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Effects of Sugar on the Body

November 23, 2009 in Agave, Depression, Low Glycemic, Natural Health, Nutrition / Diet, Sweetener by Jennifer McBride | No comments

Around the holidays it seems like more than ever sugary foods are everywhere!

Are you struggling with a sugar addiction? Are you looking for something to help you control your sugar cravings?

Believe me, I’ve been there. I understand the binging on sweets and the cravings that just don’t seem to go away. Until one day I got so disgusted with the way I was feeling and my lack of self control when it came to sweets that I went back to my nutrition books and studied the effects of sugar on the body.

I knew I didn’t need a book to tell me that too much sugar is unhealthy for me. My body already told me that! However, I needed to understand just what I was doing to my body in hopes that it would help me control my sugar cravings. This has worked for me. If I start getting those cravings I go re-read my list I’ve made of why sugar isn’t good for me. I make sure I have plenty of healthy foods in my home so when hunger sets in I don’t grab a sugary snack that will only temporarily satisfy.

As Thanksgiving is approaching may I offer some advice on how to avoid eating so much sugar: First and foremost, I think it’s extremely important for you to understand what happens inside your body when you consume sugar.

Here are some of the things I’ve learned about the damaging effects of sugar on the body:

Sugar interferes with the use of nutrients and damages your metabolism on a cellular level.
Sugar can suppress the immune system.
Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair.
Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.

The list goes on and on. Basically sugar puts you on the accelerated aging track and can be especially harmful for those who have insulin resistance vulnerabilities which contribute to medical conditions such as Diabetes and PCOS.

Here’s a phenomenal video on “The Truth about Sugar”. It will amaze you how much sugar is in the common foods we eat on a daily basis.

So what are some alternatives to sugar? My favorites are Young Living’s Stevia Extract and Blue Agave.

Stevia extract is a super-sweet, low-calorie dietary supplement that helps regulate blood sugar and supports the pancreas. It’s especially valuable for anyone who has diabetes and hypoglycemia. Stevia also aids in weight loss and weight management because it contains no calories. People who ingest stevia daily often notice a decrease in their desire for sweets and fatty foods.

Blue Agave nectar is a yummy, natural sweetner with a low glycemic index rating. It’s ideal for those with special dietary needs and those who wish to avoid sucrose or artificial sweeteners. Substitute sugar or honey with Blue Agave at a ratio of apporximately 1:3/4.

Hope this is helpful!

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Planter Fasciitis and Pain Management

November 23, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Application, Clove, Foot, Natural, NingXia Red Juice, Sulfurzyme, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Young Living Distributor by Jonell Elder | No comments

Planter Fasciitis and pain management can be very difficult for many to find a way of relieving the pain. The pain is usually felt on the underside of the heel and when putting any kind of weight on the foot can be very uncomfortable. Sometimes the pain may feel like a bruise. If it does not go away, it could be planter faciitits.

Here is a possible natural solution that may help to alleviate planter fasciitis foot-massage

Clove oil – 2 drops 2 times a day, morning and evening on my heel.
NingXia Red - 2 ounces a day, morning and evening. I upped this from my normal 1 ounce a day.
Sulfurzyme Capsules - 2 capsules 2 times a day, morning and evening.

When researching this information it said it could take up to 3 or 6 weeks to feel relief. Sometimes we want a quick fix for whatever kind of ailment we have, but it is important to realize that some things take longer and we need to be patient. It is so rewarding to know it is possible to find relief naturally and with our Young Livings products. Would it be nice to not have to spend money by going to a doctor and then taking who knows what kind of pharmaceutical medication?

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How to Roast a Turkey for Thanksgiving

November 22, 2009 in Make My Own, Nutrition / Diet, Recipes, Thanksgiving by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

thanksgiving-holiday-people Are you roasting your first turkey for your first Thanksgiving at your house and don’t know how to do it? Here’s an easy recipe from the NY Times that will help you roast a most delicious bird.

You may also like to try my super Easy Cranberry Sauce with Tangerine Essential Oil Recipe, this is so easy to make and is amazingly delicious!

