Essential oils, the concentrated lipid-soluble fluids extracted from plants, are not only packed with nutritional benefits but also are said to possess healing properties. These potent extracts are composed of small molecules that have the remarkable ability to penetrate every cell, offering profound wellness benefits. Historical references highlight the significance of essential oils dating back to ancient scripts, demonstrating their importance in wellness practices throughout time.
Biblical references underscore the historical and spiritual significance of essential oils, with over 600 mentions of these aromatic compounds or the plants from which they are derived. Notably, at least 33 different essential oils or aromatic plants are noted within these ancient texts. The first specific mention of essential oils in these texts is found in Genesis 37:25, where a caravan of traders was documented carrying "spicery, balm, and myrrh," showcasing the long-standing value of these substances.
Rooted in a deep historical context, essential oils have been valued across cultures for their intrinsic benefits to both body and spirit. With their ability to blend seamlessly into our daily lives, these oils remain a “precious treasure” within the households of those wise in nurturing wellness. This appreciation for essential oils is further enhanced by the commitment to quality and purity, as exemplified by Young Living's Seed to Seal guarantee, ensuring that each drop of oil is crafted with the utmost care and integrity.
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Spring Handbook - Grab the Lifesteps App to Get it First
As springtime brings its promise of renewal and fresh beginnings, incorporating essential oils into our daily routines can significantly enhance this season's experience. Optimizing our health and wellbeing through the use of citrusy diffuser blends, supplements, and oral sprays can invigorate our homes and support our bodies. Engaging in mindfulness and self-care practices further complements the uplifting atmosphere, making each day brighter.
For those facing the challenges that come with seasonal changes, such as respiratory needs, creating simple yet effective sprays and rollers with essential oils can offer much-needed relief. The blog introduces DIY recipes like the "Changing Seasons Oral Spray" and "Raindrop Oral Spray," which utilize essential oils known for their supportive properties. These remedies are not only easy to make but can serve as indispensable companions during the pollen-filled months.
With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, Spring is a time of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh! We're brightening the atmosphere in our homes with citrusy diffuser blends, giving our bodies the support they need with supplements and oral sprays, and focusing on the sunshine and light with daily self care practices and mindfulness. Fill up your diffusers, grab an uplifting roller blend and dig into these tips, tricks, recipes and DIYs for the upcoming season.
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Spring is a time of such beauty with blooming flowers and trees, and it can also be a time of acute respiratory needs! Make these simple sprays and rollers to give yourself some help and make this season much easier on your nose.
Changing Seasons Oral Spray
This little bottle will be your springtime companion! Applying oils topically and diffusing are great health habits, but there is even more benefit to using oils as dietary supplements. Try out this Changing Seasons Oral Spray to give your respiratory system a little TLC this season!
* 10mL glass spray bottle (https://amzn.to/3CAxsnI)
* 1 drop each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, Peppermint Vitality
* 2 drops Orange Vitality, Lemon Vitality
* Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
* Filtered water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!
Raindrop Oral Spray
Sometimes our defenses need a little extra boost, and this combination of oils is our go-to when we need something a little ‘more.' The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it!
* 10mL glass spray bottle (https://amzn.to/3CAxsnI)
* 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, Basil Vitality
* 2 drops Lemon Vitality, Orange Vitality
* Splash Olive Oil
* Filtered Water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired. Note: this one may tingle a bit, similar to OTC throat sprays.
DIY Nasal Rinse
Grab your Neti-pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse!
* 10 drops Lavender essential oil
* 15 drops Copaiba essential oil
* 8 Tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)
Mix well and store in a sealed glass jar. To use, dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1&1/2 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti pot and use as needed.
DIY Season's Change Capsules
Make using your Vitality oils easy with this simple hack!
* 2oz glass dropper bottle
* 30 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Copaiba Vitality
* Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 Tbsp)
When you're ready to make a capsule, fill an empty vegetable capsule with a dropperful of the blend and take as desired.
Sinus Support Steam Pot
When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!
* Bowl of very hot, steaming water
* 2-3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
* 2-4 drops Dorado Azul Essential Oil
Add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways.
Happy Noses Roller
This is a great roller to use anytime you need some sinus relief, but it is really lovely after doing the sinus steam pot!
* 10mL roller bottle (https://amzn.to/3H3jBZ4)
* 20 drops each Dorado Azul, Idaho Blue Spruce
* 10 drops DiGize, R.C.
* 5 drops Peppermint
Roll over the sinus cavities as desired. Take care when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply apply coconut oil over the area.
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Living in the “City” we hardly sleep, finding moments for genuine connection can sometimes feel as challenging as fighting rush hour traffic or navigating the children’s schedule. But when it comes to topics like sex and intimacy, it's time to turn down the noise of the busy and focus on the whispers of our deepest desires and needs.
Sex and intimacy are central to our emotional and physical well-being, especially for those navigating the complexities of life as executive women and moms. Every woman deserves to feel beautiful, worthy of love, and deeply connected to self and their partner.
Feeling Beautiful and Worthy of Connection
The relationship with ourselves sets the tone for every other relationship we enter into. As executive women and mothers, it can be easy to lose that intimate connection with ourselves amid all of our other roles. But remember, feeling beautiful goes beyond skin deep; it's a state of mind. It's a belief in one's own worth and the certainty that we're deserving of affection, both from ourselves and others. Save that last sentence as your affirmation!
What Is Intimacy?
Intimacy is more than physical closeness; it's the emotional bond that we build with another person. It's that sense of belonging, of being known and understood on a level that goes deeper than words. It’s about being open to vulnerability and allowing ourselves and our partners to see into the heart of who we truly are.
Checking In With Yourself
Maintaining an active and healthy libido is not just a psychological pursuit; it involves physical wellness too. It's important to check in with your hormones and overall health. Are you caring for your body in ways that support your libido? Are things feeling off balance? Sometimes, the key to unlocking desire starts with a physical tune-up.
Benefits of a Healthy Libido
A healthy sex life is linked to a plethora of benefits. From reducing stress and improving sleep to fostering a deeper emotional connection with your partner, the ripple effects of a fulfilled sex life can be far-reaching. It's not just about the moments of pleasure; it's about the sustained sense of joy and connection that comes with it.
It's time to demystify sex and intimacy. If you're ready to explore this topic further, to learn ways to deepen your understanding of intimacy, and to discover how essential oils can play a role in enhancing your libido and sense of connection, I invite you to take the next step.
The Sex and Intimacy class, tailored just for you. Here, you'll receive personalized Essential Oil product suggestions and support from a community that truly gets it. We're all on a wellness journey together, so don't hesitate to reach out.
Ready to learn more? Text the word "more" to (313) 395-3636, and I'll send you a short workshop covering all the points we've touched on today. It's your time to thrive in the city, not only as an individual at the top of your professional game but also as a woman fully in touch with her intimacy and sexuality.
Let's not just exist, let's live vibrantly! Dialing into your body's signals is key to a fantastic sex life that bubbles over into every aspect of wellness. It's about the dance of hormones, sure, but also about a holistic ease that helps your libido soar.
“Often we are reluctant to promote self-love mostly because we confuse it with selfishness. Since we are humans, we ought to have a healthy love for ourselves; it is from this fount that love flows out to others.” ~ Mason Olds
Are you running yourself ragged? Are you over-extending yourself? Are you setting aside time to recharge? Are you distancing yourself from the chaos? Are you finding a reason to smile? Are you giving yourself grace?
Love starts inside, from within. You don’t always have to come last on your list of priorities. Join us for a special 14-day Self-Love series and find new ways to say “I love me!”
