Sue Hardman

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Lemon to clean, detox & focus

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Lemon Water & Lemon Oil 

The History Lemons

Lemons originated in the North West region of India over 2,500 years ago. Drinking lemon water is a morning ritual rooted in the ancient science of Ayurveda which used lemon water to help loosen “ama”, or toxins, and to stimulate digestion.

The Ancient Greeks used lemons to preserve food and purify water. 

Lemons were then later introduced into Spain, then North Africa, then later to wider Europe, and then, in 1493, brought by Christopher Columbus in seed form to the Americas.

Probably most famously, in 1747 Scottish physician James Lind used lemons and lemon water to treat scurvy amongst sailors suffering from Vitamin C deficiency (even though Vitamin C was not the known cause at the time).

One of the best things you can do is drink lemon juice and water, and it’s far easier than making that celery juice.

It might just be the simplest, cheapest, and fastest morning ritual you can do for your long-term health (and waistline). Both Lemon or Lime Water both offer powerful benefits of drinking first thing in the morning.

Lemon Water

Is a gentle yet effective way to support and detox your liver, kidneys, and colon, and help to alkalise your body. It assists in breaking up mucus and provides energy via enzymes, vitamin C, potassium, and trace minerals.  Use fresh, ripe lemons, not prepared lemon juice. Make lemon water simply by squeezing the juice of ½ a lemon into a glass of water.

Flush Out Toxins & Stimulate Your Liver

While you’re sleeping your liver is collecting toxins for release the next day. Drinking lemon water in the morning helps to support the liver function and to flush out toxins whilst also giving the liver the hydration it needs to operate more efficiently. Two birds, one stone.

Animal studies show citric acid (Vitamin C) helps to protect liver function and prevent oxidative damage helping to support your liver’s role in detoxification.

Lemons (and limes) contain micro mineral salts which help protect your liver’s immune system.

Drinking lemon juice and water helps to loosen and disperse the fat cells within the liver because of the special combination of vitamin C and calcium present in lemons and limes, which bind together and enter into the liver.

For Glowing Skin & Anti-Aging

Lemons contain the antioxidant Vitamin C, that helps reduce free radical damage for fresh looking skin and slowing down the aging process. Vitamin C, helps the body to produce collagen, essential to smoothing out fine lines on the face.

In the, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition research suggests that regularly consuming vitamin C leads to younger looking skin with fewer wrinkles. 

Helps To Hydrate, Alkalise & Balance Your PH

Adding freshly squeezed lemon juice to water, helps water to travel more deeply into your tissues and cells and carry the essential nutrients and compounds you need in order to thrive.

According to the acid / alkaline theory of health, our modern diet contains too many acid-forming foods (sugar, dairy, meat, refined carbohydrates, chemical additives etc..) and not enough alkaline forming foods (greens, vegetables, low sugar fruits, etc..) which can result in a net ‘acid’ environment in the blood.

When examined under a microscope, the cells of an acidic blood sample are said to be thick, sticky, and do not operate with efficiency. They don’t carry oxygen as well, they lose some of their electric charge, and appear to become less efficient at eliminating waste and taking on nutrients. This may lead to depleted immunity and increased illness or disease.

Research is starting to show how an alkaline diet may be beneficial for relieving chronic pain, boosting bone health, and protecting against disease and how an alkaline diet could enhance cancer treatment effectiveness. 

The solution? Eat more alkaline foods (and relax more). Turns out that lemon water, although considered acidic, actually has an alkalising effect on the body, helping to balance your body’s pH and optimise overall health.

Drinking lemon juice in water can break down the enamel on your teeth over time. This is easy to overcome, however, by simply drinking a small amount of fresh water after your lemon water or by using a straw.

Why use Lemon essential oil?

Lemon essential oil contains “d-limonene”, key to lemon essential oil’s healing power, extracted from the lemon rind and the richest sources of d-limonene, this is found in all of the citrus essential oils.

?? Lemon ?? essential oil is a widely used and known for its cleansing attributes. Limonene and b-pinene are two main components that give this volatile oil its cleansing properties.


Study’s show that it supports immunity.

This is one essential oil that I use every single day. It’s a powerful detoxification oil that I add to my water throughout the day. 

