Healthy Lifestyles with Judy

09/06/2023

Breathe Easy Diffuser Blend
3 drops Eucalyptus
3 drops Spearmint
2 drops Rosemary

What other oils help you to Breathe Easy?

09/05/2023

Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life.
You can improve your health by keeping a balanced diet.

Today’s tip… Watermelon.

How do you pick a good watermelon?

09/04/2023

09/03/2023

Physical Self-Care
Self-care that has to do with feeling physically well and maintaining strong physical health. As a whole, your physical self-care is all about taking care of your physical health and well-being.

Making sure to get enough sleep
Exercising in a way that feels good
Staying on top of your health
Eating nutritious food
Drinking adequate water
How will you practice Physical self care today?

09/02/2023

Lavender Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
1 3/4 lb. chicken breast
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup low-fat mayo
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
1-2 drops Lavender
1 drop Lemon
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup cashews chopped
1/4 cup chopped chives
6 croissants
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Rub chicken breasts with olive oil. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and juice run clear. Cool to room temperature and then shred. (Can be made one day in advance)
In a medium bowl, whisk mayo, yogurt, Lavender oil, Lemon oil, salt and lemon zest. Whisk to combine.
Add cooled, shredded chicken, celery, red onion, cashews and chives. Toss until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Evenly divide between six croissants or whole-grain bread. If desired serve with a bit more lavender and some peppery arugula.

09/01/2023

What Is Neroli Oil Used For?
The sweet, citrus, and floral aroma of Neroli oil is steam distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree (Citrus x aurantium), also known as the Seville orange. Research indicates that Neroli essential oil reduces feelings of anxiousness, uplifts mood, and encourages relaxation. Neroli also has beautifying benefits to the skin and can reduce the appearance of blemishes. doTERRA Neroli Touch combines pure Egyptian Neroli essential oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil in a convenient roll-on applicator bottle, perfect for topical use.

What Is Neroli?
The bitter orange tree yields an oil from the fruit peel (called bitter orange essential oil), petitgrain (from the leaves), and Neroli (from the orange blossoms).

Like Rose, Jasmine, and Melissa, Neroli oil is a highly precious floral oil due to high labor and low yield. Each tiny white neroli blossom must be hand-picked at the correct time in its flowering cycle and quickly steam distilled to extract the essential oil. It takes 40 pounds of freshly picked blossoms to create one 15 mL bottle of pure Neroli essential oil—or over 200 pounds of blossoms to distill five bottles of the oil!

What is your favorite way to use Neroli?

08/31/2023

Eucalyptus Oil
Australia is home to more than 700 types of fast-growing, flowering evergreens known as eucalyptus. Part of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), these plants can grow to 60 feet tall and 15 feet wide. doTERRA has selected five unique species to create its proprietary Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus radiata, E. polybractea, E. kochii, E. loxophleba, and E. globulus. The primary chemical component of these species is eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole), which is where this essential oil blend gets many of its benefits. The camphoraceous, herbaceous aroma can be revitalizing. Due to the oil’s main constituent, 1,8 cineole, Eucalyptus also has cleansing properties. Use aromatically or topically to promote feelings of clear breathing and open airways. Eucalyptus also adds to a soothing massage.

08/30/2023

What Are the Best Exercises to Correct a Neck Hump?
If you already have a neck hump, don’t panic. There are some exercises you can do to correct the issue. However, Gatto warns that it won’t be a quick fix and you’ll have to stay consistent to see improvements and avoid worsening the condition.

“Addressing neck hump is multifaceted: You’ll need to first unlock the tissues and joints to renew movement, then improve core strength and control, increase upper back strength, release tight muscles in the front of the body, and finally, neurologically retrain your postural muscles to hold a more ideal posture,” he says.

This week, let’s try Wall Slides.

08/29/2023

The liver and kidneys play a critical role in our health. Here is why - your liver processes anything you have consumed - food, alcohol, medications, toxins - you name it. Your kidneys remove waste, acid, and extra fluid in your body and helps to maintain a balance of water, salts, and minerals in your blood. You definitely want these organs to be in tip-top shape!

Take one drop internally daily to help cleanse the liver and kidneys.

Do you support your liver in other ways?

08/27/2023

Pumpkin Spiced Diffuser Blend
2 drops Fennel
2 drops Cinnamon Bark
2 drops Clove

Do you like pumpkin spiced foods and/or drinks?

08/26/2023

Summer Reading - Books or Magazines?
Most of us have a clear preference. Do you enjoy the carefree page turning of a brand new magazine? Or do you prefer the more long-term commitment (in terms of beach time anyway) of a novel?