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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #14)

I’m so glad you made it this far! At this point you might be thinking, “This all sounds great, but how will I afford my new upgraded lifestyle?” Remember that your health is an investment; not an expense – but it can become a huge expense if you don’t make the investment a priority.

It’s important to remember that you aren’t adding expenses to your monthly budget, but trading drugstore/grocery store budgeted purchases for safe alternatives from Young Living. You may pay more up front for Young Living products, but they will save you money in the long run – not just in your shopping budget, but in long-term healthcare savings too!

 

Real talk – take a look at your budget. Are there things you can trim for the health and well-being of your family? Of course this a personal matter, but many families have made room in their budgets by eating out less, downgrading their cable subscription, or skipping the morning drive-through latte. Take a look at your monthly expenses and see what sacrifices you’re willing to make for your long-term wellness.

Did you know that you could get your monthly order for free by telling your friends and family about Young Living? You’ve discovered some big truth bombs today and your loved ones deserve to know! Tell your friends and family about Young Living, help them get their own Premium Starter Kit, and get them started on Essential Rewards right away. Share the good news you’ve learned, and you’ll get a generous “thank you” check that can pay for your monthly order (or MUCH more!!)

Where there is a will, there is a way! I’d love to support you on your own oily journey. Whether you choose to simply buy products that will provide your family with natural wellness alternatives, or you choose to share with your family and friends and work towards getting your oils paid for, the choice is up to you!

Just know the income is REAL and it’s residual AND Willable with Young Living? Whether your goal is to earn enough to get your monthly order for FREE or retire on a private island, your loved ones NEED to know about Young Living and the fantastic products they offer. You are grateful that someone told you, now turn around and be that someone to the people in your life. A Young Living Lifestyle is one of wellness, purpose, and abundance. Connect with a supportive member of your team to learn all about the ins and outs of earning a monthly income from Young Living! Be sure to review the details of the Young Living Income Disclosure included here >> http://seedandsoultotalhomeupgrade.hojpoj.com/income-disclosure

For more information check this out: The Young Living Business Opportunity

Please know that I am here to support you and would love to connect one on one with you personally and help you plan our your wellness plan based on your personal needs and specific areas of support where our natural Supplement Line of products would be so beneficial! Young Living is so much more than just essential oils! I hope you’ve learned that in this two week series guiding you on your way to a toxic free lifestyle!

CHOOSE NOW – DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER – START TODAY!!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #13)

As you move forward and start adding these new products to your daily lineup, here is some advice from me, and a heads up on what to expect:

 

THERE ARE NO SMALL SWAPS! Whether you take a big trash bag and throw everything away today, or throw out one item a week until it’s finished, each swap you make is a positive step forward and will have a huge impact on your health! Go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back – this is a big deal and you should be proud!!

THESE ARE NOT REALLY SWAPS, THEY’RE UPGRADES. For some of these products, you should expect to pay more upfront. Cheap comes at a steep cost to our health, and it’s not a cost we’re willing to pay for one day more. The good news is that these are high quality products that last a long time. An initial investment will save you money in the long run! No matter what the cost, please know that you’re worth it. Got that? Your kids are worth it. Your pets are worth it. Whatever the cost, whatever sacrifices need to be made, your family’s health and longevity are worth it.

EXPECT THESE PRODUCTS TO BE DIFFERENT! Don’t let it throw you off. These products are going to look different, feel different, smell different, and act differently. They work fabulously, but they may come with a learning curve because they ARE different! That’s a good thing. Without all of those dangerous ingredients, they won’t act the same. Stick with it! You’ll quickly learn the tricks and hacks, and before long you’ll forget the old ways and never look back!

I must tell you about Essential Rewards! This is how I order my products each month, and it is such a cool program. Essential Rewards is the monthly ordering program from Young Living. It’s optional, but if you are looking to implement the Young Living Lifestyle, it’s a total necessity – and a total no brainer! You get rewarded for buying 50PV or more of oils and products each month. It’s FREE to join with absolutely no obligation! Check out these perks:

1. DISCOUNTED SHIPPING

2  FLEXIBILITY TO CHANGE YOUR ORDER

3.  FLEXIBILITY TO CHANGE YOUR SHIPMENT DATE

4.  EARN ADDITIONAL MONTHLY PROMO ITEMS

5.  EARN POINTS AND REDEEM FOR FREE PRODUCTS (Months 1-3: earn 10% back, Months 4-24: earn 20% back, Months 25 and beyond: earn 25% back)

6.  YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE LOYALTY GIFTS AT THE 3, 6, 9, AND 12-MONTH MILESTONES.

AFTER YOU CHOOSE NOW – START HERE:  www.believeinessentials.com

THEN HERE’s HOW to Enroll in Essential Rewards  >> https://vimeo.com/258885554

 

I urge you to come back tomorrow as we wrap this class up, because

your Health Is An Investment and it can change your entire world! 

