Melodie's Reflections

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Have You Had Your Sulfurzyme Today?

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/dhW3vhlCpyQ/ Today's lifestyle is fast paced and seems to get faster all the time. Sports and recreation and just every day living can take it's toll on our muscles and joints. Especially as we get older we really begin to feel the effects of all the years of overwork on joints. Sulfurzyme is an awesome product for helping ease the pain and discomfort of aching joints. Sulfurzyme combines the purest source of sulfur with the power of Ningxia wolfberries. Sulfur is an essential component of all life forms and is important in keeping connective tissue flexible. Wolfberries are a treasure trove of protein, amino acids, and more than 21 minerals. It is not well known, however, that in order for the sulfur to be properly metabolized, the body requires important trace minerals like molybdenum. That's why Sulfurzyme is so effective, combining sulfur with wolfberries allows MSM to be completely metabolized. Together, wolfberries and MSM offer powerful support for muscles, joints, and skin. And the only si

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Vitality Herb and Garlic Cheese Ball

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/lo7bSKEEJLg/ Did you know that today is National Cheese Ball Day? I love a good cheese ball so I thought I would share one of my favorite cheese ball recipes using Young Living s Vitality Essential Oils. There are lots of variations you could do with Vitality Oils and spices. It is up to your imagination. Cheese...Read the rest of this entry

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Essential Oils To Support Care Givers

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/s-1owSqYZkA/ It can be a real challenge keeping balanced and on track when someone you love is going through a painful time and you become the caregiver. It is a challenge for both the person in need of care and the caregiver. Therapeutic grade essential oils can be very helpful in a variety of ways. This is what my husband Mark and I have been going through lately. I have had to step into the role of caregiver. It's not the norm for us at all. Mark usually does 90% of the cooking and 50% of the cleaning. He loves to cook and just don't. ;) I run 90% of our home business, he runs most of the household duties. Well, things have changed a bit over the past year but dramatically in the past couple of months. Mark has 3 bulging disks pressing on the nerve in his spine. It is VERY painful. Lately it is so bad he has been bedridden most days. He can get up for a few minutes but can't take sitting or standing for very long. He has an appointment with a neurosurgeon next week. Hopefully some help soon. I

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Cream Of Asparagus Soup

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/uMBFD0gWSpQ/ A nice bowl of soup on a cold day really hits the spot. Well, really any old day. I like cream of broccoli soup but I have been thinking lately about making a batch of Cream of Asparagus Soup. We often have steamed asparagus as a side dish and sometimes waste the tough ends. I...Read the rest of this entry

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Spring Cleaning With Essential Oils

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/GMSaGBpDU-A/ I can hardly believe it is March already. The seasons seem to fly by so quickly. I guess it feels that way when we are getting old. Another Spring will be here soon. Spring is a time for renewal and freshening up around the house and even our mental state. We have been indoors and...Read the rest of this entry

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Chili Lime Vitality Crackers

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/29vZlf5dzYk/ One day I had some chili lime flavored potato chips. They were really tasty but very carby. I need to keep the carbs low for a health issue I deal with. That can be a challenge because anything salty and crunchy is where I tend to go when I fall into an emotional eating mood. As I was eating the chips and thinking about how I was really going to regret eating these chips, it occurred to me that these flavors would be really nice for a batch of almond crackers. I always like to keep some almond flour crackers on hand. Some days you just feel like having a salty snack. Carbs, especially the ones with GMO grains give my body all kinds of fits. Einkorn flour doesn't bother me at all. That's why I often make recipes with half einkorn flour and half almond flour. This recipe has almond flour and flax seed meal. All I can say is YUMMMM! These Chili Lime Vitality Crackers are the best crackers I have ever made. It now tops my old favorite: Fat Head Crackers. Chili Lime Vitality Crackers 1 1/2

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Tips For Keeping Your Mind Wise As You Age

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/cdcLlZWI6nM/ We all have memory problems from time to time. You know what I mean. Like the times when you go to get something in the other room and then you are standing there scratching your head trying to remember what you were going to do. It has happened to all of us but it seems...Read the rest of this entry

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Intense Vitality Gingersnaps

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/bKoZY1fYqGY/ These gingersnaps are very intense flavor. I am a fiend for gingersnaps. These are a bit like a cracker. I use a mixture of einkorn and almond flour, along with Swerve Sweetener to make the carbs lower. Each cookie has 8 carbs and 17 calories. 3/4 cup blanched almond flour 3/4 cup Gary’s True Grit...Read the rest of this entry

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Wolfberry Bites

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/0RnOmKSjLdw/ Ingredients 1 cup cacao nibs 1 cup Young Living’s Organic Dried Wolfberries 1 cup hemp seeds 3/4 cup coconut butter 2 tablespoons Young Living’s Blue Agave Dash of sea salt Dash of vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean 2 drops of a Young Living Vitality essential oil of your choice (See recommended Vitality essential oils...Read the rest of this entry

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Bee Pollen, Propolis and Essential Oil Moisture Stick

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/hddWrTbgeoU/ I have been wanting to make up some moisture sticks for around my eye area and lip balm. I used containers I had around the house because I never got around to ordering from Amazon.