This super versatile oil also boost immunity and supports digestive function. This one oil is considered a Swiss-Army-knife oil and can boost your health in many different ways:-

Here Are the Top Benefits for Lemon Essential Oil:

  • Supports digestive function, reverses liver and pancreas damage
  • Boosts immunity and cleanses the body
  • Improves mood, decrease anxiety, promote restful sleep
  • Contains powerful antioxidant properties for weight loss
  • Offers non-toxic green cleaning abilities
  • Acts as a food preservative

To give you something you can use TODAY, here’s are of some the most practical recipes for lemon oil...

CAUTIONARY NOTE: Do Not Ingest Just Any Essential Oils UNLESS they are PURE and approved for internal use.

Apple Cider Vinegar Tea DIY Recipe - Supports Weight Loss

Promotes healthy digestion, boosts immunity, helps detoxify your body, enhances energy

Ingredients: 

  • 10oz Hot Water
  • 1/2 Tbl honey (preferably local)
  • 1/2 Tbl Organic Apple Cider vinegar
  • 1 drop doTerra Slim & sassy essential oil 
  • 1 drop doTerra Lemon essential oil 
  • Fresh grated ginger

Mix all together and enjoy hot or cold. It also tastes great without the ginger if preferred.

Helps To Boost Your Mood in your diffuser 

Move over coffee… or have it after your lemon water! the scent alone of a lemon (we’ve all seen the rind emit a soothing lemon-scented mist when squeezed) has been shown to improve mood and reduce stress.

Lemon essential oil has the same effects! A single drop smells like an entire sliced Lemon, and if you put from 6 to 10 drops in your diffuser, it can fill the air in your kitchen with that bright, inspiring aroma. 

The negative emotions that lemon support the mental & emotional fields of adults and kids alike.


Move From feeling:
Confused to....       clarity
Unfocused to....    focused
Guilty to .....             happy 
Disengaged to.  energised

Diffuse or breathe in, apply to wrists or temples, take 1-2 drops under the tongue, in a capsule or in water.

For Seasonal Discomfort

By combining Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint essential oils, you can ease the suffering from seasonla disordes and discomfort.

doTerra LEMON essential oil naturally clears the nasal passages and rids your body of unwanted toxins. 

doTerra LAVENDER essential oil works as a powerful, natural antihistamine to relieve itch and swelling from environmental irritants while calming and soothing your mind and body. Win-win!

doTerra PEPPERMINT essential oil opens up airways, allowing you to breathe more freely and clearly while giving you a boost of natural energy without relying on caffeine. (Spearmint essential oil can be easily subbed in for kiddos under age 11 who may not do well with the high menthol content in Peppermint

Here’s a quick recipe that’s age specific (for safety!) to get you started:

 THE Seasonal Discomfort Essential  Blend Recipe
10 mL rollerball bottle

1-5 Years Old
 (2% Dilution)

  • 2 drops Lavender
  • 1 drop Lemon
  • 1 drop Spearmint
  • Fractionated coconut oil (FCO)

6-11 Years Old (5% Dilution)

  • 5 drops Lavender
  • 3 drops Lemon
  • 2 drops Spearmint
  • FCO

 12-17 Years Old (10% Dilution)

  • 7 drops Lavender
  • 7 drops Lemon
  • 6 drops Peppermint
  • FCO

For adults, a 50:50 ratio of oils or stronger to carrier can be used.

Directions: Add essential oils to rollerball bottle and top off blend with a carrier oil of choice (fractionated coconut oil is recommended). Roll the blend behind the ears and on the back of your neck; also try on the bottoms of the feet and up and down the back. 

WHY WASH YOUR FRUIT & VEG

We’ve all had to become far more conscious around removing pesticides, 'germs' and bacteria, including from the fruit and veg we’re consuming. 

Another very good reason to wash your fresh food thoroughly is to remove any pesticide residue. Simply rinsing your produce with water, will remove dirt - but it’s not going to remove oil-based pesticides.

Pesticides, if consumed play a huge role in hormone disruption, cause gut issues and weight gain (think obesogens).

If you can eat organic is optimal, if it's not  available I recommend soaking your fresh food.


Citrus oil's like lemon remove pesticides due to the monoterpenes, specifically d-limonene, which has the ability to dissolve petroleum oils among other things. Lemon and orange oils have particularly high concentrations of d-limonene.


You can either make a spray or soak you veg in water. Whatever works for you!

Food will stay fresh for longer, strawberries, raspberries, black & blueberries keep far longer in my fridge, where normally they’d waste in 2-3 days.

