Laurie Cole Thompson Essentials of Wellness

I’ve always marvelled at how Italian people can eat so much bread and pasta; and rice and potatoes are staples in the Greek diet. Yet they don’t seem to struggle with the same health issues that we do in North America. What’s their secret? OLIVE OIL!! It’s a keystone of The Mediterranean lifestyle, and the olive fruit has long been prized and preserved. In fact, it has been esteemed so highly throughout history that it has been used as currency and stood as a symbol of prosp...erity and wealth! Introducing Olive Essentials by Young Living!! Featuring ingredients handpicked to support my overall well-being and healthy heart, it’s already become a staple in my home. Olive Essentials features hydroxytyrosol from Spanish olives, a naturally occurring compound that contributes to the fruit’s healthy reputation. Each capsule of Olive Essentials has as much hydroxytyrosol as a LITER of extra virgin olive oil, delivering a concentrated amount of this invaluable compound. Hydroxytyrosol is a phenolic compound obtained from olive fruit and leaves. It is considered a powerful antioxidant compound with beneficial properties that support overall health. The formula also features Rosemary Vitality essential oil to help keep my healthy immune system in top shape, while Parsley Vitality essential oil goes to work promoting internal cleansing. With one convenient Olive Essentials capsule, I get all the benefits of hydroxytyrosol and wellness-supporting essential oils. I’ve added this supplement to my daily regimen, and I’m thrilled to have the power of this precious fruit in my home in a quick and convenient capsule!! *As of August 1st, it’s now available in Canada through NFR!

One of the questions that I get asked most frequently is "Is there much difference between a Young Living diffuser and a diffuser that I could buy at ______ (insert name of any store that sells cheap diffusers)?" You can read my response here: https://www.essentialsofwellness.ca/bl/let-s-talk-diffusers

Day 6 of 12 Days of Self-Care Luscious Lash Serum Are you longing for thicker, fuller lashes? Then you’ve got to try this super easy DIY! You will need mascar...a containers (Amazon), Castor oil and Young Living Lavender Essential Oil. Fill container halfway with Castor oil, add 4 drops Lavender oil, then fill with Castor oil (leave room at the top to insert brush without overflow).* To use: apply a light coat at night. *Cedarwood Essential Oil can be added to this as well (2-3 drops), but isn’t in the Premium Starter Kit. These make great stocking stuffers! Let me know if you try it!!

Day 4 of 12 Days of Self-Care DIY Makeup Remover Pads

Day 3 of 12 Days of Self-Care My self-care tip for today is to get your morning diffuser blend ready at night before you go to bed. Y'all, let's be honest. I'm... not very good at mornings. I don't want anyone to talk to me before I've had my coffee. But this diffuser blend has turned me into a morning person (well, almost)! And I'm always grateful when I've taken the time to get it ready the night before. Then when I walk into the kitchen all bleary eyed and grumpy, I can just press the button on my diffuser, and VOILA! The combo of Young Living's Lemon, Peppermint, and Frankincense are so uplifting and energizing. I love this blend!! You've got to try it. It helps with focus, cognitive and mental clarity, and it's super refreshing. And all 3 of these oils are from the Premium Starter Kit. They are known to be mood boosters, so there's no better way to start the day! What are you diffusing today?

Day 2 of 12 Days of Self- Care Sometimes self-care is about pampering yourself. You can do that with this amazing, completely natural sugar scrub. Did you know that your skin can’t absorb lotions and moisturizers if you don’t exfoliate all the dead skin off first? Since I discovered this incredible recipe with coffee grounds, nothing else compares!! It will leave your skin with a healthy glow. Use it on hands, lips, or as an all over body scrub. It makes a great gift for ...someone you know who needs pampering. Recipe for Vanilla Peppermint Latte Sugar Scrub: 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup coffee grounds 10 drops Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil 10 drops Young Living Stress Away Essential Oil (this comes in the US Starter Kit. If you’re in Canada you can replace this with 2 tsp. vanilla extract). Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix well. Put in cute jars. To use: massage into skin in a circular motion, and rinse well. Enjoy your smoother and softer skin!! See more