Make your own lip smacking lip balm.....

Nourishing LIP Balm - DIY style - Respect for Earth and Body - Invest in yourself 

Amy Joyous - 0405377298

YLEO Specialist 1090238

amy@naturallyjoyous.com

Who doesn't LOVE Luscious lips and a nice collection of lip balms to go with it...
Most of us love lip balms, yes,  I would go so far as to say, that I was quite obsessed with it,  especially during my high school years.. And now my daughters have taken over... at the ripe old age of 5 and 7. ... an my beautiful niece :) 

There was one moment when I even remember during year 11 my chemistry teacher Mr Osmond say to a group of us "you girls put that on all the time in class... do you actually know what is in that stuff, its full of synthetic toxic chemicals" being teenagers,  we all shrugged and keep applying our balms... we knew better right.

Not really...

It's only in the last 7 years since expanding my natural health and wellness knowledge that I have become aware of unnecessary chemicals that lurk within commercially and industrially fragranced personal care / house hold products/ air freshener industries. .... And unfortunately some essential oil companies.......
Once you delve deeper you began to realise the full impact these synthetically fueled products are having on our mother earth, ourselves and will have on generations to come...

I especially would like to mention the colourful eye catching lip balms and glosses you can see out the front of chemists and novelty shops... over xmas it was huge... 5 balms in cool cylinders for 9.95.... (they caught my eye!) I was going to post a pic of the ingredient label,  of all of the numbers and codes and petroleum compounds, however, thats not what this is about.  Its so awesome how aware family are becoming when it comes to home and body products, yes you can go to the cheap shop of one of the four big supermarkets.... and get things for 2 or 3 dollars... but thats what you should expect in quality... cheap... I choose the highest quality world leading giving and transforming company..... :) We know where our oils come from, you know where the rest of you whole food ingredients are from. If it's from your back yard then that is even better........ self sufficiency is the key to happiness right...
So lets be JOYOUS, lets be self sufficient and toxin free with this whole food nourishing revitalising and tantalising recipe for lush lips!! xx

Choc Peppermint Lip Balm:

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp beeswax
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp cacao butter
• 1 Tbsp macadamia oil
• 1 Tbsp shea butter 
• 1/4 tsp peppermint oil

(Shea butter not pictured) 

Equipment You’ll Need

• 20 - 24 lip balm tubes

Directions:

Gently melt the cacoa butter, coconut oil, macadamia almond oil, shea butter and beeswax in a double boiler 

 (or in a glass bowl set on top of a sauce pot of simmering water).

Remove from heat and then stir in the peppermint essential oil.

Quickly pour the melted oil into the tubes. You have to move very quickly before the oils start to set. 

I used a small funnel  which promptly got clogged! I do not recommend using a medicine dropper because it will quickly clog up as well!

Allow the lip balm to set, place in fridge if needed and then cap the containers. 

You are making lip balms!! How awesome is that, great to give gifts at your YL classes, at workshops and events. Have fun with changing the flavours and aromas around, Stress Away Lip balm sounds nice, along with frankincense, lush lavender and Ylang Ylang.....

Yummo, It feels so empowering to make your own lip balm and other natural beauty products, especially when its such a part of our every day lives….

Zola, Indie and I made these for Zola's 7th Birthday Party plus some Natural Perfume sprays.... the kidlets loved their goodies to take home and a new way to view their supermarket products......

When you make it, let me know........

Doesn’t it taste like chocolate mint? I am completely in love with these and so are my daughters and her friends… well I hope they love their nourishing balms...... their smiles say it all xx

Your OWN YL BIZ......

18 reasons to start your own YL business 

- Amy Joyous YL#1090238            Phone 0405377298

Be the change you would like to see in the world…….

Want to be your own boss, but don’t want to deal with the nitty-gritty of setting up a whole new enterprise?
A career as an Independent Toxic Free Stylist (Young Living wholesale member) might be for you.
Here are 18 perks of running a Young Living business.
What more motivation do you need to take control of your own health (with the purest products on earth) wealth and career this year, helping and hanging out with amazing people like me!?? :)

