living well daily
tips and inspiration from doTERRA Diamond Wellness Advocate Nikki Shorts and friends
Introduction and Thanks This guide, inspired by Nikki Shorts and her Essential Wellness group, includes tips and suggestions to help others incorporate doTERRA essential oils into their daily lives. Offering nearly a decade of experience using and sharing doTERRA oils, this compilation of useful tips and favorite recipes offers both new and seasoned wellness advocates ways to positively impact their physical and emotional well-being and that of their loved ones, pets, homes and workplaces. Moreover, it can help each of us contribute to a safer, healthier future for our loved ones and our communities. We hope you will find this guide useful and that you will be encouraged to expand your use of essential oils in your daily life. Please feel free to share this guide and what you learn from it with others you care for - inspiring them the way Nikki has inspired each and every one of us.
Dedicated to Nikki Thank you for sharing your passion for doTERRA essential oils and for being the incredible leader you are. We are all so grateful to you!
How Each of Us can use Essential Oils Everyday Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
For Physical Health For Emotional Health For Cleaning For Kids For Back-to-School For Men For Women For Pets Nikki’s Daily Routine Notes and Inspiration
doTERRA for Physical Health Flu Bomb
Morphine Bomb for Pain
3 drop Oregano 3 drops Melaleuca 3 drops On Guard 3 drops Lemon Combine in a veggie cap and swallow.
6 drops Marjoram or Oregano 6 drops Frankincense For severe pain, add 6 drops Lemongrass Add to veggie cap and take every 3 to 4 hours, as needed.
Sinus/Allergy
Headache Diffuser Blend
2 drops Frankincense 2 drops On Guard 2 drops Lemon 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Peppermint
2 drops Bergamot 2 drops Balance 2 drops Frankincense 2 drops Grapefruit
Hangover Tonic Teary, Allergy Eyes 10-15 drops Grapefruit 10-15 drops Cypress Combine in s 20ml roller ball. Top with fractionated coconut oil. Rub carefully on sinus area & around eyes.
Congestion Buster Apply Breathe with carrier oil to sinuses and take 2 drops Lemon, 2 drops Oregano, 2 drops Melaleuca, 2 drops Peppermint in a veggie capsule.
Dry, Cracked Hands 10 drops Lavender 10 drops Melaleuca 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil Mix in a glass roller bottle or jar. Apply each night before bed.
Take DigestZen soft gels per label instructions along with Grapefruit and Frankincense in a shot glass with water
Tense Muscles 10 drops Deep Blue 8 drops Frankincense 8 drops Copaiba Add to roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil.
doTERRA for Emotional Health Balanced Start Apply 2 drops of Balance to the bottoms of feet (the whole family) and wear socks for 10-15 minutes at the start of each day.
Diffuse Energy
Diffuse Peace 2 drops Frankincense 3 drops White Fir 2 drops Peace
Diffuse Happiness
2 drops Peppermint 3 drops Grapefruit 5 drops Bergamot
2 drops Cheer 2 drops Wild Orange 2 drops Grapefruit 1 drop Clove
Diffuse Motivation
Diffuse Carefree
1 drop Elevation 2 drops Lime 2 drops Motivate
Diffuse Focus 3 drops Douglas Fir 2 drop Lemon
Diffuse Confidence 2 drops Spearmint 2 drops Tangerine 2 drops Bergamot
Diffuse Inspiration 1 drop Passion 1 drop Purify 2 drops Juniper Berry
5 drops Bergamot 2 drops Patchouli 2 drops Breathe
Liquid Xanax 20 drops Serenity 20 drops Balance In 10 ml roller bottle, top with fractionated coconut oil. Apply to wrists or feet as needed.
doTerra for Cleaning All Purpose Allergy Free Cleaner 15-20 drops disinfecting essential oils (Lemon, Melaleuca, On Guard) 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water 8 oz. glass spray bottle
Natural Lysol Recipe 16 ounces water 10 drops Lemon 5 drops Lavender 15 drops Rosemary 15 drops Tear Tree
Kitchen Sink/All Surfaces 2 cups baking soda in mason jar. Stir in 10 drops Lemon & 10 drops Clove. Sprinkle in sink with a few drops of dish or castile soap. Scrub and rinse. Brush then let sit.
