How to fight germs naturally: Petra King Photography I Wedding + Maternity + Baby Photographer
How many times have you heard yourself say next year I will be more prepared? We said goodbye to the warmer temps not that long ago and before you feel like you are stuck on the never ending Groundhog Day with sickness hamster wheel let’s get a jump on things early shall we.
Mama…I am here to let you in on my secret weapon. Actually that’s a lie. It’s NO secret at all. BUT if you are new to the world of natural and plant based products than listen up.
Thieves Essential Oil has been my #1 product to keep us healthy year round.
Thieves kills 99.96% of germs and is 100% natural. This blend has been around since the 15th Century and Young Living is the original company to bring it to market for us. It is also YL’s Top selling product. And for good reason too. It’s a powerhouse oil made up of: Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Rosemary, Lemon and Eucalyptus.
Some of my favourite ways to use:
Thieves Tea: brew some tea (I love peppermint) let it cool slightly and then add some raw honey and a drop of Thieves and Lemon Essential oil.
Thieves + Honey Throat Coat: 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp water, 2 drops Thieves, 3 drops Lemon. Heat water and honey together until liquid then add in the oils. Stir together and serve on a spoon. Make sure the liquid isn't too hot or close to boiling before adding oils. Then just eat it.
Diffuse round the clock for an amazing smell without the toxins candles release and for added IMMUNE support for everyone in your home! It goes wonderfully with Lemon or Orange for a clean, warm atmosphere! OR pair with Lavender at bedtime for sleepy, wellness vibes.
Dilute in a roller and roll on the bottom of the feet, along the spine and/or over the lymph nodes daily for overall wellness. This works perfectly for kids as part of your daily routine before school or at bedtime.
Sound like something your family needs? Here’s a hot tip…once you try it and see what it can do for you and your family you will wonder why you didn’t start sooner. Take it from a mama who said the SAME thing!
Here’s where to grab some. P.S…your FREE Young Living account will also give you 10% off your first order! Use my referral code #19271124 and this link so you’ll be connected with me if EVER you need help. Lastly…welcome! I am SO thrilled you are here.
Petra King Photography specializes in Weddings and Motherhood Photography. Serving Low-Tox Education in Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
My Top 5 Motherhood Oils for Fall: Oshawa Motherhood Studio Photography
Welcome to September! Kids are back to school and as we get adjusted to new routines this week ( or settle into old ones) with it brings a lot of mental and physical exhaustion. And of course germs and sickness. Being a parent is hard enough, but when your little one/s or family goes down for the count it all falls on mom right? Germs are everywhere and a part of our lives, but there are things you can do to help keep your families immune systems strong.
I’ve put together a list of my top 5 oils for motherhood that will help keep you and your family healthy. While still keeping your sanity too.
Here’s my top 5 motherhood oils…your Easy Button!
In order from left to right:
Thieves-this will be your game changer to keeping the family healthy. And when sickness hits, your recovery time will be drastically cut down. Thieves kills 99.96% of all airborne germs. Diffuse, wear topically or make Thieves, Lemon and honey tea when onset of sickness starts. Thieves is a hot oil so use with carrier oil on little ones on soles of feet or spine.
R.C- (respiratory care) amazing for sinus congestion, cough, allergies, asthma, sleep and lung infections. I also use this for my workouts. Keeps the airways open ;) Diffuse or wear topically.
Lavender- one I don’t go without. YL’s lavender is not your grandma’s lavender lol. It’s so so good. I use this daily for sleep, managing stress when I need some calm/grounding. It’s also in my mom’s wellness kit. Scrapes, bites, burns, use in your skincare regimen and so much more. Use topically on pulse points or drop into hand and inhale. Diffuse and transform your space to have more Zen/Spa like vibes.
Stressaway- Yeo the name says it all. It’s your vacation in a bottle :) Used for reducing stress and keeping emotions where they should be. That goes for ALL ages. Can be used topically or diffused. Added to skin, hair. body products or worn as perfume.
Progessence- Hormones and emotions, time of the month and overall balance. Every mama needs this magical oil. Low Progesterone is so common in women ( including myself) Progessence is made with wild yam and is a natural alternative to synthetic hormone replacement. It also helps relieve PMS and all symptoms around your period too.
You pour every ounce of your being into your family mama. I am SO proud of you!
Just look at the GORGEOUS tiny human you have raised!
Motherhood doesn’t need to be hard. There are tools to help make things easier and HEALTHIER for the entire family. Check out the world of Young Living and see how it can help you.
This blog post is meant to share my fav’s with you. There is SO much more that YL has to offer too. So go put the little ones down, make a tea and dive into our beautiful catalog seen here. Becoming a member is FREE, and doesn’t lock you into anything. It DOES give you the 24% savings on every product PLUS if this is your 1st time ordering, you will get an additional 10% off your order.
Have fun and I am here if you have questions about some of our products.
