Are dōTERRA Essential Oils Organic?

Are dōTERRA Essential Oils Organic?

No, they’re better.

Don’t get us wrong, this post is not intended to be a CPTG vs. certified organic debate. Certified organic is good. We support organic practices from any organization that seeks to produce pure, quality products, but the certified organic standard is not the only standard of purity.

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dōTERRA‘s quality standard for essential oils, Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade®(CPTG), exceeds industry standards. Because organic certification varies from country to country, province to province, and in the US, from state to state, it is not currently possible to acquire all oils under certified organic status. However, through the GC/MS analysis process, we are able to determine if any chemical residue exists in the essential oil, such as pesticides, herbicides, extenders, and solvents. With this rigorous analysis process, we are able to ensure that all CPTG  essential oils offered by dōTERRA are absolutely pure as nature intended and a step above organic.

quote 1Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils mean something very different. It means we protect the chemical compound of the plant just as it was produced from the earth. We don’t need to improve upon that. If we have the care, the scientific knowledge, the commitment and the integrity, we can preserve that.” -Dr. David K. Hill

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We source our essential oils from a number of growers and distillers from around the world. Each location has its own specific laws and rules governing agriculture and collecting wild crafted botanicals. We look for plant materials that are grown in specific environments, but we cannot say that our oils are all “organic” as that requires specific certification that we simply cannot produce for some of our oils.

Our CPTG testing standard requires that our oil extracts be both free of pesticides and other foreign materials, which is one of the main reasons for people seeking organic botanicals, and it tests for certain compounds at certain levels so that our oils meet the performance criteria for each lot of oil. If an oil fails the purity test, specifically pesticides, there is no secondary process for removing the pesticides or foreign matter. The oils failing the test would simply be rejected. Other than the careful distillation of the oils from the plant material, there is no other processing that takes place. They are 100% pure aromatic extracts, nothing added, and nothing removed—they either meet our standard or they don’t.

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We partner with experts that have a lot of experience in this field, and their long history of tested purity is part of the art of producing such beautiful oils. They are farmers, collectors, and chemists, but they are committed to distilling essential oils as artisans; and we believe are mindful of their environments and are committed to sustainable practices. Our network is vast and our suppliers’ methods are diverse. If we were to learn of any actions of a supplier causing harm to either the environment or to the local people of their community we would certainly seek other and more appropriate sources.

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Our long-term hope is as we grow the demand for essential oils, we can help develop clean industry for local economies around the production of plants and extracts. Steam distillation is a very clean process. No solvents are used in the process, the left over plant material can make good compost, and the water waste stream is clean but for a hint of beautiful-smelling aromatics, such as sometimes sold as floral water.

Click here to learn more about Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils.

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Amazing video of the testimony of doTERRA Essential Oils:

Who controls your health?

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An orthopaedic surgeon who used to work at Mayo Clinic speaks at the end

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Essential Oil Autism Support

doTERRA Essential Oil Support For:

Autism

Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills.

It  is a developmental disorder that affects the way a child communicates and interacts.  It can be generalized as ASD (autism spectrum disorder) that includes a range of different manifestations that varying in degree of severity.  ASD includes Asperger’s syndrome (high-functioning autism), autism, and PDD-NOS (pervasive developmental disorders-not otherwise specified).

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From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke:  “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.  Autistic disorder, sometimes called autism or classical ASD, is the most severe form of ASD, while other conditions along the spectrum include a milder form known as Asperger syndrome, the rare condition called Rett syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS).  Although ASD varies significantly in character and severity, it occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and affects every age group.  Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have ASD.  Males are four times more likely to have ASD than females.”

This article goes on to describe some of the signs of autism in this way, impaired social interaction, children may fail to respond to their names, they often avoid eye contact with other people, they have difficulty interpreting what others are thinking or feeling because they can’t understand social cues, such as tone of voice or facial expressions, and don’t watch other people’s faces for clues about appropriate behavior.  They lack empathy. Many engage in repetitive movements such as rocking and twirling, or in self-abusive behavior such as biting or head-banging.

