About a year ago, our chiropractor told us that peppermint oil was a natural product that would help our congestion and colds. So I went to the nearest GNC store and bought some peppermint oil. We liked how it seemed to open up our sinuses and clear our head congestion. But I didn't have much time to research essential oils at the time.
Before I get too into my story, let me give you a brief description of essential oils. Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. We even read of references to plants being used for medicinal purposes in the Bible.
Back to my story. I've had stress ulcers off and on since I was 17 years old. From November 2012 through summer 2013, I had almost constant issues with my stomach. I had been to the doctor multiple times, had tried multiple medications, and became weary of the side effects of medicine. I began talking with a friend of mine who was of the same mindset regarding medicine. We both have small children and do not like pumping our kids full of over-the-counter medicine. She was researching essential oils and began to share with me what she had learned.
Not long after that, the kids and I were in a small car accident. I had a lot of stiffness in my neck and shoulders, but I refused to go to the doctor because I knew they would just throw a prescription for pain meds at me. My friend shared some of her oils with me. I used them and almost instantaneously felt relief not only from the pain but also the stiffness. I was hooked! If a natural remedy could work that well, I would be one happy camper.
We have since purchased a kit of the basic oils and have become wholesale members of doTERRA to take advantage of the 25% discount they offer on their products. So as to not overwhelm everyone, I plan to periodically post our personal stories of how we have used essential oils and how they have helped us. We've used essential oils (EOs) for everything from bug bites to infections to cleaning!
Periodically I plan to share information about doTERRA and stories of how we have benefited from using EOs in our family. I will be adding a link to all the posts associated with EOs. That way, they will all be in one place.
Stop back soon to hear more! By the way, in a few short weeks I was able to stop taking both prescription medications for my stomach issues because of the relief I found in doTERRA's products. Can't wait to tell you how . . .
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