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		<title>Why You Need a Daily Routine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/why-you-need-a-daily-routine/" title="Why You Need a Daily Routine"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Daily Routine - Healthy Living in Colorado" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-300x169.png 300w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-768x432.png 768w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-600x337.png 600w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine.png 930w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div>Do you have a daily routine? Here are some tips from expert Brandy Christeson to help you organize your day and begin waking up with great expectation!]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/why-you-need-a-daily-routine/" title="Why You Need a Daily Routine"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Daily Routine - Healthy Living in Colorado" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-300x169.png 300w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-768x432.png 768w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-600x337.png 600w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine.png 930w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>Do you have a daily routine? Here are some tips from expert&nbsp;<span lang="EN">Brandy Christeson to help you organize your day!</span></p></blockquote><p><span lang="EN">Most, if not all of us, count on daily routines to make our lives functional. Everything from our morning commutes to how we wash the dishes can fall into a pattern.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Being purposeful about the patterns you create can not only make your life easier, but it can also aid in your mental health.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">If you are a person who struggles with staying organized and not using time management, then you definitely need to start implementing some routines in your life. These don’t have to be extensive, but they do need to be something that help you set up your life in a way that makes things easier for you.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">I want to cover some basic routines that you can start implementing today to make your life easier and take better care of your mental health.&nbsp;</span></p><p>To read this article later, click “Save” on the picture to save to Pinterest so you can read this article later.</p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daily-Routine-pt.png" alt="Daily Routine - Healthy Living in Colorado" title="Why You Need a Daily Routine" class="wp-image-2161" data-pin-description="Do you have a daily routine? Here are some tips from expert Brandy Christeson to help you organize your day and begin waking up with great expectation! #organization #routine #healthyliving" width="267" height="400"></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span lang="EN">Morning Routine</span></h2><p><span lang="EN">The first and one of the most essential systems you can put in place is a morning routine. The way we start our morning can have an effect on how we handle interactions for the rest of our day. If something goes wrong before we have even left the house, it can be easy to write off the day as a failure. Then it&#8217;s too easy not put any more effort into being positive.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN">The way to avoid starting off on the wrong foot is to have things in place during our morning that make us feel happy and productive. These activities will start as soon as we wake up.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Most people start with showering and having breakfast. These are essential, but it is also essential to spend a few minutes reflecting on the tasks ahead so you know what to expect from your day.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Having a planner or written calendar can help you plan out your priorities so that you can be more effective in reaching your goals at work and in your personal life.</span><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Mornings are also a great time to put in a mental health practice. You can pray, meditate, or connect to something on a higher level that can assist you in facing the challenges of the day. </span></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span lang="EN">Evening Routine</span></h2><p><span lang="EN">Just as a morning routine can help set you up for a good day, an evening routine can help you wind down so that you can have a good night.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">It may be tempting to just grab a quick bite of dinner and then fall asleep after a long day. But you are going to benefit a lot more from setting intentions to end your day on a productive note. Make an effort to sit down and have a good meal for dinner. Connecting with family or even your pets can help ground you and help you unwind from a long work day.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Unplugging from electronics is another critical factor of evening routines. When you can put the screens away then you not only spend more time appreciating the world around you, but it gives your eyes and brain a chance to rest and can help you fall asleep easier.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">A lot of people struggle with falling asleep after a long day. There are things you can include in your evening routine that help with sleep. You can have a bedtime tea, read a book, meditate, or journal. </span></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span lang="EN">Daily Home Care Routine</span></h2><p><span lang="EN">They say your house can reflect your mental state, and clutter can cause anxiety. Getting into the habit of picking up your home every day can lead you to a more calm life. Seeing things in order tells your brain that things are fine, and having things organized can cut down on time spent looking for lost items.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">This doesn&#8217;t mean you need to wash your baseboards every day. A cleaning routine can consist of putting laundry away or unloading the dishwasher before bed or in the morning before work. If you spend 30 minutes tidying up every night, then you can wake up to a clean home. </span></p><p><span lang="EN">When you clean a little every day it cuts back on the deep cleaning. If you stop things from getting super messy to begin with, then you never face the overwhelm that can happen when chores pile up. </span></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span lang="EN">Personal Care Routine</span></h2><p><span lang="EN">Your personal care routine can have the most significant impact on your life and your confidence. Making yourself a priority can not only make you feel better, but it can also help you to take care of those around you. It’s the same concept as when you’re on a plane and they tell you to put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others.