Loving Touch with Essential Oils

Whether you are the friend of a furry, feathered, or scaly being, you probably enjoy holding and petting your companion animal. This type of loving touch can also help keep your pet’s internal terrain inhospitable to pathogens. Daily “oil petting” for general prevention and promotion of well-being is simple. Incorporate these six steps into your daily routine: Choose one of these five fabulous oils for your best friend: Peace & Calming® essential oil blend helps relax the nervous system and can release tension. Sacred Mountain™ is...

Connecting to the Earth Helps Create Abu...

Aroma Yoga® Tips: Before going into standing balancing poses, place a few drops of Abundance™ essential oil blend on the bottoms of your feet, your sacrum (the flat bone of your lower back), and on the back of your neck. Take some time to fully experience its aroma. As you are inhaling this oil, evoke the feelings of being strongly rooted to the earth, being safe and secure. The earth element moves slowly. I suggest deliberately slowing down and deepening your breath as you move into your balancing poses such as mountain pose or tree pose. I also put a few drops of...

Connecting to the Earth Helps Create Abu...

Do you feel worried about your finances? Are you concerned with how you are going to pay your bills? Are you in debt? You can shift your state of being so that you can attract more wealth, create abundance, and reduce these types of stress. As a bodywork therapy expert, I think it’s very important to take into account the connection between the body and mind, especially when you want to make changes in your life. Notice how your body feels as you read this article, paying attention to your hips and lower back. I’d like to give you a little background information so you...

May’s Recipe: Lemon Papaya Boats, Nutmeg...

This is a favorite springtime breakfast or snack that aids in digestion and assists with healthy assimilation. Papaya may prevent constipation with the protein called papain, a natural digestive enzyme. Macadamia dairy-free cheese is cultured and enhanced with Young Living’s Life 5™ probiotic, which promotes good intestinal flora. Young Living lemon and nutmeg essential oils complement each component and add a mild, fresh flavor to the dish. Until next month: Orange Banana Ice Cream, Mint Raspberry Coulis Happy Eating! Chef Mandy Lemon Papaya Boats (Yields 4...

Rejuvenate Your Skin

As summer approaches there is a lot of talk about detoxifying your body for weight loss, but our skin is often overlooked. However, nothing can substitute for a fresh, radiant complexion! Take the weekend to treat your outer layer to some much-needed detox and pampering that will treat your insides, too. Here is an easy regimen I have tried and love: Day 1 Evening Clear your clutter. Straighten up, do a load of laundry, and clear the coffee table or counter. This will get you in the right place for inner cleansing. Stock your fridge. Prepare to fill your body with...