Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Avoid Holiday Overeating

Healthy living is a habit. At some point, most of us have determined and resolved to live a healthier life. Even more often, we’ve probably stumbled. And with modern diets often lacking whole-food nutrition, you can see how this can influence your quality of life. Research supports that diets low in fat and highly processed foods and high in nutritive value and fiber decrease your risk for cancer, heart disease, obesity, and a number of other ailments.



Balance CompleteThe holiday season is upon us, and that means cakes, pies, cookies, eggnog, and lots of holiday parties! It also means that the average American will gain somewhere between one to two pounds and eat nearly twice as much saturated fat and sugar. We’re on a quest to find out if a cleanse today can pay dividends in the coming weeks.

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Monday, December 26, 2011

No More Hectic Holidays

Let’s face it, fall and winter months can feel like the most hectic time of the year. We are bombarded with planning and preparing events and activities surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas time leading to increased stress and tension. Over the years Young Living has created a mix of soothing oils which clear the mind and relax emotions, allowing us to get through these busy months with ease, grace, and comfort. Here are some oils to easily use to enjoy the Holidays.

1. Peace & Calming essential oil blend—one Young Living’s most popular blends of oils, its’ citrus combination provides a relaxing sense of peace throughout the entire house.

2. Lavender essential oil—this oil’s sweet floral aroma is both soothing and refreshing add to its’ wide use. It assists the body in adapting to the stresses of a busy holiday. Simply rub a few drops to the wrist to release tension and balance the body.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Blue Agave Recipe

“Raw” Chocolate Candy

Ingredients:





125 g cacao butter
5 tablespoons cacao powder
3 tablespoons lucuma powder
2 tablespoons maca powder
2 tablespoons Young Living Blue Agave
A pinch of salt
3 drops Young Living peppermint essential oil

Melt cacao butter. I suggest using a hot water bath and grating the cacao small to melt it. Next add Blue Agave and salt and mix well. Then add powders and the peppermint oil. Mix well and do a taste test.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Homemade Decorations and Gifts for this Holiday

Make use of holiday craft ideas to decorate your home, try this LAVENDER WREATH to add decorations to your home. An uplifting gift to treasure is this lovely circle of dried lavender finished with a satin weave ribbon. Then add our treasured Lavender Essential Oil.

 
Make homemade gift-wrap and also to make homemade presents. Learn a new skill like sewing, crocheting or knitting so that you can make homemade gifts. Bead making is another popular craft that is ideal for presents.

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Hot Oil Treatment for Damaged Hair

Ingredients:
Directions:
Mix all ingredients well. Warm oil to a comfortable temperature and apply the mixture to damp hair[...]

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