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I write this newsletter on the first day of spring. And to celebrate, a snow storm has arrived in Colorado! We got lucky
and only have about half of what was predicted (4-6 inches so far). As I will have to shovel soon, I am pleased that we didn’t get the predicted foot-plus! Several of my hardier bulbs burst into flower last week. I feel fortunate that I got to see them for a day or two! The moisture is appreciated and needed. And it reminds me that spring here is unlike the springs I grew up with in Illinois. Springtime in the Rockies has its own special flavor – wet, snowy, and wonderful! I hope you have a happy Vernal Equinox. Nancy Essential Oil Tip for March
I was on a fairly toxic airplane last Friday night. Lots of sick, sneezing, coughing people – you get the picture. When I woke up Saturday morning, I had that sore throat that can be a forerunner of a cold or other noxious infection. I grabbed my bottle of Melaleuca alternifolia (also known as Tea Tree) essential oil. There is a recommended routine for using Melaleuca to stave off infections in the throat and sinus areas: Place a little on a finger and then put it in my mouth, swish it around and swallow. I repeat this every 10 minutes for an hour (or at least several times) and then do it as needed throughout the day (and for days afterwards if needed). It really helps to take that “I am coming down with something” feeling away. (from Natural Home Health Care by the Penoels). Two days later, I am still using it occasionally, but really feel a lot better! March’s Oil Blend – Believe
Believe is one of my (long list) favorite oils! It is a blend of Idaho balsam fir, frankincense, and rosewood. It is another of the “all-purpose” oils – good for helping the body deal with stress, muscle soreness, gout, and inflammation. Believe supports the circulatory, immune, and respiratory systems. One of the reasons I like Believe is that it combines balsam fir and frankincense oils. Frankincense is a powerful oil. It has a very high frequency (a measurable rate of electrical energy). Lower frequencies are associated with disease and negative moods. The human body generally has a frequency of 62 to 68 megahertz (MHz) during the day. Cold symptoms can lower this to 58 MHz; cancer can have a frequency of 42 MHz. Essential oils’ frequencies range from 52 – 320 MHz. Meditation and prayer have also been found to increase measured frequency levels. An essential oil like Frankincense can boost our body’s frequency through inhalation, topical application, and so forth. The French use balsam fir essential oil for relieving pain, inflammation, burns, cuts, arthritis, as an antibiotic, etc. There is a French study that shows that it inhibits growth in certain breast cancer cell lines. In addition, balsam fir helps the body deal with colds, flu, nervous tension, reducing pain, and wound healing. It is very soothing for stressed and overused muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. I have been using it on a sprained ankle and am getting a good bit of relief from the inflammation and pain. (If I would stay off of my ankle, I am sure it would be healing faster!) It has been shown, in some recent studies, to help the body reduce cortisol levels (an adrenal cortex hormone). Appropriate amounts of cortisol help with proper glucose metabolism, blood pressure regulation, inflammatory response, and immune function. More is secreted when we are in a stressful situation. It gives us a burst of energy (when the fight or flight response kicks in), a burst of increased immunity, and a lower sensitivity to pain. If we find that our lives become continually stressful, we are unable to relax and the cortisol levels do not return to ‘normal’. Sustained high levels in cortisol have been shown to have negative effects on the body, including higher blood pressure, lower immunity, blood sugar imbalances, suppressed thyroid function, lower cognitive functioning, and increased abdominal fat. I have been looking for something to help reduce my cortisol levels and now am using Believe daily, especially at bedtime. Rosewood essential oil is known for its ability to help the skin; soothing it; creating elasticity; slowing the aging process; wound healing; tissue regeneration; and dealing with acne. Aromatically, it helps the body relax and gentles the mind. I use Believe often! I put it on my own tense, tired muscles. In fact, I use it in most of my massages, alone or with some Marjoram, to ‘untie’ those knots I find in people’s muscles. I inhale it and massage it on my temples, neck, and at the base of my skull when I have a headache. I sniff it when I am driving to stay alert. When I need a boost of self confidence, I put some on my wrists and inhale it. I massage it on my feet at bedtime. I also diffuse it – it smells heavenly and makes me feel like I am walking in a beautiful, peaceful forest! References: Reference Guide for Essential Oils and Essential Oils Desk Reference. Believe (10 ml) $15.75 wholesale/$20.72 retail
Specials from Young Living Young Living Essential Oils features different kinds of special offers on essential oils and other products. You can go to their website to see what they are, www.youngliving.com, and sign up for their electronic newsletter and get notified regularly, or ask me. Each month, YL is offering a 10% discount on an essential oil. They often feature a buy-one-get-one-free special, too. Through April 15th, Thyme is 10% off. From April 16th – May 15th, PanAway is 10% off. To find out more about the special, go to www.youngliving.com and click on “Promotions” on the left hand side of the screen. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Giving back to the community is a concept that I embrace heartily, with lots of volunteer time, gift certificates to fundraisers,
and monetary donations. Here are several non-profit organizations that I have personal contact with and think very highly of: Knick O’Time Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation – www.knickotimehorserescue.org. My daughter, Stephanie, and I founded this horse rescue in 2005. Colorado BPW Education Foundation – www.cbpwef.org. I am funding a scholarship here in my son-in-law’s memory. Rocky Mountain Equi-Rhythm – website under construction – Click here to email them. United Warrior Survivor Foundation – www.frogfriends.com. Has been very supportive and helpful with my daughter these last few challenging years. Rocky Mountain School for the Gifted and Creative – www.rms.org. I highly encourage you to support non-profits whose work is aligned with your values. And I am sure that many of you do. There are many other very worthy organizations out there! Ordering essential oils is pretty easy. You can call me and tell me what you would like. You can order on the web at www.youngliving.com. You can call the Live Operator Order Entry line at 1.800.371.2928 or the Automated Order Entry Line at 1.888.880.1549. If you do not have a member number, just give my number (183056) when asked for your referring member and sponsor. To order floral water or Cocoa’s Fly Spray, contact me at 303.499.1607 or click here to email me. Scheduling a massage/ear candling is even easier – just call me or email me to set up a session. I now take MasterCard and Visa when you have a massage or purchase essential oils and floral waters. I can only accept credit cards in person. For more information email Nancy Cebula or call her at 303.499.1607. Nancy Cebula, CMT Aromatics & Massage LLC This information is for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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