Friday, November 29, 2013

ULTIMATE TREADMILL BUTT LIFT

Ah, the day after Thanksgiving.

Feeling a little sluggish?

Here is a workout guaranteed to get you moving
and moving
and moving.

I do this one about twice a week. 

I LOVE it.


I ALWAYS burn over 700 calories with this, usually closer to 800.

-danielle

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

How to Survive Thanksgiving with Drops of Wellness.




Tomorrow is 
Thanksgiving.

What can I post about a wellness life style that will circumvent the calories you will consume in a single meal?

Granted, that meal may last several hours if your family is anything like mine.

I can tell you that you could run a thousand miles. 

But the truth is:

One Big Meal isn't going to matter

 New concept.
I know. 
If your preoccupation with ingredients and calories is ruining your meal, your time with friends and your attitude about your wellness choices,

You Need To Count Your Drops.


Be grateful you can eat, 
that the food is in front of you.
Be grateful you are healthy and getting healthier all the time.
Be grateful you can give yourself permission to indulge every once and awhile.
Be grateful those you love have the same blessings.

My Advice:

If at any time you start to worry about calories,
or working out to counter balance the calories,

STOP IT.

Life is just too darn short. 

Savor it. 
And your dinner!

Happy Thanksgiving!

-danielle



Tuesday, November 26, 2013

How to deal with a cough / cold / congestion

It is that time of year again - 
coughs, sniffles, congestion.

How to deal with all of that?

Simple!

Oregano, Melaleuca, Peppermint and Lemon.

And a cup of hot water. 
Takes just minutes and costs about 45 cents.

So much easier and cheaper than an over the counter remedy.

You know what I love about it?

It will help your body heal instead of covering up the symptoms. 
Healing is good.
Wellness is good!

Here is another video featuring Dr. Dave Steuer.



Natural Healing - Effective ways to use doTERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils. from Shane Hintze on Vimeo.


Another wonderful thing is that there are several options for someone wanting to treat your traditional cold or cough. You could use the Breathe. I have often used Rosemary and Thyme with a hot compress on my chest to kill a nagging cough.

We are all different, and our body chemistry is different. 
Be informed, find what works for you!

-danielle

-danielle

Monday, November 25, 2013

Killing Bacteria with Essential Oils - A Video from Dr. Dave

Dr. Dave Steuer 
gives a wonderful explaination of how essential oils can and will help your health in this video.

Enjoy!




-danielle

Friday, November 22, 2013

Medicine Cabinet Makeover

Nice video for you today!

I am in love with my doTerra products, and so is my family.
My kids are so empowered; they can treat themselves, but more importantly they can keep themselves well!

Keep Counting those drops of wellness!
There is not a single ailment that they don't prefer to use holistic methods to treat
And they are old enough that I give them the choice.

I addition, they save me money.
Which is a good thing.







Have a wonderful weekend!

-danielle

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Danielle's Hour long Butt Lift

Okay, we are getting SERIOUS with the Butt Lift now.

Let's add another 15 minutes of work.

This is my creation based on the workouts I got from Fitphoriadiva.com

I can burn over 500 calories with this workout:


-danielle

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Basil

Man do I love
Basil!

I use Basil for Adrenal Support.
I like to be busy, and sometimes I have a very hard time remembering that saying 'yes' to something needs to mean 'I have time to', not 'I am capable of doing that'. 

Those are two completely different things.

I have tried the muscle building recipe below. I am not really into doing a lot of stuff that would build a lot of muscle, but it definitely helps with soreness.


So here is Basil!
BASIL
Ocimum Basilicum

Caution: Avoid during pregnancy, not for use for people with Epilepsy and may irritate sensitive skin (dilute w/coconut).

Basil is a hairy plant, grows up to three feet in height, and has white flowers. It is a native of Asia, but is now grown in Europe, North Africa, and Reunion.

Basil essential oil is among the oils I immediately think of when I need an oil that helps stimulate my mind and allow me to focus on the task at hand. Basil oil is an energizing oil and is best used during the morning and daytime hours. Blends well with Bergamot, Helichrysum, Lavender, Geranium, Wintergreen, Cypress, Frankincense, Wild Orange, Rosemary, White Fir, Myrrh.

Basil Essential Oil tends to be one of the first oils that I select to relieve cold symptoms. It is considered anti-bacterial/anti-viral, it acts as an expectorant and it also helps keep one alert. Basil Oil is also said to help with headaches, nervous depression, poisonous insect and snakebites, fevers and malaria.

Basil is: anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-spasmodic (powerful), antiviral, decongestant (veins, arteries of the lungs, prostate), diuretic, disinfectant (urinary/pulmonary), stimulant (nerves, adrenal cortex), and uplifting. Basil is also anti-catarrhal, anti-depressant, energizing, and restorative.

Basil Oil effective with: Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism, sinusitis, chronic mucus, ovarian cysts, whooping cough, earaches, fainting, fatigue (mental), hiccups, poor memory, rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucus membranes).

