Copaiba is genuinely one of my FOREVER FAVORITE OILS! Anything that helps to target inflammation in the body is one that stays at the top of my list! And this amazing oil does that as well as helps to maintain healthy cardiovascular, immune, digestive, respiratory AND nervous systems! So…basically ALL BODY’S THE SYSTEMS! 🤣🙌✨

Here is a little science behind the oil: “Copaiba oil contains the highest levels of β-caryophyllene (BCP) among currently known essential oils. An irregular cannabinoid and sesquiterpene, BCP is a potent constituent within copaiba essential oil. BCP selectively binds to CB2 receptors in the endocannabinoid system (ECS)—a signaling and regulating system comprised of enzymes, receptor sites throughout the body, and endocannabinoids produced by the body. With cannabinoid receptors found widely in the body and all major organs, the ECS acts as a major regulator of human health. The CB2 receptors in this system are of particular importance because they are mostly found within the immune system. When Copaiba is consumed, the BCP binds to these receptors to aid healthy immune and inflammatory responses.* It also influences multiple signaling pathways to promote healthy liver, digestive, kidney, heart, and brain function.* With its wide influence on key organs, BCP supports general well-being.” (doTERRA)

Whether it’s used topically or taken orally, dōTERRA’s COPAIBA ESSENTIAL OIL helps with all the listed above as well as with pain issues, helps calm and sooth, quiets anxious feelings and supports healthy, deep sleep! My only question…is there anything this oil CAN’T do?!? 😜👍

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NEED A SERIOUS SUPERPOWER COMBO?! YOU NEED THESE OILS! 🚨💥💪

doTERRA essential oils are not just to help us with moods or help our homes smell great (although they definitely do those things!) but they are SERIOUS IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTERS to help your body maintain healthy cellular function and overall cellular health—aka HELP FIGHT CANCER! These are NOT A CURE but they CAN play a powerful role in assisting your body in eliminating unhealthy cells, regulating the immune system and in detoxifying your body! 🤗

4 of my FAVS for a SUPERPOWER COMBO are DDR Prime Blend, Copaiba, Frankincense and Pink Pepper! These oils specifically are known for helping our bodies get rid of damaged cells (a process called “apoptosis”) as well as helping HEALTHY CELL production and safety from mutation from free radicals! This is AMAZING and POWERFUL STUFF, people!

Just put 15 drops of each of these in a roller bottle and then add fractionated coconut oil in the remainder and you’ve got a great option you can easily ROLL THIS ON THE BOTTOMS OF YOUR FEET or DOWN YOUR SPINE! Using this combo daily will help combat the above mentioned issues and keep your body’s immune system pumped up and ready to fight! I personally use this blend on my boys’ spine and on myself almost every single day. Feels SO AMAZING as a mom to know you’re genuinely helping to keep your family HEALTHY!

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Even though it’s been cold here in Franklin, we have luckily had a TON of sunshine along with it. So even though I’m not a fan of cold weather 🥶 I’m still trying to get at least a few minutes of sunshine each day and make sure my one year old gets outside in the sun too! ☀️

There have been tons of studies that show even 10-30 min a day, on as much bare skin as possible—yes, that part is a little harder in the winter ⛄️❄️—will get you your natural daily dose of Vitamin D that we all so desperately need to maintain wellness! It is scientifically proven to help improve your mood and your focus by boosting the serotonin levels in your body, as well! (Serotonin is known as the ‘happiness hormone’) 😀🥰

It’s all so important this time of year especially because studies also show that sunlight decreases the risk of depression (seasonal affective disorder—aka SAD—is a VERY REAL THING!) So in the winter months specifically, in addition to upping Vitamin D supplements for our family, (and another cool option I’ll be talking about coming up!) we try to be mindful to take in the sun when it’s shining!

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The oils and ingredients included in this blend are Patchouli Leaf (if you’re like me and don’t like the smell of patchouli, it’s hidden by all the other oils in this blend, Bergamot Peel, Hawaiian Sandalwood Wood, Rose Flower, Vanilla Bean Absolute, Jasmine Flower, Cinnamon Bark, Vetiver Root, Labdanum Leaf/Stem, Cocoa Seed, Ylang Ylang Flower…ALL AMAZING! These all also offer a “calming” effect in addition to supporting emotional balance. LOVE IT ALL! 💕 (And it’s definitely something we can all use this time of year!)

