Did you know what makes you feel icky when you’re sick is actually your immune system doing its job and eliminating bugs & toxins from your body? It's not actually the germs themselves that make you feel sick.
We get a fever to help us sweat out things through our skin, and our noses run to remove toxins through mucous membranes. This is our body's natural detox method.
When you take over the counter remedies from the pharmacy they make you feel better because they suppress your immune system’s ability to detox...thus your symptoms feel reduced. Although I understand the desire to stop a runny nose and calm a cough, there are better ways to do this that work with your immune system to speed up your recovery, not just mask symptoms.
Read more...We get a fever to help us sweat out things through our skin, and our noses run to remove toxins through mucous membranes. This is our body's natural detox method.
When you take over the counter remedies from the pharmacy they make you feel better because they suppress your immune system’s ability to detox...thus your symptoms feel reduced. Although I understand the desire to stop a runny nose and calm a cough, there are better ways to do this that work with your immune system to speed up your recovery, not just mask symptoms.
Let’s talk about habits, essential oils and digestive health. Every Friday, I'm going to bring you some fun facts or interesting information to help you learn more about essential oils and how to use them.
Adopting the essential oil lifestyle is all about retraining your brain to reach for an oil or oil-infused product over something else.
Read more...Heartland: Tears Are Okay
All I will say is, I cried.
Okay, that’s not all. How about I explain. I think I need to process my reaction and I’m taking you along for the ride.
I’m talking about the CBC TV series Heartland.
Have you ever wondered why the Magi gave Mary, Joseph and Jesus gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh? Gold makes sense, but why frankincense and myrrh? After all, if the gifts themselves weren’t important, why were they mentioned?
All three were treasures, rich with meaning. That’s just how God works. So many hidden messages in just one word. One story. The significance of these gifts should not be overlooked.
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I recently had an oily get-together and I enjoyed every minute of it! I tell ya, it feels so good to have people over again. It had been a year since I invited my Young Living friends to gather in my home to fellowship and talk all things oils. I've always enjoyed having people over, but it's icing on the cake when conversation revolves around a healthy living lifestyle.
I use to stress and drive my family crazy the hours before guests showed up. I’d get snappy and grumpy as the hour approached.
Ask my husband. He remembers.
