Lavender is a Universal Oil because it does so much!
Can you remember the first time you smelled Lavender? I think my first experience of inhaling lavender was through a home-made eye pillow that was given to me as a gift. It was heavenly. French lavender has always been one of my favorite scents and it’s one of those oils that everyone has heard of or smelled at some point in their life. When people hear the word aromatherapy, they think of Lavender right away. It’s calming, soothing, reassuring, blissful!
When I started learning more about essential oils, I discovered that Lavender has properties which may aid the body in many ways. I was astounded! This is one amazing plant essence.
The scientific name for Lavender is Lavandula augustifolia. It is steam distilled from flower tops. Its scent is floral, sweet, herbaceous, balsamic and has woody undertones.
The body systems affected by Lavender are the cardiovascular system, emotional balance, the nervous system and the skin – the body’s largest organ.
Consider Lavender for…
Widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities.
Soothes occasional skin irritations.
Reduces appearance of skin imperfections.
Helps to ease feelings of tension.*
Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding or bottoms of feet for a restful night’s sleep.
Freshen your linen closet, mattress, car or the air with a light mist of Lavender combined with water in a spray bottle.
Add to bath water to soak away stress or apply to the temples and the back of the neck.
Use in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods and desserts.
Take internally to reduce anxious feelings.*
Take internally for a peaceful sleep.*
May help to support a healthy immune system when taken internally.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
I like to keep a bottle of Lavender in the shower and place a couple of drops behind my knees. It makes the shower smell nice and it’s soothing to my mind. This is also a great oil to diffuse into the air to make it smell pretty!
Essential oils typically have two benefits; physical and emotional. Let’s look at the emotional side of Lavender.
Lavender promotes consciousness, health, love, peace and a general sense of well-being. It also nurtures creativity. Known as The Oil of Communication, Lavender aids in opening the 4th Chakra which is the energy center associated with verbal expression. It calms the insecurities felt when one risks their true thoughts and feelings and addresses a deep fear of being seen and heard.
Individuals in need of lavender hide within, blocking all forms of true self-expression. This fragrant oil supports in releasing the tension and constriction that stems from fear of expressing one’s Self. Lavender encourages emotional honesty and insists that one speak their innermost thoughts and desires. As individuals learn to communicate their deepest thoughts and feelings, they are liberated from their self-inflicted prison. It is through open and honest communication that an individual experiences unconditional love and acceptance. Through Lavender’s courageous spirit, one is free to share their true self with others. Emotions addressed: blocked communication, fear of rejection, feeling unseen or unheard, constricted, tension, emotional dishonesty hiding, fear of self-discosure.
Lavender blends with most oils – especially citrus oils; also with clary sage and geranium.
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Spice up Your Ham this Easter with a Unique and Easy Glaze!
I grew up eating ham and I love eating it on Easter Sunday; however, no one else in my immediate or extended family likes ham very much, so this year, we're sticking with the shish-ka-bob. If I was making a ham, I would use this recipe because I often use essential oils in cooking and it's so easy! You can't go wrong with this combination of honey, mustard and oils.
Ingredients:
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 drop clove essential oil
1 drop orange essential oil
1 toothpick dip clove essential oil (literally dip it into the EO bottle and then dip it into the recipe…otherwise it could be too much with a whole drop!)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well until mixed.
Drizzle the glaze over your ham 20 minutes before it is done cooking. Return your ham to the oven and cook uncovered for the remaining 20 minutes. If desired, reserve some of the glaze to drizzle over ham portions at the dinner table.
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I have always like the flavor of chorizo – that spicy hot mexican meat that goes good with eggs in the morning; however, I am always open to something new and healthier. A friend of mine shared this mixture with me for lunch one day and I was hooked! When I mentioned this dish online, someone suggested I use soy chorizo from Trader Joe's, so I did! This is just as tasty and a much healthier alternative.
Ingredients:
Soy chorizo from Trader Joe's
1/2 white, yellow or red onion, chopped finely
1/2 cup (or more) cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (I used grape tomatoes that I had in the fridge.)
