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Happy New Year! I hope that 2006 is treating you well so far. We are having a mild winter (except for that really, really
cold week in December). We are having a challenging Chinook season here – our house “hums” in the high winds too often for my taste! However, I am appreciating the earlier sunrises, later sunsets, and days when the wind doesn’t roar through Boulder County. However, the high country has LOTS of snow and that is always a good thing around here! Nancy Massage News
Just this – I have the BEST clients in my practice! I have so enjoyed getting to know all of you. And I truly appreciate being a part of your on-going wellness. Thank you so much! Essential Oil Tip for January
With all the cold and flu bugs going around, remember to keep a bottle of Thieves oil handy. This blend of cinnamon, clove, lemon, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary has been shown through scientific research to kill 98+% of airborne micro-organisms. I don’t leave home without it. I put it on the bottoms of my feet; I put a drop in water and drink it; I even put a drop on my tongue and swallow it with some water; I diffuse it. And of course, my favorite way – open the bottle and sniff! January’s Oil Story
Well, it is actually a Thanksgiving story . . . just haven’t written a newsletter since then. While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, in a moment of distraction, I cut my thumb. I will skip the details, but suffice it to say, I thought I would have to go to the emergency room for stitches. But first, I decided to see if Helichrysum essential oil, known for its ability to stop bleeding, amongst other things, would help. Fortunately, Bob walked into the room while I was trying to open the bottle with my teeth! When I uncovered the cut, he poured several drops of helichrysum on my thumb. I applied pressure for a few minutes, and then we repeated the application of helichrysum. It took 4 or 5 rounds of this for the bleeding to slow enough so I could put a bandage on. I changed the bandage every hour of so, applying a drop of helichrysum. I did not need to go to the emergency room. And dinner was only delayed about 45 minutes! I continued to put a drop of helichrysum on the cut every time I changed the bandage. I also added a drop of Melrose (a blend of oils that helps the body fight off infection). One interesting thing about the way helichrysum helps the body heal is that it heals from the inside out. A benefit of this is, since tissue near the skin does not close over the wound, infection does not get sealed deep inside. I was careful to keep it clean and dry. I applied the oils several times a day. Within a few days, I was “all better”. Once the skin healed, I added some geranium oil to encourage the nerves to heal. I decided to not use more helichrysum after this, as I wanted the scar as a reminder of how important it is to stay ‘present’ and focus on what I am doing in the moment. Too often, I find myself doing one thing while my mind is thinking about other things. Not being present when in the presence of sharp objects can be dangerous! As a footnote: I have 2 or 3 different ‘brands’ of helichrysum in the house. I used Young Living’s with my Thanksgiving wound, as I know that this is a very high quality, therapeutic grade oil. As it costs about $1.00 per drop, I have tried other brands that cost much less and come from companies who have good quality control and good products (Kobashi and Amrita). A couple of weeks ago, I used those oils on a small cut. The Kobashi helichrysum worked better than the Amrita, but not as well as the Young Living. This confirms, for me, that paying a premium price for a top-quality therapeutic grade oil is well worth it. (When I realized how much a co-pay for an emergency room visit would have cost me, the half bottle of helichrysum (about $30-$40) I used on my Thanksgiving injury was a real savings!) YL Helichrysum 5 ml bottle $63.75/wholesale; $83.88/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 February 15th, Peace & Calming is 10% off. From February 16th – March 15th, Joy 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 was President of this Board for several years – provides scholarships to very, very deserving women. 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. I have been an advisor for several years and now write grants for RMER – works with at-risk children and adolescents and horses. United Warrior Survivor Foundation – www.frogfriends.com. Has been very supportive and helpful with my daughter these last few challenging years – committed to provide transition assistance to surviving spouses of Special Forces personnel. Rocky Mountain School for the Gifted and Creative – www.rms.org. I am on their Advisory Council – providing a much needed service to talented and gifted children. 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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