The essential oils segment can be a very challenging space for consumers to navigate...in large part due to prevailing practices by the market leaders.

In addition, critics question the enormous premiums these companies charge for their oils, and consumers are left wondering how to make sense out of the differing oil quality standards claimed by these companies.

Our management team has been closely watching these trends and have chosen to bring superior quality essential oils to the market while offering a better value than all of the market leaders. We operate differently than our competitors and are motivated by different values.

This translates into each bottle being defined by complete purity, uncompromising quality and unmistakable aromatic excellence.

We use only 100 percent pure, natural, essential oils that are harvested and distilled following the highest quality standards in the industry. We strictly follow the essential oil specifications established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), an independent, non-government agency in Geneva, Switzerland created in 1947. 

We source essential oils in partnership with farmers around the world who have a reputation for ethical, sustainable growing practices. The essential oils are extracted directly from the botanical source and extensively tested using state-of-the-art technology to meet stringent quality specifications. 

The oils are evaluated for purity and contaminants like pesticides, herbicides and heavy metals. To do this, we use gas chromatography to evaluate all the separate constituents in the oil and measure their levels and purity. It also relies on mass spectometry, which provides a chemical fingerprint of the oil. Every oil has a specification that shows which components, and how much of each, is allowed. 

Additional tests are performed before the oils are certified to contain absolutely no impurities, synthetics or fillers.

This tip is courtesy of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging

1. High in magnesium - magnesium helps relax blood vessels, which may result in fewer headaches for migraine sufferers and decreased risk of hypertension and stroke.
2. A good source of manganese, iron, copper, phosphorous, vitamin B2 and other essential minerals.
3. The richest source of protein of any grain. It is especially high in lysine, an amino acid that is typically low in other grains. Quinoa's protein is complete, containing all nine essential amino acids - a rarity in the plant kingdom.
4. Gluten-free and easy to digest.

• Quinoa Tabbouleh
• Apricots & Red Quinoa

For 30 years, Melaleuca has been the leader in cleaning products that are not only more effective than the grocery store brands, but also safer, healthier, and more natural. You won’t find chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other toxic chemicals in any of our EcoSense products.

• The natural cleaning power of citric acid (lemons) is better than ever! Making it easier than ever to fight hard water stains and bathroom grime. Derived from sugar cane, sugar beets, and pineapple, glycolic acid boosts Tub & Tile’s natural effectiveness, allowing you to enjoy a cleaner, fresher bathroom—without the worry of toxic chemicals and fumes.
• The improved Tub & Tile formula also includes a new fragrance oils to deliver an updatedLemon and Tangerine scent that is sure to leave your bathroom smelling as fresh and clean as it looks.

• All-new Clear Power features dramatically improved cleaning power with naturally derived, ammonia-free cleaners. It delivers streak-free performance and gives you a cleaning value no grocery store alternative can beat.
• Clear Power now comes in a fresh new fragrance—Crisp Orchard—that’s preferred 4-to-1 over the old scent.

• Improved sheeting action speeds the removal of soap scum and hard water stains from shower surfaces, keeping your shower looking cleaner longer, with no scrubbing.
• No Work’s new, improved Grapefruit and Yuzu fragrance keeps your shower smelling as clean as it looks.

Just a quick thought to share with you today!

Are you like me and think about something totally different than what you are doing?

I think I was washing dishes when the thought "Calories are similar to money" bounced in my head.

What I mean...if you are trying to control your weight and be healthy, you have a limited number of calories you can consume in a day's time. Consume more than your body needs and you won't like the outcome.

Therefore, you need to plan the calories you consume...don't waste the calories on food that is not nutritious for your body. Feed your body calories throughout the day to keep your metabolism working efficiently.  This means eating on purpose and not on a whim..

When you go shopping you have X amount of dollars you are willing to spend on that shopping trip. If you spend more...you overextend your budget. So you think about your purchases, buying items you need the most and looking for good deals. This means shopping on purpose and not on a whim.

What do you think?

Nothing changes if nothing changes.

Sadly, many people “hope” for things to happen without taking action to make things happen. So many are stuck in a rut and just continue down the same path of frustration and pain “hoping” things will change.

• They acknowledge their current condition. How and why they got there.
• They are not afraid to confront the brutal facts.
• They analyze results. What is working? What isn’t? Why?
• They are champions of change.
• They never settle for mediocre.
• They create action plans and do the hard work necessary.