It’s about to get real, because your health is a priority!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #12)

I truly hope you have been learning alot in this blog post series!  Whether you are a member already, or haven’t quite yet taken the leap of faith, I just want you to know that this has been the absolute best decision of my life! I’m not only in this feeling as I have met so many wonderful new friends on this journey that truly feel the same exact way! When you are ready, I want you to know that becoming a member and signing up with one of Premium Starter Kits is the best and most popular way to become a member! 

These Premium Starter Kits provide the most value and are designed specifically to propel you into your toxin-free lifestyle!

EVERYDAY OILS PSK includes 12 of the most popular Young Living essential oils and blends, a diffuser, a generous sample of Thieves Household Cleaner, 2-2 oz. packets of NingXia Red, a travel size Hand Sanitizer and two roller fitments. Even if you are already a member, think about another kit so you can get another diffuser and all stock up on the oils you use most! These kits truly are the best value.

 

 

THIEVES PSK is the perfect jump start on your new lifestyle! You will be able to ditch and switch SO many items with only one purchase! It includes toothpaste, mouthwash, household cleaner, hand soap, hand purifier, 15 mL Thieves® essential oil, 5 mL Stress Away essential oil blend, Thieves spray, and a roller fitment.

 

SAVVY MINERALS PSK will give your makeup bag and beauty routine a major upgrade! This kit includes 1 foundation, 1 blush, 3 eyeshadows, 1 lip gloss, a bottle of Misting Spray, foundation brush, and a 5 mL bottle of Lavender essential oil.

 

 

NINGXIA RED PSK is a healthy, superfood experience! Experience benefits of this incredible supplement drink for yourself when you join Young Living with this starter option. Included are 2 bottles of NingXia Red, 32-2 oz. NingXia Red packets, 5 mL Stress Away essential oil blend, a roller fitment, and a generous sample of Thieves Household Cleaner.

 

Please check back tomorrow as we share some tips on things to remember!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #11)

Having a baby changes everything. Every parent wants what’s best for his/her children, and that includes taking charge of their wellness from the very beginning! The Young Living Seedlings line is the perfect foundation for a life of toxin-free habits. These products are formulated to be naturally gentle, safe and pure. They are free from harsh chemicals and infused with an exclusive calming blend of essential oils.

TIP – The Seedlings wipes are very versatile! Use them as makeup remover cloths, dryer sheets, gentle face wipes for kids, and much more!

More and more parents are looking for safe and effective natural alternatives to support the health and wellness of their growing children! It’s so important that we show our children from a young age that their health is absolutely priceless. Young Living essential oils are a fantastic option and can be used to support your little ones physically, emotionally, and mentally. Young Living has formulated an entire line of essential oil blends and essential oil-infused products that kids love!

Come back tomorrow as I will be sharing about STEP 3!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #10)

Warm laundry straight from the dryer smells so fresh and clean, but could it be cancerous? That might sound extreme, but if you’re buying your laundry detergent and softeners from the store, there is a good chance they contain carcinogens. On average, laundry detergent products emit 17 toxins that go unlisted on labels, potentially causing problems such as skin irritation, neurological damage, and cancer!

Here are some tips to make your laundry room, and the clothes you wear everyday, much safer!

1.USE THIEVES LAUNDRY SOAP: This little bottle of miracle soap will change your laundry life! It gets your clothes so clean, smells light and fresh, and lasts a LONG time!

2.SKIP THE FABRIC SOFTENER: Did you know that fabric softeners are one of THE most toxic things in your home? Ditch it! A half-cup of vinegar added during the rinse cycle will produce the same results without the toxic chemicals. Wool dryer balls are also a popular alternative! Add a few drops of your favorite Young Living essential oil for a boost of added scent.

3.NATURALLY REMOVE STAINS: Instead of using chemical-laden stain removers, simply pre-treat stains with a combination of washing soda, baking soda, and Thieves Household Cleaner.

4.TRY REAL BRIGHTENING: A little baking soda added to the wash cycle will naturally brighten colors without the clingy chemicals that can irritate your skin.

