WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

CELLS HEALING YOUR CELLS

ESSENTIAL OILS are 

distilled, pressed or otherwise processed 

from very specific parts of particular species of plants. 

 In the case of lavender, the oil is distilled from the flowers, in the case of ginger it's the root, ........ 

and in patchouli it's the leaves. 

ESSENTIAL OILS are made from flowers, leaves, barks, roots, fruits, seeds, grasses, and resins. They're produced in practically every country of the world. 

Oils come from specific species of plant groups. For example, there are over 300 varieties of tea tree in Australia, but only a few produce oil with medicinal properties. 

There are an estimated half-million species of flora in the world, of which about 300 produce an ESSENTIAL OIL which is used in modern aromatherapy. 

Reductionism does not work with essential oils. Tea tree oil is powerfully anti-microgial but it's two main components: terpinen-4-0l (40%) volume and gamma terpinene (28%) are much less so.  

It is the synergistic effect of all the components that makes an essential oil what it is. 

For example in a Rose Oil  there may be over 1,000 compounds, some known and some not, and figuring out how they all work as an integrated unit is not at all easy. 

ESSENTIAL OILS ARE COMPLEX CHEMICAL STRUCTURES THAT WORK NATURALLY FROM THEIR CELLS TO OURS.

HEALTH & WELLNESS 

ESSENTIAL OIL KIT

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ALL OILS IN THIS KIT ARE IN 5ml bottles:

Lemon, Frankincense, Oregano, 

Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Rosemary, Lavender,

Amend (Soothing) Blend, 

Respire (Respiratory) Blend,

Shield Protective Blend, 

and 

Peppermint

WHY ESSENTIAL OILS?

4000 YEARS OF USE

HAVE PROVEN ESSENTIAL OILS

 AS THE NATURAL CURE

LETS TALK AROMATHERAPY

We know that prescriptions were written on clay tablets (the original "tablets") and from these we know that over 4,000 years ago people used flowers, seeds, leaves, fruits, roots, and barks in their medicines.  Among the PLANTS used were THYME, MYRRH and PINE -- which are still used today in the form of ESSENTIAL OILS 

-- and WILLOW, the source of aspirin. 

All over the world, for different reasons, RESEARCHERS are increasingly becoming interested in the fact that these PRECIOUS CONCENTRATED SUBSTANCES ACTUALLY WORK,  and are more than the sum of their component parts. 

Pictures produced by sophisticated technology can now be taken showing AROMA MOLECULES WORKING ON THE BRAIN. These essential oils have powerful aromatic access to the mind, mood, and emotions.  And have also proved to HEAL many types of illness and disease. 

Essential Oils allow you to take CONTROL OF YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. And give you the POWER to help your physical condition. Some are being used in medicines and are being copied and made into synthetics to make money but many are not being accepted by the body because they are not compatible with our bodies and the side affects CAN BE devastating. 

 Humans and plants are related because all living organisms are descended from the same single-cell line. The chemical composition of DNA in plants and people is virtually the same. Just as plant-derived food is more absorbed into our bodies and does us the most good so are the plant based ESSENTIAL OILS.

The question: WHY ESSENTIAL OILS?

Is answered in one phrase:

HEALING NATURALLY

We don't have to wait to be sick before we use ESSENTIAL OILS WE USE THEM SO WE CAN NATURALLY KEEP HEALTHY. 

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WEIGHT GAIN IS INSANE....

....WHEN IT MAKES US FEEL SLUGGISH

HAVE LOW ENERGY, & EMBARRASSED

All of these descriptive words are part of what we feel like when we are struggling with a weight issue. There is no-one-size-fits-all method for every one. While this may be a play on words your plan to lose weight is individual to YOU. It takes your commitment and only YOU can make that decision in your daily life. It is a day-to-day choice and sometimes 

minute-to-minute to stay on track. 

It 'IS" a decision to change our lifestyle to becoming more active, eating more sensibly and getting better rest. Sometimes we even avoid going to the doctor because we are embarrassed of the extra weight we have acquired.

