Sick????!!!!

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So, when life happens, and you’re burning the candle at both ends and not taking proper care of yourself, guess what? Yep… you get sick!

Take care of yourself!

I had a botched dental crown several years ago. It became infected for the 2nd time, so it was time to try to save the tooth and have a root canal. This is a major way to take a hit on your immune system. I was on antibiotics for 10 days, but in my haste, I failed to replenish my system with probiotics, and I began to have a stuffy nose and some nasal drip… I thought to myself, what is this??? I don’t get sick!

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I began reaching for support with essential oils, probiotics and I increased my supplements AND performed energy work. The results have been interesting… I’ve passed through each phase of this cold virus, but without the severity of symptoms. That first phase of runny, stuffy nose only lasted a few hours, then I felt like there were sensations like I was going to have symptoms, but then there were no symptoms! I’ve sneezed, but then it was gone! No thickening mucus – No mucus. I sleep with a clear breathing way. Yes, there’s some post nasal drip, but nothing to be concerned about.

So What did You do???

I’ve used these essential oils for support this time. Normally I would reach for Peppermint, and be done with it, but this time I reached for the Respiratory Blend and felt comforted.

I also used the Protective Blend on my feet and in capsules – which I don’t normally do, though most people do. I have felt my heart swell with gratitude many times these past few days for having pure and potent essential oils to nourish my system and provide the support it needs to fight off this virus. While everyone else reports horrible coughing and headaches, my body is valiantly defending itself! I just don’t know how anyone can live without these oils! I’m not skipping a beat in my work week thanks to these oils!

I rubbed the Respiratory Blend on the surface of my nose and all over the sinus areas. It made my eyes water a little for about 5 minutes, but it was well worth it! It was so comforting! At first I applied less than a drop to my nose every 30 minutes or so… then every couple of hours… then just as needed.

It’s important to remember…

Each of us have nutritional deficiencies that may be different from the next person. Since the oils work by supplying the body with compounds it may be lacking, each of us respond differently to each oil. If one oil doesn’t bring you the results you’re looking for, try another. The oils are not medicine, nor should they take the place of going to a doctor, but when used proactively, the immune system is strengthened and there is less need to go to the doctor!

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Loretta is a Wellness Advocate and also works with energy as a SimplyHealed Practitioner® She delights in teaching others how to achieve a better quality of life utilizing natural methods!

Bringing Joy to Another

Bringing Joy to Another

treesA friend sent this to me. I recall reading it many years ago. At that time it left me with negative emotions and fuel to beat myself up with. Since that time, I’ve discovered that through the simple tools of energy work, I can leave those negative emotions behind. Now, as I read this poem, my heart is filled with joy and purpose!
I wanted to share it with you…
At Days End Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
 
Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that’s slipping fast, 
That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed?
 
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said; 
Does the man whose hopes were fading, now with courage look ahead?
 
Did you waste the day, or lose it? Was it well or sorely spent? 
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent?
 
As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think God will say, 
“You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today”?
 
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DSC_0004Loretta is certified in the SimplyHealed Method® of Energy Healing and works exclusively over the phone. She enjoys working with clients all over the world! Each month she offers a group energy call focusing on a different topic where energy is cleared and tuned up for each individual through the synergy of a group. You’re invited to receive more information by subscribing to her report “Energy Healing and You”.

Merry Christmas from the Smith Family!

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The Smith Family has been very busy this last year… Grandsons are growing quickly! It’s hard to believe we have a grandson that is 14 years old! Plus our youngest grandson is no longer so young either!

Brian & Staci took their boys on an adventure to live in Italy while Brian taught at the university there. They enjoyed touring all over Europe. Every weekend they were in another country! They even got to visit Brian’s old missionary friends in Barcelona, Spain! What a fortunate experience that was!

Kristi had quite the busy year herself! She has really begun a wonderful path with her acrobatic career!!! Gavin & Alex are enjoying 4th grade, and Gavin had the great experience of participating with the 5th graders in the Geography Bee.

