Essential Oils and Joint Discomfort

by | Jul 11, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Essential Oils & Joint Discomfort

A customer was talking to me about sleep and she mentioned how there joints often cause discomfort while she sleeps, so it can be difficult if she needs to switch sleep positions.

She said to me, “I decided to put Balsam Fir and Marjoram (Sweet) on my shoulder last night and it was awesome! I could switch sleeping positions without discomfort.”

Let’s talk about aspects of why these two oils can be so effective together for discomfort, but specifically joint discomfort:

Balsam Fir or Canadian Fir – steam distilled from the needles and twigs of Abies balsamea tree
It contains high amounts of pinene and carene and these chemical constituents have great general anti-inflammatory capacity.
Our Balsam Fir also contains high amounts of norborneol acetate and this constituent has been shown to have analgesic (pain relieving) properties. 
Now remember an anti-inflammatory does not automatically mean relief from discomfort, but when you combine an anti-inflammatory with an analgesic you can see great results. Balsam Fir has a minor warming sensation.

Balsam Fir Essential Oil

Application: I like to add 4-6 drops of Balsam Fir to 1 cup of Epsom Salt to a warm bath for a joint soothing and mind relaxing experience. It is wonderful!
Marjoram, Sweet (This is not the same as Spanish Marjoram. They are completely different chemically) – this is an herb used in many Mediterranean dishes and the oil is steam distilled from both the leaves and flowers of Origanum majorana. 
Marjoram has many many different uses, along with analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. It is high in terpinen-4-ol and sabinene which may help with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and circulatory capacity.

Marjoram Essential Oil

Very warming, but not hot, this oil helps to calm the muscles around the joint while Balsam Fir is more specific to calming the muscle and the joint.
One could easily combine 4 drops of Marjoram and 4 drops of Balsam Fir in a cup of Epsom Salt right before bed to open airways and relax the mind and body for a more restful sleep.

Marjoram, is a key ingredient in our Restore Hope Oils Pure Relief Blend. 

Summary: 

I love fir oils in general for joint and/or bone challenges. When applied with Marjoram the two oils can have a warming, relaxing effect and aid discomfort. Marjoram and Fir oils like Balsam Fir are discussed as being effective in diminishing sensations of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Not to mention both of these oils have relaxant properties that can be great for getting to sleep.

 

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As a courtesy to you we just want to add cautions and a disclaimer after every post to remind everyone that the science and application of essential oils is unsettled, so while information on this subject may benefit some it may not for others.  With that said if the information in this post wasn’t clear enough our disclaimer and cautions to consider.

We aim to present complete, relevant, and accurate content within context.
The information and resources from this content are for informational and educational purposes only.
This is NOT a replacement for medical, psychological or other treatment
We make NO guarantees or claims; expressed or implied
We accept NO liability related to your comprehension, or application

Listed below are cautions if you plan on using any of the essential oils mentioned in this post.

Please do not use essential oils if you suffer from seizures.

Please consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any essential oil regimen.

Do not use it with young children.

Keep away from eyes and sensitive skin areas.

 

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Preparing the Body for Summer Holidays

by | Jun 30, 2023 | Essential Oil Application

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Preparing the Body for Summer Holidays

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays of the summer, my family, I enjoy the opportunity to be out with family and friends. I find it so interesting to see what foods are associated with these holidays and how families celebrate with different types of foods.

 

Living in the Midwest, there is a lot of barbecue, and it seems only to increase over the 4th of July. I enjoy excellent barbecue, but I choose to stay away from much of the beef products since being diagnosed with liver disease in 2009.

 

I have to watch out for products high in dairy, sugar, and beef as a whole. But the amount of food I eat can be just as damaging as eating a poor choice of food.

 

No one is perfect and in reality, we are all striving to improve our current state emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. In saying this, I am letting you know one way I prepare for these types of gatherings.

 

One way I prepare is by having my Pure Digest Roll-On with me to apply to my abdomen 5–10 minutes before I eat. I do this so that I can calm any current inflammation not seen or felt, as well as help support the proper message of digestion throughout the gut as food begins to arrive.

Pure Digest essential Oil ROLL ON

Each of the essential oils found in our Pure Digest blend are not only digestives, but hepatoprotectives or rather liver support and detoxifying oils as well. That being said, I can apply it over the whole abdomen for great benefit.

Pure Digest essential oil blend

Enjoy the holidays this season. 

 

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As a courtesy to you, we just want to add cautions and a disclaimer after every post to remind everyone that the science and application of essential oils is unsettled, so while information on this subject may benefit some, it may not for others.  With that said, if the information in this post wasn’t clear enough, our disclaimer and cautions are available for your consideration.