 Often these soft fruits go off quite quickly due to the growth of mild spores. True story!!

FRESHEN & CLEAN YOUR KITCHEN

Lemon is one of the most commonly used fragrances in store-bought cleaning products because it smells clean. Real lemon oil neutralises odours and removes the cause. 

Did you know that lemon essential oil is also anti-sticky? Use Lemon oil to get tape or sticker residue off of anything,

Lemon will also cuts grease, freshens laundry, disinfects and polishes silver.

Lemon essential oil to clean your kitchen surfaces, sponges & your cutting boards.

Cutting boards can hold onto a lot of unwelcome germs. Wash your cutting board in hot, soapy water.

Put 2 drops of Lemon essential oil directly onto the surface and use a paper towel to rub it all over. You can also your Lemon Sponge Spray on your cutting board. 

You can just put two or three drops of Lemon essential oil on your kitchen sponge and let it sit. That’s it! This is great to do overnight. Or make a sponge spray.

Lemon Sponge Spray

  • 30 ml water
  • 18 drops Lemon essential oil 

Shake before using, to disperse the Lemon essential oil in the water. Every time you’re finished using your kitchen sponge, give it a few sprays.

(Lemon essential oil may lighten the colour of some wooden or bamboo cutting boards)



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Natural Anxiety Tools & Support

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Anxiety is real for many of us, and for most of us it isn’t always a full-blown panic attack. If you’ve experienced anxiety, you know how much it can impact your day-to-day life.

There are ample reasons for you to feel anxious, even on a daily basis – the crime rate, financial issues, increasing rates of diseases, even just keeping up with all of the things in our food and environment that might harm you or your loved ones … combine that with caffeine, over-stressed work lives … it’s no wonder you’re anxious. 

The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as “an emotion characterised by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes such as increased blood pressure.”

There is often the presence of fear about the future and excessive worry. 

What’s Wrong with Worrying?

There are many types of anxiety – it can be fleeting and normal to feel anxious before your wedding, or the birth of your child, or in the midst of a major life change, through to full blown generalised anxiety disorders (GAD) with panic attacks and debilitating phobias.

Anxiety is a normal response to a stressor; it also causes the release of your stress hormones – adrenaline and cortisol. These are designed to give you a quick boost of energy when you need to flee a dangerous situation. However, chronic anxiety (is not meant to be a part of your daily experience) means more stress, that can then lead to: – cortisol dysregulation, hormonal imbalances, high blood pressure, more belly fat, sugar cravings, and high insulin levels. It may also show up in your life as insomnia, depression, fatigue, and work or relationship issues.

From the Eastern perspective, any time you move away from a feeling of peace, you are experiencing a form of anxiety.  

The problem is your body doesn’t know the difference between an overwhelming day or being chased by a tiger. For this reason, your cortisol levels can remain at a “high alert” status, even when you are just feeling a little anxious and not actually in any danger.  

Gut – Brain Axis 

One of the most important new understandings is the emerging data on the health of your gut (microbiome, dysbiosis, increased intestinal permeability, and inflammation) and the link to your mental health, anxiety and any depressive-like behaviours.  Anxiety can even start in your body, as a result of food intolerances that create high cortisol levels, inflammation and effect the gut/brain connection. It may also be from toxic exposure like glyphosate, or excessive use of antibiotics. 

In the growing field of nutritional psychiatry Professor Jacka’s, observational literature confirms that the quality of an individuals’ diet is related to their risk for common mental disorders.

In one study, a lower intake in choline was associated with anxiety (choline is found in beef liver, salmon, chickpeas and eggs). In another, supplementing with omega 3s showed a 20% reduced level of anxiety. 

Hormones & Anxiety

Woman have 31% higher chance of developing anxiety, due to strong hormonal drivers. Anxiety may Increase before your period, as oestrogen and progesterone levels decline. 

Fluctuations in oestrogen levels during perimenopause may also be associated with mood symptoms. 

Everything you do in a day affects your brain and risk of anxiety: 

  • what you eat 
  • whether you move or not
  • how you sleep
  • the health of your gut microbiome 
  • your thoughts 

How does anxiety show up for you? 

Do any of these occur for you more days than NOT each week? 

