Spring has sprung and so have the bugs! Are you concerned about the ingredients in many insect repellents? 

Listen to today's podcast to get the deets on insect repellents.

Visit https://thyme4you.net for more information. Click on Learn about Essential Oils for a free, no-obligation class that will be emailed to you or click on Send a Note to let me know what information you'd like for living a healthier lifestyle.

Today is Friday so if you are counting the minutes until your weekend, my wish is that you will have just that – a weekend filled with fun, rest and happiness.

I have another wish for you today so please take a few minutes to listen to this podcast.

Between April 1st and April 21st, I'll be doing a Facebook Live on my page - Thyme for You - Sharon and Bill Rhodes - to talk about Oola for Christians. I would be so honored if you would join me to learn more about Oola. 

Oola means live a life that's "ooh la la;" a life that is filled with awesomeness. Are you so worn down, tired, discouraged that you no longer believe that your life could be awesome?

You are very special and were created for a purpose. Let Oola help you discover that purpose and/or bring better balance into your life in 7 key areas.

Please join me on my Facebook page to learn more. 

You’ve heard me say so many times, “you are what you eat.” You've also heard me encourage you to eat several servings of fresh fruits and veggies every day.

All of that remains true yet the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) recently released the updated list of the dirtiest foods. By dirty, I mean containing the most pesticides which makes those foods unhealthy for us.

Beautiful, juicy, sweet strawberries are top on the list of the Dirty Dozen followed by spinach and kale. 

What should you do? How can you eat healthier and be sure your children eat healthier? Listen for more information. Visit my website, thyme4you.net, for additional information about healthy living.

Do you feel worried, fearful or very tense about things? If so, you may be experiencing anxiety.

40 million adults in the US who are age 18 and over experience significant anxiety. That’s almost 20% of the total population! That’s a lot of anxiety!

What is even more disturbing is the fact 25% of teenagers, those are our children between ages 13 and 18, are affected by anxiety. This makes them more likely to perform poorly in school, miss out on important social experiences, and engage in substance abuse.

If anxiety is affecting your everyday life, you need to seek medical attention. In the meantime, here are some lifestyle changes that may help.

Are you facing a physical move? Do you need to let go of some physical things in order to move forward into a better life?

Letting go of things can be difficult. It can be paralyzing or it can be liberating and sometimes it can be both.

As I prepare to let go of some things that have been in our family for decades, I’m experienced both so in this podcast I’d like to share some thoughts with you with the intention that if you’re experiencing either, or both, it will give you perspective and solace when needed.

For the past couple of podcasts, I’ve been talking about balancing your life in key areas like health, your job, your family, your finances and even the amount of fun you’re having.

I’ve talked about a concept – a lifestyle – called Oola.

Oola was coined by two doctors – Dr. Troy Amdahl and Dr. Dave Braun – who left their practices so they could live a more balanced life. A life that had more purpose, was healthier and created more happiness for them and those around them.

And Drs. Troy and Dave have issued a 21-day Oola for Christians challenge that begins on April 1st.

Today, I’m inviting you to join me on that challenge. The timing is perfect as we say goodbye to winter and all those blahs and welcome spring. A time of renewal and growth.

Listen for more details.

Oola originates from the word “oo la la. It’s a lifestyle – that state of awesomeness that you enjoy when your life is balanced and growing in 7 key areas. Dr. Troy Amdahl and Dr. Dave Braun travel the world sharing the message of Oola and I want to share it with you, too.

The 7 key areas of balance and growth are:

• Faith

Additionally, there are 7 key Oola Blockers - things that hold you back from achieving the Oola life. And, 7 key Accelerators will help to propel you into that Oola life. 

Please stay tuned starting April 1st as I share with you the Oola for Christians 21-day challenge being offered by Dr. Troy and Dr. Dave, the Oola guys.

You can follow my Facebook page - Thyme for You - Sharon and Bill Rhodes or visit my website, https://thyme4you.net for more information.

Today’s world is moving at breakneck speed and almost everyone I talk to says they’re busy, overwhelmed, exhausted, or burned out. Can you relate?

Rest is so important to your overall health and well-being. Rest is part of the rhythm of life. Rest is part of God’s plan for how we live.

All work and no play....yet there's more to rest than work and play. Listen to learn more and to hear about a 21-day challenge to add balance and growth to your life.

Join me on Facebook or on my website, https://thyme4you.net for more info or text me at 301-904-8333.

I’ve always felt a deep connection when I look into my dog's eyes and I've long sensed that he knows when I’m stressed or upset or relaxed. I can see how my moods change his behavior.

 I recently came across an article that confirms this. It said dogs can smell their owner's emotional state, and adopt your emotions as their own. Do you know that even your heartbeats can synchronize?

If you want more info, please text 301-904-8333 and ask for my free webinar on pets.