One of the BEST go-to tips for using oils for stress:
💦Drip a few drops on the crown of your head, then lightly massage into your scalp with your finger tips. This is totally relaxing & great for balancing energies.
Some member favorite oils for this method: cedarwood, frankincense, Believe, Stress Away
💦Drip a few drops on the crown of your head, then lightly massage into your scalp with your finger tips. This is totally relaxing & great for balancing energies.
Some member favorite oils for this method: cedarwood, frankincense, Believe, Stress Away
Slathering your feet before bed is a fantastic method for stress support.
Our feet have tons of nerve endings which connect to various parts of the body. The essential oils bring a frequency to our body's energy system, which stimulates us. Also, the pores found on the soles of our feet are unique and especially effective in absorbing essential oils. So many benefits to using them on our feet!
💦Add 3 drops of essential oil in your palm, rub hands together & then slather all over your feet. Your lungs, brain & energy system will thank you.
Some member favorites for this method: White Angelica, Valor, Aroma Siez Essential Oil blend.
Our feet have tons of nerve endings which connect to various parts of the body. The essential oils bring a frequency to our body's energy system, which stimulates us. Also, the pores found on the soles of our feet are unique and especially effective in absorbing essential oils. So many benefits to using them on our feet!
💦Add 3 drops of essential oil in your palm, rub hands together & then slather all over your feet. Your lungs, brain & energy system will thank you.
Some member favorites for this method: White Angelica, Valor, Aroma Siez Essential Oil blend.
Deep Breathing with essential oils is a very powerful technique. Feel free to start slow & listen closely to your body. Lavender or Stress Away are great oils to try when first starting this technique.
The method works beautifully when combined with yoga, meditation or prayer. It can also be enjoyed on it's own for a few minutes of calm during a busy day or right before bed to promote restful sleep and a quiet mind.
To practice deep breathing with essential oils, simply rubbed a few drops of oil into your palms, cup your hands over your nose & mouth to create a 'scent tent' & take deep breaths slowly. Hold each breath in for 3 seconds if possible & release slowly. Then repeat.
💦Some member favorite oils: lavender, frankincense, Believe, Joy, or Stress Away. However, any oil you enjoy can be used here and for a variety of purposes.
The method works beautifully when combined with yoga, meditation or prayer. It can also be enjoyed on it's own for a few minutes of calm during a busy day or right before bed to promote restful sleep and a quiet mind.
To practice deep breathing with essential oils, simply rubbed a few drops of oil into your palms, cup your hands over your nose & mouth to create a 'scent tent' & take deep breaths slowly. Hold each breath in for 3 seconds if possible & release slowly. Then repeat.
💦Some member favorite oils: lavender, frankincense, Believe, Joy, or Stress Away. However, any oil you enjoy can be used here and for a variety of purposes.
One of the main energy centers of our body is centered over our heart. ❤️
This is a favorite place for many YL members for applying essential oils for stress and emotional release. It's said to be very balancing and grounding. Have you ever tried it?
Simply rub your favorite oil on topically over the heart, either diluted or neat.
💦Member favorite oils for this: Joy, cedarwood, Idaho Blue Spruce, Rose, Rosemary, Grapefruit & Frankincense
This is a favorite place for many YL members for applying essential oils for stress and emotional release. It's said to be very balancing and grounding. Have you ever tried it?
Simply rub your favorite oil on topically over the heart, either diluted or neat.
💦Member favorite oils for this: Joy, cedarwood, Idaho Blue Spruce, Rose, Rosemary, Grapefruit & Frankincense
Create a shift in the energy of your space while influencing emotional health.
Diffusing remains one of the most popular & loved methods of using essential oils. You may already be familiar with it at certain times of day. Are you? If so, I encourage you to switch things up.
Diffusing during the day or throughout the night are both powerful for therapeutic benefits. Using a variety of oils is also recommended, which gives our body a new frequency and fresh stimulation. Keeps us on our toes, if you will.
When we breathe in essential oils from the air, we inhale the molecules straight to the limbic system of the brain, which is where our emotions and memories are stored. Essential oils are the only known substance to be able to bring support to our emotions in this way.
Diffusing remains one of the most popular & loved methods of using essential oils. You may already be familiar with it at certain times of day. Are you? If so, I encourage you to switch things up.
Diffusing during the day or throughout the night are both powerful for therapeutic benefits. Using a variety of oils is also recommended, which gives our body a new frequency and fresh stimulation. Keeps us on our toes, if you will.
When we breathe in essential oils from the air, we inhale the molecules straight to the limbic system of the brain, which is where our emotions and memories are stored. Essential oils are the only known substance to be able to bring support to our emotions in this way.
I hope these tips were helpful! Let me know what you try & how it works for you, if you have a chance.
