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Autoimmune

Ruba Abdeljaber, Sydney, Australia: My mother is 70 years old.  She suffered from knee joint arthritis 10 years ago.  She tried everything, cortisone injections, physiotherapy, medication antibiotics aqua exercises etc.. It would be better for sometime and everything seems to go back to point zero after a month or so. I introduced her to dōTERRA. We started with Deep Blue rub combined with deep blue oil on location, Deep Blue Polyphenols capsules for 4 months. She started to feel better but completely healed after the forth month, when she went to her doctor for her regular knee check up and after examining the knee, looked at my mom and said “ things looks good now, how do you feel?  Shall we close your file now🤗?“ My mum said, “Yes, I feel very much better and yes close my file.”  My mum is on LLV now with Copaiba some times Pb Assist and TerraZyme.  She feels 10 years younger and happier. Thank you dōTERRA!

Products Used: Deep Blue Rub, Deep Blue oil, Copaiba,  Lifelong Vitality Pack, PB Assist, TerraZyme, Deep Blue Polyphenols

Babies

Terina White, Sydney, Australia: During my breastfeeding journey I developed a real bad case of Mastitis. The doctor that had diagnosed me said I would need to take antibiotics for 5 days and If symptoms persisted I would need to go to the emergency room. Knowing the benefits of On guard, I added 3-4 drops into a vege capsule and started taking them every 4 hourly, massaged affected area with FCO and grapefruit essential oil and kept feeding. I Returned to the doctor 2 days after and there was no sign of infection and I would not need to take antibiotics at all.
We are currently 14 months breastfeeding and still going strong.

Products Used: On Guard blend, veggie capsule, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Grapefruit

 

Cellular Health

Heather Calderone, Arizona U.S.A: It was a Sunday and I wasn’t doing much, just hanging with the family. Felt a little dizzy off and on the whole day (which was something I hadn’t experienced before). As night came along, I was outside trying to light our firepit and when I went to stand up, I got really dizzy and almost fell over. I later found out from my doctor that this was positional vertigo, but that wasn’t until the next morning. Anyways, this kind of freaked me out and since it was late on a Sunday, my only option would be to go to the ER and I knew I didn’t want to do that with COVID 19 so I had my daughter look in my Modern Essentials book for any possible help with oils. She found that rubbing Geranium, Lavender, and Helichrysum on the top of the ears first and then on the bottom going down the neck should help. At this point, I had nothing to lose because my room was spinning and I wasn’t able to lay down. Within seconds of applying these 3 oils, I felt relief! My husband and daughter couldn’t believe how quickly I was feeling more like my self. I was able to lay down without any dizziness and got a good night’s rest. This just reassured me, never underestimate the power of these oils.

Products Used: Geranium, Lavender, Helichrysum

 

Children and Focus

 

Cleanse and Restore

 

Daily Self-Care

Ben Balden, Florida, USA: Okay, so I went on a vacation to Disney World with my family one summer and on the first day even before we went to the park, we hang out at the hotel pool and after 15 min in the sun I had a BAD SUNBURN. I thought it would ruin the rest of the vacation. We had 4 small kids and that meant also carrying kids, back packs, and walking around in the sun. My sunburns usually peal, so I wasn’t looking forward to the pain and the consequences. We got out our essential oils and used Lavender, Rose Lotion, and Frankincense. We applied every three hours, and you know what? For the first time in my life, I had little or no pain, and even more amazing, my skin did not peal. Amazing!

Products Used: Lavender, Rose Lotion,  Frankincense

 

Ginger Adams, Glendale Arizona: I was in Utah with my family. A friend asked me to go with her to the Salt Lake temple with her before it closed for major repairs. I was excited about going because it had been years since I had been there. Two days before the day we were going, I felt a little nauseous and achy. The night before we were to go, I realized I might not be able to go because of these things I was experiencing. I decided to take precautions with my doterra oils so I took the oils I had which were; On Guard, Lavender, Oregano, Laurel Leaf, Frankincense, and Lemon. I put 2 drops of each in a veggie cap with water and went to bed. In the morning I felt fine and off we went to the magnificent Salt Lake Temple. This temple had BEAUTIFUL miniature statues in the ceiling and there was beauty all around me in the celestial room. It was a day to remember with live members telling the story of Adam & Eve. It filled my heart with love for my savior & Heavenly Father. I will always be thankful for my doterra oils because I got to go that very special day to the temple!!

