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3 Key Benefits to Deep Breathing

2/24/2022

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3 KEY BENEFITS TO DEEP BREATHING

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1- REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY
Deep breathing calms the body, helps it feel safe and counteracts the body's "fight or flight" response. It releases tension which can improve things such as high blood pressure, headaches, muscle tension and sleep. It can also help lower cortisol which can help with weight loss, emotional balance and exhaustion.

2- CAN IMPROVE DIGESTION
Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion and a hiatal hernia can result from tension and anxiousness. Deep breathing can improve the gut brain connection, improve physical responses to stress and release tension in the solar plexus.  

3- REMOVAL OF TOXINS
Our lungs is one of our detox organs. 70% of toxins can be released if we are breathing properly. This makes our body and our brains healthy. 

How to Deep Breath
Deep breathing strengthens your diaphragm and allows your lungs to fully expand creating better oxygen exchange and strengthening core muscles. 

*Sit in a comfortable position and place your hand on your stomach
*With your mouth closed, breath in and allow your lungs to fully expand. The hand on your stomach should move out. 
*Hold your breath for a count of 7. 
*Slowly release your breath while blowing air out from your mouth until you have completely exhaled. 
*Continue deep breathing for 5-10 minutes

You can also do square breathing for extra support for the nervous system. 
*Breathe in for 4 seconds
*Hold for 4 seconds
*Breathe out for 4 seconds
*Hold for 4 seconds
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Why Choose Natural Skin Care?

10/28/2021

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Why Choose Natural Skin Care? 

Did you know?
  • The average home contains 62 toxic chemicals that we are routinely exposed to.
  • The average women exposes her self to 167 chemicals on her body with her daily beauty routine. 
  • ​Over 80,000 chemicals are approved by the FDA but only 7% of those have been tested for safety. 

Why Does Natural Skin Care Matter? 
  • Skin absorbs substance directly into blood stream
  • Industry is highly unregulated
  • Claims may be misleading (natural, maximum strength, instant results
  • Chemicals in skin products are
    • Skin irritants
    • Endocrine disruptors (create hormone imbalances)
    • Carcinogenic (cancer causing)

It can be overwhelming to know where to start to replace your toxic skin care products! But it doesn't have to be!

Let me guide you with a few simple steps.
1- Go to EWG- see how toxic your current products are
2- doTERRA has a complete selection of:  skin care, hair care and body products
3- DIYer's- make your own easy, simple hair conditioner, shave gel, face scrub 

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Rosemary Cedarwood Hair Conditioner
Fill an 8 oz glass pump bottle 3/4 of the way with apple cider vinegar. Add 5 drops of Rosemary and 5 drops of Cedarwood essential oils. Fill remaining bottle with water. 

To use: Pump conditioner on hair after shampooing and leave in for 1-2 minutes and then rinse. 

Blue Tansy Facial Scrub
In a small container mix 1/2 cup of almond meal and 1/2 cup of oat flour. Add 7 drops of Blue Tansy essential oil (or any oil of your choice for skin, although Blue Tansy smells the best and is my favorite). Massage well to incorporate oil into flours. 

To use: Use approximately 2 tsp of scrub and add a small amount of water to form a paste the consistency of baby cereal. Rub on face to exfoliate for a minute and then rinse well. 

Lavender Shave Gel
In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 of aloe vera gel and 6 drops of Lavender essential oil. Whisk until uniformly combined. Using a funnel, pour into 4 oz glass pump bottle. 


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I'D LOVE MORE OF YOUR RECIPES!
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Ditch and Switch to Toxin Free Products!

9/16/2021

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Ditch and Switch to Toxin Free Products
Now is the time.... to discover the importance of ditching toxic cleaners and making the switch to effective, safe and beautifully scented natural options!


Most of us are aware that there are harmful chemicals in our cleaning products. Despite knowing it's not good for us, the smell of bleach might make some of you feel like your home is clean. And maybe you are reluctant to change from what you've always done. 

But what if I told you there was a way to have the smell of a clean home with products that actually got rid of germs AND were safe for you? 

Join me for a free "Ditch and Switch Natural Cleaning" class!
September 30th, 7 pm @ my house
602 Michael Ct, Fairbury, IL

Highlights of the class include: 
  • Uncover toxins hiding in your home
  • How they are harming you
  • Easy ways to replace them 

*Bonus* Everyone who purchases the Cleaning Kit, will get a FREE doTERRA Microfiber cleaning cloth! 



SIGN ME UP FOR THE CLASS!
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