I'm thinking of you today & wish you rest, peace, wellness & a wonderful nights sleep tonight. Stress, be gone! ❤️
I'm thinking of you today & wish you rest, peace, wellness & a wonderful nights sleep tonight. Stress, be gone! ❤️
Whether you’re a morning person or not, there’s no denying that the first moments set the mood for the rest of the day. Here’s Gary Young’s Great Day Protocol that will amplify your intentions so you can start your day from a place of strength.
Protocol Instructions:
As you open each bottle, I want you to take a deep breath in from the bottle so that you get that oil scent directly to your amygdala (emotional center of your brain)
Valor:
Place 1 drop of Valor on the inside of your left wrist. Place left wrist over the inside of your right wrist so that the insides of both wrists are touching and hold together for a moment. Focus your mind on balancing, holding your wrists in place. The powerful combination of ingredients in Valor delivers strengthening and refreshing qualities, supporting feelings of courage and self-esteem.
Harmony:
Place 1 drop of Harmony above your belly button to promote positive feelings, calming down your mind. Keep your hand above your belly button and focus on bringing balance to your body. Think of a memory that makes you happy and content and let that memory wash over you.
This spiritual and emotional blend is balancing and calming, and may help reduce occasional everyday stress and discord, by creating harmonic balance in the mind, spirit and body.
Joy:
Place 1 drop of Joy above your heart to bring about feelings of happiness to your mind and body. feel the pressure of your hand over that gorgeous organ. Focus on happy and joyful feelings. Create a joyful and happy aromatic experience with this uplifting blend of pure essential oils such as Rose, Jasmine, Tangerine, Bergamot and others.
White Angelica:
Place a few drops of White Angelica in your palms and rub together. Lightly brush hands over your head, face, shoulders and body to uplift your spirits and protect your energies. create a force field around you with this gorgeous scent.
Lovingly harvested from plants native to exotic destinations around the world, the 10 essential oils in White Angelica come together to create a one-of-a-kind blend that inspires a positive atmosphere and feelings of security and optimism.
Obstacles and challenges are inevitable as you go throughout your day, but it’s important to remember that you have the power to make huge changes in your life. And those changes all begin with establishing an uplifting morning routine to start each day with positivity!
Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night's sleep — from work, stress, and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as illnesses. It's no wonder that quality sleep is hard to come by. And I don't know about you, but when I don't have a great night of sleep, EVERYTHING is harder. People, tasks, people, HA!
While you might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Here are six simple tips that are super helpful...
Friend, does this sound too familiar?
- You wake up and are unable to function without a significant amount of caffeine.
- You finally feel a boost of energy during the early part of the day.
- Then your energy levels crash around 2 p.m., rise around 6 p.m., and fall again around 9 p.m.
Can stress cause extreme fatigue? Yes, it absolutely can....
Exhausted? Not sleeping well? Hitting those afternoon slumps? This month I am talking all things energy, stress, and sleep!!
Today, I am going to dive deep into four ways to boost energy levels--naturally!
Read more...As I mentioned last week, I'm so excited to share my absolute favorite way to increase energy....especially at that 2:30 pm midday slump!
Two words: Ningxia Red
You may have heard me talk about this red juice with the funny name before but have you really taken the time to take a look at the benefits of this super juice? It's unlike ANY juice on the market. I like to call it "Ninja Juice" because of the Ninja powers I feel after drinking it. Kidding...kind of...
The Dirt on Spring Cleaning + Products
WHAT ARE YOU CLEANING WITH?
Ahhh! Open those windows and breathe in that fresh spring air! Spring is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about our spring cleaning checklists. There’s just something about the nice weather that brings on motivation for a fresh start. So let’s get to it! But wait, before you reach for those cleaners and get to work, let’s do a little digging into those ingredients, shall we?
Did you know? In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers, accounting for 206,636 calls. Of these, 120,434 exposures involved children under six who can swallow or spill cleaners stored or left open inside the home. With no federal regulations on ingredients in household products, the only way we can protect our families is to learn how to read labels ourselves.
Let’s take a look at the top 4 ingredients to avoid and why.
UP FIRST, AND THE BIG ONE, FRAGRANCE!
This first ingredient is a BIG ONE, but it is in just about every household product that we use daily. Synthetic scents or “fragrances” represent an unidentified mixture of ingredients, including carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxic chemicals, and environmental toxicants. You can find these artificial scents in all kinds of body care and cosmetic products, as well as candles, air fresheners, cleaning materials, and laundry detergents.
Let’s talk about fragrance, or parfum or perfume or a million other names ;) This Article shares the dangers of Fragrance. "Synthetic scents or “fragrance” represent an unidentified mixture of ingredients including carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxic chemicals, and environmental toxicants. You can find these artificial scents in all kinds of body care and cosmetic products, as well as air fresheners, cleaning materials, and laundry detergents.