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Autism Behavioral Checklist

·   Difficulty mixing with other children

·   No real fear of danger

·   Tantrums: displays extreme distress for no apparent reason

·   Inappropriate giggling or laughing

·   May not want cuddling or act cuddly

·   Noticeable physical over activity or extreme under activity

·   Little or no eye contact

·   Works impulsively; often makes careless mistakes: work is sloppy*

·   Uneven gross/fine motor skills*

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Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. The exact causes of these abnormalities remain unknown, but this is a very active area of research. There are probably a combination of factors that lead to autism.

Genetic factors seem to be important. For example, identical twins are much more likely than fraternal twins or siblings to both have autism. Similarly, language abnormalities are more common in relatives of autistic children. Chromosomal abnormalities and other nervous system (neurological) problems are also more common in families with autism.

A number of other possible causes have been suspected, but not proven. They involve:

  • Diet
  • Digestive tract changes
  • Mercury poisoning
  • The body’s inability to properly use vitamins and minerals
  • Vaccine sensitivity

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    Like other health concerns, Autism as well as ADHD, disorders may be helped at multiple levels.  Since many of the symptoms (behaviors) are common between the two disorders there will be benefits from the same oils.

    As you work with the oils you will find what works best for your child as well as the mode of application.

    doTERRA Essential Oils work perfectly with the body to support normal functions of the body and dōTERRA products are safe to use on all ages.

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    doTERRA Essential Oil Users Have Found The Following To Assist In Autism Support:

    Note - Since many with ADD/ADHD, asperser’s, or autism are highly sensitive to odors and sometime touch do not force the application of oils if it is a negative experience as this will build a experiential resentment towards their use in the future.

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    Focus - Vetiver  Oil or Frankincense Oil carried with the child during the day can help them if they find themselves loosing focus or calm.  Clay necklaces with the preferred oil or applying some oil to the area of the hand between the thumb and first finger allows an easy quick technique to inhale during a busy school day.

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    Rest - Many times lack of rest and relaxation is an issue and nightly foot massages with Lavender Oil or other relaxing oils, such as Marjoram Oil or Serenity Blend,  is very helpful.  Also consider diffusing relaxing blends or oils in the air.

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    Diet - Be assured nutritional balance is addressed.  Using the Life Long Vitality supplements (reduced quantities depending on age) and testing for and eliminating any food allergies is important.

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    For frustration, impatience, and anger use oils and blends that calm: Balance, Serenity, lavender, ylang ylang.  Applying to the feet, back of the neck, behind the knees, and diffusion are all suggested.

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    In the air, diffuse Peppermint Oil  for children while they do their homework or other constructive activities to keep focus and energy.

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    Some, with autism, are particularly sensitive to smell and may resist the use of oils.  Applying to the feet, even after they are asleep, can circumvent this problem.

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    Experiment with the oils and try to find ones that they react well to in given situations.  Find a “favorite” oil and incorporate it into the above protocols.  Most important, love, attention, time, prayer, fasting and faith.  This is all hard work, and is certainly much easier to write out than to do… but when we have special children like this; God and our love and attention will turn their weaknesses into their strengths.

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    Testimonial

    My daughter has been diagnosed with ADD and mild autism.  I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on natural and conventional remedies to help my daughter function at her best.  She has been in therapy since she was 2.  She is now 10.  Five weeks ago I had a meeting with her school and they felt she should leave her current school for a full time autistic classroom.  Two weeks ago, I got an email from a DoTerra representative about a story of a little girl and her recovery from a medical issue. It made me think… so I decided to write her and she led me to this website where I found recommendations of certain oils to use for her.  I used frankincense and Balance for the next two weeks (I already had these two oils and I am ordering vetiver and Serenity for her anxiety as recommended).

