Gluta What Is That – Glutathione

by RHO | Sep 19, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Gluta What Is That – Glutathione

In one of my conversations about essential oils this is one of the exchanges I had regarding citrus essentail oils, imrpovinving liver function and glutathione production. It starts out with some science stuff but the end of trhis conversation relates to a subtle way to imrove our overall health.

Customer: Why are citrus oils so important oil for the liver?

Gav: One reason is their capacity to help support glutathione production.

Customer: Gluta what? Say that again.

Gav: Glutathione. Have you ever heard of glutathione?

Customer: Nope.

Gav: Many consider glutathione to be the “Mother Antioxidant of the Body”. Remember that an antioxidant means something that fights against cell damage or rather premature aging and breakdown.”

Customer: So, it sounds like I want more of that.

Gav: We all do!

Glutathione levels tend to drop as we age and it is a very key antioxidant for those like myself seeking to prevent further damage to the liver. Another reason I like supporting glutathione is it may be helpful for protecting against heavy metal toxins.

Age lessens glutathione production as well as stress and an overabundance of toxins entering the body.

I like citrus oils because of their d-limonene component. D-limonene has been shown to help manage inflammation and oxidative stress. This is part of the reason citrus oils are in our two best-selling detox blends, Liv-Better and Pure Regen.

Possible signs of low glutathione levels could be:

Consistent infections like cold or flu
Trouble managing weight
Chronic Fatigue
Allergies

In reality if I feel I am experiencing more stress than usual I will introduce more citrus oils to the bottom of my feet and topically over my liver with a carrier oil during the daty. Balanced glutathione levels are absolutely key in fighting fatty liver disease and for supporting proper detoxification in the body.

We created two sets of essential oil trios that highlight the best features of citrus oils

Citrus Sunrise Trio – Essential Oil Trio by Restore Hope Oils offers some of our favorite oils specific to helping energize and uplift the body to get you in the right frame of mind to start the morning.

Citrus Sunset Trio – Essential Oil Trio by Restore Hope Oils offers some of our favorite oils that may provide support for mental fatigue, concentration, and offer a calming effect that assist to end the day in a more relaxed manner.

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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.

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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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A Dangerous Misconception About Essential Oils

by RHO | Sep 6, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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A Dangerous Misconception About Essential Oils

One of the main reasons we chose to create Restore Hope Oils is we wanted to verify purity and safety applied to the use of essential oils. I want to clarify a very crucial concept.

A customer asked me a question a while ago and it is important enough to me that I am making a post. I bring this up because if this customer had not reached out to me they could have had a very bad and possibly harmful experience.

I am grateful for the courage and foresight of this person to ask a question.

This person sent me an email as they were advised to take “Oregano oil” internally for a challenge they were having.

Here was my response to their question about Oregano oil:

My first question (to the customer) is who recommended you use Oregano internally?…There are only very few times I would actually use Oregano internally. I think there are more appropriate options. So, would you mind clarifying who suggested it and why?

The customer said that she was advised to take 1 TBSP of Oregano oil in juice or water. This was recommended by multiple caregivers that they know.

I began to see the challenge “Oregano oil” and “Oil of Oregano” are not the same as “Oregano essential oil”. This is a common mistake in the natural health world.

Oregano oil or Oil of Oregano is something that is often taken internally as it comes in tinctures with droppers and even in capsules. Here are some major differences between the Oregano oil and Oregano essential oil:

Oregano Oil or Oil of Oregano

This is a fat soluble product that is infused with Oregano leaf.

It usually is sitting in some carrier like sesame, flax seed, olive oil or others.

Often an ethanol or CO2 extracted product.

Safe for ingestion

Safe for topical use

Oregano essential oil

Only the volatile compounds, usually extracted through steam distillation.

Concentration is at least 25-50 times stronger than Oil of Oregano. May cause liver damage if used internally for extended periods of time.

Safe for topical use when diluted properly. Again only one drop in 1 TBSP of carrier oil.

Not recommended for use internally unless guided by an experienced Aromatherapist with proper dilution and no more than one drop at a time.

Oregano essential oil is a fantastic oil especially for respiratory and immune challenges. It is a “hot” oil meaning we use a good deal of dilution of a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil, Safflower, Sunflower, Grapeseed or another . Oregano essential oil can be diffused to kill pathogens in the air and home, but it is not an essential oil that should ever be used in large amounts.

If you are a practitioner please clarify the difference between Oregano Oil (Oil of Oregano) and Oregano Essential Oil to your clients. They are not the same!

If this customer would have taken a TBSP of Oregano Essential Oil with water they could have really damaged the internal organs and mucus membranes. Also know that water is not a dilution method. Water intensifies essential oils.

Remember essential oils are always best when used in very small amounts with a carrier oil in general. Thank you again to this wonderful customer for reaching out. Essential oils are a fantastic way to support and improve health. I want to help you succeed and have safe and positive experiences with essential oils.

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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.

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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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Apply On The Neck and Shoulders, Right ?

by RHO | Aug 29, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Apply On The Neck and Shoulders, Right?

Recently I discussed essential oils with a lady who responded with, “I apply this just to the neck and shoulders right?”

I realized why this customer said this because when people ask me about topical application I very often include the area of neck and shoulders. But why? The neck and shoulders are a place that is easier for the aroma and molecules to enter the olfactory system of the body.

Remember the olfactory system or our sense of smell is much more sensitive than taste and according to Dr. Charles Clayman can detect more than 10,000 odors. The olfactory system is the highway to the limbic system.

The limbic system also called the primitive brain influences emotions and emotional change. As well as our instincts, drive, behavior, addiction, and even the formation of memories.

