Create A Healthier Life - DIY Wellness Essential Oils

Learn how to create your own wellness routine for a healthier life, and the reasons why we should all be thinking about this for our children, and their children. Learn about Genetics, Epigenetics, Lifestyle and how to easily make some DIY health changes that can change the wellness path that your family tree is walking down.

Essential Oils, Nutrient Dense Supplementation, Changing Your Lifestyle. 

Hangout with Coach Barbara Christensen

4Life
AMEO
Be Young
doTERRA
Forever Green Compass
Forever Living
goDésana | A Green Organics International
Innerlight
Jordan Essentials
Nature Rich Inc.
Nature's Sunshine
New Sun
Symmetric Direct
Simply Aroma
VEO Natural
Waiora USA, Inc
Young Living Essential Oils

And every day they are growing because people are increasingly using essential oils. I am sure there are a bunch I've missed.

So how do you know which company is right for you?

It's not that different from dating. You want to know about the company, where do they source their oils from, you want to know if you are a fit for the team if you are joining the team, and you want to know that if you do join that you can make some money.

Did I just say that?

Yes, you should make some money if you are going to sell a product. Otherwise you are just getting a discount. Keep that in mind when trying to determine what your real why is for looking into a company.

And just because you think something isn't for you, I always say explore it and research. I didn't want to date my husband initially. Thank GOODNESS he won me over! He is my soulmate!! The love of my life!

My relationship with essential oils once I tried them is very true to my own relationship with my husband. On our second date I knew I was going to marry my husband. Truly I did. When something works, it just does.


Initially I didn't even want to try essential oils. I didn't want to go out with my husband either. So there you go. Went to a party, there were a ton of aromas, got a headache and thought, "Wow!! This isn't what I need around my house."

Of course when my daughter started having severe asthma and was put on daily steroids and I saw that impact, I had to try something natural. But for my daughter, I knew it had to be the best.

Do I always only use this one brand?

Not always. I have sources that I've gotten from the industry for oils that this company just doesn't offer you. But when it comes to that basic must have oils, they are my go to for myself and my family. Certified, batch tested and I have instant results to all of that information. That is something I love.

Take a chance and see if you'll fall in love with their products as well. Want to learn more ... Start HERE

Boy Can That Doggy Smell

No, I am not talking about the fact that my dog needs a bath, in a big way. What I am talking about is how to use essential oils with your animals. I get asked all the time about using essential oils with dogs. Especially here in my hometown of Seattle Washington where there are more dogs than children.

But even more so than children, we need to remember that animals are different. And dogs noses have the Olfactory receptors that we could never understand. 300 million to our 5 million. So when you think essential oil dilution for a child for your aromatherapy, really think big about dilution for your animal for aromatherapy. A little will truly go a long way. 

Also not every essential oil is something that should be used on your dog. So you need to make sure that you taking care to talk to a good natural vet about how to properly use essential oils with your dog.

Running a Home Business While Homeschooling

Inspire The Sprouts did an interview with me on homeschooling while running a home based business before they launched their latest book on Amazon. We talked about the fears of not being able to do it all. (which is funny, you can hear the doggy in the background, but not the kid... she was doing homeschool work! #automation) I can't wait until the interview comes out, so that I can share it with you. 

However a while ago she and I did another interview because of how I've mastered my own life with all of my holistic issues (food allergies, and where I talk about how that has impacted me. 


This is a big reason why I choose to homeschool. My daughter has severe allergies, and I just don't feel safe sending my daughter to school and putting her life at risk. There are people that don't understand allergies, and I've seen some horrible ways that not just kids, but parents in the public school system address food allergies. There still isn't a lot of information out there in the public schools that address what these kids are going through. 

For me, I was fearful of running a wellness consultation while having a child at home, but having a system in place is what defines what your business and homeschool will look like. That is the way I like to approach life is a simplistic approach, and to help others get the same out of their life.

Gve it a try if you feel the calling. It WILL be worth it! 

I couldn't run this wellness business without delegated some of what I am required to do to keep my business and home running up to par. I couldn't be successful with social media marketing without a system. I have my business automated with my system, and my homeschooling automated for our homeschool lessons, but the real truth is that being so much a part of your child's life is worth it! 

Super Bowl Party Spicy Guacamole

Boy...wasn't that an amazing game!! I cannot believe it Seattle, Washington... we are going to the Super Bowl ... again!! We really have an amazing 12th Man here, and hopefully most of the country will enjoy this match up in Arizona for 2015. We can only wait it out and see. 

I have two go-to recipes for Super Bowl 2015, and that's Buffalo Cauliflower, and also Spicy Guacamole! 

Having a fun Super Bowl Party... (Can I say #GoHawks ) I am hoping that's not a jinx. How about this Spicy Guacamole! 

