Perfect Imperfections

02/11/2025

At doTERRA, we believe that what you put in your body matters—and so does how your body uses it. That’s why our scientists put VMG+, our advanced daily vitamin and mineral sachet, through a full clinical research study to see just how well it works.

Spoiler alert: The results are pretty exciting!

Here’s what we found—and what it could mean for your health.

What Was the Study About?
VMG+ isn’t your typical supplement. It uses a special system which combines liposomes (tiny bubbles of healthy fat) and essential oils to help nutrients absorb better in your body.

Think of nutrients like passengers trying to cross a rough river. Regular vitamins ride little rowboats (sometimes sinking before they get across!). Liposomes are like sturdy ferries that shield the nutrients and help them safely cross to where your body can use them. The study wanted to answer three big questions:

Does VMG+ help your body absorb and keep more nutrients compared to normal vitamins?
Does VMG+ work better even in a simulated "gut environment" (lab testing with gut cells)?
Does taking VMG+ lead to other health benefits, like better antioxidant defenses and less inflammation?
How the Study Worked
Researchers used two approaches:

1. Human Trials:
Participants (healthy adults aged 20–60) took VMG+ or a regular supplement.
Blood tests measured how many key vitamins and minerals showed up over time.
They also tracked markers of inflammation and antioxidant strength after six weeks of taking VMG+ daily.
2. Lab Testing (Caco-2 Cell Model):
Nutrient absorption was tested in special gut-like cells to compare VMG+ to standard formulas. Main Findings: What Happened?
Faster and Stronger Nutrient Absorption
After just one dose:

Vitamin C levels increased four times higher with VMG+ compared to regular supplements.
Calcium and potassium also absorbed better. And the best part? Nutrient levels stayed high in the blood for up to eight hours, while regular supplements dropped off much faster.

Stronger Body Defenses
After six weeks of daily VMG+ use:

Vitamin D levels improved by about 22%. Vitamin B9 (folate) and B12 went up significantly, supporting energy and metabolism. Calcium levels increased by 53% overall—especially important for strong bones!
Iron-related markers improved, showing potential for better energy and oxygen transport.
Less Inflammation, More Protection
VMG+ didn’t just improve vitamin levels—it helped the body fight back against everyday stress:

hs-CRP (a marker linked to heart and inflammation risks) dropped by 26%.
People with higher inflammation at the start saw even greater improvements (up to 34% drop). Antioxidant markers like glutathione and SOD (superoxide dismutase) went up, especially in people who had lower levels to begin with.
These antioxidants act like your body’s cleanup crew, sweeping up harmful molecules before they can cause damage.
Possible Slowing of Cellular Aging
Scientists used a special "biological clock" called DamAge to estimate cellular wear and tear.

After six weeks, participants’ clock scores dropped slightly (from 55.1 to 53.4).
This suggests VMG+ may help reduce some of the daily damage your cells face over time.
Participants Felt Better, Too!
When asked about their daily lives, most participants said they felt:

Better mental clarity
More energy
Better digestive comfort
Better sleep quality
Safety First
No serious side effects were reported.
A few people had mild symptoms (like gas or headaches), but these were minor and went away.
Blood tests showed no problems with liver, kidney, or overall health markers.
Bottom line: VMG+ was safe and easy to use every day.

Why VMG+ Matters
Most supplements only deliver a small amount of nutrients where they’re needed. It’s like trying to water a whole garden with a tiny cup.

VMG+ acts more like a powerful irrigation system—delivering nutrients efficiently, keeping them in your bloodstream longer, and helping your body actually use what you take.

Simple Analogy to Remember:
Regular supplements = rowboats struggling across the river.
VMG+ supplements = sturdy ferries helping passengers (nutrients) arrive safely and stay longer!
What’s Next?
While these results are promising, researchers plan future studies with:

More participants
Longer testing periods
Different age groups and health conditions
This will help us learn even more about how VMG+ can support whole-body wellness over time.

In Conclusion
VMG+ offers a modern way to get more out of your vitamins and minerals. The science shows that this liposomal, essential-oil enhanced system helps nutrients:

Absorb faster
Stay longer
Support key health systems like your heart, brain, and immune system
And it does all this safely and naturally.

At doTERRA, we’re committed to science you can trust and wellness you can feel.