</span><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Personal care can mean something different to everyone. Some people enjoy days at the spa or a good workout at the gym. Others prefer to go on vacation or take a nap in a hammock. Personal care can be anything that you enjoy doing that makes you feel happy.</span><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN">This can be as easy or as complicated as you like. In fact, most of the daily routines you set for yourself can count a self-care. Maybe you have your favorite brand of coffee every morning. You might read your favorite book series every evening. Cleaning can sometimes help people calm down after a stressful day. All of these things count as self-care if they make you happy and your life better.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Essential oils are an incredible option to implement into your personal care. You can use them in your skincare, your cleaning routine, or even diffusing them before bed to help you fall asleep. There are so many options to choose from so everyone can find something that works for them.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">There are plenty of ways we can have routines in our day. These routines help us function more productively. Making our lives easier benefits our mental health as well. The fewer complications and stress we face, the happier we tend to be.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Are there any daily routines that you follow that make your life better? Leave a comment below and let us know!</span><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p><p>You may also enjoy this article on <a href="/kitchen-organization/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kitchen Organization</a>.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span lang="EN">Guest Blogger Bio</span></h2><p><span lang="EN"><strong>Brandy Christeson</strong> is a 20 something mom to 2 girls. Her goal is to help other moms who have also gone through postpartum mental health struggles.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>How to Get Better Sleep Naturally Tonight!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 12:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/sleep-better-naturally-tonight/" title="How to Get Better Sleep Naturally Tonight!"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sleep Better Naturally" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-300x169.png 300w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-768x432.png 768w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-600x337.png 600w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally.png 930w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div>It is possible to sleep better without medicine. I have long struggled to get a good night's sleep. Here are some natural solutions that work well for me.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/sleep-better-naturally-tonight/" title="How to Get Better Sleep Naturally Tonight!"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sleep Better Naturally" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-300x169.png 300w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-768x432.png 768w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-600x337.png 600w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally.png 930w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>Sleeping pills can be addictive and harmful to your body. Here are some natural sleep remedies to help you sleep better without medicine.</p></blockquote><p>To read this article later, click “Save” on the picture to save to Pinterest.</p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sleep-Better-Naturally-pt.png" alt="Sleep Better Naturally" class="wp-image-2545" data-pin-description="Here are some ideas to help you sleep better without medicine. #sleep #sleepinghowto #calmdown" width="267" height="400"></figure><p>For the last several years, I have struggled on and off to get good sleep. I first remember having a hard time sleeping consistently when I was pregnant with our first child. I felt huge, rolling over was hard, and I had to pee a lot. Then after she was born, there were all the middle of the night feedings. Once she was out of that stage, I slept with one ear open in case she needed something during the night. Then I got pregnant again. You get the point.</p><p>And somewhere through the years my husband began snoring. He wore a CPAP mask and was fitted for the dental guard. Nothing worked, and yet I was WIDE awake. I wish I had known about this <a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=crunchyco&amp;vendor=vinur" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="snoring exercise (opens in a new tab)">snoring exercise</a> back when he was snoring really badly. Maybe it will help your partner sleep more silently?</p><p>So I have become an expert in this field sadly and spent quite a bit of time trying to find the right&nbsp;insomnia cure for me.</p><p>For several years, I would always have prescription sleeping tablets or over the counter sleep medicine on hand. I would take it after a few nights when I could not get sleep. I also tried earplugs and sleep sounds, which help some. But I needed something stronger.</p><p>As I began getting healthier over the years, I really wanted a&nbsp;natural sleep aid for&nbsp;insomnia treatment.</p><p>Here are some natural sleep remedies and sleeping tips I have found to help me sleep well. (At times some work better than others for me. You just need to do some trial and error for yourself.)</p><pre class="wp-block-preformatted">As a disclaimer I am not a medical health professional. But I do follow healthy practices and research a lot for myself and my family. I have used essential oils a lot. You are responsible to find out what works for your health, and it may take some trial and error. Please talk to your doctor before you begin any regimen.</pre><h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tips to Help You Sleep Better Naturally</h1><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Magnesium</h2><p><a class="easyazon-link" data-cart="n" data-cloak="y" data-identifier="B01JG1EV3K" data-locale="US" data-localize="y" data-popups="n" data-tag="hlcolo-20" href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/product/B01JG1EV3K/US/hlcolo-20/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magnesium</a> has many benefits, some of which include calming anxiety, relieving constipation and muscle aches, and it can help your heart, just to name a few. So a magnesium sleep aid may be a good idea for you for other health reasons as well. But it is also one of the best home remedies for insomnia, so why not take it before bed? It really did help me sleep better.