Balms and Manna Blog

Ready or Not, Here Comes School!

8/16/2019

Transitions aren't fun for anyone! New places, faces and stages can cause anxiety and worry. And sadness over leaving what was. But they don't have to be hard. Being thankful for the good parts of the past and looking for the positive in the future is a great place to start!

Try these tips to make back to school transitions easier on you and your little ones!

Immune Support- Schools are full of people harboring their own microorganisms. Strengthen your immune system so you don't have to worry about what you come in contact with! Your body will be strong enough to fight them off. These are some of my favorites!

Sunshine Heros Multiple Vitamin and Mineral- Daily support of eleven essential nutrients deficient in modern diets
Sunshine Heros Elderberry Immune- Pop one of these chewables full of immune boosting nutrients in at the first sign of being sick
PB Assist Jr-Great watermelon flavored probiotics just for kids! Immunity starts in the gut. Keep the good bacteria stronger than the bad bacteria
Silver shield- Powerful for any bacteria based threats! Easy to take and virtually tasteless.
OnGuard Essential Oil- Powerful blend of oils to boost the immune system. Use just the oil or find it in hand sanitizer, hand soap, cleaner concentrate, toothpaste and mouthwash.

Stress Support- Ease worries and anxious feelings by calming the mind and the nervous system.

Magnesium- Wonderful for sleeping, stress, and relaxing muscles. Add the powder to your drink or rub on magnesium cream before bed and before leaving for school.
Liquid Calm- A blend of oils especially for calming emotions and anxious feelings

And my absolute favorite: The Kids Collection!
Stress, Immune, Focus, Calming, Pain and Motivation support all in one simple kit. Diluted for kids, easy to take with them to school and flash cards to teach them which ones they need for which issues!

All items available at the Country Cupboard.

Natural Hair Care

7/31/2019

Benefit from the natural properties of essential oils by incorporating them into your hair care routine. dōTERRA offers many DIYs for your hair. These recipes are moisturizing, detangling, repairing, cleansing, and wonderfully scented. They hold your hair in place, offer texture, and are protecting. If you are looking for natural alternatives to your hair products, essential oils are the perfect option.

For the full list of essential oil hair DIYs read here.

Frankincense- The King of Oils

7/5/2019

This week I'm spotlighting Frankincense Essential Oil. It’s wonderful woody aroma is uplifting for the mood, supportive for the nervous system, wonderful for skin health and essential for healthy inflammation levels. For anyone seeking a helpful essential oil tip, always remember, if in doubt, use Frankincense.

Do you ever experience irritating razor bumps? Provide relief to your skin with this do-it-yourself Razor Relief Serum enhanced with Frankincense essential oil. Frankincense is one of the best oils to help skin feel and look rejuvenated. By using this serum infused with Frankincense oil, the chemical properties of the oil will aid in reducing appearances of skin imperfections and the serum will benefit the irritated skin by soothing the sensitive razor bumps for an all-day appearance and feel your skin will love.

For more information on doTERRA Frankincense, visit the spotlight here.

July 05th, 2019

7/5/2019

Choosing a Brand for Your Supplements

6/7/2019

Have you ever walked down the supplement isle of a store to find a supplement and left feeling more confused? How do you know which brand is REALLY good for you?

Natural products and supplements aren't regulated by the FDA and can contain any levels of fillers and impurities in them while claiming to be high quality. The best way to know if your supplement is pure is to research the company and it's quality standards.

1. Bio Available- Is your supplement bio available, meaning does it break down in your body in a form that you can use? Try putting your supplement in water to see if it dissolves. If it doesn't dissolve, then it's not bio available.

2. Safety and Potency- Does the company manufactures their own products? 85% of brands don't make or test their products. These sellers aren't responsible for their quality.

3. Testing- What tests do they run on your supplements to check for quality and purity? Are they transparent about testing and results? Do they have their own laboratory and scientific team? Are their products also tested by a third party company?

doTERRA and Nature's Sunshine ensure quality, run 600 quality tests for potency, herbal content and cleanliness. They grow crops around the world in their natural habitat and visit their facilities around the world to see first hand their manufacturing practices and make sure the manufacturer has good sustainability. They research and test for potency based on climate, time harvested and natural habitat.

These companies are so committed to quality they would rather not offer a product than sell something that is poor quality. This is why they are my top choice of supplements and natural products!

The best test is they work and you see the results. You can't change peoples lives with average products.

