A New Years Message
365 Bright Mornings and Starlight Evenings
52 Promising Weeks
12 Transformative Months Full of Beautiful Possibilities
4 Splendid Seasons
Sara Breatrack
Each of us needs the reminder that nourishing and taking care of ourselves is not selfish – it’s smart. It’s essential. It will enhance your life and the lives of those around you.
With the beginning of this new year, all things seem possible once again. If you aren’t living your dreams, this is the year to take a step towards them – make a plan. Do this for yourself. It is time to believe in yourself!
Remember that you are one of a kind, unique and indisputably special. Celebrate your individuality. Share your gifts with others.
Let us all take this opportunity to welcome this wonderful New Year full of things that have never been!
In Health is the first in the United States!
This is reprinted from the Reflexology Association of America Magazine Summer, 2011. The article was submitted by The American Commission for Accreditation of Reflexology Education and Training (ACARET).
ACARET ANNOUNCES
First ACARET Accreditation Presented for The New National Standardized Foot Reflexology Curriculum
Congratulations to Kathy Ungerecht of Alaska for her achievement as the first ACARET Accredited Educator (AAEd) to be awarded the new FOOT REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM ACCREDITATION for her 300-hour foot reflexology curriculum.
Kathy’s school, In Health, is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The 300 hour reflexology certification program offered at her school has met the new national guideline and criteria for curriculum accreditation established by ACARET in 2010.
Kathy, currently serving as Secretary on the ACARET Board of Directors, has assisted in the curriculum development and played a vital role in the preparation and launch of the application process. “The journey with ACARET to get this process in place has been arduous but fulfilling”, says Kathy.
Board members, Lilian Morten (President), Linda Chollar, (Vice President), Tom Marziale (Treasurer) and JulieBeth Mezzy (Director) all wish to thank Kathy for her determination, dedication and contribution to ACARET during this process. Kathy is part of history in the making with ACARET’s mission to raise the bar of excellence in education for the reflexology profession.
For more information on ACARET, AAEd educators and application guidelines for this prestigious voluntary accreditation visit: www.acaret.org. Also see the informative article published in the Spring 2011 issue of Reflexology Across America.
ACARET encourages other Accredited Educators (AAEd) to follow in Kathy’s ‘foot’ steps and begin the process for submitting an application to accredit their Foot Reflexology Certification Curriculum. Be among the elite charter educators to receive the highest honor in Reflexology education.
What is in your hair care products?
Announcing Young Living Signature Hair Care
Young Living Signature Hair Care takes therapeutic grade essential oils and blends them with natural base formulations to pamper your hair and treat your senses. Two new solutions-Lavender Mint and Copaiba Vanilla-are available starting March 8 and are not only 100 percent natural, but also amazingly effective. I received these products in my autoship order last month. I have never been so excited or impressed with hair care products. I am so excited to have a natural effective solution to hair care.
Lavender Mint Daily Shampoo and Conditioner
Suitable for all hair types, the new Lavender Mint Daily Shampoo and Conditioner combines botanical extracts, vitamins, and silk proteins with the therapeutic benefits of lavender and mint essential oils to soothe and protect hair strands while invigorating the scalp and hair follicles.
Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner
Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner is especially suited for dry or damaged hair, but is also great for whenever your hair needs a little extra hydration. Copaiba’s restorative benefits combine with vanilla to create a moisturizing blend that also increases hair strength and resilience. In fact, copaiba and vanilla are both warm, comforting essential oils known for their skin and beauty benefits.
In these proprietary blends you’ll find:
- Natural base formulations
- Therapeutic grade essential oil blends
- Innovative and earth-friendly packaging
But you won’t find:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
- Toxins
These new hair-care solutions embody the Young Living Signature Standard. That means they’re not only good for your hair, but are also good for the environment and provide you with hair care you can feel happy about.
What’s in Your Hair Care?
When it comes to functional natural hair care products, not only is it about how they perform and what’s in them, it’s important to know what’s not in them. Young Living wanted to bring you a natural solution that’s the safest, most effective option available. So they made it a point not to include some of the common ingredients found in most hair care products (listed below) or feature any questionable naming tactics others companies may use to disguise the truth.
