Balms and Manna Blog

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

Dealing with Chronic Stress

2/8/2019

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:

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!

Super Powered Omega 3

2/1/2019

Omega-3s are crucial nutrients responsible for

heart health
cognitive function
mental stability
joint health
healthy inflammation levels
skin and gut health

And because your body doesn't produce Omega-3, you need to consume at least 7 ounces of oily fish (mackerel, sardines, salmon, and herring) per week. If you find it hard to get this in your diet, consider Super Omega-3.

Quality is of utmost importance when it comes to Omegas due to them easily becoming rancid. Nature's Sunshine's quality is their primary focus so you can rest assured this will give you the benefits you are looking for!

This week save $5 (normally $38.65) off Super Omega-3 at the Country Cupboard.

Contact me for more information!

Women's Health

1/18/2019

Do you suffer from painful, frustrating hormonal irregularities? Do you wish there was something to ease your monthly issues or help you through menopause? Check out these great supplements for women's health! Available at the Country Cupboard in Fairbury.

Nature’s Sunshine
Female Comfort $24.75

Aids in pre menopause symptoms
Eases occasional hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, cramping, headaches, irritability
Supports hormone changes

Nature’s Sunshine
Menstrual Reg $28.05 SALE $24.99

Help regulate cycles, especially heavy bleeding
Supports out of control periods in terms of volume, length and pain
Eases bloating and weight gain

doTERRA
Phytoestrogen $52.67

Aids in pre menopause symptoms and PMS
Eases occasional hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, cramping, headaches, irritability, breast tenderness, bloating
Supports healthy bones

Lemon

12/28/2018

Did you know that Lemon is dōTERRA’s top-selling essential oil? That’s right! Lemon essential oil is a powerful cleansing agent that can help aid in digestion.* With its multiple benefits and uses, Lemon is also great for purifying the air and enhancing the flavor of desserts and main dishes. When diffused, Lemon is very uplifting and energizing and has been shown to help improve mood.

My favorite way to use Lemon is in my water every morning to aid in detoxification, focus and energy plus I love the taste!

Does your house become a little messy after enjoying the holidays? To help alleviate any mess, try using this amazing DIY recipe for reusable dust wipes with Lemon essential oil.

*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.

Happy Tummies

11/27/2018

Stomach Support
So many little things happen to us in a week. In the big picture, they are not "health concerns", but when they happen, they grab our attention.

This week someone reached out to me with stomach upset. It's not always easy to identify what's causing it. It could be anxious feelings, a stuck digestive system, a little tummy bug, lack of sleep, travel, etc.

Here's what I shared with her because she wasn't sure why it was happening.

*Drink lots of water.
*Use magnesium (citrate is best) (this helps with cleaning out the digestive system and with stress).
*Rub Serenity and/or Lavender on your feet or over your heart. (for calming)
*Use Bergamot in water. (for all types of stress)
*Do Deep Breathing (breathe in 5 seconds through nose, hold 5 seconds, breathe out 5 seconds through mouth, repeat 5 times). (for stress)
*Rub DigestZen (or Peppermint) or tummy. (digestive support)
*Rub Ginger on tummy. (calms tummy)
*Rub Lemon on tummy or use in water. (helps move stuck digestion system)
*Use OnGuard on bottom of feet. (immune support).
*Vitamin D3 is helpful for stress and immune support, especially during this time of year.

Stop, Drop and Roll: Fertility and What You Can Do

11/13/2018

It can be an emotional word. But you don't have to stand back and hurt. Here are a few things you can do to support your body.

De-stress. Serenity, Balance, Peace and Whisper.
Detox. Reduce toxin exposure. Avoid toxic cleaning and body/facial products. Clean out your medicine cabinet.
Gut Support. Good green, fermented, fibrous food.
Love on your liver. Zendocrine, Lemon, Rosemary
Hormone Control. PhytoEstrogen, Clary Calm

And here's an oil blend you can use:

12 drops Clary Sage
10 drops Fennel
7 drops Geranium
8 drops of Lavender
8 drops of Bergamot

Add to a 10mL roller and fill with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Use on abdomen 2x day.

If you'd like to try this blend, but don't have the oils. Contact us. We can make one especially for you.

Turmeric

11/6/2018

A new essential oil released by doTERRA this fall! Grown in India, this oil is a great antioxidant and has so many other health benefits!

What are the benefits of the essential oil (verse the curcumin/turmeric supplement)?
*The oil is more absorbable to the body.
*Easily acts on cellular membranes.

Benefits :
*Helps maintain healthy:
-cholesterol levels
-blood pressure levels
-inflammation levels
-nervous system
-immune system (when taken internally)
*Powerful antioxidant (helps keeps cells healthy)
*Cleans mouth
*Neuroprotective
*Helps with positive mood
*Great for skin health - reducing the appearance of blemishes
*Also helps with weight management, joint comfort, circulation, liver and digestive track health.

Why I Use It:
*Healthy inflammation levels
*Joint comfort
*Cell vitality

How To Use It:
*Internally: 1-2 drops for cell vitality and protection
*Topical: Calms tissue
*Diffuse to promote a positive mood
*Use with Yarrow/Pom (coming next month) topically for great skin health

Learn more here.