Advocate says oils can naturally balance the body and mind
Published in the Aug. 19 – Sept. 1, 2015 issue of Morgan Hill Life
By Staff Report
Marti Winkler with some of her essential oils products.
Photo by Marty Cheek
Morgan Hill resident Marti Winkler is in the “oil business” — but not necessarily as you might think. She helps her clients improve the quality of their lives and health through essential oils from doTERRA that work naturally to balance the body and the mind.
Morgan Hill Life asked Winkler about essential oils and what they can do for people who use them.
How did you start your doTERRA oils business in Morgan Hill and what is your training in using the oils?
I was originally introduced to doTERRA Essential Oils after my dad had a stroke in 2013. On the advice of my sister, he started using Frankincense oil, which helps support brain function. After two to three weeks of using the oil he had such dramatic improvement, I realized I needed to learn what these oils were all about. I was living in Sequim, Wash., at the time, and I was looking for a more natural way to manage my anxious feelings, as I was taking Xanax. That’s when I discovered the essential oil blends Balance (Grounding Blend) and Serenity (Calming Blend), which are my “go to” oils when I start feeling anxious or worried, and they help me feel better in minutes. Friends started asking me how they could get the oils, and it eventually took on a life of its own. I just had to share the oils and all the amazing benefits I’ve experienced with them.
What are essential oils and where does doTERRA get its ingredients?
Essential oils are aromatic volatile liquids that are distilled from plants, and, depending on the plant, can be from the leaves, bark, seeds, stems, flowers or fruit. The plants are either low heat distilled or cold pressed to release the oils. With certified pure therapeutic grade oils, they are guaranteed to be higher than organic quality, free of pesticides, herbicides and foreign contaminants, and are not produced using chemical solvents. The oils are third-party tested throughout their production, from plant to bottle, to ensure quality.
doTERRA sources oils from all over the world, wherever the plants grow best indigenously, to yield the highest potency, purity and therapeutic benefits.
How do people administer the oils into their systems?
doTERRA’s pure, therapeutic grade oils can be used aromatically, topically and internally. When using an oil, a drop is a dose. Using oils aromatically can be done by inhaling directly from the bottle, from a drop in your hands, or with a diffuser. Inhaling the oils is the fastest way to get them into your body, especially when using them to lift your mood, or to increase energy.
Using them topically means putting it on where it hurts. Another great way to use oils topically is by rubbing them on the bottoms of your feet, which have the largest pores. The oil gets pulled into your system in about 30 seconds. Some oils are considered to be “hot” and should be diluted with a carrier oil such as coconut, almond or jojoba oil.
I take oils internally by using a drop or two under my tongue, in a glass of water, or in a veggie gel cap, especially for oils that don’t taste so great.
What are some of the benefits of essential oils in helping people increase their energy?
Essential oils can be likened to “liquid intelligence” in that they support the body in healing itself naturally. Many oils have properties that help with inflammation, circulation, fatigue, detox, and immune system boosting without any negative side effects that are so common with conventional over-the-counter and pharmaceutical medicines. One of my favorites is Wild Orange, as it helps with anxious feelings, stress, insomnia, concentration, has very high anti-oxidant properties, and it’s the oil of abundance… it makes me feel happy and calm.
How might essential oils help a person enhance the quality of their life?
Oils that can help you get a better night’s sleep include Balance and Serenity (they help relax you and shut off brain chatter), Vetiver (calming and sedative properties), and Breathe (Respiratory Blend).
There are oils that can help with hormone balance, digestive issues, muscle aches and pains, mood lifting, support immune system, brain function, metabolic function and more. Essential oils are also very powerful in helping people heal emotionally from negative life experiences including abuse, trauma or injury. This aspect of the oils is very important, as many physical ailments actually have emotional roots behind them. Medical professionals are also incorporating oils in their practices, especially holistic practitioners. doTERRA is very big on product education, and I always encourage people to do their own research.
In small classes and private consultations, I educate people about oils as an important part of a healthy lifestyle which includes eating a mostly plant-based diet (organic if possible), proper exercise, sleep and stress management, reducing toxins in and around our bodies, and informed self-care. I love teaching and empowering people to take control of their health by making healthier lifestyle choices and using essential oils to help support their body in healing naturally.