</p><p>The only issue I ran into was that it would upset my stomach sometimes in the morning when I took it in pill form, which has happened to others as well. But if your stomach can handle it or if you use the lotion, I do recommend good quality magnesium before bed to help you sleep.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Valerian Root</strong></h2><p><a class="easyazon-link" data-cart="n" data-cloak="y" data-identifier="B0019LTHXA" data-locale="US" data-localize="y" data-popups="n" href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/product/B0019LTHXA/US/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valerian root</a> can be found on this link or at any health food store. It has helped me get a good night&#8217;s sleep <g class="gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar multiReplace" id="5" data-gr-id="5">through</g> the years. Besides it <g class="gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar multiReplace" id="6" data-gr-id="6">being</g> all natural, a valerian sleep aid can also benefit you by calming anxiety, lowering blood pressure, easing menstrual cramps, and improving stress.</p><p>If you would like to read more about it, you can check out the article by <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=1l5q5Ghra/E&amp;mid=43128&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fdraxe.com%2Fvalerian-root%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Axe</a>.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Lavender and Bergamot</strong></h2><p>Lavender and bergamot, in essential oil form, are other good insomnia remedies. These natural remedies for insomnia can be used a few different ways. You can put a couple of drops on a tissue and place it between your pillowcase and pillow. The aroma can help you sleep better. You can also diffuse a few drops of it in water if you have an essential oil diffuser.</p><p>But the way I use it is by putting lavender essential oil on the bottoms of my feet. Our feet don&#8217;t have sebaceous glands on them like the rest of our bodies do, meaning it soaks into our skin more effectively. Personally I find this to help a little bit. But if I am really in a season of not sleeping well, I need to combine essential oils with something else on this list as well. But for a nightly routine, it works just fine.</p><pre class="wp-block-preformatted">You can get more ideas about how to make your own <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/detox-your-body" target="_blank">healthy remedies</a> here.</pre><h2 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil&nbsp;</h2><p>I have recently been using CBD oil for sleep and pain, and so far it&#8217;s working well. I have used CBD oil twice a day (morning and night) and have begun to see my sleep improving while still diffusing essential oils. </p><p>I use <a href="https://www.hempworx.com/ShorterHemp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Hempworx oils (opens in a new tab)">Hempworx oils</a>, which are organic and have &lt;0.3% THC. The THC is how people manipulate hemp to make them high. Having this low level means it won&#8217;t make you feel high at all. </p><h1 class="wp-block-heading">Other Sleeping Tips</h1><p>I have tried other healthy sleep habits like eating certain foods, avoiding caffeine and sugar, not watching TV or being on my phone before bed, and many other things. These may help a little, but honestly, the things&nbsp;to help you sleep I have listed above are the ones that have worked best for me consistently through the years.</p><p>If you are having a hard time sleeping due to a cold, read my article on <a href="/prevent-a-cold-naturally/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how to prevent a cold naturally</a> that you can try next time you feel like you&#8217;re coming down with something. And having plants in your room can also help soothe you and keep the air clean. Here is an article on <a href="/healthy-easy-houseplants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Healthy and Low-Maintenance Houseplants</a>.</p><p>Sleep is a blessing, and we all know that we need it to function properly, to let our brains and bodies rest, and just so we won&#8217;t be easily frustrated at work the next day.</p><p>I hope these tips to fall asleep help you. Please post below what works for you. I may give it a try! 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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2019 01:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/essential-oils-and-cbd-oil/" title="All You Need to Know About Essential Oils and CBD Oil"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="CBD Oil and Essential Oils" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg-300x169.jpg 300w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg-600x337.jpg 600w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg-768x432.jpg 768w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg.jpg 790w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div>Read here to learn about CBD oil benefits, what it is, how to use pure CBD oil with essential oils, and why it may be right for your health journey.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/essential-oils-and-cbd-oil/" title="All You Need to Know About Essential Oils and CBD Oil"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="CBD Oil and Essential Oils" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg-300x169.jpg 300w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg-600x337.jpg 600w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg-768x432.jpg 768w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBD-Oil-and-Essential-Oils-bg.jpg 790w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>What is CBD Oil? It is still fairly new and people are just learning about it. Read here to learn about CBD oil benefits, what it is, how to use pure CBD oil with essential oils, and why it may be right for your health journey.</p><p></p></blockquote><p>To read this article later, click “Save” on the picture to save to Pinterest.</p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/581879214336095947/"></a>