Or, my Wolfberry (Goji Berry) Apple Pie Filling Recipe

See my tips on using essential oils during the holidays.

Roast Turkey Recipe

1 – 12-18lb Turkey, thawed with giblets and neck removed (Note: it can take 2-3 days for a frozen turkey to thaw in the fridge, so plan ahead for this)
3 tbsp sea salt
1.5 tbsp black pepper
1 medium onion, quartered
1 medium apple, halved
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tbsp butter, cut into four pieces
2 stalks celery, cut in two or three pieces each
2 cups turkey broth, water or a mixture of half water and half apple juice

[Optional: I like to add some chopped bulb fennel either in the cavity and/or in the stuffing, which I prepare either on the stovetop or in a casserole dish and bake.]

Directions:

1. At least four hours before roasting, rub turkey inside and out with sea salt and pepper; refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 45 minutes before roasting. Heat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Set turkey in roasting pan fitted with a V-shaped rack. Slip your fingers under skin to loosen it. Rub butter over breasts. Stuff vegetables, apple and thyme into cavity. Tuck wingtips under bird.

3. Pour broth or water into pan, around bird. Put turkey in oven and roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325, baste turkey with pan juices, cover with a foil tent and return to oven. Cook for another 30 minutes. Remove foil, baste again and place foil back on turkey. Cook for 30 more minutes. Remove foil.

4. When turkey has roasted for a total of two hours, insert a meat thermometer straight down into fleshiest part of thigh, where it meets drumstick. Check a second spot, then remove thermometer. (Do not let thermometer touch bone.) Thigh meat should reach no more than 165 degrees. Juices should run clear. (If bird is larger than 14 pounds, keep foil on longer and begin checking meat temperature at two and half hours.) To assure perfectly cooked white and dark meat, you may remove bird when meat thermometer shows thigh temperature at 155, then remove legs and roast them separately for another 15 to 30 minutes, depending on size of bird.

5. When bird has reached desired temperature, remove from oven and let rest for at least 30 minutes, covered in foil and with a damp towel on top of foil, to retain heat and allow juices to return to meat. Remove foil and towel and serve.

Serves 8-12.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Put your Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) to work for ‘you’ and your guests over Thanksgiving and the holidays. Using therapeutic-grade essential oils during the holidays can be helpful in so many ways. Here are some practical tips…

For the Host / Hostess: diffuse or apply topically before preparations start – Clarity, Stress Away, or Highest Potential.

Maintain Health, Clarity, and Energy: drink 1-2 oz. NingXia Red with a drop of Ocotea essential oil added for energy and clarity.

Difficult Emotions: diffuse Peace & Calming, Lavender, Forgiveness, Surrender,

Sad Emotions: diffuse or apply topically – Joy, Tranquil RollOn, Harmony, Release, Gathering, Inspiration.

Obsessiveness: diffuse or apply topically – Valor, Humility, Surrender, Acceptance, Live with Passion.

Stress & Anxiety: diffuse or topical – Orange & Lavender (combined), Sandalwood & Orange (combined), Stress Away RollOn.

Depression: diffuse or topical – Joy, Valor, Envision, Highest Potential, Harmony, Sacred Mountain, Lemon, Citrus Fresh.

Combative: diffuse or topical – Peace & Calming, Acceptance, Humility, Surrender, Hope, Harmony.

Cranky Children: topical – rub a couple drops of Gentle Baby in your palms and rub your palms on children’s feet. Rub a drop of Lavender on pillow cases. Or, Tranquil RollOn.

Too Full / Aid Digestion / Bloating: serve peppermint water at the dinner table, one or two drops of YL Peppermint essential oil per pitcher of water.*

Life 5, 1-2 capsules is usually enough for adults to help with crampy, upset stomachs to help restore intestinal health (good bacteria). Taken daily is best as this helps to restore and maintain beneficial gut bacteria.

Di-Gize essential oil blend, 2-3 drops Di-Gize with a little V-6 (carrier oil) rubbed on the tummy or soles of the feet.