  • Do you often feel uneasy or on edge?
  • Is it difficult to stop checking emails or social media, because you feel like you’re missing out on something?
  • Do you often feel like you’re rushing?
  • Do you find yourself lying awake at night thinking about your “to-do” list?
  • Do you find it difficult to control your worries?
  • Do you have any of these other feelings: restlessness, fidgety, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, and/or sleep disturbance?

If you responded “yes” to any of these questions, then you may have suffered from anxiety. 

Thankfully, there are many different tools in Naturopathy that you can adopt to help with your anxiety – lifestyle practises, herbal medicines and essential oils.

1. Lifestyle practises – Get the basics right

Avoid Blood Sugar Dips – balance blood sugar by eating small protein/fat snacks throughout the day to keep your blood sugar stabilised. 

Avoid Coffee– coffee causes adrenaline and epinephrine levels go up, and the caffeine crash is when your adrenaline and epinephrine levels start to go down while your cortisol levels stay up, causing anxiety symptoms to increase. 

Take a Deep Belly Breath–  Stress and anxiety cause shallow breathing, triggering your sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight response). Deep breathing stimulates your vagus nerve and supports your parasympathetic nervous system. 

Try Exercise and Yoga  – a Germany study, a group of 24 women with anxiety were randomised to two 90-minute yoga classes/week over 3 months. Significant reductions in both anxiety symptoms and salivary cortisol levels were found in the yoga group. 

In another randomised trial from UCLA, 28 women with mild depression were treated with yoga twice/week compared to a control group who did not do yoga. The yoga group had significant improvements in mood and anxiety after only 2.5 weeks in class. 

Exercise helps to shake loose tension that would otherwise not leave without some physical movement. According to studies, regular exercise works as well as medication for many people to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and these effects can be long lasting. 

GET OUTDOORS & INTO NATURE!!

2. Nature’s helpers

Herbal Medicine 

There are many herbs that help you cope with stress, worry or any other anxiety related conditions. Adaptogens and nervines, are 2 classes of herbs that are used most frequently, for the nervous system.

Each person has different needs and requirements and a relaxing herbal formula may contain any of the following herbs:- Scutellaria, Ashwaganda, Liquorice, Oats, Passiflora, Gotu kola, Vervain, Chamomile, Ginger. 

Nervines are a class of herbs that have a very beneficial effect upon your nervous system. There are 3 categories: nervine relaxants, nervine stimulants, and nervine tonics.  

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) skullcap is best known as a safe, reliable, mild nervine that excels in relieving anxiety, neuralgia, and insomnia. It treats high blood pressure, premenstrual syndrome, tension headache, and muscle spasm

Scullcap has a long history of use in the herbal systems of North America, and in Europe. It serves as a nerve tonic and tissue rejuvenator and is protective for nerve tissue. In addition, it seems to have a protective effect on the liver.

Historically, skullcap’s effectiveness has been enhanced when combined with other herbs such as – valerian, chamomile, passionflower, and vervain, so it shows up in many combination formulas for stress, sleep and anxiety. I have repeatedly seen that Skullcap is profoundly relaxing and is especially helpful for anxiety associated with a restless mind. 

Adaptogens are another group of herbs, that are also powerful supportive agents that help your body “adapt” to stress by activating your in-built defence mechanisms and boosting immunity. 

Unlike synthetic chemicals that target a particular tissue or system, adaptogens have a broad-spectrum effect, so they are excellent tonics. They help you adapt. More on adaptogens like Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)

3. Supplements

The following supplements may provide extra support during stressful times.

  • Magnesium is considered the most powerful relaxation mineral available. It is critical for various functions in the body and easily depleted by stress.
  • B-Vitamins are also easily depleted during stressful periods. 
  • L-Theanine an amino acid known to reduce anxiety and induce calm. 

4. The science of smell

It’s a well-known fact that smells can immediately take you to another time and place. I’m sure you’ve experienced it. Think of the smell of freshly baked bread or newly mown grass.

Of all your five senses, your sense of smell is the fastest way to reach your brain. The nerve fibres from your nose or when you smell – run straight to the limbic area of your brain.

Your limbic system has direct links to your memories, learned responses, emotions, and feelings.

Some essential oils, like peppermint, can be absorbed through your nasal cavity and through to your bronchial tract and lungs.

These “fast track” delivery systems help explain how your body – and your brain – can respond so quickly to a calming or invigorating essential oil scent! 

