The last few years have proved to be some of the most challenging of MY life, and that is saying a lot. I have been a traveler, a drifter, and artist, all the while being a single mom, raising an amazing daughter. That has all brought many challenges, but the past five years have brought more than I ever expected. All have been fantastic, all the while pushing me past anything I thought myself capable of.
    In the last six years, I have:

• totaled my car, changing my face
• fallen in love
• given birth to twin girls, almost 21 years after having my first daughter
• gotten married
• acquired three step children, and then subsequently 5 step grand children
  
• tinkered around with starting a couple of different business'
  
• sold almost everything and move 2000 miles across country to live out a dream of living in the country
  
• began a home school adventure with my husband and girls
  
• contemplated getting a goat

Ok, there you have it.

My life has swung full circle, back to the places I had originally set out for when I was younger. As time went on, I became jaded, bitter, angry...rebellious, resentful, disbelieving..
I then slowly began to let go of the anger, the resentments..

  I am sure you can see where this is going.  I am back, at the beginning, full of the exuberance I had when young, the excitement about life, and the belief that dreams can come true. I had just been looking in the wrong places!
   My intention in this blog, is to revamp, rework..create a place where people can get to know me, and hopefully I can know them. Words, especially intentional words, are so strong, so profound, intense relationships can be built quickly. I am now out in the country, and with some time to write, and live with intention, instead of reaction.
  I enjoy feedback, conversation...and chatter about life and how we live it. What we can learn from one another, and how we can be there to support one another as well.

   Come back often, I look forward to it!!

VJ~

Tests of new machine at a hospital have found it could be effective in the battle against the superbug MRSA.

Consultants at Wythenshawe Hospital found that using a vaporiser to spray essential oils into the atmosphere killed off micro-organisms.

Airborne bacterial counts dropped by 90% and infections were reduced in a nine-month trial at the burns unit.

The recipe of oils used in the machine was refined by microbiologists at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Story from BBC NEWS:
news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/6471475.stm

Published: 2007/03/20 15:37:14 GMT

© BBC MMVII

Essential Oil Care for Children & Babies     Valorie J. Helmick #342856

The information on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to be used to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, illness or injury. Seek professional medical attention if your child appears to have any disease, illness or injury.

When using essential oils on babies and children, it is always best to dilute 1-2 drops of pure essential oils with 1/2-1 tsp. vegetable oil. If the oils are used in a bath, always use a bath gel base as a dispersing agent for the oils.

Keep essential oils out of children's reach. If an oil is ever ingested, give the child an oil-soluble liquid such as milk, cream, or half & half. Then call your local poison control center or seek emergency medical attention. A few drops of pure essential oil shouldn't be life-threatening, but for your protection, it is best to take these precautions.

In Shirley Price's book, Aromatherapy for Babies and Children, she mentions 19 oils that are safe for children. These oils are:

• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)*
• Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)**
• Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile)
• Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
• Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
• Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
• Lemon (Citrus limon)*
• Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)*
• Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
• Melaleuca-Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
• Orange (Citrus aurantium)*
• Rose Otto (Rosa damascena)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)**
• Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora)
• Sandalwood (Santalum album)
• Thyme (Thumus vulgaris CT linalol)
• Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)

*These oils are photosensitive; always dilute. To prevent a rash or pigmentation of the skin, do not use citrus oils when exposed to direct sunlight.

**These oils should never be used undiluted on babies and children.

Caution: Do not use synthetic or adulterated oils. Do not use oils with different botanical names until the safety data has been thoroughly reviewed.

Essential Oil Uses for Babies and Children

See the Common and Botanical Name Index for the botanical name of each oil listed below.

Colic: Bergamot, ginger, mandarin, marjoram, Roman chamomile, rosemary, or ylang ylang. Blend: Combine 2 Tbsp. Almond oil with 1 drop Roman chamomile, 1 drop lavender, and 1 drop geranium. Mix and apply to stomach and back. Note: Burping the baby, and keeping the abdomen warm with a warm (not hot) water bottle will often bring relief.

