Do you ever think about the chemicals you use in your life?

What's in an oil?

You may wonder why essential oils are gaining so much in popularity right now and there are many reasons why you might like to give them a try. Perhaps you thought you might try to be more healthy and to stop using so many chemicals in and around your home. Maybe you like to try and use things that smell nice and like to experiment with making different scents of your own. 

DoTERRA has set itself the mission to share the highest quality and purest therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world having seen the amazing benefits that can be had from this incredible resource. They realised that the best way to share the unique experience that each oil brings is to have distributors work with customers as opposed to mass marketing. 
The oils are a joy to use and experience and this is why you'll love to talk about them and the benefits that they bring. You can use them in and around your home, in your cooking, for your mental and physical health, for your skin, for your family and be assured that because they are so high grade that there are no nasty toxins or chemicals in there. You can diffuse them in a steam diffuser, apply them topically or use them internally to gain the benefits.
You may feel that your life is toxic and that you don't really know what chemicals go into your everyday household cleaning and personal care products. DoTERRA oils have so many practical applications that you'll find you'll be using them more and more because you'll see and feel the difference that they make to you and your family. Knowing exactly what you are using in and around your home will make you realise how much you took for granted when buying standard off the shelf cleaning, household and cosmetic products. More than that are the ethical reasons to use DoTERRA oils because they use a Global Botanical Network of artisans and distillers and by becoming a trusted partner in the essential oils industry, it has also been able to help communities improve their own economic future while doing this in a way that supports the environment too. DoTERRA are also committed to teaching you to become the best Wellness Advocate that you can with training on product usage.

I'm Melanie and I was stuck in a job I hated working with men and women that had no respect or compassion. It almost drove me to suicide particularly after a vicious male colleague subjected me to a very personal and hurtful verbal attack and the supervisor did nothing about it or to offer me any support. If you have ever been in that sort of a situation you may understand how hard it can be. Starting my own business made me stronger and a part of my business are the DoTERRA oils that I love. They help in so many ways, mentally, physically and give a great deal of pleasure.

Did you ever think about having your own business?

DoTERRA oils are totally natural and non toxic and are a great way to express yourself as an individual. You'll have great fun learning about and experimenting with them. If you love to talk and show things to people you could even turn your passion into a business. Don't know where to start? Anything that has citrus in it will be uplifting, while things like Peppermint and Lavender help to lift your mood. You don't have to spend a fortune to start up and you'll know that what you are using supports you, your family and the environment.
Try this lovely trio starter kit and look out for my blogs on DoTERRA oils to find out how you can start using them for your health, around your home and in your kitchen! These oils are very high grade and of exceptional quality, which means they can be taken internally and used on your skin also.

You can find me on my Facebook page called LoveYourDoterra - please like and share this with you and your friends and if you want to ask questions you can join my facebook group also called LoveYourDoterra.

What sort of shoes should I wear for walking in?

I have been talking about walking quite a bit, but you may like to know what to wear on your feet when you are out on your ambulations. There is nothing worse then going out for a walk in a pair of shoes that are uncomfortable, leak when they get wet or are not suitable for the terrain you are walking in.

 

How to Choose Walking Shoes

Walking style: If your approach will be more casual, your options are wide open. Pick a shoe style that most closely matches where you'll be doing most of your walking. On pavement? Pick a running, multisport or casual shoe. On nature paths or dirt roads? Go with a trail runner or light hiker.
Flexibility and support: To gauge a shoe's appropriateness for use as a walking shoe, try these tests:

• Pick up a shoe by the heel and toe and bend the toe upward. Does the shoe bend at the ball of the foot or at some random point halfway along the arch? It should bend under the ball of the foot.
• Twist the shoe sole from the heel to the toe. Does the sole feel like a wet noodle, or is there some resistance to twisting? As a walker, you want to feel light to moderate resistance.

Cushioning: Walking causes less impact to your feet than running does. As a result, a true walking shoe doesn’t require as much cushioning in the heel as a traditional running shoe provides. Walking shoes often focus on providing cushioning under the ball of the foot.
Waterproofing: Will you go out even if the weather is bad? A waterproof shoe will likely be important to you, so a trail-running shoe could be a good option. Trail-running shoes often have waterproof uppers, plus sturdy soles and ample support features. Some people prefer shoes without waterproof liners, especially in hotter or drier climates, because of their increased breathability and quicker drying times.
Shoe weight: If fitness is your goal, look for the low weight and support of a running shoe. (Remember, running shoes are designed for linear motion. They’ll work fine for walking on pavement or a treadmill. Just don't use them for any activity that requires abrupt side-to-side motion or quick lateral cuts.)

Walking Shoe Fit    

Fit trumps all other considerations: technology, reviews, fashion or recommendations from friends. A proper fit will keep you from getting bruised toenails or heel blisters. You won't regret buying a shoe that fits you well.
A good fit can be defined as snug everywhere, tight nowhere and with enough room to wiggle your toes. 

