These are the lazy days of summer, or are they? Vacation planning, kid’s activities, work deadlines, appointments, meetings and more can easily fill our days. The work must go on whether you’re managing a corporation or a family. Even the good activities can bring on the stress, and our body’s response is the same whether […]
Deck the Halls with Peace & Calming
SIMPLE STEPS TO KEEP THE CALM THIS SEASON Ready to have a Merry Little Christmas? Or does the month of December set your mind spinning with To do lists, gifts to buy or thoughts of added stress? Here are some practical steps you can take to help your body manage the stress of the holidays, […]
Discovering Peace In The Midst Of A Chaotic Schedule
Are you stretched? Financially, emotionally, physically, professionally? Some simple choices in your lifestyle can be all the difference in whether you keep it all together or have a meltdown. You can discover peace in just a few minutes with some simple exercises. Women wear a lot of hats: Mother, sister, daughter, wife, home financial advisor, […]
Are Your Personal Care Products Affecting Your Mood?
Fragrance has a strong influence on American culture. In the USA, hygiene and personal care products are a billion dollar industry, often fragrance is the main factor that differentiates brands. Natural fragrance has been around since the beginning of time, but synthetic fragrance first became mass produced with the introduction of Chanel No. 5 perfume […]
Frankincense Soothes The Respiratory Tract
This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. If you have a medical condition, see a doctor. Please Cover Your Mouth When You Cough Lately, just about everyone I talk with has a cough themselves or someone in their family has one. Bronchitis, […]
Calming Essential Oils Like Lemon Balm and Melissa
There are thousands of articles researching the benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils. Melissa officinalis is no exception. This rare oil is highly beneficial and has been found effective in research involving Alzheimer’s patients, children with nervous dyskoimesis (trouble falling asleep), and stressed adults. Emotional stress can impact our body’s immune system. When you drink […]
Natural Living Bootcamp for Moms: 8 Ways To Manage Stress
Natural Living Bootcamp involves quick, easy to implement ways to help you live a life with less toxins. Did you ever think of STRESS as a toxin? The CDC actually found that stress can affect us on a physiological level, our heart rate, even our hormones. If we don’t manage the stress short term, it […]
Essential Oils for Anxiety, Depression & Attention Disorders
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, if you suffer from chronic anxiety, feelings of despair or attention disorders, see a medical doctor. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any diseases. Anxiety, depression and attention disorders are on the rise. The causes may be two-fold, first simply because we […]
Top 10 Stress Busters For The Holidays
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and for many, this time of year can be stress-filled. Whether the stress is related to family relationships, social obligations or finances the results can be harmful if gone unchecked. Chronic stress can leave us vulnerable to physical ailments like headaches, digestive issues, panic attacks, and back strains to name […]
Diffusing Essential Oils Into The Air
Essential oils can be diffused into the air, inhaled, applied topically or ingested if certified as a food additive by the FDA. There are many diffusers made specifically for dispersing essential oils into the air. Traditional oil burners/pot pourri pots and plug in type units are not safe for use with essential oils. (There are […]