Products Used: On Guard, Lavender, Oregano, Laurel Leaf, Frankincense, and Lemon

Digestive

Nikita Thompson, Melbourne, Australia: I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in December 2017. Prior to that I was in hospital for the same symptoms, without a clear diagnosis.
My condition gradually became worse and I was severely restricted in my diet. I was on a liquid diet, and was passing blood stools (about 12-20 times a day) for 5 weeks. In August 2018 I contemplated ending my life. At an appointment with my GI specialist, he had thrown up his hands in despair and told my mum and I “I have done everything I can, the next steps are serious surgery to the bowel or immune therapy. My inflammatory markers were over a 100 and my iron levels were very low. I had to have an iron transfusion. The second one in 6 months.
That night I remember telling my mum that I no longer wanted to live. I was 23 years old. I was in the last semester of my masters program and I had no intention of living a life with a colostomy. I had no intention of living a life of eating puréed food. I had no intention of living a life where I had blood transfusions every 6 months.

I was running low on Faith and I was terrified of the idea of dying.

While I was on the brink of giving up. My mum didn’t. She reached out to our friend Theodora who introduced us to essential oils and asked her if there was anything she could recommend for me. The next day mum started adding Frankincense and Copiba into my soups and I had that 3 to 4 times a day. My mum being so strong in her Faith, got people all around the world praying for me. Eventually over the week the frequency of my stools lowered. I was scheduled to have a colonoscopy which was mysteriously cancelled. And that was the day I stopped bleeding.
I slept through the night after 5 weeks.
My will to live was restored and so was my Faith. I could truly see that these oils were God’s instrument in my healing.

My GI specialist was shocked at my recovery. He sent me to do another blood test in early 2019 and this showed that my inflammatory markers were less than 1. A remarkably significant reduction!

Since August 2018, I have been using Frankincense and Copaiba, but was still on a restricted diet. In late 2019, I started taking the LifeLong Vitality supplements, TerraZyme and PB Assist and this was a game changer. My appetite gradually increased. My bowel wasn’t getting obstructed, my gut was absorbing nutrients and I could even have treats like Ice Cream and pizzas and not have an upset tummy.

My mums faith in my healing through these oils saved my life. For me, having the will to live again, because I can eat whatever I want and being able to fully embrace a happy, healthy life, I can only attest to the oils and the supplements. I firmly believe that these essential oils were God’s gift to me. They were my life line. They pulled me out of the darkest moments of my life. They provided the scaffolding I needed and the foundation I lacked in order for me to life a full life. These oils supported my body to do the healing it needed. They provided the tools my body needed to heal itself.
I strongly believe in the emotional properties of the oils and how they are like a light, guiding us through the difficult paths on life’s journey.
While my physical health was struggling, by addressing my mental and emotional health, I was able to achieve complete healing. I thank God for sending me my Oily Angels, Theodora and Jade. It’s for their support that my mum and I feel empowered over my health. We were in a place of hopelessness. And their knowledge offered comfort and reassurance.

I believe that my purpose for healing was to share God’s glory and be a testament to the amazing properties of these Essential oils.

Products Used: Frankincense, Copaiba, Adaptive, Console, Forgive, DigestZen, Peppermint, Ice Blue, Lemon, Smart & Sassy, Lavender, Lavender Peace, Ylang Ylang, Easy Air, Eucalyptus, DDR Prime, Adaptive, Mito2Max, LifeLong Vitality, Copaiba, TerraZyme, Pb Assist

 

Lisa Bucy DiFrancesco, Ohio, USA: My wusband, ex husband, was not a believer. He was diagnosed with Gerd. He has heartburn all of the time. No matter what he ate or drank! I gave him a some digestzen to try. It worked! He’s been using it since! He actually used it for 3-4 months and stopped. He doesn’t have gerd anymore! He told his dr and the dr said DoTerra is good stuff and that he uses it too. Every once in awhile my wusband will feel like he’s starting some heartburn and will take a little Digestzen He’s a believer!  And he’s been telling his friends. He won’t push them but he recommends dōTERRA!

Products Used: Digestzen

Emotion Management

Jennifer Nguyen, Sydney, Australia: I was experiencing tension headaches as soon as 9/10pm hit for 3 consecutive days with no reason that seemed apparent to me as I was drinking the same amount of water, getting enough sleep etc. What I conveniently forgot to do was to check in with what was happening internally. I had a chat to my beautiful friend, Jamie, who recommended Thyme and as we were on our call, I went to grab my bottle of Thyme, inhaled deeply and what was a 10/10 tension headache significantly reduced to a clear 5/10 and it reduced to 4, then 3, then a good 2 before bed with each inhale.

