E94: Natural Tools for Healthy Habits
E94: Natural Tools for Healthy Habits
Today I’m sharing some of my favourite natural tools and solutions to support healthy daily habits and rituals. I’ll be sharing the products, how I use them, and also how you can get yours if you are someone who is ready to elevate your everyday health and wellness!
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[1:09] The products in today’s episode are some of dōTERRA’s most popular oils and products, and the kit they are packaged in is part of our team’s annual Healthy Habits Program. Each year we run a Healthy Habits Program using these products, and a few others. Consider today a sneak peak or introduction into the program and the products it’s based around.
Let’s jump into the Healthy Habits Collection!
This kit includes five life changing essential oils including a unique grounding blend that smells like a magical forest. It also has five supplements for foundational nutrition and health, and lastly it includes everyone’s favourite natural muscle rub. This Healthy Habits Collection is available in the US and Canadian market, however I encourage purchasing from the US warehouse as it includes the fifth supplement that the Canadian warehouse does not yet have.
SHOP THE HEALTHY HABITS COLLECTION HERE
For those of you who don’t already know me, my name is Valerie LaVigne. I am a Health Coach, Business Owner, and lover of life. When people ask me to help them live a healthier lifestyle, the first thing I ask them is: “How much water do you drink every day?”
You would be amazed by how many of us are chronically dehydrated. You’ll be even more amazed at what happens when you start drinking the correct amount of quality water your body needs daily. Yes it can be THAT SIMPLE (sometimes).
[2:50] Drink More Quality Water
Drink at least half your bodyweight in ounces of water per day.
If you need a reminder, there is a Water Reminder App, you can set up your own reminders to track your progress.
If you’re hungry between or right after a meal, it’s usually because you’re thirsty. Drink up!
dōTERRA’s citrus oils are incredible and cleansing when you add them to your water! They have a chemical constitution calledlimonene in them. Lemon comes in the Healthy Habits kit, but you could also use Wild Orange, Green Mandarin, or my favourites: Grapefruit and Tangerine! Some other popular oils to add to water are Smart + Sassy and Peppermint!
I add 1-2 drops of oil per Litre of water. Any time you’re adding oils to your water, you must use your glass or stainless steel water bottle. No plastic!
You can add on additional citrus oils to your purchase if you like.
[4:23] Now the true foundation to health and wellness is nutrition, which is why I take dōTERRA’s Lifelong Vitality Pack aka LLV daily.
Hello amazing daily supplements! After a few weeks of consistently taking these natural solutions, you may notice more energy, less pain, glowing skin, and stronger nails! I’ve noticed so many different areas of my body improving after taking these supplements, like less sugar cravings and more mental energy.
This package of three supplements was designed to be the perfect compliment of a balanced wholefood diet with the nutrient equivalent of 12 servings of fruits and veggies in every serving.
The first of these three powerhouse supplements is the Microplex VMz
This is a complete vitamin mineral. It’s “complete” because the body is able to digest it AND use all the vitamins. The body treats it, absorbs it, and eliminates it just like it does with food.
Microplex VMz solves the absorption issues of vitamins and minerals in other supplements by using a glycoprotein matrix to help the body absorb vitamins, and chelated minerals (meaning the minerals bound to an amino acid). Basically it makes the supplement recognizable as food nutrients. Some of the many vitamins and minerals in this supplement are: vitamins A, D, E, C and B, and minerals calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
The second supplement in the LLV Pack is xEO Mega
Say hello to the ONLY omega supplement I have ever finished an entire container of. I used to dislike fish and would try to supplement it with omegas and I honestly tried them all. The fish burps, the chalky tablets, the liquid versions, the flavoured versions – GROSS. ALL OF THEM. I eventually just started eating fish because I hated the supplements I was trying… UNTIL dōTERRA’s xEO Mega!
