As we move from Thanksgiving to the celebration of our Lord's birth, we are thankful for each of our patients and clients.  You'll see a recurring theme, You are why we are here.   

1 year ago we opened.  It's been an amazing journey.  We've been blessed to serve many patients with various forms of lymphedema,  joint stiffness, scar adhesions, post operative swelling.  Raindrop sessions have been a favorite with several, some who have returned on a routine basis.  We've added new modalities to enhance wellness.  Thank you for your support.

Can't believe it's been 2 months since our last post.  If you've been part of this journey we'd like to personally thank you for your support.  As we near the end of our 5th month, it's hard to believe what all we've accomplished.  Our schedule is full; we've acquired new equipment, offer additional services and Diane is now a certified health coach.
Diane likes to share her love of creating new and healthy foods.  Many have asked her to post the recipe for her waffles.  This is her latest variation. Grain-free, gluten-free, sugar-free.  Can be used as a dessert, meal replacement, bread replacement... 
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AMAZING WAFFLES

8 Soy Free Eggs
8 oz Organic Valley Cream Cheese
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Stevia Glycerite (thicker than regular Stevia)
30 Drops Young Living Lemon Essential Oil
1 Scoop Jay Robb Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
Blend well in a Vitamix or high speed blender. Place in prepared waffle maker.  Enjoy!
​No syrup needed.

The power of scent is strong; it can draw us back to our favorite memories. That’s why citrus oil can remind us of a relaxing day at the beach, or why conifer scents make you think of a hike with your besties. But scents can do so much more than create nostalgia! Experience the versality of essential oils:
1. Scrub away the sticky! You know the inconvenient price tag residue left on mirrors, plates, and cups? Apply 1–2 drops of Lemon essential oil on a cloth and wipe away the gunk. Let Lemon oil save you from a sticky situation!
2. Let your locks shine!Shiny hair, do care. Warm a few drops of Cedarwood essential oil in your hand and massage your scalp for healthier-looking hair.
3. Pamper your pretty self.Create a spa-like atmosphere with the calming aroma of Lavender essential oil. Mix 1 cup of Epsom salt and 4 drops of Lavender oil in your hot bath, then lie back and relax.
4. Invigorate your home cleaning.Add a few drops of Lemon essential oil to your naturally derived floor, window, and surface cleaning solution for a fresh, clean aroma. Do not use Lemon oil on granite or stone, as it may etch the surface.
5. Skin for the win!Incorporate a drop of Rose essential oil to your evening moisturizer to support healthy-looking skin. Try using other essential oils, but avoid applying citrus ones like Tangerine essential oil before spending time in the sun due to photosensitivity.
6. Scrub-a-dub in the tub.Wash away your work day with a homemade body scrub. All you need is coconut oil, Epsom salt, and Lavender essential oil.
7. Catch some zzz’s.Mornings after a good night’s rest are the best! Diffuse essential oils like Lavender, Vetiver, Cedarwood, German Chamomile, and Angelica to help create a calm, peaceful sleep. For more nighttime routine ideas, visit our blog post here.
8. Support a healthy lifestyle.Not only does Grapefruit Vitality™ essential oil electrify taste buds, but it also contains antioxidant properties* and can support weight management!
9. Breathe in, breathe out.Relax, we’ve got R.C.™ essential oil blend! Diffuse R.C. to support the feeling of normal, clear breathing and to promote restful sleep in a stuffy environment.
10. Unwind in your shower.When Peppermint and Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil are infused in a hot wash cloth, you can enjoy a calm, invigorating scent. You may even be too relaxed to let off steam of your own.
11. Be blemish-free!Tea Tree essential oil reduces the appearance of blemishes while maintaining healthy skin and nails when applied appropriately.
12. Boost your immune system.Looking for a fresh feeling during your work day? Add a few drops of Frankincense Vitality essential oil to your water to support well-being and normal cellular health.*
13. Elevate life with flavor and function!Want to elevate your flavor in the kitchen while cleansing your digestive system to boot? Add a small amount of Oregano Vitality essential oil over your favorite Italian dish. Eating yummy pasta and supporting digestion?* It’s hard to top that!
Use essential oils to their fullest potential! Diversify your essential oil uses to gain the ultimate experience.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Can essential oils change your life? They sure have changed ours! From a Lavender-infused bedtime routine to a cleaner-smelling Lemon-y kitchen, we have the tips and tricks you need to start using essential oils. Read on for our ways to go from beginner oil user to supreme oil enthusiast!
What are essential oils?Essential oils are highly aromatic oils derived from plants. They can be pulled from any botanical matter and are typically extracted from flower petals, citrus peels, grasses, tree barks, and resins. The oils are extracted through a variety of methods, including cold pressing and steam distillation.
How should I use essential oils?