    Last week I took her to her neurologist and she noticed a difference in Cassidy since her visit 3 months ago. She said she is more engaged in our conversation and more social.  Two days after this her teacher came to me saying the same thing.  She said she doesn’t sit with the teachers anymore on the playground. She is engaging in play with the other kids and she is participating in the classroom also, raising her hand and getting the answers correct.  In these 2 weeks she went up 3 reading levels.  She is in 3rd grade on a 1st grade level.

    At Girl Scouts she usually just goes with what is happening or she drifts off on her own after a while.  In her last Girl Scout meeting she was participating and at one point she was actually instructing the class because she had finished first and was confident enough to help others! This has NEVER happened.

    Today we went to a birthday party and she had no anxiety about it. We have missed so many birthday invites because she was too anxious to go.  I could probably give you at least 10 more examples of her progress in 2 short weeks.  This is incredible for our little girl.

    We just got the Vetiver and Serenity in today so I am anxious to add these to her regiment also.  She was so excited when they came in and said she would use them also and keep getting better.  I think she notices a change also.

    I am so thankful the Jenn shared a story with her contacts about this other little girl because it helped me see that there might be something here for my little girl also.  If I saw this in 2 weeks, I just can’t imagine what is in for her future!
    She has not taken anything internal.  I have put the frankincense on her feet and the Balance I put on one of her hands on the fingertips the then on the opposite side at her temple (ex: right fingertips, left temple).

    A few weeks later - Well a part to add to the story is that the school came to me again and changed their minds- they now want to keep her in a regular classroom at the same school and NOT put her in an autistic classroom

    -Carrie

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    (Email me to learn more about wholesale pricing – thedoterralife@gmail.com)

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    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.”

Take Solace…”that” time of the month!

New doTERRA Essential Oil Product

Solace Essential Oil Blend

MONTHLY ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND

dōTERRA Women Solace is a proprietary blend of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade®essential oils that have been traditionally used to balance hormones and manage symptoms of PMS and the transitional phases of menopause.

Solace is a topical blend of clary sage, lavender, bergamot, Roman chamomile, cedarwood, ylang ylang, geranium, fennel, carrot seed, palmarosa and vitex that provides temporary respite from cramps, nausea, hot flashes, and the emotional swings sometimes associated with regular hormone cycles in women.

Primary Benefits

• Provides temporary ease from cramps, nausea, hot flashes, and the emotional swings sometimes associated with regular hormone cycles in women*
• Supports healthy hormone levels in women

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What Makes This Product Unique?

• Proprietary blend of 11 Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils including clary sage, lavender, bergamot, Roman chamomile, cedarwood, ylang ylang, geranium, fennel, carrot seed, palmarosa, and vitex
• Packaged in a convenient 10 ml roll on

Ingredient Breakdown

Clary Sage = Helps ease muscle tension, mood lifting, hormone balancing

Lavender = Calming, supports normal hormone levels

Bergamot = Emotionally uplifting, helps ease muscle tension

Roman chamomile = Esters are relaxing and help ease muscle tension

Cedarwood =  Himachalene supports normal hormone level

Ylang ylang = Helps with stress, phytoestrogenic

Geranium = Helps balance endocrine system, calming, phytoestrogenic

Fennel = Trans anethole supports estrogen production and lactation

Carrot seed = Helps support healthy endocrine activity

Palmarosa = Soothing to the body, supports healthy thyroid levels

Vitex (chaste berry) = Considered bio-identical to phytoestrogens, anti-spasmotic

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Who Should Use this Product?
dōTERRA Women Solace™ monthly essential oil blend for women can be safely used by  women of all ages for temporary physical and emotional support of uncomfortable  symptoms associated with PMS and transition through menopause.

Directions for Use
Apply topically to abdomen, chest, or back of neck throughout the day for symptoms associated with PMS and transition through menopause. May also be used aromatically by applying a small amount of product to hands, cupping hands near face, and inhaling deeply.