In general, there at least 3,000 ingredients that companies could use to form a product’s scent. According to the online “Transparency List” put out by the International Fragrance Association, an industry trade group. It may seem unbelievable, but the FDA does not even require fragrance and cosmetic makers to disclose exactly what they are using to scent products. If companies are using truly natural ingredients, then why be shy? Many will say that their formulas are proprietary, and they don’t want other companies copying them. The FDA website also states how the agency cannot legally require companies to warn about allergens in cosmetics like they do with food.
Are you wondering why companies would continue to use synthetic scents if they’re so bad for our health? The answer is straightforward — they are cheaper. Synthetic scents can be extremely cheap to give everything from shampoo to lotion to candles a desirable scent. Unfortunately, just because you enjoy a scent doesn’t mean it’s good for you." Source - https://draxe.com/health/dangers-synthetic-scents/
PARABENS/PHTHALATES
Parabens are preservatives that mimic estrogen. Found in many cosmetics & personal care items. When combined with heregulin, a growth-promoting substance normally found in breast tissue, the effects are multiplied by 100x, contributing to breast cancer, tumor growth &"moobs" (man boobs). Phthalates are a low-cost endocrine-disrupting chemical that in lab studies has shown to interfere with hormone production in rats and mimic estrogen in human studies. Found in: plastic food packaging, lotions, skin moisturizers, fragrance, cleaners, glues, and nail polish.
SLS - SODIUM LAUREL SULFATE
This chemical is used to de-grease car engines. It is also added to some toothpaste, soaps, detergent, skin products... it's in just about everything. It damages the kidneys/liver, teeth, endocrine system, causes hair loss, cataracts, ulcers, major toxicity, headaches, nausea, coughing, congestion, and more.
TRICLOSAN
An antibacterial agent registered as a pesticide by the EPA. Topical absorption has shown disturbances to the endocrine system and is believed to lead to birth defects and uncontrollable cell growth. Found in: soaps, deodorants, cosmetics, shave gel, first aid spray, kitchenware, and toys.
While there are many, many other ingredients that you will want to know about, these are my "TOP OFFENDERS." As you go further on this low tox living journey, you will learn about so many more. Remember, "Rome Wasn't Built In A Day," and your journey of learning is just that, a journey.
I have a FUN Spring Cleaning Challenge starting in March! 7 Challenges in 10 Days with FANTASTIC info on why you should do them, all for FREEEE and with accountability! Are you ready to join in??? Let’s DO IT!!!
WHAT ARE YOU CLEANING WITH?
Ahhh! Open those windows and breathe in that fresh spring air! Spring is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about our spring cleaning checklists. There’s just something about the nice weather that brings on motivation for a fresh start. So let’s get to it! But wait, before you reach for those cleaners and get to work, let’s do a little digging into those ingredients, shall we?
Did you know? In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers, accounting for 206,636 calls. Of these, 120,434 exposures involved children under six who can swallow or spill cleaners stored or left open inside the home. With no federal regulations on ingredients in household products, the only way we can protect our families is to learn how to read labels ourselves.
Let’s take a look at the top 4 ingredients to avoid and why.
UP FIRST, AND THE BIG ONE, FRAGRANCE!
This first ingredient is a BIG ONE, but it is in just about every household product that we use daily. Synthetic scents or “fragrances” represent an unidentified mixture of ingredients, including carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxic chemicals, and environmental toxicants. You can find these artificial scents in all kinds of body care and cosmetic products, as well as candles, air fresheners, cleaning materials, and laundry detergents.
Let’s talk about fragrance, or parfum or perfume or a million other names ;) This Article shares the dangers of Fragrance. "Synthetic scents or “fragrance” represent an unidentified mixture of ingredients including carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxic chemicals, and environmental toxicants. You can find these artificial scents in all kinds of body care and cosmetic products, as well as air fresheners, cleaning materials, and laundry detergents.
In general, there at least 3,000 ingredients that companies could use to form a product’s scent. According to the online “Transparency List” put out by the International Fragrance Association, an industry trade group. It may seem unbelievable, but the FDA does not even require fragrance and cosmetic makers to disclose exactly what they are using to scent products. If companies are using truly natural ingredients, then why be shy? Many will say that their formulas are proprietary, and they don’t want other companies copying them. The FDA website also states how the agency cannot legally require companies to warn about allergens in cosmetics like they do with food.
Are you wondering why companies would continue to use synthetic scents if they’re so bad for our health? The answer is straightforward — they are cheaper. Synthetic scents can be extremely cheap to give everything from shampoo to lotion to candles a desirable scent. Unfortunately, just because you enjoy a scent doesn’t mean it’s good for you." Source - https://draxe.com/health/dangers-synthetic-scents/
PARABENS/PHTHALATES
Parabens are preservatives that mimic estrogen. Found in many cosmetics & personal care items. When combined with heregulin, a growth-promoting substance normally found in breast tissue, the effects are multiplied by 100x, contributing to breast cancer, tumor growth &"moobs" (man boobs). Phthalates are a low-cost endocrine-disrupting chemical that in lab studies has shown to interfere with hormone production in rats and mimic estrogen in human studies. Found in: plastic food packaging, lotions, skin moisturizers, fragrance, cleaners, glues, and nail polish.