Essential oils and anxiety

Whenever you inhale oils, tiny nerves send a signal to your brain which stimulates a feel-good response. The chemical constituents distilled from the essence of the plants have an actual physical effect.

Bergamot – has research to back up the fact that it’s has anti-anxiety properties. 

In 2011, a study was done on a group of primary school teachers in Taiwan. They were asked to perform a weekly, ten minute steam inhalation using bergamot essential oil. Researchers found that all of the participants experienced a reduction in their levels of anxiety.

A recent study showed that participants who were massaged with a blend of lavender and bergamot essential oils experienced a significant decrease in heart rate and a lowering of blood pressure. They also reported feeling more calm and relaxed than the control group. 

Lavender– is a natural anti-depressant and sedative making it one of the most useful oils for anxiety. Lavender has traditionally been used to help promote restful sleep.

This article in the Natural Medicine Journal explains why lavender has historically been so widely used to treat anxiety and depression. Research suggests that topical applications may actually be one of the most effective methods for people with anxiety disorders as the chemical components of lavender have been shown to enter the blood stream within 5 minutes of massaging the oil on the skin. 

The calming and relaxing effects of lavender essential oil have a one-two punch when applied topically because of the direct aromatic benefit on the brain when the volatile organic compounds are inhaled and pass through the skin! 

Here are some useful essential oil combinations.

Diffusion Blend for Anxiety Relief – the easiest and arguably the most effective approach to use essential oils for anxiety is to put a few drops of any of these oils in your diffuser before you go to bed.

Topical Anti-Anxiety Applications – another effective strategy is to simply apply these key oils over certain parts of the body – particularly the trigger points – like the bottoms of the feet, on the wrists, behind the knees, behind the ears on the mastoid bone or on the back of the neck.

Anti-anxiety blend– This is a great blend for your home diffuser, but if you’re on the go you can also mix it with carrier oil and apply it to the back of your neck to provide instant relief from anxiety – 2 drops frankincense, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops bergamot

Uplifting pick me up– 1 drop orange, 3 drops grapefruit, 1 drop peppermint

if you aren’t interested in making your own blend, a great choice is to choose one of the many pre-made essential oil blends for anxiety from doTERRA Balance that creates a sense of calm and well-being. And contains grounding wood oils with Frankincense and Blue Tansy. Blue Tansy’s scent helps uplift mood, while Frankincense promotes feelings of peace and relaxation. 

Cheer is another helpful product for anxious feelings. This blend was designed to counteract negative emotions while promoting feelings of optimism. 

I also like doTERRA’s Peace Blend or their Serenity Blend.

The Peace essential oil blend for anxiousness includes: Vetiver, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Frankincense, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Labdanum, Spearmint

Serenity blend includes: Lavender, Cedarwood, Ho Wood Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver, Vanilla, Hawaiian Sandalwood

5. Bach Flower Remedies

Edward Bach, a medical doctor and homeopath, created these remedies in the early 1900s. Homeopathy is the belief that the body can cure itself. It uses small amounts of natural substances like plants and minerals to treat the body or mind. The idea behind Bach flower remedies is similar to homeopathy working on the emotions.

Bach believed that healing negative emotions helps the body heal itself. 

Rescue Remedy – helps to provide better emotional balance and fast, convenient relief from everyday stress. It contains five flower essences: Rock Rose to alleviate terror and panic, Impatiens to mollify irritation and impatience, Clematis to combat inattentiveness, Star of Bethlehem to ease shock, and Cherry Plum to calm irrational thoughts. it 

If things are quite bad, or you just know that you need further help, then there may be a great deal of benefit to you to go to find a good herbalist or holistic practitioner to guide you.

To find out more about how you can manage your stress, anxiety or energy levels please contact [email protected].

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What the heck is Candida & how to know if you have it

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If you have any of these symptoms, you may have candida:-

  • A white coating on the tongue is typical.
  • You are sensitive to many foods 
  • You carry stubborn weight, no matter what you do 
  • You experience brain fog
  • You have ongoing tummy bloating
  • You are struggling with autoimmunity 
  • Your hormones are still wonky in spite of doing many good things 
  • You crave something sweetor anything with carbs 
  • You have itchy ears, rectum or vagina
  • You struggle with intestinal distress such as constipation, bloating, or gas
  • You have mental/emotional aspects including depression and anxiety
  • You have debilitating fatigue or exhaustion
  • You have chronic sinus infections
  • Recurring vaginal yeast infections
  • Hypothyroidism (Candida inhibits thyroid conversion)

What exactly is Candida?

