Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Summertime

There are several Young Living essential oil singles and blends that are very helpful in the summer. Listed below are a few suggestions to have on hand. For more detailed information, please contact me directly.

Insect Repellent:

Peppermint alone is great; mix several drops in distilled water and spray on exposed skin. Australian Blue and Palo Santo also repel mosquitoes.

Or, mix up this effective blend:

10 drops Citronella

10 drops Peppermint

10 drops Idaho Tansy

Mix thoroughly in that order and then add to 4 oz. distilled or spring water in a spray bottle. (Always shake the mixture before using.)

(Please note:  I can prepare blends for you if you prefer.)

To cover a larger area, try diffusing citronella in a Young Living diffuser.

Tick Removal:

Apply 1 drop cinnamon, oregano or peppermint on a cotton swab and apply to tick. Then wait for it to release its head before removing from your or your pet’s skin.

Other tips:

   

Peppermint:  Very cooling when applied to the back of the neck. Add a drop to a bottle or glass of water to increase energy. Apply to areas of pain for headaches (avoid eyes). Can be used as an insect repellent and can relieve itching.

Ginger or Peppermint: Can relieve motion sickness and other digestive issues.

Lavender: Use for sunburn, insect bites, allergies, cuts, scrapes, and itching. I also love Young Living LavaDerm, a spray that includes both lavender and aloe vera.

Purification: Greatly reduces swelling and itching due to insect bites.

PanAway, Deep Relief, Helichrysum: All are good for pain relief.

Use Purification, Thieves, or Peppermint for poison ivy or poison oak.

Purification or Melrose can be used for swimmer’s ear.  (DO NOT put the oils directly into the ear canal. Rub around the outer ear or put a drop on a cotton ball and place gently just inside the ear.)

Thieves products: Take Thieves Spray or Wipes with you to disinfect while traveling. The Waterless Hand Purifier is fabulous and does not dry out your hands.

For pets, use Animal Scents Shampoo and Ointment for healthier coat and skin.

These are just a few of the many ways to use essential oils this summer. If you have a question about what to use for another issue, please contact me.

Have a wonderful summer!

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Aromatherapy: Using Essential Oils for Emotional Issues

Essential oils can be of great assistance when we are trying to move beyond emotional barriers.  The aldehydes and esters – two of the many chemical constituents – of certain essential oils calm and soothe the central nervous system (both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems).  These substances allow us to relax instead of letting anxiety build up in our body.  Anxiety creates an acidic condition that activates the transcript enzyme, which then transcribes that anxiety on the RNA template and stores it in the DNA.  That emotion then becomes a predominant factor in our lives from that moment on.

Because essential oils also affect the amygdala and pineal gland in the brain, they can help the mind and body by releasing emotional trauma and sharpening focus.

Instead of being overwhelmed by an emotionally charged situation, use essential oils by diffusing, adding them to a bath, or wearing like cologne.

For clients with very deep issues, I use Young Living essential oils coupled with procedures from "Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils," by Carolyn L. Mein, D.C.

Dr. D. Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils, has created many blends that can help with emotional issues.  Here are a few suggestions:

Valor – anger, anxiety, depression, despair, grief/sorrow, guilt, jealousy, shock

Joy – depression, despair, shock

Clarity – confusion

Envision – depression

Magnify Your Purpose – grief/sorrow, guilt

Forgiveness – anger, despair, jealousy, resentment

White Angelica – abuse, anger, fear, jealousy, panic, resentment

If you are struggling to resolve old or recent issues, contact me to schedule a consultation.

(Information for this article from "Essential Oils Desk Reference," compiled by Essential Science Publishing, Fourth Edition.)

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110 Iowa Lane, Suite 201

Cary, NC  27511

919-270-5868

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Aromatherapy: Why are Pure Essential Oils so Crucial?

Like most things in life, all essential oils are not created equal. Many are watered down, cut, or even artificial imitations. They may smell nice, but they cannot deliver the healing possibilities that come from true, authentic essential oils; with pure oils, the healing abilities are simply amazing.

The only essential oils I use on myself and my clients are from Young Living. Their "Seed to Seal" process ensures that only the highest-quality essential oils from around the world are used in the final product. Briefly, this means the company authenticates quality at each stage of the production process by verifying plant species, growing and cultivating plants carefully, properly distilling the pure plant essence, testing to verify the optimal level of constituents, and expertly bottling the final product. No other company in the world invests as much research, innovation, quality, and personnel in their products.

