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Registered Nurse | Registered Massage Therapist | doTERRA Wellness Advocate 🌿 Helping families achieve healthier lives through education, nutrition, natural wellness, and community.

🌿 What does a healthy start actually look like?It doesn’t have to be complicated, and it definitely doesn’t have to be p...
08/22/2026

🌿 What does a healthy start actually look like?

It doesn’t have to be complicated, and it definitely doesn’t have to be perfect. 💜

For me this morning, it looks like a warm cup of tea, my daily supplements, hydration, and getting myself ready to head into another busy 12-hour shift.

Some days, wellness is a workout and a perfectly planned meal. Other days, it’s simply remembering to drink your water, take your supplements, eat something nourishing, support your digestion, and give yourself a few quiet minutes before the day gets busy.

Those small habits may not feel huge in the moment, but when we repeat them consistently, they can become a really meaningful part of taking care of ourselves. 🌱

My goal with A Healthy Start with Desiré is never perfection. It’s about finding realistic ways to support wellness in everyday life—even on the busiest days.

💬 What is one healthy thing you’ve already done for yourself today?

🛡️🍊 ON GUARD SALE! 15% OFF! 🍊🛡️If you’ve been wanting to stock up on your doTERRA On Guard favourites, now is a great ti...
08/20/2026

🛡️🍊 ON GUARD SALE! 15% OFF! 🍊🛡️

If you’ve been wanting to stock up on your doTERRA On Guard favourites, now is a great time! 🙌

✨ On Guard products are currently 15% OFF! ✨

The On Guard line is one of those collections that can work its way into SO many parts of your everyday routine—from your wellness cabinet to your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and beyond. 🏡💚

Some favourites to check out include:

🍊 On Guard Essential Oil Blend – that classic warm, spicy citrus aroma we all know and love
🧼 Foaming Hand Wash – an easy everyday swap for the whole family
✨ Sanitizing Mist – perfect for purses, vehicles, work bags and on the go
🧺 Laundry Detergent – concentrated cleaning power for laundry day
🏡 Cleaner Concentrate – one product with SO many household uses
🦷 Natural Whitening Toothpaste – bring On Guard into your daily oral-care routine
💊 On Guard+ Softgels – another convenient way to incorporate On Guard into your wellness routine

Whether you’re already an On Guard superfan or you’ve been curious about trying something from the line, 15% off is a pretty great reason to take a look! 👀🎉

💜 Not sure which product would be best for your home or wellness routine? Send me a message! I’m always happy to help you choose.

👇 Tell me in the comments:
Which On Guard product is your favourite—or which one would you like to try?

🐟🧡 Wellness with Desiré: Let’s Talk EO Mega+! 🧡🐟We’ve been talking about inflammation, anti-inflammatory eating and the ...
08/20/2026

🐟🧡 Wellness with Desiré: Let’s Talk EO Mega+! 🧡🐟

We’ve been talking about inflammation, anti-inflammatory eating and the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, so I wanted to show you an easy way to add more omega-3s to your everyday wellness routine — doTERRA EO Mega+. 🌿

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fats, which means our bodies need them but can’t make enough on their own. We have to get them through our diet — or, when needed, supplementation.

That’s where EO Mega+ comes in! 🐟✨

Each daily serving of three softgels provides 900 mg of essential omega-3 fatty acids, including 800 mg of EPA and DHA. The fish oil is sourced from wild-caught fish off the coast of Norway, and the softgels also contain Wild Orange essential oil for a pleasant flavour. (doTERRA⁠)

🌿 What does EO Mega+ support?

❤️ Cardiovascular health
🧠 Cognitive health
💭 Brain function
🐟 Provides a convenient source of EPA & DHA omega-3 fatty acids (doTERRA⁠)

And if you’ve been following my inflammation series, remember that foods rich in omega-3s — like salmon, sardines, chia, flax and walnuts — can be part of an overall healthy eating pattern.