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungus or yeast, meaning that it will grow out of balance in the right conditions. We all have it in our bodies, and most of the time it’s harmless. When it overgrows, it causes major problems and symptoms.

It's a very common condition and if you suffer from digestive issues, fatigue, brain fog, recurring fungal infections, skin problems, mood swings, and more, it could be due to a Candida overgrowth.

You can beat your Candida and have your energy and vitality return, mental clarity restored, and chronic symptoms fade away.

For some women, clearing Candida is as easy as abstaining from sugar and processed carbs for 6 to 8 weeks. For others, it can take a well orchestrated effort involving a lot more.

Bottom line: Candida can be an infection that needs to be cleared for good, so you can move forward with your health. 

What Causes Candida?

It could be any one from the list below, or a combination of them that reduces your good gut flora, thins your gut lining, compromises your immunity and allows candida to take over.

If you've had it for a while, it can also start start to play havoc on your hormonal and immune health.

The main causes are:

  • You have a diet high in sugar & refined carbohydrates and alcohol. These break down to glucose, which is candida's preferred food source to allow it to proliferate and begin to take over your intestinal tract.
  • You may have chronic stress - this suppresses your immune system and signals your body to release stored glucose into the bloodstream, which the candida loves!
  • You've been on antibiotics or birth control pills, or the antibiotics in your meat supply.

    These can destroy the friendly, good bacteria in your gut that play a huge role in your immune system. With your good bacteria destroyed, the fast growing yeasts take over and can grow unchecked. Antibiotics - even just one full-spectrum round can cause it.

    Antibiotics kill bacteria—both the good and the bad. So whenever antibiotics are used, you need to repopulate the intestinal flora with good bacteria (probiotics). 

    Antibiotics can also thin your mucosal lining, leaving you ill-equipped to wrap up pathogens such as parasites and transport them out of the body. This can make us vulnerable to all kinds of foreign invaders and yeast overgrowth. 

  • Your immune system is weakened - if you have an existing inflammatory or autoimmune condition, your weakened immune system gives the yeasts more opportunity  to reproduce.

If Candida penetrates your gut lining so that it becomes leaky, it then opens the floodgates for undigested food particles, toxins, viruses, and bacteria to pass through your intestinal wall and into your bloodstream. This then triggers an inflammatory response from your immune system in an attempt to fight off these foreign “invaders”. 

How to Test for Candida?

There are stool, blood and urine lab tests you can do for Candida overgrowth.

Stool Testing
This is one most accurate test available. This will check for Candida in your colon or lower intestines.

You need to ensure that you do a comprehensive stool test rather than the standard doctors stool test. The lab can usually determine the species of yeast as well as which treatment will be effective.

Urine Organix Dysbiosis Test
Can detect elevated D-Arabinitol, a waste product of Candida overgrowth, and determine if there is Candida in your upper gut or small intestines.

However, many people can't afford to run labs and many don’t want to go through the hassle of testing.

When that is the case, there is a fast, easy, free DIY Candida spit test you can do at home (it was also featured on The Dr. Oz Show).
For six days in a row, when you wake up in the morning, fill a glass halfway with room-temperature water (before you brush your teeth or eat or drink anything).

It’s as simple as this:
Next, work up about a teaspoon amount of saliva and spit it into the glass. Check it three times over the course of forty-five minutes to see if your saliva sinks to the bottom, stays floating on top, or if it grows legs, little spindly tails that reach down the glass.

If it sinks or grows legs, then you can suspect that yeast is overgrowing in your system. Don’t be freaked out, it happens to so many of us these days, and there is a way to cleanse from it permanently.

How do you deal with your Candida overgrowth?

In a perfect world, your good bacteria would keep the Candida in check and it wouldn’t be a problem, however we are doing so many things daily to kill our good gut bacteria.

Effectively treating your Candida involves stopping the overgrowth, restoring the friendly bacteria that usually keep them in check, and repairing your gut so that Candida can no longer enter your bloodstream.

You can accomplish this with a simple and proven four-wave attack as follows:

Part 1: First, you need to starve the Candida by removing the foods that feed it from your diet.

