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Joy and Gratitude

Monday, November 10th, 2008

“Joy Essential Oil” “Gratitude Essential Oil”

Now is a time of great Joy and Gratitude. We have so much to be joyous and grateful for…we have a new President elect who has brought our nation new hope, the promise of change and has renewed our belief that anything is possible, we have wonderful friends […]

Peace and Calming for These Interesting Times

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

“Peace and Calming Essential Oil”

Right now we are living in some very interesting times with the elections coming up, the stock market crash and the housing crisis going on. It can be very easy to start getting caught up in the widespread panic, fear and pandemonium that seems to be spreading globally.
I know this […]

All About Orange Essential Oil

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

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ESSENTIAL OIL of Orange (Citrus sinensis) is a fun cheery oil that is one of my all-time favorites and one that is perfect for someone just being introduced to essential oils. Orange essential oil has many uses both physiologically and emotionally.

Orange essential oil helps prevent the growth of bacteria and […]

Say Goodbye Cellulite with Essential Oils

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

“Essential Oils” “Treating Cellulite”

We are well into summer now and swimsuit season is in full swing. One of the major concerns for practically every woman during swimsuit season is the dreaded C word…cellulite…that lumpy, dimpled, orange-peel texture that seems to target skin on thighs, bottom and backs of arms and is the shame and […]

The Aromatherapy Essentials for Traveling

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

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I recently stumbled across a really cool essential oils website: www.abundanthealth4u.com and they had a really great travel tips article that you should check out.
Some of the topics include:
Taking Aromatherapy With You on the Plane
Carrying Liquids on U.S. Flights (3-1-1 Rule)
Dealing With Pressurized Cabin Air
Airsickness
Disinfecting/Sanitizing (seats, luggage handles, etc.)
Calming Children
Taking Aromatherapy […]

Create Your Own Aromatherapy Sparkling Bath Salts

Monday, July 14th, 2008

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An Introduction to Essential Oils

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

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Essential oils were mankind’s first medicine. From Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts, we know that priests and physicians have been using essential oils for thousands of years.
Today modern science is rediscovering the wisdom of the ancients.
Essential oils are able to reach deep into the recesses of our brains, cross over the chemical […]

Essential Oils that Kill Bacteria & Fungus

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

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The Most Powerful Anti-Fungal Essential Oils
Essential oils of cinnamon, clove, lemongrass, geranium, and thyme were equal or superior to the powerful anti-fungal drug, Hexaconazole.
The essential oil of cinnamon at a 0.04% concentration completely stopped the growth of 35 different fungi.
Clove essential oil, and its primary constituent, eugenol, […]

All about Lavender Essential Oil

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

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Lavender Essential Oil is often referred to as the universal oil, because there is such a multitude of uses for this oil, such as cuts, bruises, burns, headaches, and insomnia.
LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia)
ACTION: Antiseptic, analgesic, antitumoral, anticonvulsant, sedative, anti-inflammatory. Lavender essential oil is beneficial for cleansing cuts and wounds and is […]

The Powerful Thieves Essential Oil Blend

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

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Thieves Essential Oil Blend™

This blend was created from research about a group of 15th-century thieves who rubbed oils on themselves to avoid contracting the plague while they robbed the bodies of the dead and dying. When apprehended, these thieves disclosed the formula of herbs, spices, and […]

Essential Oils Testimonials - Insect Bites

Friday, May 30th, 2008

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I am living proof chiggars DO NOT itch when you apply Melaleuca essential oil on them! And you are safe wearing sandals with Peppermint essential oil. Folks with boots and no Peppermint essential oil are in for a meetin’ with chiggars!
I got into the shower and washed off with a wash […]

Treating Insect Bites With Essential Oils

Friday, May 30th, 2008

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Essential oils are ideal for treating most kinds of insect bites. Essential oils such as Lavender and Peppermint reduce insect bite-induced itching and infection.
Single oils:
Lavender, Eucalyptus globulus, Citronella, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Rosemary
Blends:
Purification (contains: Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia) lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida), and myrtle […]

Using Essential Oils as Insect Repellents

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

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Instead of bringing out the harmful pesticides and chemical ointments here’s some natural earth friendly options for dealing with those pesky insects.
Insect Repellent Essential Oils:
Single Essential Oils: Peppermint, Spearmint, Eucalyptus radiata, Lemon, Lavender, Tea Tree, Cedarwood, Idaho Tansy, Rosemary, Patchouli, Citronella, Lemongrass, Thyme, Sage
Essential Oil Blends:
Purification (contains: Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), […]

Testimonials for Lemon Essential Oil

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

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Recently I painted chairs on a concrete driveway using spray paint. I was barefoot on the beautiful summer evening, not realizing that as I stepped onto the drop cloths a paint mist was covering my tootsies. I looked at the bottom of my feet that evening and my feet were COVERED […]

Great Recipe Ideas Using Lemon Essential Oil

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

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For homemade lemonade, in a blender mix the juice of 2 squeezed lemons, 2 drops of Lemon essential oil, 2 tablespoons of honey or blue agave and two cups of pure water. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your own taste.
Add a couple of drops […]

Amazing Uses of Lemon Essential Oil

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

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 In aromatherapy Lemon essential oil has an amazingly wide range of uses. The lemon conjures up images of freshness and cleanliness and sunshine and lemonade. Research by Jean Valnet, M.D., showed that vaporized Lemon essential oil can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, staphylococcus […]

Essential Oils Methods of Application

Monday, May 26th, 2008

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Pure essential oils have a wide range of therapeutic benefits. The method used to apply the essential oils can absolutely affect the results you receive. So the following is a look at some of the various ways to use and apply essential oils especially if you are just discovering essential […]

Megahertz Frequency and Essential Oils

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

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Frequency is a measurable rate of electrical energy that is constant between any two points. Everything has an electrical frequency. As measured in megahertz , grade A essential oils range from 52- 320 MHz .

Bruce Tainio of Tainio Technology in Cheny, Washington, developed new equipment to measure the bio-frequency of humans and foods. […]

Are Your Essential Oils PURE?

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

“Essential Oils” “AFNOR”

Producing the purest of oils can be very costly because it may require several hundred pounds, or even several thousand pounds of plant material to extract one pound of pure essential oil. For example, one pound of pure melissa oil sells for $9000 - $15,000.
Although this sounds quite expensive, one must realize that […]

The Corruption of Essential Oils

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

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Throughout the world, most operations distill cypress for only 1 hour and 15 minutes. Even though the oil is considered pure, it may only contain a fraction of its possible complex chemistry and therapeutic value.
In France, lavender that is produced commercially is often distilled for only 15 minutes with a steam temperature of up […]

Chemical Components of Essential Oils

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Essential oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled from plants (including their respective parts such as seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots, flowers, fruit, etc.) They are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs. One of the factors that determine the purity of an oil is its chemical constituents.
These constituents can be affected […]