Heartburn + Oils

Simple Relief

Heartburn.

That icky feeling that makes it hard to concentrate or even sleep.

Thankfully, there are different kinds of natural relief options for you if you’d like to avoid the pain that comes with heartburn without side effects.

Top 3 Single Oils for Heartburn Support

Basil, Fennel, and Spearmint are great options to toss in a vegetable capsule and take for support.

I also find great help in rubbing two drops Lemon and one drop Peppermint directly on my chest undiluted. It provides such quick relief.

Top 3 Blends

Digize, JuvaCleanse, and Citrus Fresh could also be put in veggie capsules for support.

Surprised to find Citrus Fresh in this list, or anything citrus for that matter?

Like all citrus oils from Young Living, they are cold-pressed from the rind, which isn’t acidic.

Top 3 Nutritional Options

The ever-wonderful AlkaLime, Allerzyme, and Essentialzymes-4 are all helpful for heartburn, especially if we want to get to the root of the problem instead of chasing down symptoms all the time.

Surprising Heartburn Help

The Essential Oils Reference Guide says to mix the juice of 1/2 a lemon in eight ounces of water right when you wake up.

Apparently it tells the stomach to stop making digestive acids, relieving heartburn.

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Shower Gel Base

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The Problem

The sketchy chemicals in shower gels disrupting our endocrine system (hello, crazy hormones!), harming our organs and even our brain is disturbing on so many levels.Read more

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Healthiest Oral Care

To find the healthiest oral care, we have to look at the ways they’re packaged.

The dentist said shifts in hormones can damage teeth, and boy did it ever do a number to mine!

Things Get Worse

Since then my oral health continually declined.

I was pregnant three more times, nursed two babies, lost sleep, and pushed through survival mode as a full-time working momma.

I have had cavities filled, my gums became tender, and I had heat/cold/sweet sensitivity like crazy.

Cold sensitivity from the girl who used to be the only person in the room who could bite right into a popsicle.

It was so frustrating.

I spent five years going to the dentist and getting cavities filled.

The dentist would send new toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash combos my way, only to be left with even more pain-filled experiences.

I got to the point where I gave up completely on trying to eat anything sweet, cold, or overly hot if I could avoid it.

It just wasn’t worth the pain.

A Light

Thankfully, about a year ago, I decided to look into essential oils through Young Living.

My main goal was to switch our life from toxic ingredients in our home to natural and real ingredients for everything.

(If you haven’t gotten your toxin-free toolbox yet and 24% discount on all nonGMO products, click here: Young Living Starter Kit )

Over the past year, I’ve learned a lot and changed even more. One of those big changes, and it is one I’ve been so super thankful for, is my oral care.

As a desperate last plea for pain relief (and the enjoyment of the food I ate!) I looked into Young Living’s oral care.

After many years of trying and failing, I fully expected this to be another fail, but I’d never know unless I tried.

Since I’d gotten so many great results from the oils, I did have a little spark of hope.

Results

The first change I noticed (as did others) was the brightness of my teeth.

I’ve been asked if I bleach or whiten them a lot with this toothpaste.

No bleach necessary when you’re non-toxic!

In fact, one of the worst parts about those whitening products is that they never worked for my sensitivity!

The next difference I noticed was that the sensitivity seemed to be far less than it was before.

I didn’t want to be this automatic big believer of something if it wasn’t really working for the better, so I gave it some time.

I especially didn’t want to write something for you that I hadn’t given a lot of time trying out first.

Here I am, six months from starting, and my mouth is far healthier than it was six months ago.

Good Report

Finally, I noticed a huge change to my gums!

No matter how much I brushed or how I flossed with my old set up, my gums still seemed inflamed and painful.

What was worse- I never got a good report from the dentist.

Now, they are pink, healthy, and no longer painful. No more pain! That is something to celebrate!

Safe Toothpaste

The Aromabright toothpaste is so wonderful; we use it, and so do our kids.

It has a cinnamon-like taste to it that I thought the boys (six and three) wouldn’t like, but they love it!

It leaves my mouth feeling so fresh and my teeth looking so much better, I can’t imagine ever using a different toothpaste.

Safe Floss

The Thieves floss is a big contributor to my gum health improving. It lasts so long and smells so Thieves-y good, it is one of my favorites!

Safe Mouthwash

The Thieves mouthwash leaves my mouth feeling so unbelievably fresh, I could never go back!