1. You can go to any of your kids events any time you like and create your own calendar, don’t miss any precious moment again  - school, dance, music, art, sports day, special occasions, you can be there and have quality time value with your family.
2. You can take holidays whenever you want. Going away during the school holidays? Taking a trip over Christmas? No problem. The only person who has to approve your leave time is you! And while on holidays enjOY getting paid…  receive your residual income as your commission is sent out monthly.
3. Meet Friends for life -  Socialising is just one of the great perks of running a Young Living business. You’ll be able to meet and chat with who ever you like…. you get to pick your team of super heroes and work with them….  my favourite part of YL are the friends you make and meet along the way, some life - long :) 
4. You party and meet up for a living! People won’t believe you when you tell them, but technically, this is how you earn a crust. In the Young Living Wellness world, the more you party, the more money you can make. More meetings make more miracles makes more money :) 
5.  A positive and fun working environment. You’ll be replacing mundane office life with a fun and friendly atmosphere. Work from where ever, people are happy to see you and hear for the first time about the uniqueness of the oils… and how they can ingest them!  Monthly meetings with your team are always fun and interactive. The positive energy is infectious!
6. Every day is different. You may be holding an intro to oils party one day and running a fundraising event for the local child care the next… or teaching people how to use oils to enhance our chakra system or how to give a Raindrop Technique to your partner workshop the next.  No two days are the same when you’re an Independent Young Living Wholesale Member…….
7. You can stay home when kids are sick. Avoid awkward phone calls to your boss when your kids come down with the flu. You control when you work and when you don’t. However, using YL products thats very unlikely ;) 
8. Set your own workload.  The ability to work as much or as little as you like means that when life gets busy, you can dial down your activity, and when your schedule frees up, you can ramp back up again.
9. You are part of an amazing conscious community! Just by sharing your earth wisdom and helping others you are making a huge impact on the lives of so many… and generations to come after us…  Help spread the awareness of unnecessary chemicals and nourish our communities with quality pure products.  Young Living gives back to mother earth :)  
10. You never have to do ‘9 to 5’. No more staring at the clock and willing it to move faster through the workday. Being able to set your own hours means you can schedule parties and paperwork around family meals, activities and even set aside a little bit of pamper time for yourself!
11. Never pay full price for our PURE product. Young Living has an INCREDIBLE lifestyle range… not only amazing oils single and blends, for spiritual, emotional and physical enhancement, however range of personal care, natural skin care beauty, products for kidlets, pet care, cleaner, natural perfume, first aid help, dental care, hair care and home. As a Toxic Free Stylist, you’ll enjoy shopping at 24% off the RRP of all Young Living products all year round. PLUS Amazing ER benefits ,…… enjoy lots of free goodies along the way….
12. Guilt free sleep-ins. Don’t bother setting any more 6am alarms. You’ll no longer have to get up at the crack of dawn and get ready for the working day. You’re free to sleep in for a few more precious hours if you wish…. or just wake up with the sun :) 
13. You have constant support. We get to have fun together. Even though you’re running your own business, you have the support of a team around you. Your Leaders and Inspirational Team are there to answer any questions, there are team meetings to go over each month’s promotions and incentives, and there is a very helpful Customer Support team at the other end of the phone line.
14. You literally change peoples lives!!!! Its the most rewarding feeling when someone says to you thank you for introducing me to Young Living oils…….  Wish I came across these sooner!!! What a feeling, we transform the way people live their lives, release the need for synthetic harmful products and show people a better way!
15. Access to free training. Study can be expensive, but having up-to-date knowledge within the natural wellness industry is an important part of growing your business. Have Young Living Leaders and empowering presenters visit your area for workshops, read informative handbooks or dial in to a webinar; however you like to learn, constant training is available mostly free of charge.
16. Be recognised for your achievements. Feeling appreciated and being congratulated is important. Not only will you be rewarded with oils and earth gifts, cash bonuses and incentives, you will be recognised and celebrated for making a difference and achieving rank advancements. 
17. You can travel in luxury. Don’t bring your wallet, because this one is on the company. I personally have been on 7 trips within the last 6 years….. Every year there are exciting overseas trips to beautiful destinations like Salt Lake City, Utah, visit YL farms, world cruises, Hawaii, Ecuador and France. Meet the qualification requirements and you’ll be jetting off on a 5-star getaway…. and expanding your natural health knowledge.
18. There’s no commute. Say goodbye to peak-hour traffic jams and angry drivers. You don’t have an office (it can be anywhere) to get to by a set time in the morning, and even though you’ll have to travel to your classes or workshops, it usually won’t be in heavy traffic periods. 

A Young Living Network Marketing Business is the way to go if this list resonates with your heart…

Lets connect :) 

Stay strong, Stay Beautiful, Be yourself and Believe xx

Opening up......... with OIL Pulling.

