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Frankincense and the Brain

This week we aren’t going to have specific recipe days, because frankincense is such a powerhouse oil it serves some really important purposes for health benefits. Today I want to talk about how frankincense can help support the brain and brain function.

As we know the brain is very complex and is by far the most important and vital organ in the human body. The brain plays an important role in managing and directing all other organs, nervous systems, and body processes – it essentially controls everything your body does. Essential oils can powerfully impact and benefit the brain and how it functions day to day. When essential oils are used aromatically (diffusing or inhaling) the oils are directly accessing the brain through the olfactory bulb and therefore have the fastest physical and emotional responses from the brain.

Frankincense is one of the top oils for helping to support the brain and brain function due to the specific chemical compounds the oil is comprised of.

So today we are going to talk about a couple of remedies comprised of frankincense and a mix of other essential oils to help support brain function.

Brain Haze Buster (roller bottle recipe)

Ingredients:

  • 10 – 15 drops doTERRA frankincense essential oil
  • 10-15 drops doTERRA cedarwood essential oil
  • 10-15 drops doTERRA patchouli essential oil
  • 10-15 drops doTERRA sandalwood essential oil
  • 10-15 drops doTERRA vetiver essential oil
  • 1 roller bottle
  • doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Put essential oils into roller bottle, top off with coconut oil. Shake well to mix.
  2. Roll onto the back of neck to help enhance circulation to the brain and help to promote a more alert state.

Focus Blend

While studying of trying to focus try diffusing 1-2 drops doTERRA Melissa essential oil, frankincense essential oil, and patchouli essential oil.

You can also put this on the bottoms of your feet, base of the skull, and under the tounge twice daily to help support focus and cognitive function.

Frankincense has also been shown in many studies to help with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, Parkinson’s, seizures, and dementia. When used in the right protocols this oil can have powerful healing benefits to help provide a better quality of life and reduce the impact of some of these conditions.

If you are interested in more information on how this powerful oil can help with brain function, send me a message!

Until next time,

Kelsea

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Oil of the Week: Frankincense

Good evening! This week we are going to talk about the last single oil in doTERRA’s top ten collection; frankincense. I saved this one for last, because this is legitimately one of my favourite oils. Frankincense is the king of oils, seriously.

Okay, but in actuality, frankincense is one of the most precious and prized oils that there is. In addition to being carried by one of the Wisemen in the New Testament, frankincense has been used by the Babylonians and Assyrians during religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used Frankincense for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin. These old traditions helped to develop some of the most popular uses for frankincense in modern day essential oil use.

The top properties for frankincense are that it is an immuno-stimulant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant. With its woodsy smell it blends well with so many oils for great diffuser blends, it helps to relieve stress and tension, and is absolutely AMAZING in skin care products (pst, check the ingredients listed in most of our skin care products from doTERRA, frankincense is in most of them – especially the anti-aging lines).

So what is frankincense and where does it come from? Well this short video helps to explain it and also how doTERRA makes a difference. Check it out (this was the first video I ever saw from doTERRA that made me become really interested in the company and their co-impact sourcing).

https://youtu.be/o2R58k83-bw

 

So what are some of the top uses for frankincense? This quick video from Dr. Hill at doTERRA explains some of the top uses.

 

Some other ways and some of my favourite ways to use this oil are:

  • Apply topically to skin imperfections to help reduce the appearance.
  • Apply to scars and stretch marks to help diminish the appearance.
  • Apply one drop to the bottoms of feet to help promote feelings of balance and grounding.
  • Take 1-2 drops internally to help support healthy cellular immune function.*
  • Supports healthy immune, nervous, and digestive function when taken internally*
  • When diffused promotes feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness.
  • Put 1 drop under the tongue to help ease feelings of depression.
  • Apply to lower back to help reduce back pain.

Cant wait to share with you more uses for this amazing oil this week!

See you later,

Kelsea

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Freshen Up Friday: Oregano

As you may remember, oregano is a powerhouse when it comes to being a disinfectant. Your house may smell a bit like Italian cooking or pizza after, but at least you know it is disinfected and chemical free!

I use oregano in my multi-purpose cleaner. This is super simple!

Multi-purpose Cleaner

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 15-20 drops doTERRA oregano oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a spray bottle.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Spray onto surfaces and then wipe dry.

Have a great day!

Normally tomorrow we would look at some spa and personal care recipes, but I currently don’t have any I use that include oregano. So we are going to skip it this week, and be back on Monday to look at the last single oil in doTERRA’s top ten oils; Frankincense.

Kelsea

 

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Tasty Thursday: Oregano

Yes, normally this would be “Thirsty Thursday” but I don’t think anyone in their right mind would enjoy drinking oregano oil. So because oregano is so much fun to cook with, I have decided to double up on cooking recipes this week! So be prepared for some more really great recipes.

This is one of my favourite recipes!

Oregano Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Greek oil salad dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 drops doTERRA oregano essential oil (to taste)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, and oregano oil.
  3. Spoon mixture over chicken.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked and no longer pink.
  5. Serve over rice.
  6. Enjoy!

Next up is a crockpot recipe! I love crockpot recipes because they are so easy to make!

BBQ Chili

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained
  • 1 cup of your favourite BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
  • 2 cans baked beans, drained
  • 2 cans pork and beans, drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 toothpick swirl doTERRA black pepper essential oil
  • 1 toothpick swirl doTERRA oregano oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients together in crockpot.
  2. Simmer on low for 8 hours.
  3. Enjoy!

Hope you guys enjoy these recipes!

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea