My First Aid Kit

May 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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Podcast #48

My First Aid Kit

What are the must-haves in your natural first aid kit? Here are the things that we keep in ours.

Activated Charcoal

For acute use in food poisoning, intestinal illness, vomiting, diarrhea, ingestion of toxins, etc.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Keep a bottle of organic Apple Cider Vinegar with “the mother” on hand for digestive troubles, indigestion, food poisoning, sunburn, bug bites and more.

Aloe Vera 

Amazing for burns and blisters and super soothing to the skin.

Essential Oils

There are so many to have with you and this is just the short list. Lavender, patchouli, lemon, tea tree, lemongrass, Thieves/clove, frankincense, copaiba, oregano, purification, & peppermint. So many uses for each and this is just the basic must-haves that you can grab here.

Homeopathic Remedies

Homeopathic remedies are another must have. Simple and easy to use. You can grab them here. These are just the basics to have on hand. Check out this podcast to learn all the awesomeness of homeopathy!

Epsom Salt

Good as a bath soak for sore muscles. Dissolved in water, it can also be a good soak to help remove splinters.

Everything Cream

This “everything cream” can be used on dry skin, cuts, bruises, rashes, and anything else healing ointment could be used on.

Thieves

Be sure to have on hand the Thieves Spray, Waterless Hand Purifier and of course the Thieves House Hold Cleaner.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Great for cleaning wounds, mouthwash, and as a stain remover just to name a few.

Witch Hazel

A must have on hand for use on cuts, scrapes, and in cosmetic uses. It makes a great skin toner and is good for the postpartum bottom too.

Baking Soda

A good remedy to keep on hand. For severe heartburn or urinary tract infections, 1/4 tsp can be taken internally to help alleviate quickly. It can also be made into a poultice and used on bites.

Coconut Oil

Great for just about everything. From skin salve to diaper creme, to makeup remover, to antifungal treatment, use coconut oil for everything.

Superglue or a Liquid Bandaids

On minor to moderate skin cuts (not puncture wounds) use superglue and butterfly bandages.

The Little Things

  • Strips of sterilized muslin cloth in plastic bags for wrapping wounds.
  • Cut off wool sleeves from old sweaters to cover bandages and hold ice packs
  • Assorted bandages, butterfly bandages, and gauze
  • Homemade ice pack- just freeze liquid dish soap or rubbing alcohol in a double-bagged, ziplock bag and use as an ice pack.

Do you use any natural remedies for illness or first aid? Share your tips below!

As always, be grateful and have faith!

God Bless!

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The Lifestyle

April 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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Podcast #41

The Lifestyle

Our home is our safe place and we want to keep that a safe place. Unfortunately, it has become a place that is filled with things that are unsafe and wreak havoc on our entire family. It is time to be the gatekeepers of our homes and start to live the lifestyle, the chemical free lifestyle.

How to Start

It is actually just 3 simple steps to a chemical free lifestyle.

Step 1: Identify- the harmful chemicals in your home. Be familiar with the common red flag ingredients and start reading labels.

Step 2: Replace- these toxic household products with safe and effective ones from a source you trust.

Step 3: Lifestyle- start living a life of wellness for your whole family. No more dealing with the side effects that come along with being exposed to these chemicals daily but instead living the life that God intended you too!

Beware of Greenwashing

People are starting to notice the chemicals and looking for better options and companies are getting smarter. They are making their products look healthier or saying things like “all natural” but the reality is they typically contain just as many chemicals as all of the other products on the shelves next to them. There is also the trade secret law that allows companies to not disclose the ingredients they use in order to keep their recipe a secret. Both of these are misleading and why you must first trust the company that makes them to truly know what you are getting.

Step 1: Identify

What chemicals are on the red list and should we be on the lookout for?

  • Fragrance
  • Parabens
  • BPA
  • Phthalates
  • Propylene Glycol
  • SLS/SLES
  • DEA, MEA, TEA
  • Triclosan
  • Dioxin
  • PEG
  • Petroleum
  • Synthetic Colors
  • Fluoride
  • Oxybenzone

Start reading labels and being aware!

Step 2: Replace

It is time to ditch & switch! What area of your home is in the most need? For most, the laundry room and household cleaner are quick and easy plus it eliminates the most chemicals the fastest. Then we have our kitchen, oral care, body care, make-up, and even our kids personal care products- like wipes. Check out this simple and easy switch that cuts the chemicals and saves you money!

Step 3: The Lifestyle

This is were Young Living is amazing and a life changer, a company you can trust and products that work! No more label reading needed no more chemicals, budget-friendly, and a happier healthier home. Get started here today!

Where will you start?

Take the one cupboard challenge. Go open one cupboard or cabinet in your home and start reading the labels. You might be surprised at what you find. Then start your lifestyle journey and never look back!

As always, be grateful & have faith!

God Bless!

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All Things Fall!

October 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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Podcast 23

All things Fall!

 

Let’s talk about all the immune support, amazing diffuser blends, and all the

fall-inspired DIYs and recipes we can make with our oils!

 

Just a quick disclaimer—I am not medical professionals, and am not making any

claims that these oils can treat, cure, or heal a disease.

 

With that being said, what are you most looking forward to this fall?!

 

THIEVES.

