This is a blog about something that happened to me last week.

I have had a frozen shoulder for several weeks and it has been very painful especially in bed at night. Last Saturday we had to do some cleaning at our church part of which entailed cleaning the glass doors.  So, being the stubborn individual that I am and ignoring advice from my husband NOT to clean the doors, I cleaned the doors and ended up in a lot of pain.  I didn’t sleep much that night.   So the next day I looked in my Modern Essentials book to see what the recommendations were to treat a frozen shoulder using my alternative medicine, namely doTERRA essential oils.  There was a recommended protocol which went as follows:- 

Apply 1-2 drops of White Fir to the shoulder reflex point on the foot on the same side as the frozen shoulder to help with inflammation.  Check for any improvement in pain and/or range of movement.  Repeat these steps using Lemongrass (for torn or pulled ligaments), basil (for muscle spasms), and Wintergreen (for bone problems).  After determining which of these oils gets the best results for improving pain and/or range of movement, apply 1-2 drops of the oil (or oils) to the shoulder.  Then apply 1-2 drops of Peppermint to help soothe the nerves and 1-2 drops Oregano to help improve muscle flexibility.  Finally apply White Fir to the opposite shoulder to create balance as it compensates for the sore one.  Drink lots of water. 

I followed the recommendations and no surprise here - it worked! 

Because I am Diabetic, one of the “complications” can be diabetic frozen shoulder and I have had one or two in my life so far in my life.   I suspected that it was certainly bone/joint related pain so I wasn’t surprised that the magic oil for me was Wintergreen.  It only took about 6 minutes to find the right oil and the relief I got was totally, totally amazing.  The shoulder pain was immediately reduced and since then, whenever I feel the pain, I apply Wintergreen and Peppermint and the miracle cure happens again.  

 

Okay the frozen shoulder isn’t cured yet but hey at least I can sleep at night and the pain has improved so much.  Why bother taking anti-inflammatory tablets when something as simple as the “Gift of the Earth” can help? 

Question:-  Where would I be without doTERRA Essential Oils?

Answer:-   In a LOT of Pain!   

Anyone out there with a frozen shoulder, give me a call and I can help you find the magic oil to use.

Wow I wish there was an Essential Oil to improve my organisational skills.  I would Definitely use it!!

Okay I promised that I would write some of my experiences using essential oils to improve my health so here's my next installment.

You already know that I have been Diabetic Type 1 since the age of 4 and take insulin.  Miraculously I have no side-effects with the diabetes.  I trained as a Nurse and absolutely Loved it.  My life had meaning and my confidence increased while I was wearing my uniform and my life was Good.  I married a wonderful man and had four lovely boys.  When my youngest son was a year old I started with a Frozen Shoulder.  I had Physiotherapy and three Manipulations under anaesthetic but the pain continued to worsen.  I went to Liverpool for a scan and my consultant told me that I needed an operation called an Acromeoplasty to remove up to 1/2" of bone from the shoulder.  I agreed to have the surgery.  Following the surgery the pain was completely debilitating and I could not use the arm at all.  I could do nothing for myself and the situation did not improve with time.  I needed help to wash, dress, dry my hair, And everything else.  My husband was wonderful.  He looked after me and our four boys, one of which was only one and a half when I had the surgery.  He cooked and cleaned and he was self-employed so was extremely busy.

Two years Post-op my Consultant told me there was no reason for the pain I was in and said there was nothing more he could do.  I went straight to my GP and asked for a second opinion and gave him the name of an Upper Limb specialist in Manchester. 

It was at this appointment that I was told that the shoulder was a total "botch-up" and he advised me to litigate against the NHS and he would give me his support.  There was nothing that could be done to correct the shoulder as it was now 3 years since the surgery.

I was on a total of 7 medications which included 20mg Oxynorm when needed and with all those meds I had all the side-effects.  The pain in the shoulder continued to be severe and the attacks were unexpected that sometimes when I got an attack my legs would go to jelly and I would collapse in a heap.  If I was going anywhere one of my family would go with me because I wouldn't know when one of these attacks would happen.  I continued like this for 20 years.

My Nephew is married to an American girl and she has a son with severe autism.  He and his wife had joined doTERRA and started using essential oils on their son with tremendous success.  When my nephew next visited the Island he suggested that I should also try the oils to see if they could help with my health.  I was extremely sceptical but decided to put them to the test.   On a diabetic scale I was "obese" so I decided to try out the doTERRA blend known as Slim & Sassy for weight loss.  I took 5 drops in a glass of water 5 times a day and in 6 weeks I had lost 16lbs!  A miracle, especially since insulin stabalises weight and for years I have tried, in vain, to lose more than three or four pounds before I put the weight back on.  I was deliriously happy and very impressed with doTERRA. 

I had been taking 75mg of Amitripylene at night to help me through the night. The following morning I wouldn't be able to get out of bed. I felt hung over and even when I was up and showered, I still felt sluggish.  One night I told my husband that instead of taking the Amitrip I was going to put a couple of drops of Lavender on my feet to help me sleep.  He was really anxious and asked what I would do if the Lavender didn't work.  I laughed and said that if the Lavender didn't work, I would take the tablets.  I awoke the next morning having had a really good night's sleep and I felt wide awake.  My hubhy said that it must have been coincidence so I used the Lavender the following night and slept like a baby.  I have never used Amitriptylene since then!  All I use is Lavender or a blend called Serenity.

I think I have probably written enough for now.  I don't want you to get bored but believe me there is a whole lot more to learn about Linda's improved health using doTERRA essential oils.   Please continue to check in and read further posts.  'Can't guarantee that they will be every couple of days but I do promise that I will keep writing.  In the meantime Stay Healthy!