1. Aromatically

Essential oils are best known for their aromas, which can help create an environment to suit your specific needs. In addition to adding them to cleaning products and beauty staples, you can infuse the air directly with your favorite fragrance by using one of our many diffusers. These handy aroma atomizers can be placed anywhere you crave a fresh scent.

1. Topically

Many essential oils have skin-enhancing benefits and can be applied directly to the skin or added to your existing beauty products. You can also combine them with a carrier oil or your daily moisturizer for easy application. Read Getting to Know Your Carrier Oils to learn more about diluting essential oils.

1. Internally

Did you know that many essential oils can be taken internally? Our Vitality™ line is specifically labeled for internal use, making it easy to add a splash of flavor to food and drinks or to take oils in capsules as a dietary supplement. Check out our recipes for homemade blueberry-lavender ice cream and overnight chia breakfast bowls to start getting essential in the kitchen.


Essential oils to start your collectionNew to oils and don’t know where to start? Here are some of our favorite oils and their top uses!
1. Lavender essential oilLavender essential oil was the first oil produced at Young Living and is a favorite for its calming, floral aroma. See our All About Lavender infographic for ideas on how to use it around your home.
YL tips:

• Diffuse the soothing scent at bedtime to enhance your nighttime relaxation routine.
• Add a few drops to lotion or moisturizer for a classic aroma and a more youthful complexion.
• Create a luxurious bath experience with our DIY Lavender-oatmeal bath soak.

2. Peppermint essential oilA cooling, minty scent with a familiar sharpness, Peppermint essential oil offers an energizing aroma that combines well with citrusy, spicy, and woodsy oils. Learn more about this fresh fragrance with our All About Peppermint infographic.
YL tips:

• Add 5-10 drops to DIY cleaner for a fresh and uplifting scent.
• Diffuse with Orange, Citrus Fresh™, or Lemongrass for an invigorating experience.
• Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to muscles for a cooling sensation after a tiring or physically engaging day.

3. Lemon essential oilLemon essential oil frequently makes an appearance in cleaning products, and with good reason! Its bright, comforting scent makes everything feel fresher. Our All About Lemoninfographic will have you seeing citrus.
YL tips:

• Add a few drops to a cotton ball and put in the car, the bottom of a trash can, and inside stinky shoes for an uplifting scent.
• Use it to remove pesky labels and adhesives.
• Diffuse to create an uplifting atmosphere and a more focused environment.

4. Frankincense essential oilFrankincense essential oil has been popular since ancient times, but it’s making a comeback due to its earthy, grounding aroma and skin benefits. Check out our All About Frankincenseinfographic to learn more!
YL tips:

• Add Frankincense to your moisturizer to highlight your natural beauty and promote the appearance of healthy-looking skin and even skin tones.
• Invite elevated spiritual experiences every day by diffusing this oil while studying, during yoga, or while quietly reflecting.
• Diffuse to promote feelings of relaxation and tranquility.

