Saturday, July 6, 2013

Using Essential Oils in the Garden

Happy Summer Everyone! 
My neighbor and talented landscape designer, ,Michael  Brennan's garden June 2013. 

I received this information from Christina Campbell  recently and wanted to share it with you. 




Essential Oils are simple, organic options to use in the garden.
For plants infested with insects, use one of the following essential oils. Fill a mist spray bottle with 4 oz. of water, add the essential oils and mist the infested plant. Use as little as possible. Several applications, a few  days apart, may be necessary:
  • Spearmint: ants, aphids, caterpillars, black flea beetle, gnats, lice, moths, and plant lice.
  • Peppermint: ants, aphids, bean beetle, cabbage root fly, caterpillars, black flee beetle, flies, lice, moths, and plant lice.
  • Lemongrass: black flea beetle, fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks.
  • Tansy: black fly, carrot fly, fleas, flies, greenfly, mosquitoes, and white fly.
  • Hyssop: aphids, cabbage root fly, moths, and slugs.
  • Thyme: bean beetle, cabbage root fly, cutworm, and ticks.
  • Sage: cabbage root fly, cutworm, nematodes, ticks, and white fly.
  • Rosemary: cabbage root fly and carrot fly.
  • Patchouli: gnats, snails, weevils, and woolly aphids.
  • Pine: slugs, snails, and woolly aphids.
  • Sandalwood: weevils and woolly aphids.
  • Purification: will not only help keep the bugs away, but when applied to a bite or sting, will neutralize the venom. Apply a drop of Purification to wasp, bee, and yellow jacket stings and mosquito bites,too.

A note on storing essential oil from Abundant Health:

We are frequently asked whether or not it is safe to use plastic bottles and containers to hold essential oils. Undiluted essential oils should not be stored in plastic containers, as some properties in many essential oils will break down the plastic, which can destroy the oil and often cause leakage. However, since our plastic bottles and containers are made of the highest grade of plastic, essential oils can be stored in our plastic bottles and containers for several months if the oils are diluted with a carrier oil.
For more information about the types of plastics our bottles and containers are made from, please click here.

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Better Health- Naturally!






Thursday, February 21, 2013

Frankincense - what an amazing oil!

Be sure to deal with a company that grows and knows it's oils!!   Our Young Living Oils are the best and independent lab testing shows that.  An oil might smell nice but if it doesn't have the proper chemical properties, then it won't have the health benefits either.  Please view this to better understand why Young Living Essential Oils are the best. Thank you Jonathan Monto for posting this informative video.  Additional videos on Frankincense:    Our Oman Farm & Distillery
Trees   Quality  Harvesting       Using the Resin Burner
10 m Audio training:  Frankincense



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Frankincense is often a Promotional Item in December.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Sleepless??

Who doesn't have trouble sleeping at times?!  I know I do! Studies have shown that the lack of sleep contributes to a host of health issues- some serious! 
According to webmd.com: (www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/living-with-insomnia-11/daytime-fatigue)

Most people know the dangers of drinking and driving, but think nothing of getting behind the wheel after a sleepless night.  The daytime effect of no sleep can hinder your driving skills to the point where you're impaired the same as if you've had too much to drink.
According to experts, chronic insomnia affects one in 10 people. And while insomnia can affect your safety and the quality of life during the hours you're awake, it can also increase your risk for a variety of other health problems.  In addition to causing daytime fatigue, insomnia increases your risk for other health problems, including:
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Infections
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • Pain
  • Intestinal problems
  • Early death
People with insomnia are twice as likely as well-rested people to have a car crash due to fatigue. They’re eight times more likely to have an accident at work. If they have an injury, insomnia can slow their recovery. In addition, people with insomnia are more likely to:
  • Miss work
  • Make bad decisions
  • Take more risks
  • Have trouble concentrating
  • Be irritable
  • Be depressed
  • Eat foods high in calories

You Don’t Know What You’re Missing

Sleep affects our ability to think, react, remember, and solve problems. One study showed that people who slept six hours or fewer at night for two weeks did just as poorly on mental tests as people who hadn’t slept at all for two nights.  The catch is that we may develop some tolerance to lack of sleep and aren’t aware how much our alertness and performance is really suffering.

“Fatigue” vs. “Sleepiness”

It’s important to distinguish insomnia-related daytime fatigue from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).  The terms are often used interchangeably, even among medical researchers. There are distinct differences, however.
People with EDS feel very drowsy during the day. They’ll typically fall asleep during the day if they’re in a boring or sedentary situation. They might fall asleep while stopped at a stoplight or sitting in a waiting room. EDS is usually caused by sleep apnea, sedatives, or narcolepsy.
People with daytime fatigue don’t fall asleep during the day, but they are very tired. They struggle to get through a normal day’s activities. Symptoms of daytime fatigue include:
  • Weariness, weakness, and/or depleted energy
  • Lack of motivation
  • Poor performance
  • Memory problems
  • Lack of productivity
  • Prone to errors and mistakes
  • Depression
  • Low interest in being social
Fatigue is a more accurate description of what people with insomnia experience. Although they’re sleep deprived, they tend to feel more tired than sleepy. If you have insomnia, you might find it hard to nap. People with insomnia usually see a doctor because of fatigue and poor daytime functioning, not because they have trouble falling or staying asleep.
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Sound familiar?  It did to me, so I found some strategies that work for me- the first being using our Young Living Essential Oils products.  Lavender is well-researched as a sleep aid and ours is pure, organic and ours from seed to seal.  Wonderful in a bath, on a pillow, on your skin (& excellent for irritations)and in massage oils.  Pure enough to be taken internally,our lavender oil can be added to your cooking (google that to see just how many recipes) and drinks, lemonade is my favorite. 