 

Re post from 2012.... Amy Joyous - Naturally Joyous. 

Have you ever heard of OIL PULLING?..... weird I know.

The scientist in me just had to give it a go!

I have learnt so much about the amazing health benefits of coconut oil since I started using Coconut Magic's oil. www.coconutmagic.com After trying 2 other brands I really wouldn't bother with any others, this is absolutely beautiful coconut oil. Subtle flavour, clean, crisp, fresh and pure. No overpowering, burnt coconut smell in my cooking or on my legs.....

Did you know that coconut oil can help you loose weight, whiten teeth, restore healthy hormone function, beautify your skin and hair, balance blood sugar, eliminate food cravings, strengthen immune system, improve digestion, increase your energy and detox the body! Remember oils ain't oils and quality is everything!
  
So I have done some research on the humble coconut and came across oil pulling. As soon as I read detox and whiten your teeth I thought, yeah right that sounds ridiculous!! I'm going to do it!.

Oil pulling is an ancient form of Ayurvedic medicine which dates back thousands of years. 

All you have to do is put a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth (and an essential oil if you wish, I have used lemon and frankincense!) and swish it around for about 15mins... I do this first thing in the morning while I'm getting my girls breaky or having a shower. Zola and Indie both look at me with a smirk and Zola asks "mummy have you got coconut oil in your mouth? Can I have some" and of course I smile and go over with a teaspoon for both of them... 

Make sure you don't swallow it as the oil is supposed to draw all of the toxins out of your body up through the cheeks in your mouth, therefore cleansing the body, and allowing it to heal itself. After the 15 minutes spit it out.  As a consequence health problems of all types improve. Oil pulling can help those with asthma, allergies, chronic fatigue, diabetes, migraine headaches, PMS, and chronic skin problems. 


According to Bruce Fife, the first thing that most people notice when they start oil pulling is an improvement in their oral health. Teeth become whiter, breath becomes fresher and the tongue and gums take on a healthy pink colour.


Did I feel any difference?
Amazingly.....  YES!!!...... 
After about 2 or 3 weeks of doing it nearly every morning I totally noticed the difference! My teeth where actually whiter, I had more energy, felt more positive and my body was detoxing (I could tell as my underarms took on a different smell)

So I challenge everyone, do give OIL PULLING a go!! Its great, its harmless and it works!


Thank you for taking the time to nourish your body with me :)

Keep smiling brightly!


Joyous Health and Harmony
Amy**
xo

naturallyjoyous@live.com.au 
www.naturallyjoyous.com

References-
Essential Oils Desk Reference 2009
The Low Glycemic Effects of NingXia Wolfberry by Dr Mark Schreuder
Oil Pulling for a Brighter Smile and Better Health by Bruce Fife

Are You for REAL?

Real Earth Real Body Real Love


I believe that the conventional medicine and pharma industry's have created amazing things... Some antibiotics have been life saving, some surgical procedures are phenomenal.
Man has been incredibly clever over the years. 
However have we gone too far with everyday house hold and personal care products...... Recreating chemical constituents from plants.
Maybe we have.......

The baby product industry is one of the worst out there..... One brand here in Australia that most hospitals recommend.... You know who they are..... baby shampoo, baby soothe bath, baby oil..... Seriously? Check out all of the harmful chemicals under the ingredients list, just for our precious babies...  These ingredients are really unnecessary with what we know now.

It's so important now, more than ever before, that we all become more aware of this! Did you know that everyday there is a whopping 4,000 new man made chemical substances added to products each day.... EACH DAY!!!
I am not just talking about human health here, lets think about our environment, our animals who don't have a say. The entire planet earth.... There is now evidence of mutagenic species... In the everglades in Florida, crocodiles are both male and female due to the high amount of toxic synthetic substances in the water.....

For us humans, degenerative diseases are so common, it's a huge problem, however we all can make a difference. We are conscious consumers and we are blessed to be able to choose what is right for us. Let us all ask more questions and seek the truth.

People have said to me, Amy, don't be silly it's only a little bit, it won't hurt...
Well, that little bit builds up gradually over years, this is called bioaccumulation. Bioaccumulation within our fat cells, blood and bones... Over years this accumulates and may cause all sorts of unbalance within our bodies, which in turn effects our mental state and our spirit. One of the first organs to show signs of ill health is the liver. When the liver becomes over burdened, it can show many different signs from allergies to asthma, eczema, a mystery illness, or worse a degenerative disease.