</p><p>As a disclaimer, I am not a doctor. But I do follow healthy practices and research a lot for myself and my family. I have used essential oils a lot and am also now using organic CBD oil. You are responsible to find out what works for your health, and it may take some trial and error. Please talk to your doctor before you begin <g class="gr_ gr_83 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del" id="83" data-gr-id="83">any</g> regimen. I will refer to CBD oil, and that is a 1 mL dose I am talking about. But please check with your brand to see what they recommend as there are many different strengths available.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">My Story with CBD Oil</h2><p>When I first heard about CBD from hemp oil, I stumbled upon it trying to find a natural remedy for my mom who had just been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The more I read about CBD oil and cancer, the more interested I became. I knew that radiation and chemo would be hard on her body, and I wanted to help her find a natural solution. </p><p>But I don&#8217;t advocate using drugs, not even the use of marijuana, because I have seen what it does to people, their relationships, and their brains. So I was stuck between what I had always believed about drugs and helping my dying mother.</p><p>We were in North Carolina at the time, and I was ready to move her to California (where marijuana was legal) so we could get the medicine we needed for her. She didn&#8217;t want to move, understandably. Her doctor laughed at me for asking if he could prescribe her CBD oil or anything like that to treat her. My extended family was not supportive of natural healing for her either. </p><p>The end of the story with my mom is that 11 weeks after diagnosis, she passed away. Would a natural remedy like CBD oil have worked for her? I&#8217;ll never know, but I do know that traditional medicine only made her remaining weeks of life full of illness, doctor&#8217;s appointments, treatments, and hardship. And I would have preferred another path.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is CBD Oil Legal?</h2><p>So here we are after my mom passed away, and I am still hung up on CBD from hemp oil. I am healthy and love natural remedies, and this idea wouldn&#8217;t let me go. So I did what I do&#8230; I researched. My first question was, &#8220;Is CBD oil legal outside of a few states that allow marijuana use?&#8221; </p><p>I found out that CBD oil has <g class="gr_ gr_60 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="60" data-gr-id="60">recentily</g> been legalized in all the states in the US. So I continued to research. People I trusted like Dr. Axe and Trim Healthy Mama were starting to support the use of CBD products. I got pretty excited! I love finding new natural ways to treat myself and my family.</p><pre class="wp-block-preformatted"><p>FDA AND LEGAL DISCLOSURE: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. </p><p>Most work-place drug screens and tests target delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and do not detect the presence of Cannabidiol (CBD) or other legal natural hemp based constituents. Even though the products we promote contain less than .3% THC by dry weight (Federal Legal Limit), studies have shown that ingesting Full Spectrum CBD can cause confirmed positive results when screening urine and blood specimens. Accordingly, if you are subject to any form of employment drug testing or screening, we recommend (as does the United States Armed Services) that you DO NOT take CBD products. </p></pre><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can CBD Oil Get You High?</h2><p>I also found out that the CBD oil effect does not give you the sense of being &#8220;high.&#8221; This is a bit scientific in nature. But essentially, CBD oil uses CBD, not THC. Read on&#8230;</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil Is Short for Cannabidiol</h2><p>THC is the ingredient that causes the high feeling. Hemp in its original state is really beneficial for humans and does not cause a high.</p><p>But people have tampered with and hybridized the marijuana plant, causing the THC ingredients to come out because some people like the feeling of being drugged. But apparently, the marijuana plant in its truest form does not cause a high. I found this really interesting, <g class="gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="7" data-gr-id="7">to</g> be honest.</p><p>So when choosing a CBD company, if you are like me and don&#8217;t want to lose your <g class="gr_ gr_33 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="33" data-gr-id="33">mental</g> clarity, then make sure you check the ratio of THC to CBD. If it is &lt;.3% THC, then it is under the federal limit and cannot get you high.</p><pre class="wp-block-preformatted">You may also enjoy learning about more DIY <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/detox-your-body" target="_blank">Detox Your Body</a> products!</pre><h2 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Benefits</h2><p>What does CBD oil do? There are many health benefits of CBD in hemp oil. CBD can help restore balance in your body and allow your body to heal, which I love! There are several <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="benefits of CBD oil (opens in a new tab)" href="https://draxe.com/cbd-oil-benefits/?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=1l5q5Ghra%2FE&amp;ranMID=43128&amp;ranEAID=1l5q5Ghra%2FE&amp;ranSiteID=1l5q5Ghra_E-wM0xDFbU2o8OC_9NUFMMjg" target="_blank">benefits of CBD oil</a> listed in the infographic below posted by Dr. Axe, and in my <g class="gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="11" data-gr-id="11">comments</g> I will show how adding an essential oil or two can assist the hemp oil CBD in doing an even better job! </p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil for Sleep and Relaxation</h3><p>For me personally, CBD tincture mixed with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="lavender (opens in a new tab)" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/lavender-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">lavender</a> essential oil has helped me sleep better. I use a 500mg bottle of CBD (30mL) with about 20 drops of lavender and shake. </p><p>I take it at night before bed, and I started by putting about .5mL under my tongue for about a minute. Gradually, I made it up to 1mL over the course of a few nights. Then I swallow the oils and brush my teeth before bed. It&#8217;s that easy! </p><p>The first week I didn&#8217;t notice much difference. But after a few nights, I realized I was going to sleep faster and staying asleep through the night! You may find my article on sleep helpful: <a href="/sleep-better-naturally-tonight/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">How to Get Better Sleep Naturally Tonight.</a></p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil for Cough</h3><p>My daughter had a really bad cough after a cold, and what worked best for her was taking CBD oil (.5mL) and 2 drops of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="turmeric essential oil doTERRA (opens in a new tab)" href="/turmeric-essential-oil-doterra/" target="_blank">turmeric essential oil</a>. (You can read about this by clicking the link.) She took the CBD tincture under her tongue, and I gave her the turmeric essential oil in an empty veggie capsule to swallow. Both of these ingredients reduce inflammation which can help with an irritating cough. </p><p>Maybe CBD can work for your cough, too!