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Boosting the Immune & Neurological Systems
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Trichotillomania: The Hair-Pulling Disorder
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The End of Mental Illness | December 7th, 2022
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5 Ways to Stay Motivated This Winter
When the seasons change it suddenly becomes harder to get out and exercise. Winter fitness programs aren’t the easiest to stick to, but they’re imperative to your overall health and well-being.
So with that in mind, let’s take a look at what you can do to stay motivated and successful with your winter fitness goals.
How to Detox After Holiday Feasts
If you’re having a hard time committing to your diet over the holidays, you’re not alone. And the good news is you don’t have to be perfect to maintain your weight over the holiday season. Try following these simple detox tips after each scrumptious holiday meal and start the new year fresh and ready to finally achieve your health and fitness goals.
High Protein Meal Replacement Shakes
Meal replacement shakes aren’t just low in calories, they’re high in essential nutrients your body needs to keep yourself nourished and your stomach feeling full, while helping also you maintain or lose weight. Protein provides numerous benefits to your body, including fueling the entire body, helping build muscle mass and being a key component to essential substances your body needs, like antibodies and blood.
Skin Cycling: all about the newest trend
The skin cycling hashtag has been viewed over 3 billion times on TikTok—and dermatologists say it's a strategy worth trying.The term "skin cycling" is all about taking a cyclical approach to your facial skincare routine.
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We've packed this month's edition with tips, techniques, recommendations and reminders for how to build your very own Nature's Sunshine Essential Oil Blends. Get out your notebooks and prepare for observations - you'll savor every second!
School's in for the Summer
Blending Basics
Because of their unique natural properties and powerful individual benefits, blending essential oils can be a bit of both art and science. But not to worry. There's not really a "wrong" way to blend, and with Authentic Essential Oils experimentation is half the fun!
Getting Started
Oil blends are typically created for a specific purpose. Some are worn as perfume while others are created for boosting feelings of energy and cheer, or bringing a sense of calm.
- Step 1 for blending beginners is deciding what you'd like to accomplish. Are you blending for fragrance or blending for benefits?
Personal Perfume
Wearable blends used as perfume are built on personal preferences of top, middle and base "notes".
("Notes" are determined by how quickly an Authentic Oil's scent fades after being exposed to oxygen.)
- Top notes are the lightest scents; the first ones we smell and the first to evaporate. Top notes are usually derived from flowers, leaves, and flowering herbs.
Examples of top notes include Organic Lemon, Lime, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Ravintsara.
- Base notes are deeper. Their fragrances last the longest and they are often more "earthy" in scent. These oils ground the entire blend and are often derived from trees, roots, and barks.
Some favorite base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Organic Frankincense and Organic Neroli.
- Middle notes bring harmony. They balance the top notes with deeper base notes and bind all the fragrances together.
Middle notes are most often derived from whole herbs and spices and include Roman Chamomile, Jasmine, Rose, Tea Tree, Organic Ylang Ylang, Cinnamon Leaf, and Clary Sage.
Blends with Benefits
If you're blending for support with a physical or emotional need, choosing oils from the same aroma category is a great way to start.
First, research the oils most recommended for your desired outcome. Since Lavender is often recommended to help with feeling calm, use Organic Lavender to start a blend for use before bed.
Peppermint helps with feeling more alert and mentally aware, so it's a great choice for blends that help with focus or tension. Once you've identified one core oil, choose two or three additional oils from the same aroma categories and mix and match.
Floral
Organic Lavender, Organic Geranium, Jasmine, Organic Ylang Ylang, Rose, Neroli
Citrus
Grapefruit, Lemon, Organic Orange, Bergamot, Red Mandarin, Lemongrass
Woody
Pine Needle, Cedarwood, Cypress, Sandalwood, Organic Frankincense, Wild Myrrh
Herbaceous
Sweet Marjoram, Wild Rosemary, Clary Sage, Wild Oregano, Wild Thyme, Tea Tree
Spicy
Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Peppermint
READY - SET - GO!
First, research the oils most recommended for your desired outcome. Since Lavender is often recommended to help with feeling calm, use Organic Lavender to start a blend for use before bed.
Peppermint helps with feeling more alert and mentally aware, so it's a great choice for blends that help with focus or tension.
Once you've identified one core oil, choose two or three additional oils from the same aroma categories and mix and match.
Foundation of Favorites
For inspiration, here's a list of favorite oils and blend suggestions for the most common benefits you might be after. Try various ratios of these oils in your own blends, or add or subtract oils until your blend is simply the best.
Energy & Uplift
•Peppermint
•Lemon
•Organic Orange
•Organic Ylang Ylang
Relaxation & Calm
•Organic Lavender
•Organic Frankincense
•Roman Chamomile
Joy
•Red Mandarin
•Peppermint
•Lemon
Protection
•Tea Tree
•Wild Oregano
•Clove Bud
•Cinnamon Leaf
Grounding & Balance
•Cedarwood
•Sandalwood
•Cypress
•Wild Myrrh
Motivation
•Organic Ylang Ylang
•Sandalwood
•Rosemary
•Lemon
Gratitude
•Cinnamon Leaf
•Sandalwood
•Organic Orange
•Organic Frankincense
Forgiveness & Release
•Helichrysum
•Sandalwood
•Rose