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07/22/2025

07/19/2025

A quasi-experimental clinical study explored the effects of baby massage combined with lavender aromatherapy on improving infant sleep quality. The research involved 30 infants aged 3 to 12 months who met specific health and sleep disturbance criteria. Over the course of the intervention, trained professionals performed 15-minute massages using a gentle sequence (including the feet, abdomen, chest, face, hands, and back) while simultaneously diffusing lavender essential oil—3 to 5 drops in 100 mL of water using a humidifier. The results were compelling. Prior to the intervention, 60% of infants exhibited poor sleep quality. Following the massage and aromatherapy treatments, 73.3% showed significant improvements in sleep duration, reduced nighttime awakenings, and greater alertness upon waking. Statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness, with sleep quality scores rising from a pre-intervention average of 36.7% to 77.8% post-intervention. These findings affirm that combining touch therapy with the lavender diffusion naturally enhances melatonin production and relaxes the nervous system—supporting healthier sleep cycles in infants.
https://www.ejurnalmalahayati.ac.id/index.php/kebidanan/article/view/20129/pdf

07/18/2025

Struggling with focus or memory, especially with conditions like depression or schizophrenia? Even with meds, those cognitive struggles can persist. But what if a natural solution could help?

While the calming benefits of lavender EO are well known, its compounds like linalool and linalyl acetate show incredible promise for cognition, according to a recent review article. Lavender EO may modulate dopamine and stimulate olfactory pathways, potentially enhancing brain communication. It supports neuroplasticity by upregulating BDNF, helping your brain build and strengthen connections. It may even boost alpha and theta brainwaves, linked to improved focus and memory.

The bottom line is that both preclinical and clinical studies point to lavender's potential for cognitive restoration. While we need more high-quality trials to standardize use, the potential for LEO as a complement to conventional treatments is genuinely exciting. Keep exploring natural solutions for a sharper mind!
https://journal.sinergi.or.id/index.php/jhlqr/article/view/783

07/06/2025

☀️ Summer fun can take a toll on your lips with all the sun, wind, and salty air. If your lips are feeling dry or dull, here are a few easy ways to bring them back to soft, healthy, and smooth:

• Drink more water than you think you need

• Keep a clean lip balm handy, like doTERRA’s Lip Balm

• Gently exfoliate with a simple DIY scrub

Want a quick lip scrub recipe? Mix:

• 2 TBSP coconut oil (solid)

• 1 TBSP raw sugar

• 4–5 drops of Peppermint essential oil

Pop it in a little jar and use as needed for soft lips all season long. Let us know if you try it!

06/18/2025

This weekend, June 21 & 22
5-8PM

All Star Sports Center
51400 Countyline Rd, New Baltimore

06/18/2025

DIY doTERRA Tick Repellent both safe and effective!

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06/08/2025

I’m so excited about this limited-time Endless Summer + Roam® Diffuser bundle—it’s truly the scent of sunshine in a bottle. Think fresh citrus, blooming flowers, and all the feel-good summer vibes... no sunscreen required! 😄

🌸 Diffuse it, wear it, or toss a few drops in the laundry—Endless Summer is as versatile as it is uplifting. And paired with the sleek, portable Roam® Diffuser, you can take those feel-good vibes anywhere this season takes you.

Whether you're lounging at home, packing for a trip, or just want your laundry to smell like a tropical breeze, this duo delivers.

👉 Grab it while it's here—limited-time only! Comment or Message me for more details 😉

05/20/2025

Sometimes it feels like we're just not ourselves anymore. At some point along the way, we lost our voice and our unique point of view. To get back in touch with your true self, use Sodalite stone. Sodalite healing properties are often recommended for artists who are suffering from creative blocks. But sodalite is really for anybody whose energy seems to be in a lackluster slump. Sodalite fills you with therapeutic energies of self-acceptance, self-esteem, trust and confidence to remind you of all the fantastic attributes that make you who you are.

By fusing with your throat chakra, sodalite cleanses you of the blocks that are inhibiting you from your self-expression. If low self-esteem has you questioning whether or not you should speak up, use sodalite to put those negative notions in check. Sodalite will have you thinking like your best self again. From the positive thoughts that sodalite inspires, you'll find yourself more compelled toward positive actions. Your revitalized outlook will spawn new creativity. Because you are seeing things from a different point of view, you have an alternative take that can provide an interesting perspective in your work, your relationships and your passions.

Let sodalite bring a sense of harmony to your emotions so that your spiritual scale is tipped less toward the side of stress and sadness. Sodalite meaning has a calming effect on your body, bringing soothing and balancing energies into your spiritual field. One of the most important sodalite stone properties is that it provides you insight into the self, helping you to take a deeper look at your strengths, weaknesses and your desires and goals. The Sodalite stone meaning is also very beneficial for deepening your meditation. Combine your sodalite stone with other blue gemstones, such as Lapis Lazuli, Dumortierite and Aquamarine, to strengthen the harmonizing energies and cleanse your third-eye chakra.

