DR. DAVID K. HILL, DC
Executive Vice President, Chief
Medical Officer/Chairman, Scientific
Advisory Committee
Q:
My son is an
athlete. What are
the best essential
oils for him?
What is
internal use?
Are there any
essential oils that
can be helpful with
a cleanse?
How can a diffuser
be used to help
me sleep?
4 / SPRING 2016 LIVING MAGAZINE
A:
The Doctor Recommends
Exercise and competitive sports are two areas in which dōTERRA
has recently taken a great interest, partnering with several
athletic facilities to bring the benefits of essential oils to athletes.
Athletic activity can be very demanding on the body and the
mind, and our new Athlete’s Kit was developed to address these
specific concerns. Deep Blue® Rub is perfect to massage into the
lower back after a tough game, dōTERRA Breathe helps maintain
feelings of clear airways, and the individual oils contained
within the kit have a multitude of energizing, relaxing, and
cleansing benefits. When used daily, these essential oil-based
products can help athletes perform at their best.
For Athletes:
The term ‘internal use’ is often used to refer to any method of
consumption that results in ingestion and absorption into the
digestive tract. That is usually what is meant when dōTERRA
refers to internal use of its products. To be more specific,
though, internal application differs from oral use in that it involves
consuming essential oils in a carrier such as a softgel or vegetable
capsule. Once ingested and absorbed into the digestive tract,
the essential compounds can be systematically circulated. It is
generally considered the most powerful application method,
but it is safe and can have remarkable benefits as long as proper
usage guidelines are followed. For more information about
proper usage models and the benefits of internal use, visit our
recent series of articles on doterrascienceblog.com.
dōTERRA Athlete Kit
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For supporting the body’s
cleansing systems:
Peppermint
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Juniper Berry
Minimizing toxic load is one of the most overlooked aspects of
overall well-being. While dōTERRA has a line of nutritional
supplements specifically designed to address this issue, there
are a number of essential oils that can make the process even
more effective. Lemon essential oil, commonly used for internal
cleansing, is already included in our Cleanse & Restore Kit;
a drop in 4 ounces of liquid creates a refreshing drink that is
perfect for any detox program.* There are several other essential oils
that can similarly be added to water or your favorite beverage
to aid internal cleansing. Peppermint, Juniper Berry, and
Rosemary can also naturally support the body’s cleansing
systems, including the digestive and urinary tracts.*
One of the best uses for a diffuser is to create a relaxing environment for a restful sleep. Essential oils can influence better
sleep in a myriad of ways: helping you relax, encouraging feelings
of calmness, and grounding your emotions so that you can use
that time to fully rejuvenate. As we all have unique aromatic
experiences, the key is to find the individual oils that work best
for you. Lavender is the most commonly used oil at nighttime,
but while most people put it on their pillow or on the collar of
their pajamas, it is also great to diffuse. I a