TIRED OF FEELING TIRED AND OVERWHELMED?
We live in a stressful world. No one is exempt from it. Whether it's physical, emotional, financial, relational or chemical stress, our bodies all perceive it as stress.
HARVEST SPICE- IT'S EVERYTHING NICE!It's back for a limited time! My all-time favorite diffuser oil! Harvest Spice-the Gathering Blend. I know it's only August but I've already popped open my bottle for the season!  This blend of Cassia, Clove, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon Bark and Cedarwood gives you all the feelings of comfort, cozy and relaxing. It's the perfect oil to diffuse when you have guests and to welcome the season of fall.
Harvest Spice doesn't just smell nice, it's heartwarming, protecting and nestling
Don't wait to get your own bottle! They will sell out fast. EMFs. WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY DO THEY MATTER? EMFs or Electromagnetic Fields are a physical field produced by electrically charged objects extending indefinitely throughout space.
Power lines, cellphones, microwaves, Wi-Fi routers, computers, and other appliances send out a stream of invisible energy waves. Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are produced anywhere electricity is used, including at home and in the workplace. Radiation exists across the electromagnetic spectrum. HARMFUL EFFECTS OF RADIATION FROM EMFs
WAYS TO REDUCE MAGNETIC EXPOSURE
EMFs are just one of the many toxins that we are exposed to daily that effect our health at a cellular level. Learn more about how to reduce your toxin load through decreased exposure in my Personalized Wellness Package. MY TOP 10 FAVORITE NON-TOXIC BODY PRODUCTS 1. Glow Blend- This makes my skin absolutely glow! It evens skin tone, hydrates and firms.
2. Facial Moisturizer- I've been using this as my moisturizer for my face for years! It's super simple to make and smells so good.
3. Helichyrsum Touch- This is SO amazing for any redness or blemishes! There is nothing else that I have found that makes skin issues go away faster. 4. doTERRA Conditioner Strengthening Bar- Makes traveling easy! My hair feels super silky after using and doubles as a shave gel. 5. doTERRA Invigorating Scrub- The Peppermint and Grapefruit oils are so fresh, energizing and makes my skin feel fresh and smooth! 6. DIY Deodorant-
7. doTERRA Body Wash- Has a energizing, fresh scent, suds up well and is great for non-toxic bubbles. 8. DIY Facial Scrub- A simple, easy scrub that both draws out toxins and exfoliates dead skins.
Massage Blue Tansy into flours until well combined. Store in a glass container at room temperature. Use a dime sized amount and mix with a little bit of water to make a paste. Rub on skin and then rinse well. 9. doTERRA Body Butter- So rich and luxurious! It is super hydrating and smells incredible. 10. Epsom Salts- One of my favorite thing to do on a cool evening to relax. Add 5-6 drops of your favorite essential oils to 1/2 cup of Epsom salts and add to a basin of warm water. Relaxing, detoxifying and soothing! Don't have an oil? Grab what you need here! (Edit as desired) WHY A HORMONE TEST?Why would I need a hormone test? And what would it tell me?  WHY:
Although these have become part of so many people's lives, they are all signs that your hormones might need some attention:
HOW: When our body perceives stress (whether chemical, physical or emotional stress), it sends a series of signals from our brain to our adrenal glands. This is the body's normal response and increases cortisol and adrenaline to appropriately respond to the stress. As the body adapts to stress, the hormone levels return to normal. However with ongoing stress, the levels in the body start to become imbalanced. WHAT: A Salivary Hormone Profile shows you how your body is responding to this signaling pathway and where you are in the stress response. It gives a picture of whether you are in an acute stage of stress or whether you have been dealing with stress for long periods of time. It will also show how the stress response is impacting sex hormone levels. It includes the following markers:
Really, it is a big picture of how your body is responding and handling stress and how that manifests in the things you are struggling with in every day life. It truly gives you answers and connects what you feel to what is going on in your body! Learn more about salivary hormone testing. WHY ESSENTIAL OILS ARE THE BEST NATURAL REMEDY I had no idea eight years ago when I started using essential oils what an impact they would have on my life. They have become a part of my daily routine but even more so, they are the things I reach for when I have any sort of health challenge.
Essential oils are the only natural product that I can think of that you can use aromatically, topically and internally. That's what makes these so powerful! Because you can use them in all these delivery styles, it makes them a more useful and efficient natural remedy. Let's look at one oil for example- Peppermint. Peppermint used internally has these benefits:
Peppermint used topically has these benefits:
Peppermint used aromatically has these benefits:
If you were to have something in your medicine cabinet for all these benefits, it would certainly take several, if not more products. Essential oils are not only easy to use, small and powerful but so cost effective and practical! Check out the most popular oils to get started. WHEN THE DOCTOR SAY EVERYTHING LOOKS FINE.... BUT IT DOESN'T FEEL FINE.Have you ever left an appoint after reviewing some results that were all "normal" but in your gut you knew that they were anything but "normal"? It's that defeated, confused feeling of wondering if all the things you are feeling are in your head. And feeling lost with not knowing what to do next. You are not alone. So many people experience this. Not because doctors aren't there to help you. They are there to treat diseases and to spring into action when your results are in the disease ranges. They aren't there to be proactive and help you find root causes and see patterns of what's going on in your body.  That's where I come in. As a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, I am trained to do functional testing to find hidden stressors that are contributing to the health chaos you are having. This means I work with you to be proactive and comprehensive to find patterns and root causes as to why you aren't feeling well.