SLS - SODIUM LAUREL SULFATE
This chemical is used to de-grease car engines. It is also added to some toothpaste, soaps, detergent, skin products... it's in just about everything. It damages the kidneys/liver, teeth, endocrine system, causes hair loss, cataracts, ulcers, major toxicity, headaches, nausea, coughing, congestion, and more.
TRICLOSAN
An antibacterial agent registered as a pesticide by the EPA. Topical absorption has shown disturbances to the endocrine system and is believed to lead to birth defects and uncontrollable cell growth. Found in: soaps, deodorants, cosmetics, shave gel, first aid spray, kitchenware, and toys.
While there are many, many other ingredients that you will want to know about, these are my "TOP OFFENDERS." As you go further on this low tox living journey, you will learn about so many more. Remember, "Rome Wasn't Built In A Day," and your journey of learning is just that, a journey.
I have a FUN Spring Cleaning Challenge starting in March! 7 Challenges in 10 Days with FANTASTIC info on why you should do them, all for FREEEE and with accountability! Are you ready to join in??? Let’s DO IT!!!
Lavender is one of the most versatile, recognized, and loved essential oils. Lavender and Lavender Vitality are some of Young Living's most popular oils, and both are well known for their versatility, flavor, and fragrance. (And just a reminder: they're the exact same oil, just different labeling!)
What are the benefits of Lavender essential oil?
What are the benefits of Lavender essential oil?
- Promotes feelings of calm and fights occasional nervous tension
- May support a worry-free outlook
- Relaxing/calming properties
- Balancing properties that calm the mind and body
- Calming aroma to help clear and clarify the mind
- Cleanses and soothes minor skin irritations
- Soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
- Reduces the appearance of blemishes
- Cleansing to the skin and hair
- Enhances the appearance of a youthful complexion
- Supports aging skin
There are so many ways to incorporate Lavender essential oil into your life. Here are some of our favorite uses:
- Diffuse Lavender for the perfect relaxing environment or as a part of your bedtime routine.
- Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet at bedtime.
- Freshen your linen closet, mattress, or car by combining Lavender with water in a glass spray bottle and spritzing over surfaces.
- Add a few drops to organic wool dryer balls to add a fresh scent to your laundry.
- Add a few drops to your warm bath after a long day.
- Complement your beauty routine by adding Lavender to non-scented lotions, creams, and moisturizers.
- Apply it to dry skin after being outdoors.
Using Lavender Vitality is also a great option to utilize the benefits of Lavender. Use Lavender Vitality for things like:
- Bake with Lavender Vitality! There are endless possibilities when used in everyday cooking.
- Are you a pro at making homemade jams? Lavender Vitality will give your recipe the extra burst of flavor you are looking for.
- Add a few drops of Lavender Vitality to your favorite lemonade.
- Make a homemade sweet and minty mouth spray by combining 3-5 drops of Lavender Vitality with 3-5 drops of Peppermint Vitality in a small glass spray bottle.
There are about 30 different species of lavender that are grown and harvested in countries all over the globe. Historically, the lavender plant has been used for 2,500 years and was even found in the tombs of the Egyptians. Research also shows that the Romans and Greeks used lavender as perfume and to clean their clothing. Today, lavender is a common ingredient in many perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products.
Try this diffuser blend to open your lungs and spirit. These essential oils combined will offer a deep penetration and relief.
Pamper yourself and give yourself the gift of Aloha! Here is a simple way to infuse every cell of your body with Calm! Everyone deserves to have such an experience. Enjoy!
EndoFlex essential oil blend can be used to support your endocrine system in several different ways. Use it in your bath by making an aromatic bath salt that will balance smooth all the rough edges.
EndoFlex™ essential oil blend features Spearmint, Sage, Geranium, Myrtle, German Chamomile, and Nutmeg in a sesame seed oil base. It helps create a calming and balancing aroma, amplifying vitality when diffused and applied topically. It may support a healthy lifestyle when taken internally.
Adding this blend to your wellness regimen is as easy as combining it with a refreshing glass of juice or relaxing cup of tea. EndoFlex and EndoFlex Vitality are the same essential oil blend.
DIRECTIONS
Dilute 1 drop with 1 drop of V-6™ or olive oil. Put in a capsule and take up to 3 times daily.
Can be used in conjunction with EndoGize™ and Thyromin™
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Geraniol, Alpha pinene, 1,8-Cineole, Limonene, Sabinene
With all that is going on around these days we must find ways to protect ourselves and our family from viruses. We must find natural ways that we can use to sooth our anxiety and give us the time to relax and reboot. Giving us the free attention to bring harmony to those around us and to bring Joy and a Happy disposition too.