</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil for Pain and Inflammation</h3><p>One of the reasons I love both CBD oil and essential oils is their wonderful versatility! When you buy good quality CBD oil and essential oils, you can use both of them as oils or lotions (topically), as well as internally. This gives you a lot of options!</p><p>So for CBD oil for pain, I put a dropper full of CBD oil (about 1mL) and one drop of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Copaiba (opens in a new tab)" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/copaiba-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Copaiba</a> essential oil under my tongue for a minute, then swallow. </p><p>Another option is that you could rub a little bit of CBD oil and one drop of Copaiba oil (or one drop of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Deep Blue (opens in a new tab)" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/deep-blue-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Deep Blue</a> &#8211; your choice) directly onto your skin for muscle soreness, aches, pains, or bruising. This may not be wise for a cut, but for soreness it&#8217;s great! You may like my blog post about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="My Top 5 Helps for Natural Pain Relief (opens in a new tab)" href="/natural-pain-relief/" target="_blank">My Top 5 Helps for Natural Pain Relief</a>.</p><pre class="wp-block-preformatted is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>FDA AND LEGAL DISCLOSURE: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. </p></pre><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil for Anxiety </h3><p>There are a few essential oils I recommend for anxious feelings. This article goes over them in more detail and how to use them: <a href="/essential-oils-for-calming-anxious-feelings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Best Essential Oils for Calming Anxious Feelings (opens in a new tab)">Best Essential Oils for Calming Anxious Feelings</a>. </p><p>To combine essential oils and CBD together for stress and anxious feelings, you could:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>use one drop of lavender and CBD oil under the tongue like mentioned in the sleep section above. This can help calm you.</li><li>add a drop Bergamot essential oil and 1 mL of CBD oil to a cup of tea for some Earl Gray. (or take the CBD under the tongue before you drink the tea if you don&#8217;t prefer CBD in your tea)</li><li>take one drop of Copaiba and 1 mL of CBD oil as noted above in the pain section as this can also work for anxious feelings and uplifting mood.</li><li>add one drop of a citrus essential oil under your tongue with CBD oil. Citrus is helpful in promoting a positive attitude.</li><li>blend one drop of frankincense essential oil with CBD for calming and grounding. </li></ul><p>In addition to the above ways you can ingest a good quality essential oil with CBD, you could also diffuse the essential oils listed. And you could take CBD orally or use a CBD rub topically as well. </p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Supports Optimal Immune Function</h3><p>As noted in the intro, I wish I could have had the chance to try this one with my mom. Even if CBD does not often cure cancer, I am sure that it could help reduce the symptoms of chemo, radiation, and stress that goes along with a cancer diagnosis. Just helping to alleviate stressful feelings and build immunity would be enough to give me the desire to at least try it to see how it worked. I definitely don&#8217;t think it would hurt at all to try CBD if you find yourself in this situation.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Pure Oil Can Help Relieve Nausea</h3><p>You can take CBD oil for nausea, and what can really help this is either peppermint or ginger essential oil. Diffusing peppermint is great for nausea. And ginger can help when taken orally. So I would put ginger essential oil in a veggie capsule and take it around the same time you take CBD. You can also rub peppermint essential oil with a carrier oil on your stomach.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">May Help With Neurological Disorders</h3><p>In addition to a <g class="gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="5" data-gr-id="5">high quality</g> CBD oil, I would add frankincense and spikenard essential oils to help with neurological disorders. You can take both of these essential oils (only good quality ones) topically, internally, and aromatically. Try all three ways to see which one yields the best results.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Regulation</h3><p>While taking CBD to help maintain an already healthy blood sugar level, I would add cinnamon and coriander essential oils. Both of these can be taken orally (in water or a veggie capsule) or topically on the bottoms of the feet with a carrier oil.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Promotes Cardiovascular Health</h3><p>Some good essential oils you can use with CBD oil from hemp for cardiovascular health are: </p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>marjoram to support the heart muscle.</li><li>black pepper to warm and tone blood vessels. </li><li>geranium to support the heart, blood, and blood vessels.</li><li><g class="gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="6" data-gr-id="6">ylang ylang</g> to help balance the heart rate.</li></ul><p>All of the above can be used aromatically in a diffuser. They can also be used topically with a carrier oil on the bottoms of your feet, along your spine, or on your chest. And these oils (if they are high quality and it says you can ingest on the bottle) can be ingested as well in water, in a capsule, or under the tongue.</p><figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=1l5q5Ghra/E&amp;mid=43128&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fdraxe.com%2Fcbd-oil-benefits%2F" target="_blank" title="dr axe recommends cbd oil" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBDGraphic.jpg" title="your guide to cbd and thc" alt="Benefits of CBD Oil" class="wp-image-2813"></a></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Do I Use CBD? </h2><p>Now that you have read all about the benefits of CBD oil, how CBD cannabis oil won&#8217;t get you high, and how easy it is to blend them with essential oils, I bet you are wondering about where to buy CBD oil.