Once upon a time, I used a lot of chemicals in my home and personal care products. One of my mainstays was bleach. Living in the country in a humid climate, we always had that musty odor you get in the basement, and it would permeate our home. I also used to use bleach to brighten our clothes in the wash.
Eventually, I learned that bleach is very unhealthy for the lungs and for the thyroid. Oh my! A light bulb went on in my head!
Two health challenges I was battling involved my lungs and my thyroid. So, I decided to do some more research.
Fortunately, I had a lot of friends who also were interested in natural and healthy lifestyle choices. They told me how to get in the habit of reading labels. They also told me about the Environmental Working Group website where you can look up ingredients. I was horrified at the amount of toxins I was allowing in our home and bodies.
I started to learn about bottle swapping. Gradually, when a toxic cleaning product I had been using became empty, I would replace it with a “clean” product. Over time, I eliminated and replaced so many products that I ended up with more room in my cupboards. The reason was that I discovered a whole line of products made by Young Living Essential Oils. All the products are based on the Thieves blend, which is a whole different story. I have an entire class about Thieves so you can read up a bit more as you have time. Here's the link to that class:
Thieves Class
Thieves Class
But let me get back to the story!
The first product I discovered to help my cleaning dilemma was Thieves Household Cleaner. Words can’t describe my delight at how well it worked and how inexpensive it was. Now, I use it for everything! Floors, dusting, counters, kitchen, bathroom, mirrors and windows, and even tough jobs like getting spots out of clothes, and cleaning the house siding, carpets, cars, and more. Check out this cost comparison to see how cost effective it is to clean safely and effectively!
Over time, I discovered the Thieves Laundry Soap, Dish soap, Hand Soap, Thieves Scrub and many other products in the Thieves line. I get rather passionate about the difference the Thieves products have made in my life. My house smells amazing and my lungs and thyroid are so much happier now that I have eliminated all those toxic chemicals from our home!
If you want to learn more about these products, check out this link Shop Thieves Bundle.
Happy cleaning!
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Information, products and/or techniques mentioned is provided for educational purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with the health professionals of your choice. The decision to use, or not to use, any of this information is the sole responsibility of the reader. The author assumes no responsibility to or liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of any information provided here.
The holiday season can be stressful and overwhelming at times.
Let me show you how to incorporate your oily lifestyle into the busy holidays and create an incredibly inviting space as you and your guests “gather ‘round the table.”
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I love to see scientific evidence demonstrating how essential oils can be helpful in various ways. This study caught my attention, while thinking about friends who will bring precious babies into this world soon!
Feeling stressed? Did you know that many people love to use essential oils to help them feel calm, cool and collected?
Here is a blog article I believe you will find helpful in understanding stress and its effect on our body, as well as some ideas to help you manage stress naturally.
Click this link to access the article: Managing Stress with Essential Oils
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Information, products and/or techniques mentioned is provided for educational purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with the health professionals of your choice. The decision to use, or not to use, any of this information is the sole responsibility of the reader. The author assumes no responsibility to or liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of any information provided here.
Do you ever wonder whether the products you purchase and use from Young Living have any benefits? Can this be proven scientifically?
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From time to time people ask me how to convert drops of essential oils to other measurements.
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Are you looking for ways to eliminate harmful chemicals from your lifestyle in order to protect your wellness?
Many products are being advertised as “safe” and “all-natural”, but are they really all that safe? The packages are pretty, and the labels are clever, but the more you dig, the more you find out.
School is back in session and it can be a very exciting yet stressful time of year. New experiences, new routines, new exposures and challenges… all of it requires some major maintenance for our bodies.
As parents, we want what’s best for our kids!
I've prepared a collection of tips for staying healthy in this season of life. Click here to access the tips and recipes I know you will love to have handy! Back to School Wellness Guide
For more information, contact me at Share Scents.com
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Information, products and/or techniques mentioned is provided for educational purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with the health professionals of your choice. The decision to use, or not to use, any of this information is the sole responsibility of the reader. The author assumes no responsibility to or liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of any information provided here.
This summer I moved. I sold my large homestead where I had lived for 38 years. After my husband died three years ago, I became aware that I no longer could maintain the large property all on my own. On short notice an opportunity for me to move into a much smaller apartment in a senior community became available. I had to prepare to sell my home and downsize in a major way.
It was a gigantic task and I am so grateful for help I received from friends, family and neighbors. But the reality is there was a. lot of stress associated with the move. Many long hours of hard work that my body was not used to doing.
Here are some ways I found to cope with the aches and pains and stresses of moving:
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It’s no secret that we are living in difficult times. Did you know there are many essential oils that are known to help handle the ups and downs of life?
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