Many of us are trying to change our vocabulary to use FDA compliant language when talking about natural solutions, but it can be challenging. Do we quit talking or do we stand and fight by continuing to tell others about the natural solutions that work so well for us? Here is a situation I expect…
There has been a lot of energy focused on the topic of compliant language recently. When I ran a Yahoo! search on the term “FDA compliance” today, there were 6,830,000 results. To be honest, I’m not sure where to look to find how many times it has been mentioned on social media platforms. Let’s just…
Why create the Wellness Language Toolbox? Why now? What resources did you use for reference? I love the questions that I’ve been getting about the Toolbox. Each one is worthy of it’s own blog post. I’ll answer some of them here today and others on the Wellness Language Toolbox Facebook page over the next few…
For almost 20 years, I fed my family the best of the healthy whole grain foods: Fresh whole wheat bread. Baked from freshly ground, organic whole wheat flour. The aroma was delightful. In fact, this family photo (from 1997) was snapped in front of a picturesque field of ripe wheat. Last fall, my husband and…
Lavender essential oil is used in many DIY bath and body products. And not just because lavender has such a lovely fragrance. Many clinical studies show why lavender is a smart choice for use in body care products and for aromatherapy. Here are the top 14 8 clinically proven benefits of lavender essential oil:…
Where do you look for obesity solutions? Who can you trust? Let me start by introducing one woman’s story of healing. If you don’t know Audrey Mack, you are in for a treat. I loved Audrey Mack’s teaching at the Healing is Here Conference on 8-16-18. She taught that God’s goodness is the foundation for…
Can I write about essential oils and specific diseases on my blog if I post links to the research studies? (If you missed them, you can read part 1 here and part 2 here.) Can I write about essential oils and disease prevention/treatments/cures if the science backs me up? There are no simple answers. The…
The essential oil (EO) company I represent recently released an updated compliance policy for all representatives. I discussed the basic federal guidelines in a previous post. If you missed part 1 in this series, you can read it here. To prevent misunderstandings and misrepresentations, the EO company I represent has provided the following rules for…
Yesterday was a really full day for me. I had planned to spend several hours running errands, but I got a late start because of a very relevant hot topic on Facebook. FDA Compliance… Finally, my son and I headed out the door at approximately 8:50 a.m. The first stops were made in the small…
Do you love using essential oils but sometimes falter when someone asks about a certain oil? Me, too! I have been using essential oils for almost 14 years, but sometimes it’s hard to remember what qualifies as compliant language. Even with an essential oil that we may have been using for years! That’s why I…
What phrase do you hear or say when things are going your way? Lately, I hear the voice of Stephen Briggs in my head saying, “Hooray, hooray, it’s a wonderful day, for I have found my cow!” No. I don’t own any cows. It’s a quote from a really fun book, Thud! by Terry Pratchett.…
This is what my dining room wall looks like right now because my husband is in the middle of a huge DIY project remodeling our bathroom. An old wall was removed and the new one extended about 12 inches further into the dining room. Thus, the currently unfinished dining room wall. The new bathroom looks…
“Whether or not we realize it each of us has within us the ability to set some kind of example for people. Knowing this would you rather be the one known for being the one who encouraged others, or the one who inadvertently discouraged those around you?” Josh Hinds Image credit: free texture by Neighya…
“What this power is, I cannot say. All I know is that it exists…and it becomes available only when you are in the state of mind in which you know exactly what you want… and are fully determined not to quit until you get it.” –Alexander Graham Bell Image credit: free texture by rubyblossom…
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3