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Suggested retail price: $32.67 / Preferred Member price: $26.13

Consultant price: $24.50

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All Natural Arthritis Treatment

DoTerra Essential Oil Treatment For:

Arthritis

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. A joint is the area where two bones meet. There are over 100 different types of arthritis.

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Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects a joint, allowing it to move smoothly. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, such as when you walk. Without the normal amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness.

Joint inflammation may result from:

  • An autoimmune disease (the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue)
  • Broken bone
  • General “wear and tear” on joints
  • Infection, usually by bacteria or virus

Usually the joint inflammation goes away after the cause goes away or is treated. Sometimes it does not. When this happens, you have chronic arthritis. Arthritis may occur in men or women.

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Symptoms

Arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Symptoms can include:

  • Joint pain
  • Joint swelling
  • Reduced ability to move the joint
  • Redness of the skin around a joint
  • Stiffness, especially in the morning
  • Warmth around a joint

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     A physical exam may show:

    • Fluid around a joint
    • Warm, red, tender joints
    • Difficulty moving a joint (called “limited range of motion”)

    Some types of arthritis may cause joint deformity. This may be a sign of severe, untreated rheumatoid arthritis.

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    The goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent further joint damage. Essential oils can reduce inflammation and will provide pain relief but is less proficient at reversing damage if the condition has progressed to the point of destruction of joint structures.

    Like most treatable conditions with essential oils, everyone reacts differently. What might be most effective with some, others have found a different blend more effective. What is important is consistency and enduring the trial and error phase as you find an oil or blend that is most efficacious for you.

    DoTERRA Essential Oil Arthritis Treatment:

    Apply Deep Blue Rub (see below) to area of concern each morning, at least once mid-day and anytime extreme pain occurs.

    Rub 2-4 drops each of 2 or more of the following at night before bed; Geranium Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Marjoram Oil, Basil Oil, and/or AromaTouch Oil Blend

    Drink 3-5 drops of Lemon Oil in full glass of water daily.  -

    (Must be in an actual glass-lemon will pull toxins out of plastics)

    Continue above regiment until till symptoms dissipate.

    Details of Oils:

    Deep Blue Rub:  It is a blend of some of the most effective analgesics, and anti inflammatory oils that exist. Blue Tansy, Camphor, Helichrysum, Osmanthus, Peppermint and wintergreen to name a few. Wintergreen is an oil often associated with analgesic creams such as icy-hot and Ben-Gay. Primarily because these products use a synthetically produced chemical (methyl salicylate) that originates from wintergreen (gaultheria procumbent) and has proven effective as a warming pain reliever. However by using Deep Blue, you actually experience the product in its natural 100% pure state.

    Click here for more Deep Blue Rub info

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    Geranium: Due to its analgesic characteristics it is often used as a topical agent for individuals suffering with arthritis or rheumatism. Geranium stimulates the immune system, aids in poor circulation, is anti-mucolytic, uplifting to the mood and its calming effect on the nervous system is pronounced.

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    Lemongrass: is for healing ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, it helps with regenerating connective tissue, circulation, repairing ligaments, tissue regeneration, muscles and bones

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    Marjoram: is for muscles, spasms, rheumatism, sprains, stiff joints, aches, neuralgia, pain, tension—good for muscles and bones

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    AromaTouch: is great for pain, inflammation, spasms, circulation and healing.

