Where it all began ...

Let's back track to the beginning since being a mom is exactly why I started researching what I was putting in and on my body.

So, my research in to essential oils started when I was pregnant with my son.  First time mom, of course I was reading every book I could.  I LOVED What to Expect When You're Expecting.  Great read.  Great info.  The more I read, the more I realized how many everyday meds and products I used that were not recommended when you're pregnant.  Sure, a lot of it is simply because they don't know if it could cause harm to the baby, but I thought if it's not good now ... is it ever?

The running joke in our house is that you take a pill for a headache but the possible side effects are worse than what you're trying to treat.

This fueled my research in to natural ways to manage my health and wellness.  I immediately came upon essential oils, but of course, low and behold, they are not all as they appear.  Vitamins, supplements and essential oils are lumped into a category that is not actually monitored by the FDA.  (Take that as you will.  I personally does not bother me, just reminds me RESEARCH for myself and I highly recommend you do the same.)  Many essential oil bottles you find in stores or online claim to be 100% pure, but my definition of 100% and theirs is VERY different.  For example, 30% of their essential oil can be 100% pure.  I love math and that equation does not add up to me.

This is why I say do your own research.  Talk to your doctor.  There are quite a few nurses in my essential oils Facebook groups.  Learn more about our big group that started in Knoxville, TN ... thejoydroppers.com.

The reason I chose Young Living is simply Seed to Seal.  They have a guarantee of purity from the seed to the seal.  Members can visit their farm and see the distillation process for themselves!  Yes, and open door policy.  Love it!  SeedToSeal.com and facebook.com/SeedtoSealDr.ColeWoolley  are really great ways to see that the guarantee is something you can rely on and feel comfortable with for your family.  That's what I needed to see for myself!  (This
also means you might not want to trust something being sold on some secondary site as YL, because they could be tampering with the oil and resealing it.  Just throwing that out there.)

Also, know that the FDA has cracked down on essential oil companies and their independent distributors.  We could NEVER treat, prevent, or cure anything and never claimed to.  BUT, now we can't even talk about some issues that you might think of as common, like allergies and acne, so we can't even discuss those.  There are independent websites, phone apps, and books available, so separate from the oil companies.

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