Luminous Beauty and His Light

Here's some more finds from my research..

Stopping eating at 7pm and eating at 11am the next day activates the Nobel Prize-winning cellular cleaning process that removes pre-cancerous debris.
Yoshinori Ohsumi received the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for characterising the molecular mechanisms of autophagy — the cellular self-cleaning process that activates during fasting and removes the damaged cellular components that, if left accumulated, contribute to cancer initiation and accelerated aging.
The activation timeline: autophagy begins intensifying after approximately 12-14 hours of fasting, reaching significant activity in the 16-18 hour window. For most Americans, a 7pm dinner stop and 11am first meal achieves this window during sleep and morning — the lowest-sacrifice approach to the Nobel Prize-winning intervention.
What autophagy specifically removes during a 16-hour fast:
PRE-CANCEROUS CELLULAR DEBRIS: Damaged DNA, abnormal protein aggregates, and intracellular pathogens that could contribute to malignant transformation are cleared before they can accumulate toward cancer initiation.
DAMAGED MITOCHONDRIA (MITOPHAGY): The mitochondria producing more reactive oxygen species than ATP — the ""polluting"" power plants — are selectively removed. The remaining mitochondrial population is higher quality and more efficient.
MISFOLDED PROTEINS: The same amyloid-beta and tau proteins that accumulate in Alzheimer's disease are cleared during autophagy — adding a dementia prevention dimension.
SENESCENT CELL COMPONENTS: Autophagy degrades the components of the SASP secretory phenotype that senescent cells produce — reducing the inflammatory damage from zombie cells.
The cancer cell starvation parallel: cancer cells depend on continuous glucose supply (the Warburg Effect). During fasting, cancer cells are starved while normal cells efficiently switch to fatty acid oxidation — a selective pressure against cancer cells in an autophagy-activated environment.
7pm stop. 11am start. The Nobel Prize cancer protection mechanism. Every night, for free. 💛

🌿🔥 DID YOU KNOW? 🔥The ancient Greeks had it right 👇
💬 “LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE,AND MEDICINE BE THY FOOD”— Hippocrates (2,400 years ago… and still facts!) 🙌
Meanwhile in 2026… Are you STILL buying a different pill for every little thing? 💊💊💊
Is your pharmacy bill making your wallet cry? 💸✨ MIND-BLOWING FACTS ✨
🌹 1 drop of Rose oil = 60+ roses!
👑 Cleopatra’s #1 beauty secret → essential oils
💋 Queens, healers, royalty used them for 5,000 years
🌿 Nature had the pharmacy BEFORE Big Pharma existed!
So yes… grandma was RIGHT → NATURE HAS A REMEDY FOR (ALMOST) EVERYTHING! 🌱💚
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⏰ Why START TODAY? ⏰
🌱 Your body doesn’t wait → prevention beats cure EVERY time
🌱 The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The 2nd best? TODAY! 🌳
🌱 Don’t be the one saying “I wish I’d started taking care of myself sooner”
One tiny drop a day → HUGE difference in a year 💪✨
Your future self will THANK you 🙏
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🤔 “So why do I actually take time to research and share post like these..not only on doTERRA, but other wellness/ holistic tips?
Because...Finding ways to better health can have an impact on our wellbeing. With Real talk. Real people. Real results. 😄
Yes..I'm a doTERRA Wellness Advocate and I sell doTERRA Products because I have seen real results for my persona use and have others who ask me various questions, such as a few listed below.
✅ Which oil for headaches? 🤕
✅ Protocols for better sleep? 😴
✅ Dietary tips that actually work? 🥗

Have questions? Message me.

Yes..Therapeutic Healing Energy is for all living creatures!