Thyme is the oil of releasing and forgiving and I was experiencing deep emotional bondage at that time but because my nervous system was just not ready to meet with it, it manifested into tension in my head which relates to the inability to resolve emotional upsets, unpleasant relationships etc.

With 5 days of diffusing Thyme at bed thyme, I was assisted by the magic of this oil to work on forgiveness and release my emotions!

Products Used: Thyme

Energy

Jade Balden, Florida, USA: I was only in my mid twenties and already experiencing fatigue.  My doctor told me it was because I had a recessive genetic blood disease called Thalassemia.  Doctors say I needed more oxygen and iron in my blood.  At 2pm, I was done with my day.  I thought it was just because of motherhood.  I had four children by 26 years old.

After I joined dōTERRA, I started to feel so much more energy taking the Lifelong Vitality Pack and citrus oils daily.  I was already eating better by then too.  After I did the Cleanse & Restore program, my energy levels increased faster, so much that I was still alert and energized at night time.  Sometimes I needed to exercise to work off the extra energy.

I had always wanted to be a more active person for my kid’s sake but didn’t know how.  After I learned to cleanse my body of candida fungus and feed my cells with quality nutrition with food and supplements, I felt younger and stronger than I did at 36 then when I was 26! Thank you, dōTERRA!

Products Used: Lifelong Vitality Pack, TerraZyme, PB Assist, Lemon, Wild Orange, Grapefruit,

Exercise

General Health

Jade Balden, Florida, USA: I was only in my mid twenties and already experiencing fatigue, headaches, depression, body aches, brain fog, itchy & dry skin and sleep problems.  After I joined dōTERRA, I started to feel so much more energy taking the Lifelong Vitality Pack and citrus oils daily.  I was already eating better by then too.  After I did the Cleanse & Restore program, my energy levels increased faster, so much that I was still alert and energized at night time.  Sometimes I needed to exercise to work off the extra energy.

I have used nearly every product in dōTERRA.  I have a daily routine that involves essential oils and dōTERRA products throughtout the day.  My skin, hair, and nails look and feel better.  I am able sleep well and think clearly.  I am mostly happy and joyful.  The healthier I am the better I can serve humanity.  Thank you, dōTERRA!

Products Used: Lifelong Vitality Pack, TerraZyme, PB Assist, Lemon, Wild Orange, Grapefruit,

 

Tabatha Smith, Finley, Australia:I regularly experience Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, which can be caused by large adenoids, allergies, or a cold. This dysfunction can cause crackling or popping noises in my left ear. The feeling is distracting from focusing on tasks and uncomfortable, although not painful. I put a drop of Easy Air/Breathe on my palm, rub my hands together and inhale. I also diffuse the essential oil blend of equal parts cypress, lavender and juniper berry to support the process. This solution provides relief from the symptoms and enables me to happily go about my daily activities.

Products Used: Easy Air/Breathe, Cypress, Lavender, Juniper Berry

 

Hormones

 

 

House Cleaning

Immunity

Ruba Abdeljaber, Sydney, Australia: I have many successful stories with doterra products. I would like to share my latest experience with COVID 19. My husband contracted the virus overseas, when he arrived home he wasn’t feeling well .his symptoms worsen few days later with severe muscle pain.he did not have any respiratory symptoms just mild fever. On guard beadlets during his time of travel and on guard throat drops. Oregano, On guard, Frankincense, Clove, zendocrine under his feet once he arrived. Since he tested positive, I started LLV for the first time.we added a veggie cap with Melissa 2 drops Another veggie cap with black pepper 3 drops, Frankincense 3 drops, Lemon Myrtle 3 drops On guard 3 drops During the day Copaiba 1 capsule and DDR prime 1 capsule. It took him 3 days to fully recover . I am not claiming any medical advise here. Doterra products helped boosting the immune system to defend the body and for speed recovery. My husband is 53 years old we are using the LLV since then and other supplements from doterra to keep us somehow protected. Thank you doterra

Products Used: Oregano, On Guard, Frankincense, Clove, Zendocrine, Copaiba, DDR Prime, Lemon Myrtle, Melissa

 