If you feel pulled in by the energy of a sodalite stone, you may be experiencing a block in your throat chakra. Work with sodalite to clear your fifth chakra so that you can speak your truth. Speak from your heart instead of your head.

You may also be drawn to sodalite for its connection to the third eye chakra if you need to deepen your sense of self. Use a sodalite stone to open up your third eye and tap into your intuition. With this expanded understanding of who you truly are, you can more fully express yourself. ⚡️

05/19/2025

This Lemurian Blue Calcite slab buzzes with such incredible celestial energy. It’s the absolute perfect charging plate for your crystal jewelry and small gemstones when your life and spiritual practice are in need of a fresh infusion of wisdom and inspiration. You can also place it directly on your body, replenishing your aura with its high-vibrational energy and awakening your intuition.

Lemurian Blue Calcite is a stone of ancient wisdom for modern times. It’s said to channel the secrets of Lemuria, an advanced matriarchal society with complex systems of knowledge well beyond our own. This gem opens a portal to communications from beyond the veil and helps us tap into past lives — to accept the gifts and wisdom we have learned many times over and bring them into the now.

The bands of color within this crystal remind us of our own layers of consciousness. As we peer into its mesmerizing depths, this gem empowers us to reach down into our deepest knowing, taking our intuition and aligning it with our heart. It’s all about allowing yourself to just know — even when you don’t know why or how you know!

04/14/2025

Selenite is one of the most essential crystals that everyone should have in their home. Selenite healing properties make it one of the very few minerals that has the ability to quickly unblock any stuck or stagnant energy to ensure a smooth flow of positive energy through your space. It is one of the most powerful crystals for energy clearing and energy cleansing, making it an essential tool for removing negative energy. Selenite crystals help to clear, protect and shield your personal energy body, or the energy of your home. They help to shield you from outside influences — especially negative ones—which is why so many people use a Selenite when energetically gridding their home. Selenite healing properties remove any negative energy or influences, and also stop any harmful energies from permeating your home. Selenite crystals are the ideal crystal for all kinds of energy clearing, which makes placing this Selenite is well-suited for placing by the front door, living room, and bedrooms.. Upgrade your home’s energy, I have several varieties in stock!

04/13/2025

Sharing this testimony from a friend because it's absolutely incredible!! This is a Mothers Day Special, only available until sold out! If you would like the link to purchase let me know. 😉

Rose Hydrosol Mist to the rescue again!!!

Yesterday I needed a bath for my physical and emotional health. It has been a tough week. I got my water the perfect temp (boiling, says hubs), added my epsom salt and my frankincense and my doTERRA body wash for suds, and I had my music playing. It was perfect.

Until I got in. Instantly I felt searing pain through the left side of my torso as I was stung repeatedly by an angry hornet. I may have panicked a little because I have had anaphylaxis from multiple stings before. I tried to get out of the tub, and I slipped and hit my head on the tub. The pain was intense from the stings and I didn't even register the bump on my head until later.

I saw my rose hydrosol sitting on the bathroom counter and I sprayed it in the areas. Immediately the pain began to subside. That is CRAZY to me because just a few days ago I got stung on the foot and it was a good 15 minutes before the pain stopped from all the things I put on it.

Hubs came to my rescue, found and eradicated the offender, put frankincense and geranium on my head, made sure I was breathing OK, gave me some oils to help my body get rid of the toxins, and ran me a brand new bath.

04/12/2025

With a reputation of being the life of the party, this crystal is all about vibrancy, from its color to its energy. If you feel trapped or bored, tumbled Carnelian holds the energy that you want to invite into your life. Helping you break free from the norm, the Carnelian tumbled stone ignites a desire for adventure. Use this bold, new outlook to approach your life from a different point of view. It can be tough when we get stuck in a safe, but predictable routine, to risk our security for a sense of renewed passion. A tumbled orange Carnelian stone offers protection from such fears by encouraging you to push past hesitations until you find the abundance that already lies within you. Known for empowering passion, tumbled Carnelian helps galvanize your life force and get those creative juices flowing. Whether you need to inject a boost of vigor into your personal life, work-life, or creative life, a Carnelian tumbled stone will provide the vital energy you need to promote positive change. Use it when your self-esteem or confidence is being tested. Through activating the base and sacral chakras, tumbled Carnelian keeps you out of your overactive mind and connects you to your instincts instead. This is the perfect crystal for people who work in creative fields and need a punch of the brave, motivational energy of the Carnelian stone. It gets you to stop questioning your every impulse so that you can produce something amazing. Not just for those working in artistic fields, this crystal will also rid you of the creative blocks in all areas of your life. From stagnancy in relationships to everyday boredom, tumbled Carnelian is the cure for restless ruts. Tumbled orange Carnelian stones love to be around you always, which makes them the perfect energetic companion. Carry them with you wherever you go, either in your purse or pocket. Or place a stone in your office or creative space. If you're feeling stuck in work, relationships, or other areas of your life, Carnelian is the stone for you. Working with its energy will help you break through creative blocks so you can show up and be on your A-game. It will flood you with inspiration, passion, and confidence, making it perfect for anyone looking for an influx of creative energy. I have large and small pieces in stock.