Cypress - The Oil of Motion and Flow

This powerful oil creates energetic flow and emotional catharsis. Stagnant energies are brought into motion through the fluid energy of this oil. Cypress works in the heart and the mind, creating flexibility.

Cypress teaches the soul how to let go of the past by moving with the flow of life. This oil is especially indicated for individuals who are mentally or emotionally stuck, stiff, rigid, tense, over-striving, or have perfectionist tendencies. This hard-driving stems from fear and the need to control. The individual tries to force things in life rather allowing them to unfold naturally.

Cypress encourages individuals to cast aside their worries and let go of control so they can enjoy the thrill that comes from being alive. It reminds individuals that “damnation” is simply the discontinuation of growth and development, and invites them to step out of the way and allow life to flow freely or without compulsion. Cypress shows how to have perfect trust in the flow of life.

Negative emotions: Controlling, fear, perfectionism, rigidity, stuck, tense
Positive emotions: Flexible, trust, flowing with life, adaptable, emotional growth

Benefits of the oil and common uses: Aneurysm, bone spurs, bunions, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, catarrh, concussion, dysmenorrhea, edema, endometriosis, environmental stress, flu, greasy-oily hair, hemorrhoids, hernia, incontinence, Lou Gehrig disease, lymphatic decongestant, menopause, muscle fatigue, muscle tone, chronic pain, preeclampsia, prostatitis, Raynaud’s disease, retina strengthening, rheumatoid arthritis, skin revitalizing, stroke, swollen eyes, toxemia, tuberculosis, varicose vein.

(Uses vary from diffusing to applying oil topically so please check instructions for dilution and method of application)

Properties: antibacterial, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, mucolytic, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, lymphatic and prostate decongestant, refreshing and relaxing and vasoconstricting.

The Chinese valued cypress for its benefits to the liver and to the respiratory system.

Cypress Oil promotes vitality and energy. It is a popular oil to diffuse during times of transition and loss.

Uses

• Prior to a long run, apply to feet and legs for an energising boost.
• Apply two to three drops to chest before gardening to promote vitality and energy.
• Diffuse with Lime essential oil for an invigorating scent.
• Mix together Cypress and Grapefruit essential oil with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for an invigorating massage. 
• Add one to two drops to toner to help improve the appearance of oily skin. 

Directions for Use

• Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
• Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimise any skin sensitivity.

Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

On the personal note, I love having foot bath a few times a week using Epsom Salt for magnesium intake, a few drops of olive oil for moisturising my feet and a few drops of essential oils, whatever I feel like. Cypress oil would have not been my choice normally for my foot bath but since I read these benefits, I religiously put a few drops in my foot bath! Just recently I invested in a proper foot bath instead of using a plastic tub. The best investment!

To get your fractionated coconut oil and Cypress Essential oil or any other oils, please visit www.doterra.com ID: 3424449

Grapefruit - The Oil of Honouring the Body

Grapefruit

The Oil of Honouring the Body

Grapefruit teaches true respect and appreciation for one’s physical body. It supports individuals who struggle to honour their body and are caught in patterns of mistreatment. These forms of abuse may include severe dieting, judging one’s body weight or type, and abusing the body through negligent behaviour or violence. These acts are often motivated by hate and disgust buried within the psyche which gets directed by hate and disgust buried within the psyche which gets directed toward the physical body. Though the individual may obsess over how they look, deep down they never feel they look good enough. There is a dissatisfaction that persists. 

Grapefruit oil is often misused in overly strict dietary and weight-loss programs. The reason this oil helps curb emotional eating is because it encourages a positive relationship with one’s body based on love, tolerance, and acceptance. Grapefruit encourages integrity by respecting one’s physical needs. This oil assist an individual in listening to their true physical needs and impulses. It also assist one in taking responsibility for what they feel. Grapefruit teaches that no amount of food can fill a hole in the heart - only love can do that. As the individual takes ownership of their feelings and gets the help they need in addressing them, they no longer have a need to hide their feelings behind food, body abuse, strict regiments, eating issues, or other forms of obsession. 

Negative emotions that the oil will help with: 

Hate for the body, obsession with food or dieting, eating issues, anxiety over appearance. 

Positive emotions encouraged by the oil: 

Respect for body, meeting physical needs, body-acceptance, nourished, healthy relationship with food. 

Grapefruit essential oil has many great benefits for the body and mind. 

It promotes positive feelings because it uplifts your mood and relaxes the mind. Grapefruit oil helps to relief depression, it reduces anxiety and stress. It also works as a general tonic for your body because it increases overall health and strength. 

This oils helps with stiffness and cramps in the muscles. 

Stimulates Hormone Secretion
Grapefruit essential oil has stimulating effects on both, the body and the mind. It stimulates the brain by making it active and gives a new direction to thoughts as well as stimulates endocrine glands and promotes proper secretion of hormones and enzymes, thereby keeping your body’s entire metabolism in proper order. It also stimulates the nervous system and makes you more active and alert. The digestive system also benefits from this essential oil as it stimulates the secretion of gastric juices and bile in the stomach, as well as movement of ingested food through the intestines. Furthermore, it stimulates the lymphatic, circulatory, and excretory system.

Primary health benefits:

• Boosts immune system
• Eliminates and prevents infections due to its antiviral properties
• Inhibits microbial infections due to its antiseptic properties
• Cleanses the skin
• Improves the appearance of blemishes
• Supports healthy metabolism
• Uplifts mood

Common Primary Uses:

Addictions (drugs), anorexia, appetite suppressant, bulimia, cellulite, dry throat, edema, gallbladder stones, hangovers, lymphatic drainage, decongestant, mental stress, miscarriage (after), obesity, overeating, performance anxiety, slimming and toning, stress, withdrawal. 

Properties: antidepressant, antiseptic, disinfectant, diuretic, stimulant and tonic

When using oils always seek the highest quality oils and follow instructions on the bottle. 

Grapefruit essential oil in a 15ml bottle is $20.25 for members and $27 retail price. Per drop price is $0.08. When it comes to essential oils a drop goes very far! A drop is all you need!

To get your Certified Therapeutic Grade doTerra Grapefruit essential oil to enjoy all the benefits please visit www.doterra.com ID: 3424449 We look forward to having you on our team of doTerra essential oil lovers and users!