Let's take a look at one of these functional tests: basic blood labs. Basic blood labs are generally compromised of a Complete Metabolic Panel, a Lipid Panel and a Complete Blood Count. These will give you an idea of how your liver, kidneys, adrenals and immune system are functioning. It can also give insight into electrolyte balance, gut health and cholesterol. Conventional lab ranges are based on a bell curve distribution of test results. What this means is conventional ranges are based off the "normal" person and those ranges get wider and wider as the population gets sicker and sicker. Optimal ranges are based off of what is best for optimal health. I look at the optimal range for each marker to find patterns that point to imbalances in the body. This can give direction and insight into further functional testing recommendations and confirm the things that you've already been suspicious of. And help you know that what you are feeling isn't all in your head. This is not intended for medical advice, to diagnosis or treat. 6 Facts about FatsOver the last decade, there's been a lot of confusing and conflicting info surround the topic of fat. Sometimes it's hard to know what to believe, especially when sorting through marketing agendas. It's good start with the science to know how fats work in the body.  1- Sugar, not fat, makes you fat.
The average American eats 152 pounds of sugar and 146 pounds of flour that converts to sugar every year. Yikes! That’s almost a pound of sugar and flour combined every day. Your body can't burn all that sugar and inevitably, the body stores it as fat, which contributes to insulin resistance and extra weight. 2- Saturated fat is not your enemy. Although it's commonly taught in the traditional medical field that fat isn't good for you, a review of all the research on saturated fat published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found no correlation between saturated fat and heart disease. 3- Some fats are unhealthy. They include trans fat and inflammatory vegetable oils. We are exposed to these fats in alarming amounts. These fats are inexpensive and the fat of choice in many processed and packaged foods. They contribute to inflammation, which plays a role in nearly every chronic disease. 4- Everyone benefits from more omega 3s. Because our diets are high in omega-6s, it creates an unbalanced ratio and a deficiency in omega-3s. Ideal ways to get more omega 3s in your diet include eating wild or sustainably raised cold-water fish (at least two servings weekly) or taking an omega-3 supplement (a ratio of roughly 300 EPA to 200 DHA is ideal). 5- Eating fat can make you lean. Good fats create healthy cell walls and are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body stores fat. The right fats also increase fat burning, cut your hunger, and reduce fat storage. Eating the right fats can regulate sugar levels and promote weight loss. 6- Your brain is about 60 percent fat. We need fat to help our brain work better! This impacts memory, mood and cognition. Your body gives you signs whether or not you are getting enough quality fat. Warning signs include:
Among my favorite sources of fat include:
A LITTLE TUBE WITH BIG EFFECTS!doTERRA Correct-X might come in a little tube but it's effects are powerful! Correct- X has been in my first aid kit for many years and has been a lifesaver in emergencies! Think burns, cuts, scrapes, blisters, rashes or any skin irritation. It's a gentle formula that nourishes the skin, calms irritation, and provides a moisture barrier that helps protect vulnerable skin against additional damage.  WHY I LOVE IT
Frankincense- soothe and beautify the skin. Helichrysum- reduces the appearance of blemishes and enhances skin repair Lavender- soothing occasional skin irritation. Melaleuca cleanses and purifies the skin. Cedarwood- keep the skin healthy. Be ready for anything. Add it to your next doTERRA order or purchase at the Country Cupboard- Save $3 now through May 31st. WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT OVULATION?It never ceases to amaze me how many women don't know when or if they ovulate or even what makes it happen! THE BIOLOGY Ovulation occurs mid cycle (about day 14) right between the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Ovulation is when the growing follicle releases an egg, triggered by the luteinizing hormone. As the egg erupts from your ovary, you can have a mild pain on one or both sides of your lower pelvis. The egg is released and moves through the Fallopian tubes where it can be fertilized. Sometimes an egg never reaches the stage where it is release from the ovary. This is called an anovulatory cycle when you don't ovulate. Even though you don't ovulate, you can still have a period because your ovaries can be making enough estrogen as they tried to release an egg. That estrogen thickens your uterine lining which still needs to shed.  WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL
You don't sort of ovulate. Either you ovulate or you don't. Ovulation is such a critical part of a women's health. Why? Because ovulation is how you make progesterone. And when you don't make progesterone, you have unopposed estrogen which creates an imbalance in your hormones and host of other undesired symptoms. TRACKING OVULATION One of the best ways to determine ovulation is to track your temperature. This is done under the tongue first thing in the morning before you get out of bed. Your temperature goes up the day after ovulation by about 0.3-0.5 degrees and will remain at that temperature for the rest of your cycle. If your temperature doesn't rise or stay at the higher level for at least five days then you likely didn't ovulate during that cycle. If you think you don't ovulate, please reach out! Let's work together to dig to the roots of why this might be happening for you and help you create a plan for a path to more balanced hormones! |
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