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ESSSENTIAL OILS n HEALTH & WEALTH Why I Gave Up On Ingredients A s a kid I was raised in a house- hold where there was an over- sized medicine cabinet filled with all sorts of medications. Asylyselic acid (aspirin) naproxen sodium (Aleve) you get the idea. As an adult and mother of two, I became aware of all of the complications and side effects that these chemicals (poisons?) do to our body and began my search for something more in line with what humans have used for generations. I decided to take a different alternative to my wellness. You could call me the Modern-Day Mary Poppins of DoTerra Essential Oils. I believe that nature has provided us with all the in- gredients that we need to feel great. I ab- solutely love my essential oils because they I Can't Pronounce By Kate Shum make me feel healthy and alive, especially in the mornings when I diffuse Tangerine or Bergamot to get me energized and going. a DoTerra Wellness Advocate. These are 4 of my favorite essential oils that I like to apply on myself and my family: What Are Essential Oils? DoTerra On Guard • An extra special proprietary blend for- mulated to help support a healthy im- mune system (I apply this on a daily basis to keep my immune system up since I am always surrounded by a lot of people and kids). Essential oils are naturally found in flow- ers, leaves, and roots. I like DoTerra oils because they are CTPG, (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade). Only the finest and purest ingredients are used in the produc- tion of these oils and they are free from additives or contaminants (those nasty chemicals you can’t pronounce from the medicine cabinet). Safe for kids and even animals. One of my favorite things about these DoTerra oils is that they diffuse beautifully and some of them are even safe for consumption. The list of uses and benefits are endless and that’s why I know that I will forever be Lavender • Helps me relax after a long day. • Good for skin irritations. Peppermint • Helps with headaches. • Uplifting aromatic for those of you who want to replace the cup of coffee. Frankincense • An ancient oil used to support cellu- lar functions and to stimulate the im- mune system. I’d love to share my passion for DoTerra Essential Oils and more of their applications. You can contact me at www.doterra.com/US/en/site/kateshum VOL 5, Issue 5 n IBASuccessMagazine.com 33