Toilet Cleaner  1/4 cup baking soda 5 drops Melaleuca 1/4 white distilled vinegar. Brush then let sit.Â
Natural Wood Polish 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar 10 drops Wild Orange 1. Add 10 drops of in a glass spray bottle 2. Add olive oil and vinegar 3. Shake well before each use
doTerra for Kids Cold and Cough 16 drops Breathe 12 drops On Guard 8 drops Oregano 8 drops Melaleuca 8 drops Frankincense Combine in 10 ml roller bottle with carrier oil. Apply to chest, bottom of feet and spine every 3-4 hours.
Runny Nose 1 to 2 drops Lemon 1 to 2 drops coconut oil Rub on bottom of feet or down the spine.
Cuts, Scrapes and Blisters 30 drops On Lavender 30 drops Melaleuca 20 drops fractionated coconut oil Apply as needed. Also good for scaly, itchy skin, eczema or hives.
Sunscreen 10 drops Helichrysum 15 drops Lavender 3 drops Myrrh 10 ounces fractionated coconut oil Mix and apply to skin every few hours.
Bug Spray 20 drops of TerraShield 4 ounces of filtered water Mix in glass spray bottle, shake and apply to exposed areas every four hours. Spray around doorways and windows to keep insects out of the house.
Back to School with doTERRA 6 Key Oils
Diffuser Blends
On Guard
Grouchy Pants
Protective blend supports the immune system to help ward off bugs going around the classroom.
3 drops Balance 3 drops Lavender Perfect for days when your child feels grumpy or is in a bad mood.
Peppermint Has energizing properties. Comes in handy for sluggish mornings and long nights of studying.
Perfect Attendance
Rosemary
Study Time
Can help with focus and reducing fatigue and nervous tension.
2 drops Peppermint 3 drops Rosemary Helps with focus and energy.
Lavender Has calming and soothing properties and can be used to support sleep. Balance Grounding blend that helps level out emotions when they are elevated. Children tend to struggle with regulating their feelings especially when they are young. This oil is a must-have!
Wild Orange Has an uplifting aroma and a similar effect on kids, so it’s great to have on hand.
3 drops On Guard 2 drops Wild Orange
Tantrum Tamer 3 drops Balance 3 drops Wild Orange Sweet Dreams 3 drops Serenity or Lavender 2 drops Wild Orange 2 drops Breathe
doTERRA for Men After Shave
Lung Capacity
1 ounce fractionated coconut oil 4 drops Lavender 4 drops Melaleuca 3 drops Frankincense
Add a drop of Peppermint to the back of the tongue for added stamina, endurance and lung capacity when exercising.
Beard Oil 1 ounce fractionated coconut oil 4 drops Rosemary 3 drops White Fir 3 drops Frankincense
Cologne 18 drops Bergamot 13 drops White Fir 10 drops Clove 8 drops Lemon Combine oils in a 10 ml roller bottle, top with fractionated coconut oil, apply to pulse points.
Deodorizer Add a few drops of Lemon, Peppermints or any citrus oil to a paper towel or used dryer sheet. Leave in shoes, gym bags or other olfactory offenders overnight.
Prostate Health 10 drops Neroli 10 drops Frankincense 10 drops Cypress 10 drops Helichrysum Add to a 10ml roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil
doTerra for Women Skin Scrub 1 handful almonds 1 orange peel 1 cup fractionated coconut oil 2-3 drops Wild Orange Mix ingredients in a food processor for an anti-oxidant full-body scrub.
Skin Mask For all skin types. 5 drops Citrus oil of your choice 3 teaspoons of honey 1. Combine in a glass bowl 2. Apply mask to clean skin 3. Allow to sit for 15 to 30 minutes 4. Rinse with cold water and pat dry
Hydrating Facial Toner 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon with hazel 1/2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin 5 drops Clary Sage 5 drops Grapefruit 5 drops Roman Chamomile Boil water for 3 minutes to sterilize. Let cool. Combine all ingredients in a 2-4 ounce glass spray bottle. Spray directly on face or apply to a cotton face first. Shake before each use.
