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Hey there,

Let’s talk for a minute. You have been reading (and hopefully learning) on this site for about a month now.

We (my husband and I) are “preppers” in the truest sense. By definition, “to prep” means “to make ready”.  As a responsible adult, shouldn’t we  be doing this in ALL aspects of our lives. If you spend life flying by the seat of your pants, chances are you will be caught with your pants down more than you’d care to admit, right?

So we prepare for life… We have insurance.  We have careers. We plan and save for our future and retirement.  We plan for our vacations, and we plan what we’re going to get at the grocery store.  We create goals in life. WE just happen to plan in the event that those safety nets (the government) that we assume are in place fail us.

In essence, ALL of us are preppers to one degree or another whether admitted or not…… AND YET….. When we discuss this, the reactions are all over the board:

• You might think us nuts.
• You might think…. “No worries, I’ll just come live with you should “the poop hit the oscillator”. (Ummmm, no you won’t…. unless you have a skill,trade, or asset that we believe can be utilized, or you have been previously invited).
• You might be the…“Hey! I’m with you in spirit, but I don’t have the knowhow or environment to do what you do. NOT. Everyone can learn and prepping can occur anywhere!
• Or, you might be walking right along side us and prepping in your way that is relevant to your way of living.  If that’s you……hopefully you’ve now embraced the notion that you need to be preparing on a level that is unique to you and your family’s personal health concerns. (If so, message me or email me… it’s time to get serious about the planning.)

Health preparedness is different. It is not as simple as just storing product. 

While product is nice to have on hand when you need it, the ability to apply knowledge that you’ve accumulated thru personal experience and thru experience of others could be a gamechanger.  Proficiency in anything requires practice.  It is my personal goal that every single person who joins in this journey with me will have access to as much education as they desire (in the form of private Facebook groups, books, education here (thru my blog and private emails), and also direction to science backed resources)….. so that they (you?) can become proficient in their unique health and wellness plan BEFORE a crisis situation dictates that it must be implemented.  However, when a crisis happens (and it WILL happen someday), what if you don’t have access to your internet, phone, or your “go to person” when a “how to” question arises? Then you must rely on what you have stored in your brain & what you have in your Bug Out Bag to implement your plan. 

Today’s the day… make a commitment to do this. Let’s pack your bag with the essentials that will be pertinent to YOUR health, (along with the 400+ page essential oil manual you’ll get for free from me) AND begin training your brain to think a bit differently. Let’s get some practice under your belt! Who knows…. by implementing what you learn now, you will likely become healthier for it, and THAT itself could actually save your life… even if the SHTF doesn’t happen anytime soon.

​Let’s do this!

t’s me again… Your Wellness Prepper…. getting a little personal early on today! I’m going to talk about one of the most toxin laden sites on our bodies…. a site that needs some desperate help and is oft’ overlooked when it comes to health and wellness.

So, today’s the day we start thinking about detoxing ….our pits (yes, armpits!). Using standard commercial deodorant/antiperspirants are one of the most toxic things you can do to your body. Why?

• Because of the chemicals in most commercial deodorants (especially the aluminum based ones,)
• Because our armpits are highly populated with lymph nodes…. lymph nodes help remove and transport toxins and fight infection in our bodies, and they cannot work well if they are clogged with the ingredients in your current deodorant.

Why put a toxic product so close to your breasts?….. We need to be protecting and supporting our “girls” instead of hurting them! Right??

My challenge to you as we begin cleaning up our lives is to give an alternative product a chance, but first… DETOX!  When switching over to safer deodorant, most of our initial body odor comes from not detoxing first, so when you first switch to a healthier deodorant… your switch may be short lived, simply because (without detoxing), odor will erupt from your pits!! So let’s do this right…..and begin by detoxing. THEN, after you have done this at least once (it may take more than once), begin using an alternative and CLEAN deodorant.  Here is a great article on how to detox effectively.. And after you’ve done that, it’s time to clean up our act and give our pits a little love. How?

• Make your own safe deodorant! (there are tons of EO deodorant recipes on line to try, but these will get you started).
• Use Thieves Toothpaste…. yes people, a little dab will do ya’! What’s good for your mouth is also good for your pits! It is like free flying at first (very cool), but no odor and works like a charm if you don’t mind the initial cool feeling after first applying. If you are an uncomplicated traveler, you will find this solution to be ideal! One product = two jobs
• Young Living sells clean deodorants too… , Citriguard Deodorant, and now several more!

The challenge today is that we all become healthier this year, and this is a great place to start!
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In Health,
Liz James, RPh

NSHC Certified Health Coach & Wellness Educator

YL Brand Partner #1602257

“Making Wellness A Contagious Pursuit”

Perhaps even more remarkable is their versatility:

• They can support wellness in every body system 
• They can support emotional well-being, especially in times of stress 
• They are small, lightweight, ultra-portable (perfect for a Bug Out Bag)…each oil having multiple purposes and capabilities.
• They have an extraordinarily long shelf life…. yep, you heard that right.
• They can help clean and purify your home and neutralize odors
• They can be added to food and drinks for nutritional support
• They provide gentle yet powerful system support for both hair and skin, and can be found in body care products, or better yet, can be used as ingredients when you need to make your own

• And they are NATURAL. Young Living’s Essential Oils Starter Bundle is the perfect way to begin learning and navigating a SHTF wellness plan before the SHTF actually happens, AND a great addition to the “what if’s” section of your health goes in your Bug Out Bag. You DO need a health bundle in your bag, right?

​And they are NATURAL. Young Living’s Essential Oils Starter Bundle is the perfect way to begin learning and navigating a SHTF wellness plan before the SHTF actually happens, AND a great addition to the “what if’s” section of your health kit within your Bug Out Bag. You DO need a health kit in your bag, right?   The 11 oils contained within this bundle have been purposefully selected to ensure every body system has a means of support. The Premium Bundle is a must for any prepper’s BOB. Just as a Swiss Army knife is an invaluable tool to have in your bag, this kit follows the same principals. Think of it as your Swiss Army Knife of wellness preparation. It literally has all you need to handle what life throws at us daily. I call it ‘The Magnificent 7″ in the following post. Enjoy your day!

Hi there!

Thanks for choosing to find out what “this” is all about.

As a healthcare professional, my first thoughts are always “What is the current state of health of the people involved?” whenever a disaster strikes. As a fellow prepper, my husband and I have done our share of getting ready for whatever may come. We have our food, water, shelter, protection plan, and tangible asset management plans in place and are constantly updating them.

But who has a backup wellness plan in place? This is a problem, and a big one…. considering that over half of all adults in the United States has one or more chronic health conditions. We need to get back on our feet BEFORE disaster strikes and work towards wellness. I’d love to help you do that.

Some health issues simply can’t be prevented. When the poop hits the fan, what are you going to do about supporting weakened body systems if/when your normal resources are not available? If you’d like to hang around, I’ll be discussing natural ways to support our body systems and emotional health in weeks to come. Information can also be found throughout my website .

I hope you’ll join me on this journey.

Liz James

NSHC Certified Health Coach & Wellness Educator

​YL Brand Partner #1602257