To be sure you are using the best oils available, ask a few questions of the manufacturer: How do they verify source, authenticity, and proper preparation? Who oversees the manufacturing process, and what is their expertise? Does the company have firsthand knowledge of each part of the supply chain? How long have they been in business? Have they invested in their own facilities, farms, distillation, manufacturing, and laboratories? If the answer to any of your questions only leaves you with more questions, maybe it’s time to investigate another supplier.

If you'd like to learn more about why and how Young Living has the purest oils available, please take a few moments to watch this video.

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Aromatherapy

Part 2: Raindrop Technique

{Note: It cannot be emphasized enough that only pure, therapeutic-grade oils are used. I use only Young Living Essential Oils in my practice because the purity and quality are impeccable.}

Having a Raindrop Technique Aromatherapy Massage is a wonderful introduction to Aromatherapy! The Raindrop Technique is a truly remarkable procedure that combines a variety of energy medicine and natural modalities. Developed by D. Gary Young, ND & DOC* in the 1980s, it includes the use of several anti-bacterial essential oils (both as aromatics and as direct topical agents),   a series of specific techniques along the spinal muscles and feet, and the application of moist heat. Since its development, it has brought relief to thousands suffering from chronic back pain. Studies continue to support and verify the principles upon which the Raindrop Technique is based. It not only helps heal the spine, but it also benefits other body systems, including the mental and emotional functions of the brain.

In addition to pain reduction, the many benefits include reduced inflammation, improved circulation, stress relief, improved immune function, and the release of pent-up negative emotions. It can also help prevent the bacterial and viral causes of spinal misalignment, including scoliosis and kyphosis.

                   

To address other health issues, the Raindrop Technique can be customized by substituting standard Raindrop Technique essential oils with other oils that specifically target the relevant issue. In addition to physical issues, emotional issues can be addressed by changing the oils used.

The benefits of the Raindrop Technique go well beyond the physical benefits of massage. It can help improve every aspect of life – physical, mental, and emotional – often relieving a variety of issues in a single treatment. Not only does it help relieve pain and restore physical well-being, it can also set in motion healing processes that will last for weeks or even months.

*(ND) Naturopathic Doctor; (DOC) Doctor of Chiropractic

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Aromatherapy

Part 1: What is Aromatherapy?

{Note: It cannot be emphasized enough that only pure, therapeutic-grade oils are used. I use only Young Living Essential Oils in my practice because the purity and quality are impeccable.}

Aromatherapy is the use of ultra-pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Essential oils can be applied topically, inhaled, and even ingested.

Essential oils are some of the oldest and most concentrated natural extracts known, exerting significant antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hormonal, and psychological effects. They have the ability to penetrate cell membranes, travel throughout the blood and tissues, and enhance electrical frequencies. When topically applied, they can travel throughout the body in a matter of minutes.

The ability of essential oils to act on both the mind and the body is what makes them truly unique. They have a chemical structure that is similar to that found in human cells and tissues. This makes them compatible with human protein and enables them to be readily identified and accepted by the body. The powerful life force inherent in many essential oils gives them an unmatched ability to communicate and interact with the cells of the human body.

Amazingly, their very complexity keeps them from disturbing the body’s natural balance, or homeostasis; if one component exerts too strong an effect, another component may block or counteract it.

Major benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils include:

·         They are small enough in molecular size to quickly penetrate the tissues of the skin.

·         They are capable of penetrating cell membranes even if the membranes have hardened due to oxygen deficiency. According to Jean Valnet, M.D., essential oils can affect every cell of the body within 20 minutes and are then metabolized like other nutrients.

·         They stimulate blood flow, increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery, according to research at the University of Vienna.

·         They are some of the most powerful known antioxidants as determined by the ORAC test* developed at Tufts University. They are antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiviral, and antiseptic. Some have been shown to destroy all tested bacteria and viruses.

·         They can aid detoxification of the cells and blood.

·         They promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

*Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) measures antioxidant capacities.  Antioxidants reduce free radical damage to cells. Free radicals contribute to aging and have been linked to many disorders, including cancer, arthritis and inflammation, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes.

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110 Iowa Lane, Suite 201

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