by bringmebliss | May 27, 2016 | Nature's Way
Warm Spicy Protective
If you’ve ever had pumpkin pie, you’ve ingested this marvelous spice. Clove is brilliant – and strong – and powerful.
Otherwise known as Clove Bud, this essential oil is steam distilled from the buds of shrubs and trees of the botannical family Myrtaceae.
Here are some Top Uses for Clove Essential oil*
- Place one drop of Clove in two ounces of water and gargle for a soothing effect.
- Helps to clean the teeth and gums while promoting fresh breath.
- Combine with dōTERRA Hand and Body Lotion for a warming massage.
- During your nightly routine, add one drop of clove to your toothbrush before applying toothpaste.
- After your six month cleaning at the dentist, apply one drop Clove to teeth and gums.
- During the Fall and Winter season, diffuse three drops Clove, two drops Cinnamon and one drop Wild Orange for an invigorating scent.
- Place two to three drops in a dōTERRA Veggie Cap and take internally to support cardiovascular health.
- Use diluted on gums for a soothing effect.
- Naturally repels insects.
The Oil of Boundaries
Clove is a powerful emotional ally. It helps to establish boundaries and helps people who feel victimized, defeated, dominated, intimidated, co-dependent and who may have a fear of rejection. Clove gives the “pushover” the courage to say “no”. It can assist individuals in letting go of patterns of self-betrayal and codependency by reconnecting them with their personal integrity. It helps build up appropriate boundaries and defenses. Simply diffuse in the air to absorb the powerful, emotional properties of clove.
Clove blends well with cinnamon, rosemary, wild orange, bergamot, basil, clary sage, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, ylang ylang, ginger and black pepper.
Here are some awesome recipes in which you can use Clove:
Oven cleaner spray – 1 cup warm water, 3 tablespoons baking soda, 1 tablesoon castile soap, 5 drops lemon essential oil, 5 drops clove essential oil. Add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to combine. Spray liberally in the oven and let sit for fifteen minutes. Wipe clean with a sponge or cloth.
Liquid fabric softener – 1 gallon distilled white vinegar, 2 cups baking soda, 20 drops clove essential oil, 10 drops lemon essential oil, Combine ingredients in a large bowl or container and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup per load. Your laundry will be naturally softened and smell great!
Hot Wassail
2 1/2 cups apple cider
3/4 cups cranberry juice
3 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil
1 drop Lemon Essential Oil
2 toothpicks Clove Essential Oil, swirled
2 toothpicks Cinnamon Essential Oil, swirled
1 toothpick Ginger Essential Oil (dip in and remove)
Combine cider, juice and drops of Wild Orange and Lemon Essential Oils in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Dip a toothpick into the remining oils, then swirl or dip into the juice mixture. Pour into mugs and enjoy!
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*These statements are not intended to cure or prevent any disease and have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Consult with your doctor for any medical condition or symptoms you may be experiencing.
by bringmebliss | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
7 Easy Breakfasts for Women on the Go
I've never been one to say that everyone should eat breakfast. I believe some people do better if they don't eat breakfast, but maybe start with a little coffee and some almonds. For me, breakfast is something I do when I'm hungry in the morning. That's not always the case; however, when I am hungry, I have several go-to quickies that nourish and sustain me for the next several hours without feeling stuffed. These combinations take very little time – under 10 minutes from start to finish.
1. One egg scramble with green chili, cheese and hot sauce. If you need more, simply add another egg or egg white to your scramble. This looks more like the start of an omelette, but I do not fold it over.
2. Fruit and nuts. No explanation needed!
3. Meatless sausages and vegatable masala burger (both from Trader Joe's)
4. Fried edd on cauliflower rice pancake with hot sauce.
5. Fried egg on bed of wilted spinach with pineapple
Today I did a variation of # 5 and added a small slice of pepperjack cheese under the egg. It was perfect!
6. Smoothie – banana, berries, pineapple, spinach, water, ice
7. Two egg, plain white omellette with cracked pepper and a side of oatmeal. This was a pumpkin spice oatmeal, but a healthier choice would be plain oatmeal. If it's plain though, I have to add a little brown sugar! This combo will hold you over for quite a while.
I hope this gave you some ideas! Share in the comments below if you have a breakfast tip – besides a shake package – although that would count!
by bringmebliss | May 23, 2016 | Inspiration, Mind/Body
Taking the harshness out of our hearts
What in the world does it mean to practice softening?
I can only explain this by telling you my experience in a yoga class the other day. Almost any exercise, posture or movement necessarily includes some physical or mental resistance. You could be in a simple pose and feel a tightness. As my teacher was guiding us through postures the other day, she asked us to soften where we feel resistance – in other words – where it was difficult, tight, challening, almost painful. At the same time, we were told to recognize and strengthen the parts that didn’t feel resistance. There’s a dance in yoga when you are listening, following, moving and feeling. At the same time, you are adjusting the postures to get the most out of your experience. So as I was doing something difficult, I was able to re-direct my breath and energy to find some balance in the pose making it less difficult, more enjoyable and beneficial all at the same time.
So how does this relate to a possible harshness of the heart? Have you ever lashed out at anyone? Have you had regrets over your impulsiveness to be so reactive? We feel regret because we know harsh words hurt feelings. We know that people don’t always remember what you say but they do remember how you make them feel. Do you ever get so stressed out and anxious that you want to scream? Well, those emotions can fuel a reaction to your situation at the time and unless you are really self-controlled, you can just lose it. Wouldn’t you like to be more in control?