I have found it incredibly empowering, since becoming more aware of the impact that we are having on our society, our children's future, the environment, Mother Earth, our brilliant blue ocean..... our entire planet.

 

In America, 89% of the 'natural green' products are not really green?!? There are a whooping 17,000 chemicals used as trade secrets in the green cleaning industry!!!!
So, unfortunately when the label boasts things like 'eco, green, organic, earth friendly, sensitive, dermatologically tested, pure'............... This can be just a sign of extremely clever marketing, turn the product over, read the ingredients list..... and if they don't even list the ingredients, stay clear :)


The power of one:
"I am only one but still I am one. I cannot do everything but I still can not refuse to do the one thing that I can do.... We can all make a difference, and cause a ripple effect all over the world!" Connie McDanel, Young Living Educator.


What is a better choice?
What is a great solution for our homes, our bodies, our kids, our schools and our earth???
Well, if you are looking for a company that has EVERYTHING covered... check out Young Living! They work synergistically with our precious earth, they are sustainable, work with local communities, kind to the planet, a full disclosure company, and full of amazing education. They ultimately provide WELLNESS, PURPOSE and ABUNDANCE in many amazing forms.... more family time, optimal health, opportunities to see the world and financial independence. Gary Young, the founder of Young Living has even opened two schools in Ecuador to help give kids a better chance in life.... how awesome is that?



MY FAVOURITE ECO HOME PRODUCTS: Stimulating and Spicy :)
Thieves House Hold Cleaner is an amazing product:
^^Pure plant based ingredients
^^Synergistic blend of Thieves is immune boosting and effective against pathogens, consisting of multiply oils with multi components therefore no resistance developing from viruses and bacteria.
^^You will save money.
^^Support longevity

It's all about consumer awareness and choices... Be a part of the change!!!

No more endocrine disruptors messing with our precious bodies, think of our lakes, our rivers, our animals.... Our precious plant... WE DON'T NEED TO USE THESE UNNECESSARY CHEMICALS ANYMORE!!! 

My mum has said to me in the past when I have screwed my nose up at the commercial liquid washing detergent she has used 'oh Amy, I used the same when you were little and you turned out alright'. Well, yes mum, but just reminding you of the 4,000 new man made chemicals, that are being introduced on a daily basis!!! My parents didn't have these chemicals 'back in their day'. 


Being a mum of two adorable little girls.... do you see why I am so passionate?
 

--:So here are my:- -
 Top 10 Crazy Chemicals to Ditch from Your Life:

1. Sodium lauryl sulphate - (maybe petroleum/palm oil derived) Found in toothpaste, whitener, facial cleanser, body wash, shampoo, foundation, carpet cleaner, carwash. Potential effects: Can penetrate skin and accumulate in vital organs, suspected liver toxicity, cause various skin conditions..... Why is it used? Its nice and foamy! 
2. Propylene glycol / Polythylene glycol - (Petroleum derived) Found in moisturiser, shampoo, hand cream, soap, cleanser, food and pet shampoo. Potential effects: respiratory, immune and neurotoxicity, sensitization, eczema, etc... Why is it used? It softens the skin.
 
3. Fragrance/parfum/fragrant oil - Mostly synthetic. Found in most cosmetic products and household products. Can even be found in products labelled unscented or fragrance free. Potential effects: Allergic reactions, asthma, suspected neuro and immune toxicity. Why is it used? Deodorant, masking, perfume. 
 
4. Triclosan - (Petroleum derived) restricted in cosmetics in Japan and Canada. Found in liquid hand soap, hand sanitiser, facial cleanser, toothpaste, deodorant, dish washing liquid, pet shampoo. Potential effects: Gets absorbed and piles up in our bodies, where it may disrupt our hormones. Skin, eye, lung irritation, allergic reactions, wildlife and environmental toxicity, suspected skin, sense organ and immune toxicity... maybe contaminated with other dangerous chemicals. Why is it used? As a deodorant or preservative.  
 
5. Aluminium compounds - Found in lots of cosmetics, personal care, sun screen, foods and vaccines. Potential effects: Suspected respiratory, liver, musculoskeletal and neurotoxicity!! Aluminium alters the function of the blood brain barrier. Various functions including anticaking and viscosity controlling.