I Used doTERRA Lavender Tonight… and My Heart’s Secret Code Did Something I’ve Never Seen Before 💜⌚
I have been watching my HRV lately because, honestly, it has been low.
Most of the time my Apple Watch HRV has been around 18–25 ms.
Lately I have been exercising more, especially Zone 2, and I started seeing it move up a little — around 24–25 ms.
But tonight I used Lavender oil before bed…
And then I looked at my Apple Watch.
44–45 ms.
I literally stopped and looked again. 😳
Now, before anyone says “miracle oil!” — no. That is not what I am saying.
But here is what I am saying:
HRV is one of the most fascinating numbers your body gives you.
HRV stands for Heart Rate Variability.
It is not your heart rate.
It is the tiny variation in time between your heartbeats.
A healthy, adaptable body does not beat like a robot:
boom… boom… boom… boom…
A healthier nervous system has flexibility:
boom… pause… boom… tiny shift… boom…
That flexibility is called HRV.
Higher HRV is usually associated with better recovery, better stress resilience, better sleep recovery, and stronger parasympathetic activity — the “rest and digest” side of the nervous system.
Lower HRV can happen when the body is under pressure:
→ Poor sleep.
→ Stress.
→ Alcohol.
→ Illness.
→ Dehydration.
→ Overtraining.
→ Emotional overload.
→ Too much sympathetic “fight or flight” mode.
So when my number jumped from my usual 18–25 range to 44–45 after using Lavender, I got curious.
Then I checked the research.
And yes — lavender inhalation has been studied for HRV.
Some studies show lavender inhalation may support parasympathetic activity and improve HRV markers like SDNN, RMSSD, and HF power.
In plain English?
Lavender may help the body shift from:
“Alert. Tense. Guarded.”
toward:
“Calm. Recovering. Resting.”
HRV can change because of breathing, sleep quality, emotions, training, stress, food, hydration, sickness, and even how the watch captured the reading.
But when a personal pattern changes that dramatically, I pay attention.
For me, this was enough to start a simple 7-night experiment:
→ Same evening routine.
→ Lavender before sleep.
→ Track HRV.
→ Track resting heart rate.
→ Track sleep.
→ Track how I feel in the morning.
→ Look at the 7-day trend, not just one exciting number.
I personally used doTERRA Lavender because I trust the quality and I already use it in my wellness routine.
But the bigger message is not just “use lavender.”
The bigger message is this:
Your body is always giving you signals.
Your sleep.
Your energy.
Your stress.
Your cravings.
Your recovery.
Your HRV.
Most people wait until the body screams.
HRV lets you listen while it is still whispering.
And sometimes one small evening habit — breathing, prayer, stretching, Zone 2 exercise, better sleep, less scrolling, or calming aromatherapy — can help your body move back toward balance.
I am not sharing this as medical advice.
I am sharing it because I got genuinely excited.
A tiny bottle, a quiet night, and a number on my watch reminded me that the nervous system is not fixed.
It can respond.
It can recover.
It can improve.
And that is hopeful.

As a Wellness advocate I’ve got tons of doTERRA products on hand to help you support your wellness the natural way. If you’re looking for immune support, easier breathing, or just want to learn what might work best for you, I’m happy to help.
📩 Feel free to reach out with questions — I’ve got you covered!
These oils mentioned can be purchased separately..I'm just sharing some info on how they can be used as a combo.
✨Breathe and On Guard Blend – A Natural Shield✨
When allergy season hits or the sniffles start making their rounds, I rely on my go-to powerhouse: Breathe and On Guard Blend—a custom mix of doTERRA’s Breathe® and On Guard® essential oils that’s been a cornerstone of my natural health routine for many years now.
The Perfect Ratio:
For my best balance of respiratory and immune support, I've found that 6-8 drops of Breathe® and 2-4 drops of On Guard® put in my diffuser creates the perfect synergy—clearing airways while strengthening my natural defenses.
What’s inside this dynamic duo?
🌱 Breathe® – A fresh, clearing blend of eucalyptus, peppermint, laurel leaf, and cardamom that opens airways, soothes irritated sinuses, and helps me breathe easier. It’s my go-to for seasonal allergies, stuffy noses, and respiratory support.
🛡 On Guard® – A warm, protective mix of clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary, and wild orange that bolsters the immune system and fights off environmental threats. On Guard helps keep me feeling strong.
Together, Breathe and On Guard Blend is like nature’s version of a deep breath and a warm hug—supporting clear airways while giving my immune system the boost it needs.
How I Use It:
• Diffuse 6-8 drops of Breathe® + 2-4 drops of On Guard® at night for restful breathing and immune support.
• Apply it on the soles of feet or spine for daily protection.
• Inhale from cupped hands before heading outside during allergy season.
• Add a few drops to a bowl of steaming water for a DIY congestion-clearing steam tent.
I've seen firsthand how this simple blend helps keep me feeling strong, clear, and resilient—so it’s a must have for me!

