Chia Seeds

     I was realizing the other day that I had done 3 videos featuring chia seeds and 1 blog post about them on a different blog,  but I hadn't done one here. So here it is! Before we get started though I wanted to mention that I have moved my video channel from YouTube to Vimeo. All my past videos are there, so that they are easy to find in the future, and all new videos will be posted there instead. And I am hosting an online class next week on September 4th on Facebook, I hope you will join us.

     I first learned about chia seeds when I read a book for a Blogging for Books program. It sounded interesting because it was a fresh topic and it was related to health, which as you know is something that I am very interested in. They are high in fiber, omega-3, omega-6, Vitamins A, B, E, and D, zinc, sodium, magnesium, calcium and iron and much more. They also don't contain gluten. They are a quick and easy way to to help your body get what it needs. 

     Chia seeds are also extremely easy to add into your everyday life. You can eat them plain straight out of the bag, in salads, smoothies,  stir fries, drink them in water, the possibilities are endless! There are drinks that you can buy at the store that have chia seeds in them already. The recommended amount to eat is 2-3 tablespoons a day per person. With all the possible ways to eat them it is so easy to get that amount. 

     I hoped you enjoyed this blog post and that you will let me know in the comments below what you would like to read about in the future.

Soli Deo Gloria! 

Seasonal Allergies and Essential Oils

           I am going to be hosting an online class about using essential oils during the school year. It will start September 4th, and will take place on Facebook.  This week we are going to look at oils that will help relieve allergies. All of these oils come in the Everyday Kit.

   The oils are Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint. You can use them a couple different ways, and I might suggest using one or all of these methods as well as using all three oils. Option one is to apply them topically. This is probably the easiest and quickest way to get the oils into your system. You can apply them to the souls of your feet, your wrists, your temples and the back of your neck. The second way is to diffuse them, whether it is in a diffuser or on a cotton ball. The third and final way is to get gel capsules and put 3-5 drops of each oil in and take it three times a day.
    If you are interested in any of these oils or in any of Young Living's other products check out their website. If you like what you see and wish too order, click on the member sign-up at the top of the page. Then enter my member number into the enroller and sponsor number slots the proceed to fill out the rest of the form as you wish. (My member number is 1564241.) Check out my Facebook Page where I post all sorts of things about oils, host classes, post videos, and more! Also look at my YouTube channel.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Women Only Please: Hormone Balance with Essential Oils

    This week I am at my third and final Joni camp for this summer. So again this week will be a little shorter. Well this post was a little harder for me to write. Mostly because I hadn't thought to much about it. Hormonal balance is hard a difficult subject to write about because there is so much too it. Which I guess there is to most other subjects. So thank you for the challenge and I hope I don't totally  mess up.

       There were a few oils that I haven't tried for this hormones but that make a lot of sense to use for hormone balance. The best oils for hormones are Spearmint, Ylang Ylang, Fennel, Myrrh, Myrtle, Sage, Sage Lavender, Peppermint, Clove, Geranium and Nutmeg.  So the oil product that kept coming up was the product Progressence Plus. This is an oil based supplement that Young Living offers. It is vitamin E that is extracted from yams in an essential oil mix and helps with cramps during your period, hot flashes and other similar issues. I have not been able to try this product yet, but after looking into it I really want to.

       Oils that I have tried for cramps that I have tried is the blend Deep Relief.  I get really bad cramps during my period, so bad that I can't do much the first two days of my period. When I use this blend during this time I am able to do way more things then I was normally able to do. I still don't feel great but I feel way better then normal. I highly recommend this blend for a plethora of different things.

      If you are interested in any of these oils or any of Young Living's other great products check out their website. If you like what you see and want to order, click on the member sign-up button at the top of the page. Then enter my member number in the sponsor and enroller number slots at the top of the form. (My member number is 1564241.) Also check out my Thoughts From Oakdale Facebook Page. I post all sorts of oil fun there like charts, fun facts, events I am hosting and much more! I am also on You Tube please subscribe to me there for all kinds of oil related videos. I am going to be hosting an online class on Facebook in September about how to stay healthy with oils during the school year so keep an eye open for that. 

Soli Deo Gloria!!!

Children and Essential Oils

         I didn't have my oils a week before I had the opportunity to use them on my little sisters. My sister Esther will come up to me when she's not feeling well or has a scrape and says "Sister, I need oils!" I highly recommend using oils with children and babies. Using essential oils with children and babies is easy and safe. Let's look at oil application, and a few oils that help your children ward off common sickness.

 Application: There are a couple really good ways to apply oils to babies and children that I want to mention here. The first is diffusing the oils. Since babies and children have young sensitive skin it might be gentler and more efficient to diffuse the oils they need rather then applying them topically. However, if they are really sick and you want to give a little extra push towards recovery, I recommend applying the oils to the soles of their feet as well as diffusing.The reason I suggest the soles of their feet is because the skin there is tougher, but that's also where the biggest pores in your body are and the oils can get into your system faster. So even as an adult applying oils to your feet is extremely beneficial.

       Colds and the flu are two of the most common  childhood sicknesses. Thankfully the oils overlap and do double duty on these to sicknesses. The oils to use are Lavender, Lemon, Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Thieves, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile and Clove. Some of these oils would be best diffused because they are slightly abrasive and a little to strong for young skin.

       "Littles" are always getting scrapes and bruises.  Thankfully again there is one list of oils for these two ailments as well. These oils can applied topically since they are gentle. Lavender, Frankincense and Peppermint are the best at soothing and healing cuts, scrapes and bruises.

          What better way to take care of children than with a safe, non-toxic natural alternative for all their little ailments, and even their bigger ailments. If you are interested in any of these oils or any of Young Living's other great products check out their website. If you like what you see and want to order, click on the member sign-up button at the top of the page. Then enter my member number in the sponsor and enroller number slots at the top of the form. (My member number is 1564241.) Also check out my Thoughts From Oakdale Facebook Page. I post all sorts of oil fun there like charts, fun facts, events I am hosting and much more! I am also on You Tube please subscribe to me there for all kinds of oil related videos. I am going to be hosting an online class on Facebook in September about how to stay healthy with oils during the school year so keep an eye open for that. 

Soli Deo Gloria!