How to Keep Your
Family Healthy
Naturally While Saving
Money
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(Disclaimer: All information contained in this class is for educational purposes only and does not
constitute medical advice. Always consult with a medical professional before making any changes
to your medications or other treatment plans.)
Intro
Hi, I’m Nina, wellness coach and creator of Shalom Mama. I help moms and families create
healthier, happier homes with simple, step-by-step, holistic methods. I am passionate about
helping other families create healthy homes in a way that’s sustainable for them.
I know what I’m about to share works because I use essential oils every day in my home (bus).
With four small children, whatever I use has to be simple, fast, safe and eﬀective. And it also has
to save us money. Lots of it.
I read a few months ago that the average American family of four spends $9144 on healthcare
each year. So I got to work to figure out how much my family of six spent. I tallied up:
• Chiropractor visits
• Naturopath appointments
• doTERRA essential oil orders - I order about $150 worth of product each month on the
company’s Loyalty Rewards Program. I earn a percentage of each order (I’ve topped out at
30%) in free product credits. To date, I’ve earned over $500 in free product. No wait, more
than that, because I also get the free product of the month and frequently qualify for other
special incentives. I also get a check every time I share the oils with others and they decide to
use them to simplify their family’s healthcare. I love doTERRA.
The total? Just over $2100 (and most of these were appointments for me). That’s the same
amount the average person spends each year on healthcare. And are they any healthier for it? No,
I don’t think so.
While some may balk at the cost of essential oils, just keep something in mind: we’re talking
pennies per dose here. Many essential oils will last for quite a long time, meaning one $20 bottle
of oil can last months, depending on how much you use it.
Since we started using essential oils, we rarely get sick. And when we do, it doesn’t last long at
all.
A few weeks ago, we visited a friend whose family had just gotten over a horrible flu. I was told
that everyone was throwing up for a minimum of 3 days and it took a few days to recover after
that. Two days later, my first kiddo woke up vomiting. She threw up intermittently throughout
the night and once in the morning. By that afternoon, she felt almost normal. Repeat x3. Same
outcome.
When we got home, I started using On Guard on my kids’ feet to boost their immune system.
When they did get sick, I continued to use it every few hours on them until they were better.
DigestZen helped their upset tummies.
Did I get sick? No. I used On Guard as if my life depended on it (well, a plane ticket, hotel room
and convention ticket were on the line) and while my stomach felt upset for a few hours one
night, I managed to avoid it.
We avoid a LOT of doctor visits and prescriptions here.
Today we’re talking about:
• How to use essential oils for healthcare
• Essential oil remedies for common ailments
• Which oils are safe for internal use
• Cost per dose of essential oils
• How to get free essential oils
• Answers to common questions about using essential oils
How to use essential
oils for healthcare
When I first started using essential oils, it was mainly to give my homemade cleaners some extra
power. Now, I use them daily for a number of reasons: prevention, cleaning, cooking, treating
illness. I love, love, love essential oils and I want to share them with everyone because of how
they’ve impacted my life. So ... what are essential oils anyway?
Essential oils are concentrated extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, or blossoms of plants.
Each contains its own mix of active ingredients, and this mix determines what the oil is used for.
Some oils are used to promote physical healing -- for example, to treat swelling or fungal
infections. Others are used for their emotional value -- they may enhance relaxation or make a
room smell pleasant.
Source: Aromatherapy | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/treatment/
aromatherapy#ixzz2hH4zFEHz University of Maryland Medical Center
There are 3 common ways to use essential oils.
Aromatically
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants for healing. Although the word “aroma”
makes it sound as if the oils are inhaled, they can also be massaged into the skin or -- rarely -taken by mouth. Whether inhaled or applied on the skin, essential oils are gaining new attention
as an alternative treatment for infections, stress, and other health problems.
Essential oils can also be used aromatically for cleaning. One study I found in PubMed
summarized how a hospital was able to kill a wide variety of common pathogens by simply
diﬀusing essential oils in the air. Most were killed in the first hour, while some took up to 24.
To use essential oils aromatically, you can:
• Diﬀuse oils in a special essential oil diﬀuser
• Apply 1-2 drops essential oils to the palms of your hands, rub them together then cup your
hands over your nose and inhale deeply.
Topically
Another way to use essential oils is to apply them topically. This is typical for skin conditions,
headaches, muscles pain and a number of other reasons. Here are some tips for applying essential
oils topically:
• Add a few drops of fractionated coconut oil, olive oil or other carrier oil to increase essential
oil absorption in the skin.
• Do a small skin test to make sure there isn’t a sensitivity. If there is, dilute with a carrier oil.
• Rub/massage the oils into the aﬀected area if possible to increase blood flow to the site so the
oils can enter the bloodstream faster.
• Dilute essential oils for kids and/or apply them to the bottoms of their feet.
