Breathing is one of the body’s most essential rhythms, yet it is often the first thing we forget to do with intention. For Dr. Jessica Herzog, MD, FAAP, ABOIM, the act of breathing—and the aroma that serves as the perfect companion for it—has become a daily foundation for calm, clarity, and connection.
“Most mornings begin quietly in my Utah home, just before sunrise,” she says. “The mountains are still, the house is quiet, and the first sound I hear is the hum of my diffuser.”
Dr. Herzog begins each day with a few drops of doTERRA Breathe®, a refreshing blend that fills the air with crisp, clean notes. “The aroma shifts the room from sleepy to awake, without noise or caffeine,” she explains. “It’s my signal to pause before the momentum begins.”
The doTERRA Breathe blend was formulated to create an invigorating and clarifying aroma that supports feelings of easy, intentional breathing. It combines Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree (Melaleuca), Lemon, Cardamom, Ravintsara, and Ravensara essential oils.
Each oil contributes a distinct aromatic profile:
Dr. Herzog explains, “From a scientific perspective, these essential oils contain naturally occurring compounds like monoterpenes and cineoles that give the blend its unique freshness. Nature arranges these molecules in a harmony that speaks directly to our senses.”
As an integrative physician, Dr. Herzog’s work focuses on helping patients reconnect to their bodies and environments. During consultations, she often diffuses doTERRA Breathe in the exam room.
“The moment patients walk in, the air feels lighter. It transforms the space from clinical to calm. Shoulders soften, conversations slow, and people feel more at ease.”
Dr. Herzog believes that environment plays an important role. “How a space feels can influence how we respond,” she shares. “Diffusing doTERRA Breathe has become an act of creating presence, both for my patients and myself.”
At home, the same blend carries her through the evening rhythm of family life. “Six children, dinner conversations, and laughter fill our home. Diffusing doTERRA Breathe in the background helps anchor us. My kids even say the air smells like the mountains after rain.”
In medicine, Dr. Herzog has learned to measure almost everything—from oxygen levels to nutrient balance. But one thing she reminds her patients of often cannot be quantified: the quality of a moment.
“For me, doTERRA Breathe represents the bridge between science and soul,” she says. “When I pause to notice my breath, I reconnect to presence. When I fill that moment with intention, I feel balance return.”
Aroma, she explains, is energy made tangible. “It teaches through the senses. It reminds us that peace does not always require silence, and that renewal can happen quietly, in a single inhale.”
Dr. Herzog begins her day with the diffuser running beside her morning journal or laptop. A few drops of doTERRA Breathe fill the room with a bright, refreshing aroma that clears the air and sets a tone of focus.
Between appointments, she practices what she calls a “reset breath.” One drop of doTERRA Breathe in the palms, a slow inhale, and a few quiet moments to recenter. “It is a small act of mindfulness,” she says, “that helps me carry calm through a busy day.”
As her family gathers and the day slows, Dr. Herzog diffuses doTERRA Breathe in their main living area. “The aroma signals to everyone that it is time to unwind. The environment cues the nervous system to settle.”
For evenings of reflection, Dr. Herzog combines doTERRA Breathe, Frankincense, and Wild Orange in her diffuser—two drops of each. The result is an aroma that feels both open and grounding. “It is the perfect companion for reading or quiet thought,” she says.
For travel or quick use, she also creates a DIY roller blend by adding ten drops of doTERRA Breathe to a ten-milliliter bottle and topping it with Fractionated Coconut Oil. “A quick swipe across the chest or back of the neck reminds me pause and reset wherever I am.”
“Sometimes the most powerful form of care is not something we take. It is something we breathe.”
— Dr. Jessica Herzog
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The experiences shared above reflect Dr. Herzog’s personal use and professional perspective within doTERRA’s usage guidelines. Always follow label directions.