Ruba Abdeljaber, Sydney, Australia: It was winter last year in Sydney. I never had a flu vaccine before but because I had two sons with asthma and seasonal allergies. I wanted to protect us all so we all had the shots. Two days later I had a really bad influenza and my two sons too. They needed nebulization with Ventolin and pulmicourt every 4 hours. I was dizzy and dropped on the couch. We were weak and hopeless nothing would work not the puffers nor the nebulization or the cough syrups they were just a waste. Then I called my friend Philomena Haddad for help. She advised me to inhale Peppermint and apply Frankincense on the forehead drink hot water with honey and one drop of each Oregano, Lavender, Lemon, On Guard, Peppermint.  Few minutes later I was up on my feet at my kitchen preparing dinner for family! My husband was taken by the surprise and said how did you do that!  My children were better replacing nebulization with Easy Air rubbed on chest under feet and in diffuser we rubbed Lemon and Lavender on chest and On Guard under feet. From that day we never used the nebulization we never used inhalers and we barely get sick and if we do, it’s just a matter of hours until we work out our oils and supplements we never felt better!  Thank you doterra.

Products Used: Peppermint, Frankincense, Oregano, Lavender, Lemon, On Guard, Easy Air,

Insulin

 

Nourishment

 

Skin

Ruba Abdeljaber, Sydney, Australia: My 2 years old son suffered from severe eczema since he was 6 months. He has been treated with many cortisone creams topical antibiotics and oral antibiotics sometimes when the eczema was infected. For some reason, his body did not respond to any medication and his eczema got worse and worse every day. The specialist even prescribed bleach bath and mummy wrap which did not work either 🤷‍♀️ Until I was introduced to doterra by Philomena Haddad🤗Tea tree oil and peppermint around infected location and right on top with mild eczema location then Cedarwood under feet Juniper Berry, Geranium and Patchouli in doterra spa cream over his body to moisturize. Lavender where itchy skin is.  A few weeks later a started kids cleanse and restore program by the end of day 30 his skin was clear and eczema free. He is still eczema free today after one year exactly since I joined doterra🤗 Thanks doterra!

Products Used: Tea Tree, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Geranium, Patchouli, Lavender,

Sleep

Ruba Abdeljaber, Sydney, Australia: My 2 years old son ( now 3 years old) had trouble going to sleep. He would stay up until 2 am some days. He was irritable and crying more often, anxious and angry.  When my friend introduced me to doterra we tried several approaches until he was finally happier, calmer, and deep sleep throughout the night( he used to wake up many times at night, well what was left of it😂) I diffused Vetiver with Lavender Peace(Serenity) and Juniper Berry.  DigestZen rubbed on his tummy and allergy blend on his tummy and under his feet (Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint) TerraZyme with two main meals to help digestion which lead to a better sleep and better behavior ever since, one year now he sleeps early 7.30-8pm to 9am continuous sometimes he wake up for water and back to sleep. He is happier and calmer I used Balance oil and Kids Calmer oil. Thank you doterra

Products Used: DigestZen, Balance, Kid’s Calmer, Vetiver, Lavender Peace/Serenity, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, TerraZyme,

 

Kylie Gallagher, Sydney, Australia: When my daughter was little she had so much trouble getting to sleep. I tried everything. I bought a diffuser and bought some lavender oil from the shops to diffuse in her room.  No improvement.  I’d heard so many good stories about lavender and sleep so the next night I put about 20 drops in the diffuser and put it closer to her bed.  Still no improvement.  About a year later and still the same sleep issues I was invited to a dōTERRA  wellness class. When I got my kit I took out the lavender and put a few drops into the diffuser. Finally! Success!  My daughter finally went to sleep well. I was so happy.

Products Used: Lavender

Stress

 

Reduce Toxins

Respiratory

 

Pregnancy

Rhonda, Australia: “Hi Jade. Thank you for your support and advice during my pregnancy. We had a healthy baby girl 3 weeks ago. Lydia Rose. It was a very fast labour and delivery 1.5 hours start of first contraction to actually holding her….I had all my oils ready but didn’t even get the diffuser filled before she arrived.
She is totally vaccine free and is the brightest little button.
I have so much milk this time and can only put it down to being on LLV my entire pregnancy and still taking them.

I was so worried about feeling down and depressed after having her but I’ve been layering my oils clary calm, Rose, Neroli, geranium I’m sure there are others I also did that while I was pregnant iv been surprised how well iv been dealing with life after having her.”

Products Used: Lifelong Vitality, Rose, Neroli, Geranium

 

Weight Management