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If you think you can’t afford essential oils, think again. What I’m going to share with you may surprise you and will save you money in the long-term. In fact, it may be your way of feeling better, gaining health using natural remedies and making money online part-time.

For the last fourteen years, I’ve worked with thousands of people just like you. Some are users of the essential oils and others are business builders of Young Living Essential Oils. They are using this business model to help others and ultimately reaping the benefits of health and financial rewards for themselves.

Do you know anyone who is waiting for the perfect opportunity or looking for ways to stay healthy naturally without harsh and expensive medication?

According to CHPA (Consumer Healthcare Products Association), 59% of Americans say they are more likely to treat their own health condition now, 73% would rather treat themselves at home than see a doctor, 62% say they would like to do more of this in the future.

Know anyone who is in one of those categories listed above? Maybe that someone is you.

More than ever, Americans are practicing self-reliance in self-healthcare. Of course there is no replacement to a physician. You and I are in control of minor health problems if we have reliable tools to use. There has never been a better time than now to get started with Young Living Essential Oils. From January 15 through February 28, new distributors can receive a free $40 product credit by just signing up and placing an order.

Here’s how:

One: Get one of the Start Living Kits
Two: Place an order of at least 100 PV ($100) and receive $40 credit towards any product of your choice instantly. Allow five business days for product credit to post to your account.

Three: Receive a $40 OFF diffuser coupon upon enrolling. For example if you want a home diffuser as shown, you will pay less than $60 instead of $100.

Four: Essential Rewards Program gives you the benefit of saving more money like reduced shipping cost, monthly or seasonal reduced prices for reward members only, earn redeemable points for FREE products of your choice and most of all the ability to earn commission.

This month, you will receive a Young Living Sharing Kit. For 185PV, you will receive four 5-ml oils including lavender, lemon, Purification and Thieves. Total savings $57.05.

Here are the benefits of the oils:
Lavender: Lavender has been treasured for centuries for its calming fragrance and skin-soothing qualities. Diffuse it, add a few drops to bathwater, or wear as a fragrance to create a tranquil environment and instill physical and emotional balance.

Lemon: An uplifting favorite, lemon is a versatile addition to any essential oil collection. Use it for everything from alleviating occasional feelings of anxiety to household cleaning.

Purification: Banish stale air, odors, and insects with Purification’s combination of six cleansing essential oils, including citronella, melaleuca, and rosemary. Diffuse, apply to skin, or drop onto cotton balls and place in air vents.

Thieves: Thieves combines clove, rosemary, cinnamon bark, lemon, and eucalyptus to help fight airborne bacteria when diffused and supports a healthy immune system when applied to the skin or taken internally.

Five: You are now officially an ESSENTIAL REWARD MEMBER and eligible to join our exclusive Health Investor Club for more rewards, tools and benefits exclusively for The Total Wellness Doc and Mom’s members. Members have to maintain 100 PV every month. You will get additional tips and tools from my tried-and-true methods of healing.

Six: Start using natural products for your home and replace toxic household items with essential oils. Two questions posted by a Huffington Post writer caught my attention, that is
“Why has the incidence of childhood cancers increased by about 40% over the past three decades?”
“Could it have anything to do with the cancer causing (carcinogenic) ingredients in personal care products targeting infants and children?”

I will not attempt to answer these questions because it requires an entire blog post. Please read the article on the above link.

Most personal care products can be homemade using natural ingredients and Young Living essential oils. You have a choice of saving a lot of money and living a healthier and natural lifestyle.

Seven: Give and share essential oils with friends and family. Your friends and family may be looking for an answer to their health and financial struggles. Give a gift of essential oils to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries. By sharing these products with friends and family you might save and change lives.

Are you ready to share and help someone live in a safer and healthier environment, breathe easier in cleaner indoor air, save money on medication or missed workdays? Could your answer or their answers be found in Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils? We are here to help. Let us know how we can help you save money with essential oils. For more information about essential oils or if you would like to learn to share essential oils go visit Wellness with Essential Oils. 

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. It’s strictly for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes ONLY. The products I talk about are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. Any information I give you about them is for informational or entertainment purposes only. They have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Please seek the qualified health professional of your choice when making health decisions for yourself, your family and your pets.

Don't Give Up Hope 

A short message by Dr. Mary Starr

Life is hard but Hold On!