Common Cold: Cedarwood, lemon, Melaleuca ericifolia, rosemary, rose, sandalwood, or thyme. Blend: Combine 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil with 2 drops melaleuca (Tea Tree), 1 drop lemon, and 1 drop rose otto. Massage a little of the blend on neck and chest.

Constipation: Ginger, mandarin, orange, or rosemary. Dilute one of the oils and massage on stomach and feet.

Cradle Cap: Blend: Combine 2 Tbsp. almond oil with 1 drop lemon and 1 drop geranium or with 1 drop cedarwood and 1 sandalwood. Mix and apply a small amount on head.

Croup: Marjoram, ravensara, rosewood, sandalwood, or thyme. Dilute for massage or diffuse. Bundle baby or child up and take outside to breathe cold air.

Crying: Cypress, frankincense, geranium, lavender, Roman chamomile, rose otto, or ylang ylang. Dilute for massage or diffuse.

Diaper Rash: Lavender (dilute and apply). Blend: Combine 1 drop Roman chamomile and 1 drop lavender with vegetable oil and apply.

Digestion (sluggish): Lemon or orange. Dilute and massage feet and stomach.

Dry Skin: Rosewood or sandalwood. Dilute and apply.

Earache: Lavender, melaleuca (Tea Tree), Melaleuca ericifolia, Roman chamomile, or thyme (sweet). Put a diluted drop of oil on a cotton ball and place on the surface of the ear; rub a little bit of diluted oil behind the ear. Blend: Combine 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil with 2 drops lavender, 1 drop Roman chamomile, and 1 drop melaleuca (Tea Tree). Put a drop on a cotton ball and put on surface of the ear, rub behind the ear and on the ear Vita Flex feet points.

Fever: Lavender. Dilute in vegetable oil and massage baby or child (back of neck, feet, behind ear, etc.). Peppermint (diffuse only).

Flu: Cypress, lemon, Melaleuca ericifolia. Dilute 1 drop of each in 1 Tbsp. bath gel base for a bath or diffuse.

Hiccoughs: Mandarin. Diffuse

Jaundice: Geranium, lemon, lime, mandarin, or rosemary. Dilute and apply on the liver area and on the liver Vita Flex feet points.

Premature: Since premature babies have very thin and sensitive skin, it is best to avoid the use of essential oils.

Rashes: Lavender, Roman chamomile, rose otto, or sandalwood. Dilute and apply.

Teeth Grinding: Lavender (rub on feet).

Tonsillitis: Ginger, lavender, lemon, or melaleuca (Tea Tree), Roman chamomile. Dilute and apply.

Thrush: Geranium, lavender, lemon, melaleuca (Tea Tree), Melaleuca ericifolia, rosewood, or thyme. Dilute and apply. Blend: 2 Tbsp. garlic oil, 8 drops lavender, 8 drops Melaleuca ericifolia, 1 ml. Vitamin E oil. Apply to nipples just before nursing, or with a clean finger into baby's mouth.

For more information on the use of essential oils and aromatherapy for babies and children, see also the books Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby by Allison England, and Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child by Valerie Ann Worwood.

For information regarding Young Living Essential Oils, please contact me,  Valorie J. Helmick. My phone # 480-600-7058. You can find information on my blog, www.valoriejane.com, and you can find more information or order at www.valoriejane.marketingscents.com . I will be glad to help you with any questions.

The information on this page is an abridgement from the Reference Guide for Essential Oils "Personal Guide" section by Connie and Alan Higley, ©1998-2002. This information has been designed to help educate the reader in regard to the subject matter covered. This information is provided with the understanding that the publisher, the authors, and Abundant Health, LLC are not liable for the misconception or misuse of the information provided. It is not provided in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, illness, or injured condition of the body. The authors, publisher, and Abundant Health LLC shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this information. The information presented is in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness, or injury should consult a qualified health care professional.