Last year I blogged about the importance of being aware of the effectiveness of supplements that are offered in the local stores. I had learned that many are not absorbable and therefore useless and possibly harmful to you. 

After reading the articles in the following links, I learn that  in many cases, the herbs were not even FOUND in the supplement.

2/2015 New York Attorney General-targets-supplements

NY Daily News-Sept 2015

Testing of herbal supplements sold by major retailers including Target and Walmart revealed that 79 percent have no trace of the herbs on the products' labels, according to an investigation by the New York State Attorney General.

Daily Journaling:

• Reduces stress—People who journal every day cope much better with stress. While they don’t experience less stress, they are better suited to handle it when it occurs.

• Restores feelings of control—Journaling bridges internal thoughts with external events and allows you to see patterns in life and results of action.

• Aids problem solving—We generally solve problems from a left-brained, analytical perspective. But sometimes the answer can only be found by engaging right-brained creativity and intuition. Writing unlocks right-brained capabilities, making way for unexpected solutions.

• Increases memory—The daily act of remembering and writing about events leads to a stronger memory and sharper cognitive skills.

• Improves health—University of Texas psychologist and researcher James Pennebaker asserts that regular journaling strengthens immune cells for better overall health. Other research indicates that journaling decreases the symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Helps with weight loss—A study published in the journal Psychological Science showed that women who wrote about their values in a journal every night lost an average of 3.4 pounds in four months while women who didn’t journal gained weight. Writing about values appears to give women a sense of self-integrity so they are less likely to eat to feel better. This focus on values and self-worth is believed to help with many obstacles in life—not just weight loss.


So what are you waiting for?
Grab a pen and paper—or a laptop—and pour out your soul.

You’ll be a better, healthier, happier person for it.

All of our children matter. Our environment matters. Our health matters. 

The Most Important Properties

Helps you eliminate toxins thanks to its sulphur content and also acts directly on your liver, helping you metabolize fats better.
Prevents urinary infections and takes care of your kidneys because it helps you keep your urinary tracts clean and your urine acidic.
Boosts your metabolism and eliminates excess fat from your body, which will help you lose weight.
It is a great diuretic, which allows you to eliminate excess fluids from your body.
Prevents eye dryness thanks to its vitamin A content.
Improves digestive processes because it is rich in enzymes. It is very useful in cases of flatulence, acidity, bloating, etc.
Fights constipation, which improves the state of your intestinal flora.
Reduces gum inflammation. We recommend swishing a little bit in your mouth before swallowing it in this case.
Eliminates mucus in cases of colds and sinusitis.
Reduces levels of cholesterols, triglycerides, and uric acid.
Relieves coughing and throat pain.
Prevents muscle cramps thanks to its mineral content.
Improves the state of your skin and hair thanks to its vitamin and mineral content.
Reduces the risk of suffering from any kind of stones, whether they are gallbladder, liver, or kidney.
Fights gastric hyper acidity and relieves it immediately. It also treats and prevents gastric ulcers, which are produced when there is too much acid.
Prevents kidney stones from uric acid.
Soothes urinary infections.
Improves dental health and prevents problems like cavities, gingivitis, or plaque.  [ http://steptohealth.com/water-plus-vinegar-and-baking-soda-health-miracle/]

How to Get the Most Out of the ACV and Baking Soda Remedy...Make sure the ACV you buy at the store is organic and non-pasteurized, non-fermented making sure that it has not been processed and heated while still containing the nutrients, minerals and enzymes. The clear ACV, which you see at the supermarket and is cheaper than the organic-raw type, has been heated and distilled removing many of the health benefits. The raw type contains what we call “mother of vinegar”, which is a strand-like structure of living bacteria that is found in ACV.

Why Combine Vinegar and Baking Soda?

Vinegar and baking soda have opposite pH, in other words, acidic and alkaline respectively, which allows you to be able to drink this without harming yourself. As a result, you will get all of the properties of the remedy without acidifying your body.

On the other hand, although many people consume baking soda to fight gastric acid, this is not good in the long term either, because it can alter the natural pH of the stomach acid. You need the chloric acid in the stomach to be balanced in order to digest food well.

There are lots of different ways people drink ACV/baking soda... the recipe I like: