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Tips for Maintaining Your Holiday Wellness


While the holidays do bring out joy, community, and gratitude, it can also often induce stress, bloating, fatigue, and running ourselves into the ground. We have come up with 5 holistic ways to prevent the holiday season from wrecking havoc on our bodies and minds. So, start the fire, pour the eggnog, and read up to learn how to stay merry and bright all month long!

Happy Gut, Happy You.

About 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, so it's not surprising that the health of your digestive system heavily dictates the well-being of the rest of our body and mind. It's no wonder we start to see that pesky cold make its way through our offices, homes, and communities all winter long as we indulge in a few more sweets, drinks, and heavy meals that put extra strain on our digestion.
Give your gut some back-up this holiday season with Complete, our natural digestive enzyme that will help your body break down food and increase nutrient absorption for easy digestion with the inevitable overindulgence that comes with the holidays.
PRO TIP: Optimal digestion promotes a better mood! So, keeping that tummy happy can keep a smile on your face too!

Keep Those Positive Vibes.

We're all too familiar with the stress that comes with preparing for the holidays. The cleaning, the shopping, the cooking, the in-laws! It can really take its toll on us if we let it. Focus on re-directing your thoughts to the pleasures of the season to alleviate some of that stress. Don't underestimate the power of your own mind! Take a moment to unplug each morning and start your day by jotting down 3 things you are thankful for. This will streamline those positive thoughts to the forefront of your mind and give bad energies the boot!
PRO TIP: Body Talk helps neutralize emotional effects on the body and is designed to cancel feelings of anger, sadness, and fear so you can enjoy each present moment sans stress.

Forego Fatigue.

When exhaustion sets in, it can feel nearly impossible to recover. Everyone knows the feeling of sluggish fatigue from November until January. Keep your energy levels up all season long by starting within! Contrary to what we sometimes may think... 3 lattes a day will rapidly dwindle your energy and stamina to conquer long, busy days. Instead, hydrate and nourish your body and watch it thrive! Elevate is a holistic solution to your chronic fatigue throughout the holidays. Its caffeine-free capsules offer a boost of sustained energy while detoxing cells and promoting mental clarity and focus so you can stay alert and energized all day long without the crash. We also love these fun tips to help keep your energy up all day!

Prioritize.

Society and the media drill into our minds that the holidays are a "season of giving" (A.K.A. shop 'til you drop). And though we are firm believers that every season should be the season of giving, how can we give our all to others when we don't have all of ourselves to give? Sometimes we give away our time, money, attention, and services until we run ourselves into the ground which is harmful to our bodies and mental health. This year, place an importance on self-care and take the time to prioritize your commitments. Ensuring that you are giving back to yourself will, in turn, increase your ability to give love back to others! We love waking up each morning and enjoying a warm beverage before the house wakes. Sitting quietly with yourself fuels your mind and body and helps prepare it for the day.

Sit back and relax.

Give yourself all the time you need to relax. Re-charge in the evenings after guests leave by taking a warm bath, or prop your feet up for 10 minutes while the cookies are in the oven. This refueling and focus on yourself helps provide the stamina needed to take on all the season's festivities!
PRO TIP: Struggle to unwind after a long day of entertaining? Relax Water is treated with frequencies that help create a sense of peace and balance while lessening tension so you can rest easy!

The holiday season should be a time of joy! Say goodbye to that bloating, fatigue, and stress, and say hello to true holiday cheer!
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Stress: How to Beat it!




Stress. It's an intricate web of madness and often times is a silent monster that we don't know we have until it's too late. We all know that stress can affect our bodies in many different ways leaving us emotionally depleted, physically exhausted, and sometimes down-right blue. Stress is not only a mental monster, but it can also wreak havoc on your organs, cells, and skin. From breakouts, to puffy eyes and bellies, stress (often caused by internal and emotional inflammation) can leave us feeling detached, anxious, and feisty. In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, we have put together some tips to beat stress once and for all!

1. Breathe! This is the most important tip of all. Often when stress and anxiety kick in, our bodies go into fight or flight mode. With that, our breathing becomes staccato, causing our brains to lose out on vital amounts of oxygen. When you feel stress creeping up, remove yourself from your current environment and go someplace quiet and safe (like your staff bathroom or your car). Set your phone alarm for 5 minutes and get to breathing. Take steady, smooth breaths inhaling for a count of 7 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, then exhale nice and slow for 7 seconds. Do this for 5 minutes, focus only on your breath and start to feel the benefits of oxygen. *You may feel a little light headed at first, push through it and keep breathing.*

2. Harmonize! We feel so happy that we are able to provide you with a holistic way to combat stress and feel better. We love using Relax Harmonized Water and Inner Harmony Harmonized Water. Use these two together for a mid-day reset. Relax will help with the overall symptoms of stress while Inner Harmony will go deeper, helping to give your organs and cells a much needed boost.

3. Aromatherapy! Use essential oils to help calm your nerves and brain. We love these three oils for stress reduction: Lavender, Grapefruit, and Rose. Give yourself a whiff of each (separately) for a soothing scent break.

4. Dance! There is nothing better than an impromptu dance party. When you get home from work, crank some tunes (we suggest a fabulous 80's play list) and get down! After a long day, sometimes your body and muscles need to feel some love. Dancing is a great way to increase muscle memory and it gives your brain a break from thinking. So, don't worry about looking silly, just go for it. AND if you have a partner (or pet) at home, bring them in on the fun!

