New Challenges

New Challenges

It is exciting when we find ourselves acquiring new skills and knowledge. As we build our skills and knowledge, new challenges arise, and we learn yet more as we face those challenges. Recent weeks have been exactly that. As I have read and communicated with others I have begun to gain new insights. I have also found new ways to challenge myself. 

It is not any one thing, but many in my case. I am part of a group that trains youth to run 10k runs, and while many of us are fairly dedicated runners it does become difficult to get the outdoor miles that one would like due to lack of daylight. As an additional measure to cross-train and condition ourselves by taking yoga classes at Northwoods Yoga in Gillett. What a fun new way to challenge ourselves both physically and mentally. 

As we have been busy putting together new content and ideas to share we have had to learn new ways of thinking, seeing, and communicating. In many cases these are small issues, but cumulatively these bits and pieces of new ideas and how to implement them turn in to larger challenges as well.

And of course regarding essential oils there is always a new story to share. I have been reading about specific issues as I talk with friends, family, and colleagues and learned so much. I came across an interesting, if small study from Australia that suggests that melaleuca may have a role intreating skin cancer. I also was told that a spray that we put together consisting of 15 drop melaleuca, 15 drops eucalyptus, 15 drops lavender and an ounce of fractionated coconut oil caused fresh scabs to heal and fall of within a day. It seems like every couple of days I am hearing about something like this and it really pumps me up to keep sharing with you. 

That said, I want to let you know that if you are in the Oshkosh area on Saturday, January 

25th, 2014 come look for us at the Country Living & Natural Health Expo in the Sunnyview Expo Center. There will be hundreds of exhibits and activities and family fun. It is the largest health, fitness, nutrition, and green living expo in Wisconsin and we will be there. Admission is free. We are very excited to be part of this event. Marge Woodfill, Pat Birschbach, Cari Erickson, and Kris Piaskowski will be there to answer any and all questions that they can regarding essential oils. They are all very knowledgable and will be thrilled to help you.

We learn new skills, new ideas, new ways of doing things and strive to put them together in new and innovative ways. And in doing so we change the world. 

Being Aware

Being Aware

Awareness. What a gift it is. Yet despite our knowledge of the world around us, we often stumble through it, only half aware of what is going on around us as we race to some unseen finish line. There is so much of the world that we cannot truly know or understand no matter how hard we try. And yet it is paramount that we try. Knowledge does, after all, bring us understanding and the ability to solve problems. That is why it is so important that we not only seek knowledge, but also disseminate it.

We are always seeking to share what we have learned and are learning, and we do it in a variety of ways. Of course, at this reading you are aware of my sharing of various insights via this blog. Likewise, I always make efforts to share regular information via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and the like in the form of tips, articles, videos, photos, and research. And as always, I can be reached via email for answers to specific questions. Some of you are also aware that we appear in different venues. We regularly will go to fitness fairs, farmers' markets, and offer classes. These venues are important because so often face to face contact and personal conversation cannot replace postings on a blog or tips on a social networking site. Solid information from sources that you trust is important. But there are so many things that are better communicated in person.

That said, from time to time I am going to make a point of it keep you updated on some of our goings-on in the future. One that is coming up this spring that we are excited about is the 'Dare to be Aware Fair' at the Mitchell Park Conservatory in the 'Domes' in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For those of you that are not aware, the Domes are unique venue in and of themselves. If you have never been there, I fully encourage it, particularly in the cold months. The domes offer desert and tropical environments near the heart of Milwaukee no matter the time of year. It is an amazing thing to step into this tropical world only moments after being out in the brutal subzero conditions of a Wisconsin winter. Now imagine this as a backdrop for a wellness fair including people from numerous disciplines and all of the possibilities that come with it. In addition to many other things, there will be specialists available in food and dining, health, beauty and wellness, chiropractic, tai chi, nutrition, massage, and of course essential oils. There will be an entire range of presentations and vendors in all manner of areas. The fair is an annual event facilitated primarily by the Center for Creative Learning, which provides personal and professional development to the business community and the general public.

This year the Dare to be Aware Fair will be April 5th, 2014. Kris Piaskowski. Marge Woodfill, and Lisa Skrzypczynski will be there to talk to people about doTerra essential oils. All three of them are very knowledgable about essential oils and their use and may be considered a great resource. Please stop by and visit them at this unique on of a kind event.

Searching for Knowledge

Searching for Knowledge

So where to start when you want to do a bit of research on essential oils? There are a few sources worth looking at. One source that I find to be very useful is a website called everythingessential.me. In fact as far as online sources go this is one that I really like. Everything Essential is my number one go to site. It has all of the stuff that you need to get started on researching essential oils. There is a very helpful page for 'Health Concerns' that offers all manner of insight into different ailments. There is also a tab explaining and describing the properties of the different oils and blends that doTERRA offers as well as a page detailing other products that they offer. You will also find suggestions for application of oils, tips, and information on some of the science and history behind essential oils. There are even a few videos to be found including several videos of Doctor David Hill presenting on various subjects. There is a lot of information here. It will take time to digest it all but I recommend it highly.

For a really great resource in book form take a look for a book called Modern Essentials: A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils. It is an excellent guide that does a very nice job of covering the entire spectrum related to essential oils. It gives the type of information listed in the paragraph above and so much more. In fact, the book is a bit overwhelming at first glance because there is so much in it. It is a great resource and is a definite must for your library if you have any interest whatsoever in natural healthcare products. Again I highly recommend it.

These two sources alone are enough to keep a person busy studying for a long time. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many resources to look at and consider but this should be more that enough for a person to get started on the subject.


If you have questions about essential oils, please let me know.