 

Thieves will always be one of your go-to for immune support!!

Thieves essential oil is a powerful combination of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon,

Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils for an aromatic blend that fills any

space with a rich, spicy aroma. Inspired by the legend of four 15th-century French thieves who

formulated a special aromatic combination composed of clove, rosemary, and other

botanicals used while robbing the dead and dying, Thieves is one of Young Living’s

most popular products.

Diffuser in the household especially during the fall and winter months for all the immune support! Use it in your wellness rollers on the rub on the bottoms of your feet and down your spines morning and night!

What do you love about thieves?!

 

CLOVE, NUTMEG, & CINNAMON BARK.

Amazing fall scents and all the immune support!!

Try them in the diffuser together or on their own to fill your house with all the fall spicy yumminess, with the added benefits of all the immune supporting properties.

 

What is so great about these oils?!

 

Clove oil has a spicy, warm scent that’s instantly familiar because of its connection

to fall and winter holidays. This powerful constituent makes it a potent essential oil, and

Clove oil uses include topical applications such as massage oils and personal care

products.

Nutmeg has a warm, spicy aroma that is energizing and uplifting. Nutmeg oil has

many health benefits, including cognitive function support, immune support, and

powerful antioxidants.

Cinnamon Bark oil is a key part of our proprietary, top-selling Thieves essential oil blend, combining with Clove essential oil to give Thieves its signature spicy aroma.

 

Use a carrier oil to apply these oils topically as they are considered “hot” oils and

may be sensitive to the skin. All of these oils smell amazing and have so many

beneficial properties. Also, be sure to try their vitality oil counterparts for even

more amazing ways to use these oils!!

Have you tried any of these oils before?!

 

EUCALYPTUS RADIATA.

 

Let’s talk the amazingness of this oil and all the glory that is respiratory support!

Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil comes from an evergreen tree native to Australia.

The diffuser on its own, or mixed with your favorite fall scents!! It’s also great to use topically on the chest for respiratory support, or even by putting 3-5 drops on the floor of the shower before taking a hot shower—a relaxing way to enjoy its benefits!

What do you love about eucalyptus?!

 

BREATHE AGAIN.

Speaking of respiratory support…

This is a FAVORITE in our household!

With a refreshing and rejuvenating aroma, the Young Living Breathe Again Roll-On

is the perfect companion for early mornings, long days, and tough workouts. Our

proprietary Breathe Again essential oil combines oils such as Peppermint, Myrtle,

and Copaiba with four different types of eucalyptus!

Keep it in your car, purse, pocket, or bag and simply apply it as needed under your nose or on your head, neck, or chest to awaken and invigorate your senses.

 

R.C.

RC Essential Oil specifically supports and soothes especially when placed on the

bottom of feet or over chest. Make a hot compress to provide more comfort on the

chest during the winter months. This blend of oils includes three different types of

eucalyptus, as well as other oils such as peppermint, cypress, and myrtle for added

immune and respiratory support!

 

RAVEN & RAVINTSARA.

Raven is a cleansing blend of Ravintsara, Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata, and other

essential oils. Raven creates a cooling sensation when applied topically to the chest

and throat. Put a few drops in your bath water or on your pillow before you go to

sleep. Sleep well and breathe well!!

Ravintsara is actually a single oil made from a large evergreen tree by the same name that is grown in Madagascar. Helps to clear brain fog and strengthens motivation. Supports skin clarification. Enhances the appearance of healthy-looking skin.

 

INNER DEFENSE.

This is a supplement we make sure to always have on hand!! Can’t imagine life

without it! Young Living & Inner Defense reinforces systemic defenses, creates unfriendly

terrain for yeast/fungus, promotes healthy respiratory function, and contains

potent essential oils like oregano, thyme, and Thieves which are rich in thymol,

carvacrol, and eugenol for immune support.

 

THIEVES CLEANING.

+Thieves Laundry Soap:

Thieves Laundry Soap is plant-based and is as pure and natural as a detergent is going

to get—plus it contains the most powerful essential oils on the planet that not only

make it smell amazing, but really help to get things clean.

+ Thieves Household Cleaner

A favorite and honestly most amazing all-in-one, clean, non-toxic cleaner. This one bottle will

clean everything from your toilets to your car, your toys to your floors. And it’s highly

concentrated, only needing one ounce for an entire spray bottle of water so it will last

you forever!

+ Thieves Foaming hand soap-

It smells amazing, cleans amazing and its safe for those precious little hands it’s washing!

+ Thieves Dish Soap-

Safe, good product and it cleans amazingly!

Have you ditched the chemicals and made the switch to thieves cleaning products?!

What’s your favorite?!

 

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOU IMMUNE SYSTEM THIS FALL…

Make all your favorite fall things with essential oils!

Like…

  • FALL DIFFUSER BLENDS
  • PUMPKIN PIE PLAYDOUGH
  • PUMPKIN SPICE FRAPPUCCINO.
  • PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
  • SPICED CIDER
  • THIEVES PUMPKIN SEEDS
  • HALLOWEEN POPCORN
  • PUMPKIN SPICE PANCAKES
  • CINNAMON APPLE CHIPS

 

What is your favorite fall things and how can you add a healthy twist to them?

As always be grateful & have faith,

God Bless!

 

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