Today's blog is a rather long one, God bless you if you make it to the end! When the doctors told us there was nothing more they could do, I knew I couldn’t give up. That was October 2012. My dad had just endured eight weeks of intense treatment—daily radiation, 8-hour chemo infusions, and two of the strongest drugs in oncology: one nicknamed the Red Devil, the other Bone Crusher. His body was exhausted, and yet, I believed there had to be more we could do to support his healing. We doubled down on a full lifestyle shift—removing what we could, adding in what would help, and trusting God every step of the way.
Over the years, I’ve had hundreds of people ask about my dad’s journey. Whether it’s someone walking through a diagnosis or a caregiver searching for answers, the questions are always heartfelt—and familiar: What did you do? What helped him? How is he still here? I’ve told this story so many times, always wishing I had it all written down. So now I am—starting here. In May 2005, my dad was diagnosed with both non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma as well as non-small cell adenocarcinoma lung cancer.
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There are days that pass without much notice and then there are days that divide your life into “before” and “after.” June 1st is that day for me. It marked a divine turning point. A moment of answered prayers, holy nudges, and courageous decisions. The day I chose purpose over discomfort. Aside from my saying YES to my husband the day he proposed, saying YES to this company proved to be one of the best decisions ever!
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Before I knew better, I loved fragrance. My all-time favorite scent was Angel by Thierry Mugler—that rich, warm, intoxicating scent that felt like a signature part of me. I had a full collection of perfumes, scented lotions, candles, and room sprays. If there was a Buy 3, Get 3 Free or semi-annual sale, you better believe I was there, stocking up (if you know, you know).Fragrance was comforting, nostalgic, and, at the time, something I never imagined giving up. But life has a way of leading us where we need to go, even if it means unraveling habits we once clung to.
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As the name indicates, aromatherapy is a therapy that uses aromas. Aromatherapy is a branch of botanical medicine that uses volatile and aromatic plant compounds. Because of the unique direct relationship between emotions and olfaction within the brain, essential oils can help “unlock” stored memories and emotions. When you breathe in essential oils, molecules enter the limbic system and elicit an emotional response.
Intentional imprinting is a POWERFUL way to take control of your emotions by using essential oils...
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