There is ONE change that will help and it's 

GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL. 

It is very potent and therapeutic and created by cold-pressing the rind to extract the oil. The reason it is used for weight loss is: that the oils in this fruit are incredibly beneficial in many ways. The properties of the oil include:

• Antidepressant - needed for good attitude in weight loss
• Antiseptic & Disinfectant - necessary to ward off infections when stress is caused by "change"
• Diuretic - great in losing excess water 
• Energy, Stimulant, & Stamina - helping you to increase your activity levels, LIKE WALKING....

These properties together have a huge appeal to anyone working to lose weight. Grapefruit Essential Oil cleanses the system from the inside-out, perfect for anyone with a sluggish digestive system or a slow metabolism. And it increases your overall system, helping to return your body to it's optimal health.

WE CAN BREATHE IT IN WITH A DIFFUSER, RUB IT ON OUR BODY, AND TAKE IT INTERNALLY WITH CAPSULES (AVAILABLE IN A HEALTH FOOD STORE)

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BABY SMOOTH SKIN

MEN & WOMEN WANT 

SKIN SOFT TO TOUCH

Men and women want to have their skin smooth and healthy. We all need to present ourselves, especially our face, CLEAR 'N CLEAN professionally and all our relationships.

1. CLEANSE face each night with a soap free facial or body wash with a soft sponge or face washer. 

2.  EXFOLIATE, Exfoliation removes dirt, oil build-up and dead skin cells so your moisturizer will work optimally. Sensitive skin 2-3 times a week. I use a scrub with raw sugar, honey and lemon essential oil. 

3.  RINSE WELL, to remove all cleanser and exfoliation products.  Cool water and then pat dry. 

4.  MOISTURIZE, for your skin type and age, apply before you leave the bathroom just after you shower.

5.  SUNSCREEN, apply a facial and body sunscreen everyday when you are going to leave your home.  

SUN HAT, When at the lake or beach for extra protection. This is an important step. BOTH MEN & WOMEN SHOULD WEAR SUN HAT FOR PROTECTION. 

6.  BEDTIME ROUTINE:

 Cleanse, rinse, moisturize with a night time lotion or cream. Add a few drops of DREAM BLEND from Spark Naturals. YOU'LL SLEEP better and your skin will be able to ...

... sleep like a baby while your skin is renewing from your day. 

LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL

Lightens and soothes your face when added to your daily moisturizer.

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DREAM BLEND ESSENTIAL OIL 

Allows you to rest all night long when you add just two drops to your evening moisturizer. 

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BIPOLAR? YOU HAVE COMPANY

BIPOLAR CAN BE CREATIVE 

AND, AT TIMES,  EXHAUSTING...

...BUT YOU DO HAVE COMPANY:

Catherine Zeta Jones, Madonna, Abraham Lincoln, Frank Sinatra, Jim Carey, Jack Nicholson, Ben Stiller, Buzz Aldrin, Alfred Hitchcock, Kurt Cobain and Robert Pattinson. 

These and many others are creative and invaluable individuals. The truth of the matter is that highly successful authors, artists and professionals have bipolar disorder. 

Famous people mentioned here are extraordinary but they are human, and because of their bipolar disorder they face their ups and downs also. Some had more issues dealing with their disorders than others. Just like many of you or members of your family. 

3-DISTINCTIVE TYPES:

BIPOLAR I DISORDER:  Mood swings cause significant difficulty in their jobs, schooling and relationships. Manic episodes can be severe and dangerous.

BIPOLAR II DISORDER:   Less severe than bipolar I. Elevated mood, irritability and some changes in functioning but generally you can carry on with your normal daily routine. 

CYCLOTHYMIC DISORDER:  Is a mild form of bipolar disorder. Depression can be disruptive, but the highs and lows are not as severe as they are with the other types of bipolar disorder.