When there's a bigger challenge, I use SleepEssence.  I had tried just melatonin before but discovered it left me groggy in the morning.  Ours seems to have just the right combo-  four powerful Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils that have unique sleep-enhancing properties in a softgel vegetarian capsule for easy ingestion. Combining lavender, vetiver, valerian, and Ruta graveolens essential oils with the hormone melatonin—a well-known sleep aid—SleepEssence is a natural way to enable a full night's rest.  Just one of these works well for me on those nights I'm too keyed up to sleep and I wake w/ NO fuzzy brain the next day.

Sweet Dreams!  

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Better Health- Naturally!
   

Monday, December 10, 2012

Informative Website!

While surfing (the net) this morning, I came across this wonderful website!  Whether you're new to using essential oil or not- please take a look at it.  Melissa is very knowledgeable, she a naturopathic doctor.  Which may lead you to the question:

What is a Naturopathic Doctor?


Naturopathic physicians combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Steeped in traditional healing methods, principles and practices, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. By using protocols that minimize the risk of harm, naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.

So, Western medicine is catching on to the fact that "new" isn't always "better"!  Good to know there are other options available now.  So consider complementary practioners when looking for a doctor. 

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Flu Season!

Well, it's here!  That season that come once a year.  Hopefully you've prepared your body to resist the invasion of germs that we'll all be sharing during the "season of giving".  I boost mine with more hand washing, good sleep, NingXia Red, YL supplements, and, of course, Thieves!!!  Check out this youtube presentation to learn a bit more. 
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Have a happy and HEALTHY New Year! <3  

Monday, October 1, 2012

FREE Corporate Training in Syracuse, NY 10/15/2012

October 15, 2012
Registration: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Join us for a free Young Living Introduction Meeting to get in-depth education you will find nowhere else about our revolutionary new NingXia Red! Our expert presenters will share exclusive information on the wealth of benefits of our antioxidant-packed NingXia Red! 
Not only are Introduction Meetings a great way to stay knowledgeable about the company and our products, but they are also perfect for sharing Young Living and NingXia Red with friends, family, and prospective members of your organization. Make plans to attend this life-changing meeting!  
For more information and to register, please contact Distributor Network Services at 800-371-3515 or Events at 801-418-8900.

This is an excellent chance to learn all about NingXia Red- the gogi berry and essential oil antioxidant drink!
Come meet me and my team!  This event is free AND you save $$$ on shipping by picking up the bottles of NingXia Red there!!  It tastes great and is a wonderful boost to your immune system.  Click here to veiw a short video about it.

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Oils to help the Symptoms of Autism


As a special education teacher, I've often wondered how our essential oils might benefit my students.  Of course, I don't ever use them on students but it does make me wonder how their learning might be improved with the use. If you've wondered that as well, and would like to try our Young Living oils,  contact me!  Remember, NO ONE should be paying more for YL oils than I do!!  Contact me for more info