Internally
Not all essential oil brands can be used internally. In fact, I know of less than 5 that promote
using their oils internally. The brand that I use and love is doTERRA. There oils are safe for
consumption (with caution and previous research, of course) and I’ve used a number of them for
diﬀerent ailments, including:
• UTI
• Upset stomach
• Detoxifying
• Digestive system healing
• Hormone balancing
Here are some tips for using essential oils internally:
• Use a brand that is safe for using internally. It will say on the bottle if it’s ok. (I highly
recommend doTERRA as they do numerous tests to insure oils are 100% pure and free from
harmful additives and contaminants that are found in other essential oils.)
• Take essential oils in an empty capsule (for further instructions, look up your specific health
concern on everythingessential.me.)
• Add 1 drop to 4 oz. of water
• Use one drop sublingually (under the tongue). Again, do your research first to make sure it’s
an oil you want to do that with. I love everythingessential.me.
Essential Oil Remedies
for Common Ailments
The following remedies are based on what I’ve used successfully in my own home, as well as
information compiled from everythingessential.me and other essential oil consultants.
Ear Infections
I’ve used this remedy a handful of times, with great success each time.
• Apply 1-2 drops of melaleuca essential oil around the base of the ear every 3-4 hours for 1-2
days (pain subsides quickly, but I keep applying a day or two after just in case).
Keep melaleuca out of reach of kids so they don’t accidentally ingest it, which can be harmful to
them.
Tooth Pain
We’ve treated tooth pain a few times with the following remedies.
• 1-2 drops each of Clove and OnGuard to painful area (dilute for kiddos in about 1 tbsp carrier
oil) as a pain reliever
• Oil Pulling: Swish a tablespoon of coconut oil (or olive oil) in the mouth for 10 -15 minutes
and then spit (do not swallow!) Add a drop of lemon or peppermint for taste.
• doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack (helps to replenish important nutrients)
• doTERRA Bone Complex (also helps replenish important minerals)
I also recommend checking out Cure Tooth Decay by Rami Nagel if you frequently struggle
with tooth pain and/or cavities.
Acne
Skin problems, including breakouts, can frequently be caused by problems in the digestive
system. Hormone imbalance also contributes to acne breakouts. I highly recommend a holistic
approach with acne - using diet, supplements and topical treatments.
• Oil Cleansing Method: Add 2 drops melaleuca, 1 drop lavender, 1 drop Geranium (Check out
the how-to at shalommama.com/oil-cleansing-method).
• Detoxify with 1-2 drops Lemon essential oil in water
• Clear Skin blend - Rosewood, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lemongrass, Melaleuca, Black cumin
seed. Apply topically and rub into the skin. Also good for athlete’s foot, itchy scalp and nail
fungus.
• Don’t eat chemicals - Focus on a diet of nourishing, real food made without chemicals.
• ClaryCalm - This essential oil blend contains Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Roman
Chamomile, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Fennel, Carrot Seed, Palmarosa, Vitex
and is great for helping with hormone imbalance. Apply topically a few times a day.
• Consider a low-glycemic diet to help with hormonal imbalance.
Headaches
• Past Tense blend
• Peppermint - apply to temples and forehead and rub in
• Lavender & Frankincense - layer these two oils over pain points and rub it in (add to
peppermint if necessary)
Stress
Stress is unavoidable, but I found by using the following oils twice a day helps me cope with it
MUCH better.
• Frankincense
• Lavender
• Balance blend
Apply 1 drop of each oil to the bottom of each foot, rub them in. You can also put a drop of
frankincense and lavender in your hands, rub them together, cup your hands over your nose, then
inhale deeply a few times.
Upset stomach
• Peppermint - Inhale, add a drop to 4 oz. water or take a few drops in a capsule.
• DigestZen
This is the blend that won my husband over to essential oils. It works FAST. You can put a few
drops in a capsule, put 1-2 drops under your tongue, add 1 drops to 4 oz. water and/or rub it over
the pain in your stomach. doTERRA just released DigestZen soft gels, too, that make this even
easier to use.
Diabetes
The following protocol is recommended by doTERRA’s chief medical adviser, Dr. Hill:
• Lifelong Vitality Pack
• Rub 2 drops Balance on the bottoms of each foot in the morning (increases circulation)
• Take 8-10 drops of Coriander and/or Basil in a capsule during the day
• Consider 2 drops of OnGuard in the above capsule as well (I recommend adding this)
• Rub 2 drops of Lavender on the bottoms of each foot at night
Muscle Pain
• Deep Blue Rub (so awesome!!!) - apply as needed, except for after baths - the open pores will
soak this stuﬀ right up, meaning some serious pain. Don’t ask me how I know.
• Peppermint: Dilute 3 drops in a tablespoon of coconut oil and massage as needed into sore
muscles.
• Hot baths with epsom salts (add a few drops of lavender to the epsom salts and stir in before
adding to the bath)
• Lifelong Vitality Pack - provides nutrients that can help prevent muscle pain
Hot Flashes/Night Sweats
• Apply Whisper blend to the ears daily or more often.