These are just a couple ideas I have had recently that I felt I could offer some suggestions to you that will make your home a haven for your family.
First of all I find that using natural ingredients in life can be excellent alternatives to the chemical based products that have side effects to our health. Most people are probably aware that many products we have used in the past before attention was given to natural solutions can be harmful to our immune system. Over time they can compromise the integrity of our well being.
Something that I do daily is to diffuse essential oils in my environment. If you do not know the science behind essential oils, I can simply say that the tiny molecules of an essential oil do pass into our blood stream via inhalation, or by application onto our skin, or via internal application. You need to know the Source of the oil and make sure that they have a Seed to Seal guarantee. Plus diffusing an oil makes your home smell fantastic. It changes the energy of a room and it changes the emotional state that you may be experiencing. I find that using essential oils give me the Salf Care that my body needs.
When we are home a lot of the time it is important to find ways to unwind, and bring a sense of calm and peace into our lives. Not just for yourself but also for your children and other family members. You will be pleasantly surprised to see how emotions will balance out with the right oil filling up those empty spaces. Take deeper breathes of these fragrant essences, this alone will help to relax you. Let the fragrance deep into your brain and thus moving into your whole body via the blood stream. An essential oil because the molecular structure is so tiny can pass beyond the blood brain barrier and into various parts of the brain. Thus making a significant difference to our emotional state.
I have several diffusers throughout my home. And i use them all the time. I find them very effective And I also love to give foot rubs using essential oils too. This is something that your children will love. And your partner will too. Any essential oil that you apply to the feet takes only about 20 minutes to target the key area of the body.
You can add Vitality oils to your tea or smoothies to give extra flavor and to supplement well being.
Whatever you decide to do remember that in these times we can support each other very simply with Love and Compassion.
Yes, you are so very fortunate to be able to open your feeling heart to the One that live and breathes us all. There are no restrictions that hold you back from this simple act of surrender. Breath deeply in all the way to the base of your frontal line, hold for a second that calmness and then release the breath up your spinal line. As you do this let go of any negativity or thoughts or emotions that may distract you from that feeling of Peace and Calm.
Today, Thanksgiving is the traditional day to contemplate all that we have been given. And I have to say that my heart is filled with Gratitude for life, Love, my loving husband, my lovely daughter, my entire family. A warm safe home and my two beautiful cats, dear friends close by and far away, good health and Joy in my Heart.
Let's face it the Holidays give us the perfect opportunity to shine our Love to all our family and friends. And here are 5 ways we can do this. When gifting we want to give the gift of our Love that best suits each person. It is called the Language of Love and is received in various ways depending on the person's personality.
One way is through Words. Some people love and desire verbal affirmation. Gifts that they may like are journals, or something for their desk or simple words of love and affirmation, letting them know that you love and appreciate them. Send them the cutest Christmas Card. Or give them inspiration through your gift.
Another way are acts of service. They may need an action tied to your appreciation for them. Make them breakfast in bed, fill up their car with gas, or a nice massage or take them for a hike in a Redwood Forest.
Some people enjoy receiving gifts. This is a language of love too and it takes careful feeling into the person to give them a gift that they appreciate and can receive. Perhaps they would like a home made gift, or a special sweater to keep them warm during the winter days, or discover ways to nurture them with healthy gifts for self pampering.
And then some people love to spend quality time with their friends. This can be creative during our social distancing. So here are a few suggestions.
1. Plan a virtual spa day with a mask from Young Living's ART Beauty Masks. This will nurture and moisturize your skin which includes Orchid Flower Extract, Frankincense, Cedarwood Essential Oil, Lavender and Vanilla and much more.
2. Set a FaceTime date
3. Invite your quarantine group to a backyard smores hangout
And the 5th language of love is Physical Touch. This person melts when love or care is communicated through touch. When they consent, they like to be hugged, kissed, or to have their hand held. Physical intimacy is what they value most as it represents emotional connectivity.
This person never passes up an opportunity to go to the spa. They are the friend who shows affection and the type of person that says “I’m a hugger” when meeting new people. So here are a few ideas Physical Touch Gifts
1. Soft sheets for a good night's sleep
2. Create closeness with a bottle of Young Living's Lavender Essential oil and a Diffuser
3. If you can, give them a big hug or perhaps a Virtual Hug.
Hope you enjoyed this creative Gift List. And it inspires you in some small way to transform your Gifting this Holiday Season.
A lot of people can get headaches from perfumes that are filled with toxic chemicals.. At the same time many of us just love the the feeling we get when we wear a fantastic scent. It seems to boost our confidence and makes us feel whole. And some people actually feel naked if they forget to put a fragrance on. So for all of you that love the scent love language here are some alternatives to chemical perfumes that are healthy, organic, and made from pure essential oils.
