June 2009

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Essential Oils for Blisters and Boils

June 7, 2009 in Aromatherapy, Best Essential Oils, Clove, First Aid tips, Foot, How do I use, Lavender, Oregano, Tea Tree / Melaleuca, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Thyme, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Using Young Living essential oils for treating minor discomforts is such a pleasure. The purity of their oils and the effectiveness cannot be beat. The best part of using Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils is how quickly I can see results. Here are a couple First Aid tips for common issues with feet.

Foot care for pretty feet.

Blisters

Blisters are created when fluid is trapped under the skin. They can be caused by physical injury (ie., chemical burns, sunburns) or microbial infestation (ie., fungal and viral diseases such as Herpes simplex, athlete’s foot, etc.).

Blisters First Recommendations: Tea tree, Melrose

Other Single Oils: Lavender, Roman or German Chamomile

Blends: Purification

Application

Topical: dilute 50:50 (one part essential oil to one part carrier oil), apply to blistered area 3-5 times daily, as needed

Other Young Living Topical Treatments: Lavaderm Cooling Mist (spray)

Boils

Boils (carbuncles are groups of boils) are caused by bacterial infection which creates a pus-filled hair follicle. They can be easily treated with antiseptic essential oils including melaleuca and clove.

Boils First Recommendations: Melaleuca ericifolia, Melrose

Other Single Oils: Clove, Thyme, Oregano, Tea Tree (Melaleuca)

(Note: Clove, Thyme and Oregano are spicy oils, so you will always need to use a carrier oil, such as Young Living’s V-6)

Other Blends: Purification, Thieves

Application

Topical: dilute 50:50 (one part essential oil to one part carrier oil), apply 2-3 drops on location 3-6 times daily.

Related skin care articles:

Dry Cracked Skin Testimonials Using Young Living Products

Using Essential Oils for Corns, Sore Feet and Athlete’s Foot

Aromatherapy Foot Bath Recipe

Essential Oils and Skin Care

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Cool Down with Peppermint

June 7, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Baby / Infant, Cooking with Essential Oils, First Aid tips, Kids, Peppermint, Quality / Pure, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

When you think of fresh peppermint what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Cool, refreshing, alertness of mind right? Those are the properties that peppermint essential oil is well known for providing the human body. The menthol in peppermint is what naturally gives it that fresh, pick-me-up scent and sensation While peppermint is also known for providing cooking and soothing relief to achy muscles it also has other ‘cooling’ uses.

On a very hot day, up here in the otherwise cool and overcast Pacific Northwest, I was with a group of friends and we were just roasting in the near 90 degree temperatures. You know how it makes you feel; sticky, cranky, groggy and slightly head achy. Well, that’s how we all were feeling – YUCK!

I happened to have my bottle of Young Living peppermint essential oil in my purse and offered my friends a drop to rub on the back of their necks, and suggested they put a drop in each of their glasses of water. I knew what to expect as I have used peppermint for several years now, still it was fun to see their responses.

Peppermint, when applied topically, at first it feels slightly warm on the surface of the skin but then almost as quickly, the feeling turns cool and refreshing, penetrating down deep into the muscles.

A drop in a glass of water, well…let’s just say it makes you feel like you could be in the Peppermint Patty commercial… where you instantly get that rush of a fresh sensation, that of standing on a mountaintop with cool breezes blowing through your long flowing beautiful hair. You get the picture.

Now, don’t go running out there and splashing peppermint essential oil all over your body or pouring gobs of it in your water like crazy.. fact is, one drop of peppermint essential oil is equal to 28 cups of peppermint tea – Yes, 28 cups! So, for an adult, one drop is plenty! This is the power of therapeutic-grade essential oils.

So let’s say you’re with children who are getting over-heated on a hot summer’s day while you’re at a picnic or BBQ. You can put one drop on the soles of their feet. You really don’t want to apply peppermint essential oil elsewhere to a child’s skin as peppermint is way too potent for that. Or, if you do you must dilute it first with a carrier oil, such as Young Living’s V-6. For that you would use one drop of peppermint to a tablespoon of carrier oil and this can be applied to children’s shoulders, if they’re over 6 years of age.

As for making a cooling peppermint beverage for them, try adding one drop of peppermint oil to a ‘pitcher’ of water or lemonade so it’s diluted enough for their smaller bodies.

Note: Peppermint is too potent to use on very young children and infants. Additionally, peppermint should also not be applied to any type of open would either. Further, pregnant women should consult with their doctor before using essential oils.

Peppermint oil can also be beneficial when an adult or child has a fever. Put 2-5 drops on the soles of the feet (starting out with two drops to see if that’s going to be enough to bring the fever down)

I’ve also found a drop of peppermint in my water while driving during long hot trips or while taking classes to be excellent! It makes my body feel cool and it keeps me alert while driving or staying alert during a long class.

