Wednesday, October 19, 2011

OnGuard

OnGuard is a protective blend of cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, rosemary, and wild orange. This blend can be used to kill viruses, bacteria, and also to help support the immune system. Studies have shown that it has been effective in helping rid the body of bacterial infections along with viral infections. OnGuard has also been proven to kill the flu virus including H1N1 and also 17 strands of antibiotic resistant MRSA.

OnGuard can be used in many different ways. It can be diffused in the air to help kill germs. It can be applied topically to help the immune system and also taken internally.

To make it even easier and convenient to protect yourself with OnGuard it is also available in hand wipes, throat drops, and foaming hand wash.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Warm Warm Cinnamon

When you smell the aroma of Cinnamon doesn't it just take you to a warm and relaxing place?? I LOVE the smell of Cinnamon!!! Last night after putting OnGuard on my son I could not stop smelling my hands cause of the Cinnamon!! Did you know that not only does the smell make you relaxed but Cinnamon also helps your immune system? Cinnamon has antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties! Not only can you use this oil aromatically and topically but you can also add to recipes!!!

The tropical cinnamon tree is common to Southeast Asia where the highest quality cinnamon is grown.  Essential oils can be processed from both the inner bark or the leaves of the tree resulting in much different properties.  Hence it is important to identify which cinnamon oil you are using.  The oil referenced here is cinnamon bark and is steam or water extracted from the inner bark of the tree.  DōTerra Cinnamon is of the family Laureaceae, grown in Indonesia and distilled from the bark of the tree.

Some uses for Cinnamon oil include: Diffusing can invigorate and help and uplift. As a physical stimulant it can be mixed with a carrier oils and applied topically for sore and painful muscles and joints.  Some suggest that for digestive problems that simply a drop of cinnamon mixed with warm water and a sweetener then slowly sipped helps.

Please use caution when using Cinnamon oil! This is a very hot oil and can cause irritation. Please use with a carrier oil.