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Understanding How Essential Oils Influence Our Sense of Smell and the Limbic System

Understanding How Essential Oils Influence Our Sense of Smell and the Limbic System
Unlock the power of aromatherapy and discover how Young Living essential oils influence your sense of smell and the limbic system. Learn about the science behind aromatherapy and its impact on overall well-being. Maximize the benefits of essential oils for emotional support and a balanced mind-body connection.
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A Journey from Stress to Tranquility: Sarah's Story

A Journey from Stress to Tranquility: Sarah's Story
Discover Sarah's transformative journey from stress-ridden office worker to natural living advocate with Young Living. Find inspiration, self-care tips, and a community that empowers you every step of the way. 
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Meditation Techniques for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

Meditation Techniques for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn powerful meditation techniques for beginners to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve overall mental health. Start small and develop a comfortable routine that can help calm and relax you in mind and body. 
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Incorporating Essential Oils Into Your Daily Routine

Incorporating Essential Oils Into Your Daily Routine
Discover how you can easily incorporate essential oils into your daily routine. From diffusing in the morning to using them in your skincare routine and yoga practice, find out how essential oils can enhance your daily routines and improve your overall well-being.

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How to Use Essential Oils: Natural Alternatives for Health and Wellness

How to Use Essential Oils: Natural Alternatives for Health and Wellness
Discover natural alternatives for health and wellness with essential oils. Find out how to use essential oils for cleaning, personal care, diffusion, natural bug repellents, and aromatherapy. Young Living offers a range of essential oils and oil-infused products to guide you towards wellness.
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A Daily Routine for Living Clean

Ready to make the leap to clean living but don't know where to start? It might seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be... I'm here to simplify it for you!  

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Hey there — I’m AJ.

I’m an empty-nester and a widow who had a wake-up call about the hidden toxins in everyday products most of us grew up using. Our parents didn’t know. We didn’t know either. But once you start paying attention, it’s hard to ignore.

Life shifted in 2018 when my husband, Eric, was diagnosed with leukemia — and again in 2023 when we faced a second cancer diagnosis. Supporting him through treatment changed how we looked at just about everything, including how we cared for our home, our bodies, and our day-to-day routines.
We didn’t aim for perfection or extremes. We focused on simple, meaningful changes — reducing toxic load in our home, choosing better ingredients, prioritizing nourishing food, and building calmer rhythms into daily life. Tools like aromatherapy, music, meditation, and intentional rest became part of how we coped and stayed grounded.

Caring for Eric deepened my commitment to living well — not as a trend, but as a way of showing up with intention and grace, even in the hard seasons.

Now I share our story, the lessons we learned, the small changes that made a big difference, and how I'm moving forward. My hope is to make wellness feel more approachable, less overwhelming, and rooted in real life — especially for anyone who wants healthier options without pressure or perfection.

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