CAUSES:

• Biological differences. People with bipolar disorder appear to have PHYSICAL CHANGES IN THEIR BRAINS. The significance of these changes is still uncertain but may eventually help pinpoint causes.
• Neurotransmitters. An imbalance in naturally occurring BRAIN CHEMICALS called neurotransmitters seems to play a significant role in bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.
• Hormones. IMBALANCED HORMONES may be involved in causing or triggering bipolar disorder.
• Inherited traits. Bipolar disorder is more common in people who have a BLOOD RELATIVE (such as a sibling or parent) with the condition.
  
  Researchers are trying to find genes that may be involved in causing bipolar disorder.
• Environment. STRESS, ABUSE, significant LOSS or other TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES may play a role in bipolar disorder.

Mayo Clinic suggests that besides learning about your specific kind of disorder and joining a support group:

• 1. Stay focused on your goals. Recovery from bipolar disorder can take time. Stay motivated by KEEPING YOUR RECOVERY GOALS IN MIND and reminding yourself that YOU CAN WORK TO REPAIR DAMAGED RELATIONSHIPS and OTHER PROBLEMS caused by your mood swings.
• 2. Find healthy outlets. Explore healthy ways to CHANNEL YOUR ENERGY, such as hobbies, exercise and recreational activities.
  

STAYING FOCUSED is a key ingredient in keeping your bipolar disorder on track. It will make your RELATIONSHIPS BETTER, your JOB more STABLE, your SLEEP more CONSISTENT, and your UPS and DOWNS will be LESS FREQUENT. 

TRY: 

JEDDY'S BLEND ESSENTIAL OIL 

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DREAM BLEND ESSENTIAL OIL 

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    An awesome affordable essential oil company

that passes their non-multi-    marketing savings on to YOU.

PLACE 3-5 DROPS OF THESE OILS ON THE BOTTOM OF YOUR FEET

WITH OR WITHOUT A CARRIER OIL

YOU CAN ALSO USE A DIFFUSER

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AND 

JUST BREATHE 

MEMORY DECLINE OR MEMORY LANE

EXERCISE LIFTS BRAIN WAVES

so you can have a 

MEMORY LANE

A friend of a colleague recently learned that his mental stimulation boosters work with daily brain exercises. But he got so INTO his brain games and puzzles that he didn't have enough time for his morning walk before work.  HE WAS CONFUSED AS TO WHICH WAS MORE IMPORTANT.

The answer is #1 Physical EXERISE not only strengthens our bodies but it also protects our brains!

Reports prove that our minds are sharper at work, and the usual irritations do not bother those who exercise as much as those who do not exercise. 

• Get Into A Routine: stick to a daily plan so it can improve blood circulation so that much-needed nutrients and oxygen can better nourish your brain
• Fine-tuning Your Exercise Plan: build up your stamina gradually. If you over-do it you become exhausted & soon you will not get enough exercise

• 15 Minutes A Day Is All it Takes: time on your hands for regular exercise? 15 minutes is all that is needed. 
• Make It Challenging & Fun: see how far you go in 15 minutes later increase the distance or time slightly and gradually

#2 GOOD ORAL HYGIENE boosts memory

Mounting evidence shows that huge brain-protective effects of good oral hygiene. Brain inflammation contributes to memory loss, lack of memory retention (at any age), & even Alzheimer's Disease. 

Start young or start now to avoid Chronic gum disease, gingivitis, and tooth decay. Inflammations in other parts of the body cause this reaction but remember the mouth is very near the brain. Bacteria from the mouth enters your blood stream and the research has proven that it has been found in Alzheimer patients at autopsy. 

A few drops of Melaleuca Oil in your rinsing routine after brushing is one way to improve your 

oral hygiene and over-all health.

Melaleuca is from Australia 

and has been used for centuries 

to help the immune system; it acts as a 

stimulant and helps the body fight off disease, bacteria, infection, virus and illness. 

Use a carrier oil like Coconut oil and rub on the bottom of your feet for daily over-all immune building while increasing your daily exercise.