Essentialzyme – taken before eating, contains digestive enzymes.

Lemon Water – add a couple of drops of YL Lemon essential oil to a glass of water to sip on during meals.*

Air Freshening: diffuse Thieves, Purification, Christmas Spirit, or Citrus Fresh.

Bathroom Air Freshener: in a 4 oz. spray bottle fill 7/8 of the way full with distilled water, add up to 12 drops of one of these essential oils – Thieves, Purification, Citrus Fresh, or Peppermint.

Leave spray bottle where guests can easily find it, make a little tag that reads, “My Natural Homemade Air Freshener: ask me what I use and how I made this.”

Take a 10 minute walk around the block after eating turkey, this can help boost digestion.

Kitchen Burns & Cuts: be sure to have a bottle of YL Lavender handy in the kitchen for accidents. Please do NOT substitute another brand of Lavender for this purpose as you will not get favorable results.

Kitchen Clean Up: Thieves Household Cleaner use on all kitchen surfaces to clean and disinfect. After I clean up I like to go around the room once and spritz into the air with my spray bottle to eliminate any remaining odors or bacteria that may have escaped during clean up. I let the mist air dry on surfaces. The same essential oils you would use for a bathroom air freshener (above) would be excellent choices for this purpose.

Relaxing Tea after the Rush: treat yourself and your few remaining guests to a cup of tea with Lavender Honey. To Make: add 1 drop of YL Lavender essential oil to a 4 oz. jar of honey, stir well to blend. Brew your favorite relaxing tea as you would normally add a teaspoon of Lavender Honey.

Note on Digestion for Pregnant Women: before your meal eat some fresh-cut pineapple, it contains a natural enzyme called bromelain that supports the digestive process. Pregnant women should not ingest essential oils without a doctor’s consent.

* 98 percent of all essential oils in the world cannot and should not be used in cooking or taken internally, learn more.

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The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are just a few months away. One of the Australian Olympic competitors, now a hot contender for a gold medal, will be 22-year-old Torah Bright from Cooma, New South Wales, Australia.

Nicknamed “The Queen of Extreme”, Australia’s goddess of the half-pipe. Torah is on cover magazines all over the world and has her own clothing range for the surf brand Roxy. She’s known as one of the best snowboarders in the world for female competition.

Torah’s mom Marion Bright is a trained nurse who has turned to alternative medicine. Like many practitioner’s, athlete’s, and ordinary people Marion and Torah enjoy Young Living Essential Oils is one modality to help her daughter with muscle fatigue and other conditions. NingXia Red juice (PDF) is another that Torah takes to maintain stamina, energy and good health.

Watch the The 7:30 Report from ABC News Australia to learn more about Torah and see her mom applying Valor essential oil. torah-application-foot

About Valor Essential Oil

Valor helps to balance energies to instill courage, confidence, and self-esteem. It helps the body self-correct its balance and alignment.

Valor contains the therapeutic-grade single essential oils of:

Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antifungal, and antispasmodic. It is very grounding and strengthening.
Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) helps cleanse the liver and lymphatic system helping one to overcome anger and negative emotions promoting a feeling of self-control.
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) is considered a holy anointing oil in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. Stimulates the limbic part of the brain, elevating the mind and helping to overcome stress and despair. It is used in European medicine to combat depression.
Spruce (Picea mariana) opens and releases emotional blocks, fostering a sense of balance and grounding. Traditionally, it was believed to possess the frequency of prosperity.

These essential oils are in a base carrier oil of Sweet Almond (Prunus dulcis) so there is no need to add additional carrier oil unless you are doing a body massage. vaolor-oil-2

How to Apply Valor

Diffuse: because Valor already contains a carrier oil it is best suited for use in an Ultrasonic Diffuser, more on diffusing and diffusers.
Directly Inhale: place one drop of Valor in palm, rub palms together, cup palms over nose (without touching face), and inhale deeply 3-5 times. Or, inhale directly from the uncapped bottle.
Valor in the Bath: add 2-4 drops to 1/4 cup Epsom Salt or Sea Salt stir and add to running bath water.
Topically: apply a couple drops to wrists, chest, and base of neck, bottom of feet, or along spine in raindrop technique.
Layering: when using Valor in conjunction with a series of other Young Living oils, apply Valor first and wait 5 to 10 minutes before applying other oils.
Massage: dilute 1 part Valor to 15 parts carrier oil, such as V-6, for body massage. More on essential oils and massage.