2-3 dashes Marie Sharp's hot sauce (or substitute one you like or have)
Corn or flour tortillas
Directions:
Take your soy chorizo out of the package and sautee it in avocado or olive oil until well-heated. Add finely chopped white, yellow or red onion and about 1/2 cup of cilantro and continue to heat in the pan. If you have tomatoes, chop them up and add to the mixture.
Spoon some of the mixture in your corn or flour tortillas.
Add chopped lettuce, cheese, avocado or sour cream to your mixture and voila!
Eat up!
You will probably have some of this mixture leftover which you will promptly store in a container and place in your fridge. Try re-heating this up and placing it under a fried egg. Or make a soy chorizo omelette by mixing one egg, fry in a pan and use as your tortilla.
The word dance is often used as a metaphor for life. Dancing is exploration, movement, expression, freedom. Sometimes there's sweat involved. It's not easy to dance well. It takes a lot of training and rhythm and navigating the floor. Some people love to dance; others not so much. For me, dancing brings me bliss.
To dance is to say Yes! to life and to be fully engaged and recognize how short life really is. There's so much to do and so little time and it's why we're writing bucket lists and dreaming of a better life.
I have a very good friend who was divorced after 33 years of marriage. It was so painful and difficult and I watched her suffer for several years. But all the while, she still chose to participate in life. She has never sat around for very long and felt sorry for herself. My friend is an inspiration to me because I have been shown the gift of positive attitude at work through one of the most difficult times a person can experience. My hope is that through this blog, someone else might choose to say Yes! to life and dance – even after going through something tough.
I love this song by Lee Ann Womack – I hope you dance. I thought I would include the lyrics so you can see the encouragement it brings:
I hope you dance.
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance….I hope you dance.
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance….I hope you dance.
I hope you dance….I hope you dance.
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.)
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
Dance….I hope you dance.
I hope you dance….I hope you dance.
I hope you dance….I hope you dance..
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone)
Here is the video in case you haven't seen it…it's really beautiful.
Sit quietly for 5-10 minutes and repeat silently to yourself, "I choose to dance."
To support your choice to dance, I recommend using Lime essential oil. It is known as the Oil of Zest for Life! You can use it before or after meditation, in your water* or add to a margarita later in the day.
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This one oil intrigued me so much that I quickly bought an entire kit of oils; however, Cinnamon Bark was not in the kit. So it became the first oil on my wish list for the next investment.
As I was testing out oils one night with a friend, she handed me the Cinnamon and said, take a drop and place it under your tongue. So I did and WOW, it was like having a red hot dot in your mouth but the hotness only remained for about 30 seconds. The flavor was so pure and outstanding that I was sold on essential oils right there.
Cinnamon Essential Oil is steam distilled from bark. It’s scientific name is Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. Why is this oil called The Oil of Sexual Harmony? Because it’s muy caliente!
If you apply this oil to the skin, you must dilute it with fractionated coconut oil because it can irritate the skin.
Common Uses for Cinnamon
During your nightly routine, add one drop of Cinnamon to two ounces of water and gargle for an effective mouth rinse.
Place two to three drops in a spray bottle with water for a quick and effective cleaning spray.
During the winter months, dilute Cinnamon with Fractionated Coconut Oil and create a warming massage for col, achy joints.
Place two to three drops in a doTERRA Veggie Cap to maintain a healthy immune system.*
Place one drop of Cinnamon essential oil in hot water or tea and drink slowly to soothe your throat.
Add to your favorite recipes in place of ground cinnamon for a delightfully spicy flavor.
Supports healthy metabolic function.*
Naturally repels insects.
May promtote healthy circulatory function.*
To make an aromatherapy bathroom spray, add 5-10 drops of cinnamon bark oil and Wild Orange to a spray bottle of water.
Here’s one of my favorite uses for Cinnamon: Add 3 drops to your favorite chocolate brownie mixture before baking. And sprinkle raw sugar on top of the brownies also before baking. Pure Bliss! (and a hit at parties!)
Avoid during pregnancy.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Lavender is a Universal Oil because it does so much!
Spice up Your Ham this Easter with a Unique and Easy Glaze!
The Oil of Sexual Harmony