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    Basil: It is noted as a natural nerve tonic, with the ability to be stimulant and/or restorative depending on the body’s needs


    HELPFUL LIFESTYLE CHANGES

    Exercise programs may include:

    • Low-impact aerobic activity (also called endurance exercise)
    • Range of motion exercises for flexibility
    • Strength training for muscle tone

    Physical therapy may be recommended. This might include:

    • Heat or ice
    • Splints or orthotics to support joints and help improve their position; this is often needed for rheumatoid arthritis
    • Water therapy
    • Massage

    Other recommendations:

    • Get plenty of sleep. Sleeping 8 to 10 hours a night and taking naps during the day can help you recover from a flare-up more quickly and may even help prevent flare ups.
    • Avoid staying in one position for too long.
    • Avoid positions or movements that place extra stress on your sore joints.
    • Try stress-reducing activities, such as meditation, yoga, or tai chi.
    • Eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, which contain important vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin E.
    • Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acides, such as cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, and herring), flaxseed, rapeseed (canola) oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.
    • Lose weight, if you are overweight. Weight loss can greatly improve joint pain in the legs and feet.

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Word Around Town About DoTerra!

Random Videos & Testimonies of DoTERRA Essential Oils

The word is out! DoTERRA Essential Oils WORK!!

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Arthritis Testimony!

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Testimony on how the oils help in pregnancy!

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Testimony for training for a marathon!

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Amazing Seizure Testimony!

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Bee Sting Testimony!

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Even Kids have favorites: Click Here

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The DoTERRA Story

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Essential Oil Blood Clot Support

DoTerra Essential Oil Support for:

Blood Clots

Blood clots are the body’s natural protection to stop bleeding from a cut or other injury.

On the other hand there are situations when blood clots form within blood vessels that range in severity from mild to dangerous.  Clots that form inside the small veins near the surface of the skin are called superficial phlebitis and may cause local pain, redness, and swelling but are not dangerous.  When blood coagulates inside larger blood vessels or the heart and remains in place it is called thrombus.  When such a blood clot dislodges and travels in the blood vessel it is called an embolism and can result in severe health concerns.

The most dangerous of embolism types include blood clots within the arteries of the heart that cause a heart attack.  Blood clots in the heart or the main artery to the brain (carotid) that then travel to the brain give rise to a stroke.  Or a blood clot in a deep vein (often the legs) that then travels to the lungs culminates in what is called a pulmonary embolism.

Blood Clot

As noted above blood clots range from helpful to very severe health situations.  If you believe you are potentially dealing with a severe type immediately seek competent professional assistance.

There are a number of anecdotal experiences of blood clots being reduced with essential oils and research that report that with increased Omega 3 fatty acids such as those in doTERRA’s essential oils based supplements (Life Long Vitality) there is improved cardiovascular health.

Blood clots may form when something slows or changes the flow of blood in the veins.

Risk factors include:

  • After a pacemaker catheter has been passed through the vein in the groin
  • Bedrest
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Family history of blood clots
  • Fractures in the pelvis or legs
  • Giving birth within the last 6 months
  • Heart failure
  • Obesity
  • Recent surgery (especially hip, knee, or female pelvic surgery)

    Those with Blood Clots have noticed:

    • Changes in skin color (redness) in one leg

    • Increased warmth in one leg
    • Leg pain in one leg
    • Leg tenderness in one leg
    • Skin that feels warm to the touch
    • Swelling (edema) of one leg

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      doTERRA Essential Oils work perfectly with the body to support normal functions of the body and dōTERRA products are safe to use on all ages.
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      doTERRA Essential Oil Users Have Found The Following To Assist In Blood Clot Support:


      Take 2-3 drops each of Clove Oil, Thyme Oil and Grapefruit Oil in a capsule, 1-2 times a day.
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      Apply topically Cypress Oil, Deep Blue Oil Blend and Grapefruit Oil  to area of a blood clot twice a day. Drive in the oil with a hot compress after application. (for 15 mins)
      *can substitute or alternate Grapefruit Oil, Thyme Oil & Clove Oil in topical application*
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      Additional Help:

      Take Life Long Vitality vitamins daily.

      Consistent use of the Life Long Vitality supplements improves the balance of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids that is shown in research to improve cardiovascular health.

      Click here to read what science is saying about fatty acids & your health

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      These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.”


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