 

This blend comes from Nancy Sanderson...(Gary Youngs sister, for those of you that do not know)

8 drops spruce
8 drops sandalwood
7 drops fir
5 drops hyssop
4 drops lemongrass
5 drops Helichrysm
4 drops birch/wintergreen
2 drops German blue chamomile
1 drop blue tansy

German Chamomile and Blue Tansy availiable from Creer labs. Contact me for more information.

You can add this blend to a carrier oil, or use straight...
let me know all the testimonials from  using this, I can't wait...
to order
contact
Valorie J. Helmick Raymond 480-600-7058 ValorieJane@cox.net

Rescuing Hug

This is a picture from an article called The Rescuing Hug. The article details the first week of life of a set of twins. Apparently, each were in their respective incubators, and one was not expected to live. A hospital nurse fought against the hospital rules and placed the babies in one incubator. When they were placed together, the healthier of the two threw an arm over her sister in an endearing embrace. The smaller baby’s heart rate stabilized and her temperature rose to normal.

Let us not forget to embrace those whom we love.

"Aromatherapy has enhanced my life in many, many ways," Erwin says. "I have become confident and happy. My emotions can always be changed with a single whiff. I am more emotionally balanced, and stress over everyday life is less of an impact."

According to Hirsch, the future of medicine lies in aromatherapy. "We're already seeing aromatherapy more and more in the treatment of patients. Ten years from now aromatherapy will be a regular part of the physician's palette." Hirsch says that in the future, instead of simply prescribing valium as a sedative, a physician will prescribe a small dose of valium supplemented with lavender. For male impotence? A small dose of the revolutionary new drug Viagra along with a mixture of lavender and pumpkin, known to heighten male sexual arousal.

Erwin is likewise convinced. "With the right oils, my muscle aches heal faster, my burns and bruises disappear, and fatigue is no longer in my vocabulary … All of these things have made my life safer, simpler and more enjoyable."

http://health.discovery.com/centers/althealth/aromatherapy/aroma.html

	The wonders of spikenard oil If you find the information on this page helpful, use the form at the bottom to email a copy to yourself or a friend. A printer friendly link and other options are also located down below.
	Author: Teresa Goertz    Questions: 48 have been asked.   Send a comment or question Country: United States Skills: Aromatherapist Views: 1715 Posted: 2004-09-19
	This oil is discussed in the Bible as the part of the unguent used by Mary Magdalene to anoint the feet of Jesus at the Last Supper. Based on this act, spikenard is steeped in historic symbolism. It can be used by those working in hospices who care and treat patients that are very ill. I have created many products for personal use using spikenard - deodorant, bath salts, hair color oil, muscle relaxing liniment, meditation blend, study blend and as a digestive blend in capsules. Spikenard (nardostachys jatamansi) works on the circulatory system as a blood purifier; on the muscular system as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent; on the nervous system for anxiety, absentmindedness, claustrophobia, indecision, convulsions (epilepsy and hysteria), and on panic attacks; on the digestive system as a digestive aid for flatulence, intestinal worms, kidney stones, and used to increase metabolism to reduce fat; on the hair as a hair tonic (makes the hair grow faster and also keeps your hair in its original color) and dandruff; good for skin care to heal rashes, cure snake and scorpion bites, and rejuvenating mature skin; and on the psychology of coping with change, fear, sadness, self-criticism, tantrums, unforgiveness, and worry.