It’s combination of sea and land based Omega 3’s – which are crucial for our brains, and unique blend of essential oils (clove, frankincense, thyme, cumin, wild orange, peppermint, ginger, caraway, and german chamomile) add antioxidant protection – and the best part. No nasty burps!
This supplement is also available in the vegan package, however not part of the Healthy Habits Kit.
And finally the Alpha CRS+
A super powerful antioxidant that also gives us energy at the cellular level = natural energy for consistently feeling good 🙂 No energy drink sugar crashes after those garbage (fake) energy boosters.
The Alpha CRS+ stimulates overall cellular health which protects our DNA from being attacked by damaging free radicals.
[7:54] TerraZyme
This supplement supports healthy digestion and metabolism of enzyme-deficient, processed foods. You want to take 1 capsule with each meal, possibly two if your meal is mostly cooked or processed so that the food nutrients get properly absorbed.
TerraZyme also supports the conversion of food nutrients to cellular energy and promotes comfort for mild food intolerances. It contains a proprietary blend of 10 active whole-food enzymes that help your body digest complex carbs, fats, sugars, fiber, and proteins!
[8:31] PB Assist+ Probiotic
This supplement is available in the US version of the kit, however it is not yet available in Canada. Canadian dōTERRA current or new members can access the US kit through the US warehouse.
What I love about this probiotic is it has both pro AND pre biotic fibers that are double encapsulated for better absorption in the needed areas of the GI tract. They also look really cool and a little alien-like from other supplements you have have used or seen. AND you don’t have to keep them in the fridge! Which is amazing because I always forgot to take supplements I had to keep in the fridge.
PB Assist+ promotes balance and proliferation of beneficial bacteria. It helps to maintain healthy intestinal microflora balance. The way I like to explain is, is that this keeps the flowers in your belly garden happy and healthy.
[9:46] Daily healthy habits are not only what you’re putting into your body, but also how you are moving your body. Daily movement is key in creating a healthy lifestyle, as I always say, “a body in motion, stays in motion.”
Getting into a movement practice is a lot easier than it sounds. Most people overthink or over complicate starting a new workout routine or fitness schedule, but really it’s super simple, and the key is finding an exercise you love!
Personally, I really enjoy lifting weights at the gym. I also love yoga and pilates. I do not do well in Zumba, but once in a while I’ll pop into a spin class.
Since I’m not very consistent with spin, it’s a little add on when I can, and I focus on getting to the gym instead. Now that we have chosen our favourite workout style, we can create a realistic routine. Take a peek at your calendar and see if there are any gaps where you can schedule a workout in. Start with 2-3 times per week.
If this is new for you, I recommend investing in a personal trainer, or signing up for group classes in advance. Keeping your schedule the same every week will help you make your workouts a habit. Be kind to yourself and do your best. Remember, you’re just starting out!
If your body isn’t used to lots of movement and/or exercise, your muscles will probably start telling you about. Which is why I LOVE dōTERRA’s Deep Blue Rub!
The Deep Blue Rub is a blend of different essential oils including: Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus blending together in a convenient and soothing cream.
This rub provides a comforting sensation of cooling and warmth to problem areas.
You can apply this to your feet and knees before or after exercise. My boyfriend loves this rub before because he says it helps him to activate his muscles. I enjoy the rub post because I like the cooling and soothing sensation.
It’s also great when you massage it into the neck and shoulders after a long day of work to ease muscle tension.
[12:22] Now I mentioned the Healthy Habits Collection also contains different essential oils and essential oil blends.
If you’ve been listening to the Women’s Empowerment Podcast, you’ll know that I teach a lot about essential oils and how to use them, so I will include those previous episodes in the show notes for you if you want to go back and re-listen. Or if you’re new to the show and you want some more information, everything you need can be found in the episodes listed below:
E90: Q&A: dōTERRA & Essential Oils
E88: Elevate Your Daily Routine with Essential Oils
E80: Q&A: My Monthly Wellness Boxing's
E76: Green Cleaning with Essential Oils
E49: Raising Your Vibration with Essential Oils
E35: The Simplest Ways to Use Your Essential Oils
E32: Summer Essentials to Optimize Your Health
E24: Natural Solutions: Informed Self Care
E23: Natural Solutions: Reduce Synthetic Exposure
E22: Natural Solutions: Rest & Stress Management
E21: Natural Solutions: Nutrition & Exercise
E09: Top 10 Essential Oils Master Class
E02: Hormone Essentials
[12:52] Let’s talk about The Oils that come in the kit!
