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My Momma Always Told Me...
Happy New Year!
For some us, the flu has come into our lives like ‘open season’ but in reality it has been here since early
December. With there being three separate strands of the flu, pneumonia, strep throat and allergies,
vaccines this time have been ineffective, especially when people are getting these illnesses over and
over and in combination together. As I am getting older I tend to always say to my children, my
momma always told me and what’s that old wives tales, a few of my favorites...
● To relieve a cough and reduce a fever - sliced or whole onion near your bed when you go to sleep.
● Throat is scratchy and sore - take a teaspoon of local honey every 4-6 hours (*not for children under
one years old)
● Common cold and influenza - organic elderberry syrup
But in today’s doctor/pharmacy world - I am tired of antibiotics and vaccines that do not work or give us
more sickness and even worse take money out of my pocket with co-pays and prescriptions.
Small changes go along way over time, the more we exercise, eat clean & healthy, our body sleeps better
and ultimately can greatly reduce potential health problems from over exposure to toxins found in our
household cleaners, personal care products, and processed foods. Essential oils are a safe, effective, and a
natural alternative to gradually transition to a toxic-free lifestyle, one that brings overall wellness, vitality
and happiness. Kelly Brogan wrote in her book, A Mind of Your Own, “lifestyle medicine...the approach
involves changes in everyday lifestyle habits.”
Daily Outlook: Beep! Beep!
…I am a boy mom and LOVE it, two boys (ages 3 and 9), a husband and a male dog...so needless to say - we
are wild, energetic, creative, messy and pick up everything that the environment has to offer! But when I
reflect...knowing what’s in our food, cleaning products, and where we put our hands, feet and bodies -
Organic, Natural & Essential Oils is where I’d like to be!
My journey has been nothing short than amazing with many stories of epic fails as a parent and joyous
moments of thank goodness that worked, natural remedies, organic foods and products, and of course
essential oils have been an adventurous, creative and cost saving in my pocket.
Let’s be honest - what we put in our bodies for fuel and how we take care of our body should be our #1
priority!
