Monday, 17 November 2014

ORIGINS

This Year has been such an evolutionary year!


It has been a year of getting back to our original selves, asking questions and embracing all that comes to us in life. Embracing abundance.

On the weekend I watch a wonderful documentary with my man.
Getting back to our origins….
I loved this new inspiring documentary…. 

http://origins.well.org

Please watch and share. :) 

I believe Young Living is this Movie!!!
ORIGINS



Origins, primal, paleo, RAW, earth, life, love, respect, gratitude and kindness.
Young living live from their origins, they own their own 11 farms around the world, their new one is called the Northern Lights Farm in Canada…. another amazing farm experience for the future to write down on my bucket list.... What does your list look like... Mine?
Egypt, Maldives, Amazon and Alaska just to name a few. 

Today I am caring for my dementia dad. I say that because most of the time he is awesome and he is his fun loving self, yet his worried, fearful personality often over powers his thoughts and perception… sometimes he slips into this alternate universe…
Dust in the air, all over his hands, cats in the house, black men laying on his and my mums bed and a group of women looking after him 'which is my incredible life juggling mum'
I was just talking to him at the table while we laughed about the funny conversations on Anchorman 2… now he is asleep at the table… at 11am..
LOVE XXX


Anyway, origins, the movie, watch it, create conscious change…
Getting back to our origins is what I have been living for over 5 years now.

What are the ORIGINS of Aromatherapy?  
Right now I am enjoying my mums abundantly healthy backyard… 
It is a true Aroma-Garden. Citronella flowers are blooming right now.
It’s raining, it’s cleansing. The air feels fresh and creative..… 

Here’s a quote from one of my fav books written by Jennifer Jefferies - CALM KIDS, a guide to natural therapies for children.

“Aromatherapy is the science of using essential oils for therapeutic, mood enhancing and cosmetic benefits - basically it’s old-time pharmacy.
Since the beginnings of human civilisation, healers have looked to nature to provide remedies. For centuries essential oils have filled dispensaries and provided pharmacists with the raw materials to make medicines. It was not that very long ago that you would take your prescription along to the local pharmacist and he or she would make up your cough mixture or cream from scratch using essential oils and herbs. Today, most of these natural medicines have been replaced with synthetic laboratory produced drugs. But we are seeing a resurgence in the popularity of natural therapies, and aromatherapy in particular.”





Wow how awesome is that…
Want the most PURE AUTHENTIC, BEST EVER OILS  and products on EARTH?
Amy Joyous
Young Living Educator 1090238





Synergy with Mother Earth - Young Living are more than just pure products xxx 
Enjoy Wellness, Purpose and Abundance Everyday.


Saturday, 4 October 2014

Caramel Slice Re Vamped

Caramel Slice Re-Vamped 


Who doesn’t love a delicious slab of gooey caramel slice??
Yes, back in my 'unconscious’ living days I was one of those teenagers who use to come home from high school, delve deep into the fridge to grab out a can of condensed milk and sit there with a tea spoon…. Yes I did…. 
I couldn’t get enough of this sweet nectar….

Ok, so it's been years since I have done that. Now with a new change of perception and awareness, these days I get my sweet craving fix from whole foods… whilst nourishing my body, not depleting it. Pure guilt free goodness (and yes you can over indulge on the good stuff too).

I recently helped facilitate a conscious living workshop with three beautiful souls. One of the creations was a RAW caramel slice… so this blog is dedicated to them.. Thanks for the inspiration Kerry, Michael and Amanda and for being part of this conscious global wellness revolution - creating change and better solutions for all. 




**RAW CARAMEL SLICE**

3 Layers of LOVE:

Base: 
1/2 cup of dates (pitted and soaked if not medjool)
1 1/2 cups of almonds or cashews soaked (or any of your fav nuts)
2 drops of Valor essential oil (optional, can use any YL oil you like! Or vanilla extract)

Gooey sauce:
1 cup dates (pitted) and soaked if not medjool dates
1/2 cup maple syrup 
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup coconut oil
dash of vanilla extract
1 cup of raw cashews, soaked
Pinch of sea salt

Choc top:
1/2 cup coconut oil
4 tbs of cacao powder
4 tbs of maple syrup/honey/coconut nectar 



Start with the base. Blend the dates and nuts together in a food processor until it’s at a fine consistency. Add the oil or vanilla extract and blend once more. Grease a slice tin with coconut oil and spread the base layer out on the bottom. Freeze for about an hour.


