Our Emotions and Our Oils video The most recent class video is ready for you to view. Emotions are with us every day and how we handle them is a daily choice. We do have the opportunity to accept or reject the feelings we have. It doesn’t take long to make that choice. You know that because we have an immediate reaction – gasp, no or OMG really! That immediate reaction can also be countered when we have a negative that we don’t want to hear about. I just say “delete”. The part of the brain that receives or rejects can’t…
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Are your exercising? What keeps you from exercising? If you’re having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to get out of the sedentary rut, despite our best intentions. Ditch the all or nothing attitude. Be kind to yourself Check your expectations How hard do I need to work? For most people, moderate exercise is the most beneficial for overall health; you don’t need to keep intensifying your workouts or sweat buckets. In fact, exercising too strenuously can sometimes lead to diminishing returns on your fitness levels or cause injuries or other…
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Stevia Sweetener I was using stevia the other day, as I was making brownies. My guys don’t like the taste of it on it’s own, so I usually improvise with a combination of sugar and stevia. I keep forgetting to keep the chart handy, so today I’m putting it here for my sake and maybe yours as well. I have used the Sweet Leaf brand of stevia for quite awhile now. Mostly the liquid drops in drinks but I have the powder also. So I hope this is helpful to you but it’s mostly for me. Here is the link…
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Indoor/House Plants Are you into house and indoor plants? I am – they are so great for our homes and our bodies. Yes they take work and some attention but the benefits are immense. I found this article at Cure Joy – so go watch the video and read about each of these benefits. Then choose a few for your home! Best Indoor Plants For Air Purification. Read More http://curejoy.io/PurifyAir English Ivy Aloe Vera Snake Plant Chrysanthemum Spider Plant Gerbera Daisy Red-Edged Dracaena Bamboo Palm Peace Lily Geranium Boston Fern Weeping Fig Chinese Evergreen Golden Pothos Azalea Did you choose…
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Sandal Season is Coming Are you excited for sandal season – the warm weather? I am – my happy place is on a lounge chair relaxing in the warmth of sun, with a slight breeze, not too hot. Close your eyes and rest awhile. Ahhhh Ok are you a mom? Are the kid’s wondering what you are doing? I’m as too, I know these breaks don’t last long. It’s ok – if you had 5 mins, 10 mins, or 15 mins – it never long enough but it is enough. Love those little ones because . . . you’ve heard…
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A fun recipe for summer, using Vitality essential oils from Young Living and Oils First.
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All About Cedarwood Cedarwood essential oil holds a special place in our hearts—and among our favorite beauty and personal care products! Cedar oil is a wonderful complement to your hair and skin care regimen, and the scent is evocative of the strong, tall trees it comes from. In this infographic, we’re sharing some of our favorite factoids about this botanical and some of our tried-and-true Cedarwood oil uses. This graphic is handy to keep as a reference or share with a friend looking to explore Cedarwood essential oil benefits. Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) has a warm, woodsy aroma that creates a…