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6 ways to use Copaiba essential oil
Open a bottle of Copaiba essential oil and let the scent of the Amazon rainforest out. Steam distilled and resin tapped from the Brazilian Copaifera reticulata tree, Copaiba essential oil features a warm, woodsy scent and includes the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene, making it a popular addition to many spa and skin treatments. With a comforting, earthy aroma and a myriad of uses, Copaiba is the perfect daily indulgence to feel transported to a lush South American landscape. Read on for our favorite ways to use Copaiba oil.
1. In your moisturizer
Does your skin need a pick-me-up? Copaiba essential oil reduces the appearance of blemishes and promotes the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow. Add a few drops to a neutral or lightly scented moisturizer for a spa-like experience every evening before bed.
2. As a perfume
Copaiba oil has a uniquely sweet aromatic profile, which won’t overpower soft florals or subtle hints of citrus. Use it in customized perfumes in place of other woodsy oils like Cedarwood or Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood for a more delicate summer fragrance that won’t be overpowering in warmer temperatures.
3. In the diffuser
With a scent straight out of the Amazon, Copaiba puts the experience of a rainforest hideout just a few drops away. Put on some nature sounds and fill a room with this exotic aroma:
Rainforest Escape4 drops Copaiba essential oil
3 drops Cedarwood essential oil
2 drops Lime essential oil
4. During a massage
After a hard workout, strenuous hike, or overall stressful day, share a Copaiba massage with a loved one. Dilute Copaiba with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or a carrier oil of your choice and massage on fatigued areas after activity for a comforting cooldown.
5. In your diet
Copaiba has a soothing, complex flavor with a hint of balsamic. Its high beta-caryophyllene content makes it a popular dietary supplement. Young Living’s Copaiba Vitality™ is labeled for internal use and makes a great addition to herbal teas such as chamomile or rooibos. It can also be added to a capsule and taken internally.
6. In a foot soak
​Imagine yourself at a spa in the Brazilian rainforest. If you can’t get away, bring the spa to you with a luxurious foot soak. This spa-inspired Tropical Resort Foot Soak recipe will whisk you away and soothe muscles at the end of a long day.
Tropical Resort Foot SoakIngredients:

• ¼ cup Epsom salt
• 2 drops Copaiba essential oil
• 2 drops PanAway® essential oil blend
• Warm water

Directions:

1. Mix Epsom salt and essential oils in a small bowl.
2. Add salt mixture to warm water.
3. Sit back, relax, and let your feet soak for 15–30 minutes.

April 30, 2016 by Abundant Health™ | 
Some of us really aren't morning people and need a little help feeling energized and positive when waking up. If you can relate, these Citrus Shower Melts may be just the thing you need! Place one in your morning shower, and enjoy the wonderful, energizing citrus scent as your bathroom fills with steam and the hot water hits the shower melt. Be careful though—you may find yourself loving your morning when you start it with one of these!


Citrus Shower Melts

• Servings: Yield=8–10 melts
• Time: 15 minutes active; 1 hour inactive
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients & Supplies:

• 1 cup (149 g) cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) water + more as needed
• Yellow and red food coloring (optional)
• 6 drops lemon essential oil
• 6 drops orange essential oil
• 4 drops bergamot essential oil
• 16 oz. PET Jar

Instructions:

1. Place cornstarch in a mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. of water, a few drops of food coloring, and essential oils.
   Stir water mixture into the cornstarch, and continue adding water drop by drop until a thick crumb-like paste starts to form.
3. Transfer to an ice cube tray or silicone mold, and freeze until set (about an hour).
4. To use, place a shower melt on the floor of your shower, and turn the hot water on. Enjoy the citrus aroma as the water and steam hit the shower melt!
5. Store in a airtight container like this PET Jar. Note: If you added too much water and they start to melt, you will want to keep them frozen until you use them. Otherwise, you can store them at room temperature.

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Some would call these fat bombs, but this mousse is so divine that it deserves to stand on its own.

