Essential Oils from Young Living for pain relief

It's been a while, I spent the last 6 weeks involved in a charity program I run every few years. It takes months to plan, then a few weeks of non-stop activities. The events were very successful this year, and I'm thankful for that.

Soon as the programs were done, it was back to the real world, and preparing my home for the winter. If you live in the northeast, you know what I mean.

This past weekend I cleared out the rest of the fallen leaves and got the flowerbeds put to sleep. Then I tackled the parking lot and driveway, which meant leaf blowing and weed whacking. those tools are heavy, and designed for someone with arms longer than mine.  My arms were sore by the end of the day, and although I wore gloves, my hands were dry and rough.

That's where the oils come in. Therapeutic grade essential oils, like the ones produced by Young Living are the best for easing sore muscles and can be used for other things as well. I used a combination of 1 drop black pepper ( a analgesic) 1 drop basil ( anti-inflammatory) and 1 drop wintergreen ( mints are soothing to muscles), to rub into my sore muscles.  Wow! does that feel good!

For my rough hands, I mixed 1 drop of lavender with 1 drop sandalwood, and added it to a tiny bit of Young Living's Genesis hand and body lotion. It soothed my skin and softened my hands with a delightful smell to boot!

There are many ways to use the oils, and if you would like to learn more, you can contact me at northstarnotes@aol.com

The Days are getting Longer

But lets be honest, we still have a ways to go to be out of the snow. Case in point- today's forecast for the next couple of days.

This is a good time to take your vitamins, dress in layers and do yoga or some other indoor exercise. Exercise increases your immune system and decreases depression, which is so common in the north country in the winter.

Personally, I'm seeing and feeling the light at the end of the tunnel, as I swear I smelled a tiny bit of spring early in the morning just a few days ago!

Special for February: Sign up with Young Living using sponsor and enroller #28314 during February, and place your first order in February and You will receive a free 3.85 ounce V6 Mixing Oil, the vegetable oil complex recommended for mixing pure essential oils. This offer is good for any category of membership with Young living.
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It's not to early to consider winter health issues

It may seem a bit early, but planning is the key to prevention, and now is the time to plan for winter health. Starting now you can increase your chances of getting through the winter with out the colds, flu's and other illnesses that seem to thrive on the low light and cold, not to mention the added stress of the holidays!

Choose high quality vitamin and mineral supplements and start taking them now. Don't forget your vitamin D, and use a high dose of C. If you have had any illness in the past 6 months, talk with your health care provider about "doing a detox", fall is the perfect time to clean any toxins out of your system and get your immune system tuned up.

Lay in supplies of what ever you choose to comfort you when you do start to feel sick. Garlic supplements, oxygen supplements, high dose c's and Thieves blend therapeutic grade oil are a few of my favorites. Have them on hand so you don't have to go out to get supplies if you start to feel ill.

Get it clear in your mind now that if you are feeling ill, you will stay home from work or school. Be prepared to take a day or two off if necessary, and decide what it is you must do to feel comfortable with that.

Clean your home with non-toxic substances, and make sure the furnace filter is the best you can afford, to help cut down on airborne pathogens. Get a cold diffuser from Young Living and start diffusing therapeutic grade oils. This will assure that the air in your home is free of pathogens and smelling fresh even when the windows and doors are closed tight to keep out the cold.

Start a regular exercise program now. Exercise increases immunity. Choose something you can do inside in the winter. Maybe it's as simple as walking up and down the stairs in your home for 30 minutes a day, maybe it's a yoga or zumba DVD, maybe it's a basketball league or a regular stop at the the local YMCA pool. What ever-" just do it"!

Last but not least, decide now what you are going to do if another round of "pandemic flu" is touted by the media and big pharma floods the market with "must have vaccines". Do you really need a vaccination? Be prepared to do your homework before you stick out your bare arm. Here's a good resource

http://www.nvic.org/

Patients often ask me if I'm getting a vaccine. The answer is no, I'm definitely not. I opted out of booster shots as a teen, and my mother, a nurse no less, was not happy with my choice but allowed me the choice and signed the waiver for me. I have not had a shot since.

Essential Oils Catalog now on line

Young Living has just added a new 2010 catalog of products in virtual form on line.

Go to www.youngliving.com then click on products. At the bottom of the menu click on virtual catalogs and check it out. It's easy to use.

Prices changed as of the first of Feb. and they also have a new price list you can download and print if you like. I think this catalog is a great. If you like to have a paper catalog, you can order the new one from Young Living.

I just had the opportunity to smell a oil blend I had never smelled before. Thanks to Camille for bringing the Release into the office for me to sample. It's a wonderful floral, citrus scent. Would make a lovely perfume. I found it to be very relaxing. And, no kidding, these days, who wouldn't like a little help releasing stress!