Oils to Help the Symptoms of Autism 
Oils that are underlined are blends. Oils that are not, are singles.
General oils for Autism are: (single oils) vetiver, frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood (blended oils)Valor, Brainpower, Clarity, Peace and Calming
Nutritional Supplements are: Essentalzyme, Polyzyme, Immupro, NingXia Red juice, and PowermealImpaired Concentration: basil, lemon, peppermint, bergamot, cardamom, rosemary, clary sage, frankincense, Brainpower, Clarity, Harmony, Valor 
Seizures: frankincense, sandalwood, melissa, jasmine, basil, Valor, Aroma Siez,       ExodusII     Supplements: Blue Agave Nectar, Mineral Essence, Master Fomula Vitamins, Vitagreen, Super B, Longevity caps, Power Meal, Sulferzyme
Reduce Anxiety and Fear-Bergamot, Geranium, Clary Sage.  Layer or dilute in V-6 Mixing Oil, (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or Almond Oil) for massage.
Stimulate the Senses-Basil, Lemon, Peppermint, and Rosemary.  Layer or dilute in V-6 Mixing Oil, (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or Almond Oil) for massage.
***Comments–Make sure that no negativity exists when the oils are used because the Autistic child will make those associations when the oil is used again.
Harmony in Body Systems-Acceptance, Clove (aromatic), Geranium (harmonizing), Harmony, Inspiration, Ladysclareol (women), Roman Chamomile,
            Of mind and body-Release
Alone (feelings)–Acceptance, Valor.
DespairAcceptance, Believe, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Fir, Forgiveness, Frankincense, Gathering, Geranium, GratitudeGrounding, Harmony, Hope, Joy, Lavendar, Lemon, Lemongrass, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, spruce, thyme, Transformation, Valor, Ylang Ylang.
Hyperactivity-Citrus Fresh, Lavender, Peace & Calming (gets them off Ritalin), Roman Chamomile, Trauma Life (calming), Valor* (sometimes works better than Peace & Calming). Apply to vitaflex points on the feet and diffuse. 
-Quick Reference Guide for Using Essential Oils Compiled by Connie and Alan Higle
-Essential Oils Pocket Reference
Information about oils for AutismCEDARWOOD (Cedrus atlantica)
Inhaling the oils of Cedarwood increases the ability to think clearly and enhances the awareness needed for effective prayer and meditation. This is because of all the essential oils of the world, Cedarwood contains the highest concentration of sesquiterpenes, which have the ability to pass through the blood-brain barrier and oxygenate the braindirectly upon inhalation by way of the nasal passages and the olfactory nerves. It has been suggested that Cedarwood oil might prevent senility and Alzheimer’s disease.
Key Chemistry: Cedarwood contains 98% sesquiterpenes which deprogram misinformation written in the DNA due to trauma, abuse, loss and ancestral and limiting beliefs. Sesquiterpenes are considered the antidepressant in this valuable aspect.
Cedarwood may also be useful as a general cerebral stimulant.It may be diffused or applied topically as desired.
Fragrant Influence: Stimulates the limbic region of the brain (the center of emotions) and the pineal gland, which releases melatonin. Terry Friedmann, MD found in clinical tests that this oil was able to successfully treat ADD and ADHD (attention deficit disorders) in children. It is recognized for its calming, purifying properties.Application: (1) Apply on location, (2) chakras/vitaflex points, (3) directly inhale, (4) diffuse, or (5) take as dietary supplement (see Appendices E and T).
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Palo Santo(Rachel Note-I have heard that Palo Santo is a kind of “Super Frankincense”.)In spiritual aromatherapy it can be beneficial for meditation, concentration, and for enhancing creativity and learning. (AUTISM)Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens), also known as “Holy Wood,” is an essential oil high in limonene (60-65%), about the same amount found in Young Living’s lemon essential oil. Palo Santo has been used for years in folk medicines and in liniments and has properties similar to frankincense. Palo Santo can also be worn as a perfume to release negative energy. How to use: For topical use, apply 1-2 drops on affected area. For aromatic use, inhale directly as needed or diffuse/humidify for 10-15 minutes daily. Keep in a cool, dark place. ——————–
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating to the mind. Useful for visualizing, improving one’s spiritual connection, and centering, it has comforting properties that help with focusing the mind and overcoming stress and despair.* Frankincense is considered a holy anointing oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. More recently, it has been used therapeutically in European and American hospitals and is the subject of substantial research. Frankincense is also a valuable ingredient in skin care products for aging and dry skin. The ancient Egyptians used it in rejuvenation face masks. Frankincense has an approximate ORAC of 6,125 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter. How to use: For dietary or topical use. When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as soy or rice milk. ———————Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) has a heavy, earthy fragrance similar to Patchouli with a touch of lemon. Vetiver oil ispsychologically grounding, calming, and stabilizingOne of the oils that is highest in sesquiterpenes, Vetiver was studied by Dr. Terry Friedmann for improving children’s behavior. Vetiver may help us cope with stress and recover from emotional trauma and shock.* Vetiver has an approximate ORAC of 742,792 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter. How to use: For dietary, aromatic, or topical use. When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat’s or rice milk.——————Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root has been used for thousands of years forits calming, grounding, and emotionally balancing influences. During the last three decades, it has been clinically investigated for its relaxing properties. Researchers have pinpointed the sesquiterpenes, valerenic acid, and valerone as the active constituents that exert a calming effect on the central nervous system. German health authorities have pronounced valerian to be an effective aid for occasional restlessness and sleep disturbances.* Valerian has an approximate ORAC of 61,935 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter. How to use: For dietary or topical use. When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as soy or rice milk. ——————-
Brain Power™ gives your brain a boost with essential oils that are high in sesquiterpenes; the natural oxygenating compounds that help support healthy brain cell function. Use it to clarify thought and support concentration.* How to use: For aromatic use. Apply over the back of the neck, on the temples, on the soles of the feet, and under the tongue.—————–Clarity™ promotes a clear mind and alertness. It contains stimulating oils, including peppermint and rosemary, which have been used for many years to promote mental activity. A study performed by Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati found that inhaling peppermint oil increased the mental accuracy of students by 28 percent. Clarity™ can also be used to help restore mental alertness or wakefulness when you are experiencing fatigue or drowsiness.* How to use: For aromatic use. Diffuse; put in bath water; put on cotton ball in air vents. Apply on temples, wrists, and neck.



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