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Geoff is continuing to enjoy hobbies of photography and playing ukulele. He will be taking some private ukulele lessons from Brittni Paiva. He’s looking forward to that! He is still employed, for which we are very grateful!!!

 

 

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Loretta has seen a whirlwind of a year with her Essential Oils business, and has also enjoyed seeing her Energy Healing Business grow. In her spare time she still figures out how to maintain operations in the home. She had a friend from the UK join the Church, and looks forward to having her come visit in May so Loretta can take her to the temple for her first time.

 

 

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Geoff & Loretta are so grateful they were able to visit this year with cousins Chad, Cynthia & Ellie Compton and see their new home! They were also grateful to have a little time off together!
Merry Christmas 2013

 

 

But most of all our hearts are filled with joy for the gift the Savior, Jesus Christ, is in our lives. We love that we can have this special holiday to reflect upon his birth.

You are in our prayers each and every day! We love you all and cherish the moments we have together with you!

 

 

Inspiration at the Beach

Saturday at the Beach

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It was a magnificent day last Saturday on the Beach! Fall is fabulous at the shoreline! The salt air is crisp but not too chilly, and there’s not many tourists. We were there early in the morning, around 8 am. The view of the clouds over the ocean was so beautiful I had to share it with you!

Be Inspired!

As we walked along the boardwalk, it’s common to see chalk writing on the pavement. They have 5k runs and relays along the boardwalk quite often. I love reading the messages to the runners. This time, however, one of the messages really hit home! It’s great encouragement and inspiration.

You don't have to see the whole stairs... Just take the first step

You don’t have to see the whole staircase… Just take the first step

It’s true! You don’t have to see the whole staircase to take the first step… Sometimes things come to us that feel good to us, but we don’t know the whole picture before embracing it. Sometimes we have been burned by not doing our due diligence before embracing something. So I agree that investigating something is important. However, there are those who cannot embrace anything out of fear of the impending result. That paralyzing fear prevents us from enjoying life. There needs to be a proper balance. That is something that is accomplished with energy work. Fears are replaced with confidence once all the shock and trauma of the past is released and cleared.

Can you take that first step?

Energy work is subtle and easy. A skilled practitioner can locate crimps in the energy field that you many not have realized you have. Eliminating those crimps opens up your ability to make a sound decision. It helps you to be able to confidently know when you need more information, or when you can embrace something that sounds good for you or your family.

I Invite you

To take a look at what people have said regarding the work they’ve received hereIt will help in every aspect of your life. 

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Loretta is a Certified SimplyHealed Practitioner® who is devoted to helping you make a healthy change in your life! Check out her website. It may be just what you’ve been looking for!

Happy Halloween Healthy Style!

 

Halloween and Healthy… aren’t they opposites?

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Since we strive all year to teach our family how important it is to avoid sugar, what do we do at Halloween time??? WE FIND RECIPES TO REPLACE THE GARBAGE!

Paleo Recipes to the rescue!

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Last year I was thrilled to find “The Paleo Kid’s Halloween: 15 Delicious Halloween Candies and Treats”. (I have it listed in my recommendations at the lower right. The treats are both healthy and delicious!I made Chocolate covered Marshmellows and Almond Butter Cups last year.

Check out This Year!

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This year I made the marshmellows again by request, and the butter cups, but also included a new recipe I found this year… Healthy Snickers bars! snickers inside

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just look at that yumminess! I especially enjoy the chocolate covered fingers giving the thumbs up!

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It’s our hope that the boys will enjoy these treats more than the junky garbage they receive while trick or treating. They also are encouraged to bring their Halloween candy home, and if they don’t eat any of it, their mom buys it off of them. They just love this and love getting to buy something in place of all that sugar.

 

 

 

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So, if you’re like us and have wonderful memories of Halloween and trick-or-treating, but don’t want your kids to have all that sugar or the health issues that come from it, consider making your own! It’s easy and FUN!!! Makes for a great tradition!!! Oh, and by the way… we won’t be handing out candy this year. Sorry kids… Geoff & I will be hiding in our bedroom, watching movies and eating our goodies!

I encourage you…

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to try something new, or different… you may be so glad you did! Happy Halloween my friends!