What you do

• Mix the cream together until stiff if not already stiff
• Add the avocado and mix all together
• Add the sweetener, cacao and vanilla and mix until mixed through

 What you need

• 1/2 an avocado
• 3 tablespoons of heavy cream
• 1 heaped teaspoon of keto friendly sweetener
• 1 tablespoon of good quality cacao
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla   

 Tips

• ​I generally use perfectly ripe avos for this mousse, but it is also a good way to use up over ripe avocados. 
• It doesn't need much mixing, but you definitely don't want green bits in your mousse, so be sure to mix it until everything is mixed through.
• Experiment with all these ingredients according to your own taste.
  
  You may prefer less or more sweetener and the same with the cacao.

Young Living Blog​
When it comes to cleaning, some tasks simply stink—figuratively, literally, and sometimes both. To handle the chores that always get moved to the bottom of the to-do list, we’ve pulled together some deep cleaning tips using Thieves® Household Cleaner that will make your house sparkle from top to bottom.
Diluting Thieves Household Cleaner appropriately will help you get your job done quickly and easily. It will also help you keep your house fresh and clean without using toxic chemicals or harsh synthetics:

• All-purpose cleaner: 30 parts water to 1 part Thieves Household Cleaner
• Heavy degreasing: 15 parts water to 1 part Thieves Household Cleaner
• Light degreasing/glass and windows: 50 parts water to 1 part Thieves Household Cleaner

Now you’re ready to take on everything on your house cleaning checklist!
1. Range hoodDid you know that a completely plant-based product has the power to address the heavy grease that can accumulate under your range hood? It’s easy to forget about this kitchen workhorse, which is how it ends up hanging on to the funk of way too many meals past! Clear the air:

1. Mix according to directions for heavy degreasing and put in a spray bottle.
2. Spray range hood and let product sit for 5 minutes.
3. Wipe clean with dry microfiber cloth.

2. Doorknobs and light switchesWe touch them every day, but we rarely think about cleaning them. When kid’s little hands are constantly reaching for them, it might be a good idea to give the doorknobs and light switches in your house a good cleaning. Fortunately, when you use Thieves Household Cleaner, you don’t have to worry about harsh synthetic products that are harmful for kids or pets, since you know the minute you wipe it down, tiny hands will immediately reach for the same spots. Thieves Wipes make this job a breeze, or:

1. Mix a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner.
2. Spray a cloth with 3­–4 spritzes.
3. Wipe affected areas.

3. PhoneFrom pockets to purses, our phones see a lot of action, but they rarely get cleaned. Get rid of fingermarks and general yuck with the help of Thieves Wipes, or follow the instructions for doorknobs and light switches above, making sure to keep the spray on your rag and not on your phone.
4. Cabinet doorsWhether they’re in your kitchen, bathroom, or hallway, cabinet doors get opened a lot but rarely by recently cleaned hands. Freshen them up with a quick wipe down.

1. Mix a spray bottle of light degreaser.
2. Spray cabinet doors and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Wipe clean with a dry microfiber cloth.

5. Washing machineThe residue from your washing machine can slowly build up and lead to gunk that keeps your clothes from getting as clean as possible. Help your washing machine do the best job it can by giving it a deep cleaning.

1. Turn on your washing machine for the largest load size, with the hottest water setting and the longest wash.
2. As the washer fills, add ½ quart of white vinegar and 1 cap of Thieves Household Cleaner.
3. Let the washer fill for approximately 1 minute; then add ½ cup of baking soda.
4. Open the lid and let it sit for 1 hour. While the water sits, spray all-purpose cleaner on the washing machine top and sides and wipe.
5. After the water sits for 1 hour, let the machine run for the full cycle. Once the cycle finishes, run a short cycle to clean off any leftover residue.

6. Remote controlsThe remote controls that your family members use for everything from TV to gaming have seen some things. Let us not speak of their many journeys to the depths of the couch cushions. Cleanse them of what likely ails them using Thieves Wipes or a cloth spritzed with all-purpose cleaner, as noted in our doorknobs and light switches tip.
7. BathtubFinally win your battle against the ring of soap scum that constantly evades you. Your bathroom will smell fresh after you take on the toughest tasks using Thieves Household Cleaner, which has a bright, lemon scent, derived from essential oils, not synthetics!