✨ If you’d like to dive deeper into pure, effective CPTG essential oils (and learn safe, practical ways to use them, including protocols & recipes), then your invited to book onto my free Introduction to Essential Oils class. Here’s the link to save your spot: https://146005085.hs-sites-eu1.com/classy-booking 🌿

31/10/2025

Halloween🔥 Fire & Earth Soup
(Sweet Potato • Carrot • Cauliflower • Wild Orange • Turmeric • Ginger)

Warm, bright, and grounding — a proper autumn bowl that tastes like comfort and calm.

Ingredients
🥔 1 bag sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium)
🥕 ½ bag carrots
🥦 1 small cauliflower
🧂 2 vegetable stock cubes
💧 Water to cover

Simmer until soft, then blend.
When it’s warm (not boiling), stir in:
🌻 1 drop Turmeric oil
🍊 2 drops Wild Orange oil
🌶️ A toothpick swirl of Ginger oil

Optional:
🥥 After blending, mix in 1–2 spoonfuls of natural coconut milk or coconut milk powder for creaminess
🫑 Sprinkle with black pepper or paprika to finish

🔥 Fire for warmth, Earth for nourishment — a simple, hearty bowl for autumn nights.

19/10/2025

I’ve just added vEOmega™ to my daily wellness routine — and I’m so glad I did. 🌿

This plant-based omega blend is a vegan powerhouse, offering the same essential support for brain, heart, skin, and joint health — without any fish oils.

💚 100% plant-derived omegas from microalgae and flaxseed
💚 Infused with CPTG® essential oils for extra antioxidant protection
💚 Sustainable, traceable, and ocean-friendly sourcing

It’s an amazing option for anyone who prefers plant-based nutrition or wants to support wellness in a more sustainable way.

If you’re curious about trying vE-Omega™ yourself, drop me a DM — I’d love to share what I’ve noticed since switching!

06/10/2025

🌬️ 1. The Truth About Perfume Ingredients

Most mainstream perfumes are a blend of three main components:
• Alcohol (ethanol) – the carrier, usually 70–90% of the total content.
• Fragrance compounds – a mix of natural extracts and synthetic aroma chemicals.
• Water or other stabilisers – added to preserve and dilute.

👉 While luxury brands may claim to use natural extracts, the vast majority rely on lab-made synthetics to mimic floral, fruity, or musky scents. This allows for mass production, shelf stability, and consistency — but often at the cost of skin and respiratory sensitivity.

🔥 2. How Alcohol Affects the Skin

Ethanol (the alcohol base in perfumes) is highly volatile, meaning it evaporates quickly — which is part of what disperses the fragrance into the air. But on the skin, this has several downsides:
• Dries out natural oils, leaving skin tight or irritated — especially for people with eczema or sensitive skin.
• Can trigger redness, stinging, or inflammation, particularly on the neck or décolletage.
• Increases photosensitivity, making skin more prone to sun damage in those areas.
• Acts as a delivery system, meaning any allergens or hormone-disrupting synthetics are rapidly absorbed.

🌿 3. Enter: Traditional Perfume Oils

In contrast to modern alcohol-based sprays, perfume oils — especially those from the Middle East, India, and Africa — are made by blending essential oils or fragrance compounds with natural carrier oils, such as:
• Jojoba
• Sweet Almond
• Coconut
• Argan
• Sandalwood base oils

These blends are called “attar” or “ittar” in many cultures and have been used for centuries in both spiritual and beautifying rituals.

💧 Benefits of Perfume Oils:
• No alcohol = no skin dehydration.
• Longer-lasting scent (can last 24–48 hours on the skin or clothing).
• Deeper scent profile as oils warm and blend with your own skin chemistry.
• Non-aerosol, non-volatile, and generally safer for those with allergies, asthma, or skin sensitivity.

🧪 4. Why Synthetic Perfumes Fade Quicker (Despite the Price Tag)

Ironically, most designer perfumes don’t last more than a few hours — even though they cost significantly more than oil-based perfumes. This is because:
• Alcohol evaporates rapidly, taking most of the top notes with it.
• Synthetic ingredients may not bind well with skin’s natural oils.
• Many commercial perfumes are formulated for immediate impact, not longevity — so they smell strongest in the first 10–30 minutes, then fade.