Eliminate all yeast, gluten, sugar, white flour, fermented foods and drinks, and most fruit. Complex carbohydrates such as gluten-free grains, legumes, and root vegetables are allowed, but should be limited. Focus on non-starchy vegetables, clean animal protein, and healthy fats including avocado, butter, and coconut oil for six to eight weeks.our text here...

Coconut oil - Take 1 tbsp of extra-virgin coconut oil daily and use in meals, where possible. Coconut oil exhibits both antimicrobial and antifungal properties and has demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of fungal infections including Candida.

Alkalise with greens - Get your daily greens by adding 1 cup of dark, leafy greens like spinach or kale to every meal or have a vegetable juice twice daily - 4 celery stalks, 1 cucumber, 1 cup spinach or kale, 1 inch ginger, 1 lemon and ½ an apple.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) - Take 2 teaspoons in a small amount of water twice daily. ACV has anti-fungal properties which can kill yeasts and prevent yeasts from reproducing. 

  • Part 2:  Attack the Candida by using herbs, oils & supplements that can help remove Candida
    ​
    ​Use healing herbs & spices - Cook with garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and oregano. These herbs exhibit antifungal properties that prevent the continued growth of Candida. Black walnut, olive leaf and golden seal are also helpful in combating candida.

    Vitamin C - Take 1,000 mg of a wholefood Vitamin C supplement twice daily. Vitamin C helps fight off the ‘die-off’ symptoms of Candida. This is when the yeast in the body releases toxins into the system as it gets killed off.   

superman oregano essential oil

Oregano oil -  has been used medicinally for centuries due to its potent antiviral, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties. Recent studies indicate its efficacy in overcoming Candida overgrowth

  • Part 3: You'll need repopulate your gut with good bacteria using a probiotic supplement to restore your gut’s healthy microbial balance. 

    Build your gut and intestinal tract using a glutamine-based product, to heal your gut lining.

  • Part 4: Manage Stress. You can take an epsom salt bath - Enjoy a warm bath with two cups of epsom salt daily. This reduces stress & draws toxins out through the skin. Add some lemongrass essential oil for its refreshing smell and therapeutic antifungal effect that has been shown to kill external candida 

You can’t possibly live to your fullest potential if you’re constantly hindered by how you handle stress, on-going digestive issues, tiredness, haywire hormones  yo-yo dieting, and not having enough energy to get all you need done. The list goes on….. sleepless nights.. 

By taking charge of your health you can take charge of how you feel and  how you LIVE.

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I will coach you through a process that has worked for me and my clients.

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How & Why I Use Essential Oils

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Why I Use Essential Oil Daily

Essential oils are one of the hottest natural products out there right now and that’s because they’re a wonderful natural tool to have in your medicine chest, along with a high quality diet, exercise and stress management.

We’ve been using essential oils in our home for several years, If you don’t know know how to use essential oils, don’t feel overwhelmed or intimidated by how to get started with essential oils. It’s really easy and a lot of fun!

The potency of essential oils? 

Did you know that one drop of peppermint oil is the equivalent of 28 glasses of peppermint tea!

You might be inclined to think that more is better, this is definitely not the case when it comes to essential oils – start small and then add more if needed.

There are many essential oils I use in my home all the time and so as not to overwhelm you, I’ll be sharing the oils one by one and on my blog.

HERE ARE MY TOP 3 ESSENTIAL OILS

Lavender – This is an oil that I use daily, especially to help with a restful sleep. You can spray it in your room or add a drop to your pillow. I also like to diffuse it in my bedroom. I’ve used it for my son when he is anxious and most nights I spray his room with lavender. 

This was the first indication that I was going to love essential oils when I heard this story- “In 1910 French chemist and scholar René-Maurice Gattefossé discovered the virtues of the essential oil of lavender. Gattefossé badly burned his hand during an experiment in a perfumery plant and plunged his hand into the nearest tub of liquid, which just happened to be lavender essential oil. He was later amazed at how quickly his burn healed and with very little scarring. This started a fascination with essential oils and inspired him to experiment with them during the First World War on soldiers in the military hospitals.”  I was sold and ever since then I’v always had lavender in my home.

Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume.

Its calming and relaxing qualities, when taken internally, continue to be Lavender’s most notable attributes.

Applied topically, Lavender is frequently used to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections.

Add to bath water to soak away stress or apply to the temples and the back of the neck. Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet to relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep.

Due to Lavender’s versatile properties, it is considered the must-have oil to have on hand at all times.