For all of these reasons… peppermint is always a a summertime favorite with me, and always in my First Aid kit.

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Raising Grandchildren Requires a Village

June 7, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Antioxidant, Application, Aromatherapy, Blends, Carrier Oils, Chemicals / Toxic, Cold / Flu, Family Health, Foot, Immune System, Kids, NingXia Red Juice, Thieves by Jonell Elder | No comments

Now a days grandchildren are being raised by grandparents, due to unfortunate situations that happen in many peoples lives. This can be very difficult to cope with for both the child and the grandparents. It is so important for friends and other family members to realize that help is needed. The children need a village to help raise them.

One way to help would be to help introduce the different ways for natural remedies, so that their lives are healthier and as free of toxins and chemicals as possible.

NingXia Red Juice

Two very important health enhancing products are NingXia Red and Thieves essential oil blend.

NingXia Red helps with antioxidants, the immune system, and a list of many other helpful benefits. NingXia Red has the highest levels of naturally occurring, age-defying S-ORAC activity to help support immune function, cardiovascular health, and nourish the eyes.

1. Begin the day both you and the child with 1 ounce of NingXia Red with 1 ounce of water.

2. Begin the day with Thieves essential oil applied to the bottoms of the feet. Read more on application of essential oils to the feet.

Thieves is a proprietary essential oil blend and was university tested for its cleansing abilities. It is highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health. Thieves may protect from the “bugs” that are so rampant in schools.*

Before your grandchild puts on their shoes for the day, take a moment to first drop 1-2 drops of the essential oil and about 1/8 teaspoon of V6 carrier oil onto the palm of your hand, stir three times in a clock like motion, and then apply to the bottoms of their feet. With the remainder of the scent that is on your hands, cup your hands over their nose and have them take several nice long deep inhalations. (Be mindful to not touch their face with your hands, just cup your hands about an inch away from their nose and face.)

When essential oils are applied to the bottoms of the feet the essential oil passes easily through our skin and cell membranes within 20 minutes.

There are so many ways to help to achieve optimal health. NingXia Red and Thieves are two wonderful Young Living products that may help us to have a healthier household. When raising grandchildren we need all the help we can get.

Bless all the grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles and friends for aiding the children towards happier, healthier lives and for taking such loving care of them.

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Trauma Life Essential Oil Blend: for emotional challenging times

June 6, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Application, Aromatherapy, Blends, Emotional Release, Essential Oils, First Aid tips, How do I use, Natural Health, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Wellness, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

trauma-life-oil-blend The Young Living essential oil blend called Trauma Life contains many single essential oils that are my favorites. Trauma Life helps to release buried emotional trauma (ie., accidents, death of loved ones, assault, abuse). Helping to combat stress and uproot traumas that cause insomnia, anger, restlessness, and a weakened immune response, make this essential oil blend an excellent option for those who need emotional release from heavy experiences. This is one essential oil I find very valuable for my First Aid kit.

Trauma Life contains the single essential oils of:

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is calming, relaxing, grounding, and emotionally balancing. Clinically researched for its tranquilizing properties. German health authorities have pronounced valerian to be an effective treatment for restlessness and sleep disturbances resulting from nervous conditions. It helps minimize shock, anxiety, and the stress that accompanies traumatic situations.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is relaxant and helps overcome insomnia and anxiety. It combats nervous anxiety, depression, and chaotic energy.
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) elevates the mind and helps overcome stress and despair. It stimulates the limbic region of the brain, the center of emotions. In ancient times, frankincense was known for its anointing and healing powers.
Sandalwood (Santalum album) is high in sesquiterpene compounds which stimulate the pineal gland and the limbic region of the brain, the center of emotions and memory. Used traditionally in yoga and meditation. May help remove negative programming in the cells.
Rose (Rosa damascena) has the highest frequency among essential oils. It creates a sense of balance, harmony, and well-being and elevates the mind. It creates a magnetic energy that attracts love and brings joy to the heart.
Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) improves circulation and helps release feelings of anger promoting forgiveness.
Spruce (Picea mariana) opens and releases emotional blocks, fostering a sense of balance and grounding.
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) stimulates the nerves and helps release negative memories.
Davana (Artemisia pallens) is high in sesquiterpenes which help overcome anxiety.
Citrus hystrix has aldehydes and esters that are calming and sedating.

Ways to use Trauma Life essential oil blend:

Diffuse: add several drops to your Young Living Diffuser and diffuse 30-60 minutes at a time, 2-4 times a day.
Directly inhale: put one drop in palm, rub palms together and cup hands over the nose without touching the face or eyes.
Add 4 drops to 1/4 cup sea salt or Epsom Salts and add to warm bath water.
Apply a drop on the soles of the feet, chest, forehead, nape of neck, behind ears, and along spine raindrop-style.
Dilute 1 part Trauma Life with 15 parts V-6 Massage Oil or olive oil for body massage.
Put 4-8 drops on cotton ball and locate on A/C vents.
Add 2 drops to a wet cloth and put in clothes dryer (a homemade dryer sheet).

