Articles by Jennifer McBride

Esthetician, Massage Therapist, and Young Living Distributor Jennifer McBride brings to the table her eclectic background of knowledge in numerous areas of health. Her studies in nutrition, skincare, aromatherapy, essential oils, culinary arts, and massage therapy qualifies her to share with you how to have a healthier lifestyle. Since discovering Young Living Essential Oils Jennifer devotes her time to the study and application of Young Living’s pure therapeutic-grade essential oils. It’s her great pleasure to share Young Living Essential Oils with you. Please contact Jennifer if you have any questions or need assistance.

Detoxify Your Body with Young Living’s 5-Day Cleanse

February 14, 2011 in Detox, Energy Drink, Longevity, NingXia Red Juice, Professional Wellness Products, Weight Loss by Jennifer McBride | No comments

Are you looking for a safe, effective cleanse to help rid your body of excess toxins?

If you’ve never tried Young Living’s 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse I highly recommend it. I just finished the cleanse last week and I feel great!

I have to say, cleansing was much easier than I expected. The protein shakes you get to drink for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are quite tasty and very filling! I combined the Balance Complete protein shake with the Ningxia Red energy drink at each meal for added flavor. I never felt like I was starving the entire 5 days. There was always a healthy snack to look forward to and it felt so good to be doing something great for my body.

Benefits I experienced with Young Living’s 5-Day Cleanse:

Clearer and Softer Skin
Elimination of Sweet Cravings
Loss of Body Fat
Increased Energy
Greater Self-Control

With your purchase of Young Living’s cleanse you’ll get a detailed menu of what to eat so it’s super easy to follow. You may also save money and time because you won’t need to prepare normal meals; or if you’re still cooking for your family, you’ll save money not having to cook as much.

Some of the snacks you’re able to eat in between your protein shakes include things like apples, blueberries, pears, almonds, sunflower seeds, etc.

Cleansing is great to do every season (or every 3 months) to detoxify your body. Toxic build-up in our bodies contributes to a wide variety of health problems, and ridding ourselves of it becomes an essential component of a long-term commitment to wellness.

Once you’ve completed the 5 days of detoxification it’s likely that you’ll want to eat healthier and, if you feel anything like I do, you’ll want to make better food choices after you’ve cleansed.

*For the month of February Young Living is offering their 5-day Cleanse for 10% off. I think you’ll be very pleased with the results!

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about Young Living’s 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse or any other Young Living products.

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Massage and Your Health

December 3, 2009 in Aromatherapy, Blends, Depression, Essential Oils, How do I use, Massage Oils, Natural Health, Quality / Pure, Relaxation, Stress, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil by Jennifer McBride | No comments

While attending massage therapy school I quickly learned that not only does massage feel good but it can help alleviate a variety of maladies, from stress to pain.

Many diseases originate with people’s inability to deal with stress. While stress is a normal part of life in this fast-paced world, massage can help manage stress. massage-spa-people

Massage reduces the heart rate and blood pressure, improves blood circulation, enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow- the body’s natural defense system, lessens depression and anxiety, relieves migraine pain, increases joint flexibility, and so much more!

Therapeutic massage does for the body what a tune-up does for a car. Yet, are we focusing more on the regular tune-up of our cars than we are in taking care of our body?

When I look back at what I used to spend my money on I’m appalled at how much money I wasted on things that weren’t contributing to my health. Rather, I was focusing on things that would affect the outward appearance. I’m not suggesting that we should stop buying nice clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc. I’m suggesting that if we focus on spending our money first and foremost on those things which benefit our health, we’ll feel good in whatever we’re wearing!

You certainly don’t need to be a massage therapist to offer healing touch to friends and family. In my opinion these are the things you need: a giving heart, willing hands, and a great bottle essential oils! Young Living Essential oils are therapeutic-grade and they contain pure, unadulterated essential oils.

Oils vs. lotions for massage. I personally prefer oils over lotions. Primarily for their therapeutic benefits, but also because oils are warmer upon application. Lotions, which are water- based, create a cold sensation when applied. I think it’s safe to say that most people prefer warmth when receiving a massage!

Check out the following blends below available for purchase:

Cel-Lite^TM Magic Massage Oil

Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil combines the health-enhancing benefits of specially selected vegetable oils with vitamin E and YLTG essential oils to nourish and tone skin. We add grapefruit essential oil to benefit skin texture and juniper essential oil to help detoxify and cleanse skin.

Essential Oils: grapefruit, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, juniper.

Dragon Time^TM Massage Oil

Dragon Time Massage Oil uses powerful essential oils that have been researched in Europe for their balancing effects with pure vegetable oils. The result is a soothing, stabilizing massage blend that helps calm and uplift women during challenging times of the month. In addition to massage, you can put 1/2 ounce in the bathtub for a refreshing bath.

Essential Oils: lavender, sage, yarrow, fennel, ylang ylang, jasmine, clary sage

Ortho Ease® Massage Oil

Ortho Ease Massage Oil soothes and warms tired and stressed bodies, helping to combat the damaging effects of everyday activities. With a calming blend of YLTG essential oils, Ortho Ease will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Essential Oils: wintergreen, Eucalyptus globulus, thyme, juniper, lemongrass, Eucalyptus radiata, peppermint, marjoram, vetiver

Ortho Sport® Massage Oil

A stronger version of Ortho Ease, Ortho Sport Massage Oil is designed for both professional and amateur athletes, as well as anyone who works or plays hard. Ortho Sport Massage Oil has a higher phenol content, which has been used traditionally to produce a warming sensation and provide relief to tired muscles.

Essential Oils: wintergreen, Eucalyptus globulus, lemongrass, peppermint, elemi, thyme, oregano, vetiver

Relaxation^TM Massage Oil

Relaxation Massage Oil can help create a state of relaxation and restore vitality to body, mind, and spirit.

Essential Oils: tangerine, peppermint, rosewood, lavender, spearmint, ylang ylang,

Sensation^TM Massage Oil

Sensation Massage Oil leaves skin feeling smooth, silky, and youthful. The beautiful fragrance of Sensation may stimulate feelings of romance.

Essential Oils: rosewood, ylang ylang, jasmine

V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex

V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex is used to dilute certain essential oils and can be mixed to create custom blends, formulas, and massage oils. This oil complex nourishes the skin, has a long shelf life, doesn’t clog pores, and will not stain clothes. V-6 is offered in both 8-ounce and 32-ounce refill bottles.

How to use the Oils for Massage:

Drop a quarter-sized amount of oil into the palm of your hands. Rub your palms together and apply to skin as needed.
If using at home, create a warm, quiet, relaxed environment.
Use a firm comfortable surface such as a bed, massage table, or floor mat.
If doing a foot massage, have the person receiving the massage recline against a large pillow (on a sofa or bed) to fully relax the entire body.
Choose soothing music to help you relax during the massage.

Enjoy!

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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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