5.FREQUENTLY CLEAN YOUR WASHER: This helps get rid of soap scum, bacteria, and other icky things that collect in your machine over time. Simply add some white vinegar into a hot water cycle and run. A clean washer will help keep your clothes smelling fresh and will also “detox” your machine from all the past chemicals!

Hickey, Hannah. (2010, October 26). “Scented Consumer Products Shown to Emit Many Unlisted Chemicals”. Retrieved from: https://www.washington.edu/news/2010/10/26/scented-consumer-products-shown-to-emit-many-unlisted-chemicals-2/

The kitchen is the heart of every home. Switching to a “green” kitchen is not only good for our wallets and the environment; it’s good for our bodies as well! Everything we touch, inhale, eat, and drink has a direct impact on our health, so converting the busiest room in your home is a must. We’ve already discussed Thieves Household Cleaner – that bottle of all purpose cleaner is going to be very busy in your kitchen! Other kitchen favorites are Thieves Dish Soap, Dishwasher Detergent, Fruit and Veggie Spray and Soak, and Foaming Hand Soap!

Come back tomorrow and I will be sharing about the Seedlings and Kidscents Line!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #7)

“Fragrance” could be one of the most dangerous words in the English language when it’s found in an ingredient list. The word “fragrance” or “parfum” may actually refer to a blend of many undisclosed ingredients all bundled up under the umbrella of one word. In order to protect trade secrets, fragrance gets a free pass from full disclosure. This outdated regulation, designed to conceal ingredients from the eyes of corporate competitors, now does the same for consumers who are inclined to scan labels for harmful ingredients. In 2015, the International Fragrance Association released a master list of more than 3,999 chemicals used by most manufacturers. The list includes carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, reproductive toxicants and numerous allergens (to name a few). A fragrance can be made up of any combination of these harmful chemicals that are absorbed rapidly when inhaled or when they come in contact with our skin.

Trashing your favorite scented products (lotions, scented candles and wax melts, air fresheners, shampoo, etc.) may be a sacrifice at first, but you won’t regret tossing these things. This transition is simple with essential oils! Of course essential oils are much more than just scents, but fortunately, so many of them smell awesome! Get rid of those scented toxins and start experimenting with your diffuser! The aroma combinations are endless, and it’s encouraging to know that these scents are not only safe; they actually benefit your body as you inhale them!

International Fragrance Association. (accessed 2018, May 20). “Ingredients and Transparency”. Retrieved from: http://www.ifraorg.org/en-us/ingredients#.WwGS5q2…

 

And here’s a great diffusing blend I created just recently called “Signs from God”!!!  (2 drops of each: Hope, Frankincense, Hinoki, Believe) Note: Oola Faith essential oil is a blend of Frankincense and Hinoki! I didn’t have Faith, but had Frankincense and Hinoki!  Use your App and see what are in the blends, maybe you can make your own favorites too!

 

 

Check back tomorrow because we will be talking about products in our Bathroom / Personal Care!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #6)

When it comes to replacing the toxic things in your home with safe and healthy alternatives, the Young Living Seed to Seal promise makes this next step simple! There is no need to stress over ingredients and confusing labels. The Seed to Seal promise is priceless – full ingredient disclosure and standards you can trust! The rigorous quality control starts with the seed and continues through every stage of production including cultivation, distillation, and bottling. Young Living owns their own global farms, works jointly with farmers, and extensively tests every oil and product to ensure that it is of the highest quality available. You can rest easy! To read more about science, sourcing, and standards of Young Living, visit www.SeedtoSeal.com.

When we think “chemicals in the home”, our minds immediately go to cleaning agents. These harsh sprays and scrubs may be convenient, familiar, and fresh-smelling, but they are so bad for our bodies! Most of these cleaners have warnings and instruct you to wear gloves and a mask when using. Your safest bet is to never bring them into your home again! Thieves Household Cleaner is an amazing first purchase – this one product replaces dozens of toxic cleaners. This plant based, essential oil-infused concentrate is safe, affordable, and incredibly effective! Depending on the dilution ratio used, prepared Thieves Household Cleaner will cost you around a dollar a bottle! It is the epitome of plant based and green cleaning: it is safe enough for a child to use and has a very pleasant aroma, while being tough enough to tackle greasy messes and stubborn stains. You are going to LOVE this product. Use THC instead of: all purpose cleaning sprays, window cleaners, tile cleaners, upholstery cleaners, bathroom surface sprays, mopping solutions, cleaning pastes, stain removers, carpet shampoo, degreasers, the list goes on!

