PURE PATHWAYS
about dōTERRA
Founded in 2008, dōTERRA’s mission from the beginning was to share therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world. Having seen the incredible benefits of using these precious resources, a group of healthcare and business professionals set out to make that mission a reality. They formed a company and named it dōTERRA, a Latin derivative
meaning “Gift of the Earth.”
Essential Oils are getting more and more popular…why is that? Just a fad or trend? Well, truth be told, they've been around a really long time and people are just rediscovering their amazing benefits and sharing them the world over!
But as the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding... and I can honestly speak with conviction from the heart having used the oils myself and witnessing the wonderful wellness benefits they're delivering to people of all ages. Essential Oils are a natural solution without the side effects and toxic load
Essential oils aren't a "new thing" and not a fad either - in fact, there is evidence of civilizations using essential oils all the way back to around 18,000 BCE. Essential oils are nothing new they actually have been used over and over throughout the centuries. Egyptians used them, the Chinese still use them. Essential oils have been used for over a thousand years, but we are just scratching the surface of their potential. In the past, knowledge of essential oils was solely based off anecdotal experience. However, scientific research of essential oils has increased exponentially. In the last decade, there have been more studies published about essential oils than in the last 500 years combined.
How Do I Use Essential Oils?
Essential oils are used for a very wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications. They can be used a single oil at a time or in complex blends in one of three methods:
Aromatic
Certain essential oils, when diffused, can be very stimulating, while others can be calming and soothing. Diffusing essential oils can also cleanse and purify the air of unwanted odours.
Topical
Essential oils are easily absorbed by the skin and can be safely applied topically.
Internal
Certain essential oils have a rich culinary history and can be used as dietary supplements for targeted wellness.
Essential oils are both exciting and promising when it comes to taking care of your own and your family’s health. Whether you’re applying essential oils topically, enjoying the aromatic benefits through diffusing, or taking essential oils internally, the positive effects of essential oils are boundless.
That’s why you’ll want to ensure that the essential oils you are using are capable of delivering on their promise. You’ll want to make sure that you are choosing essential oils for their potency and their purity.
What Are Essential Oils?
If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils provide plants with protection against environmental threats and play a role in plant pollination. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and wellness practices.