The steps you will learn are going to be easy to repeat when it’s time to refill or try something new!
Whether you’re a daily wearer or an occasional spritzer, it’s time for you to sniff with confidence. Using your essential oils to create a personalized scent not only allows you to smell amazing - it ensures you are enjoying a fragrance that is safe for your body and those around you.
Fragrance Basics
Let’s start at the very beginning. Every quality perfume or cologne needs a good base. This allows for the fragrance to remain intact throughout the life of the perfume/cologne. You want it to have a nice shelf life so you can enjoy it for as long as possible.
You’ll want to choose a carrier with little to no scent. For spray-on fragrances: use a clear, scentless solvent like vodka or witch hazel. This helps the essential oil distribute evenly throughout the bottle. For roll-on fragrances: use an unscented carrier oil like jojoba or almond oil.
If you choose to use water as your base, which you can, be sure to choose distilled water. The minerals and impurities have been removed so it’s a “safe” option to use in sprays. I don't recommend this because the oils can separate too much in the mixture and the fragrance won't be the same. However, just know that vodka or witch hazel would allow the essential oils to be more evenly distributed.
Depending on the size of the bottle you’re using - either a spray or roller bottle - you will want to loosely follow an 80:20 ratio. Use a carrier oil or solvent for 80% of the spray and an essential oil blend for the remaining 20%.
Blending by Notes
Let’s start with some simple guidelines to help you build a personalized blend of fragrances using your oils.
Essential oil fragrances are classified as “notes”. Just like music, you want all the notes - top, middle, and base notes - to harmonize, making a beautiful “sound.”
- The Top Note is the scent your nose detects first. It is the “first impression” scent, usually a citrus or herb.
- The Middle Note is the scent detected 10-45 minutes after applying and can last several hours on the skin. It is often referred to as the “heart note”, the one noticed after the top note is gone. It’s typically warm and well-rounded.
- The Base Note lasts far beyond the other notes. It’s the scent that appears once the others have evaporated. It creates a lasting impression.
To summarize, the Top Note is the introductory scent that catches your attention. The Middle Note is the core of the aroma - the smell that gives body to your fragrance. And the Base Note is what blends all three together, creating a quality smell that lasts for hours without fading.
Use this quick table to guide you as you start blending notes. Start by choosing 2-4 oils in each row to work with; add as much as your nose likes! There are no hard and fast rules to blending; just do what smells good to you.
Top | Middle to Top | Middle | Middle to Base | Base |
Bergamot | Juniper | Valor | Cedarwood | Frankincense |
Lemon | Cinnamon Bark | Neroli | Cypress | Patchouli |
Peppermint | Lemongrass | Clary Sage | Black Pepper | Sacred Sandalwood |
Lime | Pine | Stress Away | Rose | Vetiver |
Orange | Tangerine | Ylang Ylang | Clove | Myrrh |
Grapefruit | Lavender | Geranium | Jasmine | Davana |
Give yourself permission to be creative. And I will also give you a couple of recipes that you can try also. It may take time for you to find what works for you but have fun with this.
‘Kiss in the Dark’
This first magic mix is perfect for date night or ANY night you just want to smell alluring and enchanting.
Kiss in the Dark Roller
- 10 drops Cedarwood
- 9 drops Vetiver
- 6 drops Patchouli
- 3 drops Black Pepper
- Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle and top with a carrier of your choice. Roll on wrists and neck as desired.
Kiss in the Dark Spritz
- 20 drops Cedarwood
- 18 drops Vetiver
- 12 drops Patchouli
- 6 drops Black Pepper
- Add essential oils to a 2 oz. glass spray bottle and top with witch hazel or vodka. Distilled water can be used if you desire. Shake before each use.
Kiss in the Dark Body Spray
- 40 drops Cedarwood
- 36 drops Vetiver
- 24 drops Patchouli
- 12 drops Black Pepper
- 1 TBSP vegetable glycerin
- 1 TBSP witch hazel
- Add essential oils plus additional ingredients to an 8 oz. glass spray bottle and top with distilled water. Shake before each use.
‘Citrus Sunrise’
Who doesn’t love a light, refreshing scent for everyday use?! This little blend will have you smiling all day!
Citrus Sunrise Roller
- 10 drops Lemon
- 7 drops Citrus Fresh
- 6 drops Peace & Calming
- Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle and top with a carrier of your choice. Roll on wrists and neck as desired.
Citrus Sunrise Spritz
- 20 drops Lemon
- 14 drops Citrus Fresh
- 12 Peace & Calming
- Add essential oils to a 2 oz. glass spray bottle and top with witch hazel or vodka. Distilled water can be used if you desire. Shake before each use.
