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...

Shake, Pour, Enjoy

“Which essential oils do you recommend adding to the new NingXia Red?” is a popular question I see on a regular basis. My answer, “It depends on your focus.” I know, Iknow, that is probably not the answer you are looking for. I want to walk you through some steps for customizing your NingXia Red. Step 1 Determine your need. Everyone has their own special desires. My focus is twofold; first, I like to add additional flavors to appeal to my pallet. For this I generally stick to the citrus oils. Lime is my current favorite, but be warned a little goes a long way....

Giveaway Winners

It is once again time to announce the winners of the most recent product blog giveaway. As you may recall, randomly selected winners will receive either Slique Slim Caps or OmegaGize³ for leaving a blog comment. Drum roll please… The winners of the Slique Slim Caps are Tracy Pross, Linda Waterman, and Terry McComsey. The winners of the newly reformulated OmegaGize³ are Susie Daggett and Donna English. Be sure to congratulate the winners by leaving a comment and stay tuned for more giveaways in the near future! -Marco Colindres III, YL Associate Product Marketing...

Slique Fitness Tip: Flexibility

Stretching is an often overlooked—but crucial—part of any workout routine. It can help you avoid injuries like pulled muscles and help decrease the soreness that follows intense exercise by improving muscle circulation. Stretching before and after you work out will have a positive impact on the effectiveness of your fitness routine.* Hamstrings—With your feet shoulder-width apart, bend down at the waist and reach for your toes. You should feel some resistance behind your knees. Hold this stretch for 10 seconds at a time. Quadriceps—Supporting your weight against...

Slique Fitness Tip: Cardio

A successful weight management program consists of two main pieces; Nutrition and Exercise. The Slique Kit tackles the nutrition side, now it is time to look at exercise. This week, we will be focusing on one of the essential activities for healthy weight management: Cardio. Choose one of the following exercises to do each day to enhance your transformation. •    Walk for 30 minutes per day •    Run for 30 minutes per day •    Bike for 30 minutes per day Change it up! By using a variety of cardio exercises we avoid the monotony we may feel when exercising....