Ingredients
6 large diced avocados
6 diced roma tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped white onion
3 diced serrano peppers (optional)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 1/4 cup corn
1 cup black beans
2 cups sliced black olives
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of salt

Directions:
1.5 drops cilantro essential oil (One drop is not enough, two is too much. Add one drop into a spoon and remove half the quantity with the tip of a napkin)
3 drops lime essential oil

Mix all ingredients together saving avocados for last. Chill 30 minutes and stir before serving.

Making Your Own Deodorant is Easy 

I keep reading all of this amazing material on aluminum toxicity. And I've seen it first hand. My SIL is this teeny tiny thing, and when she stopped using regular deodorant her depression got better. This article shared: 

The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) on aluminum confirms that aluminum is a poison that accumulates in the brain and tissues of the body. The MSDS on aluminum states the following under Ingestion: "Chronic ingestion of aluminum may cause Aluminum related Bone Disease or aluminum-induced Osteomalacia with fracturing Osteodystrophy, microcytic anemia, weakness, fatigue, visual and auditory hallucinations, memory loss, speech and language impairment (dysarthria, stuttering, stammering, anomia, hypofluency, aphasia, and, eventually, mutism), epileptic seizures (focal or grand mal), motor disturbances (tremors, myoclonic jerks, ataxia, convulsions, asterixis, motor apraxia, muscle fatigue), dementia (personality changes, altered mood, depression, diminished alertness, lethargy, ‘clouding of the sensorium’, intellectual deterioration, obtundation, coma), and altered EEG.
In simple terms, the most notable symptoms of aluminum poisoning are diminishing intellectual function, forgetfulness, inability to concentrate and, in extreme cases, full blown dementia and Alzheimers. Aluminum toxicity also causes bone softening and bone mass loss, kidney and other soft tissue damage and, in large enough doses, can cause cardiac arrest."

Regardless, I don't like putting anything that isn't natural in my body, and so I have been using my own deodorant for the last several years. 

What do you use to make your own deodorant?? 

Protecting Blend will aid in inhibiting bacterial growth and help the body detox. You want an essential oil that inhibits body odor and will help brighten your mood. Frankincense is one of those daily use oils, so it makes sense that I include it in something you want to use on a daily basis. Lavender is calming and good for the skin– think baby soft armpits. Lemons helps to purify, fight bacteria, and smells fantastic. Another amazing oil for this DIY project is Balsam Fir essential oil, for those of us that wish there was a coffee IV... yes this helps with your focus. However, you can choose any “low tone” oil. In other words, a thicker, grounding oil. This will help the deodorant stay active longer and absorb more slowly. Some additional good options are Sandalwood, Myrtle, Patchouli, or Vetiver. 

Homemade Deodorant Ingredients:

6 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Baking Soda (without Aluminum)
1/4 cup arrowroot powder (actually optional, but helps absorb wetness)
Your choice of Essential oils - 6 - 7 drops (your choice)
Note: If you don’t have the ingredients, they are all available here.

How To Make Homemade Deodorant:
1. Make sure coconut oil is warm enough to be somewhat soft.
2. Mix baking soda and arrowroot in a small bowl.
3. Add coconut oil and mix with a small spoon or spatula until very well incorporated.
4. Add essential oils if desired.
5. Store in a small glass jar and apply a small amount with finger tips daily.

Feeling Cold? 

Your body temperature has been linked to lots of issues, but the ones I see when I've researched the most are: 


Depression...
Irritability...
Fatigue...
Insomnia...

Maybe you have Adrenal Fatigue and/or Copper Toxicity?? I always recommend wellness clients get a full work up from their primary doc if they are having similar issues.

You know they say if you have a copper toxicity in your tissues from lack of copper binding proteins you'll have a struggle with your histamine levels as well.  High Histamine is are often equated with  estrogen dominance symptom because of under-methylation. And with all of my allergies I am no stranger to histamine. When we have high histamine, like I do, it is the cause of my adrenals becoming the innocent victims of this toxic realm. B12 slows down histamine release which is why vegans often struggle the right balance of histamine levels and the result is small amounts of PCOS symptoms that seem to come and go. But if you are an under-metalator... B12 is not your friend. I have a friend that I had get the MTHFR test, and she of course found out she couldn't methylate B12. So if you are supplementing, you probably should find out if you have any MTHFR symptoms if you have the genetic defect or not.  Sorry, but true. You need B12 dearly, and you have to get it naturally not in supplementation. Look up Dr. Ben Lynch to learn more about MTHFR.

The best sources or B12 in foods are: Sardines, Salmon, Tuna, Cod, Lamb, Scallops. One serving of any of these will give 100% of your B12 needed.

And when I take a b-complex... look out... my anxiety goes through the roof... its folate I need not folic acid. An alternate MTHFR mutation... ugh. Right?

The key is you to clear out more than just your colon. You need to clear out your system all the way through to the tissues. That can't be done in a quick cleanse. It takes a natural, healthy routine in your life. Change your lifestyle, and how you look at your support system.

Do a wellness consult and see how I can help. Believe me that you can feel better if you do the process, and use the products. 

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