For the gorgeous gooey sauce; blend all of the ingredients together until it’s nice and creamy. Pour over frozen base… place back in freezer for about 30 mins


Onto the last layer of LOVE chocolate :)
Melt the coconut oil (if not already) mix in cacao powder and sweetener of choice. Whisk until it's at a nice velvety creamy texture and pour over the two layers. Place back in the freezer for an hour and indulge... 



Enjoy this little piece of heaven...
Pure guilt free goodness straight from Mother Nature :)
The addition of Young Living essential oils takes your food creations to a whole new vibration level..... I chose the blend valor today just to add a new level of flavour and energy to the slice :) 





If you LOVE this recipe and would LOVE to learn more about living a plant based lifestyle..
Leave a comment below, send a private message or connect with me via fb/instagram @naturallyjoyous
Phone: Amy 0405377298  naturallyjoyousoils@gmail.com 
Young Living educator 1090238

References: 
KM RAW n MORE
Let’s Eat RAW - Scot Mathias 
I only use Young Living oils in my food creations :)




Tuesday, 16 September 2014

Clean Eating and Beyond.... **Young Living** is the Next Step Towards Lasting Wellness

‘Clean Eating - And Beyond, Young Living is the REAL deal’ 



If you haven’t heard of the phrase clean eating or paleo within the last few years, then maybe you have been living under some sort of psychedelic rock…. and where was my invite ;) 

It is a hot topic!


Clean eating can be life changing and it’s such a straight forward concept.
Quite simply - living as close to the way Nature intended is delicious.
Eating whole foods that look like real plants, seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables…. is delicious. 
Real foods nourished by the earth. Unprocessed, free from additives, preservatives and nasties.
And if it is your thing, choosing meat that has been grass fed, with no added chemicals or hormones and treated ethically. 
 
Its fantastic to see the abundance of superfood’s turning up on our supermarket shelves, quite literally on a daily basis.
I am super proud to be the instigator of having a continuous supply of fresh young drinking coconuts at my local woolies…….
And you can even get Chia pudding.. its everywhere! 



'Super foods' and 'Super oils'

 
Now, instead of owning a tiny section on the shelves, whole foods and super foods have taken over more than half of the ‘healthy foods’ isle, which is such a pleasure to see.
Chia seeds, quinoa, cacao, goji berries and maca powder are now a house hold name. And the incredibly nourishing hemp seeds (high in omega 3,6,9, fibre, protein, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E and chlorophyll amongst lots of other goodies) are making a wave of consciousness through out Australia. 

Did you know that Australia and New Zealand are the only two countries to still have a ban on the consumption of hemp seeds (which do not get you high, and don’t worry, being an inquisitive scientist… I have tried) ….. However, in Canberra where the politicians are and in South Australia you can grow three marijuana plants that do get you high, for personal use. Does that sound right to you? What is going on here?!? 

Seriously, they are hemp fields. Hemp seeds and material. These fields could create many more jobs, bio-fuel, food, oil, paper, plastics, rope, building material, fibre, textiles, clothing, bedding for farm animals and even car components… and I am sure many more things. Basically Australia needs to step up, open their minds and start benefiting from this incredible plant. Our economy would soar and our health would benefit infinitely. Environmentally, hemp is a safer crop to grow than cotton. Cotton is a soil damaging crop. Hemp planting reduces deforestation and improves the soil upon which it is grown. All products made from hemp fibre are biodegradable, compostable and recyclable!! Sounds like an amazing plant hey…..     

Anyway, back to whole foods, super foods and nourishing our bodies!

Yes ‘clean eating’ is the way to go!!

