We are back to busy, busy, busy, feeling stretched too thin and maybe a little bit bitter because we want to do eh-ver-re-thing - and we can't!
While it's true that mental health drastically fell during the pandemic, being too busy and the negative feelings associated with it, affect every circle of our lives.1
The 4 Circles:
1. Biological - your physical body - how it functions.
2. Psychological - your mind, your will and how and what you think.
3. Spiritual - your spirit - your sense of meaning and purpose for life, your core values & what guides/grounds you.
4. Social - your support system - connections to family, friends and others - how do you feel about these relationships.
Stress has clear connections to disease,2 can lead to depression, diminishes our fulfillment, may cause
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Here are a few ways to promote toxin-free air in your home and minimize toxins at your workplace, school etc. with Young Living Essential Oils.
1. Eliminate artificial scents. They are known to be laden with toxins and you'll find that the FDA even has warnings about...
Read more...Vision and maximizing beautiful experiences are important to us and you too, right?! Can you imagine doing the things you love, or being with your loved ones and not being able to see? When our vision deteriorates we typically fix our problem by getting glasses or contacts. However, most of us do nothing to keep our eyes healthy. So we continue to have symptoms like bags under our eyes, poor night vision or further loss of sight.
No one expects to get an eye disease, yet 11 million people in the US have macular degeneration1 and experts predict 3 million new cases this year. Even more scary - 90% of those diagnosed will become legally blind. If you've thought you're too young to worry about eye health... keep reading.
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Quite frankly, I didn't know until recently, that soap causing dry skin and hangnails was also destroying my skin's microbiome. But I've learned! And sometimes, knowledge is power, or at least powerful in that it makes me want to make a change.1
Read more...Blueberry, Lavender Ice Cream
5 ingredients & 15 minutes — that’s all it takes to prep this healthy homemade ice cream!
The flavor of lavender is becoming increasingly popular in desserts, but many of them don’t even contain lavender. They are filled with artificial flavorings and color. But not this ice cream—or should we say “nice” cream - nicer to your brain and body, that is!
Oils + The BibleWhen we don't understand things in the Bible we often chalk it up to symbolism or as a cultural phenomenon. It was just a few years ago, after a lot of suffering, that I learned about, and began to experience the power God placed in His creation.
Read more...Announcement
I love how Young Living is handling the increased shipping costs. With astronomical inflation they are needing to eliminate free shipping, but they have found a way to make it a win-win!
I got a sneak peak at the new shipping costs $7.99 for economy. The free gift, is a 15 ml. of Lemon Essential Oil wholesale (member) cost is $12.00!! WOW!! And thank you YL!
To order Young Living Essential Oils or nontoxic products, please use my link: youngliving.com - thanks!
Most people know lavender as the essential oil that helps babies, kids, teenagers and adults get restful sleep1💤💤💤 I think it's great because it doesn't induce that sleeping pill hangover!
But lavender is much more than a sleeping aid. It is the the gentle giant that calms the mind, helps people have better focus and attention and is known to benefit every system of the body. The research is astounding!
We've all heard it said, "laughter is the best medicine". It is indeed good medicine, but we have to laugh often to experience lasting benefit. And, it needs to be the right kind of laughter for it to be an effective antidepressant.
You've probably noticed that laughter doesn't happen easily when...
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It's spring!! And time to do that deep clean, but I know you care about your pets and family and don't want to have worry about their little paws1 absorbing chemical residue or your little one's2 hands and knees crawling on a freshly cleaned floor. Or, does your family abide by the 5 or 10 second rule . . .
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Brain issues begin decades before any symptoms appear, so no one really knows if they are headed in that direction unless they get a brain scan. The best idea is to start changing your ways now! You will reap benefits beyond good brain health! And, if you or a parent are already in the throws of any disease, treatment will work better if in conjunction to the treatment you change your ways. So whether you are young or old, you will benefit from...
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An article published in the National Institute of Health website says it does a lot more!
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Studies show that leafy greens reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes, lower the risk of cancer,1 reduce the risk of heart disease, lower the risk of bone fractures in middle-aged women, help in stroke recovery and decrease the risk of another stroke.2 But unless we are stuffing a blender FULL of dark leafy greens in a smoothie for breakfast, plus eating them at lunch and dinner, we are probably not getting enough to...
Read more...Whether it's a new gymnastics class, a visit to the doctor, piano class, a new school year, a different Sunday school, or babysitter - our young’uns face stress day-in and day-out. Anticipating and facing things with confidence is what we want for them - right?! But they are little humans and many of them, just like you, experience what seems like never ending worry. It’s a lot - just being human!
Unfortunately, anxiety scrambles the brain and decreases the ability to...
It's scent is soft and crisp and a little bit sweet as opposed to the tart aroma of Lemon.
How To Use Jade Lemon
Diffuse
Create an inviting aroma and bring the mood up in your
People lose their taste and/or smell for a variety of reasons. No matter the cause, it's a bummer!!
Medications, medical treatments, old age, damage to our salivary glands, dry mouth, halitosis, too much alcohol, gum disease and other illnesses, as we are now aware!! can all lead to a loss of taste and smell. . .
Young Living's Lavender Bath Bombs are loaded with relaxation! You'll know what I mean when you open it up and get a whiff - you'll want to take a deep breath and chill out! They are fabulous after a long day at your desk, a rough day at work or a tough conversation, but my favorite time for a Lavender Bath Bomb bath is
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BENEFITS
An article on National Institute of Health (NIH) suggests that Grapefruit EO has far more to offer than great taste. This article that discusses the oil's chemical profiling suggests, "Our study indicates that all grapefruit essential oils can be used as anti-inflammatory agents, with Rose grapefruit showing the highest potential, followed by Marsh and, lastly, Star Ruby, in both peels and leaves."1 Note: the word all is referencing all varieties of grapefruit, not all brands.
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The Tree
Like most species of Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Radiata is native to Australia. A very large flowering evergreen tree in the myrtle family, Eucalyptus Radiata produces fragrant leaves. Because of it's foliage it is also known, informally, as narrow-leaved peppermint. Eucalyptus trees can survive more than 250 years and the Radiata species can be over 160' tall at maturity.