The first is Lavender. Most people have heard of, and could probably recognize this scent. What you may not know is that Lavender essential oil is known as “The Swiss Army Knife” of essential oils because it has SO MANY USES! I will include more information about lavender in the Healthy Habits Checklist freebie available in the show notes page for you. One of the most common uses of lavender is for its calming effect. You can add a few drops to your diffuser before bed, or place a drop on your pillow as part of your evening ritual. This helps with the transition from a busy day to a restful night.
Lemon is also part of the Healthy Habits Collection. It is one of my most used oils because I love the smell so much, and it’s great for making household cleaners! There are heaps of uses for lemon oil that I have put in the Healthy Habits Checklist, but my most favourite lemon oil hack is when I need to get something sticky off a surface! For example a price tag that leaves goo on a new flower pot. Or when you miss the mail person and the sticker they leave on the window leaves guck when you take it off. SImply add 5-8 drops of lemon EO onto a piece of paper towel and gently rub until the goo is gone! You might need a few more drops depending on the stickiness of the goo.
The “King of Essential Oils” is Frankincense and a small bottle of this oil is included in the Healthy Habits Collection. This oil is POWERFUL! It has many uses including soothing and warming the body, as well as helping glowing skin, and balancing mood. This oil is a wonderful companion to lavender in the diffuser before bed, or with lemon in the diffuser throughout the day for a fresh and warm mood boosting scent.
The Healthy Habits Collection comes with two different essential oil blends. The first is On Guard. This is also known as dōTERRA’s Protective Blend as it was designed to support immunity and fight harmful germs. I use On Guard and Lemon together in all purpose cleaning spray as it is safe and great for green cleaning kitchen surfaces. It’s wonderful in the diffuser and has a warm and spicy aroma.
Balance Blend is the other of the essential oil blends in the Healthy Habits Collection. This is also known as the Grounding Blend and it was the first of dōTERRA’s oils that I truly fell in love with. You see, the reason why I got into essential oils in the first place was because I was searching for a holistic approach to coping with anxiety. I started with the aromatherapy oil collection and really loved those oils, however something shifted deeply within me when I was introduced to Balance blend. I’m not sure what it was, but I’ll call it love at first smell!
I diffused this all day every day, and I would put a drop on the bottoms of my feet morning and night. It was an absolutely life-changing ritual for me that really helped me with my anxious feelings. I am still very much in love with this blend and I always recommend it to friends who are looking to find some relaxation and stability. It’s so simple to incorporate and very gentle and supportive. I’ll share more information about this blend and the other oils in the Healthy Habits Checklist.
[16:33] If you’re listening to this podcast episode and you’re thinking, “OH EM GEE this all sounds amazing and I would LOVE to get these natural tools into my home!” You can go to the show notes page and at the bottom you will see a link with information on how to join our essential oil community. When you purchase this collection through my link you will be sent the products I talked about today. Please send me an email with a picture or copy of your receipt so that I can support you in the products you purchased. You can refer back to this episode and the Healthy Habits Checklist as a guide for the specific oils and supplements I discussed today.
If you have any more questions you can contact me through my contact page. I would be happy to answer any of your questions!
Download the FREE Healthy Habits Checklist
Podcast Host
Valerie LaVigne
Valerie is the creator and founder of Valerie LaVigne Life and the Women's Empowerment Show. She helps busy and empowered women create healthy habits so that they can become the best version of themselves and transform their lives. Learn more about Valerie here!
