2. Sing! ... hmm, who knew?
Singing brings joy to many people - but did you know that your passion for singing can lead to incredible benefits in your physical, emotional,and social health? Singing about your worries activates your right hemisphere which is responsible for pattern recognition. Making music in any form is relaxing. Singing releases stored muscle tension and decreases the levels of a stress hormone called cortisol in your blood stream. Singing can boosts your immune system, releases stress, benefits your heart, increases your energy, Improves your memory, fosters clear thinking through correct breathing. So ... so...sing away!
3. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise – Just walking for 30 minutes a day will stimulate cell growth and repair in your brain. Healthy blood flow in your brain strengthens and maintains your neuronal connections. It doesn’t matter whether you do weight training, pilates or jog. Every type of exercise is a different drug with its own benefits. Rest is important for managing stress. Research shows that inadequate sleep is linked to slower thinking and more risk for dementia. Individual needs vary greatly—but most guidelines recommend getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
4. Eat dark chocolate ... yep, I can do that, no prob.
Chocolate Improves Learning, Memory, and Focus Dark and increases blood flow to the brain (and heart). Dark Chocolate actually helps regulate blood sugar. It is also full of antioxidants and minerals, including Phenylethylamine (PEA) the love drug.
Avoid Trans-Fats. They harden your cell membranes and make your brain slow.
5. Do Brain Teasers, games and puzzles. Solve crosswords, etc. Doing some type of mental exercise, in the form of brain teasers or word and number games can:
- Boost overall brain activity.
- Increase your memory power.
- Reduce the risk, and slow the decline, of dementia.
- Improve memory and brain processing speed.
- Reduce boredom.
- Improve concentration.
6. Be Social-Interact with friends...
Instead of watching Netflix or scrolling Facebook, Caccappolo says, spend as much time as you can with friends. Why? "When you're socializing, the blood circulates to several different parts of your brain as you're listening and formulating responses," she explains. Social interactions can reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Research has shown that by interacting with others, we actually train our brains. Social motivation and social contact can help to improve memory formation and recall and protects the brain from neurodegenerative diseases.
Here's what—Blair Lloyd, Young Living International and Portfolio Brand Associate
has to say....
Sometime around my midday meal, I like to take advantage of a few cognition-supporting supplements. Ningxia Nitro is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, full of beneficial ingredients like D-Ribose and Korean ginseng extract. I also like to use Mind Wise, Young Living’s new advanced brain wellness serum. Providing vitamin D, CoQ10, ALCAR, and GPC, MindWise is my go-to supplement for supporting my mind and memory.*
In addition to stimulating multiple areas of the brain, music helps minimize background noise and distractions. I have found classical music to be my ultimate distraction reducer. Whether I am at work, completing household chores, or simply relaxing, listening to my favorite composers keeps my mind motivated and engaged.
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Why would I use a vitality oil to cook and bake
1. For me personally I have tried to grow an herb garden but for one reason or another I have not had much success. I'm sure it's do to my own negligence of not watering properly. So ... to have the convenience of a vitality oil is perfect for me.
2. I don’t always keep lemons or limes on hand and… cilantro, well … it seems to always go bad for me before I use it. So ... that’s when it’s easy to go to my stash of Vitality oils.
3. You you can kick any recipe up a notch by adding a pop of extra flavor quickly to any recipe. Delicious and easy.
Ingredients
- 4 cups unsweetened almond, dairy, or other milk of your choice
- 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
- 4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
Instructions
- Heat 4 cups of milk in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
- Add 8 tablespoons unsweetened raw cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 4 teaspoons honey; whisk until smooth.
- When warm, remove from heat and stir in 4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil.
- Serve and enjoy!
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10 more simple ways to use Vitality oils
- Cozy up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa flavored with a hint of Nutmeg Vitality or Cinnamon bark Vitality for a relaxing evening, try our Lavender hot chocolate recipe. (see above)
- Spice up your store-bought pasta sauce with Basil Vitality or Thyme Vitality essential oil for an extra zest.
- Indulge in Peppermint Brownie recipe for the whole family to enjoy.
- Sweeten up your day with a few drops of Grapefruit Vitality in your water.
- Infuse Chinese dishes with the fresh, bold flavor of Ginger Vitality.
- Experience a burst of flavor with orange Vitality your pancake or waffle batter.
- Cool off your palate with the zest of Citrus Fresh Vitality in your plain yogurt.
- Start your day the healthy way with a few drops of juva cleanse Vitality oil in your green smoothie.
- Enjoy a dish of vanilla ice cream for a delicious creamsicle flavor by adding a drop or 2 of orange vitality oil.
