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Stress. Who of Us Can Say We Don't Have Any?

9/4/2020

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Whew! Does anyone else feel like the last six months have pushed you to the edge? I have! As we have all faced so many changes, uncertainty and fear, our bodies have felt it too! 

Stress isn't just something we deal with. It's the major cause of most health problems! We probably all know that stress isn't good for us and we should do something to manage it but what should we do? 

Sometimes our stress is obvious but are there times where our bodies are stressed that we don't even realize it? Our body constantly gives us signals to tell us what it needs. We just have to listen.  Stress can be manifested by: 

  • weight gain- especially in the belly area
  • headaches
  • sleep disturbances
  • depression
  • irritability
  • insulin dependency
  • sugar cravings
  • fatigue
  • feeling overwhelmed
  • heart palpitations
  • digestive discomfort
  • hormone imbalances

As I've felt the impacts of increased stress in the last few months, I've had to increase my stress management skills. These are a few my favorite go-tos: 
  • Avoid sugar and eat whole foods
  • Exercise daily
  • Journal and take time to be still! 
  • Supplement with magnesium, B-Complex, Nervous Fatigue and Ashwaganda (all available at the Country Cupboard)
  • Sleep 7-8 hours every night

If you give your body what it needs, it will heal itself! Do yourself a favor and give your body some self care!
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Adaptiv. What We All Have to be Right Now

5/15/2020

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Adaptiv is a new blend that doTERRA came out with last fall. Little did doTERRA know how much we would need this oil in six months! It's become my purse buddy and goes with me everywhere I go! 
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Adaptiv helps your body adjust to stress by supporting healthy cortisol levels. What that means is, it helps you to:
*Sleep better
*Feel less anxious
*Sustain attention
*Ease irritability 
*Improve energy

It has a fresh but calming scent with Wild Orange, Lavender, Copaiba, Spearmint, Magnolia, Rosemary, Neroli, and Sweetgum oils in the blend.  

*To use- Roll on wrist or back of the neck or diffuse 2-3 drops to ease tension and stress.  Learn more here. ​
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Dealing with Chronic Stress

2/8/2019

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Did you know that prolonged stress can lead to adrenal fatigue?

Our adrenal glands are responsible for producing and secreting steroid hormones like cortisol, estrogen and testosterone. These hormones affect every tissue and organ in your body but also effect the way you think and feel. The primary function of the adrenal glands are to help your body deal with stress.

When you are chronically stressed, you can fatigue and depress your adrenal glands leading you to feel like this:
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  • Trouble sleeping
  • Irritable
  • Feeling wired but tired
  • Muscle tension
  • Feeling run down, overwhelmed and exhausted
  • Dark circles under eyes
  • Sugar and carborhydate cravings
  • Weight gain
  • Light headness
  • Hair loss

Nervous Fatigue has been personally helpful with reducing the effects of chronic stress and is my go-to recommendation for anyone who is feeling wired but tired! Vitamin B6 can also be very helpful to support your sleep cycles, mood and brain function! 
Nervous Fatigue TCM Concentrate
  • Relieves stress
  • Promotes feelings of well-being
  • Nourishes the circulatory and nervous systems
  • Supports digestion
  • Promotes sleep
  • Invigorates the body

Vitamin B6
  • Supports brain function
  • Regulates mood
  • Regulates sleep cycles
  • Eases PMS 
  • Eases morning sickness
  • Promotes healthy blood pressure levels
  • Nourishes eye health
  • Raises plasma levels
  • Promotes healthy blood vessels


This week save $5 off both Nervous Fatigue and Vitamin B6 at the Country Cupboard. 

Contact me for more information about chronic stress and adrenal fatigue!
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Basil...One of My Favorites!

8/24/2018

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Basil has come to be one of my favorite oils! It's my go-to oil when I need mental focus and energy when I am dragging. I use two drops internally every morning to support my adrenals and my body with stress. 

As the kids are getting back to school, it’s important to help them stay focused while doing their school work. Diffuse dōTERRA Basil essential oil in your child’s study area to promote a sense of focus for tasks that require mental clarity creating a perfect stress-relieving experience.

Not only can Basil be used to promote focus and alertness, but it can also add a little extra flavor to your cooking. The spicy, yet herbal taste of Basil adds the perfect flavor for meats, pastas, and entrée dishes.

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Tired but Wired!

4/1/2017

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Adrenal glands are tiny glands that help us manage our stress. When we have ongoing stress, these glands become fatigued! This may cause you to: 
  • have trouble going to sleep and staying asleep
  • wake up feeling groggy and tired
  • have nervous energy and irritability
  • feel stressed and overwhelmed
  • have sugar cravings
  • have low blood pressure
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Managing stress is the #1 way to overcome adrenal fatigue. Try exercising, massage, meditation, exercises, going to bed/getting up at the same time, and hot baths. Adaptogens, like Mito2Max, are great supplements for supporting adrenals as well as NutriCalm, Zinc and Vitamin C. (All available at the Country Cupboard). 

If you would like to learn more about this, I would love to hear from you!
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