Here’s what you won’t find in the new Signature Hair Care line and what Young Living means when they say full disclosure about our products:
- No Phthalates: Phthalates are a class of chemicals often used in consumer products like shampoos as softening agents. They are commonly listed as DBP or di-n-butyl phthalate and DEP or diethyl phthalate. Phthalates can cause a wide range of adverse health problems including liver, kidney, and lung damage as well as reproductive system and sexual developmental abnormalities. Phthalates are classified as “probable human carcinogens.”
- No Parabens: These chemicals act as preservatives, extending a product’s shelf life by inhibiting bacterial growth. You can find them listed in many cosmetic products as butylparaben, ethylparaben, methylparaben, or propylparaben. What causes parabens to be potentially harmful? Their chemical structure is strikingly similar to the hormone estrogen. When paraben-laced products are applied to your skin, they’re absorbed into your body and may be mistaken for estrogen, disrupting the hormonal system. Too much estrogen can cause big problems, including weight gain, fluid retention, and depression. Parabens have been linked to several hormone-related diseases, including breast cancer, abnormal fetal development in pregnant women, and abnormal development of male reproductive systems.
- No Sulfates: Many of the shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels, bath bubbles, and facial cleansers on the market today are made with surfactants. Surfactants are chemicals known as sulfates, along with the bad-for-you trio of related chemicals diethanolamine (DEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), and triethanolamine (TEA). Sulfates are commonly used in shampoos because they help create a thick foamy lather that can feel so good but is not necessarily good for you. The most common sulfates are sodium lauryl ethyl sulfate (SLES), which is a milder, chemically altered version of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). Keep an eye out for this ingredient in shampoo and liquid soaps so you can avoid it. In addition, avoid other sulfates such as sodium myreth sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate. These ingredients may cause soapy lather but they also cause dry skin, scalp irritation, and hair loss! Even worse, the process of converting SLS into SLES can contaminate the shampoo with dioxane, a human carcinogen.
I realize I’m sharing this with many label savvy consumers, and there are many more potentially harmful ingredients out there than what I’ve touched on here. But there’s more to come, and I’m excited to share how beautifully effective these products are without any of those harmful ingredients.
Our Signature Hair Care line is now available! You’ll want to try both new blends; for an especially soothing home spa experience, try the new Lavender Mint Shampoo in conjunction with the Lavender Bath & Shower Gel and Lavender Hand & Body Lotion. You’ll have a head to toe treat for your senses, and your hair and skin will love it!
Cleansing and Weight Release
Young Living Products for Cleansing & Weight Release
What better way to keep your New Year’s weight loss goals “on track” than with a healthy cleanse? And for the entire month of February, you save 10% off the amazing 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse™! Join me Wednesday, February 16th for a complimentary educational webinar showing of Weight Loss-In with the New-Out with the Old.
Essential Oils
Peppermint- Simply inhaling the scent stimulates the satiety center of the brain, decreasing appetite. Add 1 drop to 8oz of water for a refreshing pick-me-up anytime.
Citrus Fresh or Grapefruit - Add one or two drops to your (glass) water bottle to improve flavor & help meet daily water needs. Grapefruit is known to have ‘fat-dissolving characteristics”. It is cleansing and helpful for weight release.
Daily Water Consumption: Divide your total body weight in half and drink that much water in ounces to assure you are getting adequate water. Water is vital in flushing the body of toxins and aids in weight management.
5-Day Nutritive Cleanse February Special 10% off!
The 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse™ facilitates gentle and effective cleansing to improve overall health and well-being. A minimum of four, easy cleanses a year with the 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse and continued nutritional maintenance will help balance the extremes of the modern diet.
This nutritive cleanse includes the following: Ningxia Red, an energizing, replenishing, whole wolfberry nutrient infusion (1 liter ); Balance Complete, a super-food-based, daily, superfood energizer and nutritive cleanse (26.4 oz.); Digest + cleanse, which soothes gastrointestinal discomfort and supports healthy digestion* ( 30 softgels ).
Note: The 5 – Day Nutritive Cleanse is a starting place. More intense and targeted nutrients may be required for your particular situation.
Revenue Development Series – Wellness, Purpose & Abundance
[UPDATE] February 1st, 2011 - This February event is filled to capacity. Feel free to contact Kathy using the form found HERE to get on a wait list for the next time the training is offered.
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