About NingXia Red

NingXia Red is by far the best ‘red’ antioxidant juice on the worldwide market. Due to the way all of the ingredients are grown, harvested and processed a maximum of nutrition is preserved. Never from concentrates and No junk juices, NingXia Red is from the puree of highly dense nutritious berries and fruits.NingXia Red® is a naturally delicious, nutrient-infused wolfberry drink that will energize, fortify, and replenish your body. NingXia Red is different than other Sports drinks, NingXia Red energizes the body by providing optimal nutrition, not herbal stimulants.

Rich in wide-spectrum antioxidant activity, NingXia Red has the highest levels of naturally occurring, age-defying S-ORAC activity to help support immune function, cardiovascular health, and nourish the eyes. NingXia Red also contains lemon and orange essential oils rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene to promote healthy liver function. Ningxia wolfberry, the primary ingredient in NingXia Red, has been cherished for centuries for its health, energy, and longevity benefits. Whole Ningxia wolfberries and other nutrient-dense fruit juices, like blueberry and pomegranate, make NingXia Red the perfect choice for optimizing wellness and stepping up to a whole new level of health.

The NingXia Red Promise

NingXia Red combines the finest Ningxia wolfberries, proprietary “Nutrient-Guard” preparation, and other all-natural, nutrient-dense ingredients to provide:

Dynamic energy and stamina without harmful stimulants (e.g., caffeine, green tea, etc.)
Key glyconutrients that fuel vital energy systems
Unique protein-polysaccharides that help sustain proper immune function
Highest levels of naturally occurring, age defying S-ORAC activity
Great taste with no sugary “junk-juices” (e.g., apple, white grape, pear, etc.)

Essential nutrients in NingXia Red also help support the following: Normal cardiovascular function, normal eye health, normal cell growth, and healthy liver function. More on NingXia Red.

How to Use NingXia Red ningxia_red-1

Drink 1-3 oz. daily as needed.

Calories: 19 per serving
Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams per serving
Dietary Fiber: 0.2 grams per serving
Sugars: 3.4 grams per serving
Sodium: 15 mg per serving
Protein: 0.65 grams per serving
Vitamin C: 180 mg per serving

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Discover New Recipes for Thanksgiving Part II

November 22, 2009 in Agave, Cooking with Essential Oils, Gift, Orange Oil, Recipes, Sweetener, Thanksgiving, Wolfberry / Goji Berry, Young Living Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

Thanksgiving recipes are a great yearly treat and to discover new recipes to share with your loved ones may possibly start some new favorite traditions.

If you would like to read my previous post “Discover New Recipes for Thanksgiving Part I“, I shared;

Cottage Cheese Puffs
Spinach Fruit Medley Salad
Blue Agave Dijon Dressing
Whole-Wheat Flour Rolls
Blue Cornbread Muffins
Blue Cornbread Stuffing

Enjoy the following recipes from Young Living Cookbook Volume 1, and please contact me know if you have any questions.

Vegetables

Dutch Oven Potatoes

3 pounds red potatoes, sliced thin
1 small onion, sliced thin, or
1/2 cup chives
1 teaspoon JuvaSpice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded

Heat Dutch oven until bottom is white-hot. Add potatoes, onion, JuvaSpice, and water. Cook about 10 minutes, turn heat down to low, add cheese on top, and cook until melted.

Makes 8 servings

Yams with Pineapple Salsa

4 yams
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups Pineapple Salsa (see below for recipe)

Coat yams with olive oil, then wrap in foil.

Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the yam. Top baked yams with cold Pineapple Salsa and serve.