EO Mega+ isn’t meant to replace those nutritious foods. I like to think of supplementation as another tool that can help fill nutritional gaps when our diet doesn’t consistently provide everything we need. 💛

Another bonus? EO Mega+ pairs perfectly with VMG+ as part of doTERRA’s foundational wellness approach — VMG+ helps provide vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, while EO Mega+ provides those important omega-3 fatty acids. (doTERRA⁠)

🌱 Healthy nutrition + movement + hydration + sleep + consistency = building a strong wellness foundation one day at a time.

💬 Do you regularly eat omega-3-rich foods, or is an omega-3 supplement part of your routine?

💙🌿 Wellness with Desiré: Let’s Talk Deep Blue! 🌿💙We’ve been talking about inflammation, recovery, omega-3s and supportiv...
08/20/2026

💙🌿 Wellness with Desiré: Let’s Talk Deep Blue! 🌿💙

We’ve been talking about inflammation, recovery, omega-3s and supportive wellness habits, so I couldn’t leave out one of my favourite doTERRA lines for those days when our muscles and joints are asking for a little extra TLC — Deep Blue! 💙

The original Deep Blue Essential Oil Blend was created specifically for topical use and massage. It combines oils including Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, German Chamomile and Osmanthus to provide that recognizable cooling, soothing sensation on the skin. (doTERRA⁠)

🏃‍♀️ Deep Blue is especially nice after:

💪 A workout
🌿 A physically demanding day
🚶‍♀️ Lots of walking or activity
💆‍♀️ Massage
🏕️ Outdoor adventures
🧹 Those days when you’ve simply done a little too much!

And there are different ways to use the Deep Blue line. 💙

🌿 Deep Blue Essential Oil Blend — great for a cooling, comforting massage. (doTERRA⁠)

💙 Deep Blue Rub Lotion — combines the Deep Blue blend with moisturizing ingredients and provides a cooling and soothing sensation to targeted areas while leaving the skin feeling soft and non-greasy. (doTERRA⁠)

✨ Deep Blue Stick NHP — my favourite grab-and-go option! In Canada, it’s registered as a Natural Health Product and is approved for the temporary relief of muscle and joint aches and pains associated with simple backache, strains, sprains and arthritis. (doTERRA⁠)

One thing I want to emphasize as we continue talking about inflammation: Deep Blue isn’t about treating the underlying cause of inflammation. I think of it as one supportive tool for temporary topical comfort, alongside movement, rest, good nutrition, hydration and recovery. 💛

Sometimes wellness is about the big changes…and sometimes it’s simply having something in your gym bag when your muscles say, “Yep, we felt that workout!” 😂💙

💬 Have you tried Deep Blue before? Which do you prefer — the oil, rub or stick?

🌿🧡 Wellness with Desiré: Let’s Talk Turmeric Capsules! 🧡🌿We’ve been talking about inflammation, anti-inflammatory foods ...
08/19/2026

🌿🧡 Wellness with Desiré: Let’s Talk Turmeric Capsules! 🧡🌿

We’ve been talking about inflammation, anti-inflammatory foods and omega-3s, so now I want to introduce another plant that gets a LOT of attention in the wellness world — turmeric! 🌱

You may know turmeric as the bright golden spice used in cooking, but turmeric contains several interesting plant compounds, including curcuminoids and turmerones.

What makes doTERRA Turmeric Dual Chamber Capsules unique? 👇

Instead of containing only turmeric extract, each capsule combines:

🧡 Turmeric extract — a source of curcuminoids
🌿 Turmeric essential oil — providing naturally occurring turmerones
🫒 Extra virgin olive oil

The specially designed dual-chamber capsule keeps the turmeric extract and essential oil together in one convenient supplement. (doTERRA Shop⁠)

✨ Why is turmeric so interesting?