✨ 5. A Return to the Ritual

Traditional perfume oils are often dabbed, not sprayed, creating a moment of ritual. You might anoint:
• Behind the ears
• Inside the wrists
• On the chest or hairline
• Even on clothing or veils (in some Eastern practices)

This approach is intentional, sensual, and slow — much like aromatherapy — rather than a quick blast of alcohol-based scent.

🌸 Final Thought

While alcohol-based perfumes dominate the shelves, they’re not the only — or even the best — way to experience scent. Oil-based perfumes invite a more mindful, nourishing, and skin-safe approach to fragrance. For sensitive souls, young skin, or anyone who wants to reconnect to the natural roots of scent and self-care, it might be time to dab, not spray

💌 Want to Make Your Own?

I now make my own perfume roller bottles — and it’s one of the most empowering things I’ve done for my well-being. Instead of synthetic sprays, I use blends of pure essential oils like vetiver, peppermint, ylang-ylang, and frankincense — rich, lasting aromas that support both mood and physical health.

✨ If you’d love to learn how to create your own perfume oils that last longer, smell divine, and actually support your body, get in touch.
Or join one of my classes to discover more about how toxin-based products affect the skin — and how easy it is to switch to natural, skin-loving alternatives

👉 https://146005085.hs-sites-eu1.com/class-booking

04/10/2025

DM 👇 your email for FREE Cooking with CPTG Essential Oils eBook ⬇️ 🌿 💧

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15-Minute Shinrin-Yoku Guided Meditation | Aural Vision Forest Bathing Journey 🌿✨

This is a 15-minute guided Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) meditation…a sensory journey that brings the forest to you, wherever you are.

The practice is guided through aural vision: combining sound, breathwork, imagination, and inner light. With eyes closed, you’ll hear the forest, feel your breath slow, and 🌟 see with your inner senses as though you were really among the trees. It’s more than listening, it’s full sensory immersion.

🌲 Outdoors, when you walk in a forest, you’re surrounded by the natural chemistry of the trees. Pines, firs, and cypress release compounds into the air, aromatic molecules called terpenes such as alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. They make the air smell clean, sharp, and fresh. They’re also part of why a deep breath in the forest feels so restorative.

✨ Indoors, that chemistry is the missing element.

🌿 That’s where the doTERRA Shinrin-Yoku™ Forest Bathing Blend comes in. Crafted with firs, pines, and cypress, this blend carries the same clean, grounding chemistry of the forest into your home.
Diffuse it, apply a drop to your wrists or chest, or inhale directly 🌬️ before you begin your breathwork and listening. This links the sensory practice of aural vision with the physical chemistry of nature. It’s a way to complete the forest bathing experience, even when you can’t step outside.

📖 Download your FREE Forest Bathing e-book here ➡️ https://forms.gle/8yitBEyK2WgyGcQW6

🌿 Want to explore the doTERRA Shinrin-Yoku™ blend for yourself? Visit my doTERRA site here ➡️ https://mydoterra.com/vebutterflyboxwellbeing

✨ Want to dive deeper and explore how essential oils can work for you?

Click the link below to book onto my free Introduction to Essential Oils for Holistic Health class where we’ll explore doTERRA’s top 10 oils and how they can transform your daily wellness routines for natural wellbeing and help reduce your toxic load.
👉http://146005085.hs-sites-eu1.com/class-booking



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We’re Going Green, All Week Long! 💚
Welcome to VMG+™ Week, a celebration of the multivitamin redefined.
VMG+™ is more than a supplement, it’s a daily sachet of plant-powered support, made to fit effortlessly into your routine.
Each serving contains over 70 carefully selected ingredients, including:
✔️ Whole food vitamins and minerals
✔️ Fruits, vegetables, and essential oils
✔️ Probiotics, enzymes, and more
Vegan, gluten-free, and designed for optimal absorption, this is foundational wellness, simplified.
Throughout the week, we’ll share:
🌱 Simple ways to enjoy it
🌱 What makes it different
🌱 Wellness inspiration
🌱 A fun giveaway you won’t want to miss…
Let’s feel good, naturally.


Want to find out more or try it yourself 🌿 click the link 🔗

https://www.mydoterra.com/vebutterflyboxwellbeing

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