Fiber and Diet

       Back a couple of months ago, I visited a new doctor. My first woman doctor and younger then me. She doesn't seem to be a pill pusher. We talked and I showed her my test results from last years Health Fair . The results showed my sugar and cholesterol were slightly high. She advised me to get 30 -35 grams of fiber a day. I never realized how much that is. Its really hard to do. Young Living's "Balance Complete" has 11 grams per serving and that makes it a lot easier. But to get that much fiber in a "normal" diet takes a lot of work.
       I just learned today that 1oz of Pumpkin seeds has 11 grams of fiber so, I'll be eating a lot more of them. I'm pretty good about eating whole wheat grains and all that but with out the "Balance Complete", its a task to get the amount of fiber the doctors are recommending.   
   

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Thieves Essential oil

Thieves essential oil blend is hands down my favorite oil of the season. Well really, one of my favorite oils ever. Young Living produces only therapeutic grade essential oils from organic ingredients, so you can be sure that this organic germ killer is of the highest quality. Nothing is more effective, yet completely natural and chemical free.
Thieves essential oil is a blend of highly anti-viral, anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-infectious oils. The formula was created by four thieves in 15th century France who would cover themselves with oils to prevent contracting the plague when robbing plague victims. When they were arrested, they were given a lighter sentence in exchange for their secret formula. The most powerful ingredient in this organic germ killer oil is Clove oil, which is the highest scoring single oil on the ORAC scale (which is one of the most sensitive and reliable methods for measuring a substance's antioxidant capacity). Clove is highly antiviral and antibacterial, and has a delicious, sweet scent. Clove is blended with Lemon (powerful antioxidant), Cinnamon Bark (digestive aid and support), Eucalyptus Radiata (highly antibacterial) and Rosemary (energizing and antimicrobial) to create the most powerful organic germ killer oil on the market today. A 1997 study at Weber State University found Thieves blend to be 99.96% effective in killing airborne micro-organisms.
Young Living has created an entire line of Thieves products, making this organic germ killer simple to incorporate into your everyday life. When the oil itself is diffused, it kills airborne germs, odors, micro-organisms and even molds. Applied topically to the bottoms of the feet or ingested in a capsule, Thieves organic germ killer properties boosts your immunity with anti-viral and anti-bacterial capabilities. The line of soaps and oral care products cleanse without adding synthetic ingredients, and the household cleaner is highly effective without harsh chemical cleaners.
Thieves essential oil blend is a must if you are looking for a healthy, organic germ killer, especially for the cold and flu season. Essential oils are an amazing, powerful way to make your life healthier and more enjoyable, and the Thieves oil blend is hands down one of the most amazing oils out there.

As a massage therapist and all around wellness junkie, the addition of essential oils to my life has been nothing but one of the best decisions I've ever made. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Valerie_Cehonski

The Power of Positive Energy

    Yesterday, I applied as a janitor at the library. It pays more and its about the same number of hours as the job I'm working. How dirty could a library bathroom get? Right?
    I was just thinking about how great that job would actually be if I got it. It would put me right in the place I need to be, to read, write and do research. I would be here almost every day instead of a couple of days a week.
    Some would see this as coincidence and maybe they would be right. But its funny, ever since I've fully embraced trying to be a more compassionate person, being more forgiving and loving with out fear. Trying to not judge others and trying to put out positive things in this life. Its funny but more and more good, helpful people are put before me, more opportunities are put before me. I know it sounds like a lot of WHOO WHOO and HOODOOO. All I know is I've been reading about these things I talk about in this blog for years. The Young Living Essential oils and products I've been using for three years. All I can say it seems to be working for me. I'm not perfect, things don't always work out, but more and more positive things seem to be coming my way.
    I urge you to try some of these things in your own life and see if they don't make a positive influence.













   

Air and Water for Good Health

      It's easy said you need water and air to live. But these days you have to be careful of the quality of the air and water.
     If you buy water then you must know that most bottled water is no more than tap water. Most of the vitamin waters don't really have enough of the vitamins to do you any good. Be sure and only buy water from an artisan well or naturally occurring mineral water. Its true most of us don't drink enough water. I suggest everyone carry a bottle of water with them where ever they go. Replace your sodas with good water. Flavor your water with a couple of drops of Peppermint oil or lemon juice. 

      There can not be enough said for deep breathing. Feeling stressed, irritated, at the end of your rope? Then sit and take some deep breaths. Breath deep into your abdomen, filling your whole midsection. Then let it slowly out. Quite your mind, concentrating on your breath. Do this for a few minutes and I guarantee you will fill better!

