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"To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour...." ~ William Blake.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Essential Oil Tidbits

Balancing Immune - EOs are anti-bacterial , anti-cancerous, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, anti-microbial, anti-tumoral, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and antiseptic. Essential oils have been shown to destroy all tested bacteria and viruses while simultaneously restoring balance to the body. These characteristics are found in such oils as: On Guard Blend, Lemon, Thyme, Melelueca, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Pine, Oregano, Lavender and Sandalwood.
Sedative - Essential oils may also have a pronounced effect on the nervous system by producing relaxation, pain relief and relieving muscle spasm. Oils with these properties include Lavender, Rose, Geranium and Ylang Ylang.
Why would you use an essential oil that is GRAS = generally regarded as safe? Be careful selecting oils...FDA can allow 80% synthetic ingredients to an oil labeled 100% natural! doTERRA is CPTG = certified pure therapeutic grade.  What does that mean? It means beyond organic, verified pure, free of fillers, pesticides and foreign contaminates. 
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Examples of areas dōTERRA® sources its oils: Lavender/France, Frankincense/Oman, Peppermint/Washington State, Lemon/Italy, Melaleuca/Australia, Oregano/ Turkey, Vetiver/Vietnam.

Monday, July 6, 2015

Summer with doTERRA

Sooooo many amazing oils to try this summer and for FREE!

With any 200pv purchase through July 15 receive 4, 5ml limited edition oils (while supplies last): Cumin   Spearmint Dill Tangerine   Click Here to Order

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Keeping Mindful Awareness Present in Food Choices: Buyer Beware!

So, this morning after my yoga session I went to grab a bowl of cereal. My eyes scanned the pantry and saw the sweet temptation of the kid cereal laden with sugar, or so I thought.  I saw my Special K and decided to stick to my guns, but something made me pause.  I gazed at the side panel and began to peruse the ingredient list and a little disappointed in the amount of protein: 2 grams. It was the same as Captain Crunch! And then I looked further at the three cereal choices I had and the shock continued...
The Special K has a list on the front of the box (right corner hidden in picture) and it lists folic acid as a highlight.  Well, the so-called healthy cereal has 35%, Captain Crunch 100% and Mini Wheats 50%! I usually look at a few key areas: sugar, vitamins, fiber, protein and sometimes calories.

I can't believe I was duped! Darn you Special K!  I even eat that cereal because it reminds me of a dear friend, one of my special au pairs from Chile, Fernanda.
I know these are not organic and I strive to eat healthy, but I don't go overboard.  I am a pescetarian (I eat only fish, no other meat) and I do eat dairy, one of my favorite foods.  Well, cheese, that is.  I tried once to give it up and it lasted a day. I do not struggle with weight so I fear if I did give it up I would whither away.
Anyhow, the facts are out!  They have always been there just waiting for me to read them. Blatant. Good thing I use my certified pure therapeutic grade doTERRA essential oils for overall wellness!  I strengthen my immune system on a regular basis, detox and purify my home, life, studio, laundry and more!
To find out more about doTERRA, check out my site!

Namaste ~ MJ

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Mother's Day doTERRA Promo with Ylang Ylang

doTERRA Mother's Day Promo begins tomorrow (April 24)! (Limit 4) 5 ml. Ylang Ylang with gorgeous scarf printed with Ylang Ylang! While famed for its exquisite fragrance and long history as a component of perfumes, has much to offer therapeutically. It is an effective mood uplifting agent as well as having calming properties. Order tomorrow at www.mydoterra.com/marianneladuke Any order of this promo thru my link will enter you in drawing for doTERRA Healing Hands Lotion. While supplies last.
While there are dozens of ways you can wear this scarf, watch this video to see some of our favorite ways to wear it. doTERRA Mother's Day Scarf Video