I began 2016 with some digestive issues that I quickly attributed to emotional stress following the unexpected and shocking death of a friend. I fully recognize that many of our physical ailments can have emotional connections, and I was sure starting the new year with my semi-annual cleanse diet and regiment of detoxing supplements would help. It did, for a while, but as the weeks turned into months, symptoms grew worse, and I completed another cleanse without as much relief, I began to think I may need some help from the medical community to nail down my issues.
Using my essential oils and dōTERRA supplements supported my digestive system and eased my discomfort so much that by the time my doctor's appointments came around, I was beginning to wonder why I was going, but I also wanted to know exactly what had been happening in my gut. A couple of appointments and tests later, I learned that I had contracted a water-borne parasite and had also developed some food sensitivities. (Knowing is half the battle, right?) By avoiding certain foods, supporting my immune system, and being prepared for digestive discomfort wherever and whenever it might hit, I was feeling like a new person in a matter of days. I'm still learning to manage my "new normal" diet and have added a few other supplements to my repertoire (vitamin D drops, bone broth, and L-glutamine), but by and large I feel great and know better which oils and supplements to use for my needs.
Different people find that different oils and supplements work best for their body chemistry and needs, so just as with anything when it comes to your health, the trial and error may require some patience. Take it from someone who has suffered from digestive discomfort for months: I think you'll find it worthwhile to figure out the best combination for your digestive health. I don't skip my LLV, Terrazyme, PB Assist a single day, and my rollerball bottle with 15 drops each of DigestZen and Wild Orange oils (topped off with Fractionated Coconut Oil) goes with me everywhere, as does a bottle of Peppermint Beadlets. (I'd love to hear what works best for you!)
Here's a great overview of dōTERRA's top digestive support options that one of my fabulous team leaders put together. (Thank you, Abby!) I hope you find it helpful as you narrow down what you want to have on hand as needed and what to use daily. I'll post another time about the 30-day cleanse; stay tuned!
• May help to ease occasional indigestion and maintain overall gastrointestinal health.
• Flavorful spice for cooking and baking for great Indian flavor.
• Take internally to help alleviate occasional feelings of stomach discomfort.
• Take a drop or two internally after over indulging at dinner.
• Delivers a cooling sensation on skin.
• Before a road trip, apply one to two drops for a calming aroma.
• Have DigestZen on hand when enjoying heavy holiday meals to promote digestion.
• When traveling or trying new foods, take DigestZen to soothe occasional stomach discomfort.
• Add to water or tea to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract.
• Eases feelings of queasiness.
• Use with Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing abdominal massage.
• Helps reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion.
• Have DigestZen Softgels on hand when enjoying heavy holiday meals to promote digestion.
• When traveling or trying new foods, take DigestZen Softgels to soothe occasional stomach discomfort.
• Take with water or tea to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract.
• Eases feelings of queasiness.
• All the benefits of DigestZen in a convenient, easy-toÂ-swallow softgel.
• Specifically designed for individuals with sensitive stomachs.
• Combines the unique digestive benefits of calcium carbonate along with pure essential oils from plants traditionally known for providing soothing support to the gastrointestinal tract, including Ginger, Peppermint, Caraway, Coriander, and Anise.
• A unique and powerful synergistic blend of natural ingredients designed to relieve occasional heartburn and indigestion, while promoting the overall health of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Use with or between meals as needed, for relief from occasional stomach upset, indigestion, and heartburn.
• Helps relieve occasional sour stomach.
• Provides relief from the uncomfortable burning of occasional acid indigestion and helps reduce unwanted belching and bloating.
• Chew 1 tablet as needed up to six times daily.
• Have Fennel on hand when enjoying a big meal to promote digestion.
• Take internally to promote healthy digestion.
• May help to promote healthy metabolism, liver function, and circulation.
• May help to support the health of the lungs and respiratory tract.
• Use with fractionated coconut oil for a soothing abdominal massage.
• Take a drop of Fennel in water or tea to help fight sweet tooth cravings.
• During a long car ride along windy roads, diffuse or place a drop of Ginger in the palm of your hand and inhale.
• May help to support healthy digestion.
• May help to reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion.
• Apply over lower abdomen for a soothing massage.
• May help reduce occasional nausea.
• Great to add to your dinner for enhanced flavor.
• Use one to two drops in place of whole ginger in favorite recipes.
• Diffuse to help create a sense of equilibrium.
• Take one to two drops in a Veggie Capsule to alleviate occasional stomach upset.
• Promotes digestive health.
• Helps reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion.
• Take one to two beadlets to help alleviate occasional stomach upset.
• Helps reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion.
• Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing.
• Provides all the benefits of Peppermint in a convenient delivery system.
• Making a healthy lifestyle change, GX Assist can be your first step in an essential oil digestive maintenance program.
• If you're looking for a natural way to cleanse, GX Assist is a proprietary blend of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils and caprylic acid that supports a healthy digestive system.
• After overÂindulgence, take GX Assist to give your digestive tract a break.
• Delivers a balanced and comprehensive blend of digestive enzymes to support normal digestive processes.
• Take Terrazyme with you while traveling and trying new restaurants to make sure stomach upset doesn't slow you down.
• Take Terrazyme daily to support and enhance your body's natural digestive processes.
• Terrazyme will help you enjoy the benefits of a healthy diet by helping to ensure that your body gets the nutrients it needs.
• Supports healthy digestion and metabolism of enzyme deficient, processed foods.
• Speeds conversion of food nutrients to cellular energy.
• Promotes gastrointestinal comfort and food tolerance.
• Supports healthy production of metabolic enzymes.
• Take two pills a day to help support a healthy digestive system.
• Promotes a positive balance and proliferation of beneficial bacteria.
• Maintains healthy intestinal microflora balance.
• Support healthy functioning of the digestive and immune systems.
• Supports the health of the GI tract, particularly the intestines and colon.
• Helps support optimal metabolism and absorption of food.
• Take Zendocrine to support the body's natural ability to rid itself of unwanted substances.
• Add one to two drops of Zendocrine to citrus drinks, tea, or water to support healthy liver function.
• Purifying and detoxifying to the body's systems.
• Zendocrine delivers powerful antioxidants.
• Supports healthy liver, lung, kidney, colon, and skin function.
Zendocrine Detoxification Blend
• Zendocrine delivers powerful antioxidants.
• Supports healthy liver function.
• Supports healthy cleansing and filtering functions of the liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin.
• Supports normal self Âdetoxification functions of the cleansing organs.
• Purifying and detoxifying to the body's systems.
• Helps cleanse the body of toxins and free radicals that can slow the body's systems down.
• Helps support healthy liver and gallbladder function.
• Provides purifying effects against unwanted substances in the body.
• All the benefits of Zendocrine in an easy-to-consume softgel.