"Sharon’s ability to make her clients feel very safe and comfortable while maintaining her professional demeanor is welcoming. She is fully committed to both the therapy she provides, as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Her knowledge and willingness to offer excellent advice and support to empower others in self-care is just one example of her commitment to her clients and her field. She is a wonderful person whom I highly respect." Barbara A. Nagle, Attorney, Educator, Mediation Specialist

Young Living Essential Oils

In the world of aromatherapy, there are so many products to choose from -- how do you know which are safest and most effective? Much of what is available, even in health food stores, are perfume quality, Grade B oils. Young Living offers high quality organic Grade A therapeutic oils that deliver rapid healing for physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Did you know that lavender oil is one of the best treatments for burns and cuts? Immediate application eases the pain, prevents blistering, and helps skin heal with barely a mark. Lavender is also great for headaches, muscle aches, and other stress responses. If I was told I could only have one essential oil in my home, it would be lavender!

I love having lemon oil in the kitchen to cut grease and sticky messes and freshen mildewed sponges without any toxic residue. It also gives an immediate emotional lift and leaves the air feeling clean and clear.

I've not experienced any other oils like Young Living's. Their range of useful applications is inspiring. Find out how to purchase and use them for a healthier, happier, less toxic home here.

BackJoy

Do you spend too much time sitting? (Like right now?) Between time at desks and time in cars and time on the couch, it's become an epidemic and it's affecting your body in ways you may or may not even be aware of. If you are living with back pain, this simple looking "seat rest" could bring the relief you are longing for (it did for me and for my husband). If you just know that your body isn't feeling as happy as you'd like and you are spending too much time on your butt for comfort, it will help you too by bringing your pelvis and spine into better alignment easily and naturally.

To find out more about how this back orthotic might work for you (or butt bucket, as one of my clients laughingly and lovingly refers to hers), watch the video and read more here.

To receive free shipping when you place your order, enter hosc12528 in the box marked "Promotional Code."



X-iser

OK, I confess -- although I love walking, biking, dancing, and yoga, consistent physical exercise is the big missing link in my self-care lifestyle. If reading were an aerobic activity I'd be in amazing shape, but alas it is not! And the older I get, the more I know I need to do to maintain the health of my bones, heart, and other muscles.

So when I found out about an exercise that has solid science behind it and involves a minimum of twelve minutes a week to be effective, you can bet I was intrigued. And the more I read and explored the notion of short interval burst training, I became convinced it was a great way to get what I knew I needed:

Time Efficient - In just 4-12 minutes a day you can get the minimum exercise needed to stay healthy and lose weight

No Impact - The machine simulates running without the impact on the ground keeping your knees, ankles, hips and back pain and injury free.

Balance - The X-iser has a the ability to improve balance because the nature of the stepping challenges the neuromuscular system thus improving balance.

Strength - The "No Recovery Stepping" done on the X-iser will greatly improve lower body strength because it removes typical recovery cycles with traditional stepping.

Compact - The machine only uses up two cubic feet of space meaning you can get your sprints in anywhere.

Portable - Weighing just 14 lbs and folding down flat, the X-iser can become your workout on the road as well.

Sprinting - Because the machine allows you to sprint you can reap all the benefits of sprint training without having to go to the track.

Durable - The X-iser is made of aircraft aluminum alloy and stainless steel, meaning it is built to last a lifetime.

Versatile - The machine also allows you to do a variety of exercises so you can get a total body workout.

Efficient - Because of the time efficiency, compact portability and array of physical benefits, it is the most complete single piece of equipment available.

Intrigued like I was? Check out the science and see how it works at: www.xiser.com

Other great ideas for your toolkit to come...