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DEPRESSION'S MASK

PUTTING UP A GOOD FACE 

ISN'T ALWAYS EASY

IT'S ABOUT ACCEPTANCE

Often put on a type of MASK on our FACE that "we feel" is acceptable for all others to see. At times the person behind the mask is experiencing DEPRESSION and others tend to judge some of their behavior as passive and disinterested. That could push the one depressed to be even more isolated. It can create a chemical change in the body that is hard to fight.

Yesterday I attended a class on "Acceptance" taught by a young adult in her mid-twenties. She shared that as a teenager she had major depression. She slowly became suicidal, her parents took her out of high school and she was in treatment for three years. She never felt "enough" while she compared herself to her sisters & others who she felt were more confident, prettier and slimmer. Those feelings drove her into depression. Her recovery was long, difficult and she became addicted to anti-depressants. Finally her body's chemicals were beginning to re-balance. She started being with her family more often and becoming more social. One such time was with her family at a Chinese restaurant and a person came up to her and said, "You are really beautiful!" That simple statement uplifted her and her point was that we should all realize, "that it's always the right time to let someone feel appreciated & ACCEPTED." 

And we should!

Keeping ourselves grounded, have clarity and being more "ACCEPTING" of ourself as well of others is important. To have a deeper sense of calmness and more feelings of good & peace helps us look outside of ourselves and throw away the mask of depression. We can help those feelings surface by the daily use of:

 SPARK NATURALS ZEN GROUNDING BLEND:

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NO MORE MASKS

ONLY CALMNESS AND PEACE

WEIGHT BAIT

THANKSGIVING WILL BAIT YOU

EVERY SINGLE TIME

7-Tips to make 

THANKSGIVING DINNER 

healthier & NOT "weight bait"

1- USE WHOLE GRAIN STUFFING AND NO MORE BUTTER IN YOUR RECIPE. SUBSTITUTE TURKEY GRAVY FOR MOIST FLAVOR

2- USE ROLLS THAT ARE WHOLE GRAIN FOR FIBER & YOU'LL HAVE LESS BECAUSE THEY ARE MORE FILLING

3- BASTE TURKEY PRIOR TO COOKING WITH to cooking OLIVE OIL, ROSEMARY & SAGE AND SALT & PEPPER. NO MORE BUTTER.

4- "FRESH" Steamed Green Beans (ELIMINATE THE CALORIE FAT LADDEN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE) TOPPED WITH 4 SLICES OF BACON & CRUMBLED (NO BACON GREASE) 

5- FRESH FROZEN SWEET CORN ADDED TO YOUR STUFFING RECIPE WORKS TO KEEP THIS THANKSGIVING FAVORITE ON THE MENU

6- MASHED POTATOES WITHOUT THE SOUR CREAM AND USE LESS BUTTER. IF YOU USE RED NEW POTATOES LEAVE THE SKIN ON, ADD ROSEMARY, SALT AND PEPPER, FOR A GOURMET LOOK AND TASTE.

7- DRINK 12-oz WATER 30 MINUTES BEFORE DINNER - NOT ANY CLOSER TO YOUR MEAL. AND OPT FOR ICED WATER WITH A LEMON SLICE OR FEW DROPS OF LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL DURING YOUR MEAL.

THESE SMALL CHANGES WILL NOT TAKE AWAY FROM THIS HOLIDAY BUT THEY WILL HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK FOR A HEALTHIER AND SMARTER YOU. AND YOU WILL FEEL BETTER FOR THESE CHOICES. 

I AM A BIG BELIEVER IN "PRESENTATION" SO I GARNISH MY TURKEY WITH PARSLEY, CRABAPPLES AND ORANGE SLICES. I MAKE MY OWN CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH A LOT LESS SUGAR AND SOMETIMES I ADD ORANGES THAT ARE SLICED AND DICED. DID I EVEN MENTION THAT I LOVE TO COOK?