Weight Loss and Better Health in the New Year

I know a lot of folk’s take stock of their lives at the end of the year and make New Year’s Resolutions. A lot of people want to lose weight and gain better health in the coming year. I’d like to tell you about something that has really helped me a lot.
“Restore Your Core” by Young Living helped me a lot in my weight loss. I’m not going to try to tell you it was the only thing. Like any other weight loss plan I included exercise and watched what I ate. But the “Restore Your Core” plan, I feel, played a major part in my initial weight loss.
The package comes with Ningxia Red, a drink infused with essential oils and Wolf berries.
Wolf berries have one of the highest amounts of antioxidants of any of the products out there. It is shown that the people who live in the province of China where the wolf berries are grown have one of the highest longevity rates . It comes with a meal replacement called “Balance Complete”. I can not say enough good things about this product. For one thing, unlike a lot of the meal replacement drinks,” Balance Complete” actually taste good! This super-food based meal replacement is a powerful energizer and nutritive cleanser, has an impressive 11 grams of fiber, its high in protein, enzymes and vitamins. It absorbs toxins, satisfies the appetite and balances blood sugar. When I lost 35 lbs I was drinking 3 shakes a day. The first day or two I was a little hungry. I snacked on apples and on Young Living’s Apricot Manna Bars. Sometime around the third day I lost any hungry feelings I might have had. After that just like the literature says. My body got used to the good nutrients I was putting into my body and the water I was drinking. I lost all my bad food cravings and to this day, I don’t eat hardly any pizza. Which is saying a lot, it used to be a major part of my diet. Also with your package comes a box of core supplements. Conveniently packaged in am, noon and pm daily packs. “True Source” uses nutrient-dense super fruits and vegetables to deliver a full spectrum of bioactive vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It contains”Longevity” which has ultra-antioxidant essential oils working at the cellular level to protect cell growth and prevent abnormal cell growth. “Omega Blue”provides a clinically proven dose of pure fish oil and an essential oil blend that supports a healthy inflammatory response and supports a normal cholesterol level. “Life Five” provides five of the most clinically proven and advanced probiotics, including three super strains that represent the most health-promoting and viable strains ever prepared in a supplement. This all comes together in a “Restore Your Core” package. Because I had just been diagnosed with type two diabetes and I have been so totally sold on the importance of a healthy digestive tract ( Not only by Young Living but by a lot of other literature I’ve recently read) I also took two other Young Living products. “Digest and Cleanse” a premium essential oil blend that supports healthy digestion and natural cleansing of the body. The other is “Essintialzyme”, a multi enzyme and essential oil blend that promotes a balanced and healthy digestive function.
Now just like anything natural, your not going to see results over night. I hardly saw any results the first 30 days. You have to give it at least 60 days, I suggest 90. I noticed that even after quitting taking these products that for about a month that my metabolism was still pretty high. Even recently, I put my weight gain in check and even lost 8 lbs just by drinking one shake for breakfast and taking the supplements. This was without doing any exercise, but I did watch what I was eating a little better.
If your serious about losing weight and gaining good health I strongly suggest you try these products. I guarantee you will see and feel a difference!

Introductory into Essintial Oils

Aromatherapy is a popular alternative therapy. People today purchase a wide variety of products, from scented candles to bubble baths. Below is a listing of some of the most popular oils and the ailments which they can be used to treat.

Jasmine

This magnificent oil is an excellent skin balancer. A couple of drops of the oil in the bathtub counteracts anxiety, tiredness and the effects of PMS, and calms dried up skin as well as aches and pains, making you really feel uplifted and relaxed.

Rosemary

This particular invigorating oil revives flagging energy and used in massage therapy it can soothe weary, rigid muscles and menstrual pain. Inhalation really helps to clear the head as well as cure headaches.

Eucalyptus

In a vapor inhalation, eucalyptus can be a fantastic treatment for catarrh, sinusitis plus throat infections. Diluted in carrier oil it is usually dabbed on the skin as an insect repellent and treat head lice.

Sandalwood

Calming as well as soothing, sandalwood oil can be used to relieve dry coughs, as well as dry skin disorders such as eczema. It can also be beneficial in cases of cystitis and diarrhea.

Peppermint

This stimulating, clean-scented oil is helpful to the digestive and respiratory systems. Additionally it is reviving, and can help get rid of tiredness, headache and migraine.

Rose

Abundantly flowered and feminine in scent, rose oil is wonderful for woman's problems. It can help numerous menstrual irregularity and sexual problems, reduces anxiety and stress and it is used by aromatherapists to relieve liver congestion.

Tea Tree

Powerfully antiseptic and anti-fungal, this is certainly one of the most beneficial oils of all, and can often be used undiluted. Treats cold sores, vaginal thrush, athlete's foot, boils as well as infected wounds, can be helpful in cystitis, and is particularly useful for infectious diseases.

Lavender

One of the most popular of all oils, lavender is actually healing and refreshing. It soothes sunburn, can help the curing of burns and skin damage, and is used to treat eczema, fungal infections and irritated, flaking scalp. It can be applied undiluted.

Ginger

Ginger oil is warming and drying, and is beneficial for conditions involving phlegm, including catarrh and an unsettled digestive system. It is used in massage therapy for arthritis and muscular pain. It can be helpful for virtually any type of nausea.

Aromatherapy oils can be enjoyed in various ways, in baths and oil burners, for massages, inhalations, as well as mouthwashes and gargles. Even though the oils are natural substances they are also powerful chemicals and need to be used with care. They should never be taken orally and should always be diluted unless otherwise stated.


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