It is easy to understand why some of the most popular places for tourists to travel are costal towns -  those quaint little places where one can sit on the beach and privately contemplate life, ponder the possibilities for the future, and regain inner strength. Visitors to the small seaside village of Gualala, California, may enjoy much more though, if they happen to make their way to a little-known massage studio called the Lavender Room. Lavender and yarrow plants grow in the garden which
surrounds the studio, and a hot tub sits on the deck for guests to enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean and breathe in the forest smells of pungent fir and pine mixed with the soothing scent of lavender.
Once inside the studio, the wonderful aroma of lemongrass or Joy essential oil diffusing in the room
immediately greets guests, who are then treated to a luxurious soak in the hot tub. With the essential oils of geranium and Purification, the water feels clean, fresh, and restorative. Following the hot tub, guests receive a sensational sensory experience a massage with Young Living essential oils. Certified Massage Therapist Alisa Edwards, a Young Living Star and owner of The Lavender Room, says, "I will first ask my clients if they have any allergies. Once that is determined, I suggest several oils they might enjoy during the massage. I know rubbing the blends of PanAway or Aroma Siez during the session helps ease tension in a stiff lower back. I have clients who have conditions that need extra
help, and the oils give that healing edge. I often use Peace & Calming and lavender."
There are many motivators for getting a massage. Some of these include for relaxation and pleasure, stress reduction, and pain management and relief. According to a recent survey by the American Massage Therapy Association, the popularity and use of massage is on the rise. "More than one in five adults surveyed (21 percent) received a massage within the past twelve months. Ninety percent of respondents agreed that massage can be effective in reducing pain. One in five of those polled (20 percent) say they have discussed massage therapy with their doctor or other healthcare provider, up from 14 percent in 2002." (Ref 1) Likewise, more healthcare providers are recommending massage therapy for their patients. "For those who discussed massage therapy with their healthcare providers, 62 percent of the providers strongly recommended or encouraged their patients to get a massage."  (Ref 2)
People, perhaps depending on the circumstance or need, receive massages in a variety of locations, from their homes to massage therapists' offices to spas. Of those surveyed in America, "21 percent received their last massage at a spa." (Ref 3)  Like so many other massage therapists who own or work at spas, Alisa has found that the aroma and penetrative powers of Young Living essential oils make a massage a "multifaceted experience." "The oils make it more powerful as to the depth of the healing, and it touches so many of the senses." Jeanne Rose, author of The AromatherapyBook,writes, "Massage is often considered the best way to use essential oils. Not only does the client benefit from
the qualities of the essential oils, she/he benefits from the energy and healing qualities of the human touch."  (Ref 4)  Because Young Living essential oils are of the highest, therapeutic grade quality, they become the perfect partner for massage. "They are helping my clients experience a true healing experience," says Alisa.
Realizing that a visit to the spa makes for a truly enjoyable vacation, Young Living provided guests at this year's Grand Convention the opportunity to attend a YL spa at the Salt Palace. Here, participants could slip away from classes for a few minutes to relax and enjoy either a foot, chair, or table massage. "The response was phenomenal, with appointments booked solid and many distributors returning more than once!" says Marilyn Kendall, Marketing Project Coordinator and Spa Manager. "The massage therapists were given an assortment of essential oils to use, along with Young
Living's massage oils and other products. Clients were able to choose which oils they wanted to have used on them. Some of the distributors remarked that they did not know Young Living offered a lot of these products." Denise Jolley, Executive Assistant and Spa Coordinator, relates, "The spa was wonderful as it gave people a few minutes to relax and enjoy a short massage. After traveling and sleeping in strange beds with uncomfortable pillows, guests were happy to have a few minutes of total relaxation."
If visiting a spa is not an option, consider a "massage at home." Interestingly, a survey shows that twenty six percent of the population prefers to have a massage at home. (Ref 5)  In Nikki Goldstein's book Essential Energy, she writes, "Massage techniques vary from practitioner to practitioner. There's no mystery to massage, anyone can do it - and by using the basic techniques, you can create your own personal brand of healing." With Young Living essential oils and the Raindrop Technique DVD/video, it's easy to learn and teach others how to perform the Raindrop Technique, which combines the application of essential oils to various parts of the body with massage. The DVD/video
provides step-by-step instructions that will guide the viewer through each of the massage techniques.
By experimenting with the oils, one can receive and give soothing massages at home. Delight a loved one for Valentine's Day by creating the atmosphere of a spa and pampering him or her with a massage. Play soft music, diffuse essential oils throughout the room, serve lemon water made from fresh spring water and several drops of lemon essential oil or lemon H2Oils, and use candlelight
to create the right mood.
Babies and children also greatly benefit from massage. "Massage can lead to genuine empathy and love between parent and child. Learning to massage your child can be an important building block in the [bonding] process. Once a child is used to a massage routine . . . then she will associate the massage with a parent's total attention, and recognize it as a valuable gift of love." (Ref 6)  Whether for children or adults, a massage with Young Living essential oils is nurturing and restorative, and is a gift that will be greatly appreciated throughout the year.

