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KNOWING THE ESSENTIAL OILS  NOTE 

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All essential oils have what is called “a note”. The notes are called a top note, a middle note and a base note. When blending essential oils, to get the best synergistic aroma, the blend will contain at least one essential oil from the top note, middle note and base note. Top notes evaporate more quickly and base notes more slowly. The top note aroma is noticed first before the middle and the base note scent. The base note will linger on allowing for a longer lasting blend. This can be a fun thing to play around with. First decide on what your blend is being used for, that will determine what essential oils you will want to pick. So, for sleep you may go with Bergamot, Lavender, Vetiver. Of course you can pick as many essential oils as you please.  Rule of thumb is your blend will contain 30% top note essential oils, 50% middle note essential oils and 20% base note essential oils. Three to five essential oils in an average blend is nice.  

*Here’s an allergy blend for the diffuser: 6 drops Lavender, 10 drops Basil, 4 drops Eucalyptus.

TOP NOTE OILS:

Basil, Bergamot, Blue Cypress, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Lime, Melissa Neroli, Orange, Peppermint, Tea Tree

MIDDLE NOTE OILS:

Bergamot, Black Pepper, Blue Cypress, Blue Tancy, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Chamomile, Citronella, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus Geranium, Ginger, Balsam, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Manuka, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang

BASE NOTE OILS: 

Angelica, Balsam, Copaiba, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Ginger, Helicrysum, Myrrh, Patchouli, Rose, Ginger, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Vanilla, Valerian, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Evergreen Essence Essential Oil

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The essential oils in Evergreen Essence are Blue Spruce, Ponderosa Pine, Scotch Pine, Red Fir, Western Red Cedar, White Fir, Black Pine, Pinyon Pine, other conifers.

The essential oils that come together in Evergreen Essence are the sacred oils of Native American Indians. I love that this oil is from our land, indigenous to home. These sacred trees calm the mind and connect us spiritually. It helps to keep one focused and mindful, in control so not to react to the world around, just be in the world around. In other words, be in the world not of the world.
It helps us not to overreact to the stressful situations of everyday life.

These sacred oils that are combined together in this wonderful blend have many uses.
Here is a collective list of uses pertaining to all the oils in this blend.
* Supports respiratory system.
* Helps deep breathing, assisting asthma or bronchitis.
* Brain function. (Memory)
* Clears emotional trauma.
* Encourages cortisone production.
* Helps lower cortisol levels.
* Helps with anxiety (Relaxing)
* Releases sadness.
* Soothes stressed muscles.
* Brings clarity and vision.
* Immune boosting.
* Increases circulation.
* Pain relief. (Stiff sore muscles)

Diffuse. If one has a conflict, diffuse at bedtime.
Diffuse at Christmas dinner for an unforgettable event.
Apply on back of neck, throat, chest, bottom of feet.
Add Copaiba essential oil to Evergreen Essence and use for bones, joints, disc in the back and spine.

BRAIN AND NOSE WORKING TOGETHER

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The nose is one of the first places an essential oil enters the body to do its work. 

It is important to understand our olfactory system and how it connects absorbing the scent of essential oils so that they can be utilized within body.  

The olfactory pathway and our sense of smell connect mind and memory. The Olfactory system is where aromatherapy begins. We inhale a scent and our nerve cells in the olfactory bulb transport the molecules to the limbic system. The important part of the limbic system for this research is the Hippocampus. The Hippocampus plays a vital role in learning, forming short-term memory, and retaining long term memories. The Hippocampus is one of the first regions of the brain to suffer damage in Alzheimer’s. 

“Because the Hippocampus is closely related with learning and memory the compounds found in essential oils can be potential drugs in Alzheimer therapies.”

(PubMed Essential Oils and Pure Volatile Compounds as Potential Drugs in Alzheimer’s Disease)

The odor molecules travel to the Hypothalamus where the chemistry of essential oils call on the pituitary to release endorphins and enkephalins. They act as natural pain killers or create a feel good sensation. The chemistry of essential oils with their therapeutic effects creates a release of endorphins and enkephalins in the body. Within these hormones is serotonin, a happy chemical or feel good hormone making one feel relaxed and calm. A second hormone epinephrine keeps you alert and stimulated. The therapeutic and restorative properties of essential oils may help regulate and control anxiety, stress, anger, or pain within the body when inhaled and passed through the olfactory system. 

In addition to our limbic system, our brains are divided into left and right hemispheres. The right brain is our soul, ego, creativity and our true being. When Lavender oil is inhaled and it influences the feeling of calm, relaxation or safety, it is the signal that the emotional right brain is doing its job. The left side of the brain is the cognitive side. This part of your brain recalls the scent that you just inhaled.  It associates Lavender with those particular emotions, memories and past experiences on how that smell will effect the body and the mind. The beauty of our left/right brain is it works together to influence and integrate our mind and body. 

An exercise to do everyday to balance the hemispheres of the brain is super brain yoga. A quick and easy exercise that takes only 5 minutes. There is a demonstration of Super Brain Yoga on YouTube. Pick an essential oil that is calling to you for that particular day. Put a couple drops of essential oil  in the palm of your hand. With a finger from your other hand release the essential oils natural energy by circling your finger clockwise three times. Bring it to your nose and inhale. Now you are ready to proceed with doing Super Brain Yoga. It’s amazing how you will find a balance in how you think and feel. 

NINGXIA RED

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Ningxia is made of wolf berry purée which is made from whole gogi berries.
Goji berries are high in antioxidants which can help detoxify the liver and kidneys. There are large amounts of vitamin C which can boost collagen production. Collagen is a protein responsible for healthy joints and skin elasticity. Collagen may improve skin health and gut health, may relieve joint pain, may prevent bone loss and boost muscle mass. It may also improve hair and nails, may help maintain the brain, promote heart health or even help with weight support.
“The goji berry also contains Lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid nutraceutical that enhances protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, neurodegenerative disease and inflammatory disease.” (Very Well Health)
“Lycopene has shown to boost levels or pro collagen in the skin significantly, which scientists feel has the potential to reverse skin damage caused by aging.” (WebMd)
Ninxgia is high fiber and protein and contains vitamins A and C. These vitamins help boost the immune system. Ninxgia contains essential amino acids and minerals that also support the immune system and strengthen bones and muscles.
Ninxgia red is a powerful antioxidant which may reduce inflammation. It helps regulate blood sugar and can provide a natural energy boost.

NINGXIA SMOOTHIE
1/2 cup Almond Milk
1/2 cup Ninxgia Red
1/2 cup frozen berries
1/2 banana
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup Kite Hill Greek Yogurt
Blend it up in a blender.

I use the Ningxia Red to take my anti-inflammatory/calm the emotions blend.
In a shot of Ningxia I add 1 drop of each of these Young Living Essential oils.
German Chamomile – fights inflammation, calming, allergies, cleanse the blood.
Lavender – analgesic, anti inflammatory, antihistamine, antidepressant.
Basil – anti inflammatory, antioxidant, energizing.
Bergamot – analgesic, anti inflammatory, grief support, uplifting.
Copaiba – powerful anti inflammatory, analgesic, anxiety.
I slam it down and chase it with whatever. Usually some more Ningxia.