  My daily clean shake made with YL Balance Complete (Power Meal is Vegan option), bananas, chia, hemp, peppermint, cinnamon, tangerine or nutmeg essential oils.



However, when was the last time you thought about clean living within your home, within your precious abode. Is your floor cleaner really clean? Is your dishwashing liquid clean, what about your laundry detergent, how clean is your foaming hand wash, toothpaste or baby bath soak? And what about that fragrance that puffs out scents to make your bathroom smell pretty… how harmful do you think that is? 

DIY - Clean personal care products made with Young Living Medicinal Oils
Body scrubs, cooling mists, bathroom and car deodorisers.... 


A ‘clean’ home environment is the next step in your clean campaign and one that is so important. Our bodies are magnets to everything in our environment and our skin easily absorbs what we use around us. It’s vital to know the quality and ingredients of the home and body products that you are using. This step alone can reduce many unnecessary health challenges that occur on a daily basis. 

It can be so confusing when you venture out to the shops to buy some sort of cleaner, hand sanitiser, freshener spray or liquid hand soap. The fragrance that fills the isles can be intoxicating and the amount of choice we all have is crazy. To be honest, from personal experience, I have found that what is available in the conventional shops is far from clean. As a mater of fact, these products are the opposite of clean. They are dirty…… As in they may have nasty, dangerous and life threatening unnecessary chemicals hidden within. Over time these chemicals are notorious for building up in our delicate tissues, organs and cells. They then eventually create various health challenges and heartache for many trustworthy souls who thought that ‘orange blossom’ or ‘ocean breeze’ sounded like a refreshingly good idea at the time.

Unfortunately this world is run by multi-million dollar companies that have no intention to improve the health and the lives of people around the world. We all know the ones, they are a household name, we get free samples from hospitals after we give birth, their adds are plastered all over our TV screens and they are on all our banners along the road sides and in our shopping centres. Their man-made synthetic products are being pumped out at an incurable rate. These companies are here to make money. Period. They are clever at advertising and enticing us in with their fresh sounding new creations.

Before you fall on the floor, waving your hands about in despair….. there is hope. There are amazing, positively inspiring companies out there who are part of this new wave of change we are all experiencing. This innovative awareness - a wellness revolution that is currently taking place. We are growing as a conscious culture and conscious consumers….. not settling anymore for mediocracy. We want to know why these ingredients are being used (a lot, thousands.... of chemicals created since WWII) and we all want what’s best for our growing little families and our precious planet that will hold our future generations to come.


The Founder of Young Living Dr Gary Young and his wife Mary and two sons.. entertaining us at the 2014 Grand Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Presenting Young Living. This global company is phenomenal! I could share many wonderful things that they have achieved, the lives that they have changed and communities that they have enhanced world wide. They are the world leaders in essential oils and synthetic free, plant based wellness products. They provide answers and solutions to all our wellness needs. Not only does Young Living have one cleaner used for the entire home, from the toilet to the mirrors on your car, to the sticky toys in your kidlets hands and the dishwashing solution you can make yourself. They also provide wellness solutions regarding our first aid queries, give us side effect free plant based medicinal oils and supplements, personal care shower products, natural beauty and skin care products, dental products, natural kid and pet care solutions, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, nutritional health, oils in the kitchen and pretty much cover anyone searching for a vibrant healthy ‘clean’ lifestyle.


They are the whole package. Young Living really does create ultimate wellness, purpose and abundance in every way. It’s quite simple. Become a wholesale member, start enjoying these everyday products, (ditch the dodgy supermarket misleading brands that are supporting sickness) and feel the amazing benefits. Then share your new found knowledge with your friends, help them with their needs and ask them what they want. Don’t be scared to educate and help anyone who wants a better life… Young Living rewards us all and you ultimately get your products paid for. YOU GET THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS ON EARTH FOR FREE just by SHARING YOUR NEW FOUND WISDOM AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES. And that is how I have been able to support myself as a single mum. (Plus… I have amazing friends and support!) 

The people you meet all over the world! 