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Frosted Jade Lemon “Sugar” Cookies

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/HkLID4HMl10/ Ingredients Cookies 1 cup almond flour 1 cup Gary s True Grit Einkorn Flour 1 cup natural sweetener I used Swerve 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 3 drops Jade Lemon Vitality Essential Oil (option: 2 cups almond flour instead of 1 cup each...Read the rest of this entry

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Einkorn Flour – Pumpkin Cake

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/WQ0StBu1xPg/ 3 cps. coconut sugar (or substitute 1 1/2 cup with ¾ tsp. stevia extract). 1 cup. shortening (or organic coconut oil.) 3 eggs beaten 2 cup canned or frozen pumpkin (or substitute butternut squash) 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups Gary s True Grit Einkorn Flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp soda ½ tsp baking powder ¾...Read the rest of this entry

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Essential Oils – Super Antioxidants

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/A0WIcThe6mc/ The secret to long, healthy life may be to eat lots of fresh berries. The reason why? The aging process is now largely understood to be the action of free oxygen radicals that arise in our bodies through normal metabolism and cell function as well as from external environmental sources. Most free radicals contain electrically...Read the rest of this entry

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Chocolate Date Truffles With Young Living Vitality Oils

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/BbvQya9JId4/ Peppermint Chocolate Truffles Makes 15-20 15 large pitted dates 1/2 cup dried shredded coconut, unsweetened 1/2 cup raw almonds or nuts of choice 2 tbsp coconut oil 4 tbsp cocoa powder ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 drops Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil Place almonds in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add dates, process until finely ground. Mix remaining ingredients until it forms up like a ball. Remove the knife blades from the food processor. Press out on a sheet of wax or parchment paper into a long rectangle. With a knife divide in half, then cut into squares. Place the squares in the fridge for about an hour. Roll the squares with your hands forming into small round truffles. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, finely chopped almonds, shredded coconut or rolled oats. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving. Other Vitality Essential Oil Options: cinnamon, orange, peppermint, tangerine Hot and Spicy Chocolate Truffles Makes 15-20 15 large pitted dates 1/2 c

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Essential Oils For Days When You Work, Play or Exercise Too Hard

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/Co3N59tHFxI/ Summer is almost over. YAY! My favorite time of year is coming. I love the autumn months. It is starting to cool down a bit and the humidity is much lower. This is the time of year when many people are out trying to get a few last minute fun in the sun before the winter weather is upon us. Enjoying the fall colors with a nice hike or a bike ride. Playing sports with friends. This is also a good time for yard work and house repairs. Lots of autumn activities that could result in tired, overworked muscles. We have these issues during all seasons. Winter months may have snow shoveling and winter sports like skiing, sledding, etc. Improper or excessive use and tension of muscles can lead to symptoms of overworked muscles hours later. When muscles undergo excessive tension for a length of time, muscle fatigue, stiffness, and aches may be experienced. Young Living has several products that are helpful in supporting tired achy muscles. Some of these are included in the monthly promo for Sept

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Banana Ice Cream Recipes With Young Living Vitality Essential Oils

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/cjx23FbpdVo/ Peppermint Vitality Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 2 Frozen Bananas cut into small chunks optional 2-4 tbsp coconut milk 3 drops Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil chocolate chips or cacao nibs Directions: Start with bananas that are beginning to turn brown. Peel and cut into large pieces, then freeze in an airtight bag or container. (You can freeze a whole bunch at once so they’re ready whenever you want to make banana ice cream.) To make the ice cream, throw around 2-3 frozen bananas into a blender or food processor with 2-4 tbsp coconut milk for smoother blending if desired. Add 3 drops Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil (or more if desired), and stir in chocolate chips or cacao nibs after blending. Optional, blend in a small handful spinach for color and an extra nutrient boost. Blend until you achieve a soft-serve texture. Serve immediately, or transfer to a container and freeze an additional 30 minutes, then scoop out with an ice cream scoop. Chocolate Peppermint Vitality Ice Cream 2

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Using Essential Oils to Support Beautiful Skin

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Aromanotes/~3/FFQAQwlCpBc/ There are many essential oils that are wonderful for use with a healthy skin care routine. Frankincense and myrrh are two of my favorites. I often add a few drops of frankincense and myrrh to lotion to make it more rejuvenating for my skin. I love adding essential oils to my skin care routine to really support healthy skin. When I have the occasional pimple I put frankincense on it. I am always amazed how quickly it works. Try adding 10 drops of Young Living frankincense to the Sandalwood Moisture Cream for an awesome facial cream. One of my favorite products for skin is Young Living's Animal Scents Ointment. I use it all the time on my face, hands and anywhere else on my body I feel inclined. It leaves my skin soft and supple. It's not just for animals. It also has myrrh and several other oils that are great for skin. Here are a couple skin recipes that you might enjoy. Youthful Soft Skin Blend 1 TBL Almond oil 1/2 TBL Jojoba 1 Vitamin E capsule 1 Evening Primrose Capsule 12 drops Yo