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Life has substantially changed.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t have to tell you that.<\/p>\n

With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a> and an attempt to flatten the curve<\/a>, our world has come to a halt, at least on the outside. Across the nation, the hustle and bustle of the economy and \u201cdaily grind\u201d of businesses has shifted swiftly to virtual platforms. Homeschooling for all ages has ensued and all extracurricular activities are on hold.<\/p>\n

Originally, the aim of my series on using essential oils<\/a> to calm anxiety, stress, and lower cortisol was to help my clients and readers balance hormones and better adapt to our high-speed, fast-paced society<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today, a different chronic, palpable, stress and fear has emerged that needs to be addressed.<\/p>\n

We are living in a sea of the unknown.<\/p>\n

In an attempt to help my readers deal with this overwhelming uncertainty, I have decided to continue to keep you informed by posting quick factual updates. More importantly, however, my goal is to be here for you. I want to guide you away from fear and toward nurturing yourself, both physically and emotionally.<\/p>\n

The fact is, as things change quickly, what you need to do about it hasn\u2019t really changed that much.<\/p>\n

The goal is still sanitizing, staying sane, social-distancing, and partaking in major self-care.<\/a><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to read my latest post, \u201cThe State of the World: More About Staying Healthy and Sane During Trying Times & Eight Ways to Charter the Unknown.\u201d In it,<\/a> I review ten key updates and then discuss eight ways to nourish yourself as you remain housebound.<\/p>\n

May you be well, may you be calm, may you be blessed during this time.<\/p>\n

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My Disclaimer About Immune and Wellness Balancing Measures<\/strong><\/p>\n

The above suggestions are for overall health only.<\/p>\n

According to experts and the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no approved standard of care treatment, cure, or preventative for COVID-19<\/a>. Supportive measures and containment are in full force as a result. Please see the CDC website<\/a> and your state\u2019s website<\/a> for more information and updates. They also state when to contact your physician related to symptoms and travel history, exposures.<\/p>\n

Please read my more detailed article on this subject here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (Affiliation link.<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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