Week 3 - Purification Essential Oil

Week 2 - Lavender

Week 1 - Lemon Essential Oil

Seize the Day Blend!

It's so difficult to concentrate on anything when you're tired. Whether it's work, homework, or even reading for fun, exhaustion can be a pain. This is how I felt this morning. Pregnancy insomnia doesn't help, and every morning I struggle to concentrate on anything! 

I needed help this morning so I diffused 3 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Orange. I love diffusing citrus oils in the morning, because they always energize me! I also did a 1 oz. shot of Ningxia Red. Between the shot and the blend, I was ready to seize the day! I couldn't believe it!

Veggies!!

I am a huge advocate of “food as medicine,” so when this article popped up in my email today, I knew I had to share it! I immediately feel the effects of eating healthy…I am physically and mentally invigorated after eating a plate full of veggies. But I often overlook the long-term benefits. Not today, thanks to this article! Read on….and appreciate the benefits of your veggie-eating ;)

To Block Cancer, Favor the Crucifer Family

 

EO Tea...yum!

I've decided to start using my essential oils in cooking....beyond the delicious peppermint brownies that I love to make!! I started with a simple tea today. Place about 2 teaspoons of honey into your mug & add a drop each of Copaiba and Peppermint essential oils then hot (NOT boiling) water. It's a great alternative to tea or coffee, especially if you want to cut back on them (like I do). You can use other essential oils as well; I chose these two for both health and taste!

A face scrub from your kitchen!

I went to Pennsylvania this weekend dreading the cold weather and waiting for my skin to be so dry it hurts. Much to my surprise, I remained unscathed by Mother Nature! I can only attribute it to my new skin care regime - brown sugar and honey. Yep, you heard me right! Two ingredients in most people’s kitchen cupboards….and presto, softer skin!

In my attempt to rid my life of toxins, I’ve been avoiding a big step that I knew I needed to take – my facial cleanser. I have been using ProActiv for decades – literally.  But I really wanted to get to an all-natural method….and one that was fast and simple. I’m not a girly girl, so a complex process would not work for me!

A friend told me about the brown sugar and honey scrub, so last week I started using it (& yes, I did “accidentally” get some in my mouth :) yum).  In just one day, all the dry patches on my face were gone, and it has NEVER felt softer! I won’t do it every day, but I’m very excited to add it to my all natural skin regime!

To use the scrub, simply combine about a teaspoon or 2 of each and gently scrub your face. I like to use it in the shower to make removing it easier….and then I can do my neck easily as well. Give it a try….softer skin awaits!