Here at Essential Ninja it’s pretty obvious we run a women-centric wellness business. We “talk the talk” and “walk the walk”. When women want a healthier life balance, a more natural path for their family, a way to feel better in their bodies – I’m ready to work out a plan! I’m committed to sticking with it and figuring out what essential oils, what routine, what works for you and your family. As a massage therapist, I incorporate everything I know from massage training and plant based medicine education to help you feel great, sleep better and stress less. And when I find someone who is doing ..read more

Maybe you forgot to send little Joey off in his own hermetically sealed bubble, or you are pretty sure he will trade it for his BFF’s retainer (because it makes him feel like a Transformer when he pops it in). Perhaps, the first day of school snuck up on you and you didn’t have time to figure out how he was going to breathe in his bubble? As parents we can be – anxious – about the school environment. We completely understand and can smell your fear. So we put together this uber-crunchy & effective, hand spray recipe and quick, how-to video just for you. Not the DIY type? That’s perfectly ..read more

If you’ve ever visited our Oil Testimonials page you’d know that our customers love to share their experiences of relief from so many health issues. This week one of our customers wanted to share her family’s personal case study with us, one that involves sleep and doTERRA’s AromaTouch Technique Kit. First, let’s introduce Ms E and Mr T… Ms E is an experienced oil user and has been a customer of ours for several years. She recently attended one of our AromaTouch Technique Certification classes where she learned how to apply essential oils with this clinical, therapeutic technique. Mr T has bee ..read more

Today we’re talking about doTERRA’s DigestZen essential oil blend. DigestZen really is the perfect name – especially for those of us who have digestive issues. And who doesn’t? All disease starts in the gut – have your heard that saying? Take care of your gut and it will take care of you… First of all, DigestZen is a blend of 7 different essential oils to support a healthy digestive tract: ginger, peppermint, caraway, coriander, anise, tarragon, and fennel. This combination of oils contributes to the licorice-like flavor of this blend. DigestZen comes in a few different forms but if you’ve ev ..read more

But first let’s talk about clove essential oil. (Don’t worry, we WILL talk about Sex and there IS a connection, I swear!) Clove is 95% Eugenol… (What’s Eugenol?) It’s a chemical aromatic compound that makes clove clove as opposed to what makes lavender lavender. It’s not AS important to remember the name as it is to understand WHY it’s important. Eugenol activates a bunch of biological pathways and when something is 95% anything – we gotta know what does that mean?! What is a biological pathway? A biological pathway is a series of actions among molecules in a cell that leads to a certain prod ..read more

We’ve been waiting a LONG time for these! Watch this really quick video discussing some of the science behind Copaiba essential oil and why this cannabinoid oil is so important and has such a profound effect on our endocannabinoid system. Functions of the endocannabinoid system include: Memory Appetite Energy balance and metabolism Stress response Immune function Female reproduction Sleep Physical exercise Copaiba is one of the most-used essential oils in our family. We use it topically, rubbing it in with Deep Blue to soothe soreness and aches and pains but we use it most often internally by ..read more

  This all natural, DIY Vapor Rub recipe can be a lifesaver for anyone experiencing respiratory issues but especially for our little ones. Watch Mindy and Simone Anewalt of Natural Awakenings Magazine demonstrate how to throw together a super-easy jar of vapor rub using essential oils and coconut oil. Best of all this recipe is completely safe because it doesn’t contain all of those toxic ingredients that the over the counter products do, such as camphor, turpentine, petrolatum, etc. For added confidence you are using essential oils safely for children and adults, dilute the following ..read more

Why should you make your own sunscreen? Let’s agree up front: making DIY water-proof sunscreen is a MESSY job. BUT if you have the right mindset and materials it is well worth the trouble – for both your family’s health and your pocket book. For The Health Of Your Family Many commercially available sunscreens contain toxic ingredients or hormone disrupting chemicals that can actually promote skin cancer growth and free radical production in the body. In actuality, since sunscreen use began decades ago, skin cancer rates have actually risen, and a 2007 document from the FDA stated that: “The ..read more

Watch Mindy Rowser, LMT discuss the wide ranging uses and benefits of Petitgrain essential oil… Derived from the bitter orange tree, Petitgrain oil has long been used in traditional health practices, for cleaning purposes, and for its various internal benefits. Widely used in the perfume industry, Petitgrain oil offers a fresh, floral, and often herbaceous aroma that makes it unique and useful in a variety of settings. From promoting restful sleep to supporting healthy immune function, Petitgrain oil uses and benefits are certainly far reaching and effective. Where to Buy Petitgrain O ..read more

We’ve put together a few special essential oil blends for you to try and share on this special day for lovers.  Run them through your diffuser all day or just when you want to set the mood…  :) We want to know your favorites, so send us a love letter ..read more