- Experiment with meat marinades using Tarragon vitality.
Good health starts with GOOD SLEEP! It is literally as important as
good nutrition and exercise.
But I'm not tired! Then what? ... I'm learning I must retrain my brain to go to bed at a decent hour or I will suffer the consequences
- Lavender
- Stress Away
- Frankincense
- Peace & Calming
You can diffuse or apply these oils topically. Diffuse 6-8 drops of
one or a combo of your favs! You could also try adding a drop to
the palms of your hands and inhaling!
body is given the proper nutrition, it will function at its optimal
level, and you will find yourself in a much happier state both
physically and emotionally. Your body will feel good, you will have
energy to do the things you want, and you will be able to
handle those stressful days
Add a drop of each of the following oils to 1-2
oz. of NingXia Red every single day for total wellness.
- Lemon Vitality or Citrus Fresh Vitality - Support digestive,
- immune, and respiratory systems.
- DiGize Vitality - Supports digestive system.
- Thieves Vitality - Supports immune system.
Ningxia Red is high in antioxidants. REALLY HIGH in antioxidants.
1-2 oz. of this stuff daily will get you what you need to really be
living above the wellness line. It is also really great for eye health
and your immune system.
Exercise
It’s not rocket science that exercise is a key ingredient to proper
health and good self-care... BUT a lot of us struggle to fit it in our
busy schedules or we are unmotivated to make time. The secret is
to use your oils to help you get motivated, energized, and get ‘er
done!
These two oils can be used in your water or hot tea to
help wake you up, feel energized, and get your body moving!
- Peppermint Vitality
- Lemon Vitality
PRO Tip: a drop of Peppermint Vitality in your Hot Chocolate is A-
MA-ZING!
These other two oils are perfect for before, during, or
after your exercise...
- PanAway is most commonly used for achy joints and muscles. If
- you are a nighttime workout person, diffusing this or applying it
- to your skin can help calm those nerves post-workout and get
- you ready for bed.
- Raven is a blend of different Eucalyptus oils and some other oils
- that are beneficial when diffused or applied to your chest.
More oils recommended to use during excesses
- Cool Azul Pain Cream is used for pain and arthritis. This will
- come in handy after workouts, shoveling snow, taking care of
- kids, or after travel on a plane or in a car!!
- Deep Relief Roll-On - This is like PanAway on steroids. Seriously!
- It gives a little more tingling sensation and is really easy to use
- because it comes pre-diluted with a roll-on top. Use it on
- anywhere, anytime.
- Breathe Again Roll-On is similar to Raven. It comes pre-diluted
- with a roll-on top. It’s easy to keep in your gym bag and apply to
- your chest pre-, mid-, or post-workout.
- Protein Complete - A clean protein powder that makes on-the-go
- lifestyles easier. If you are a coffee drinker, you HAVE to try this
- recipe!
Add …
1 tsp coconut oil
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking cocoa powder
1 scoop Vanilla Spice Protein Complete
1 cup hot coffee
Even non-coffee drinkers like it!
Mental & Emotional Support
Our lives are busy - most of us are constantly going. The hustle and
bustle of life can bring on loads of mental and emotional fatigue.
We need to take some time to support ourselves in this area!
Some FAVS...
- Frankincense: Diffuse 4-8 drops to create a peaceful space. Pro
- Tip: Add a drop to your face every morning to keep a youthful
- appearance.
- Stress Away: The name really says it all. You know when you will
- need this! The KEY part is keeping it WITH YOU so you can use it
- the moment you need it!
- Valor: This blend is referred to as "liquid courage." A drop on
- your wrist or in the diffuser can make a huge shift in your mental
- state. If you are feeling a little insecure, grab this one and use it.
- Joy: a blend of many high-frequency oils, including Rose! You
- can use oils to raise your frequency, which will put you in a
- healthier state both physically and emotionally. Diffuse, add a
- drop to any diffuser jewelry, or apply to your wrists and take a
- few deep breaths.
- Christmas Spirit: a blend that will help lift your mood and make
- different seasons of your life more memorable.
- Northern Lights Black Spruce: an oil that is calming and smells
- just like a Black Spruce farm! It's very grounding.
- MindWise: a dietary supplement that supports brain and heart
- health. It will help you stay focused and sharp during the chaos!
- Clarity: a blend to keep your head clear and make room for more
- memories!!! It can also be used to help boost your energy levels.
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Kit and add on all the supplements and products you want to create
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to get the MOST out of your membership! It is similar to those cool
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Six years ago I started my journey with essential oils and It has literally changed the way I think about my health.
