Oregano Oil and Parvo

I have an interesting story though about oregano oil. Several years ago we had a very much loved black lab puppy, he got parvo. Parvo is the worse thing that can happen to to a puppy, it means death to most who get it I've heard. Many times even getting the dog to a vet is not enough, and many times the dog is not the same if he pulls through. There is not medicine for Parvo, even a vet can only pull a dog through by keeping them hydrated. We were poor and I knew we could not afford the bill, for something that wasn't a guarantee. So I went the herbal route and went in search of what I knew to be a 'super herb' oregano. It was interesting that the store I chose to go to had it on sale sitting on the counter, like it was waiting just for me. I went home and along with some other things for food can't remember what I actually used but it was something like oatmeal (baby food consistency) I forced the oil, the food, and liquids, down his throat every 4 hours in a big syringe, for a week, until he showed signs of improving, and was eating and drinking on his own. He dropped 25 LBS, was skin an bones. And every morning I would wake up expecting him to be gone. He wasn't, although it took a month to really want to play again. He pulled through, and became as strong and healthy as ever.

This happened years ago before my doTERRA oil days.  But I knew that by using the oil I was giving it my best shot.  I wish I had pursued Essential oils more after that experience.  However I've always known they work.  The help you find balance in your life, they help keep you and your family healthier.

Deep Blue

Deep Blue. About a month ago (in my quest to get in more exercise) I did something to my foot.  The toe right next to the big toe to be exact.  I really don't know what I did, but it began to have a burning sensation especially on days that I'm on my feet for a long time.  It also definitely burned when I'd do certain exercises that used my feet the most.  For the most part it was just uncomfortable and so I ignored it.  Finally yesterday I got smart and applied a drop of deep blue on it!  What a relief! It really made the burning go away.  However to my surprise I've been on my feet for most of today already and I still don't feel the burning! 
Deep Blue is a combination oil which includes: Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, Helichrysum, and Osmanthus. Together these essential oils soothe inflammation, alleviate pain, and reduce soreness.
This is one I'm glad to have around as I begin my journey of being more active.  It helps when I get sore as I reintroduce myself to muscles I haven't used in awhile.

doTERRA oils

I've always been interested in Essential oils and herbal healing.  That being said I still believe in doctors and following their advice, but I also believe in knowledge and knowing about yourself and knowing about the things you can take care of yourself.
I started with the physicians kit and as I try the different oils in my life and that of my family I will be blogging about the outcomes and what has worked for us.
For starters I began taking the Slim and Sassy oil drops in 16 oz of water daily since the 10th of February.  I did also began watching how much I ate and trying to drink more water, and getting in exercise.  I'm currently down 4 LBS in 10 days.  Not bad for doing this half hearted.  Meaning I think I exercised only 5 of those days. and sadly the 16 oz of water that the oils was in was all the water I got on 3 or 4 of the days.  That seems bad, but for both the water and exercise that was more than I was doing before.
My husband and I are using the Deep Blue for aches (yes the aches I got for lightly exercising for only a few days).  We have been daily using Balance on our feet for balancing and uplifting our life. Both are good oils to always have around.
I also just started my family on 1 drop of Lavender and 1 drop of Frankincense. I told the girls to think of it as taking their vitamins.