I also recently opened a bottle of the Idaho Balsam Fir, and wow! It is beautiful! I wasn't sure I would like it because I'm not crazy about pine, however this was nothing like I expected. It, to my nose, has undertones of fruit and a nice warm scent. Reminds me of something tropical, although I know these trees grow in a cold climate. I have yet to try it on muscle aches, which I hear it's wonderful for. I found the scent very relaxing.

Aromatherapy with Therapeutic Grade Oils

Essential Oils are not all created equal. The biochemistry of an essential oil and a Therapeutic grade essential oil can be very different. That is why we use, recommend, and sell Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.

We are convinced that these oils are the most pure and contain the therapeutic constituents needed for effective action in the body.

If you would like to learn more about using therapeutic oils for your family and friends, please call us. We have some oils available for sale at the office and we order from Young Living twice each month and we are happy to special order for you. If you would like, come to one of our classes on essential oils, or host a home party for your family and friends.

For more information contact us at North Star Natural Health Center
92 East Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 635-2739
Chiropractic, Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Essential Oils, Heart Centered Healing

Toxic Mold Could Be The Answer

If you, or someone you know suffers from health problems that just won't go away, it could be that your home has mold. It's very common in damp and older homes, which we have a lot of in this area. The following is a list of symptoms of mold exposure. Remember that every one has a different tolerance level. One person exposed to the mold may just have a headache now and then, another member of the same family may be very sick all the time from exposure to mold.

• allergies
• asthma
• breathing difficulties
• cancer
• recurring colds
• chronic coughing
• dermatitis
• skin rashes
• fatigue (chronic, excessive, or continued)
• flu symptoms (chronic)
• general malaise
• sudden hair loss
• headaches
• hives
• irritability
• itching
• learning difficulties
• mental dysfunction
• personality changes
• memory loss or memory difficulties
• runny nose (rhinitis)
• seizures
• sinus congestion
• sinus problems
• chronic sinusitis
• skin redness
• sleep disorders
• sneezing fits
• sore throat
• tremors (shaking)
• vertigo (feelings of dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness and unsteadiness)

If you suspect that your home is contaminated with mold, do not use bleach to clean it because bleach causes most of the same symptoms as mold! Call us at 635-2739 to learn about all natural non-toxic ways to eliminate mold.

Basic Essential Oils Class

Monday January 19th at 7pm to 8:30 pm join us for a class on the use of pure therapeutic grade essential oils.
Learn how to help your family stay well naturally, and get well if they become sick, with out the use of over-the-counter medications.
Learn economical preventative measures for the winter cold and flu season.
Learn how to build an all natural first aid kit for your home, car or office.
Sample a wide variety of therapeutic grade essentials oils.

Reserve your seat by calling 635-2739
admission is $20.00

Winter Essential Oils and Their Uses.

Oils for the holidays fall into three categories- the oils used to scent the home with the fragrance of the holidays, the oils used on ( or internally) by the individual ( this means you) to help promote a peaceful, healthy holiday, and the oils given as gift to introduce your friends and family to the use of essential oils.

For scenting the home, try Spruce.
Pure Spruce oils soft pine-y smell invokes the emotional response of the joy and comfort a warmly lit, beautifully decorated Christmas tree brings, or, to some it might bring the invigorating clarity of a frosty morning walking in a snow filled pine woods.
Spruce Oils fits the season as far as our senses go, and it supports respiratory function and nervous system function. Both of these systems can use extra support in the winter months.

Christmas Spirit is another good choice for scenting the home- this blend was developed just for that purpose. Christmas spirit is a sweet yet spicy blend that always reminds me of good things cooking for the holidays. It's aroma is joyful and the oils in the blend promote a peaceful feeling and a calm, relaxed nervous system response. If you have cats in the house, use a little at a time until they get used to it, cats are sensitive to citrus oils. Start with just 5 minutes of diffusing.

If you don't have a diffuser yet, you can place drops of oil on cotton balls and place the cotton balls in the vent of your home heating system. If you have a table top water fall, just put a few drops of the oils in the water. For bathroom and kitchen, put a few drops of oils in the sink and then run the tap water on high. ( not hot, high). You can also buy a small spray bottle, fill with cold water and then add drops of oil ( about 10 drops to a pint of water), spray as you would an air freshener. For the bedroom, place a few drops of oil on a tissue and place inside your pillowcase.

In the winter, not only do people face the stress of the holidays, but also the physical and psychological stress of winter. If you live in a northern climate, the lack of sunshine and severe cold can be a burden to your hormonal and nervous system, as well as your immune system.

