
1-3 capsules with meals for proper absorption and digestion

37. Cleanse the bad out of your gut
GX assist - acts as a scrub brush to clean out your gut
1-3 x/ day for 10 days quarterly
Detoxify your system - 3 drops each in a veggie capsule daily during detox
Cilantro - powerful cleanser and metal chelation
Lemon or any citrus - helps to flush toxins from the body; balances the pH of the stomach
Zendocrine - helps to cleanse the liver and kidneys; cleanses free radicals from the body
Improve overall digestion
Digest Zen - helps to support the digestive tract and aids with digestion
Zendocrine complex - helps to eliminate solid wastes treat can be toxic in the body
Slim & Sassy Gum or Oil - chewing slim and sassy gum can aid in digestion or stomach upset because of the oils in the gum/ oil