</p><p>First, we will look at the ways or methods of using CBD oil, then we will look at what to consider when buying CBD hemp oils to help you make a good educated decision. </p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil</h3><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hempworx.com/ShorterHemp" target="_blank">CBD oil</a> is the most basic and versatile way to use CBD I think, especially with essential oils. And that&#8217;s mostly what I have discussed above. But there are many different ways you can get CBD into your system, so keep reading!</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Vape Oil</h3><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="CBD vaporizer oil (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cbdoilsandedibles.com/cbd-vape-oil/?ref=allisonshorter" target="_blank">CBD vaporizer oil</a> is another method by which you can take CBD. The CBD oil effect and speed of effect may be a little bit different depending on the method you use, but the benefit should be similar.</p><p>With vaping CBD oil, you will need a CBD oil vape pen. There is a warning against this method with certain brands. S<g class="gr_ gr_79 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="79" data-gr-id="79">ome</g> CBD oils have propylene glycol in them, which when burned can turn into formaldehyde and cause dangerous or adverse reactions.<br></p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Edibles</h3><p>A tasty way to get your CBD in is with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="CBD Gummies (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cbdoilsandedibles.com/cbd-gummies/?ref=allisonshorter" target="_blank">CBD Gummies</a>. The watermelon flavored ones taste like Sour Patch Kids. So they are good but keep them away from your children or they may eat them like candy, which, of course, is not good.</p><p>There are also different candy flavors like Golden Maple Caramels or Chocolate Bliss! Yumm-o!</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Capsules</h3><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="CBD Capsules (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cbdoilsandedibles.com/cbd-pills/?ref=allisonshorter" target="_blank">CBD Capsules</a> are easy to swallow and come in different doses. These are easy to keep with you so you can take them on the run if needed.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Water</h3><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="CBD water (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cbdoilsandedibles.com/cbd-water/?ref=allisonshorter" target="_blank">CBD water</a> is specially formulated to give your body the best absorption of CBD so none of the goodness is lost. </p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="mce_1">Hemp Infused Coffee</h3><p>If you love coffee like my husband and I do, then this is for you! Each cup of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="hemp infused coffee (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hempworx.com/ShorterHemp" title="hemp cbd oil in coffee" target="_blank">hemp infused coffee</a> contains 5 mg of hemp-derived CBD. It&#8217;s also non-GMO, <g class="gr_ gr_31 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="31" data-gr-id="31">gluten free</g>, and vegan. Sounds like a great way to start the day, right?</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Coffee Creamers</h3><p>Hazelnut, vanilla <g class="gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="7" data-gr-id="7">and</g> mocha <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="CBD coffee creamers (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hempworx.com/ShorterHemp" target="_blank">CBD coffee creamers</a>! Again, you can&#8217;t go wrong. Each coffee creamer with hemp extract has 5mg CBD. Plus they are <g class="gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="10" data-gr-id="10">gluten free</g>, vegan, keto, and <g class="gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="9" data-gr-id="9">sugar free</g>. Yum!</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Isolate</h3><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="CBD Isolate (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cbdoilsandedibles.com/cbd-isolate/?ref=allisonshorter" target="_blank">CBD Isolate</a> can come in a couple of different forms, like powders and crystals. The powder is finely ground and can be incorporated into cooking or baking. Crystals are bigger and can be mixed with slightly warmed coconut oil and used on the skin. This can be good for acne or pains.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Can I Buy CBD Oil?</h2><p>As you can imagine, lots of companies are wanting to get on the CBD bandwagon and make money while it&#8217;s hot. There are some good companies out there, and some not so good companies. Your health is your most valuable asset, so you know the value of the best quality CBD oil.</p><p>When searching for a good quality CBD oil company, make sure they have a Certificate of Analysis (COA). This means that the manufacturer tests for contaminants and it meets lab standards. </p><p>If you ask for one and they don&#8217;t provide it (yes this happened to me!) or you can&#8217;t find a COA on a company&#8217;s website, you can assume the quality is poor. The product may not work well because it&#8217;s been watered down, or it has too many contaminants and they don&#8217;t want to post their findings.</p><p>So if you are looking for a CBD oil sale, bulk CBD oil, or wholesale CBD oil, you may find one, but be sure that it is good quality before you give them a penny.</p><pre class="wp-block-preformatted"><p>Before taking CBD products, consult with your healthcare practitioner, drug screening testing company or employer and see if they recommend a zero thc version of the cbd oil which is available for purchase. Most CBD sites require you to also be at least 18 years or older to promote CBD products.</p></pre><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil Review</h3><p>CBD Oil is still new to being legal across America, and a lot is changing with it right now. But my brief CBD Oil Review for what I currently know is here. I have used the ones listed below, so it&#8217;s first hand experience, not just internet research.</p><p>In my research and using 3 different brands over the last few months, I have a couple of recommendations. You can look here for my main recommendation for the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="best CBD oil (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hempworx.com/ShorterHemp" target="_blank">best CBD oil</a>. Here&#8217;s why it ranks number 1 for me.</p><p>This brand is a good price, organic, and non-GMO. There are many ways to use it (including coffee!) which are listed above. This brand has helped me with pain, sleep, and mood. There are different strengths as well, depending on your needs. So this one has a good overall variety of use/methods, it&#8217;s organic, it works, and the cost is in line with other brands. </p><p>Plus, they will give you a 60-day empty bottle refund. If you change your mind within 60 days of ordering, send it back and they&#8217;ll refund your purchase. So you have nothing to lose except the price of shipping unless it works! Love it!