Imitation crab is actually surimi—a traditional Japanese fish paste made from ground po***ck mixed with starch and seasonings, then shaped and tinted to resemble crab. Its springy texture and neutral flavor make it affordable, versatile, and ideal for dishes like California rolls and crab rangoon. https://cooks.io/3ZNmOHu
02/16/2026
A bright little upgrade for everyday drinks from Rosanne S. of Silver
Spring, Md. Freezing lemon and lime pieces turns citrus into built-in ice cubes that chill without diluting, and gently infuse as they melt. Drop them into water, iced tea, cocktails, or lemonade for a steady hit of fresh flavor from first sip to last.
02/16/2026
A little sunshine, wrapped with love.
When you choose the BOGO Bundle, you'll get doTERRA Cheer™️(5 ml) for FREE! Experience the blend's bright, citrus aroma, created to lift any moment and light up your day.
With fresh, warm notes of citrus and spice, this blend is a gentle reminder that even after long days, joy can still find its way in.
💫 Free with the BOGO Bundle
Available while supplies last.
With love,
doTERRA 🤍
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
"Movement is Medicine!"
Moving your body to music is a fun and exciting experience.
Science has proven that this helps you absorb and maintain any new knowledge when you combine this habit/practice with learning!
Join me, "The Dancing Motivator", this week for Classic Nia or Movement To Heal Nia, either online or in-person*.
Join me, "The Dancing Motivator", tonight* for Moving To Heal Nia on Zoom or in-person at PLP Studios.
Experience a NIA class and feel the difference.
*Please note our classes are subject to change
12/31/2025
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11/21/2025
🌿 Do Essential Oils Stop Working If You Use Them Too Much?
Let’s clear this up once and for all… 💛
If you’ve ever used the same essential oil every day and suddenly felt like it “does nothing” anymore — you’re not imagining it.
But the oil isn’t the problem… your brain is. 😉
Important: This applies to inhalation only — things like diffusing, breathing oils from your hands, inhaling from the bottle, pillow scents, room mists, aromatherapy jewelry, car diffusers, etc.
Topical and internal use work differently and are not affected by this adaptation.
🧠 1. Your nose gets used to the smell
This is olfactory fatigue — when your brain stops noticing a smell you’ve been exposed to for too long.
💛 2. Your emotional system adapts
Oils work through your limbic system (your emotional HQ).
Smell the same oil constantly and your nervous system becomes less responsive to that aroma.
🌬️ 3. Rotating oils keeps inhaled oils effective
Switching oils every few days keeps your emotional pathways engaged — just like changing up your workouts keeps your body responsive.
Try rotating by mood + purpose:
🌙 SLEEP
For calming the mind + dropping into deeper rest
• Lavender Peace
• Ylang Ylang
• Vetiver
Your oils don’t lose power —
your brain just adapts to aromas when you breathe in the same scent too often.
Rotate your inhaled oils to keep the benefits strong.
(Topical and internal use are not affected.)
🧠 The Short + Fun Science Behind It
Here’s why rotating inhaled oils works:
1️⃣ Olfactory Fatigue: Your nose gets bored and stops paying attention.
2️⃣ Limbic Habituation: Your emotional brain reacts less to the same repeated smell.
3️⃣ Sensory Satiety: Your nervous system loves novelty — new scent = new spark.
4️⃣ Diffusion Science: Varied or intermittent aromas have stronger effects than constant sameness.
Rotate inhaled oils every 3–5 days, or whenever you notice the effect wearing off.
Topical + ingesting? Use as normal — no rotation needed. 🌿✨
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FOOT AND HAND REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY
Reflexology is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the whole body on the hands and feet. These reflexes are connected energetically to specific organs and body parts through energy channels in the body. By applying pressure to reflex areas, a reflexologist removes energy blockages and promotes health in the related body area.
DIEN CHAN BEAUTE THERAPEUTIC FACIAL
Multireflexology Dien Chan is a natural therapeutic facial reflexology technique that uses a variety of different tools to stimulate specific areas of the face in order to put the body’s self-regulation processes to work, relieving pain and activating the immune system…all while leaving you with improved facial tone and tightening of the skin.
COMBINATION FACE AND FOOT TREATMENT
Enjoy a wonderful blend of wellness and skincare which will awaken the skin, leaving you glowing and radiant, while calming the nervous system to help reduce pain and tension. Followed by a foot reflexology treatment, you will leave relaxed and rejuvenated.