Now you have thought about your health, how about treating your nails?

Feeling good about yourself also helps you to feel happier. The Happy Foot Clinic's very own scented cuticle oil range will help you to do just that. What's more you can use it on your hands and feet and with or without any nail polish or service. It is the only cuticle oil that uses a natural grapeseed oil base that is very nourishing, protecting and will help strengthen your nails and make ugly looking cuticles a thing of the past. It comes in 8 lovely scents - Lavender, Ginger, Rosemary, Marjoram, Frankincense, Peppermint, Cedarwood and YlangYlang and you can add some to your nails and cuticles throughout the day.

If you are in the UK, FR, ES, IT or DE then follow this link to get your bottle now.

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How clean is your phone?

Clean that Phone!

If you have followed my 14 days of drinking water then hopefully you are also thinking of other ways to be more healthy this year. Drinking more water each day is a cost effective and simple way to help your health and well being. Another simple change you could make is to make sure you desanitise your phone at least once a week.

How many times a day do you check your phone? 

Did you know that you probably check your phone at least 47 times a day including in the smallest room. I know, going to use the bathroom or lavatory can be a bore, so you may as well catch up while you're there! The trouble is your trusty phone is likely to have 10x more bacteria than your toilet seat. UGH! Use bleach free anti bacterial wipes that get rid of those nasty bacteria and virus.

Worried about too many chemicals in your home?

If you want your home to be less toxic, then Doterra Oils are the best way of getting your home in a safe way. OnGuard is a protective blend that can be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner. Add some drops in a spray cleaner bottle with some water to keep your surfaces clean. When diffused it helps purify the air and can be very energising and uplifting.

Do you want a simple and fun way to be more healthy?

DoTerra oils are totally natural and non toxic. Anything that has citrus in it will be uplifting, while things like Peppermint and Lavender help to lift your mood. Don't know where to start? Try this lovely trio starter kit and look out for my blogs on DoTerra oils to find out how you can start using them for your health, around your home and in your kitchen! These oils are very high grade and of exceptional quality, which means they can be taken internally and used on your skin also.

You can find me on my Facebook page called LoveYourDoterra - please like and share this with you and your friends and if you want to ask questions you can join my facebook group LoveYourDoterra. 

Beat cancer by walking

All you need is 30 minutes a day 

You may not realise this, but just taking a 30 minute walk each day can significantly help people suffering with cancer to overcome their illness.  Exercise does not have to be anything hard or clever and surely the benefits of just going outside and moving around has to make it worth it. Even if you don't have any illness it is always a good idea to get into the routine of taking regular exercise as this will make you more robust and fit to deal with health problems should they arise.

Survivors walk more

Just taking a 30 minute walk each day alongside eating healthily can boost the chances of beating cancer by half. People that do this will have a greater survival rate than those that do not. It isn't just about the walking. You will have read in earlier posts how walking can help relieve stress and this could also be a strong factor as to why people that exercise when they are going through an illness deal with it more positively and have a better recovery rate.

Now you have thought about your health, how about treating your nails?

Feeling good about yourself also helps you to feel happier. The Happy Foot Clinic's very own scented cuticle oil range will help you to do just that. What's more you can use it on your hands and feet and with or without any nail polish or service. It is the only cuticle oil that uses a natural grapeseed oil base that is very nourishing, protecting and will help strengthen your nails and make ugly looking cuticles a thing of the past. It comes in 8 lovely scents - Lavender, Ginger, Rosemary, Marjoram, Frankincense, Peppermint, Cedarwood and YlangYlang and you can add some to your nails and cuticles throughout the day.

If you are in the UK, FR, ES, IT or DE then follow this link to get your bottle now.

How to make your home smell more healthy

Make your home smell nice

If you have followed my 14 days of drinking water then hopefully you are also thinking of other ways to be more healthy this year. Drinking more water each day is a cost effective and simple way to help your health and well being. Another simple change you could make is to make your home smell more pleasant.

Smell is associated with the parts of the brain that process emotion and store memories, while certain aromas can affect your mood

Worried about too many chemicals in your home?

Many sprays and candles for the home use synthetic scents and chemicals that you may want to avoid. If you want your home to be less toxic, then Doterra Oils are the best way of getting the benefits of wonderful and natural scents. Use a water diffuser to fill your room with these aromatic scents.

Do you want a simple and fun way to be more healthy?

DoTerra oils are totally natural and non toxic. Anything that has citrus in it will be uplifting, while things like Peppermint and Lavender help to lift your mood. Don't know where to start? Try this lovely trio starter kit and look out for my blogs on DoTerra oils to find out how you can start using them for your health, around your home and in your kitchen! These oils are very high grade and of exceptional quality, which means they can be taken internally and used on your skin also.

You can find me on my Facebook page called LoveYourDoterra - please like and share this with you and your friends and if you want to ask questions you can join my facebook group LoveYourDoterra.