When we practice softening in the body, we are pausing, taking a moment to reflect. We breath a little deeper and feel the tension release from the body. When we practice softening into a place of resistance, then we actually strengthen physical, mental and emotional muscles. Amazingly, as we begin to feel our own strength and resilience while at the same time softening. We then experience real balance and the heart’s capacity to love magically grows. And not just for others, but for ourselves as well.
As you’re sitting and reading this, gently breathe into the heart space (the Anahata or Heart Chakra).
For this meditation, lie down on your back with knees bent, feet on the floor. Feel the softness of your belly as it melts toward your spine on your first exhale. Then as you inhale, feel the low belly rise and expand your ribcage. Here you’ll feel a softening of the inner body as it brightens through the breath. Repeat silently to yourself, “I practice softening.” Notice I don’t recommend that you say “I am soft”. You are practicing the softening mechanism but at the same time, you’re maintaining strength. Repeat this mantra over and over again until you can remain in restful awareness of the soft parts of your body. Feel your heart open as you increase your capacity to love bigger and better.
A great companion oil for this meditation is Ylang Ylang. Now, this is not my favorite oil but some people really love it for it’s soft and flowery fragrance. I am more of a Patchouli girl, but I can definitely appreciate that every nose is different.
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by bringmebliss | May 16, 2016 | Inspiration, Mind/Body
You Are A Unique Child of God
There is no one like you and there will never be another you again. You are one of a kind. You may have much in common with other people, but you have unique characteristics, talents and personality traits. "I Am Authentic" is this Monday's meditation, chosen as a self-care tip for bringing YOU bliss!
Authentic is defined as the real thing. Something genuine or original. Have you asked yourself lately, am I being the best "ME" I can be? To be your best, most authentic or original self means to act in accordance with your true nature. Some people think of being authentic as being true or trustworthy. One of the best ways we can be true to ourselves is to completely eliminate any comparison of ourselves with others. This is hardest to do in Junior High or High School when everyone is trying to fit in with a group. Sometimes, we totally ignore who we are or what we believe in to be part of a community. It often takes years of making decisions NOT in accordance with our true nature to realize that we are okay just as we are. But even as we age, the media reminds us that outer beauty and even skill is super important.
The opposite of authentic is pretense – a pretending or make believe. Also thought of as a false show of something. Insincere is another way to be in-authentic. It's distasteful, untrustworthy and altogether out of alignment with your highest self.
As we watch instagram photos of yogis doing extraordinary poses as if they were gymnasts, sometimes we might feel unskilled or intimdated. This could lead to a thought like "I'm not flexible enough to do yoga." And of course, that's pure nonsense! Acceptance of yourself as yourself with all of your idiosyncracies, "imperfections" and limitations is key to being authentic. You are not alone if you think you're not good enough. Almost everyone thinks of herself or himself as less than somebody else. Only narcissists don't think this way – and that's a different kind of imbalance.
Being self-aware is another component of authenticity. Being aware of yourself as a unique individual with certain strengths, weaknesses and tendencies is a good thing. Recognize that everyone has all of these things. Be in full acceptance, but also allow yourself to grow, change and become more of who you are meant to be. This is a lifelong journey.
Sit quiet in easy pose…this is on your bottom with one shin in front of the other, hands on your knees. Repeat in your own mind, "I am authentic." Say this on your inhale and again on your exhale. This mantra will remind you to be yourself, in full acceptance of who you are and yet open to growing, changing and becoming the best expression of the divine within you.
A great essential oil to pair with this meditation is Frankincense – The Oil of Truth. Take a drop or two in your hands, rub together and inhale just before meditation. Or, place a drop on your third eye and maybe even on the tip of your nose. This oil will calm and inspire you to be true to yourself.
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by bringmebliss | May 13, 2016 | Nature's Way
The Oil of Abundance
If you’ve ever thought there wasn’t enough something to go around, bring on the Wild Orange! It will remind you that there is plenty.
Orange oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit. It is one of the least expensive oils making it very accessible and fun to use.
The botanical family of Orange is Rutaceae (citrus).
Its chemical constituents are Monoterpenes, Aldehydes, Alcohhols, Ketones, Esters, Furanoids and Sesquiterpene Ketones. If you don’t know what any of that means, you can check these words out individually on wikipedia.
Popular uses for Wild Orange Essential Oil:
- Add a drop to your water for a burst of flavor and to promote overall health.*
- During colder temperatures, take one to two drops of Wild Orange in a capsule to support a healthy immune system.*
- During clean up, use Wild Orange to cleanse and purify countertops, tables and other surfaces.
- To improve your home’s scent and to purify the air, place a few drops on your air filter.
- Place one drop Wild Orange, Peppermint and Frankincense in your hand. Rub hands together and inhale deeply for an energizing aroma.
- Powerful cleanser and purifying agent.
- Before a stress filled day, diffuse for an energizing and revitalizing aroma.
- Add 1 drop to frostings and smoothies for a sweet, rich citrus flavor.
Wild Orange blends really well with Cinnamon, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender and Peppermint.
The Ultimate in Aromatherapy!
As The Oil of Abundance, Wild Orange addresses a wide variety of emotional issues. It inspires abundance. Take one inhale directly from the bottle and notice how it lifts your mood! It also fosters creativity, restores physical energy and aids in transitions. It can reconnect one with her inner child and may bring spontaneity, fun, joy and play into one’s life.
This oil encourages individuals to let go of scarcity mindsets with all of their manifestations, including: fear, nervousness, inflexibility, workaholism, lack of humor and the belief that there is not enough. Wild Orange reminds the soul of the limitless supply found in nature. It invites us to completely let go as a child does and to live from an authentic place inside the Self.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This products is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