Uses

  • Soothes occasional skin irritations
  • Taken internally, Lavender reduces anxious feelings and promotes peaceful sleep. This must be be certified
  • Helps ease feelings of tension.
  • Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet at bedtime.
  • Freshen your linen closet
  • Use in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts. Add to a glass of water.

Frankincense

This is one of my favourite essential oils to use in my moisturising facial oil it helps hydrate and rejuvenate your skin. Add a drop or 2 to your face cream for smooth skin (amazing for fine lines). Rub over your forehead and back of neck for calming, on soles of feet for relaxing.

It’s also a maximiser – that means that when applied under any other oil it maximises their benefit. It supports healthy cellular function (it is one of the most prized oils).

Add Frankincense to your daily facial cleanser to help revitalise and beautify your skin or apply Frankincense and Fractionated Coconut Oil to freshly-shaven skin to reduce any possible skin irritation caused by the razor on your face or your legs.

Frankincense promotes feelings of peace and overall wellness when used aromatically,

Description

Renowned as one of the most prized and precious essential oils, Frankincense has extraordinary health benefits.

In addition to its notoriety in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians would burn Frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used Frankincense resin for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin.

This centuries-old knowledge contributes to the modern uses of Frankincense today. It’s soothing and beautifying properties are used to rejuvenate skin and help reduce the appearance of imperfections when applied topically.

As the king of oils, Frankincense is known to support healthy cellular function when used internally*.

When inhaled or diffused, Frankincense promotes feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness.

Uses
  • Apply topically to help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections.
  • Can be applied to the bottoms of feet to promote feelings of relaxation and to balance mood.
  • Take one to two drops in a veggie capsule to support healthy cellular function.*
  • Ingest to support healthy cellular function*
  • Aroma promotes feelings of relaxation
  • Helps reduce the appearance of skin imperfections when applied topically
  • Supports healthy immune, nervous, and digestive function when taken internally*

Lemon Oil 

For ease of use this oil is fantastic, I add a drop of the fresh, zingy lemon oil to my bottle of water. So easy. A drop in my water first thing in the morning to kick start my digestion and support my liver and to detox.

I also add this to my home cleaning  products – has a fabulous fresh smell. No wonder most of the store bought products have lemon fragrance (artificial at best)

Lemon is great for sticky spots and residue and giving your stainless steel a sparkle after rubbing a drop of lemon on it.

Description

Lemon has multiple benefits and uses. It’s a powerful cleaning agent that purifies the air and surfaces.

When added to water, Lemon provides a refreshing and healthy boost throughout the day. Lemon is frequently added to food to enhance the flavor of desserts and main dishes. Taken internally, Lemon provides cleansing and digestive benefits and supports healthy respiratory function.

When diffused, Lemon is very uplifting and energizing and has been shown to help improve mood.

Uses
  • Add Lemon oil to a spray bottle of water to clean tables, countertops, and other surfaces. Lemon oil also makes a great furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes.
  • Use a cloth soaked in Lemon oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture and other leather surfaces or garments.
  • Lemon oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.
  • Diffuse to create an uplifting environment.
Primary Benefits
  • Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces
  • Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion*
  • Supports healthy respiratory function*
  • Promotes a positive mood

HOW TO MAKE ESSENTIAL OILS PART OF YOUR DAY

Below are a few ways in which you can start using essential oils, and you’ll be surprised in how many areas of your life you are able to use youressential oils:

  1. Apply to the skin
  2. Simply inhale
  3. Steam inhalation
  4. Use an essential oil diffuser
  5. Use in a bath
  6. Aromatherapy massage
  7. Internal use (this is totally dependant on the quality of oil and is oil specific)

As Western holistic care and naturopathic remedies continue to provide alternative solutions for people desiring to take charge of their own health care, it is important to have a firm understanding of essential oils.These oils are a popular alternative for those desiring more natural remedies to energy, immunity, mood, aches/pains, breathing issues, hormone balancing, beauty, anxiety, sleep, allergies.

Essential oils can be an amazing health care solutions for many people, it is important to know what you’re doing before you start using them.

So, are you ready to harness the power of the world’s most proven therapeutic compounds? Are you ready to learn which oils to use in your essential oil diffuser or in other ways?

Explore the many essential oils benefits and uses, and open your mind to a whole new way of preventing and reversing health conditions that you’ve been battling for years. 

*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