5. Visualize! Stress on your eyes happens every single day. From looking at a screen, to proofreading reports, your peepers put in a full day, everyday! Give them a break from relaying work related information to the brain by looking at images that make you feel happy. We love putting together a Pinterest board of images that just make us feel good. This can be anything from floral images, art, scenery or an Osmosis favorite... pictures of cats or dogs... or cats AND dogs together! Allowing yourself to take in some non-work related joy in the middle of the day lifts your spirits and gives your eyes and brain a little mid-day reset!

There you have it! 5 great tips to help you de-stress. Utilize these tips daily to start feeling lighter, happier, and healthier.

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10 Ways to Prep your Spirit for a Stress-Free Holiday Season


You're a mean one Mr. (or Mrs.) Grinch. That's how a lot of us may feel when the holidays roll around. The stress and to-do lists seem never-ending and by the time the actual celebration arrives, it's almost (almost) too difficult to enjoy it. Don't worry though, we've devised a plan to keep you sane and calm this entire holiday season. Without further adieu (we know there is no time to waste), here is our top 10 things to do to prep yourself for the holidays!

1. Be a list diva! Make detailed lists that are broken down into 3 subjects:
    Your List: Make a list that gives you tasks that will treat your spirit. Schedule a manicure, a massage and facial, and schedule some quiet time for you to read, journal, or just sit in calm silence.
    Shopping List: Make an all inclusive shopping list that details what you need in regards to your holiday food shopping, gift shopping (broken down by person and budget per person), and
    Task List: Write down your tasks (even the most mundane ones) like wrapping gifts, going to the post office, and cleaning duties you may have to prep for holiday hosting.

2. Ask for help. Don't be afraid to turn any task into a group activity with your family and friends. Helping each other out not only puts you in the holiday spirit, BUT you are also able to pull a Mary Poppins and make all jobs a fun game!

3. Say No! We all tend to over-schedule ourselves during the months of November and December. With holiday parties and people in town visiting, it is important to prioritize the events that will bring joy to your life. The one's that don't can be ditched. Saying no is easier than you think, so don't sweat making the choice to do it!

4. SLEEP. Schedule sleep for yourself (seriously). Put it in your calendar and note what time you want to be in bed every night. We suggest a 10 PM bedtime every night so you can ensure that you can grab a full 8 hours of sleep.

5. Treat your skin like you always do, with love. In other words, don't skimp on your skincare just because you are busier than normal. Use our National Healthy Skin Month routine for easy and quick steps that won't steal time away from your schedule.

6. Take your supplements. Don't forget to take your DIM, Complete and Elevate to keep your mind, body, and metabolism firing on all cylinders. Also take some time to utilize Energize Me Harmonized Water in the morning and Relax Harmonized Water in the evening for some balance.

7. Take a whiff. Have your favorite calming essential oil on hand everyday to take a quick aromatherapy break when you need it. We love to take a moment to smell some Lavender and Sandalwood.

8. Work out. Give yourself 30 minutes every morning to get your blood flowing. Keeping your heart healthy and your body moving will reduce stress immediately!

9. Create a competitive analysis to get your money's worth. Once you have your gift list complete, hop online and give yourself 2 hours to find the best deal on the items you want to gift. Often times we end up spending more than we needed to, so do your due diligence to keep your budget in tact.

10. Glam it up! You know the saying Look Good, Feel Better? It's true! Put on a glamorous face to boost your confidence and give you the feeling that you are invincible. Try our holiday look featuring our holiday color kit!

Use these steps to keep yourself calm, cool, and collected this holiday season. Completing these tasks will make you feel productive, accomplished and above all else... AWESOME!

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Get Glowing: Your Thanksgiving Facial!


Thanksgiving can be a bit of a stressful time. Let's face it, once November 1st hits, the holiday season is officially here and it gets real! Our skin takes a big beating when we are stressed, so we wanted to gift you with a Thanksgiving Facial you can do at home to keep your skin glowing and healthy for turkey day!

Once your turkey prep is done the night before Thanksgiving, take 30 minutes for yourself and do the following:

Pre-Step 1: Pour yourself a glass of wine or your favorite mocktail to enjoy while you give yourself a little glow.

Step 1. Gently massage some water onto your skin and follow with massaging a pump of Cleanse into your skin. Use your fingers in a circular motion to lift dirt and debris from the skin and rinse.

Step 2. Double cleanse with Deep Clean. Let Deep Clean sit on your skin in a rich lather for 60 seconds before rinsing. Rinse skin and pat dry with a soft towel.

Step 3. Give your skin a pre-holiday treat with our cranberry enzyme Polish mask. Apply to your skin then massage with a spritz of Clear Plus. Let the mask sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Step 4. Apply one pump or Catalyst AC-11 mixed with one pump of Calm (or your favorite Vitamin A Serum) and massage into skin with Clear Plus. 

Step 5. Apply a bountiful amount Hydralift Firming Mask to your face, neck, and décolleté. Allow to sit on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse and pat skin dry.


Step 6. Apply 2 pumps Replenish mixed with one drop of Immerse all over face, neck, and decollété. Finish by spraying 2-3 pumps of Clear Plus onto skin and massage the serums in gentle, sweeping motions.

Step 7. Pat yourself on the back for being awesome! Now, get some pretty, glowing sleep before the madness hits!



When you wake up the next morning, give your skin a light cleanse and reapply one pump of Replenish followed by a pump of Quench for a hydrated, dewy finish.

We hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday!

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