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new diamonds By the time dōTERRA was introduced to their family, they had already tried using another brand of essential oils. Brianna had many health concerns that doctors said could only be solved through medication and surgery. Not wanting to submit herself to that path, she dove into researching alternatives. The essential oils Brianna first tried had warning labels on the bottles and were not impressive. She began seeking out information on every essential oil company she came across in search of something better. When Brianna’s good friend Chelsea Stevens invited her over to learn about dōTERRA, Brianna was intrigued. Natalie Goddard and Jenn Garrett taught the class. Brianna remembers thinking they were “cute, but a bit crazy.” Brianna couldn’t comprehend how the oils could be as effective as they were claiming. Not too long after that first class, Brianna and Chelsea took their kids to a nearby petting zoo and Brianna’s allergies started to flare up. Brianna said, “I have had severe allergies my whole life and when they start acting up, nothing can make them stop.” Worried about their family pictures scheduled for that evening, Brianna started to make mental plans to reschedule. Chelsea reached into her purse, brought out a bottle of peppermint, and encouraged Brianna to try it. Brianna remembers putting a drop under her tongue and being immediately impressed. Never before had something helped her allergies that quickly and effectively! After Brianna’s experience at the petting zoo, she began finding more and more uses for essential oils around her home and with her family. She couldn’t keep herself from sha