We aim to present complete, relevant, and accurate content within context. The information and resources from this content are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT a replacement for medical, psychological or other treatment, We make NO guarantees or claims; expressed or implied. We accept NO liability related to your comprehension, or application

Listed below are cautions if you plan on using any of the essential oils mentioned in this post. Please do not use essential oils if you suffer from seizures. Consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any essential oil regimen. Verify any essential oil is safe for use with young children. Keep away from eyes and sensitive skin areas. Some essential oils may be photosensitive, be aware of how this may affect your skin.

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Lift Emotion Barriers With These Essential Oils

by | Jun 5, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Lift Emotional Barriers

Let’s talk about floral oils. When I say floral oil this means the essential oil comes from distilling the actual flower of the plant to create the essential oil.

Marcel Lavabre, a producer of essential oils in France, states that, “essential oils from flowers tend to be the most spiritually evolved fragrances.” He explains, “this indicates a sign of strong astral activity. Floral oils tend to be very refined and are often very difficult to extract.”

Floral essential oils also tend to lift depressive feelings and can be very healthy for the female body, skin, and muscle tissue both inside and outside the body.

For example, true Lavender is distilled from the flowers of the Lavandula angustifolia plant.

Some examples of other floral oils could be:

1.      Geranium – adrenal support, antidepressant capacity tonic

Geranium Essential Oil

2.      Clary Sage – grounding and calming for inflammation in tissue

Clary Sage Essential Oil

3.      Roman Chamomile – calming for discomfort both emotional and physical, anti-inflammatory

Roman Chamomile essential oil

4.      Jasmine (in Pure Embrace) – invigorating and romantic oil

Pure Embrace Essential Oil Blend

5.      Neroli (in Pure Embrace and Pure Stability) – helpful when feeling anxious or not enough

6.     Ylang Ylang – (see below)

7.     Yarrow – inflammation, powerful for the immune system

Floral oils tend to have a sweetness that other essential oils do not have as a primary characteristic. With some florals the sweetness is stronger like with Ylang Ylang.

A friend was recently at our home and Carrie, and I let him smell a sample of Ylang Ylang that we are looking at possibly sourcing and as he smelled it, he took a step back and said,

“Wow that is amazing! It smells awesome! What is that?!”

Carrie and I both laughed and said, “It is Ylang Ylang, a floral oil with great capacity to calm the mind, muscles and the heart.”

Have you ever met someone or associated with someone who has true power? When I say power, I am not speaking of force.

People of true power are those souls to whom people naturally gravitate too, and these types of people don’t need to use force to break down barriers. They do not seek to control others.

I believe people of true power know who they are and are not threatened by others and do not live in a state of competition. They seek to bless others and often go about much good unseen. Their simple presence allows for progress to happen.

I feel that if we were to give floral oils a human personality, they would be persons of deep genuine influence who accept us where we are, but do not allow us to stay where we are. They want us to grow like flowers, and people are meant to.

Just the consistent application and scent of floral oils over time can help to remove the deep-seated emotions that we sometimes hold onto that keep us from becoming who we are meant to be.

Most floral oils blend well with each other, and so I invite you to apply a drop of one like Lavender to your skin followed by a Clary Sage or Roman Chamomile to experience a new grounding and hopeful aroma.

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As a courtesy to you, we just want to add cautions and a disclaimer after every post to remind everyone that the science and application of essential oils is unsettled, so while information on this subject may benefit some, it may not for others.  With that said, if the information in this post wasn’t clear enough, our disclaimer and cautions are available for your consideration.

We aim to present complete, relevant, and accurate content within context. The information and resources from this content are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT a replacement for medical, psychological or other treatment, We make NO guarantees or claims; expressed or implied. We accept NO liability related to your comprehension, or application

Listed below are cautions if you plan on using any of the essential oils mentioned in this post. Please do not use essential oils if you suffer from seizures. Consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any essential oil regimen. Verify any essential oil is safe for use with young children. Keep away from eyes and sensitive skin areas. Some essential oils may be photosensitive, be aware of how this may affect your skin.

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Can Essential Oils Help Possible Fluid Retention?

by | May 24, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Fluid Retention & Essential Oils

In this post, I will take a closer look at possible ways to manage swelling that may be caused by too much fluid in the body. Now remember, if there is too much fluid in the system the fluid has to come out some way, it doesn’t just magically disappear. Before we begin, remember always speak with your healthcare provider before beginning a new health regimen.

When we want to move fluid in the system internally, oftentimes products called diuretics (a substance that increases the amount of urine) are used. I mention this because there are multiple essential oils that have a diuretic like capacity.

