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
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