In my 42nd year as a cosmetologist I've experienced some memorable moments. Yesterday, I had TWO! First a new client who was eleven came in for a haircut. She said I want a butterfly cut. Well, I gave her the cut and as soon as I began to blow-dry her hair she had a big smile on her face..that was reward enough..but when when I finished styling her hair, she enthusiastically expressed..."I love it!" When she got out of my chair she did a little dance and took some selfies! It truly made my day!
Later I had a fellow stylist whom I worked with many years ago come in as a client for me to cut her hair. If you're a stylist you understand that when fellow stylist comes into a salon as a client to have their haircut that's a big deal. We don't do that and if we do getting pampered by someone else is a big treat! From getting your hair shampooed, cut, colored, styled, etc.
I hadn't seen this person in about 25 years. We had lots of catching up to do! What a special day at the salon it was for me!

I am deeply grateful for the gift of mercy. This gift from The Holy Spirit has been with me my entire life. It has opened my heart to see people and all living creatures through the lens of compassion, allowing me to be a blessing in their lives and, in turn, receive blessings I never expected. Mercy has taught me to respond with kindness even when it’s not easy, to extend grace where others might withhold it.
But, this beautiful gift can take a toll and I had to learn that mercy, when unguarded, can leave you vulnerable. Carrying the weight of others’ pain without boundaries can drain the spirit. Over time, I discovered that processing mercy means balancing empathy with wisdom—loving others without losing myself. In my past I spent time in counseling with a preacher and when we talked about this gift his response was "This can be a blessing and a curse." Galatians 6:2 and Galatians 6:5. While I continue to deeply feel others suffering, including both physical and emotional I can process these experiences much better with God's help and therefore allowing mercy to flow through me in a way that uplifts rather than depletes, bringing peace to both my heart and those I serve.

Mercy is a spiritual gift given by the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to show compassionate, empathetic, and selfless care for those in need.
Definition and Biblical Basis
The spiritual gift of mercy is a God-given ability, imparted by the Holy Spirit, to sense the emotional, physical, or spiritual needs of others and respond with cheerful, compassionate action (Romans 12:6-8)

It goes beyond mere sympathy; it is love in action, addressing suffering, loneliness, or injustice with practical help and encouragement

The Greek term for mercy, eleeō, means “to help one afflicted” or “to bring help to the wretched,” highlighting its active, service-oriented nature

Characteristics of the Gift
Individuals with the gift of mercy often:
Feel deeply for others’ pain, whether emotional, physical, or spiritual

Act with compassion and generosity, seeking to alleviate suffering

Exercise the gift cheerfully, reflecting God’s love without resentment or obligation

Create safe spaces for healing, offering presence and support rather than rushing to fix problems

Biblical examples include Jesus’ compassion for the blind men in Jericho (Matthew 20:29-34), the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37), and His care for the sick, outcast, and sinners

Purpose and Application
The gift of mercy is intended to reflect God’s love and presence in the world. It is particularly valuable in pastoral care, counseling, hospital visitation, and community service, where believers can provide tangible hope and healing

Those with this gift are called to balance empathy with healthy boundaries, ensuring their compassion empowers rather than overwhelms them

Mercy is indeed a Spirit-given gift, designed to enable believers to act as instruments of God’s compassion. It is both a motivational and practical gift, allowing Christians to respond to human suffering in ways that mirror Christ’s love and mercy

After praying for one full year about pursuing yoga training the answer was yes..I completed my 200hr yoga training in 2011 and since then I have continued to be led and pursued numerous certifications. Not only in "yoga" but healing energy.

As listed below you can read some of the topics covered in this course. While this one was completed in 2022 everything I learned is still relevant.
All the commitments of my time and resources for this and other certifications are so that I can better serve those who reach out to me, whether it's for a private yoga session or a healing energy session. All of information I learned is incorporated and cumulative within all the professional modalities that are offered.









The topics covered were, The Human Biofield, Music and Sound for Healing Energy, Meditation for Health and Healing Energy, Energy Medicine Therapies, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Reiki, Reflexology, Healing Carniosacral Therapy, Qigong and Acupuncture as Healing Medicine.

I had two new hair clients yesterday. A daughter and her mother. The mother who turns 95 today...and is in great physical and mental health shared with me that part of her daily routine is practicing yoga! At that point she had no idea that I am a yoga instructor. To say I was impressed is an understatement and of course was delighted to hear her share how practicing yoga for many has her maintain her overall wellbeing.

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