Because it is made with Thieves, it was a little warm for me to start. I reminded myself of rinsing with those alcohol-based rinses and decided to toughen up.

I’m so glad I did because I quickly got used to the warmth, and it’s now something I enjoy each day.

Finishing my routine with Theives mouthwash has made a big difference. It’s like I can feel it getting cleaner as I swish–weird, but true!

Final Thoughts

Overall, I’m beyond thrilled with my switch to this trio, and our family has never looked back.

Both boys, my husband, and I get great feedback from the dentist about my teeth.

For me, that is a big win, especially for our kids.

We want the dentist to be a positive experience where they learn good oral care, since it directly links to their overall health.

We also don’t want to fill their bodies with toxins twice a day, every day, so to know they are using safe ingredients is the biggest relief.

I was shocked to find how many toothpastes use harmful ingredients, and I find peace in having this routine implemented throughout our family.

Want to know how to go non-toxic with essential oils? Click here!

The healthiest oral care for the overall wellness of your entire body matters, and this option will change your health forever!

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Best Hand and Body Lotion Ever

The best toxin-free hand and body lotion options that you'll absolutely love. Both lock in moisture and make your skin feel great!

Best Hand and Body Lotion Ever

These best, toxin-free hand and body lotion options ever will rock your world!

There are only two places where you can find truly safe options.

You’ll love them!

Safe Answers

Option 1: Trusted Toxin-Free Source

There are many lotions from Young Living that we love!

The best part?

There are options for adults, kids, and babies!

The following are wonderful choices for adults:

1.) Genesis Hand and Body Lotion

2.) Lavender Hand and Body Lotion

3.) Regenolone Moisturizing Cream

4.) Sensation Lotion

For kids:

1.) KidScents Lotion

For babies:

1.) Seedlings Baby Lotion

Option 2: My Favorite DIY

The DIY recipe I love the most is below.

I choose it and Young Living lotions over anything I can buy in-store.

I know I use the only pesticide free essential oils and I can choose the combination of oils to make the smell and effect I like.

With in-store lotions, I’m getting scary synthetic versions of oils that do more harm than good, so to me, it’s worth it.

Recipe

Ingredients

3/4 C Jojoba Oil

1/4 C Mango Butter

3 TBS Beeswax

3/4 C warm water

20 drops pesticide and synthetic-free Lavender Essential Oil

Directions:

Melt jojoba, mango butter, and beeswax together.

Add to mixer.

Add water and blend, whipping until completely mixed.

Stir in Lavender.

Refrigerate 1/2 hour or until desired consistency is achieved.

How to Get Young Living in Your Life

You’ll notice I write about Young Living being the only brand I’ll trust.

You can always trust this as the only source of pesticide-free oils because of the Seed to Seal promise.

Read more about how our family called on Young Living to live toxin free here.

Final Thoughts

Lotion matters.

We make our skin youthful with lotion and body butters, but only if we aren’t pouring toxins into our bodies when we use it!

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Safest Toxin-Free Self Tanner

The safest, toxin-free self tanner that doesn’t harm your body in the store doesn’t exist.

Thankfully, you have an option in this amazing DIY.

This Skin…

My entire life I’ve used self-tanner, but mostly since my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 Melanoma.

I’m made just like her.

We even have moles in the same places.

So, when I’m not under the knife at the dermatologist, I’m trying to appear more life-like with self-tanner.

I have tried some really horrible brands that simply didn’t work, and unfortunately all were terrible for my body.

Sunless Tan Must-Haves

If you haven’t gotten your toxin-free toolkit and 24% discount on all products that make DIYs like this possible, click here: Young Living Starter Kit

1.) Color: Not too orange. Not too yellow. More natural, brownish color.

2.) Longevity: How long does it last? Does it reapply well?

3.) Application: smooth, not streaky, doesn’t leave my hands stained, and I can see where I apply it.

4.) Safety: is pesticide and synthetic free.

This summer, take care of your body the best way possible with the only pesticide-free lifestyle on the market.

My Favorite DIY:

Here’s a simple and effective sunless tan from One Mom and a Blog that applies evenly, wears off evenly, and even smells great!

You’ll Need the Following:

Glass jar

1/4 C organic shea butter

1/4 C organic cocoa butter

1/2 C organic coconut oil

1/4 C organic beeswax

6 TBS organic cocoa powder

20 drops Young Living essential oil (only pesticide and synthetic free oil option–follow this link to get your kit and discount)

Directions:

1.) Melt shea, cocoa, coconut, and beeswax.