More often than not I want to make sure this area of the body is being engaged to help calm or stimulate based on the support needed by the individual. The smell of an oil alone can help to calm a stressful moment or bring us back to a place of safety.

Both my father and Carrie’s father have passed away and once in a while Carrie will have a moment where she will turn to me and say, “That person smelled like my Dad” or she said to me the other day, “I just smelled the cologne your father used to wear.”

Just smelling alone can help us to feel more safe, especially if we have an emotionally traumatic life without possible anchors of security. Here is a list of essential oils that help me to feel more safe when stress, fear, or overwhelm creeps in. I apply 1-3 drops with a little carrier oil to my neck and shoulders:

This is not an all-inclusive list, but certainly oils I like to have on the neck and shoulders as my day just goes better when I begin the day with one or two of these essential oils.

Today we have reviewed the neck and shoulders and why application matters to me in this area.

Reach out with any questions and keep smiling and essential oil on.

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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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Moving? Essential Oils That Helped Me & My Family

by RHO | Aug 9, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Moving? Oils That Helped Me & My Family

Moving is a fantastic opportunity to experience emotions that maybe you have not felt in a while. In the past few years our family has found ourselves moving more than we would like. It is fascinating the wonderful emotions I can feel when I walk into a room and see it is pretty much boxed. Then I walk three feet into a different room and it’s a minefield of disorganization!

I wish I could say I had a magic essential oil in the works that you shake as you walk into a messy a room and things just go back into their box, or place. Maybe we should work on one called Pure Mary Poppins, We will need to get Disney on board so it might be a while before we we release that blend. (LOL #oilhumor) What do you think?

In the meantime I will share essential oils I use to get energized and my favorites for finding calm while frustration increases or emotions start to get raw.

Energizing oils:

Rosemary

I apply 1-2 drops with ½ a teaspoon of carrier oil to my neck and shoulders while inhaling the excess on my hands.

Rosemary stimulates brain function, opens airways and helps to remove feelings of stress.

It is also a great sore muscle oil that supports multiple systems of the body.

Lime

Lime is a zinger and I love it! That is why it is a part of Pure Happy Essential Oil Blend! I like to apply Lime like Rosemary up above, unless I am going outside as Lime can be photosensitive. But just inhaling Lime brightens my mood and strengthens my resolve.

Lime is so refreshing and helps to open the mind, lungs, and is a tonic for the body as a whole.

Essential Oils for Rising Emotions or Stressful Situations:

Cedarwood Atlas (Not the same as a standard American or Red Cedar)

This essential oil provides a grounding effect that helps improve brain function at the same time.

It is a heavier oil, but with a unique sweetness.

I apply this to my spine, neck and/or shoulders, but I also apply a drop to my forehead often to help support GABA function.

Cedarwood Atlas helps me stay steady in stressful situations. I am a tree oil fan through and through.

We will keep you posted on the move! Reach out with any questions.

Keep smiling and essential oil on,

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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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Bone & Musculoskeletal Essential Oils

by RHO | Jul 21, 2023 | Essential Oil Application, Essential Oil Education

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Bone & Musculoskeletal Oils

In this post we will take a closer look at a recent question I received:

Gav, what are good essential oils for bone and the musculoskeletal system as a whole?

I want to share with you as the group a few single oils I like and why I like them so much. Let’s discuss essential oils that are good for four basic areas of the musculoskeletal system:

Muscles

Bones

Ligaments – connects bones to bones

Tendons – connects muscles to bones

Each of the oils I will mention can be helpful for each of the areas above and you can’t go wrong with either of these. I will tell you how I use them and what for:

Balsam Fir and Siberian Fir

Two of my favorites for supporting bone function and great for muscle tissue congestion. They are warming and helpful at stimulating blood flow to an injured area to support proper repair.

I like to apply these with another anti-inflammatory like Peppermint, German Chamomile, or Helichrysum.

I apply ½ a teaspoon of carrier oil to the area of concern.

I then apply 2-3 drops of Balsam Fir or Siberian Fir. I massage it in and wait 30 seconds.

I may then apply 2 drops of German Chamomile and massage it in.

Litsea Cubeba or Lemongrass

I like these two for ligament and tendon issues. They can be very calming to the tissues. I prefer Litsea Cubeba myself as Litsea smells amazing and my body tends to respond better.

One thing that makes these two essential oils so great for connective tissue is their aldehyde content.

I like these two essential oils with Lavender or Marjoram as well.

I would apply ½ teaspoon of carrier oil to the affected area.

I would apply 2 drops of Litsea Cubeba or Lemongrass to the sore area. I would wait 30 seconds.

To finish I would apply 2-3 drops of Lavender or Marjoram to the area and massage it in.

Basil ct. Methyl chavicol which is different from Basil, Sweet, but better for muscle challenges in my opinion. I like Basil, Sweet for other things.

I like Basil (Methyl chavicol ) for muscle aches in general as it has a very herbaceous scent and intensity that I like to match with mints like Rosemary and Peppermint.

Basil (Methyl chavicol) can also be helpful for many things like menstrual cramps, increasing mental clarity as well as respiratory support.

I apply ½ a teaspoon of carrier oil to the area of concern.

I then apply 1 drop of Basil (Methyl chavicol). I massage it in and wait 30 seconds.

I then apply 1-2 drops of Rosemary or Peppermint and massage it in for an invigorating effect.

This combo stimulates blood flow and provides an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and general cooling effect.

Cautions specific to the information discussed:

Do not use Lemongrass or Basil ct. Methyl chavicol with children under 10 due to possible sensitivity.
Always dilute and double the recommended dilution with children.

That’s all for now. Essential Oil On!

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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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Essential Oils and Joint Discomfort

by RHO | 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.

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.

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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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
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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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