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Nourish Yourself This Holiday Season!
RHG Magazine & TV Guide TM - Holiay 2018 © All rights reserved.
The holidays are upon us. How are you planning to spend this precious and memorable time?
It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of the holidays, with the increase in social engagements, gift buying and cooking. However, you always have a choice of how you enjoy this special time of year.
What will nurture you this holiday season?
The holiday season can quickly become very hectic, with activities and social events crowding an already busy schedule. It is helpful to plan ahead, setting an intention for how you would like to experience the holidays. For example, “I choose to enjoy the holidays with grace and ease,” or “I will consciously decide who I spend time with this holiday season.”
If, and when, overwhelm shows up, there is nothing more powerful than
breathing. Taking a moment to notice your breath, and how deeply you are breathing, takes just a few seconds and can help you to think more clearly and calmly. One breathing exercise to try is to inhale for five (5) counts, hold your breath for five (5) counts, and then exhale for seven (7) counts. This simple exercise can calm your nervous system instantly.
Incorporating Essential Oils into your life is a fun and healthy way to nourish yourself throughout the year. Essential Oils are aromatic compounds sourced from different parts of plants (and sometimes the whole plant). Essential Oils help support your body’s own natural ability to heal itself. Using Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) Essential Oils is important when you want to receive the therapeutic benefits, not just the pleasing aroma.
Essential Oils create both a physical and emotional effect in our bodies depending on their chemical composition. For example, they can have a relaxing and calming effect, or they may be uplifting and energizing. Most importantly, therapeutic Essential Oils can help support a healthy immune system which is critical during the winter cold and flu season.
During this time of year, the story of the three wise men — or Magi —