Not only do I receive financial abundance from Young Living, but also have time and family freedom. I get to ‘work’ or ’share’ when I want and however I like. Anyone who is passionate about limiting toxins and living a more plant based lifestyle would be perfect for this. It is however, not for everyone and that is totally fine. not only has my little family experienced an abundance of wellness, I have also been fortunate to travel to amazing destinations with this company. I have seen first hand the dedication, the sweat and the love that goes into each and every bottle and product that they proudly supply. The standards are second to none that why they are the innovators or the seed to seal promise.  


The relationships you form... my beautiful 'YL family'
 

It saddens me that some people don’t value themselves enough to put their own and their families health as paramount. And don't get me wrong I don't eat like a queen everyday and yes I still like to celebrate, dance and have a few drinks with the people that are close to me.... 
I often hear people say ‘oh I would love to live like you and use those chemical free products, but I can’t afford it’ To be honest, every single person on this planet can live a high quality lifestyle free from toxic chemicals, if they really wanted to. Is this a priority for you?

I urge everyone to educate themselves on the effects of using ‘cheap store ’ products and ‘fancy’ high end oolala expensive products that are not much better.


Ask questions, read books, read labels, find out what words like Benzalkonium Chloride do to our beautiful bodies…. Does that sound nourishing to you, do you think there would be side effects? Oh yes indeed….. we don’t need this stuff in our lives, anymore, ever. Its time to break the habits and beliefs that have been passed down from generations and to provide, healthier life giving solutions. If you are interested to know, this chemical is used as a disinfectant, detergent, preservative and as an antiseptic. It is rampant in house hold cleaners and also can be found in ear, eye, hand and facial products for example in hand sanitisers and first aid. The cosmetic safety database states that there is a moderate to strong evidence that Benzalkonium Chloride is an immune suppressor, skin irritant and respiratory toxicant with corrosive, carcinogenic effects. Hmmmm do you have these particles lurking in the air in you home?

So, as you can see, it is vital that we all become aware of these types of unnecessary harmful chemicals, we just don’t need them. Let's all strive to make a change towards better choices and solutions that support and nurture us.

Indie Sol age 4 - uses the oils when she needs them....
Her favourite place is on her belly.



Have I made you think about your home and personal care products? What about your medications and first aid? Becoming self sufficient is so empowering and not relying on a doctor to prescribe a drug with side effects has changed my families life. 

Planting my own lavender (Bunchy) at Mona, Utah. One of Young Living's 11 farms around the world!


Would you like to be a part of this shift in consciousness and possibly work from home (or the park, the beach, a cafe, meet up with other like minded people) while you can play with your kids and have a family life too?



Young Living is Perfect for young kids - Zola Love age 5.


No more leaving home at 5am and getting home in the dark just in time to see your kids sleeping soundly in bed. No more missing out on valuable family time, no more 'busting your guts’ trying to ‘make a living’  which has been the Aussie way for far too long. Why? So many people these days are out of their heads, so stressed and busy that they have lost contact and detached themselves from their own families and as a result the quality of their health has suffered. Remember that our health is our wealth, it should be our number one priority. Relationship marketing and generating your own cash flow with a residual income is the way to go. This is the business of now and the future and Young Living is a shining example of the new wave of consciousness that we are all experiencing right now. I LOVE being a part of a company that makes a real difference to this planet. 


Hanging out with beautiful people, Kate and I, indulging in all of the fun possibilities Young Living creates...  
having an amazing experience at this years Silver and Above Gala Ball, they really know how to live the good life! 



Get amongst it, have a purposeful life, be apart of a passionate team of people who care and help our fellow man, one that is ethical and kind to the earth. Isn’t that important to you? A company which is here for the long term, growing world wide at a phenomenal rate….. built on a solid foundation. One that is backed by innovative, scientific research and that is proud of their full disclosure ingredients and seed to seal process. 



The INNOVATORS of Modern Aromatic Medicine  - Dr Gary Young and Jean-Noël Landel


It is exciting to know that every single person on this planet can create their own sweet joyous ‘clean’ life. If you feel like a change, it is there for the taking.