What I mean is….instead of calling to make a Dr appointment as a first line of defense, now I simply reach for an oil. It may sound crazy but it's really not. Essential oils have become a HOUSEWORD word. In fact, 6 years ago I had to explain what an Essential oil was and now ... 5 years later I teach on WHY the quality of an Essential Oil is so important. (click HERE for more info)
Are you overwhelmed just thinking about oils? I don’t blame you! I was too when I first started.
I had no idea how to use an oil let alone what to use it for … even more importantly ... I had no idea how powerful they really were! They are Key to your health and wellness.
1. Lavender
It can help reduce stress, help with better sleeping habits and bring calmness into your world. Promotes skin health and a great oil to promote hair growth. Got too close to the stove? Grab the lavender. A nice perk about lavender … it smells lovely!
2. Lemon
Lemon has antiviral and antihistamines properties. It's a natural antibacterial making it a great natural cleaner. The perfect oil to make a natural cleaner and gives off a lovely scent. A great oil to keep around for insect bites or wounds. Have a sticky label? Use a drop of lemon oil.
And … Beware when using lemon oil in the sun, it may cause senstivy to the skin.
3. Peppermint
Apply a few drops of peppermint on your stomach to alleviate that yucky feeling in your belly, an upset stomach or stomach cramps. Apply on chest to relive that annoying hacking going on in your chest.
Need to focus or feel like you can’t concentrate? Grap your bottle of peppermint and sniff away. Its a great bottle to have at work or while driving to stay focued. The oil to reach for when you have head or neck tension.
4. Clove
This oil is one I rely on heavily when I have any sort of discomfort. Can’t get to the dentist? Go for the clove oil! Its a great numbing agent. Clove is the oil to grab for insect bites, fungus infections, atheletes foot and bruises.
Do you have ear discomfort? Put a drop on a cottton ball along with a hint of a carrier oil and tuck right inside the ear. Careful to never put oils directly in the ear canal. Disfuse to repel moquitoes.
The best way to get started and to save a ton of money is to get the Premium Starter Kit. Click HERE for more info.
For me… Yes! Why is it every time I walk onto the kitchen the refrigerator is staring me in the face? Seriously, it seems to literally call my name and says… come! Come eat something!
The bad part is what I actually reach for. You would think I would reach for an apple! Besides… "an apple a day keeps the Dr away" But no… instead I reach for a muffin or a Big piece of chocolate.
So, is it stress? Is this whole Covid 19 Virus to blame? Maybe. Because in the last two month I have packed on a few pounds!! UGG! I hate when that happens! Am I an emotional eater? I think I am.
So What kind of stress causes someone to eat because of their emotions?
Anything from losing your job, to financial worries to having to social distance, not being able to see the kids and grandkids etc. Any of these can be the root cause of feeling the need to reach for a bag of potatoes chips or eat that chocolate bar staring you in the face. It’s called emotional eating.
While it effects both sexes, emotional eating is more common among women then in men.
But why food?
Stress can make you eat more “Mindlessly’ as anxious thoughts race through your head. Emotional eating is when we’re not even focusing on the taste of the food, or how much we’ve eaten or even when we feel full. We just keep eating more yet feel less satisfied.
The difference...
Physical hunger | Emotional hunger |
It develops slowly over time. | It comes about suddenly or abruptly. |
You desire a variety of food groups. | You crave only certain foods. |
You feel the sensation of fullness and take it as a cue to stop eating. | You may binge on food and not feel a sensation of fullness. |
You have no negative feelings about eating. | You feel guilt or shame about eating. |
We need to find other ways to deal with stress.
Maybe read a good book or how about journaling, or meditating? I find having my quiet time each morning before I start my day and reading my bible quiets my soul and slows down the anxious thoughts in my mind.
I also find It’s helpful to take a walk especially on stressful days or when I feel really overwhelmed and emotionally fatigued. When I feel really stressed I feel angry. Anyone relate?
That is when I walk over to my oil counter and reach for the Stress Away Oil and slather it on me. A drop or two on the back of my neck or my wrist is really all I need but in the heat of the moment… I want to pour the entire bottle on me. LOL
When I feel super hungry between meals or... I feel the need to eat... hungry or not, I need to make a decision. Do I head for the refrigerator or.... do I reach for oils?
I find adding a drop or two of grapefruit oil or peppermint oil in a glass of water takes away my cravings and Lemon oil improves my mood and focus.
Most of these oils come in the "Young Living Starter Kit" which comes with 11 oils, a diffuser, packets of our amazing antioxidant energy booster “Ningxia Red” etc. All this for $165.00. If you would like the starter kit shoot me an email or go to https://www.youngliving.com/apps/enrollment/step/1