1. Mix a bottle of all-purpose cleaner with ⅓ part white vinegar; then spray tub generously.
2. Sprinkle tub generously with baking soda. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
3. Scrub lightly with a sponge or rag; then rinse with warm water.

8. Shower curtainWrestling with the shower curtain is no one’s idea of a good time—or maybe it’s yours, which if it is, you probably don’t need this tip! To wrangle with this bathroom monster:

1. Mix a bottle of all-purpose cleaner.
2. Spray down the inside of the shower curtain—go buck wild and spray down the outside if you’d really like to go crazy—let sit for 10–15 minutes.
3. Rinse with warm water.

9. Toilet baseAh, the chore for when fancy company is coming—you know what we mean. No one likes getting down to clean behind the toilet unless someone extra important is coming for dinner. Well, when the Queen of England traipses in for tacos, here’s what you do:

1. Mix a bottle of all-purpose cleaner.
2. Spray down the base of the toilet and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Wipe down.
4. For the hardest to reach spots, try spraying a retired toothbrush with all-purpose cleaner!

10. Computer keyboardMessy, grimy keyboards are havens for crumbs and gunk. Clear away the grime quickly by taking a Thieves Wipe to it, or using a cloth spritzed lightly with all-purpose cleaner. Make sure your computer is turned off so you don’t aof;joewifaho90we8fuyhonhvgo’drenvgn
11. Toothbrush holderHere’s another oft-forgotten dirty spot. Perhaps because it’s where we go to make mouths clean, we don’t recognize it’s laden with filth. Clean it up quick!

1. Mix a bottle of all-purpose cleaner.
2. Spray the toothbrush holder generously with all-purpose cleaner and let sit for 5–10 minutes.
3. Wipe with a lightly abrasive rag or sponge; rinse any remaining residue and cleaner.

12.  Trash canHoo-boy! If there’s a funky spot in your house, this might be it. No matter how careful we are when we change the liners, somehow, the bottom of the trashcan seems to get filthy. Make it fresh, fast!

1. Mix a bottle of all-purpose cleaner.
2. Remove liners from inside trash can and spray generously in and outside the trash can. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. Wipe down the trash can with a cloth; then rinse with warm water.

13. VacuumIt makes sense that your vacuum cleaner would need a deep cleaning every now and again. To clear out the dust bunnies and make it like new, give it a good scrub with Thieves Household Cleaner.

1. Mix a bottle of all-purpose cleaner.
2. Change or dump out the filter.
3. Spray a microfiber cloth with all-purpose cleaner and wipe down all accessible parts.
4. For hard-to-reach spots, use a toothbrush sprayed with all-purpose cleaner to scrub away!

14. FridgeFrom finding unidentifiable bits of old produce to leftovers way past their prime, cleaning out the fridge is always an adventure. The bright scent of Thieves, coupled with its toxin-free cleaning power, makes getting through this chore much easier.

1. Mix a bottle of all-purpose cleaner.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and throw away old and expired food.
3. Spray shelves and walls of fridge with all-purpose cleaner and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
4. Wipe with a microfiber cloth and put remaining food back into the fridge.

15. Faucets and showerheadsWhen you see the hard water- or soap-stained scum on your faucets, don’t tell yourself, “I should do something about that.” Face your problems head on—conquer your world! This is a challenge that is easily faced and so satisfying once completed.

1. Mix a bottle of all-purpose cleaner.
2. Spray showerhead, faucet, or drain cover generously with all-purpose cleaner.
3. Using a plastic bag filled with 1 cup of vinegar, submerge the shower head and faucet. Secure the bag with string or twist tie. Let sit for 30 minutes
4. Remove plastic bag and rinse with warm water. For any remaining residue, use a toothbrush sprayed with all-purpose cleaner.