Makes 4 servings

Pineapple Salsa

4 cups fresh pineapple, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Blue Agave or drop of Stevia Extract

Mix and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

Makes 4 cups

Desserts

Rice Pudding

3 cups brown rice, cooked
1-1/4 cup rice or goat milk
1/2 cup organic raisins (optional)
1 Newman’s Own milk chocolate bar (may substitute carob)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional: almonds, pecans, or cashews)
1/4 cup Blue Agave
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
2 drops of Young Living orange essential oil
2 eggs

Mix all ingredients together (except chocolate bar). Place in cake pan or casserole dish. Cover and cook for 30 minutes in 330 degree oven. Remove from oven. Place chocolate bar on top of pudding, cover again and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. When finished cooking, uncover and stir chocolate into pudding before serving.

Makes 4-8 servings

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Wolfberry Cheesecake

Crust:

1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup roasted pine nuts, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup Blue Agave
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cut together, with pastry cutter or forks, graham cracker crumbs, pine nuts, and Blue Agave. Slowly add melted butter while cutting the mixture. Be sure to completely incorporate butter before adding more. Stop adding butter when the mixture is able to hold its form when pressed between fingers. Spritz a 9″ spring-form pan with olive oil on the bottom and sides. Press crust to cover the bottom of pan. Set aside. wolfberry-goji-berry-cooking

1st layer:

48 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 egg whites , beaten stiff
2 cup Blue Agave
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup wolfberries, dehydrated

Soften cream cheese to the point that is it easily blended with an electric mixer. Add Blue Agave, blending it with the cream cheese until smooth. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl. Fold egg whites and vanilla into cream cheese mixture and add wolfberries. Pour into a prepared pie shell. Bake the first layer at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, leaving the cheesecake in for an additional 30 minutes. Remove form oven and allow to cool in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

2nd layer:

2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Blue Agave

Mix all three ingredients until creamy. Spread on top of chilled cheesecake. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely before removing the ring from the pan.

Cheesecake Topping;

1/4 cup wolfberries, dehydrated
2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1/2 cup Blue Agave
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Puree all ingredients. Drizzle over cheesecake slices before serving.

Makes 16 servings

One last dessert that is not from our Young Living Cookbooks and is one that my family would greatly miss if it was not served at Thanksgiving;

Peanut Butter Pie

1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust (6 ounce)
1-18 ounce jar creamy peanut butter
1-8 ounce cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2-8 ounce frozen whipped topping, thawed

Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until well mixed. Stir in peanut butter; mix well. Gently fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Top pie with more whipped topping.

Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Serves 6

Oh, and of course while you are doing a lot of your cooking, you have prepared you turkey and it is cooking in the oven and the aroma is getting better and better.

Blessings of happiness, good times, good health and love to you all on this Thanksgiving, and may you have many reasons to be grateful.

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Discover New Recipes for Thanksgiving Part I

November 21, 2009 in Agave, Cooking with Essential Oils, Recipes, Sweetener, Thanksgiving, Wolfberry / Goji Berry, Young Living Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

thanksgiving-holiday-season Recipes for Thanksgiving are fun to prepare each year and Young Living has two cookbooks with many wonderful and delicious recipes for you to enjoy. I would like to share some new recipe ideas to try for your Thanksgiving meal.

Appetizer

Cottage Cheese Puffs

2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup soft, whole-wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup parsley, snipped
1/3 cup green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 eggs
1 teaspoon parsley, snipped

In medium-size mixing bow., combine cottage cheese, bread crumbs, flour, parsley, green onions, butter, and sea salt. Set aside. In a large-mixing bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually pour the cottage cheese mixture over the beaten eggs, folding to combine. Pour the egg mixture into an ungreased 6 cup souffle or casserole dish.

