Thirsty for Results? Discover How Proper Hydration Can Boost Your Metabolism
Water is essential to maintaining a healthy body, as our skin, muscles, and brain are mostly made up of it. The amount of water we need to drink every day can easily be calculated using our weight and dividing it by 2 or 3.2, depending on the measurement system being used. Starting each day with at least 16 oz of water and adding a drop of lemon oil from the Young Living Vitality line can help with cleansing properties, while drinking 8 oz of water before each meal makes hydration easier.Drinking enough water promotes a thermogenic state in the body, leading to a more efficient metabolism, as well as improved cell repair, digestion, and other vital functions. Proper hydration also helps us differentiate between true hunger and thirst, leading to better eating habits.For those who struggle to drink enough water, there are a variety of tips and tricks to make it more enjoyable, such as adding slices of lemon, orange, or cucumber, trying unsweetened green or herbal tea, or investing in a large carafe or bottle that needs to be refilled regularly.It's important to note that drinking sweetened beverages, such as pop, consistently can increase the risk of obesity, stroke, and other heart complications. Drinking plenty of water and other hydrating fluids can help reduce the harm of these diseases and support overall health and wellness.
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What is the most common endocrine disruptor?
Endocrine disruptors are a group of chemicals that can interfere with the normal functioning of your body's hormones. They can be found in many everyday items, like food, water, and many cosmetics. These molecules act like hormones but with malicious intent; disrupting normal body functions such as growth development and even sleep.
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How toxic is fragrance?
We’ve all been there—you’re walking through a department store and some overly-enthusiastic salesperson has sprayed you with their newest fragrance.You barely have time to register that you’ve been doused in an overpowering scent before you’re quickly ushered away from the cloud of stench. I often ride in taxis and good old Uber. The drivers almost always have an “air freshener”..... Freshener?
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The Emotional Tune-Up: A Simple Daily Practice to Reset Your Mind & Mood with Essential Oils
Struggling with emotional ups and downs? The Emotional Tune-Up is a simple, 5-minute daily routine using essential oils to support emotional balance, clarity, and calm—naturally. In this blog, I’ll show you how to use four common oils to reset your mood and reconnect with yourself. Perfect for beginners and seasoned oil lovers alike. Download your free Quick Guide and start your daily reset today.
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Intentional imprinting! Can we change our emotions?
Aromatherapy is a branch of botanical medicine that uses volatile and aromatic plant compounds. Because of the unique direct relationship between emotions and olfaction within the brain, essential oils can help “unlock” stored memories and emotions.Do you want to know HOW you can use that for yourself?
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DIY perfumes and Colognes
Did you know that wearing perfume or cologne is a confidence booster?! People say they feel more confident when they have a killer scent on. Some people even feel ‘naked’ when they forget to put it on ...
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What Does the Word Fragrance Really Mean on a Label?
It is an area that can create an incredible impact on you and your family's overall well-being with a teeny tiny bit of change. A hard fact to wrap our minds around is that the government really has no idea whether most of the chemicals we use in our cleaning products are safe.
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