6. BHA - (Petroleum derived, banned in the EU) Found in lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, moisturiser, eye shadow and food! Potential effects: Recognised carcinogen, wildlife and environmental toxicity, suspected respiratory, liver, endocrine, immune and neurotoxicity.......... Why is it used? Antioxidant and masking.

7. Oxybenzone - (Petroleum derived, restricted in Japan). Found in lip balm (*as a teenager, how many times did you put lip balm on your lips? Me about every 30 mins!!), fragrances, moisturiser, anti aging, sunscreen, lipstick, paint and pesticides. 
Potential effects: suspected kidney and liver toxicity, absorbs through the skin, produces damaging reactive oxygen species upon exposure to sunlight, associated with endocrine disruption, wildlife and environmental toxicity!.... Why is it used? It's a UV filter and UV absorber... (yet, it produces free radicals on exposure to sunlight?!?)
 
8. Sodium fluoride - (Banned in oral products in Canada!!!). Found in breath freshener, tooth whitener, mouthwash, toothpaste, glue, adhesives and insecticides. 
Potential effects: dental fluorosis, bone cancer, bone fractures, osteomalacia, suspected cardiovascular, respiratory, developmental, liver, musculoskeletal and neurotoxicity. Why is it used? For anti plaque and oral care :/  
 
9. Methyl/Propyl-paraben - (Petroleum derived). Found in facial cleanser, anti-aging, foundation, shampoo, conditioner, lip gloss, mascara, moisturiser. 
Potential effects: Sensitisation, interferes with gene expression, suspected endocrine disruptor, skin irritation, contact dermatitis, wildlife and environmental toxicity. Why is it used? Preservative.  
 
10. Phthalates - (some banned in cosmetics in the EU, may be petroleum derived). Found in nail polish, hair spray, body lotion, perfume and detergents. 
Potential effects: Suspected endocrine, liver, kidney, reproductive, developmental, immune and neurotoxicity, wildlife and environmental toxicity, linked to birth defects and damage to male reproductive system. Why is it used? It's a plasticiser and solvent.

**Alcohol (Denatured) - steer clear of this one too......
**Alcohol (Pure) is regarded as safe...........

Does that make you curious as to what you have in your house? Jump up and check out some of your products :) 

So what on earth do I use? I hear you say :)
Well, Young Living essential oils have everything covered... from plant based wellness, first aid (bring fever down with peppermint oil) toothpaste and even dental floss, shampoo/conditioner, face scrub, moisturiser, pure perfume, synthetic free nutrition, slique tea, energy bars, pet care, emotional and physical wellbeing.... cleaner.... home pamper sessions, there is as they say an oil for everything :) 
A beautiful part of your daily life, so why not use the best in world.... share them with your friends and get them for free! 
Live your life by design.
Get healthy fit inspired
Help others do the same 
Discover a life time of Abundance in every way xx

“Young Living offers health solutions found nowhere else on earth. These essential oils truly represent the new frontier of medicine; they have resolved cases that many professionals had regarded as hopeless.”
Terry Friedmann, M.D.

Cofounder of American Holistic Medical Association

Love making your own stuff?
Even my five year old can do it, with my guidance of course!!!!
These amazing oils allow you to make your own personal care products, make your own plant medicines (the original chemical components), make your own first aid, make your own flavourings, make your own fresheners, make your own cleaners...... We are all conditioned to have so many individualised cleaners, we don't need this..... We don't need a shower cleaner, a separate fridge cleaner, oven cleaner, wonder cleaner, floor and wall, bench top, basin, stainless, marble, granite and wooden cleaner....

If you don't know who Young Living are, you better start learning ;) They are growing faster than an F1 race car :)....... During the 'financial crisis' they grew about 47 % and grow more and more every single year. With such incredibly pristine products and beautiful life values, it's really no surprise. It's exciting, an honour and a privilege to be a part of such a high quality, prestigious and empowering company like Young Living. Their core values are to help and give to people so that they too can experience their best life ever.

For me I have never been happier. To know that I have found my niche, my passion and my calling. I have never felt so healthy, fit and vibrant and it makes you want to jump out of bed each and every morning, because you never know whose life you are about to transform next..... If this also resonates with you, then I urge you to take the plunge and do it. 
You will never look back!!

Young living essential oils, nutritional supplements and personal care products are straight from the plant, nothing added, nothing taken, therapeutic and more of a necessity than ever before.