Enjoy the endless versatility of YL oils!


If this resonates with you and your family values, feel free to connect with me via phone 0405377298, via email amy@naturallyjoyous.com or via fb/instagram - Naturally Joyous. I look forward to hearing from those who want more out of life :)

 Me....... Enjoying the AMAZING energy in the Mona, Utah Lavender fields.



Here’s to an Abundance of Health, Wellness and Freedom to live your own life,

Love and JOY,

Amy JOYOUS
Young Living Educator and Conscious Lifestyle Lover.      
YL member 1090238


This information is from my own personal direct experience, self education, and on going plant based lifestyle changes.

Thursday, 4 September 2014

***Best Ever Breakfast Bars***

Nigella and Me




Yep I have a girl crush on this lady, her aura is so alluring and seductive…. and her gorgeous delicious creations to die for…. yes this is one funky lady.

So I found this recipe on her website. Its suppose to be with condensed milk HOWEVER I use to be addicted to this shit so don’t buy it anymore. I would sit on the couch and eat a whole tin with my spoon and then when they invented the squeezy tube…. oh yeah!
I decided to make up my own RAW condensed milk….

Here are the two recipes, take what you like and have fun creating :) 

***So Here are Nigella’s Breakfast Bars:

1 x can of condensed milk
250g rolled oats
75 g shredded coconut
100g dried cranberries
125g mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame) 
125g natural unsalted peanuts


They are delicious!!!


***And here is my version, re invented in a conscious kind of way, without the sweet sweet sweet (in a Homer kind of way) condensed milk.

Breakfast BARS: Sugar free….
Inspired by Nigella….

RAW Condensed Milk:
1 cup of dates soaked
I/2 cup of hemp seeds
1/2 cup of spring water
2 drops of nutmeg oil


Mix altogether in the NingXia or whatever blender you have…

Add water to suit the texture and thickness you desire. I added over 1/2 a cup.

You can add extra agave or honey etc as a sweetener however I find it sweet enough.



I didn’t have any coconut in my pantry, so I searched what I had and added a sprinkle of: 
Cacao
Hemp seeds 
Chia seeds 
Cinnamon Powder
Dried Apricots
Bee Pollen

So I added all of these to my Raw Condensed Milk plus 
the Rolled Oats, Dried cranberries, pumpkin, sunflower seeds and raw peanuts.

Mix together in bowl until the mixture is all coated 

Press onto baking paper and tin. Bake for 1 hours 180 degrees C


Meanwhile on to the added bonus of choc fudge topping!
Melt 1/2 cup of coconut oil
mix in 1/2 cup of cacao
and 1 cup of soaked dates.

Beat together till silky and smooth!!!


Pour over the top when muesli bar comes out of the oven, enjoy warm or slice when cool and cut into bars for kids lunch box!! :) 

HAPPY International Chocolate Day!
In - JOY xx

Love to learn more?, get in touch or grab some oils?
Connect with me, Amy 0405377298

Thursday, 25 July 2013

Exotic location, exotic people, exotic oils


As I write this post I am thinking of other ways to keep warm.... Maybe I should just surrender (yes that too is a Young Living oil) and head off to bed. 

I have been totally and absolutely blessed to be included on such an inspirational and adventures gorgeous three days away. This place is stunning, wallabies jumping from one side of the road to the next, brightly coloured birds sporting every colour of the rainbow and whip birds whistling for their mates.... Spectacular...

And I am here with the most beautiful people I have ever met in my life... Eternally grateful for the time and will never forget the love I am feeling.

I am at the Elite Retreat for Young Living - Location O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat ... Total bliss.

Amongst the amazing gifts we have received are these incredible exotic oils!

6 new powerful oils to have fun with, to love and nourish our bodies, mind and spirit.
Amazonian Ylang Ylang, Yuzu, plectranthus Oregano, Hong Kuai, Xiang Mao, Biblical Sweet Myrrh.

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!!!
Amy Joyous
YL Educator 1090238

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

The Toxic Truth - Why Wayne W. Dyer LOVES Young Living!

