Grocery Shopping Day
Saturday is grocery shopping day. My husband and I go to two stores and shop for the best prices of the highest quality foods. In the winter months, when there is no CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture) available in our area, we purchase as much organic food as we can find and then the highest quality…
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Referred to as a “forbidden fruit” and one of the “Seven Wonders of Barbados,” Grapefruit was first documented in 1750 by Welshman Rev. Griffith Hughes. The name “grapefruit” is attributed to the fruits growing in clusters which resemble those of grapes. Known for its energizing and invigorating effect, Grapefruit helps reduce mental and physical fatigue.…
Wintergreen Essential Oil
Wintergreen essential oil is derived from the leaves of a creeping shrub found in coniferous areas. Growing up to six inches in height, Wintergreen contains bright red fruit, has oval leaves, and small, white bell-shaped flowers. The main chemical component in Wintergreen, methyl salicylate, is used in topical joint creams to soothe sore muscles and…
5 Tips for Helping You Find Time to Journal
Regardless of how you journal, whether it is a diary, notebook or poetry, you will find benefits. It clarifies, prioritizes and sometimes presents grand ideas out of the blue! It can be very difficult to make time for journaling every day. So here are a few tips to help you. Try getting up just a…
Lemongrass Essential Oil
A tall, perennial plant, Lemongrass has a subtle citrus flavor and is used in Asian cuisine in soups, teas, and curries as well as with fish, poultry, beef, and seafood. In addition to its unique flavor, Lemongrass essential oil promotes healthy digestion and acts as an overall tonic to the body’s systems. It’s also purifying…
Not All Calories Are Equal
How did we get to the place where we believe that if we only eat 100 calories of anything that we will be able to lose weight and not be unhealthy? A calorie is a unit of energy. If we use that as the basic premise of why we eat – to gain energy, why…
Thyme Essential Oil
Thought to impart courage to its bearer, Thyme was given to knights and warriors before they went into battle by ladies of the Middle Ages. During this same period, Thyme was often placed beneath pillows to help promote a peaceful sleep and to ward off nightmares. The ancient Greeks used Thyme in their baths and…
Water, Water Everywhere
There are a lot of differing opinions on water. Everyone is different and has different needs. It is recommended to get 8-10 glasses of water a day. Sometimes more and seldom less. If you are on a raw food diet, you will need less water than someone who does not eat hydrating foods. If you…
Lime Essential Oil
Cold-pressed from the peel of fresh limes, dōTERRA Lime essential oil is refreshing and energizing in both aroma and taste. Limes are frequently used in entrées and beverages for their fresh, citrus flavor. In the 18th century, British sailors drank lime juice daily to prevent scurvy while at sea, thus giving British seamen the nickname…
Milk – It Doesn’t Do a Body Good
There are still a lot of people who drink milk and eat dairy products including vegetarians. There are some schools that don’t allow the students to have water in the afternoon unless they drink their milk at lunch. Is this associated with some kind of regulation tied to funding? Additionally, there are some families that drink…
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