Here’s a great DIY recipe you can make with your Thieves Cleaner!

Check back tomorrow when I will be talking about “Fragrance” and some great DIY cologne blends and diffusing blends!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #5)

Are you ready? It’s time – Out with the old, in with the new!

The old is familiar; the old is convenient, but the health and longevity of your family is of paramount importance. We have identified the problems, and now it’s time to replace household toxins with alternatives that are not only SAFE, but play an active roll in supporting our body systems as we work towards improved wellness and vitality! Young Living essential oils and essential oil infused products are the perfect solution. We call this process “ditch and switch”. Ditch the toxic garbage and switch it out with Young Living products. Revamping your entire home may seem overwhelming, but you will find that you actually enjoy every step of the journey with Young Living alternatives.

Take a look at the list of products that you and your family already use. You will likely identify unsafe products that you spend money on every month. Did you download the APP, “Think Dirty”?  I bet you were just as surprised as I was!  Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Shampoo = 10 on the Toxicity Scale!!

We’re going to show you how to transfer that money to upgraded, healthy alternatives. This is referred to as transfer buying. Provided is a link to a very handy tool called the Transfer Buying Form. This list is a great visual that will help you see the things that you’re currently buying that can be switched out with Young Living alternatives, and it provides a way to track your progress and look back at how many great swaps you’ve made!

http://seedandsoultotalhomeupgrade.hojpoj.com/transfer-buying-printable

If you’re feeling convicted to make some changes right away, here is what you can do to start on your toxin-free home journey TODAY!

  1. If you aren’t already a Young Living wholesale member, let’s get that taken care of right now! Having access to the best essential oils on the planet and all of the benefits that come with a Young Living™ membership is a game changer – best decision ever! If you aren’t familiar with the membership process, I will touch on that later.
  2. Check out the 30-day Home Detox Plan! Eventually, you will look back at the changes you make over the next few weeks and be so proud of how far you come! Little steps + consistency = big impact changes.

>> http://seedandsoultotalhomeupgrade.hojpoj.com/30-day-detox

  1. Are you a member of the Young Living Essential Rewards program? I will go into more detail later, but the program is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to implement healthy lifestyle changes. The convenient monthly orders are a great way to strategically switch out toxins in your home while being rewarded for your purchases!
  2. Spread the word! This information is important, and your friends and family need to know the truth! Help them implement these changes with you. Everything is easier when you do it with friends. Help them sign up for a Young Living membership, link arms, and Ditch and Switch for good!
  3. Stick around for the rest of the class to gather some great tips and start a wish list to keep track of the items you need to add to your next Essential Rewards order.

Tomorrow begins STEP TWO!!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #4)

It’s encouraging that more and more people are becoming aware of the risks of toxins that they encounter on a daily basis. It’s obvious why “green” cleaners have such an appeal. The household cleaning industry has caught on to this and responded in full force with product lines that claim they are natural. These products are labeled “green” and “all natural” for marketing reasons and often cost 20-30% more. You’re trying to make good decisions, so you buy a cleaning agent that touts “plant based” or “all natural”, but most of the time these products actually contain the same harmful chemicals. This practice is called “greenwashing” – misleading marketing to make products appear safer – and an estimated 95% of products are guilty of this practice. “All natural” and “green” doesn’t necessarily mean non-toxic. Many naturally occurring chemicals, such as arsenic, mercury, and formaldehyde, are poisonous. It can be overwhelming to think about all the toxins to which we are we exposed. While it may not be possible to avoid ALL toxins in our lives, there are plenty of ways to significantly reduce your family’s exposure through simple lifestyle changes.

TIP: There is no regulation of the word “natural”. This can mean that some of a product’s ingredients come from natural sources, but manufacturers aren’t required to disclose how much or little of those ingredients are present. The term “natural” can mislead consumers into thinking a product is safer or more environmentally friendly than it actually is. Learn to read labels and be wary of product claims!