My friend Sarah opened the door to her home that had days before been burned almost completely. I will never forget that smell. They lost everything material they owned including their family dog. But they survived along with their children, and although she was in shock she was holding on to something greater than her.

Johnna had bottomed out. All her retirement she had been living on was gone, she was forced to move back in with her ex-husband, she had nothing but a part time job that paid her sporadically. Yet she was not defeated, she held on. She knew deep down she would not only survive she would thrive.

Sean had everything, an amazing job, a new baby, a wonderful wife, a huge quarter of million dollar home, a new truck. Everything until one day it happened. He lost his job, benefits, and retirement. But unlike many others who would let this devastate them he didn't. He stayed positive and held on to Faith.

I remember that day in my own life when my family was ripped apart by lies and deceit. The hardest day of my life but something inside of me gave me the strength to push forward and go on.

Today I understand that that strength to move forward, go on, keep living even when everything around falls is really a strength greater than all things. It is FAITH.

I pray that you will find that FAITH not just when you need it but everyday. It makes life not just bearable but marvelous.

Our team is here for you. Let us know if you have specific needs that we can pray for you. And remember Life is Hard but Hold on.

I appreciate you,

Dr. Mary Starr Carter

http://www.thetotalwellnessdoc.com

We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.

Setting up a Support System

before you need it. 

Tool 1 & 2 :

Your Resources

and Financial Support System

Since 2008 I have been serving a special niche of clients who have serious health issues that require me to live with them for a few days or a few weeks. During the time I spend with them I set up support systems for their physical health and train other family members to perform some of the healing techniques they will need during their recovery. I learned from both my local clients and these live in clients that without Financial, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support Systems most people will fail to recover completely.

Here are the first of the Support Systems to Set up before you NEED THEM. 

It is said by the age of 25 an average person knows or has met 2000 people. Your first support tool may sound extreme but it is a tool I have used in many areas of life.

Tool #1: Your Resource List : Your resource list is a written out list of 200 of friends, family members and acquaintances.

Be sure to get as many addresses phone numbers and emails as possible on your list. Having several copies will be important if something happens and you need help.

Tip #1 : I encourage you to connect with your resources before you need them. See how they are doing, if they are in need or if there is anything you can do for them. As Guy Kawasaki says, “Help others before you need their help.” Here is a link to print out a blank Resource list that we use in business but you can use here too. Knowing who your resources are important to your entire Support System Set up.

Our second Tool comes from the fact that without a plan way to many people run into hot water when they lose income, can not work, or an unforseen disaster comes their way. Maxing out credit cards or worse utilizing pay day loans can get people into hot water.

Tool # 2 : Your Financial Support System

Tip #2:  Start a Health Savings Plan . Talk with financial experts about a Health Savings fund that you could utilize for Specialty treatments. Most Natural Health Sessions and some Specialty Doctors are not covered under even the best insurances.

Tip #3:  Utilize Tax Deductions for Medical Expenses, Supplementation, Foods, Conferences, Mileage and more. (talk to a Good Tax Professional ahead of time so you know what counts and what doesn't)

Tip #4: Invest in Wellness Care and Nutritional Supplementation.  It has been proven over and over that regular Chiropractic Care, Massage Therapy and Exercise Classes not only can keep your body healthy and happy longer but also can save you lots of money on sick care. Insurance Companies are even offering discounts and kickbacks for those who participate in Wellness Care, Gym Memberships, and even take regular Supplementation.

Remember your HEALTH IS YOUR NUMBER ONE INVESTMENT!

Tip #5: Consider the Good Debt Bad Debt Principal. If you hurt your back and $350 of Chiropractic Care can get you back working in 3 weeks versus 3 months of being out of work wouldn't investing on a credit card the $350 be worth it so you could make back that money quicker vs continue to lose income.

Tip #6:  Save some of your PTO (Paid Time off ,Vacation or Sick Days) every year from work. Then if something happens it is a little less stressful on everyone and if you don't use them you get more time off in December.

Tip #7) Credit Cards versus Low Interest Person to Person Loan:  If it comes to having to use Credit Card debt to pay expenses you would be surprised at how many people out there are willing to offer lower interest loans versus 24% high interest credit cards and even worse Pay Day Loans. Start asking people on your Resource list if before you take on a loan with 24% interest if they would be interested in a 10% loan agreement. I bet you can't get through the first 100 people without finding someone who is willing to do that.