Curcuminoids are known for their antioxidant activity, helping protect cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. In markets where the claim is approved, doTERRA also describes its Turmeric Dual Chamber Capsules as supporting a healthy inflammatory response and joint wellness. (doTERRA⁠)

And remember — supporting our body’s inflammatory response isn’t about finding one “magic” supplement. 💛

🥗 Nourishing foods
🐟 Healthy fats and omega-3s
💧 Hydration
🚶‍♀️ Regular movement
😴 Quality sleep
🧘‍♀️ Stress management

…all remain important pieces of the bigger wellness picture.

🌿 Turmeric can simply be another supportive tool in your wellness toolbox.

💬 Do you already use turmeric — in your cooking, as a supplement, or both?

🌿✨ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Frankincense Boswellic Acid Complex ✨🌿We’ve been talking about inflammation, anti-inflammatory eat...
08/19/2026

🌿✨ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Frankincense Boswellic Acid Complex ✨🌿

We’ve been talking about inflammation, anti-inflammatory eating, and omega-3s, so I wanted to introduce another really interesting piece of the wellness conversation — Boswellia. 💛

You may already know Frankincense essential oil, but Frankincense Boswellic Acid Complex is a little different.

🌳 Boswellic acids are found in Frankincense resin — not in the distilled essential oil itself. This formula combines Frankincense essential oil with concentrated Boswellia resin extract, giving you beneficial compounds from different parts of the resin. (doTERRA⁠)

One of the key compounds is AKBA (acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid), a naturally occurring boswellic acid that has been studied for its biological activity. 🌿 (doTERRA⁠)

According to doTERRA, Frankincense Boswellic Acid Complex is designed to support:

🌿 A healthy inflammatory response
🦵 Joint comfort and mobility
✨ Protection against oxidative stress
💛 Overall cellular and whole-body wellness (doTERRA⁠)

What I find especially interesting is the difference between Frankincense oil and Frankincense resin. The essential oil contains the aromatic compounds we normally associate with Frankincense, while the resin extract provides the boswellic acids. Together, the complex gives us a broader range of compounds from the Frankincense plant. 🌳✨ (doTERRA⁠)

Wellness is rarely about ONE thing. Nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management and the right supportive tools can all be pieces of the bigger picture. 💚

💬 Had you heard of boswellic acids before, or did you think they were found in Frankincense essential oil?

🌿🔥 Wellness with Desiré: Let’s Talk About Inflammation 🔥🌿When we hear the word inflammation, we often think of something...
08/19/2026

🌿🔥 Wellness with Desiré: Let’s Talk About Inflammation 🔥🌿

When we hear the word inflammation, we often think of something bad — but inflammation is actually one of the body’s natural ways of protecting and repairing itself. 💛

Think about what happens when you bump your knee, get a cut, or your body is fighting an illness. The area may become:

🔥 Warm
❤️ Red
💧 Swollen
😣 Tender or sore

Those changes are signs that your body has recognized that something needs attention and has started sending immune cells and other resources to the area. 🦠🛡️

In the short term, inflammation is an important part of healing and recovery.

The concern is when inflammatory processes continue for longer than they’re needed. Long-term inflammation can be influenced by many different things, including ongoing stress, poor sleep, smoking, certain health conditions, inactivity, and dietary patterns.

The good news? Our everyday habits can help support our body’s overall health and recovery. 🌿

💧 Stay hydrated
🥗 Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods
🚶‍♀️ Move your body regularly
😴 Prioritize quality sleep
🧘‍♀️ Find healthy ways to manage stress
❤️ Give your body time to rest and recover

Over the next few posts, we’re going to dig a little deeper into what inflammation is, why our bodies need it, and what we can do to support a healthy inflammatory response.

💬 When you hear the word “inflammation,” what’s the first thing you think of?

🧠🌿 Is Your Nervous System Stuck in “Go Mode”?Our nervous system is designed to protect us. When something feels stressfu...
08/18/2026

🧠🌿 Is Your Nervous System Stuck in “Go Mode”?