If I had to choose just one oil to use in the winter, it would be Thieves. This oil can be applied to the bottom of the feet to help the body fight illness, it's components are anit-viral and anti-bacterial as well as being anti-oxidants, which help the immune system. It can be taken internally ( I place 3 drops on my tongue, and then drink my glass of vitamin c mix each morning), Thieves can also be diffused to kill pathogens in the environment ( start with just a few minutes, the oils in this blend can irritate the eyes and mucous membranes if you get to much of it in the air).

My second choice is Immupower, which I use a few drops of each day, on the bottom of my feet and on my neck ( to allow absorption into the lymph and blood system for the neck and head, and for faster absorption to the brain). This blend contains Frankincense, cistus, oregano, Idaho tansy, cumin, clove, hyssop, ravensara and mountain savory. It strengthens immunity, is said to help repair DNA damage and is antiseptic and anti-infectious. Some one told me recently that studies show the average person has numerous colds over the holidays. I can't remember the last time I had a cold, and I've been using this oil blend in the winter for 5 seasons.

Immuopower has a earthy, spicy fragrance and can be worn by either guys or gals as a perfume oil. So you can easily wear it during the day to support your health. If the scent is to earthy for you, add a drop or two of geranium, tangerine or ylang ylang for a softer scent.

The third oil I keep on hand for the winter season is RC. This blend of 4 types of eucalyptus, myrtle, pine, spruce, marjoram, lavender, cypress, and peppermint is a very effective blend for relief from the symptoms ( as well as the necessary support for the body systems involved) of colds, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, respiratory congestion, coughs, sore throat, and other winter illness. The scent is warm and comforting when the body is not feeling well. A few drops inhaled, rubbed on the feet or rubbed onto the chest bring relief quickly.

There are many other oils that would be of assistance if illness crept into your holiday, these are just my top three. As always, contact me if you want more suggestions.

Now, last but not least- oils to give as gifts.
I think giving oils for the holiday is a great way to introduce those you love to the use of pure therapeutic grade essential oils. If you can afford it, giving the Every Day Oils kit is the best way to go. It comes with an oil users guide and the kit has enough oils to last long enough for the recipient to really use and see the results of the oils.

Remember, when you are giving oils, tell the recipient that they should get all the artificial chemicals out of their personal care products ASAP, those chemicals can adversely effect the oils action in the body, and the oils will not be quite as effective. (Give them a gift certificate to a health food store and tell them to go get all natural soap, shampoo and conditioner, as well as skin cream).

If The Every day Oils Kit is not in your budget, the next best choice is the Essential Seven Kit. It contains the 7 most used oils and is an excellent bargain kit. Again, an oils users guide is included, and I encourage you to make sure the recipient reads the safety instruction. You probably know how easy it is to accidentally get oils in your eyes, make sure the recipient knows what to do if this occurs, ( milk! rinse with milk!) or if skin irritation occurs ( cut with massage oil! ).

If the Essential 7 kit is not in your budget, and you are giving to someone with health issues, give the gift of peppermint, and lavender. These two oils can be used in so many ways, they make a nice starting point for oils use. Make sure your recipient knows how to use these oils for a variety of symptoms.

If you want to give something to relax or sooth the spirit, try one of the fragrant flower oils, or oils blends for emotional balancing, like joy, valor, abundance, believe, hope, release, sensation, inner child, gathering or dream catcher. Use your catalog to pick an oil that goes well with the person you are shopping for. Use you intuition, your knowledge of their health ( or lack thereof), and their likes and dislikes to guide your choice.

As we head into the winter, and the holidays, I hope that each of you has time to relax, reflect and enjoy the season of hibernation, traditionally a time to look inward, rest more, and huddle close to the hearth with family and friends.

Stock Up For Winter

Now is the time to start thinking about stocking up for winter. You can see all around you, animals forging for food to hide away for the dark months. Now is the time for us to take a look in the cupboards and ask what we might need if we happen to get sick this winter.

Stock up on the essentials now, that way if you do get sick, you won't have to venture out for anything. Remember, when you are sick you need to rest, and you should take time off from work and other activities so your body can heal.

What do I recommend you stock up on?
A high quality garlic supplement, Echinacea, high dose vitamin C supplements, a bottle or two of Nixgia Red ( a wolf berry infusion from Young Living), grape, apple or cranberry juice ( no orange juice please! It really is not good for you when you are sick, it's too acidic!) and a selection of Young Living Essential Oils.

Thieves blend, RC, Immunopower, peppermint, lemon and lavender are my first choices.
These oils kill germs, oxygenate the body, increase immune function, ease the discomfort of illness and strengthen the lungs and respiratory system.