Notes:
1. "2004 Massage Therapy Consumer Survey Fact
Sheet,'' American Massage Therapy Association,   
  www.amtamassage.org/news/04consurvey.html  
   16 September 2005.
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. Jeanne Rose. The Aromatherapy Book.
San Francisco: Herbal Studies Course/Jeanne Rose,
1992.242.
5. Ibid.
6. Shirley Price and Penny Price Parr, Aromatherapy for
babies and chiidren. San Francisco: Thorsons. 1996. 120

The U.S. lags behind other counties in essential oil research . Any information coming out of research within the U.S. is welcomed indeed.

Weber jState University, has recently published its Annual Research report on Essential Oils. The mission of the work is to identify which oils, and/or combination of oils are effective against disease-causing microorganisms.
The stidy also compared the effectiveness of two often used antibiotics, Penicillin and ampicillin, with 4 essential oils (two single oils and two blends) against 2 bacteria with known high morbidity rates, Escherichia coli (E-Coli) and Staphylococcus aureus. The four essential oils are Cinnamon, Oregano, Immupower an Purification.

The results clearly show all 4 oils superior to both Penicillin and Ampicillin in their ability to kill the microorganisms. In the case of Penicillin, lysis (disintegration) of E-Coli did not occur.
Apparantly this generation of bacteria strain is totally resistant to Penicillin. INterestingly, the kill rate with essential oils went up dramatically as more of the oil was added.

With national attention focused on E-coli bacteria outbreaks, we want to share  a portion of another Weber State Study with you that deals with this killer. To understand the numbers next to each oil below, it is necessary to know something of how the study was conducted.
A small piece of paper infiltrated with essential oil was placed in a petri dish infected with Escherichia coli. After a period of incubation, examination revealed a Dark circle around the paper indicating lysis (disintegration) of the E-Coli. The diameter or size of the dark circle is demonstrative of the kill ratio and referred to as the "zone of inhibition" (Through replication, researchers know that e-coli cannot grow in this zone.)

Measured in millimeters (mm), the Zone of INhibition was noted for each of 67 different oils tested. There were nine oils with a Zone of INhibition measuring 25mm or larger, meaning these oils are most effective against E-coli.

They are:
Rosewood 40mm
Cinnamon Bark 32mm
Peppermint 30mm
Thyme 30 mm
Ravensara 30mm
Oregano 30 mm
Mountain Savory 30 mm
Lavender 25mm

By mixing Peppermint and Rosewood with a ratio of 1 part Peppermint to 8 parts Rosewood, researchers discovered the Zone of Inhibition for E-Coli increased to 50mm.

This is wonderful news as one begins to speculate how commerce might employ these oils to insure the safety of our food supply. ONe in particular, Peppermint oil, caught our attention. Alredy in use as a food additive, Health concious consumers may consider spraying countero0ps, sinks, fruits and vegetable with Pepperimint oil diluted in wter, as a safeguard against the possibility of E-Coli infected food.

The Weber State study is important because if conirms that essential oils play a viatl role in the health and well-being of mankind.

for information on bringing pure, unadulterated essential oils into your life, and the lives of your family, please contact www.valoriejane.marketingscents.com or call 480-600-7058   valoriejane@cox.net

It is two am arizona time, and my daughter and I are just about packed up and ready to go!! We are taking the scenic route, up to Salt Lake City. I can't wait to learn about all the advancements that have taken place in the last year. I will be sure to keep you posted as we go, at least trying to put in short tidbits at the end of the day.
Blessings to all of you, and I will be seeing you soon!
Valorie