dōTERRA Peppermint essential oil is a STAPLE in our household! Especially in the energy sapping summer heat of the South, I find relief by inhaling it straight from the bottle or applying a drop to the back of my neck to help cool me down. It is great to rub on your chest to open airways and improve breathing, on your forehead if you have a headache, and it is a savior for muscle cramps—research has even shown that Peppermint oil decreases your perceived effort (how hard you feel you're working out during training and exercise)—awesome right!! Peppermint oil is high in menthol content; menthol has antispasmodic properties. That means it may relax the muscles in your digestive system, helping with gas, bloating, and tummy aches. (Moms-to-be with morning sickness will find this oil especially necessary!!!) One drop of this oil is the equivalent of 25 cups of peppermint tea! If you're sitting at your desk with the Monday morning blahs (ANY morning blahs!)

During the winter months, immune support is so important. Essential oils can help our bodies build natural defenses to seasonal threats.
On Guard, the Protective blend, is one of the most important oils in my essential oil collection. Support your immune system with this amazing blend that smells like Fall. This is made with a blend of oils including Cinnamon, Clove and Wild Orange. The Protective blend supports a healthy immune function and protects against environmental threats. It also supports healthy respiratory function.
Uses: Diffuse for cleansing the air. Add 2-3 drops in a veggie capsule for a quick immune boost. Rub on the bottom of kid’s feet during school season (or any family member for that matter). Add to water for an effect all-purpose cleaner for surfaces. Make your own hand cleanser. Clean with the On Guard Concentrate. Brush your teeth with the Fluroide-free On Guard toothpaste to freshen breath and reduce plaque while whitening teeth - make it part of every day! See the pictures below for ways to use On Guard in your daily routine!
I LOVE the taste of the toothpaste, and I keep the beadlets in my purse all the time for when I feel a sore throat coming on!
Watch this short video (1 min) https://youtu.be/pPvF54UtJLY

If I was stranded on a desert island with only one essential oil, I would want BALANCE, my #1 favorite oil!!! It helps me to feel settled like no other oil in my collection.
Here are some details about the 5 essential oils which make up the Balance blend:
Spruce: Spruce is found to ground the body and balance our ability to give and receive. Its herbaceous scent helps expand the bronchials to deepen breathing and release tension or emotional blocks that may reside in the throat, jaw, and chest.
Ho Wood: Ho Wood is slowly taking the place of Rosewood. Rosewood is becoming endangered and so good companies are choosing to remove it from their blends. It is very similar in composition, just simply more sustainable. Ho Wood is a powerful sedative, offering grounding and calming effects on the nervous system and emotions.
Frankincense: This oil has been used for centuries in physical and emotional healing. It contains sesquiterpenes, which oxygenate the pineal and pituitary gland, passing the blood brain barrier to promote brain health. It strengthens skin and nails and promotes cellular regeneration to prevent the appearance of aging. It also balances mood and strengthens a person’s spiritual connection and sense of understanding.
Blue Tansy: This is a detoxifying oil, thought to help detoxify the liver and lymphatic system, which is closely related to the emotions of anger and depression. The mind-body connection allows this oil to aid in promoting self-control and well-being.
Blue Chamomile: A calming and sedative oil, Blue Chamomile has also shown properties of being pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory, which helps when dealing with stress, joint support, and muscle health.

Inner Peace Diffuser Blend
• Orange Essential Oil: Brings joy to the heart
• Clove bud Essential Oil: Builds serenity
• Geranium Essential Oil: Stress reduction
• Lavender Essential Oil: Calms the nerves
• Patchouli Essential Oil: Peace, love and understanding

Through mindfulness, good intentions, and positive thinking, we gain balance and harmony in life. Remaining in this state of mind sharpens focus and builds confidence. It is known that stimulating the olfactory portion of the brain with essential oils affects us deeply on many levels.

Once an association is established between a positive thought and an aromatherapy oil blend, affirmations become airborne.
To get the best results, repeat the following affirmation as you inhale the scent of this essential oil blend. With repetition, the positive affirmation will naturally become associated with the aroma.
"As I breathe in Inner Peace, I am reminded to live peacefully with balance, forgiveness, and loving kindness."