Make Your Own Natural First Aid Kit

5/31/2019

Golden Salve-A tiny jar of WONDERS! This is my go to for any cuts, scrapes, bumps, painful, irritated or damaged skin. It soothes swelling and pain and speeds up repair time. $30.39

Activated Charcoal- Absorbs irritants in the digestive tract. Perfect for loose stools, poisoning or spider bites. Dosage may need to be altered depending upon the toxicity of condition. Apply an open capsule mixed with Correct X or Silver Shield Gel for bites. $31.55
*For poisoning call the Poison Control Center. Do not take with prescription medication.

Tri-ease-Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil in a convenient capsule for traveling. Essential for those who suffer from seasonal threats when enjoying the outside. $30.67

Terrashield- Non-toxic, effective and vanilla scented bug repellent. Small and easy to carry and apply! $13.99

OnGuard Softgels-Great for those unexpected immune challenges! $34.67

Echinacea/Golden Seal- Boosts immunity and is especially good for sniffles and respiratory threats. $32.25

Natural Magnesium Calm- Powdered magnesium. Perfect for adding to water or juice to keep bowels moving, support stress and restful sleep. $30.99

Essential Oil Key chain ($8.49)
with the following oils:
Peppermint-Keeps you alert when driving (add to water or car diffuser), soothes digestion and cools.
Ginger-Soothes upset stomach in the car, plane or boat
Balance-Supports body with stress, soothes mood and calms emotions.
Deep Blue- Apply to sore muscles and joints
Serenity- Promotes restful sleep
Lavender-Soothes irritated skin and calms mood
Frankincense-Supports healthy inflammation, nervous system and works for any situation
Melaleuca- Apply to bites and stings and cleans broken skin

Hand Sanitizer- Alcohol free with OnGuard to gently ward off germs and strengthen your immunity. $2.59

Breathe Stick- Convenience of Breathe in a stick. Easy and simple to apply! $11.33

Breathe Drops- A soothing menthol lozenge. Wonderful for tickles, congestion and any respiratory irritation. $15.99

OnGuard Drops- A delightful cinnamon lozenge. Amazing for those sore throats and tickles and boosting immunity! $15.99

Want to See the Positive Side of Life?

5/15/2019

St John's Wort is a beautiful yellow flowering shrub. It also has some beautiful properties as a supplement. It is uplifting to the mood helping you see the positive side of life and supportive to the nervous system. It can be applied topically to soothe cuts and injuries as well as help nerve tissue grow back.

St John's Wort is on SALE this week at the Country Cupboard! Save $8 now through May 24th.

Normally $43.25, now $35.25

Blood Sugar Support

5/15/2019

Do you struggle with balancing your blood sugar? Are you looking for a natural product that can help you with that?

SugarReg is a formula that helps to overcome cellular resistance to insulin and is supportive for people with blood sugar challenges. It's great for an overall program and can decrease insulin requirements.

Stop in at the Country Cupboard in Fairbury to save $9 off a bottle. Normally $38.49. Sale $29.49. Sale ends June 12th.

Refreshing Rosemary!

5/7/2019

Rosemary is an aromatic, evergreen shrub whose leaves are frequently used to flavor foods such as stuffing, pork, roast lamb, chicken, and turkey. Along with its culinary applications, Rosemary has many benefits. Rosemary supports healthy digestion* and internal organ function.*Taken internally, it helps to reduce nervous tension and occasional fatigue.*

My favorite way to use Rosemary is rub a drop on my wrist and then breath in for mental clarity and energy.

For a satisfying dinner at home, try dōTERRA’s Rosemary Zucchini Fettuccine through the link below.
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipe-rosemary-zucchini-fettuccine

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Luscious Lemon!

3/27/2019

dōTERRA Lemon is great for promoting a positive mood, supporting a healthy respiratory function, and naturally cleansing the body to aid in digestion.

My favorite way to use Lemon is by rubbing in on my nose, cheek bones and sinus areas when I feel tightness and tension. It seems to clear and release the tension. I also love it for removing sticky things and unwanted marks on clothes and furniture!

Do you love a clean, fresh, and citrus aroma? dōTERRA Lemon essential oil in the perfect combination of all three. Lemon has many purposeful functions, especially when it comes to cleaning surfaces in your home. Add Lemon oil to a spray bottle of water to clean tables, countertops, and other surfaces. Lemon oil also makes a great furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes.

With spring right around the corner, check out 10 different ways to use Lemon in your cleaning routine. https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/10-Ways-to-Spring-Clean-With-Lemon