Help Me. Help You. Help Her.

"My challenge? Cystic Fibrosis. My dream? To breathe freely with a new pair of lungs." - Kathryn Norris

As most of know by now, I am a wellness advocate for, doTERRA essential oils and have loved being able to help other CFers with the, Breathe Respiratory Oil Blend. I want to help Cystics breathe a little easier. 

Which, is why I've decided to do a fundraiser in hopes to help all CFers experience the feelings of open airways, calming a cough, and actually geting mucus up and out of your lungs when you use a diffuser. 💨Always continue to use your nebulizer medications.

⚠Now, before I get bombarded about selling something for my own benefit. I'm not trying to get around that part. The goal for me here isn't to make money, but to help you and Kathryn in the long run.

If you've followed my CF journey, then you know that I have made an incredibly difficult decision of NOT getting a double lung transplant. Even though I'm opting out of a transplant, I still support and love the the option for a second chance for everyone who wants one!! Everyday I look forward to hearing that another Cystic has received that special phone call. That is where, Miss Kathryn Norris and I have crossed paths. 

♻Being a 21 year old female the only issues you should be worried about is how you did on your midterms, making special bonds, what club are you going to Thursday night, and enjoying life like a young adult is supposed to. However, when you are diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, those worries are replaced with more serious and sometimes terrifying situations. 

Being diagnosed with CF at 3 months old, Kathryn has always had a dark cloud following her every move. Yet, that hasn't slowed her down any as she is on top of this thing called life.

A senior at Maryville College for graphic design Kathryn puts her spirit, kindness, and lungs to the test. This girl is very dedicated to having a great life outside of the thousands of hours invested in breathing treatments, medications, hospitalization, and supplemental oxygen. Participanting on the dance team, singing in the choir, and being an artists in many forms she has a bright future ahead of her. I for one can not wait to what is yet to come. You can bet nothing is stopping her anytime soon. 

♻Going in for her initial double lung transplant evaluation based on her lung function drastically dropping 80% throughout the years, they found out she is also in need of liver transplant. This is a complication that she wasn't expecting and unfortunately, she will have to relocate for long term health-care. You can only imagine the amount of stress this puts on a person and a family.

That is where my proposal comes from;

Help Me = By getting this oil in the hands of as many Cystics as possible. Yes, I do sell doTERRA, which in turn helps me financially on every other oil, the exception of this fundraiser with the Breathe Respiratory Blend.

Help You = The Breathe Respiratory Blend oil can be used for opening your airways making it easier to breathe for someone with CF or any respiratory issues. Using this specific oil along with ALL of your medications and treatments as prescribed, is a great way to stack the deck.

Help Her = For every 15mL bottle of  the doTERRA Breathe Respiratory Blend sold at $26.66, I will be donating $5 directly to Kathryn's transplant fund. (If you'd rather donate straight to her and not get an oil click the link)

⚠I AM NOT MAKING ANY MONEY FROM THIS DEAL! My full commission is being donated!

Benefits of the Breathe Respiratory Blend. Please contact me for ordering purposes. 

Now, I know $5 isn't really a ton of money, however the more bottles sold, of course means more that gets donated straight to Kathryn. Along with more people getting the benefit of this awesome oil.

🎈Keep in mind when it comes to oils everyone is different. Some people have a great response to them and some people see no difference at all and some people have skin irritation. Here is what two CF patients have to say about the Breathe Respiratory Blend oil along with some others. 

"I've read on essential oils for a while now and find that they help many people in a lot of ways. They help people like myself with Cystic Fibrosis and can help with calming you down in moments of stress. I enjoy the doTERRA Breathe Blend, I've used it when I feel tight in my chest and it helps open me up and feel better, I even dab a small amount on my finger to rub on my mask as I workout when I'm feeling the tightness in my chest starts to bother me, it helps calm my cough and I feel relief to return to my workouts. I use, doTERRA's On Guard Blend each morning. I rub  it on my skin to help fight and build my immune system. I put a few drops of Lemon oil in my water when I go to the gym and Lavender helps me to rest at night." - Scotty, 33

"I love the doTERRA set that I bought. I got the diffuser and the roll on oils. The oils smell great and are not too strong or overwhelming. I use the roll on, on myself and I open them up and put a few drops into the diffuser. My favorite is the Breathe oil and I feel like it just opens up my sinuses. I feel like it is slightly easier to breathe while using it. I want to thank Sandi, so much for bringing these to my attention and for answering any questions I have had".- Alicia, 26

Kathryn Norris, 21 - Cystic Fibrosis 

For more information on Kathryn, follow her on IG @Knorris301 or donate directly to her GoFundMe page! 

Essential Oils and CF

I've heard everything there is to hear about selling doTERRA oils and most of it, is a misunderstand of what they do! Think of it like this aromatherapy has been around for YEARS and so has homeopathic ways of aiding aliments. That's all it is! 

☡THEY DO NOT HEAL, CURE, TURN YOU IN A UNICORN, OR FIX anything. Always keep that in mind when thinking of essential oils. They can help ease, soothe, cool, and aid in a lot of different things, but they will never erase your health problems. Never, ever use them in replace of ANY prescribed medication. Only to help add to your medical treatments!!

Now, this blog has the potential to be pretty long I am going to try to break it down without you reading a novel. 

🌾To answer the most basic question I am getting, essential oils are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. When the oils are extracted from the plants, they can be used as single oils or in oil blends to increase emotional and physical wellness. If properly extracted, essential oils have the unique ability to benefit people in all areas of life, whether in food preparation, beauty treatment, or health-care practices.

I know, I know, but what does all that mean in real talk, right? 

🌼Lets go with, chamomile teas. People have been drinking them forever, to help calm them, aid with sleep, soothe your stomach, ease headaches, and so much more. That is exactly what the doTERRA Roman Chamomile oil does without needing to drink the nasty tea, I can't stand the taste. It can also aid in curbing anxiety feelings, calming your allergies, and can even help with PMS symptoms. 

💦Oils can have a positive effect on you, if you know what each oil can aid with and how to use them to see the best results for you. Now, keep in mind everyone is different when it comes to what works and what doesn't. Also, everyone tolerates scents differently. For the most part diluting your oils with a base of coconut oil, is the best way to use oils topically. That way it won't be as strong and it won't irritate your skin. 

You do not NEED a diffuser for your oils, however it can be nice if you are using them for health purposes, to breathe in the oils from the steam. You can also put the oil in your hand and directly inhale them that way, or put them on your pressure points on your feet and hands. Taking a nice hot bath with 2 drops of your favorite oil is also a great way to breathe them in. 

❣To get to the questions as to what are my favorite oils personally, that's a tough one. I go back and forth with several different ones to be honest. However, if I were to pick I'd say the doTERRA Lavender, Breathe Blend, Lemon, OnGuard Blend, Peppermint, PastTense Blend and Vetiver. All of which help aid sleep, open airways, ease infections, soothe headaches and much more. The best ones for a bubble bath though are lavender and the Breath Blend, in my opinion! Very relaxing! 

♻Now, while I just started selling doTERRA I am getting ready to do a pretty awesome promo including the doTERRA Breathe Blend. For every bottle sold, at $20 a bottle wholesale ($26.66 retail) I will be donating $5 to a CFer who is raising the funds for a lung transplant. I thought about donating to the CFF, however I realized it would be better used if I could give it directly to those who actually need it!

So, help me help you breathe a little better. While we together help someone else breathe better forever!

   Sandi 

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