Citrus Sunrise Body Spray
- 40 drops Lemon
- 28 drops Citrus Fresh
- 24 Peace & Calming
- 1 TBSP vegetable glycerin
- 1 TBSP witch hazel
- Add essential oils plus additional ingredients to an 8 oz. glass spray bottle and top with distilled water. Shake before each use.
‘Bohemian Wildflower’
There’s a wildflower in everyone and with this perfume you’ll enhance that inner boho flower waiting to blossom.
Bohemian Wildflower Roller
- 8 drops Patchouli
- 8 drops Bergamot
- 8 drops Myrrh
- 6 drops Joy
- Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle and top with a carrier of your choice. Roll on wrists and neck as desired.
Bohemian Wildflower Spritz
- 16 drops Patchouli
- 16 drops Bergamot
- 16 drops Myrrh
- 12 drops Joy
- Add essential oils to 2 oz. glass spray bottle and top with witch hazel or vodka. Distilled water can be used if you desire. Shake before each use.
Bohemian Wildflower Body Spray
- 32 drops Patchouli
- 32 drops Bergamot
- 32 drops Myrrh
- 24 drops Joy
- 1 TBSP vegetable glycerin
- 1 TBSP witch hazel
- Add essential oils plus additional ingredients to an 8 oz. glass spray bottle and top with distilled water. Shake before each use.
Cologne Blends: ‘WildWood’
Got a man who loves the outdoors? This is the perfect blend for any man who’s a little bit wild and woodsy.
WildWood Roller
- 8 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- 4 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
- 5 drops Cypress
- Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle and top with a carrier of your choice. Roll on wrists and neck as desired.
WildWood Spritz
- 16 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- 8 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
- 10 drops Cypress
- Add essential oils to 2 oz. glass spray bottle and top with witch hazel or vodka. Distilled water can be used if you desire. Shake before each use.
WildWood Body Spray
- 32 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- 16 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
- 20 drops Cypress
- 1 TBSP vegetable glycerin
- 1 TBSP witch hazel
- Add essential oils plus additional ingredients to an 8 oz. glass spray bottle and top with distilled water. Shake before each use.
Cologne Blends: ‘Freshman’
Clean-shaven, clean-cut men deserve a cologne that reflects their fresh and clean vibe. This mix of oils will be just what he needs.
Freshman Roller
- 6 drops Vetiver
- 8 drops Lemon
- 3 drops Fennel
- Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle and top with a carrier of your choice. Roll on wrists and neck as desired.
Freshman Spritz
- 12 drops Vetiver
- 16 drops Lemon
- 6 drops Fennel
- Add essential oils to 2 oz. glass spray bottle and top with witch hazel or vodka. Distilled water can be used if you desire. Shake before each use.
Freshman Body Spray
- 24 drops Vetiver
- 32 drops Lemon
- 12 drops Fennel
- 1 TBSP vegetable glycerin
- 1 TBSP witch hazel
- Add essential oils plus additional ingredients to an 8 oz. glass spray bottle and top with distilled water. Shake before each use.
Let's take advantage of the New Moon that is coming up this Saturday and make some changes in our homes! The Holidays begin in just a couple of weeks, starting with Thanksgiving and then Christmas and I don't know about you but for me the time in between goes very fast. So now I have begun to bring new energy into my home with Holiday decor. This is always so much fun. Once those lights go up your home will begin to Sparkle.
Another way to bring a sparkle to your home is to diffuse essential oils. I love to diffuse essential oils that support the Christmas Spirit. Some of my favorite oils to diffuse right now are, Christmas Spirit, Winters Night, Pine, Evergreen Essence, Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Spruce.
Great time to plan out your gifts for family and friends. I enjoy making some of my gifts as there is nothing like receiving a home made gift filled with Love. I have many DIY recipes for creams, salves, and delicious raw desserts. I have been collecting cute Holiday gift boxes from the dollar store to use.
Creating festive flower arrangements with silk flowers is another way to make your home sparkle. And you can also make flower arrangements weekly using real flowers for the colors of the season. For Thanksgiving it would most likely be yellow, orange, burgundy, gold and for Christmas you could use red, white, green, gold, silver and add some sparkle too. I like to pick greens that I find around my house.
Another way to bring sparkle is to drink Ningxia Red Juice. And to have some on hand to serve to any guests that may stop by. It is healthy, filled with antioxidants, and it is RED. Delicious. Can be diluted with a bit of water, or sparkling water, or just taken straight in a shot glass. This will give you energy and you will know your immune system is benefiting from this infusion of Love.
Feeling under the weather. Need a bit of Power Punch. Well try considering the NingXia Wolfberry. It is one of those Superfoods that revitalizes the body.
Amazing NingXia Wolfberry Nutrient Summary
NingXia Wolfberry is the richest known whole food source of natural Vitamin B1 or thiamine with sixty-seven times the thiamine of an equivalent amount of brown rice. Thiamine is responsible for proper energy production, carbohydrate metabolism, and thyroid function. Thiamine deficiencies can result in impaired carbohydrate burning and a decline in the energy hormone thyrotropin.