Basil is relaxing to muscles, both the striated and smooth muscles (those not subject to our voluntary control, such as the heart and digestive system). It can sooth insect bites when applied topically, beneficial for mental fatigue, it may help stimulate and sharpen the sense of smell, relieve migraines,mental fatigue, and scanty menstrual periods. Effective in treating Shingles.

Suggestions work with doTerra CPTG essential oils only!!

Protocols:
Immune Boosting Layers for bottoms of Feet: Balance 2 drops, Basil 3 drops, Marjoram 3 drops, Cypress 2 drops, Birch 2 drops, Oregano 2 drops, Thyme 2 drops, Balance 2 more drops.
Layer on the bottoms of the feet one oil at a time and then put on cotton socks and drink plenty of water and relax at change of seasons.

Earaches: Basil with Geranium (1 t 1) applied on the bones behind the ears and down the Eustacian tubes. (Never put oils directly into the ear canal. Dilute as recommended, and apply 1-2 drops on surface of the ear and behind the ear on the mastoid bone. Apply 1 drop oil to small cotton ball, and place over opening to ear canal (do not press into the ear canal). Place 1 drop oil on cotton swab, and swab around the ear canal.
ALSO for Earaches: Equal parts Basil, Lavender and Frankensence

Fatigue: Basil 2 drops, Rosemary 2 drops, blend together and apply to bones behind the ears and rub hands together and make warm and then inhale –great for long drives to stay clear.

Mental Fatigue: Basil 3 drops, Lemongrass 3 drops, Coconut oil
6 drops, gently blend and then apply to temples, back of neck and bottoms of feet –Diffuse: Basil 3 drops – Lemongrass 3 drops … add to Lotus Diffuser…

Painful Periods: Mix Basil 3 drops with Clary Sage 3 drops and coconut oil 3 drops – in a glass container mix gently and apply 3-4 drops on abdomen for relief – can rub every hour – drink plenty of water.

Migraine Headache: Basil 4 drops, Ylang Ylang 3 drops, Marjoram 3 drops, coconut oil 6 drops, gently blend and apply to back of neck, muscles at base of neck and on temples. Drink water.

Hornet, Wasps and Bee Stings: Basil 2 drops, Lavender 4 drops, Coconut oil 4 drops – put into spritzer bottle and spritz directly onto site of sting every ½ hour.

Spider Bites: Basil 3 drops, Lemon 3 drops – spritz on area directly. Purify if you are pregnant or prone to epileptic seizures.

Shoulder (Frozen): Basil 3 drops, Wintergreen 3 drops, Peppermint 4 drops, Coconut oil 8 drops, gently blend and apply 3-4 times a day – drink plenty of water.

Hepatitis: Basil 4 drops, Myrrh 4 drops, Cypress 4 drops, and Fractionated Coconut Oil 8 drops. Gently blend and apply over liver and on the vita flex points for liver on the feet and hands. Can put 2 drops in a capsule twice a day.

Cramps/Charley Horses: Basil 4 drops, Lemongrass 2 drops, Marjoram 2 drops, Coconut oil 6 drops gently blend and apply to calves that have the cramps.

Before you exercise for muscle tone: Basil 4 drops, Cypress 3 drops, Rosemary 3 drops, Lavender 3 drops, coconut oil 8 drops; combine in bottle, gently shake and apply to muscles prior to exercise to enhance muscle tone and minimize soreness.

Adrenal Cortex Stimulant:

Many inquiries about ideas to clear hearing:
Hearing loss and wax removal: Water intake must be 75% of body weight in ounces daily – start early – GxAssist – PBAssist; during the treatment cycle very important to avoid white sugar, diet soda, dehydration and constipation. Once a week for 9 weeks apply the following to the ear tissue and bones back of ears and down the sides of the throat the following layered oils to relieve the tissues of yeast, polymer toxins and some heavy metal molecules that may be clogging the celia (zillions of tiny hairs that move to the vibration of sound) and pathways of the hearing instruments. Basil, Geranium, Helichrysum, Balance/Serenity blended 1:1,; apply 1-2 drops of each oil in layers on the tissue of the ear itself, gently rubbing and pulling the ear gently away from the head with each oil and then spread the remainder on your fingers down the neck over the Eustacian tubes. Evenings is best 1 – 2 hours before sleep – be consistent and expect some motivated release of wax and such – drink lots of water – even Fennel tea a couple days a week will support deep cleansing. If the hearing loss is part of the grieving process it may be helpful to put Balance over the heart and Frankincense on the back of the neck during this treatment and expect to feel different.

Resources we use on a regular basis:
Modern Essentials, Abundant Health, LLC, 2009
Healing Oils of The Bible, David Stewart, 2005.
Aromatherapy in Medicine, Jacque du Preneau, 1908.
Aromatherapy, Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty, Roberta Wilson, 2002
Clinical Aromatherapy, Essential Oils in Practice, by Jane Buckle ,RN,PhD.,2003
Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair and Skin Care, by Erich Keller, 1992
Aromatherapy For Healing The Spirit, by Gabriel ojay, 1997
The Art of Aromatherapy, Robert Tisserand, 1995
{www.Aromatools.com} for: Books, Bags, Tools etc.
NOTE: The advice shared in document has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help.