• Horrible hot flashes - apply Whisper and Ylang Ylang to neck and ears (like perfume)
morning and night.
• Balance, Clary Sage (Geranium even worked better), and Peppermint on the back of the
neck every morning. Reapply Geranium and Peppermint mid afternoon or more often if
needed.
• ClaryCalm to help with hormonal imbalance.
• Life Long Vitality supplements taken on a consistent basis provide foundational support for
hormonal balance.
• For relief during a hot flash episode Peppermint applied to the back of the neck (and even the
soles of the feet) has an immediate cooling eﬀect.
Price per drop of
(doTERRA) essential
oils
Here’s the price per drop of some of the most-used essential oils doTERRA has to oﬀer. I don’t
know the price per drop for other companies, but if you use other oils, you can use this little guide
to help you figure it out.
Essential OIl
Size
Retail $
IPC $
Retail
$/drop
IPC $/drop
Clary Sage
15
ml
$48.67
$36.50
$0.19
$0.15
Eucalyptus
15
ml
$18.67
$14
$0.08
$0.06
Frankincense
15
ml
$93
$69.75
$0.37
$0.28
Geranium
15
ml
$36
$27
$0.14
$0.11
Essential OIl
Size
Retail $
IPC $
Retail
$/drop
IPC $/drop
Grapefruit
15
ml
$21.33
$16
$0.09
$0.06
Lavender
15
ml
$28
$21
$0.11
$0.08
Lemon
15
ml
$13.33
$10
$0.05
$0.04
Lemongrass
15
ml
$13.33
$10
$0.05
$0.04
Melaleuca
15
ml
$25.33
$19
$0.10
$0.08
Oregano
15
ml
$32
$24
$0.13
$0.10
Peppermint
15
ml
$27.33
$20.50
$0.11
$0.08
Wild Orange
15
ml
$14
$10.50
$0.06
$0.04
Balance blend
15
ml
$26.67
$20
$0.11
$0.08
Breathe blend
15
ml
$26.67
$20
$0.11
$0.08
Essential OIl
Size
Retail $
IPC $
Retail
$/drop
IPC $/drop
ClaryCalm roll-on
blend
10
ml
$32.67
$24.50
$0.20
$0.15
Clear Skin roll-on
blend
10
ml
$28
$21
$0.17
$0.13
DigestZen blend
15
ml
$41.33
$31
$0.17
$0.12
On Guard blend
15
ml
$42.67
$32
$0.17
$0.13
Past Tense blend
10
ml
$24.67
$18.50
$0.15
$0.11
Slim & Sassy blend
15
ml
$32.67
$24.50
$0.13
$0.10
How to Get Essential
Oils Free
As you know, I love doTERRA and I’ve finally gotten over my fear of sharing them with people.
Why? Because they work. And I’ve seen them bless so many friends and family members that I
can’t not share them.
So here’s what I recommend, whether you just want a 25% discount on products, to earn your
products for free by sharing part-time or to earn a full-time income:
Become a doTERRA Independent Product Consultant
There are lots of benefits:
• 25% discount on products
• Loyalty Rewards Program to help you earn free product credits
• Simplified healthcare for the whole family
• Receive a 15 mL bottle of peppermint essential oil when you pay the $25 annual renewal fee
• Opportunity to earn extra income by sharing doTERRA with friends and family
• Ability to teach classes to spread the word about natural wellness using pre-made doTERRA
classes and products
How to get free essential oils with doTERRA
There are a few diﬀerent ways to get free essential oils with doTERRA:
• doTERRA enrollment kit with oils (certain enrollment kits include free oils and Loyalty
Rewards Program points): These kits allow you to buy in bulk and save even more money.
Some kits also give you free product credits to use and start you oﬀ earning a higher
percentage in the Loyalty Rewards Program.
• Monthly Loyalty Rewards Program order: By taking advantage of this program, you earn up
to 30% of your order back in free product credits. If you order 125 PV before the 15th of the
month, you also get the free Product of the Month.
• Special promotions: doTERRA frequently has special promotions that enable you to earn
free products, either by sharing doTERRA with others or by placing a certain size order.
• Share oils with friends and family: When people purchase oils through you or your website
(you get a free one when you enroll), you earn 25% of the order. Also, if you have a 100 PV
LRP order setup and enroll a new IPC, you earn 20% of what they order for the first 60 days
they’re enrolled. That adds up fast!
Normally, I would tell you to enroll easily by visiting shalommama.com/doterra. And you can if
you want, but only if you heard about this teleseminar from me.
If you were referred to this teleseminar by someone else and you’d like to enroll, please contact me
at [email protected] and let me know how you heard about the class. This is really
important because I want the person who sent to me to get the proper credit.
Also, if you’re not sure which option would work best for you and your family, contact me at
[email protected] so I can answer your questions and help you find the best solution.
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