Over the last few years people have said to me... Oh essential oils are beautiful but think they are just a luxury.....
Well, I don't agree... and here's why I believe:

Young Living essential oils are not just a luxury BUT an absolute necessity! It's all about living a high quality, healthy and safe lifestyle!

Essential oils are in everything - well, fragrances or compounds DERIVED from plants are in absolutely everything, however in this form they can be potentially toxic. In their natural state, medicinal essential oils, herbs and plants are safe.
- it's about time everyone heard the truth about the fragrance industry, the antibacterial hand wash industry, the air freshener industry, the perfume industry, the cleaning industry.....
It just bows my mind what these huge well known companies (that advertise on TV daily) put in their products for us all to consume, smother over our bodies and give to our kids. Why wouldn't we trust these commercials?

These man made synthetic fragrances are making us sick. That is the truth.
- hormonal imbalances, who knows someone with thyroid issues these days?
- they can create overweight issues - obestrogens!
- they can create neurological disorders
- they can create unnecessary cancers
- unnecessary liver damage
- some chemicals mimic estrogen....


There is so much mind boggling scientific evidence that we cannot just put our heads in the sand anymore.




These man made industries are worth billions even trillions of dollars, they are laughing... Do they care? Who knows....
Do they use there own cheap harmful products on their families, there own kids, I wonder?

In the USA, the air freshener business is a 1.72 billion dollar industry!!!
And the detergent industry a whopping 30 billion dollar industry!!!
The man made ingredients that they are creating 'derived straight from nature' are cheap imitations, they are chemical components of essential oils that are copied and patented... you cannot patent nature, hence the huge industry that has been created.



I do 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...... I believe 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...
Straight out of the womb and into the toxic tub...


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.
^^Preventative against degenerative diseases.


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 has everything covered... from plant based medicines, first aid (bring fever down with peppermint oil) to toothpaste and even dental floss, shampoo/conditioner, face scrub, moisturiser, pure perfume, synthetic free nutrition, energy bars, pet care, emotional and physical wellbeing.... there is as they say an oil for everything :) We all need to use these everyday things, so why not use the best in world.... share them with your friends and get them for free!




“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 stuf?

Even my four 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, safe 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. He uses Young Living essential oils every day, buys about 12 bottles of rose oil a month and rubs JOY on his chest before bed every night!!!! He uses 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?
Would you like to have a wellness gathering?
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Phone Amy on 0405377298
amy@naturallyjoyous.com






Naturally Joyous - Earth Conscious Medicine
Educate :Empower :Change Lives



References:
CD: Thieves, What's at stake - Connie McDanel
The Chemical Maze; 10th Edition. Bill Statham
Cliff Winkleman; Nutrition Lecture, April 2013
CD: Cleansing of the liver, Dr Gary Young.

Saturday, 29 June 2013

Young Living Success - Creating 10,000 Millionaires in 8 steps

My favourite 8 steps to financial freedom, following steps inspired by the book by Pat Mesiti

1. Be willing to ask for help. Just like an addict doesn't get drug free by themselves, more people won't become financially free without proper guidance and advice.

2. Make a 'fearless-list' of past bad decisions. Ask yourself what mistakes you have made and what lessons you have learnt from them. People often feel just shame and disappointment from their mistakes, but if that's all you are left with, you are not going to grow. What did you learn?

3. Admit you've made mistakes. You must admit and confront your mistakes.

4. Commit to learning all you can about better money management. Making money isn't the problem. it's managing it that is for most people.

5. Spend more time with people who have healthy financial habits.

6. Relinquish, let go and surrender (YL has an oil for that :) .....) wrong money behaviour. You must get emotionally repulsed by what you have done..... this will aid change.

7. Forgive people who have harmed you financially and emotionally.

8. Commit to building wealth long term. Wealth is a long term goal. There are 7 days in a week, and one of them is not one.

Ref: www.mesiti.com

www.youngliving.com.au
Amy Joyous - www.facebook.com/YoungLivingSuccess1090238
Phone 0405377298