I will leave you with a quote direct from the father of inspiration and motivation, Dr Wayne W. Dyer, straight from YL Convention 2013. As a member of Young Living essential oils he use to buy about 12 bottles of rose oil a month and rubs JOY on his chest before bed every night!!!! He used them to increase his vibrational frequency and energy field.

"What Young Living is doing is going to alter and shift the state of consciousness of our planet" - Dr Wayne W. Dyer.


                                                                           Want to be a part of this incredible shift?


* Join our Joyous Tribe of like minded souls, * Sign up for our NEW : 8 week course - Empower YOU or.... 
* Jump on in and become a YL wholesale ER member!

Create the Life you LOVE xx

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Phone Amy on 0405377298amy@naturallyjoyous.com 
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Naturally Joyous (NJ) - Earth & Body Conscious Living
Educate :Empower :Change Lives
Essential Empire = NJ + Amazing You 

Raw Garlic Naan

Aggghh Garlic bread........

Ok so how good is a yummy buttery steamy bread with loads of garlicy goodness!!!

I love garlic bread however not a huge fan of the ingredients that are in most shop bought garlic breads... preservatives, emulsifiers etc... And my little gals don't really have much bread these days... they love wraps... future garlic wraps maybe :) 

Thank you to the incredibly inspirational RAW foodies Marcus and Cara (if you don't know who they are you have to check out there amazing you tubes and Marcus's empowering life changing books www.markusrothkranz.com) Type into google garlic naan recipe to find a You Tube by Cara.... from their new raw recipe book 'Love on a plate'.  Of course I have added YL oils to the recipe to add some more zing.........

Introducing the new re vamped... Raw, Vegan, Gluten free and wheat free version.

If you are keen to crack open a fresh coconut or two then you will enjoy creating this nourishing raw vegan version of the much loved italian classic!

☆Raw Garlic Thyme Naan:

2 cups coconut meat

3/4 cup onion

2 or 3 tablespoons of spring water

1 drop YL thyme oil 

Sea salt

Pepper 

For Top:

Fresh Parsley 

Fresh chopped garlic 2 bulbs and small amount of onion

Blitz all ingredients in blender

Put baking paper over dehydrator tray
Sprinkle with olive or almond oil
Spread out blitzed mixture
Sprinkle and top coconut mixture with parsley garlic and onion
Add some more olive/almond oil (you can add the thyme oil into these oils if you with) and salt/pepper to taste Place in dehydrator for about 2-4 hours..... 
Flip and dehydrate for another 2 or 3 hours...

Why us a dehydrator?
Because any baking that you do in the oven over 45 degrees C kills the living enzymes present in whole foods.

YOU will be so super surprised how light fluffy and tasty this handy savoury treat is... Great with dips and crackers, with a curry or rolled with any filling!!!
RAW Coconut garlic Naan is now one of my fav snacks to nibble on.
(beware if you leave it in the dehydrator to longer... it will turn into a garlic cracker!!)

Are you going to try this amazing vegan version?
Tell me what you think? 
If you would like to get your hands on some delicious edible earth oils.. to use in your kitchen creations like basil, coriander, lime, tangerine, lemon and nutmeg!

Connect with me via Amy 0405377298  or message below 
Creating conscious consumers and communities
x

Joyous Health and Harmony,
Amy JOYOUS
Young Living Educator 1090238

DIY Whipped Lemon Delicious Body Butter

☆Lemon delicious whipped body butter

(This is totally scrumptious!) 

1/4 cup Shea butter 

1/4 cup coconut oil 

2 table spoons almond oil 

YL lemon essential oil (about 8-12 drops) ☆

Melt ingredients together except for the essential oil...

Set melted liquid in fridge to cool down for 2 minutes add essential oil then pour in blender to whip.....
Blitz together and fold through.....

Voila ○○● 
Enjoy with or without your soul partner. 
Perfect for dry winter legs, arms and elbows!
☆
Store in a cute container and give as gifts 
☆

Amy Joyous
YL member 1090238
Naturally Joyous

These are from my own personal  experiences with Young Living..... and those from our 

Joyous team.

Vibrant Families

Essential oils for Vibrant Families

Last month, for the first time in years I read my local newspaper "Caboolture News" and as I read a certain article I could feel my heart skip a beat for this beautiful young couple with a gorgeous little girl who had consistent tonsillitis.... occurring every three weeks. My heart goes out to families who experience continuous health concerns with no real answers or results...
My thoughts and eagerness to help this couple in some way were persistent and strong... as the whirlwind of ideas and 'what ifs' spiralled around in my mind. Hmmm I wonder what else they have tried..... and I wonder if they have heard of therapeutic grade YL essential oils.

