Over the past month, I’ve spent hours on the phone and in conversations answering questions, speaking truth, encouraging those who are struggling and providing loads of tips and resources in responses to the environmental crisis happening right now. We're definitely in some interesting times! If there’s anything I could say to YOU face-to-face, it would be this…you have the tools you need, and do not let fear creep in! I remember ...
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Guest Post: Essential Oil DIY Ideas
You guys are going to love this post from my dear friend and fellow essential oil enthusiast, Dana Moore. If you know me, you know that I'm anything BUT a DIY'er. In fact, I run the complete opposite direction when it comes to making anything crafty or creative. However, there are 2 exceptions to my DIY avoidance. 1. If it involves making food because I do a lot of that! And 2. a new found obsession with making my own cleaning and body ...
How to Use Essential Oils and Supplements to Improve Your Digestion
Do you struggle with digestion and gut issues? I don’t think I’ve ever been more thankful for an essential oil, then when tummy troubles hit our house. DigestZen Essential Oil has made such a huge difference for our family because it works so incredibly fast…and by fast, I mean, my son can wake up with a bellyache, put 2 drops of DigestZen Essential Oil over his belly button with a tiny bit of coconut oil and literally be up and running ...
Life Is Lived in the Moment
It's rare that my sweet husband, Josh, shares his heart and thoughts publicly. I'm usually the only one who benefits from his wisdom and advice. However, after a series of bribes and possibly begging, he publicly shares his perspective on what it was like to walk through cancer with our son to try and offer hope and guidance to other dads or partners also navigating this crazy hard journey. I cried when I read it because I not only ...
What Makes Yarrow|Pom Essential Oil So Powerful?
Yarrow|Pom is one of doTERRA’s newly released essential oils, and it has some incredibly powerful benefits, including: Supports the immune system Regulates inflammation in the body Supports healthy hormones, skin and cardiovascular health So, for last 3 months, I’ve been taking 3 drops in a veggie capsule every morning, as well as, applying it topically to my skin with my moisturizer every evening. Here’s what I’ve noticed: ...
3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When You’re in Crisis
When we’re in the middle of a crisis, we often feel like we are just barely keeping our heads above water. Stress levels spiral, we don’t sleep well, and we don’t take the time to take care of ourselves. If we have self-care practices (and let’s face it – many of us don’t!) they often start to slip when things go wrong in our lives. That can skyrocket our stress levels, which makes every crisis feel even worse. When we’re under a ...
4 Essential Oil Blends to Use During Cancer Treatment
As you may have heard me say, prior to my son’s cancer diagnosis, I had never experienced or even used essential oils. However, thanks to my sister who is also a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and my friend, Pamala, who is a Naturopathic Doctor, that quickly changed. With the unexpected health crisis, I was desperate to try anything! So, they gave us some simple instructions and explanations on how to help improve his immune ...
