Marc's 12 Steps to a Healthy Weight

Marc Schroeder is the VP of Research in Young Living- he's successfully lost a lot of weight using the Slique products from Young Living.  Here are his "steps".  
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Marc's 12 Steps to a Healthy Weight

1. Track what you eat
2. Recognize why you eat
3. Recognize your sugar addiction
4. Get and stay motivated
5. Break old habits
6. Maximize retronasal aroma (inhale through nose)
7. Slow fat creation
8. Biochemically reduce appetite
9. Pre-fill
10. Recognize pitfalls of sugar substitutes
11. Join a support group
12. Participate in physical activity to reduce appetite

Transformed by a revamped diet and an insatiable relationship with Slique, Marc stood energetically discussing the necessity for less sugar and more Slique in everyone's life at the 2012 Young Living Convention.

"Our bodies have not adapted to our abundance; we are killing ourselves with abundance," he said.

Pleading to "pop the hood" and find out what we are really eating, Marc laid out a 12-step plan for those struggling with weight management. "We need to retune our palettes", explained Marc. "Our palattes are corrupted. We fall into a sugar trap through personal rewards and excuses- excustitis. What we need to do is reprogram, reset our brains."

Replacing grains with greens, eating foods high in aroma, eliminating sugars and sugar impostors  and eating smaller bites and smaller portions are all vital to taking control of your health. When combining your diet with the powerful benefits of SLique, magical things can happen.

"We want to feel full without the caloric penalty; Slique does that, said Marc, joking that frankincense-a main component of Slique- is like "happy sauce for the brain."

Isn't it wonderful that we at Young Living go through the trouble of finding the best frankincense trees? We appreciate your loyalty to the best, and what we represent is the best".

Taken from Essential Edge News July 2012

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 - Thanks, 
Sarah

Essential Oils: A Better Way To Help Treat Common Pet Problems Naturally

Our pets are like family members to us!  We all want the best for them and this includes using essential oils- but please use the best- Young Living Essential Oils.  Our company manages everything from the seeds to the seal on the product!  It also does extensive scientific testing to maintain quality and collect data for research.  The Young Living farms and distilleries allow Young Living Essential Oils to maintain its position as the world’s leading grower, distiller, and provider of pure, potent essential oils. 

On Young Living farms, the cultivation, harvesting, and distillation processes of each batch of essential oils are carefully controlled. Extensive laboratory testing and independent audits are conducted to ensure Young Living’s quality exceeds industry standards. Experimentation performed on Young Living farms helps guarantee the consistent quality of Young Living essential oils, and allows for increased research and development opportunities.

Why not the BEST for our "best friends"?   Contact me to easily save 24% off retail price- you shouldn't pay more for your oils than I do!    ~~ Sarah

 http://www.barfworld.com/blog/?p=1988   Published on August 24, 2012 by Guest Writer in Health, Supplements

This week’s guest writer is a BARF World member named Karla Ely, who wrote us last week about the amazing work she’s seen done with the use of essential oils in healing pets and people.

As the incidence of chronic disease rises in both people and animals, folks are increasingly turning to naturopathic remedies. Because of their effectiveness, lack of negative side effect and ease of use, Essential Oils are quickly becoming the “rising star” of this revolution in healthcare.

Essential Oils (EO’s) can be used with nearly every species of animal – one needs only to keep in mind the factors of “how much, how often, how delivered”. Dogs, cats, birds, horses, rabbits, and even fish – all can benefit from the use of EO’s.

Let’s consider some of the more common situations that pet owners face and how oils can alleviate/resolve them.

Essential Oils Can Be Used to Treat Common Pet Problems

Whether it’s their feet, their butts, or any other part that they can reach, dogs do LICK. The first thing to do is to determine WHY they are licking:

Do they have something lodged in their foot? If so, remove it and apply a drop of Melrose oil to speed up healing and prevent infection.

Do they have a fungal infection between their toes? This can be determined by looking for the telltale “rings” at the base of the nail. You can apply Oregano oil to the affected area to kill the fungus.

Fungal infections are also a common reason why dogs lick their butts and it is generally NOT impacted anal glands. Oregano oil will work great in this instance as well but it should be diluted with a high-grade vegetable oil to prevent irritating the tender skin in this area (5 parts Oregano oil to 1 part Vegetable oil).

Perhaps your dog is licking out of boredom – EO’s can be used to ease a wide variety of emotional issues including anxiety, fear, or trauma (easy application methods are given later in this article).

How about chronic ear infections in cats or dogs? In cats, ear mites are the most common cause of ear problems. Put 1-2 drops of Purification oil on a cotton swab and wipe inside the ear once a day (PLEASE NOTE: Oils should NEVER be dropped directly into the ear – yours or your pets!)

Mites are less common in dogs – ears problems with them generally result from allergies or bacterial infections. If of a bacterial nature, start with the same “ear swab” protocol that is used for cats, but additional oils can be included. The ear canal of dogs is long and L-shaped; for that reason you should continue administering oils even after the ear issues appear to be remedied. Many chronic ear infections in dogs are not “recurring” but are the SAME infection that was never completely resolved.

Molly – A True Essential Oil Success Story

Allergies involve more complex issues and treatment; which brings me to the story of Molly.

I volunteer with a dog rescue group and was asked to help a dog, named Molly. Her owner was about to turn her in to the shelter because of chronic diarrhea (usually indoors), aggression towards the other family dog and baby, and the high cost of her monthly prescriptions.

Starting with the most common reason for allergies, I suggested that Molly be put on a grain-free diet. I also asked that all familiar toxins be removed from the environment (spray aerosols, perfumes, carpet cleaning agents, etc). Molly had been prescribed steroids, which have many negative side effects. As an alternative to these, I mixed up a “blend” of oils in a spray bottle that Molly’s mom could just spray on her back and “pet in” with her hand – all in 15 seconds.

Fast-forward two weeks: Molly had a firm stool, was off the prednisone (her mom consulted with the vet on this), lost the weight that the steroids caused her to gain, and her hair was growing back! She was also in a much better mood…though still didn’t like to be bothered during her nap.

Essential Oils: How-To

So how do you apply these oils? This can vary greatly, but will be most closely governed by the breed of animal and “what they will allow”. Cats are some of the most sensitive pets and the least likely to “allow” treatment so I recommend using a diffuser. Put 8-10 drops of oil in a water diffuser and letting it run (it goes 24/7 in my home) to deliver the benefits of the oils to everyone in the house.

Dogs are easier to treat. Put a couple drops in the palm of your hand and pet your dog or mix it in with their food (all oils are safe for internal use). When treating the warts on my dog, I dropped a single drop of Clove oil directly onto each wart and rubbed it in.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to using essential oils for your pets. EO’s have been used to treat cancerous tumors, heart issues, and other severe medical conditions. You can even use them in combination with any current treatments you may be using as EO’s are safe, noninvasive, and never counter indicative.

Writer’s Note: The recommendations outlined above refer to the use of Young Living oils, which are “medicinal grade”. I do not advocate the use of another brand (though there may be other brands on the market) because I have no experience with them. If you found this article helpful and want to see more like it, tell Amber! Please email ezine@barfworld.com.