If you are friends with me on facebook (if you are not, what are you waiting for?) you already know that my daughter has been battling sickness throughout this past week.

It all started on Sunday with a mild upset tummy that grew some on Monday. I knew there was a tummy bug that has been going around her school and the neighborhood, so I kept her home on Monday. We were blessed the last round of tummy bugs, we missed it, or I should say we didn't have the MAJOR symptoms. Anyway, she was doing a better so to school she went on Tuesday but then was sent home on Wednesday with the possibility of strep throat. Sure enough, strep positive. So she missed Thursday (county rules) and then Friday 4am, she was up with a fever of 103! Not fun! The fever was off and on all day Friday and she refused to eat all day Friday and drink hardly anything. Saturday, no fever but still refused to eat and drink so we went to the doctor before she became completely dehydrated. With it being Saturday, our doctor's clinic hours are at Vanderbilt's Children's Hospital location, which means a longer wait… 4 hours later her doctor told us her throat is looking better, but she has the tummy bug!  While there, she wanted to eat so on the way home we stopped at Kentucky Fried Chicken for biscuits and a sweet tea.  She ate 2 biscuits and the tea before we even got back home!  Needless to say, she has felt great since then!

Now I tell you all of this so you know, even with essential oils, you are still going to have some illnesses.  What I want to share with you is the essential oils that we have used during this time period because you know what, she is the only one in our house who has truly gotten sick!  

Ok – for the initial tummy issues that started this whole thing, I put some DiGize Essential Oil blend on her abdomen diluted and rubbed it in a clockwise direction.  I did this every hour until she felt better.  For the strep throat, I did a capsule cocktail of Oregano, Frankincense and Thieves Essential Oils. She takes this 2 times a day as an antibiotic.  For her fever we put Peppermint and Thieves Essential Oils on her feet every hour while the fever was present. I also had her take a bath with Peppermint Essential Oil Bath Salts that I had made. For her stomach, we used Peppermint Oil and Digize Blend alternating through out the day. Fortunately, she only vomited one time through out this entire mess, whereas I am hearing that many people are out for the count and are having every type of digestive issue… diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, you name it! 

Here is the BIG news, I kept the rest of the family from getting this by diffusing Thieves, Purification and Lemon Essential Oils and cleaned using the Thieves Household Cleaner. I truly believe, this has kept us healthy throughout my daughter's week of "misery" as she calls it.

The moral of the story… Essential Oils don't mean you NEVER get sick but they help keep you from catching every little bug AND it gives you the tools to try and get over the illnesses quicker that without. How great is that, we can feel better using all natural products instead of over the counter medicines that may carry un-necessary ingredients and possible toxins!  

For me and my family, we choose the natural Young Living Essential Oils, what do you choose? If you need help or have questions, please don't hesitate to ask below! I can show you how to get the oils for you and your family and get you a discount to boot!

I am so grateful for this new week God has given us and that we have our health to enjoy with it! Praying for health and blessings for you and your family!

Dawn



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Dawn Wilkerson is a busy "Mom-prenuer" who has a deep passion for God, her family and for encouraging other busy moms! Dawn wants to inspire you to be the strong, Confident Mom, you were created to be! Join her on "An Oil a Day Keeps the Doctor Away" to learn how her twenty-five most utilized oils keep her family healthy and happy!

Pin It 2 Win It Friday!

by Dawn Wilkerson

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Are you on Pintrest????

If not, oh my!!! So much goodness to be found there! I have found recipes, craft ideas, new books I want to read, and much much more! 

Click this button Follow Me on Pinterest to find me there!


Now for the fun stuff!!!

Pin It 2 Win It is today, Friday, February 17, 2012 and I am giving away 

This is the Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier is an all-natural hand purifier designed to cleanse and refresh the hands. Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier can be used by adults and children to keep hands clean and promote good hygiene, without the use of water. Dermatologist tested.

The most AMAZING part is…. it does not burn on open cuts!!!! That was what sold my kids on this! Nothing worse than using a waterless hand purifier and you had a cut on your hand that you didn't realize was there! OUCH!


Ok – now how can you win this??? Easy! Simply go here and re-pin this Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier picture! How fun is that! 


At 9pm central time tonight (Friday, Feb 17) I will choose the winner from those that re-pinned this photo through random.org

I must put a disclaimer here… I would strongly encourage you to use a timer what you are pintrest as it can become VERY addicting and you will loose a ton of time there if you are not careful!

Who will win the Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier? Will it be you? I can't wait to see!

Happy Pinning! Dawn

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Dawn Wilkerson is a busy "Mom-prenuer" who has a deep passion for God, her family and for encouraging other busy moms! Dawn wants to inspire you to be the strong, Confident Mom, you were created to be! Join her on "An Oil a Day Keeps the Doctor Away" to learn how her twenty-five most utilized oils keep her family healthy and happy!

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