Bake at 35o degrees for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Sprinkle with extra parsley. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings

Salad

Spinach Fruit Medley Salad

12 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 large apple, sliced and splashed with lemon
1-1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1/2 cup pine nuts, raw

I also add 1/2 dried Wolfberries (Goji berries). Toss ingredients with a light amount of Blue agave Dijon Dressing

Makes 4 servings

Blue Agave Dijon Dressing

3 eggs, raw
1 cup whole grain mustard, prepared
1-1/2 cup Blue Agave
1-1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup white distilled vinegar
3 cups olive oil

Puree all ingredients (except olive oil). Add olive oil slowly to assist in the emulsification process. This dressing keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Makes 6 cups

Rolls

Whole-Wheat Flour Rolls

1 cup warm water
4 tablespoons yeast (activate yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl)
2-1/2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon sea salt
sunflower seeds or rolled oats
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups oat flour
5 cups whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons Blue Agave

While yeast activates, cream butter, hot water, sea salt, and Blue Agave together in a separate bowl. Add eggs and creamed mixture to the yeast and mix well. Add oat flour to liquid ingredients and mix well. Add whole-wheat flour 1 cup at a time until it pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl. Let rise until doubled in size. Punch down dough and form into rolls. Place on greased cooking sheet. Wash rolls with egg or butter, and sprinkle tops with sunflower seeds or rolled oats. Let rise for about 10-15 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen rolls

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Blue Cornbread Muffins

2 cups blue cornmeal
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup pine nuts, raw
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
8 eggs
1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup Blue Agave

Mix all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix all liquid ingredients. Make a well in the dry ingredients, add the liquid ingredients and stir until moistened. Bake in greased muffin tins or papers at 325 degres for 22 minutes.

Makes 18 muffins

Blue Cornbread Stuffing

1 cup celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 drop of Young Living sage essential oil
6 Blue Cornbread Muffins, crumbled and dried (see above recipe)
1/4 cup craisins or dried apricots or dried Wolfberries
1/4 cup pine nuts, raw
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 – 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)

In a saute pan, melt butter and saute onions and celery until tender. Add sage oil, pine nuts, and Craisins, dried apricots or dried Wolfberries. Add Blue Cornbread crumbs; mix all ingredients together until bread is moist. Stuff in any poultry desired, or place in a 2-quart casserole dish and add chicken broth.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes

Makes 6 servings.

Please read my next article, Discover New Recipes for Thanksgiving Par II to learn how to make; Dutch Oven Potatoes, Yams with Pineapple Salsa, Rice Pudding and Wolfberry Cheesecake.

May you be blessed with a Thanksgiving surrounded by those that you love.

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Make Your Own Bath Fizzers, Mist, and Scrub

November 20, 2009 in Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Perfume, Bath / Shower, Beauty, Best Essential Oils, Essential Oils, Foot, Gift, Home Spa, How do I use, Make My Own by Tammy Baile | No comments

bath-fizzers I found this video on You Tube awhile back, and thought it had some really great ideas as well as good points. Young Living Lavender essential oil and products are some of our family favorites. Soothing, and healing to the skin, lavender is a versatile and wonderfully relaxing oil, however you could use other Young Living oils in place of the lavender in these recipes. Some suggestions for floral scents would include, Gentle Baby, Harmony, Sensation, Joy, Rose, and Ylang Ylang. Some more earthy scents could include Cedarwood, Rosewood, Juniper, and Inspiration. Spicy scents can be created using these blends: Thieves, Christmas Spirit, and Magnify Your Purpose.

You could even make your own combination’s, such as Grapefruit and Ylang Ylang (uplifting for down moods), Bergamot and Coriander, or Peppermint and Eucalyptus dives.

When you make the bath fizzers, be sure to make the baking soda wet enough to pack into the molds without crumbling when you go to take them out. I did not have a mold, so I used a plain tablespoon (mine made half circles, pictured above). I let mine sit overnight to dry, but I did lightly drape a piece of plastic wrap over the top and a kitchen towel (to hole the wrap down) just because I didn’t want too much of the oil to get lost in the air overnight. This was so much fun,and these ideas make great gifts too!

Making your own bath and body products is a very wise choice in my opinion. It seems chemicals have found their way into so many products on the store shelves. Even products labeled “natural” often still have chemicals lurking in them. So many chemicals are bad for you, and do find their way into the body. For more information on this, visit my related articles below. Article contributed by Shayla.