Striking a Balance : Health & Harmony
DR RUTH DEMPSEY , PHD
We all have ups and downs - one moment we ’ re on top of the world , and the next we ’ re bogged down by to-do lists . Life involves continuous stressors that our bodies and minds must handle . Our daily surroundings evolve , including work , family , changing seasons and diet which can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed .
Good daily habits help ; eating nutritious food , taking your dōTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack™ ( LLV ) for essential nutrients , daily exercise , spending time outdoors in nature , and getting quality sleep . It ’ s like maintaining your home – keeping it clean and tidy is a daily task .
I ’ m very proud of keeping my house clean , sometimes getting a bit carried away with cleaning the kitchen counters or the sink , returning everything to its place each day . However , my schedule is packed , and I travel frequently . There are moments when I look around and wonder how the clutter accumulated . I find myself questioning when I last cleaned the oven or how a stack of papers in the hallway grew so tall that it was on the brink of falling over . Periodically , I roll up my sleeves and do a deep clean – and how wonderful it feels when it ’ s done !
I think our bodies are very similar . Although we care for ourselves , at times our environment exposes us to various stressors like air pollution , products that might not suit our bodies completely , or emotional stress from work , family , or life in general . These factors can affect not just how we feel but also how our bodies process the food , nutrients , and contaminants they encounter . Sometimes , we simply need a deep clean and declutter .
Fortunately , cleansing your body doesn ’ t need to take as long as cleaning your house . It simply involves deciding to prioritise self-care , eating healthily , staying hydrated , and aiding your natural cleansing processes with suitable supplements .
The most challenging aspect is often identifying your personal needs and knowing when to address them . I strongly believe in understanding yourself . Your unique needs will vary from those around you , making it tricky for anyone else to guide you on how and when to take care of yourself .
So , I recommend the Cleanse and Restore Kit . It ’ s ideal for a spring or autumn refresh . After the first time , you ’ ll truly feel the results and know how frequently you need to declutter and deep clean your body . There ’ s even a handy 30 Day Cleanse Flyer to help guide you !
And sometimes , in between those deep spring cleans , a quick weekend tidy-up from time to time can be just what you need . A few of dōTERRA ’ s DDR Prime™ Softgels added to your daily routine for 1-2 weeks can be a great interim boost . It ’ s full of essential oils like Frankincense , Clove , Summer Savory and Wild Orange . Similarly , GX Assist™ is also wonderful to help calm and settle a cluttered digestive system . It has anti-inflammatory ingredients and benefits from the calming effects of caprylic acid , Tea Tree , Peppermint and Oregano .
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