Chew on this…

For thousands of years, different cultures have chewed a variation of gum-like substances. The Greeks chewed mastic tree sap; Mayans used sapodilla tree sap; Native Americans preferred spruce sap; and ancient Middle Eastern travelers used frankincense oleoresin. Although there are many reasons to chew gum, some of the most interesting (at least to me) include to promote oral health and to help control appetite. Frankincense oleoresin was traditionally chewed by ancient Middle Eastern travelers during long journeys when days were long and food was scarce. These days, you...

Don’t Forget the Thieves!

I have been using Young Living essential oils for nearly 12 years. Their powerful, potent, and immediate effects never cease to amaze me! This past week I had the honor of once again teaching doctors, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, and other medical staff of UCLA Health Systems the Essential Oils Therapy component of the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT) Program. Fashion designer, long-time yogini, philanthropist, and Young Living enthusiast Donna Karan founded the UZIT program. In the UZIT training, participants are encouraged to become personally...

Part Two: Overcoming Concerns

In my previous blog post, I discussed how our motivation tends to falter when results are slow or don’t match our preset expectations. I named a few factors that may hinder our success (family, health, work, energy level, etc.). What about those of us whose excuses aren’t centered on motivation? Emotional, spiritual, and health concerns—past or present—can put extra weight on your shoulders and keep you from the happiness you deserve. Although the Slique™ Challenge focuses on weight, it also goes hand-in-hand with Young Living’s mantra of wellness, purpose, and...

Part One: Motivating through the Excuses

With the Slique Challenge  in full swing and convention only a few months away, now is the time to push your weight-management goals on the way to good health—and the grand prizes aren’t too shabby either! It’s usually about this time many people begin to wander from their resolutions and goals. Factors can include family time, health, work, and energy level, but we need to ask ourselves if these are legitimate concerns or just excuses. I often find myself letting my laziness justify my excuses, especially when my goals are not always on my mind. If we aren’t...

Five Secrets to Having More Energy and V...

I recently spoke at the 2011 Convention as a member of Young Living Essential Oils’ Integrative Health Professional Council on a panel with Dr. Carolyn De Marco, Dr. Peter Minke, Dr. Dan Purser, and Dr. Edward Close. We shared some of the ways we use essential oils with our patients and clients to improve energy and vitality. In the spirit of keeping this conversation going with all of you, here is my first in a series of five secrets to having more energy and vitality: Do you find yourself overwhelmed with feelings of anger or sadness or are you stuck in a...