Stock up on your favorite comfort foods as well, so when you start to feel better you can eat. Remember that sugar decreases immune system function- so it can make you sicker or delay your recovery.

Essential Oils Class

The next class for essential oils and aromatherapy will be held Monday September 8th at 7pm.
It's going to be a small, very personal class, so call the office to ask about registration. The number is 635-2739. I like the opportunity to answer all your individual questions about the oils and the only way I can do that is to keep the class size small.

Toxic Chemicals in Babies After Using Bath Products!

Your skin absorbs everything you put on it. Chemically enhanced personal care products may be causing illness. Some say there is not enough proof, not enough studies to be conclusive, but I ask you, how much evidence do you need? Doesn't it seem smart to err on the side of caution, if indeed it is an error to eliminate toxins from your body?

I pulled this off the web a week or so ago:

CHICAGO (Feb. 4) - Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.

The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. They are used to stabilize fragrances and make plastics flexible. In the study, they were found in elevated levels in the urine of babies who'd been recently shampooed, powdered or lotioned with baby products.

Phthalates (pronounced thowl-ates) are under attack by some environmental advocacy groups, but experts are uncertain what dangers, if any, they might pose. The federal government doesn't limit their use, although California and some countries have restricted their use.

Animal studies have suggested that phthalates can cause reproductive birth defects and some activists believe they may cause reproductive problems in boys and early puberty in girls.

Rigorous scientific evidence in human studies is lacking. The current study offers no direct evidence that products the infants used contained phthalates, and no evidence that the chemicals in the babies' urine caused any harm. Still, the results worried environmental groups that support restrictions on these chemicals.

"There is an obvious need for laws that force the beauty industry to clean up its act," said Stacy Malkan of Health Care Without Harm.

The study's lead author, Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, a University of Washington pediatrician, said, "The bottom line is that these chemicals likely do exist in products that we're commonly using on our children and they potentially could cause health effects."

Babies don't usually need special lotions and powders, and water alone or shampoo in very small amounts is generally enough to clean infant hair, Sathyanarayana said.

Concerned parents can seek products labeled "phthalate-free," or check labels for common phthalates, including DEP and DEHP.

But the chemicals often don't appear on product labels. That's because retail products aren't required to list individual ingredients of fragrances, which are a common phthalate source.

The Food and Drug Administration "has no compelling evidence that phthalates pose a safety risk when used in cosmetics," spokeswoman Stephanie Kwisnek said. "Should new data emerge, we will inform the public as well as the industry."

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the health effects in humans are uncertain.

"Although several studies in people have explored possible associations with developmental and reproductive outcomes (semen quality, genital development in boys, shortened pregnancy, and premature breast development in young girls), more research is needed," a 2005 CDC report said.

The new study, which appears in February's issue of the journal Pediatrics, involved 163 babies. Most were white, ages 2 to 28 months and living in California, Minnesota and Missouri.

The researchers measured levels of several phthalates in urine from diapers. They also asked the mothers about use in the previous 24 hours of baby products including lotions, powders, diaper creams and baby wipes.

All urine samples had detectable levels of at least one phthalate, and most had levels of several more. The highest levels were linked with shampoos, lotions and powders, and were most prevalent in babies younger than 8 months.

John Bailey, chief scientist at the Personal Care Products Council, questioned the methods and said the phthalates could have come from diapers, lab materials or other sources.

"Unfortunately, the researchers of this study did not test baby care products for the presence of phthalates or control for other possible routes of exposure," Bailey said.
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press.


Now go to www.youngliving.com and order some all natural personal care products for your family. While you are at it, consider the chemicals you clean your house with and make a commitment to be rid of those as well. Essentail oils are great for cleaning.

How To Order Directly From Young Living

Go to www.youngliving.com, the link is on the sidebar on the right side of your screen. Caution: there are many sites related to Young Living, only one is the Young Living order site.

Select a country
You must sign up before you can shop so:

Select sign up and use my Sponsoring Distributor Member Number, 28314, to sign up. Enter my number in the sponsor and in the enroller boxes. Click on yes to agree with the distributor agreement ( print a copy to read if you like), Fill in a name, password and pin #. Fill in your information. If you need help, Young Living has a support phone # at 1 800 371-2928

To shop click on products,
then click on a category such as essential oils or nutritional supplements. Click on the name of a product for a description and more information on the product. Fill in the number(how many) of each item you would like, then proceed to checkout.

Your order will be processed and shipped right away. I think you will find Young Living products are the best on the market and their customer service is top of the line. I know, I've been a satisfied customer for 13 years!