Roos, Gina. (2010, October 26). “95% of Consumer Products Mislead Buyers with ‘Green’ Claims”. Retrieved from: https://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/10/95-of…

STEP ONE:

Now that you know that all the talk about toxins isn’t just hogwash, let’s move on to some practical action steps! The first thing you should do is educate yourself! Learn about ingredients to avoid, and train yourself to read labels. Label reading can be tricky business! Did you know that the European Union has banned more than 1,000 harmful chemicals from personal care products, but the United States has banned only 10 of those? Ingredients in cleaning and personal care products are not listed in the order of quantity, unlike food labels. U.S. manufacturers are not required to list ingredients of cleaning supplies unless they are known to be hazardous. Considering how few chemicals are actually banned in the U.S., there is little to no regulation regarding harmful chemicals in our products. Where does one begin to tackle this dilemma? Familiarize yourself with the bad ingredients. Reading labels with long, unpronounceable ingredients might seem daunting at first, but a quick online search can reveal lots of cautions and warnings. You’ll find that many common ingredients are carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, respiratory irritants, etc.

Think Dirty

 

 

TIP: There is an APP you can download, or get someone who is technical to download it for you, it’s called, “THINK DIRTY”! No, not what you’re thinking… hahaha Anyway, it allows you to scan the bar code on the products you are using in your home today, and it will rate the product with a toxicity level of 1-10 (10 being the most toxic). You will be amazed!!!!

Check back tomorrow because we will be ready to begin the Ditch & Switch Process of removing these toxins from your home!!

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Choose Wellness: It’s a Lifestyle (Post #3)

4So what’s the big deal with toxins? Are they really making us sick? It’s easy to see why so many people are skeptical about the detrimental long-term (and even short-term) effects that toxins have on our health. After all, if these ingredients are truly detrimental to our health, how do they end up in our commonly used products? It’s solid logic until you dig a little deeper. I hope that the information covered in this class is eye opening, but more than anything I hope you’re inspired to take it upon yourself to research what’s in your home and start making informed decisions. It’s a shame the standards for what’s allowed in our products is so low, but in the end we choose what we expose ourselves to in our homes. Put your detective hat on – today is the day you say “NO MORE”!

Dryer Sheets are the #1 toxic product in homes today?

Febreze contains over 80 known toxic chemicals?

Most candles are made with petroleum based wax? Yep, the same petroleum used to make gasoline! Then they add fake fragrance which includes synthetics, which are cancerous!

Bioaccumulation is the process by which our bodies accumulate toxins faster than they can eliminate them. Many chemicals are deemed safe in small quantities or for single uses, but these can be harmful over time and with consistent use.

The majority of products contain not one, but an abundance of toxic chemicals that are absorbed through the skin, inhaled into the lungs, etc. These chemicals can often be found in our bodies within seconds of exposure and are linked to health issues such as asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive issues, hormone disruption, and neurotoxicity. A 2010 study published in the Journal of Environmental Health found that women who used a combination of cleaning products in their homes are up to 110% more likely to develop breast cancer than those who rarely used them.

New York State Department of Health. (2013, October). “What You Know Can Help You: An Introduction to Toxic Substances”. Retrieved from: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/chemicals/toxic_substances.htm.

Fox News. (2010, July 20). “Study Links Household Cleaning Products to Breast Cancer”. Retrieved from: http://www.foxnews.com/story/2010/07/20/study-lin…

Not only have chemicals in cleaning products been linked to serious health issues, but many have not been thoroughly tested for their impact our health, nor are the effects of chemical combinations often considered. Often, the synergistic effects of these combinations are worse than the individual chemicals alone.

Most conventional cleaning products are deceptive because manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients. Basically we don’t know all of the toxic chemicals to which we are exposing ourselves, our families, and our pets when we clean our homes, wash our hair, launder our clothes . . . the list goes on.

Many of the toxic chemicals you’ll be learning about are endocrine disruptors – but what does that mean? Endocrine disruptors are chemical compounds that interfere with healthy hormone production. This includes interfering with normal production, imitating and modifying natural hormones, and upsetting hormone signaling and proper binding. Scary stuff! Why do hormones matter? In addition to puberty, mood, and fertility, balanced hormones affect our overall health and regulate our heart rate, metabolism, mental and emotional wellness, and sleep quality. Hormones are the chemical messengers that communicate to our cells throughout our bodies and are a crucial factor for health and vitality. Young Living has many amazing products to support hormone health, but adding GOOD to your routine only goes so far if you continue to expose yourself to the bad things that cause damage. Ditching toxins is one of the most important steps in your wellness journey!

Environmental Working Group. (2013, October 28). “Dirty Dozen Endocrine Disruptors”. Retrieved from: https://www.ewg.org/research/dirty-dozen-list-end…

I know this probably has your brain on overload right about now, so I’m going to let this sink in so you can digest this information.  Check back tomorrow, when we will talk about GREENWASHING!

I look forward to your time again tomorrow!

 

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