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Organic Farming for the Best Essential Oils

June 5, 2009 in Best Essential Oils, Buy / Purchase, Chemicals / Toxic, Eco-Friendly, Education, Essential Oils, Harvest, Quality / Pure, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Young Living Farms by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

The key to producing oils that are of genuine therapeutic quality starts with the proper cultivation of the herbs in the field. Growing herbs for essential oils starts with growing crops organically, there is much more to producing a high quality essential oil than raising plants organically.

Plants should be grown on virgin land uncontaminated by chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides. They should also be grown away from nuclear power plants, factories, interstates, highways, and heavily-populated cities, if possible.
Because robust, healthy plants produce higher quality essential oils, the soil should be nourished with enzymes, minerals, and organic mulch. The mineral content of the soil is crucial to the proper development of the plant, and soils that lack minerals result in plants that produce inferior oils.
Land and crops should be watered with deep-well, reservoir, or watershed water. Mountain stream water is best because of its purity and high mineral content. Municipally-treated water or secondary run-off water from residential and commercial areas can introduce undesirable chemical residues into the plant and the essential oil.
Different varieties of plants produce different qualities of oils. Only those plants that produce the highest quality essential oil should be selected.
The timing of the harvest is one of the most important factors in the production of therapeutic-grade oils. If the plants are harvested at the wrong time of the season or even at the incorrect time of day, they may distill into a substandard essential oil. In some instances, changing harvest time, by even a few hours, can make a huge differ ence. For example, German chamomile harvested in the morning will produce an oil with far more azulene (a powerful anti-inflammatory compound) than chamomile harvested in the late afternoon.
Other factors that should be taken into consideration during the harvest include the amount of dew on the leaves, the percentage of plant in bloom, and weather conditions during the two weeks prior to harvest.
To prevent herbs from drying out prior to being distilled, distillers should be located as close to the field as possible. Transporting herbs to distillers hundreds or thousands of miles away heightens the risk of exposure to pollutants, dust, mold, and petrochemical residues.

More Articles on Producing High Quality Essential Oils:

What is an Essential Oil and Knowing How to Distinguish the Real Deal from Junk

Essential Oil Production: Proper Distillation Means Everything

About the Young Living Essential Oil Farms

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Muscle Pain After Planting Garden

June 4, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Blends, Buy / Purchase, Chemicals / Toxic, First Aid tips, Foot, Gardening, Muscle Tension / Fatigue, PanAway by Jonell Elder | No comments

Garden planting season is upon us, and for many this is a time of great joy, working hard and getting excited for the day when the seeds begin to pop up their life from the earth. All the hard work from sowing the garden can cause aches and pains that have not been felt since the prior planting season. When aches and pains are “screaming”, what do you reach for to help to ease the pain?

Could it be something that you purchased from the local store that has been in your medicine cabinet for many years? Are you sure of it’s ingredients? Maybe since last year you have become more aware of the fact that a large percentage of products that are available have unsafe chemical ingredients.

There are healthy solutions available and one of these choices is therapeutic-grade essential oils. For aches and pains a good choice that I have found to help alleviate my aches and pains is an essential oil blend of PanAway.

Here are the steps I would take that may help with relief to your aching muscles.

Put 3-5 drops of PanAway onto the palm of your hand.
Put approximately 1/4 teaspoon of V6 or a carrier oil, such as virgin olive oil with the PanAway.
Stir the mixture clockwise, three times. This gets the energy flowing more.
Apply PanAway and V6 to your aching muscles.
Next drop 2-4 drops of PanAway onto the palm of your hand.
Put approximately 1/4 teaspoon of V6 or a carrier oil, such as virgin olive oil with the PanAway.
Apply this mixture to the bottoms of your feet.
With the remainder of the scent that is on your hands, cup your hands over your nose and take several nice long deep inhalations. (Be mindful to not touch your face with your hands, just cup your hands about an inch away from you nose and face.)

When essential oils are applied to the bottoms of the feet the essential oil passes easily through our skin and cell membranes within 20 minutes. (Read more on foot care)

Another very convenient product is Deep Relief Roll- On, it is easy to apply and fits nicely in your pocket or purse. Deep Relief Essential Oil Roll is a proprietary blend of oils specially formulated to relieve muscle soreness and tension. Peppermint, Wintergreen, Copal, and Palo Santo essential oils as well as others play an integral part of healing in this blend. Deep Relief is offered in the portable convenience of a roll on application.

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