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Peace, love and light everyone. My first blog post of 2023, sorry it’s taken so long, you’ll see why.

The week of January 30th, I made it out to the river!!!!!  One of my favorite places! Check out my video below. Do something this week that will make you smile, happy, calm, that includes self-love and self-care (exercising those are not selfish either). You could be outside or inside but if you can physically get out and it’s nice out, then get outside.

I love going to my places of peace and giving thanks. There’s a lot to be grateful for. I’m in a season where I am not trying to give the enemy my energy or the attacks that have taken place. I just know that something bigger, brighter and better is coming for me, my son, my special loved one, family and friends that choose to be on this positive trail with us. No negativity or past stuff allowed that is not going to serve us.

I got a lot done that week and on my list before Friday the 3rd as I was preparing for surgery. It was a priority to go to the river, meditate and pray. I’m so glad I made it out there. The sky was perfect, the river was calm, and peace washed over me. I prayed for my overall health and wellness, the doctors, surgeon (who is my amazing GYN doc), my son’s mental and emotional health because he was worried, my loved one who has been by my side and helping me from feeding me ice chips, tying my shoes, making me meals…I’m thankful.

Praying for all of those who are striving for better health and wellness. Getting a full hysterectomy was a huge step forward. Women shouldn’t have to suffer when it comes to fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal cells in the cervix (had those cells removed twice), cysts on and in ovaries (I dealt with all of this) which led to painful and long menstrual cycles.

Insurance has tried me for 8 years, year after year of denials, but in the end…I won and was approved to get a full hysterectomy through the DaVinci Surgery method. Thank you to those who’ve shared their stories, I went in not anxious and at peace. Now the healing begins. Resting and taking it very easy.

I know my Mom is happy up there. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 She had Ovarian cancer and lost her battle 13 years ago this month.

Much love to all of you. And if you have a health condition that needs to be addressed, don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself and as tiring as it is, keep fighting to get the approval you need to get what you need done. If you can’t advocate for yourself, then find someone who will be yours for you.

My prayer for you is that the blessings are going to be so abundant, the overflow is going to be magnificently poured out onto you this year and those who are around you who choose to accept the blessings, positivity and are worthy. We deserve it!!!! I’m ready for open door season!

Much love to all!

Allergy Tips to Help You Survive this Season!

Disclaimer: I do not represent any of the brands show except for doTERRA in the role as a Wellness Advocate.

Allergy season is here! As I discussed on my page about essential oils, a few areas in the country are experiencing ragweed season!!! Ragweed is a weed that only lasts one season BUT, one plant can expel 1 billion pollen grains according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.  While others are enjoying watching the leaves turn colors and eventually falling, ragweed allergies are invading so many!

Here are some quick tips that I have found helpful that I have learned on my wellness journey from my doctors, nutritionist and research as a health and wellness coach.

1. Neti Pot—Some people think it’s disgusting to flush your nose out and see water coming out of the other nostril, but the benefits of a Neti Pot are priceless if used right. You can buy them at any drug store like CVS, Walgreens, Target and even Wal-Mart. Most come with saline packets, and you must use distilled water or something of that nature. DO NOT use tap water. The benefits are great. It flushes out impurities, helps inflamed sinuses, clears out mucus and helps you breathe better.

2. Air Filtration System—a lot suffer from those pollen grains coming through open windows and vents, dust mites, mold, recycled air through the dusty vents at work, school or even an apartment building. Purchasing one of these helps clean the air of a certain space you’re in. A person can breathe better as they inhale and exhale the air that is coming out of one of these systems. Each one has instructions on how much square footage it can cover. They come as small as ones that plug into your car and large that can help filter the air on one level of a house. A lot of retailers sell them. Change the filters 1-2x a year, the one below I own in my home and works well for our bedroom. Of course, cleaning your space and wiping down furniture of dust, cleaning the bathroom, making sure your carpets are cleaned if you own them, etc…will assist in allergy season as well.

3. Cleaning Your Space—this is hard at places like work, but you can request for the vents to be professionally cleaned, even at home or school. If you have a doctor’s note they must comply according to regulations under OSHA. Also dusting your counter tops, desks, shelves, kitchens, bathrooms, etc with organic cleaning supplies and also shampooing the rugs is very beneficial. Meyer’s, Green Works and Nature’s Promise are just a few good brands. You can also make your own cleaning products. There are websites that can show you how. Check out the Environmental Working Group for products that are useful and those that are hazardous. This way if you buy an air filtration system it’s really going to kick in because you have gotten a lot of impurities removed.

4. Supplement Usage—there are a variety of supplements, and one should consult a nutritionist or their doctor to see which ones would help with seasonal allergies. I love Bromelain/Quercetin. Bromelain is also found in pineapples and it a natural anti-inflammatory. The same with Quercetin. Naturally the two help your system calm down and such things as eczema (which I use to suffer from) go away or the rashes calm down because your system is not as inflamed.

4. Essential Oils—there are tons out there, but I love Breathe by doTERRA, they are also other brands that carry Breathe. It has Eucalyptus, Peppermint oil and others in this blend that really open up your airways. You can add it topically or use a diffuser. You can check out my doTERRA essential oils and products page where I go into further depth about great oils to use for allergy season.

6. Adopt a good diet—get rid of foods that inflame your system such as refined sugars, soda, juice like Hi-C, dairy, gluten, foods that aren’t organic, sweets and fried foods. Your body will thank you!

6. Drink Lots of Water—water flushes out toxins, impurities and nasty gunk from your body. 64 ounces a day and if you are in need of more you can intake more depending on your medical condition or if you are an athlete. You also want to drink spring, filtered, distilled or alkalized water. Make sure the bottles are BPA free.

Using the above year-round will help you a great deal.

Other quick tips are to take off your shoes once entering your home, washing your face, hands and arms and anything else exposed to pollen, once you are in the house for the day, to place your clothes in the laundry and not sit on any furniture with those clothes on and wash your hair or wear it covered if you will be an area that has a lot of trees, weeds, bushes, etc. I’m not a doctor nor is this medical advice. The above has worked wonders for me but we are all uniquely built. Always consult your doctor, a health professional or nutritionist before starting any new regiment. Do your research as well. Hope you have a great season!