So this blog about re occurring dis-ease and tonsillitis is for you.... the couple on the front cover from Narangba waiting for surgery or a better solution for their precious creation.

I am a firm believer that if conventional medicine isn't working, if you are experiencing the same outcome over and over again then why not try something else? A different solution perhaps? One that has no side effects or full effects on the rest of our body.
Being a mother of two daughters myself I feel for families like these parents in the paper who have to give their little one antibiotics every three weeks.... with the same results..... a continuous re occurrence.

It is so super important to feed, nourish and protect our precious immune system...  especially with the cooler weather when we often eat for comfort and warmth.
Along with nutrition, active living and being around positive influences it's great that we now have extra earth tools to use first hand at home as a preventative and protector for our mind, body and spirit.

The plant kingdom continues to be the subject of an enormous amount of research and discovery....  well it is really a rediscovery. Everyday thousands of people are feeling self empowered and experience amazing results with mother natures gifts to us.

Essential oils have been around for donkeys years right... The Ancient Egyptians were masters when using essential oils and other aromatic compounds. Many hieroglyphics on the walls of Egyptian temples depict the blending of oils and describe hundreds of oil recipes.

It is only recently that essential oils have made a massive comeback with a huge impact on families and lives all over the world. What a beautiful blessing. Essential oils are HUGE right now... DIY, clean eating, chemical free living, becoming more self sufficient and kinder to our precious planet. Most of us know the extraordinary health benefits.... we just need to find the highest quality oils on the planet to help with this world wide wellness revOILution that is taking place.

Young Living essential oils are extraordinary - they are the real deal and they are the world's purest oils. Quality is the most important thing especially when you are using oils on your family, their skin, internal organs, in their food, for first aid and health care. I have been living the YL lifestyle for over 6 years now and I am thrilled to say that I haven't been to a doctor since I gave birth to my second daughter almost 5 years ago.... I truly believe in the power of prevention. Which includes illiminating unnecessary chemicals in homes, body products and following a whole food, active and kind lifestyle... The YL Lifestyle works perfectly.

So we have the best of the best oils..... now its time to read, educate, empower ourselves and others...

One of the best resources out there for essential oil amazingness is called the Essential Oil Desk Reference.
This is the 'bible' of essential oils and if you are serious about natural health, changing and transforming your life, your families and friends then get your hot little hands on a copy... available at www.aromabooks.com or www.let-support.com.au it comes in the full version at $98, mini version $37.95.

So what do we know about tonsillitis?

The tonsils are infection-fighting lymphatic tissues (immune cells) that surround the throat. When these become infected with streptococcal bacteria they become inflamed, causing a condition known as tonsillitis.

It became popular in the 1960's and 1970's to have the tonsils removed when they became infected. However, tonsillectomies have become much less frequent as researchers have discovered the important role that tonsils play in preventing and fighting infectious diseases and optimising immune response.

The pharyngeal tonsils located at the back of the throat (known as the adenoids) can also come infected - a condition known as adenines.

First recommendations from the Essential Oils Desk Reference:
Clove, tea tree, Thieves blend, inner defence supplements
Single oils to try: Golden Rod, oregano, ravensara, thyme
YL Blends: Melrose, ImmuPower
Topical Treatment: Thieves Antiseptic Spray

EO application Method:
Ingestions with Rice milk or tea spoon of honey. 2-4 times daily.
Oral; on tongue 2-6 times daily or as often as needed
Gargle 4-8 times daily.
Topical: Dilute 50:50 apply 1 to 3 drops to throat, chest and back of neck through out day.
Apply oils to feet (Vitaflex Points) through out the day.

Nutritional support; NingXia Red, high in B and C vitamins.

Young Living provides us with a variety of solutions, we just have to try different oils or supplements to see what best suits us!

References - Essential Oil Desk Reference, Fourth Edition 2009


Here is a delicious recipe to try:
Warm Lemon, Honey and Thieves drink that is great for the whole - food family :)




Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1-2 tsp of raw honey
Mix with very warm water (not boiling) and add a drop of Thieves essential oil.
(use a tooth pick, dip in top of oil bottle and swirl into lemon drink for kidlets)
Add apple cider vinegar and lemon oil to taste



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