3 Ways To Manage Fear
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7 Benefits of Using Sea Salt
Who knew there were so many benefits to sea salt? I switched from regular table salt to sea salt about 2 years ago because I heard it was better for you. I didn’t know the benefits at the time but I did know I liked the flavor better so I stuck with it. Here are some of the benfits 1.Boosts your immune system 2.Prevents muscle cramps (I love this one because I have gotten more and more of those as I have gotten older) 3.Helps with […]
Stress Management series tip 4
Get up and move. We don’t realize the stress we put on our bodies everyday by sitting. My husband and I realized this when we went to an orthopedic surgeon because my husband had hurt his knee. The Dr had xrays taken of his body from the middle of his back down to his feet. With these xrays in hand the Dr. SHOWED us the damage that was happening from sitting. Not only does it make you gain weight when you sit too much it also […]
Stress Management series tip 3
When faced with stress have you ever tried to count to 10? Does that work to relieve your stress? In my experience that doesn’t work to count to 10. Try listening to calming music that you enjoy and really focus on it. One of my favorites is piano music. I love it so much I tried to get my children to learn to play the piano. Sad but true you can’t make anyone do anything. Everyone has this thing called agency and for some reason my […]
Stress Management series tip 2
The tip for today is inhale Wild Orange essential oil. This has a calming effect on our bodies. When you inhale an essential oil it goes directly through the olfactory system into the lymbic system of the brain which is the emotion center. We want to assist the emotion center so you can stay happy and healthy. Other essential oils that you may want to consider grounding blend lavender invigorating blend lemon massage blend respiratory blend calming blend focus blend joyful blend If you are not […]
Stress Management series tip 1
What are some things that cause you stress in your life? We all have it so why do some people seems to have little to none? Do they have a secret pill that the rest of us would love to take? NO. Sometimes I wish it was as simple as taking a pill but it’s not so I am going to do a series of these posts so they aren’t too long but will provide you with some valuable tips to help control your stress. Sometimes […]
Health and Wellness
Do you struggle with your blood pressure? Are you willing and wanting to improve it? If your answer was yes to both of these questions then continue reading. If not you might as well stop here. Here is a way to provide natural support for healthy blood pressure: Apply 1 drop of Cypress and Ylang Ylang over your heart twice a day. Apply 1 drop of Serenity to each foot before bed. Replace your LEAST healthy meal with a trim shake Increase your daily exercise by 5%. […]
Weight loss journey
A friend of mine typed this up, I found it so true and inspiring. I’d like to share a little story. Once upon a time I had a relationship that was very unhealthy and a bit abusive. I allowed this relationship to determine my value. Whatever it told me, I was willing to believe. I let it tear me down and decide my worth. I allowed this relationship and the thoughts surrounding it to decide my ability to talk to others. It decided my confidence level. […]
Weight loss journey
Good morning everyone. I had one of those light bulb moments this morning as I was reading. I am a firm believer in personal growth. So here is my thought and a story that was shared with me that validated my thought. Maybe the story fit because I twisted it in my mind , but I hope it makes as much sense to you as it did to me. Who of you would LOVE to reduce your BMI? How many of you that responded “yes” to […]
Keep going
When you have no energy because your body is trying to heal itself and putting the extra energy you had into that how do you keep going? I have been sick the last few days and I really want to go to yoga this morning. I am still tired because my body is still fighting the infection. I have to interject at this point and say how thankful I am that I have essential oils on hand. If I hadn’t had them I’m sure I would […]
Why I want a healthy lifestyle
There are different ways each of us learns lessons in life. Sometimes we have to learn them from our own experiences and sometimes we can learn them from others. Ten years ago I had my last son. During my pregnancy weird things were happening to me (ie I had a continuous cough and strange pains) and the doctor told me I was allergic to being pregnant. I thought he was off his rocker but he put me on some allergy medicine and the symptoms went away. […]