Petra King Photography specializes in Motherhood, Baby, Health & Wellness in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Healthy Hormones: Oshawa Durham Region Motherhood Photographer
Congratulations on your baby! I’d bet it’s safe to say that it’s been such a crazy last 9 months that have left you exhausted but so in love. I’d also say that your hormones are doing a number on you right now too. Hot, cold, irritable, anxious, weepy…ugh they suck at times ;)
Do you know that the most common and typical hormone imbalance in women is low progesterone? I actually suffer from this and I had NO idea until I wanted to have children. There are number of things that affect progesterone levels. Environmental toxins like chemicals in home cleaners, pesticides in food, birth control, prescriptions and stress. Rest assured…there are ways to help naturally.
Natural progesterone can work wonders to help keep the body balanced and happy. Progesterone is often prescribed in a synthetic form, but a better option that I have found and been using is from wild yams and infused essential oils. Enter Progessence Photo Plus! It’s a game changer for my emotions, moods and overall happy balance.
Women NEED progesterone all the way through menopause and beyond. It’s what keeps us from having too much estrogen. That’s a good thing!
Wild yams are said to help normalize blood sugar levels, combat weight gain and hair loss. It helps reduce reoccurrence of hormonal headaches, and promotes restful sleep.
Progessence is a powerhouse and has received so many testimonials on relief from monthly cycles, hormonal acne, support for PCOS, fertility and so much more. The easiest way to apply is to start with 2-4 drops to the stomach, feet, inner thigh or forearm daily.
If you are struggling with your hormones at whatever stage in life you are at, look into Progessence. It’s helped so many women including myself ;)
There are a few others that help too. Endoflex, Clary Sage and of course Ningxia Red. Feel free to do some research on these too!
I’ve linked Progessence below for you to check it out. Be sure to report back and share your testimonial on how it’s helped you!
Progessence
Petra King Photographyspecializes in Motherhood, Baby, Health & Wellness in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Helpful Dilution Guide: Oshawa Lot-Tox Motherhood Studio Photography
Congratulations and welcome to Young Living! I am SO excited you are here. IF this is your first experience with Essential Oils there are few things I wanted to share to help make it a smooth transition into leading a more low tox lifestyle. And don’t worry mama, it doesn’t mean you need to do it all at once. Swapping out products one at a time is the easiest way to go.
When it comes to Essential Oils, how to use them and applying them, common sense and finding what works for you and your family is important. That’s to beautiful thing about Young Living and the oils/products that they offer to cover everything you need for your home, health, wellness and mind.
But here is a quick graphic to help you get a better understanding of using essential oils with a carrier oil.
Some of my favourite carrier oils to use with Essential Oils are, Refined Liquid Coconut oil (or solid), Jojoba Oil, YL’s V6 Oil or Grapeseed oil and if you don’t have any of those, Olive oil will work too.
Using Essential oils for your family and children offers SO many health benefits. If you are a member already and hooked in with me, we have a wonderful free community that offers a TON of information for you right at your finger tips. If you aren’t a member already and are curious, just let me know and I can extend an invite to you so you can learn and educate yourself on how amazing these all natural products can help you.
Health and wellness (and smiles like this one) are everything! I am so excited you are here and know that you are what YL offers you will be the game changer for you and your family.
Curious about something or ready to get started? Feel free to reach out or click the link below.
Motherhood, Milestones and a drop of wellness :)
Petra
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Baby Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Dreaming of the beach Oshawa Newcastle Family Photography
It’s January, the days are long, dark and cold. Does anyone else feel like the winter months drag on and on and when spring and summer roll around it’s gone in the blink of an eye? LOL…WHY? Why is this always the case? I mean I know we long for summer time, the warmth of the sun and breezy nights. But I wish we could bottle that feeling up and open it to rejuvenate ourselves whenever we wanted.
Today on my Instagram stories I shared a little of how I’ve been struggling with the winter blah’s. I must admit, I am NOT a winter lover. Haaa..while it’s perfect for Christmas Day, I could easily have enough for one week and then hibernate or move south :) As a busy mom of 2 teens, a dog mama and running my Portrait Studio it’s hard to carve out pockets of time for myself. BUT I do make it a non negotiable to get a workout in. Additionally it’s so important to take the right supplements and vitamins to support your body. If you are a busy mom and reading this you are well aware that most days it’s even hard to get a meal in. Be it hot, cold or the kids leftovers am I right?
I am very in tune with my body and when the emotions and feelings dip, I reach for things that work and that make me feel more like myself. For me that starts with my essential oils. I have been using them for about 10 years and sharing more and more with you about what I use on the daily. What I clean the studio with, diffuse during your sessions and when it’s time for sleep…what my favourite go to’s are.
There has been such a great response and interest in what I’ve been sharing of late. So first and foremost I LOVE that you are loving it too. So if you see something I use or do and it sparks your intrest or you want to learn more about, just ask. I am an open book and love sharing my favourite oils, products and daily routines with you too. Honestly…I know you will love them too.
Feel free to follow along if you’d like. I will be sharing more in the coming weeks ahead. If you’ve got questions, you know where to reach me. And if it’s not for you and you are just here for the pretty pictures that’s fine too. LOL.
Have a wonderful and healthy weekend ahead friends. Much love,
Petra