Why Summer Often Creates Imbalance

Summer is a beautiful season of light, warmth, and activity — but beneath the surface, it can quietly wear down our systems. While we often associate summer with freedom and fun, our bodies are actually under a unique kind of stress this time of year.

Here’s why:

Heat & Inflammation

Long, hot days increase internal heat, which can stir up inflammation, irritation, and restlessness. For those already dealing with gut issues, hormone imbalances, or skin flare-ups, summer can amplify discomfort. You might notice more bloating, headaches, breakouts, or feeling overheated emotionally and physically.

Busy Schedules & Less Routine

Summer often pulls us out of our healthy rhythms. Kids are home. Vacations throw off sleep and meal times. We skip rituals we normally rely on to stay grounded — meditation, movement, meal prep — and over time, this adds up to internal chaos.

Travel & Gut Disruption

Travel, even short road trips, disrupt digestion. We eat out more, grab what’s convenient, and get less fiber and hydration. Add in time zone changes, reduced sleep quality, and unfamiliar food, and our gut (and mood) takes the hit.

Hydration Shifts & Mineral Loss

We sweat more in summer — but don’t always replenish what’s lost. Dehydration isn’t just about water; it’s about electrolyte and mineral balance. When that gets out of whack, energy plummets, cravings spike, and detox slows down.

More Sugar, Less Nutrients

Let’s be honest — summer’s full of sneaky sugar. Ice cream runs, cocktails, BBQ sauces, and fruity drinks sneak in quick carbs that destabilize blood sugar and mood. When combined with fewer nutrient-dense meals, our bodies start to feel foggy, puffy, and tired.

The Role of Essential Oils in a Gentle Reset

Essential oils offer a safe and powerful way to bring your body, mind, and nervous system back into alignment — without relying on harsh detoxes or quick fixes.

Here’s how they support a mid-summer reset:

Oils That Soothe Digestion

When your belly feels bloated, tight, or off-track from summer indulgence or travel, gentle digestive blends can help ease discomfort and restore balance.
Explore:

• Miss Kate’s Happy Tummy

• Gastro

These formulas include herbs and oils traditionally used to calm spasms, stimulate sluggish digestion, and reduce tension in the gut.

Oils That Restore Calm to the Nervous System

Whether you’ve been overstimulated by busy days or are emotionally drained, these blends help you breathe deeper, sleep better, and release what you’ve been holding:

• Up and At’Em Blend

• Relax and Release Blend

• Courage Blend

Each formula is designed to support the nervous system, gently reduce cortisol levels, and help shift your body from fight or flight into a more restorative mode.

Why Less is More: The Homeopathic-Style Difference

At Essential7, our blends are created with a “homeopathic-style” philosophy — meaning we prioritize energetic synergy over quantity.
You won’t find overwhelming scent trails or high-reactive concentrations here. Instead, we use fewer drops in a deeply intentional way, making our formulas safer, more sustainable, and more effective — especially for those with sensitive systems or layered health concerns.
It’s about supporting the body’s natural wisdom — not overpowering it.

How to Do a 3-Day Mid-Summer Reset at Home

This isn’t about a cleanse, deprivation, or starting from scratch. A true reset is about reconnection — with your body, your rhythm, and your inner calm. For 3 days, give yourself a gentle pause and follow these simple steps to support your digestion, mood, and vitality.

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1. Hydrate with Purpose

Start each morning with warm water, a pinch of Himalayan salt, and a squeeze of lemon. This helps replenish minerals, kickstart digestion, and flush stagnant energy from the lymph system.

Throughout the day, sip water infused with trace minerals (like the ones from Premier Research Labs in Utah — clean and potent) to maintain hydration at the cellular level. Dehydration doesn’t just cause fatigue — it slows gut motility, amplifies stress, and hinders detoxification.

✨ Try: Add 2–3 drops of Courage Blend to your palms, inhale deeply, and then drink your first glass of mineral water with intention.

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2. Choose Gut-Friendly, Real Foods

For just three days, nourish your digestive tract with foods that are warm, soft, and easy to break down. Think:

• Steamed vegetables (Eat with the Season, to learn more join our monthly class )

• Arugula, is easy to digest, other salads, that are light 

• Light broths or soups

• Cooked apples or pears with cinnamon

•  fermented foods like sauerkraut (if tolerated)

• Organic protein (chicken, lentils, fish)

• Matcha tea, 

• watermelon after 3 pm, 
• Berries anytime during the day 

Avoid sugar, alcohol, fried foods, and anything too cold — they weaken digestive fire and create stagnation.

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3. Add Gentle Oil Rituals

This is where the magic happens. Essential oils support your nervous system and digestion not just through scent, but by working with your body’s energy systems.

• Abdominal Massage

Use 1–2 drops of Gastro Blend or Miss Kate’s Happy Tummy in a carrier oil like organic sunflower.
Rub clockwise over your belly in the morning and evening to stimulate motility and reduce tension.

• Lymph Brushing or Topical Calm

Before bed, apply a small amount of Relax and Release or Courage to the back of the neck, soles of the feet, or inner wrists.
This helps the body move from “go mode” into healing mode.

• Morning Clarity

If you’re dragging, 1–2 drops of Up and At’Em Blend on the chest or diffused nearby gives a clean, herbal lift — no caffeine required.

✨ Reminder: These aren’t perfume oils. They are homeopathically-inspired blends, created to work at a cellular and energetic level with fewer drops and deeper intention.

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4. Reset from the Inside Out (Mind + Spirit)

Sometimes the root of imbalance is more than physical. During your 3-day reset, include one small practice daily that helps you release emotional stagnation and reconnect with your inner self.

Options:

• Journal for 5 minutes:
  What am I ready to release? What do I want to feel instead?

• Gentle breathwork (3 minutes):
  Inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 6 — repeat 5 times.

• Nature walk without devices

• Foot soak with Epsom salt + 1 drop Courage Blend

? Even 5 minutes of intentional stillness can reset your whole nervous system.

Ready to Reset?

For 3 days only, we’re offering 20% off our most-loved blends to support your personal mid-summer reset — body, mind, and spirit.

Whether you need digestion support, emotional grounding, or a nudge to reconnect with your rhythm, these blends are here to help — and now is the time to stock up.

Use code RESET20 at checkout
Sale ends Friday, July 18 at midnight Mountain Time 

Explore the full collection and take the next step in your healing journey:

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Because healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about real, sustainable support that meets you where you are.