Citrus oils in general can be very helpful in this area. Even topically, citrus oils can do wonderful things. A great friend of mine mentioned that her husband’s ankles were swelling up, and it was difficult to get shoes on. She asked if there were oils that could be helpful. I asked her what she already had and she mentioned Pure Happy.

I mentioned that I would put 2–3 drops of Pure Happy with .5 – 1 tsp of Fractionated Coconut Oil on the affected area in the evening before bed. When I talked to her again, she said,

“Gav, my husband was able to get his shoes on the morning after the application!”

Remember that the first two ingredients of Pure Happy are Lemon and Lime. Citrus oils are also good because they can be supportive of kidney function due to their high content of d-limonene.

Could I put 1–2 drops of Lemon with Fractionated Coconut Oil over my kidneys to possibly support filtering? Yep. So, let’s talk about which oils are more stimulating and which are more relaxing. I only review this because I like less stimulating essential oils at nighttime before bed. I like stimulating oils during the day.

Lemon – stimulating

Lemon essential oil

Lime – stimulating

Lime Essential Oil

Grapefruit – stimulating

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Orange – calming

Orange Sweet Essential Oil

Red Mandarin – calming

Red Mandarin Essential Oil

Bergamot – calming

Bergamot Essential Oil

If you want to increase circulation. You can combine a citrus oil and Lavender. 

Here are some examples of how I might apply these essential oils to myself.

Citrus

Daytime – 2–3 drops of Lemon with 1 teaspoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil applied to the area.

Make sure to cover the area with clothing after applying, as citrus oils in general are photosensitive (skin can easily burn if exposed to sunlight or UV light). If I were going to be outside, a better option would be Bergamot as we remove the photosensitive aspect  of it when we distill it.

Nighttime – 2-3 drops of Red Mandarin or Orange with 1 teaspoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil

Lavender and Citrus

Daytime – 1 drop of Lavender and 2 drops of Lemon with 1 teaspoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil applied to the area

Nighttime – 1 drop of Lavender and 2 drops of Red Mandarin or Orange with 1 teaspoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil .

Application:

Now, citrus oils are not the only diuretics, but they are a great place to start. Go to restorehopeoils.com to view any essential oils that were mentioned.

Reach out with any questions and make this day amazing!

Keep smiling and essential oil on,

 

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As a courtesy to you, we just want to add cautions and a disclaimer after every post to remind everyone that the science and application of essential oils is unsettled, so while information on this subject may benefit some it may not for others.  With that said, if the information in this post wasn’t clear enough, our disclaimer and cautions are available for your consideration.

We aim to present complete, relevant, and accurate content within context. The information and resources from this content are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT a replacement for medical, psychological or other treatment, We make NO guarantees or claims; expressed or implied. We accept NO liability related to your comprehension, or application

Listed below are cautions if you plan on using any of the essential oils mentioned in this post. Please do not use essential oils if you suffer from seizures. Consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any essential oil regimen. Verify any essential oil is safe for use with young children. Keep away from eyes and sensitive skin areas. Some essential oils may be photosensitive, be aware of how this may affect your skin.

 

 

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Situational Anxiety, Can An Essential Oil Help To Prevent It ?

by | Apr 25, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Situational Anxiety and Essential Oils

I have had a few different conversations recently in reference to anxiety, and I wanted to share a question that was proposed to me:

 “Gav, is there something I can do with essential oils to help alleviate anxiety when I feel it start to build?”

The short answer is yes, there are preventive actions we can implement with specific essential oils. There are many essential oils that are considered anxiolytics (something implemented to reduce feelings of anxiety) or that have anxiolytic capacity.

 The fastest way to affect feelings of anxiety is through proper breathing because we control the oxygen flow into our bodies. When I enhance my breathing with essential oils, I see profound results.

 We have to remember though that the body thinks it is helping us when we begin to feel anxiety. When we condemn ourselves or our body during anxious times, we decrease our capacity to feel what the body is trying to tell us through these signals.

Anxiety is based in fear, and we often associate feelings of fear with our fight or flight mechanism. The area of the brain that is associated with fight or flight is called the amygdala. It is part of the limbic system and is actually a pair (amygdalae) meaning we have one in each hemisphere of the brain.

 The amygdala helps to regulate emotion and encode memory or store memories in a way the body can later utilize for its benefit. When you or I experience emotions and especially strong emotions and traumatic experiences, the amygdala stores it. 

 This is why you may get tense when hearing someone yell because as a child you were yelled at by someone. The amygdala remembers it.