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We personally love the Birch Benders Paleo waffles for this! We like that it’s a grain free option, which is better for their gut. And then we will use raw sheep or goat cheese, organic lunch meat, lettuce, and whatever other toppings they might like (mayo or mustard, etc!) It is SO EASY and again…a good way to change up the routine for all of us!

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Another helpful Sidenote: if you’re pregnant, these are all GREAT OPTIONS at helping to curb nausea and morning sickness! Natural and THEY WORK SERIOUS WONDERS! 🙌

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The soft gels are a great way to fight off sickness as they combine On Guard along with Black Pepper, Oregano, and Melissa essential oils for an immune system punch. So easy to take and makes for a POWERFUL way to fight all the sick junk—especially this time of year. So take these when you feel something coming on or if you’re like me, I’m taking one daily right now so I don’t get any of the junk that is going around. My 7 year old takes these as well to stay healthy or if he’s ever fighting anything. You want to increase to every 3 hours if you’re fighting something. This is our most used product during the winter season, and I’m so thankful for it!

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Including Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cedarwood essential oils this body wash is refreshing and uplifting (it smells AMAZING!) With three boys we definitely have to make sure we WASH OFTEN (any other boy moms out there?!? 🤷🏼‍♀️) and this really has been the ideal body wash for us—gentle but thorough—without stripping the skin of its natural oils. It seriously leaves the whole fam feeling clean and FRESH…all while staying natural and chemical free!

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The Elderberry is a major (and completely natural) immune system booster! It is chalked full of antioxidants and is AMAZING at fighting off cold and flu germs, healing bladder infections, fixing digestive issues and giving relief for allergies! You can make Elderberry syrup (leave your recipe or link for people to order below if you do!) but personally, because of current life schedules 🤪, we use our go-to brand of Nature’s Way Sambucus Elderberry…and our kids love it! So it’s a definite WIN-WIN!

Vitamin C is one that we have all heard of, of course, 😉 BUT did you know that most people are still extremely deficient in it?! Vitamin C is needed for growth, development and repair of all our body tissues. It’s needed for the formation of collagen, absorption of iron, keeping the immune system strong, wound healing, AND keeping strong cartilage, bones, and teeth. Basically needed for ALL THE THINGS! (LINKED THE BRANDS / ONES WE USE IN MY STORIES AND WILL ADD TO HIGHLIGHTS!!!) 🥰👍

Since this time of year tends to be a petrie dish for sick germs (especially for kids!) we try and keep these in our systems daily, so that we can be sure we are fighting off what we need to fight off and strengthening what needs to be strengthened!

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We love our ON GUARD toothpaste!
doTERRA’s fluoride-free Natural Whitening Toothpaste is seriously AMAZING! 💪🏼✨🍊

It gives us all the wonderful protective benefits of the doTERRA On Guard blend, combined with other awesome natural ingredients that help us clean our teeth, reduce our plaque, and whiten our teeth, too!

With Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary as well as Peppermint and Wintergreen in the mix…trust me when I say that this toothpaste leaves you feeling FRESH and CLEAN—ready to smile throughout the day! 😁🦷❄️

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I simply put 3-4 drops of each oil in the palm of my hand and then rub on to my scalp and leave on for 10 minutes before I shower…and THAT’S IT! 🥳 You may prefer a spray or dropper bottle with a carrier oil for ease, so whatever works best for you! And the longer you can leave on your scalp—overnight even—the better!

Rosemary is known as one of the best oils for enhancing hair growth and thickening hair (as well as increasing cellular metabolism that stimulates the hair growth in the first place!) Cedarwood can help stimulate the hair follicles by increasing circulation to the scalp. HOW COOL IS THAT?! An EASY and NATURAL way we can combat hair loss?! YES, PLEASE! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Have you tried this combo before?! COMMENT BELOW if you have or if you just love these oils! 🥰

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