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, […]
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 Tension Headaches
In our family we have chosen to try these drug-free options for headache relief, simply because I’d rather save harsh drugs like ibuprofen as a last resort to pain relief. We have managed headaches and many other aches and pains with essential oils and avoided potential kidney and liver damage from overuse of questionable ingredients in […]
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 […]
Get Your Best Night’s Sleep With Essential Oils
There are several essential oils that may support healthy sleep patterns. Every person has unique chemistry, fragrance preferences and lifestyles that may affect which ones you choose to try for your bedtime rituals. Essential oils can be a great tool for creating a regular bedtime routine, which is an important step in getting your best […]
Tis the season for ….Indigestion
A Season of Overindulgence Christmas time, the most wonderful time of the year. Friends + family + parties + rich foods + overindulgence = indigestion. We are a culture marked by consumerism, marketing and overindulgence. Now I’m not trying to be a Scrooge, but the facts are there is growing rate of obesity in the […]
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 […]