When we come upon another traumatic situation, we go from frontal lobe activity (executive functioning) to the amygdala. It sends out the signals to run or fight because it remembers how traumatic the last experience was for us and our system as a whole. 

Chronic stress, caffeine, and diet as a whole with many other things can stimulate amygdala function. What many people don’t understand is that when we live in a chronic stress environment, we tend to live and make a lot of decisions from the amygdala. PTSD would be an example of living in the amygdala. 

I believe stress is the body’s main killer. The top deadly diseases aren’t called stress, but almost all roads lead back to it. Therein lies one of the many powers of essential oils. Essential oils have direct access to the limbic system through our olfactory system (smell). Where is the amygdala housed? Boom! In the limbic system, correct!

We can immediately support the brain, central nervous system and body as a whole through smelling and even the topical application of essential oils. 

There are a number of excellent essential oils that assist with our mood. Please reach out and see our selection of essential oils that assist with changes in mood by clicking <here>

 

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As a courtesy to you, we just want to add cautions and a disclaimer after every post to remind everyone that the science and application of essential oils is unsettled, so while information on this subject may benefit some, it may not for others.  With that said, if the information in this post wasn’t clear enough, our disclaimer and cautions are available for your consideration.

We aim to present complete, relevant, and accurate content within context. The information and resources from this content are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT a replacement for medical, psychological or other treatment, We make NO guarantees or claims; expressed or implied. We accept NO liability related to your comprehension, or application

Listed below are cautions if you plan on using any of the essential oils mentioned in this post. Please do not use essential oils if you suffer from seizures. Consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any essential oil regimen. Verify any essential oil is safe for use with young children. Keep away from eyes and sensitive skin areas. Some essential oils may be photosensitive, be aware of how this may affect your skin.

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When My Child Won’t Let Me Apply Essential Oils

by | Apr 18, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Applying Essential Oils For Children

As many of you know our oldest daughter has special needs and faces many challenges on a daily basis. She has immense courage.

Due to the fact that I have a child with special needs I tend to get a lot of questions from other parents who have children with different challenges. One of the biggest challenges about essential oils for highly sensitive individuals can be the intensity of a truly pure oil. They can be very strong!

Here is a question I have received a lot over the years and it came up again recently:

“Gav, my child doesn’t like strong smells. They won’t let me near them with oils. How can I apply them topically to them if they won’t let me near?”

That is a very valid question. As a parent you have to clarify what is the real challenge. So ask yourself,

Does the child struggle with how strong the scent is?

Is the child okay with the scent, but the child just doesn’t want to have essential oils applied?

Or is it that the child struggles with the scent and the idea of having oils applied?

If the child really is just not a fan of the smell then oils could be applied to the bottom of the feet and a sock placed on the foot to cover up the smell. It lessens the intensity greatly.

If the child does not want essential oils applied, but is okay with the scent then place a diffuser in their room and help them get the benefit that way.

Now, if the child does not like the smell and does not want to be touched you may have to go undercover.

Many of the best Central Nervous System supportive oils are what we call base oils. These essential oils tend to have a heavier, longer lasting scent. But along with the heaviness comes the calming of the CNS.

 Examples of great single base notes and blends with powerful base notes for the brain and nerves could be:

 Vetiver Roll-on

Vetiver Essential Oil Roll On

Copaiba

Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil

Patchouli

Patchouli essential oil

Cedarwood Atlas

Cedarwood Atlas essential oil

Frankincense Carterii

Frankincense essential oil

Remember Him (with dilution)

Remember Him Essential Oil Blend

If a child is over 9 then a drop undiluted on the bottom of the feet will be fine due to the callused nature of the feet. If it is a child over 2 and under 9, I would apply 1, drop in a teaspoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil to the bottom of the feet to begin. This has shown to assist our children to sleep deeper for greater repair.

Lastly, if an application to the feet while asleep does not work, then turn on the diffuser after they have gone to sleep for CNS and sleep support.

 

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As a courtesy to you we just want to add cautions and a disclaimer after every post to remind everyone that the science and application of essential oils is unsettled, so while information on this subject may benefit some it may not for others.  With that said if the information in this post wasn’t clear enough, our disclaimer and cautions are available for your consideration.

We aim to present complete, relevant, and accurate content within context. The information and resources from this content are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT a replacement for medical, psychological or other treatment We make NO guarantees or claims; expressed or implied. We accept NO liability related to your comprehension, or application

Listed below are cautions if you plan on using any of the essential oils mentioned in this post. Please do not use essential oils if you suffer from seizures. Consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any essential oil regimen. Verify any essential oil is safe for use with young children. Keep away from eyes and sensitive skin areas. Some essential oils may be photosensitive, be aware of how this may affect your skin.

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