Our nervous system is designed to protect us. When something feels stressful or threatening, the sympathetic nervous system kicks in — our heart rate may increase, muscles tense, breathing changes, and our body prepares to respond.

That’s incredibly helpful when we actually need it. 💪

But what happens when our body spends too much time in that high-alert state?

You might notice things like:

✨ Feeling tense or unable to relax
✨ Trouble falling or staying asleep
✨ Feeling exhausted but still “wired”
✨ Headaches or tight muscles
✨ Digestive upset
✨ Irritability or feeling overwhelmed
✨ Difficulty concentrating
✨ A racing heart during stressful moments

This is why supporting our nervous system isn’t just about “relaxing.” 💜 It’s about giving our body regular opportunities to shift into the parasympathetic — rest-and-digest — state.

Little things can make a difference:

🌿 Slow, deep breathing
🚶‍♀️ Gentle movement or walking
💧 Staying hydrated
🥗 Eating regularly and nourishing your body
😴 Prioritizing quality sleep
📵 Taking breaks from constant stimulation
💆‍♀️ Massage, stretching, or other calming routines
☀️ Spending a few minutes outside

You don’t have to completely eliminate stress — that isn’t realistic.

The goal is to help your body recognize:

“The stressful moment is over. I can come back down now.” 💜

Over the next few posts, we’re going to talk more about ways we can support that transition and help our nervous system find a little more balance.

💬 When you’re stressed, where do you notice it first — your mind, your stomach, your shoulders, or somewhere else?

08/18/2026

🌙💜 Winding Down with the Serenity System 💜🌙

After a long day, one of the most important things we can do for our bodies is give ourselves permission to slow down.

A calming evening routine can make such a difference, and that’s one of the reasons I love the doTERRA Serenity System. ✨

The Serenity System is designed to help create a peaceful, relaxing environment as part of your bedtime routine. Whether your evenings feel busy, your mind has a hard time slowing down, or you simply want to be more intentional about rest, this is such a lovely way to support those quiet nighttime moments. 🌿

Some of my favourite ways to use the Serenity System are:

💜 Diffusing Serenity in the evening
💜 Applying the Serenity Stick before bed
💜 Using Serenity Softgels/Capsules as part of a nighttime routine
💜 Pairing it with dim lights, quiet time, and less screen time

Sometimes sleep support starts long before our head hits the pillow. It starts with the routines we create to tell our body:

It’s safe to relax now. 🌙

Tonight, if you’re feeling overstimulated, restless, or just ready to unwind, this is your reminder to slow down and give yourself a few moments of calm. 💜

✨ Nighttime check-in:
What helps YOU relax at the end of the day?

🌿✨ Build a Wellness Routine You Can Actually Stick With ✨🌿This morning we talked about how small daily choices add up, a...
08/17/2026

🌿✨ Build a Wellness Routine You Can Actually Stick With ✨🌿

This morning we talked about how small daily choices add up, and then we looked at one simple way to add nutritional support into your day with doTERRA EOMega. 💜

But here’s something I think is just as important:

Your wellness routine does not need to be complicated to be meaningful.

Sometimes the best routine is the one you can realistically repeat—even on your busiest days.

Try starting with just a few simple anchors:

💧 Morning: Drink a glass of water
💊 With breakfast: Take your daily supplements
🥗 Midday: Choose a nourishing meal
🚶‍♀️ Afternoon: Move your body for a few minutes
🌙 Evening: Give yourself time to slow down and reset

You don’t have to change everything at once.

Pick one or two habits, practice them consistently, and build from there. 🌱

For me, wellness is about creating routines that support real life—not chasing perfection.

💜 Let’s make this interactive:
If you could improve ONE part of your daily routine right now, what would it be?

💧 Hydration
🥗 Nutrition
💊 Supplements
🚶‍♀️ Movement
😴 Sleep
🧘‍♀️ Stress management

Drop yours below! 👇

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