2.) Add cocoa powder and essential oils. I like Myrrh or Lavender because they’re so great for skin, but choose whichever you’d like.

3.) Mix together and let sit in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes.

4.) Whip with either a hand mixer or Kitchen Aid for around 8 minutes and transfer to a glass container.

Apply daily for a sun-kissed glow!

Why I Like It

I love this mostly for how easy it is to fix if I apply it too thick in certain spots.

Just blend it in a little longer, and you’re all set!

Get Warm Weather Ready!

Summer is here, fellow pale girls.

Instead of slathering on expensive toxins, let’s feel confident in not only what we’re using for our tan, but how we look in it, too.

Want to know how to go non-toxic with essential oils? Click here!

This is the safest toxin-free self tanner, it is simple to make, works great, and is buildable all while being infused with essential oils.

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Healthiest Hand Soaps on the Planet

Hand soap should be simple, not full of endocrine disruptors.

Today you’ll learn about the healthiest hand soaps on the planet.

Option 1: Pre-made

The “safe” hand soaps at the store are purposefully leaving out a few key pieces of information.

First, that the plant material they’re using was sprayed heavily with pesticides.

Second, they’ve added fragrance.

Those “essential oils” they infused them with are actually just fragrance pretending to be healthy oils.

These soaps are amazing because they’re concentrated! Simply put 1/4 of the mixture into a foaming hand soap bottle. One of these covers just about every sink in the house for us!

You can also get a refill bottleÂ so you never run out!

Option 2: DIY

INGREDIENTS:

Foaming Soap Dispenser for Castile Liquid SoapÂ (there are three in this pack)
Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
YL pesticide-free oil of choice (I like Thieves during cold and flu season, Citrus Fresh in the kitchen, and Joy in the bathrooms)

DIRECTIONS:

1.) Fill dispenser approximately 1/3 of the way with castile soap (if you made the laundry detergent , dish soap, or makeup remover, you already have this!)

2.) Fill the rest (slowly or it gets bubbly really fast) with purified water (we use the water from our reverse osmosis system).

3.) Add 10-15 drops of your essential oil.

The Problem

One winter break, I worked for a company that sold all things smelly-good.

Lotions, candles, soaps.

Now we know better.

In the News

First, CNN reported on chemicals from antibacterial soaps that had been banned.

We pressedÂ on andÂ foundÂ cancer causing chemicalsÂ lurking in soaps.

The irony isn’t lost on me.

What cleans us on the outside makes us filthy on the inside.

Is Your Soap Harming You?

(If you haven’t gotten your toxin-free toolkit and 24% discount on all nonGMO products that make DIYs like the one below possible yet, click here: Young Living Starter Kit ).

The first step is to understand what toxic is.

Fragrance, synthetics, pesticide-filled.

Thankfully Young Living brings us truly safe products.

Most Trusted Source for the Healthiest Hand Soaps

Our family’s most trusted source is Young Living.

The best part is the 24% discount and 25% back on each purchase!

I absolutely love Thieves Hand Soap!

How to Buy from Young Living

You’ll notice we use Young Living in our home as you read this blog. It has completely changed our life!

If you want to learn more about how to get the best deal, click here.

Final Thoughts on the Healthiest Hand Soaps

With our skin being the biggest way toxins get into our bodies, it is such a relief to know that we can immensely limit our daily intake (and our children’s!) with such simple solutions.

Vote with your dollars!

We can stop companies from selling products that fill our bodies with junk.

Stop the rise of disease.

Make a difference.

My hope is that as more and more of us stop using the toxic products, we can collectively make a change.

We can make a place for our children and grandchildren where their only options are safe ones.

What a beautiful world that would be.

These are the healthiest hand soaps on the planet, and you'll love how cost-effective, safe, and even health boosting they are!

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Toxin-Free Deodorant

OLD NEWS: Our deodorant is killing us.

But there actually are options that don’t harm you or leave you stinky!

Option 1: Premade

No matter how safe other companies say they are, if they are spraying the plant material used with pesticides of any kind or adding fragrance, you’re not any healthier than you were before.

Thankfully, Young Living offers multiple deodorant bars for you to use.

I particularly like using my Essential Rewards/Loyalty points to get it for free!