NingXia Wolfberry is the richest known whole food source of natural Vitamin B1 or thiamine with sixty-seven times the thiamine of an equivalent amount of brown rice. Thiamine is responsible for proper energy production, carbohydrate metabolism, and thyroid function. Thiamine deficiencies can result in impaired carbohydrate burning and a decline in the energy hormone thyrotropin.
Wolfberry has one hundred times the niacin (Vitamin B3) of oat bran. Research documents the ability of NingXia wolfberries to support the health of the heart. NingXia wolfberries also have three times the vitamin C of oranges, five times the calcium of an equivalent amount of raw cauliflower and two times the beta carotene of raw spinach.
A 3 oz. serving of the NingXia Wolfberries dried contain nearly 1600 mg. of potassium, essential for normal electrolyte and pH balance within the cell. In addition, the berries have fiber, carotenoids, zeaxanthin, lutein, and beta-cryptoxanthin, all of which support the immune system and improve vision.
100g Fresh NingXia Wolfberry contains:
19 amino acids (5.8g protein)
22 trace minerals
5 unsaturated fatty acids
Polysaccharides
7 mg beta carotene
(=180% Vitamin A)
Vitamins B1, B6
100% Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)*
300% Vitamin C*
90% Vitamin E*
10% Calcium*
24% Potassium*
100% Iron*
91% Selenium*
18% Zinc*
(*DV = Daily Value)
Do you find it difficult to fall asleep at night? Honestly, you are not alone, according to NPR over 60 million people in America suffer the same plight.
There are many side effects of sleepless nights which you probably are aware of. Mood swings, memory and focus, blood pressure, energy, blood sugar levels, a compromised Immune system, or perhaps weight control. But don’t worry I am here to give you some simple ways to catch those precious z’s, without using prescription drugs because as you know there are a lot of side effects from taking this type of medication for sleep. To get your best health benefits from sleep, research reveals that we should get 7-8 hours of slumber each night.
- Create Routines: Yes, routines are a very effective way to signal your brain that it is time to let go and get some sleep. Have a cup of calming tea before bed, like chamomile tea. Take a relaxing bath, soak for a period of time with some soothing essential oils, bath bombs with relaxing essential oils in them, or even take a nice hot shower. A period of meditation, yoga or simply reading a good book will help you greatly. Figure out what time you should turn off the lights so that you can get a good 7 to 8 hours sleep. Set this up as a routine so your body gets used to it and it will probably start waking up a bit earlier once you set up this routine.
2. Stay away from caffeine and alcohol prior to your bedtime, as studies have shown how these substances can decrease the body’s natural melatonin. Try water, or an herbal tea without caffeine.
3. Don’t spend time on your phone, computer, or any electronics 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to bedtime. As the blue lights used with these electronics negates the effects of melatonin that your body naturally releases.
4. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps to regulate the body’s sleep cycle. And it is one of the most popular non-prescription aids for sleeping on the market today. In addition Magnesium is an important mineral that may help improve sleep. This mineral helps one to unwind. The best magnesium for sleep includes chelated magnesium glycinate and magnesium taurate. Chelated magnesium is easily absorbed by the body, making it one of the most bioavailable forms of magnesium available.
5. Re-evaluate your Sleep Environment. Is your mattress firm enough? Does it give your back the right support or your muscles so that you don’t wake up in the middle of the night with pain in one area or another. Is your room dark enough? Do you have lighting coming from a clock or some other gadget that might disturb your sleep patterns? Perhaps you might like to use a sleep mask to cover your eyes, so not to let any disturbing light in. Or maybe even you could use ear plugs to negate any random noise in your environment.
6. Essential Oils are a great aid to sleepless nights. Oils like Lavender, cedarwood or vetiver can be very relaxing prior to sleep. Nothing like a nice foot rub before bedtime. Or try diffusing one of these calming oils.
7. Stress can cause sleepless nights. Worry over relationships, work, money all add up to create stress and difficulty getting to sleep. Make sure you take time to communicate your fears and difficulties with your family or intimate or friends. Entering into relationship about such matters helps to relieves stress and also you can create new patterns and make agreements.
General stress can be released through some selfcare and time for yourself. Give yourself the excuse for a massage, bubble bath, facial, walks along the ocean. Sleep aids one to release stress too.
8. A good exercise routine can also greatly maximize your sleep. Exercise and aerobics help us because we put out a lot of energy with this activity. And this exertion of energy helps us to sleep at the end of the day. Make sure you exercise during the day and not just before bed as you can get revved up. Exercise is also an excellent way to release stress. And to help with memory issues. And weight gain. So, a good exercise routine is a win-win situation all around.
Well some great tips here now let’s get ready for a good night’s sleep!