Tip #8:  Consider a Home Business Before or After: I always see this fund-raiser or that fund-raiser for individuals who have serious illness and are in financial need. Although I think these things are important for social and community support I don't believe they raise the income a home business could do passively in most cases. A home business either started in their name or something someone ill could work from home who is not receiving disability could significantly change their financial stress.

Tip #9: Financial Understanding : Make sure if you have a spouse that they understand and can take care of the finances if you become disabled. If you are single be sure your have what I call a Financial Proxy (a person you trust and you have clearly explained your financial records or how to access them just in case). Or even a Power of Attorney. Power of Attorney is a legal document giving the authority to act for another person in legal or financial matters.

Tip #10: Savings for a Time like This:  Some financial experts say you need at least 3 months of household expenses in your savings others say 6 months and even others say two years.  I don't know all I do know is the clients who don't have to worry about their financial status very much when health challenges come are the ones to recover the quickest.

I appreciate you taking the time to read about these Tools for your Health Crisis Support Systems, but more importantly I would feel much better if you started implementing them before you need them.  

Thank you.  

Dr. Mary Starr 

Dr. Mary Starr Carter has worked with thousands of clients from terminally ill and chronic diseases to those who are healthy and want vibrant health.  She has counseled hundreds of families who had given up hope find simple safe solutions. Known as the Total Wellness Doc she looks at all aspects of health to help someone overcome disease.    She specializes in difficult cases like Fibromyalgia,  Hormone and Adrenal issues, Asthma, Diabetes and Chronic pain.

We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.

Today's Video Blog is part of our Mystery Pain series.  Pain can be very complicated and mysterious.  I remember this poor man who came to see me years ago after being in agony pain for months. He had this awful groin pain that wouldn't got away.   The culprit of his pain was …….  Watch the Video and Find out.

We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.

I remember when I saw Fibromyalgia for the first time. I mean really saw it. It was 1999  I was still in Chiropractic school and a class mates wife had been diagnosed. I remember how exhausted he looked everyday. He would share, “my wife had a good night last night” or “my wife had a bad night last night.” I remember that they had to move where they lived because she was losing the ability to do stairs, and was extremely sensitive to mold and mildew. He ended up failing several classes and I am not sure he even got his degree. This was the first time I realized the impact Fibromyalgia had on the entire family.

About a year later I met Mary Moeller the author of Fibromyalgia Cookbook; A Daily Guide to Becoming Healthy Again and other articles and books of overcoming Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue.   This two hour lecture would change my life.  

For weeks I talked to anyone who would listen about what I had learned. Through her training I learned about  yeast and Candida and the effects on our health. I reported some of this information in an essay I wrote for one of our nutrition classes but sadly it would be about another 5 years before the professor would come into agreement with this information. This was the first lesson that even in Alternative, Nutritional and Holistic Health Care practitioners can be years behind scientific and clinical research.

In 2001 I began training with a pioneer in natural health and the nutrition field and would soon find that most of what I would learn would take even the Holistic Practitioners about 2-4 years to begin using these things. It was at these cutting edge trainings where I would begin to meet more and more individuals healed from Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia.  

From 2003- 2006 I began to see a large number of cases of Fibromyalgia at our Wellness Center.  We utilized some of the cutting edge therapies and treatments I had learned about.  The results were promising but disappointing. Clients would get 30-60% improvement in their symptoms, but if they stopped coming many times we would have to start all over. I didn't know then that I was missing a piece of the puzzle.

I worked harder and harder giving my patients everything I had until my health started to be affected  Not unlike many practitioners I was not caring for my body as I needed to. But this lessons would  give me an understanding how ones health could deteriorate without you really noticing.  

In 2007 my eyes became open to a missing piece of the puzzle.  It was a HUGE piece that I thought I had before but didn't. I began to incorporate this missing piece of the puzzle in 2008 and WOW did I start seeing healing after healing after healing. My practice soon evolved and I started working with clients from all over the world through phone consultation. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndrome clients have been the majority of my clients for the past 5 years.     

In 2010 I had a God appointed health challenge that would again give me great compassion for my clients and lead me to find another missing piece of the puzzle for them and me.  