</p><p>The number 2 product my family likes is also listed above in &#8220;How to Use CBD&#8221; section. We like the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://cbdoilsandedibles.com/cbd-gummies/?ref=allisonshorter" target="_blank">gummies</a> and the fact that they have capsules. We have not tried the capsules, but I think it would be great for travel. They also have vaping, wax, chocolate, and a super wide variety of options, more options than number 1. The products worked well and the price seemed on par with other good quality CBD oils. </p><p>I also used THM Feminine Balance CBD Oil, and it was nice. It helped me sleep, which was the main benefit I noticed. A couple of issues happened though. This is their only product, and it was a low dose. Also, they said it was infused with clary sage, but they later announced it was actually sage. And thirdly, they ran out of stock after a few days. Again, it is a good product, but there were issues I ran into. </p><p>I looked into Select CBD. They never provided me with a COA, and it is not on their site. So I cannot recommend them. </p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil for Dogs </h3><p>Dogs can have several different issues that CDB oil can help &#8211; stress, health concerns, skin conditions, mobility difficulty, digestion issues, and more. Here are a couple of recommendations for CBD Oil for Dogs. </p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>This one has a good variety for dogs like <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="CBD dog treats (opens in a new tab)" href="https://holistapet.com?rfsn=2234779.4544d3" target="_blank">CBD dog treats</a> for example, which is why I like it. </li><li>This one has a special <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="CBD oil for dogs (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hempworx.com/ShorterHemp" target="_blank">CBD oil for dogs</a> which is good, too.</li></ul><h3 class="wp-block-heading">CBD Oil for Cats</h3><p>And <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://holistapet.com?rfsn=2234779.4544d3" target="_blank">CBD for cats</a> can also be necessary at times. These CBD hemp oil benefits in the form of cat treats and tinctures can help with things like pain, anxiety, and serious medical conditions. </p><p>You may enjoy this article <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Best Essential Oils for Cats and Dogs (opens in a new tab)" href="/essential-oils-for-dogs-and-cats/" target="_blank">The Best Essential Oils for Cats and Dogs</a>. </p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Are You Ready to Give it a Try?</h2><p>Now it&#8217;s your turn! I hope you decide to give it a try because CBD is so beneficial to your overall health. If you have any questions before buying CBD oil, please just let me know. I&#8217;d love to help you! allison@healthylivingincolorado.com</p><p></p><p>*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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					<description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/how-to-make-bath-salts/" title="How to Easily Make Bath Salt Blends"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Make-Bath-Salt-bg.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Make Bath Salt Blends" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Make-Bath-Salt-bg.jpg 790w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Make-Bath-Salt-bg-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div>Taking a bath with Epsom salts and essential oils is really easy and great for your health! Try these easy to make bath salt blends for healthy effects.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/how-to-make-bath-salts/" title="How to Easily Make Bath Salt Blends"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Make-Bath-Salt-bg.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Make Bath Salt Blends" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Make-Bath-Salt-bg.jpg 790w, https://healthylivingincolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Make-Bath-Salt-bg-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>Taking a bath with Epsom salts and essential oils is really easy and great for your health!</p></blockquote><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/581879214339985669"></a><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dangers of Bath Bombs</h3><p>Bath bombs that are sold in so many stores today can be really dangerous for your health. The synthetic scents come from petroleum, which is crude oil. Why would you want this on your skin, the largest organ of your body?!?</p><p>Plus they are loaded with endocrine disruptors that can contribute to things such as infertility, diabetes, and more. </p><p>Not to mention these ingredients come in contact with your genital area. This can lead to UTI&#8217;s, yeast infection, etc. </p><p>Even though you probably don&#8217;t want to take a bath again based on the above information, thankfully there is a healthy and even beneficial alternative.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths</h3><p>The more I learn about bath salts and essential oils, the more I want to take a bath every day. </p><p>Just to name a few reasons, baths can help with digestion, aches and pains, sleep, and it can also help you breathe better. And the benefits of magnesium are incredible!</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Epsom Salt and Magnesium? </h3><p>Magnesium regulates over 300 enzymes in the body and plays an important role in organizing many bodily functions. These vital functions include:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Energy production, electrical impulses and helping you detoxify.</li><li>Magnesium deficiencies are associated with a number of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney and liver damage, worsened PMS symptoms, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and many other issues.</li><li>Boosting your internal magnesium levels through external use of Epsom salt, you can help improve or ward off many avoidable health ailments.</li><li>Helping to relieve constipation.</li><li>Helping relieve aches and pains.</li></ul><p>These amazing benefits can be yours, and it&#8217;s super easy! Here&#8217;s what you do.</p><pre class="wp-block-preformatted">You may also enjoy learning about more DIY <a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/detox-your-body" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Detox Your Body (opens in a new tab)">Detox Your Body</a> ideas!