I HAVE MADE THESE SMALL CHANGES OUT OF RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN MY FAMILY WITH DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE. AND FOR "ME" SO I CAN AVOID THESE HEREDITARY HAND-ME-DOWN HEALTH ISSUES. 

I NEVER WORRY ABOUT DESSERT IT'S ALWAYS ONE SLICE OF PUMPKIN PIE AND I JUST ENJOY IT WITH A SMALL DROP OF COOL WHIP INSTEAD OF WHIPPED CREAM. 

PLUS IT'S ABOUT ENJOYING A MEAL WITH FAMILY AND/OR FRIENDS AND BEING THANKFUL. 

TRY TO FIT IN AS LITTLE AS A 15-30 MIN WALK BEFORE DINNER IF POSSIBLE - IT WILL BOOST YOUR METABOLISM WHICH WILL HELP YOU BURN MORE OF YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER OFF ALL DAY LONG

ESPECIALLY ON THIS SPECIAL HOLIDAY THAT IS BASED ON"THE MEAL" 

A FEW IDEAS THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR HOMEMADE DINNER FOR THIS DAY:

LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL for your water:

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and 

ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL to add to your olive oil rub on your turkey prior to roasting to enhance the flavor

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SKIN + SUN = DANGER

THE SUN LOOKS INNOCENT

BUT WHEN WE HAVE TOO MUCH OF IT OUR SKIN HAS A MEMORY AND OVER TANNING AT ANY TIME IN OUR LIVES IT REMEMBERS.

AND 

Years later we can develop skin cancer that can cause us to have multiple skin surgeries on our nose, ears, under our eyes and other parts of our body. IT'S NOT SO ATTRACTIVE WHEN CHUNKS OF YOUR SKIN NEEDS TO BE REMOVED

MY PERSONAL STORY:

My prior husband died of skin cancer related brain tumors. He had 13-brain tumors from a skin cancer on his lower leg. It was NOT a great way to go. He had a very healthy lifestyle: ran six days a week for exercise in the sun, loved veggies, ate little meat, rarely had sweets and drank lots of water. But he did not  believe in sunscreen & he did not believe in having his skin checked out by a Dermatologist once a year.  He felt if you burned a few times that would turn into a tan, he felt that looked healthy and he liked to be tan. Bad theory. He died way too young.

Most skin cancers are preventable. 

To protect yourself, follow these skin cancer prevention tips:

• 1. Avoid the sun during the middle of the day. It's the worst sun rays possible. 
• 2. Wear sunscreen year-round. Those with short hair should wear it on the top of their scalp and on the tops of their ears. 
• 3. Wear protective clothing: like hats & clothing that has protection. Please note that those who live in high elevation have more of a chance of skin cancer. 
• 4. Avoid tanning beds. Tanning beds emit UV rays and can increase your risk of skin cancer. 
• 5. Be aware of sun-sensitizing medications. Some common prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including antibiotics, can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. And creams that lighten brown spots.
• 6. Check your skin regularly and report changes to your doctor. Examine your skin often with a mirror for new skin growths or changes in existing moles, freckles, bumps and birthmarks. See a dermatologist at least once a year to check for skin cancer. 

Many have turned to "spray-on" tans thinking it is so much safer:  

•  Spray tanning salons are enticing but have one thing in common: 
  A chemical called Dihydroxyacetone, 
  also known as DHA. 
  Once someone inhales this chemical, it can be absorbed by your lungs and carried into your blood stream. 
  You're lucky if you only get an inflammation similar to asthma, but the DHA can also cause Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, which is a life-long debilitating condition. Is it really worth it?
  Keeping our skin pure, natural, and protected is smart and helps you stay beautiful longer. 

  
  

  Myrrh Essential Oil: 

  Myrrh has been used for thousands of years in aromatherapy. 

  Arabic people thought it to help rehydrate the skin from cracking or aging as they also applied this oil to their skin with a carrier oil for anti-aging purposes. 

  You can also add drops to skin softening creams.

  
  

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