I know that I know that I know there are answers for those suffering. Here is a message I would like to share with you from a woman who has recovered from the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Lupus and much more. It is my gift to you that you too may learn some missing pieces of the puzzle for your health.
 

We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.

Fibromyalgia Pain is a complex and unique problem with 100 or more different solutions. That is right– I said solutions. Maybe you are thinking I have tried everything; you don’t know what you are talking about Dr. Starr, there is no solution for my pain. I just have to live with it.

Well I would kindly like to disagree. In the almost 15 years of working in the health industry and meeting thousands of people in pain and hundreds with the diagnosis of fibromyalgia, I have seen and continue to see more and more people break free of this diagnosis FIBROMYALGIA.

Maybe you have heard these horrific words from your doctor; “It is all in your head”, “You need to seek psychiatric help.” “I am putting you on an anti-depressant.” WRONG. WRONG. WRONG.

Fibromyalgia pain is real and serious.

Why do Doctors write off this condition? I believe the reason is because it is a very difficult and challenging puzzle to solve that usually needs different and holistic approaches versus pharmaceutical drugs.

If you had a mechanical problem with your Porsche would you go to Cole Muffler or Wal-Mart to get it fixed? No, you would go to a shop that specializes in fixing your Porsche. Many times we go to a General M.D. or a specialist that may not be skilled in treating your condition. Don’t get me wrong, we need Physicians but they are not God. They have limitations in their knowledge and skill. One doctor said “I hope my patients get mad that there aren’t any traditional medical solutions, which they will go out and seek better ways of getting health!”

How can you find help with your condition?

1. Know the Result you want. Is it to reduce your pain, to get off medications, to be pain free. Know the result you want before looking for help.

2. Interview your specialist, whether it is a physician or natural health practitioner Here are a few questions to ask:

Out of all your clients what percentage of clients do you see that have fibromyalgia?

What percentage see ______________________ (the results you want to see).

How long does it take the average client to see __________ results?

At The Total Wellness Doc 65% of our clients have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and 90% of the rest of our clients have fibromyalgia type symptoms like joint pain.

Out of those who follow directions 100% get some sort of result including reduced pain, no pain, reduced medications, active lifestyle again, improved moods, weight loss, improved sleep and the list goes on.

3. Now Follow Directions

Once you have decided to work with a practitioner follow the instructions. Those who follow instructions get better results, plain and simple. Better yet those who follow instructions with a good attitude do even better.

If you need to drink a gallon of water then drink a gallon of water. If you need to reduce or eliminate your sugar, do it.

On a personal note I struggle myself with following directions. As I know most of you do. But when I follow my own health directions boy oh boy do I FEEL AMAZING! So I don’t know everything, all I know is if you want to improve your health then follow instructions.

4. Be Consistent

Many nutritional changes, supplementation and therapeutic techniques will take time to start to make changes in your body. Give it at least 6 weeks before you make a decision. If you are still skeptical I encourage you to have an open mind and get results. Some of you will need a consistent 6 months to regain your health. Just don’t give up.

*Healing takes time, energy, and money*

Time: Understand that getting healthy does not happen overnight. Many of you took years to get in this condition and it will take years to fully recover.

Energy: Some days it is going to take all the energy and willpower you have to keep with it, whether it is preparing a special meal or getting the exercise in you need. It may mean letting go of some responsibilities or hobbies to devote to your health program.

Money: Getting healthy will have costs. Most reputable practitioners or products are not getting rich on you. But in the case of Fibromyalgia it will take an investment to get better. Set aside a health budget and understand if you choose to use natural medicine and nutrition that it will most likely not be covered by your insurance.

Out of all the sufferers reading this I know some of you will not want to take the time, energy, or money it takes to get better. Others will do partial programs or get on track for short periods of time. It is all okay. We are each individual and have the right to make choices.

At the Total Wellness Doc we don’t judge your commitment level. None of us is perfect nor do we want to be. But if you are ready to get healthy, make some strides in your health, then we are here to serve you.

We have a special gift worth $197. A 4 part audio series and Action Guide about Fibromyalgia and how to affectively deal with sleep, anxiety, pain, energy, and much much more. Plus if you are registered at www.thetotalwellnessdoc.com you will receive a bonus audio that will shock you. I am not going to tell you what it is yet. Stay tuned.

We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.

We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.