</pre><h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Much Epsom Salt For Bath?</h3><p>Bath Salts Recipe: Mix ¾ cup <a class="easyazon-link" data-cart="n" data-cloak="y" data-identifier="B004N7DQHA" data-locale="US" data-localize="y" data-popups="n" data-tag="hlcolo-20" href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/product/B004N7DQHA/US/hlcolo-20/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epsom salt</a> with ¼ cup baking soda. Then add 15 drops of your choice of essential oil (see below). Stir well. Store in a small jar with a tight lid.</p><p>Use at least 1 cup per bath. You should be in the bath at least 20 minutes for the Epsom salt to help detox you and for the oils to do their work. 40 minutes is best.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bath Oil Blends:</h3><p><em>Click the links below to find out the benefits of each oil.</em></p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>For a Cold/Build Immunity: <ul><li>15 drops total of your choice of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/doterra-tea-tree?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Tea Tree</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/frankincense-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Frankincense</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/on-guard-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">On Guard</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Clove (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/Clove-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Clove</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Wild Orange (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/wild-orange-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Wild Orange</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/lemon-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Lemon</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/peppermint-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Peppermint</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/eucalyptus-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Eucalyptus</a> or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/breathe-respiratory-blend-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Breathe</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cinnamon Bark (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/cinnamon-bark-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Cinnamon Bark</a>.</li></ul></li><li>For Aches/ Soreness: <ul><li>15 drops total of your choice of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/peppermint-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Peppermint</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Lemongrass (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/Lemongrass-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Lemongrass</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/deep-blue-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Deep Blue</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/helichrysum-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Helichrysum</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Wintergreen (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/Wintergreen-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Wintergreen</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/roman-chamomile-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Roman Chamomile</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rosemary (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/Rosemary-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Rosemary</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/lavender-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Lavender</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/frankincense-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Frankincense</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cypress (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/Cypress-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Cypress</a>.</li></ul></li><li>For Better Sleep: <ul><li>15 drops total of your choice of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/lavender-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Lavender</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/frankincense-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Frankincense</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/cedarwood-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Ylang Ylang (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/ylang-ylang-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Roman Chamomile (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/roman-chamomile-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Roman Chamomile</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Serenity (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/doterra-serenity-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Serenity</a>.</li></ul></li><li>For PMS: <ul><li>15 drops total of your choice of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/clary-sage-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Geranium (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/Geranium-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Geranium</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://doterra.com/US/en/p/lavender-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Lavender</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/roman-chamomile-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Roman Chamomile</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Bergamot (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/Bergamot-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Bergamot</a>, or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cedarwood (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/cedarwood-oil?OwnerID=6257918" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a>.</li></ul></li></ul><p>You might also like <a href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/essential-oils-for-beginners/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Everything You Need to Know About Essential Oils for Beginners</a>.</p><p>These recipes just take a couple of minutes to put together. They are healthy for you and make great gifts for others when placed in a <a class="easyazon-link" data-cart="n" data-cloak="y" data-identifier="B07RZVPM35" data-locale="US" data-localize="y" data-popups="n" data-tag="hlcolo-20" href="https://healthylivingincolorado.com/product/B07RZVPM35/US/hlcolo-20/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mason jar</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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