Smoothing Skin Salve 1 cup grapeseed oil 4 tablespoons beeswax 1 tablespoon vitamin E oil 1 cup almond oil 10 drops Lavender 10 drops Cypress 10 drops Melaleuca 10 drops Frankincense 10 drops Eucalyptus 1. Melt oils and wax together, set aside before adding essential oils 2. Add essential oils 3. Pour in container to set before use.
Healthy Hair Dry Hair: 1-2 drops Lavender with coconut oil Oily Hair: 1-2 drops Cypress on hair shaft, not on scalp Fragile Hair: 1-2 drops of Clary Sage For Growth: Add 1-2 drops Rosemary to shampoo
doTerra for Pets Safety First: Here are a few tips and guidelines to help you use essential oils on and around your pets safely. 1. Pets have millions more olfactory receptors than us. For their comfort, allow pets the option to exit
the room by leaving the door open and only use three to four drops of oil at a time in a diffuser. 2. Oil residue from your hands can have the same effect on pets that it would on you. While petting is a great way to apply oils you want to use on your pet, wash your hands after using oils you don’t. 3. Use a little extra caution with cats when using Melaleuca, Birch, Wintergreen, Spearmint, and Peppermint, as well as hot oils such as Oregano or Thyme. Do not use Melaleuca topically or internally with cats and don’t let them lick Melaleuca off humans either. 4. As with any new thing you introduce to your pet, begin slowly. Start with a small amount of a diffused or diluted essential oil and observe your pet’s behavior. 5. Keep your diffusers in a safe place where your pet cannot knock it over.
Odor Relief 1/4 cup distilled water 1/4 cup witch hazel 8 drops Lavender 5 drops Lemon Mix ingredients in spray bottle. Lightly spray around dog and directly on fur.
Flea and Tick Repellent Mist: In a 16 ounce spray bottle, 4-6 drops of Rosemary, 4-6 drops Purify, topped with distilled water. Lightly spray on dog or cat , avoiding the eyes. Oil: Apply TerraShield neat to paws, around ears, and other trouble areas.
Dental Issues/Gum Loss 10 drops On Guard in a 2 ounce glass bottle filled the rest of the way with fractionated coconut oil Apply to the dogs teeth twice a day.
Potty Training Mix 3-5 drops of Black Pepper in a 2 ounce bottle filled with water. Shake gently and spray in areas you want to discourage your dog from urinating.
Diffuse or Pet Diffuse or apply the following oils to your hands, then pet your cat or dog for the benefits listed. Lavender for allergies, calm, and sleep. TerraShield for insect repellent. Balance for training, behavioral issues and anxiety. DigestZen for digestive issues. OnGuard for infections, colds and coughs.
Nikki’s daily dose of doTerra Shower Shampoo Bath bar of choice HD Clear Foaming Face Wash Reveal Facial System (2 x per week) Homemade sugar scrub with peppermint and lavender
Sink Skin care routine in the morning or after a shower: Pore Reducing Toner Derma Roller (not a doTerra product) 3 drops Yarrow Pom neat on forehead then 2-3 more drop around eyes and mouth. It’s an amazing anti-wrinkle and moisturizer. Immortelle on forehead, eyes and upper lip. Anti-aging Serum forehead on eyes and lip area. Anti-aging Eye Cream around eyes. Anti-aging Moisturizer with one drop Myrrh and one drop Geranium on face. Body and hand lotion with 5 drops of Whisper for all over body lotion. Balance deodorant. OnGuard toothpaste.
Notes and Inspiration
Notes and Inspiration
Notes and Inspiration
Notes and Inspiration
Notes and Inspiration
For More Information Contact doTERRA Diamond Wellness Advocate Nikki Shorts at ndshorts@icloud.com.
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Kelsey Engelbracht Kelsey.Engelbracht@gmail.com