Articles by Jonell Elder

Jonell has been using and sharing Young Living Essential Oil products since 1996. She specializes in Raindrop Technique, Young Living’s revolutionary collection that brings physical, mental, and emotional balance to the body. She practices in Everett WA, in the Seattle area, and the great Pacific Northwest
She is a Reiki Master and is passionate to help others to achieve their dreams, be it in health or finances, by building a business with Young Living Essential oils.
Jonell has monthly educational classes and individual or group presentations.
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Oils of the Bible-Frankincense-Part 1

March 20, 2010 in Allergies, Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Perfume, Biblical Oils, Depression, Essential Oil Collections, First Aid tips, Frankincense, Immune System, Stress by Jonell Elder | No comments

If you are a reader of the Bible, you know that essential oils are mentioned many times throughout.  The Bible has more than 500 references to at least 33 species of essential oils and/or the herbs from which they are distilled.  All of the oils used by the people of Bible times are still used today, although not always for the same purposes.

FRANKINCENSE

Is mentioned in the Bible 22 times, the most familiar of which is regarding the gifts to the baby Jesus from the wise men. Mary and Joseph would have known, without any explanation from the wise men that it was customary to anoint newborn sons of kings and priests with the oil of frankincense, which they no doubt did for their newborn child.

Also known as “olibanum,” or “Oil from Lebanon” the name frankincense is derived from the Medieval French word for “real incense.” Frankincense is considered the “holy anointing oil” in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It was well known during the time of Christ for its anointing and healing powers and was one of the gifts given to Christ at His birth.

“Used to treat every conceivable ill known to man,” frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times, and only those with great wealth and abundance possessed it. It is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, Ebers Papyrus (dating from sixteenth century BC) an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes.

Matthew 2:11—“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”

Frankincense was considered a cure-all by the people of Biblical times and for those who could afford it, it was applied to cuts, bruises, and wounds of all kinds, as well as a inhaled and taken internally. Frankincense comes from a tree requiring a very unique desert climate. It grows only in North Africa and the Southern Arabian peninsula. The oil received by Jesus as a baby came from the same areas where Young Living gets it’s Frankincense today.

Not only was frankincense used as a holy anointing oil, it was also one of the ingredients in the holy incense of the Hebrews (Exodus 30:34-37) burned perpetually in their tabernacles for more than a thousand years, through the time of Christ. Today one can still experience the fragrance of Frankincense in Catholic Churches where it has been customarily diffused for more than 2000 years.

While it has been used to treat every conceivable ill known to man for thousands of years, modern experience has shown that the fragrance of frankincense is an antidepressant and helps in overcoming stress and despair, as well as supporting the immune system. It has also been found helpful with allergies, insect and snake bites, bronchitis, cancer, pneumonia, diphtheria, headaches, hemorrhaging, high blood pressure, typhoid, and warts.

Frankincense has always been a popular fragrance for perfumes and lotions, from ancient times to the present. In fact, it is found in several modern products, including Youth Dew® (Estee Lauder) and the all-time best-selling after-shave lotion, Old Spice® (Shulton).

Egyptian tradition says that “Frankincense is good for everything from gout to a broken head” or in other words “good from head to toe”.  If in doubt, use Frankincense.

Uses of Frankincense:

  1. Put a drop on an insect bite to help reduce swelling and speed healing.*
  2. Apply 1-2 drops on temples and/or back of neck to help improve concentration.*
  3. Apply 1-3 drops on each foot to help strengthen the immune system.*
  4. Dilute 1 drop in 1tsp. honey or 4 oz. rice milk and ingest daily for health maintenance.*
  5. Dilute 50/50 with V-6 Mixing Oil and apply to a blistered area 3-5 times daily as needed.*
  6. Diffuse or inhale from the bottle to help with mood elevation.*
  7. Dilute 50/50 with V-6 Mixing Oil and massage 6-9 drops onto each foot at night to help with sore feet.*
  8. Apply 1-3 drops to shoulders stomach and bottoms of feet to help with low mood induced insomnia.*
  9. Apply 1-3 drops on nails and at base of nails, 3 times per week to help strengthen brittle or weak nails.*
  10. Rub a few drops on stretch marks 2 times a day.*

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Order 12 Oils of Ancient Scripture Here

Now is a wonderful time of year to purchase Young Livings therapeutic-grade essential oil kit of 12 Oils of Ancient Scripture.

Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture™ contains the twelve most significant oils found in the Bible. Young Living’s wish in bringing them to you is that you will savor and enjoy the beautiful fragrances and intriguing histories of these precious pure essential oils. Gary Young draws on his travels to biblical lands and explains the twelve oils on an audio CD, also included in this collection.

Contains: Twelve Single Oils (5ml bottles): Aloes/sandalwood (Santalum album), cassia (Cinnamomum cassia), cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), frankincense (Olibanum — Boswellia carteri), galbanum (Ferula gummosa), hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), myrtle (Myrtus communis), onycha (pronounced oh-nigh-kah, a very thick oil, remove the plastic orifice and warm the bottle in your hand so that the oil will flow — Styrax benzoin), Rose of Sharon/cistus (Labdanum — Cistus ladanifer), and spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi).

Enjoy your journey of discovery of greater spirituality with these gifts from our Father, brought to us through Gary Young, founder of Young Living essential oils.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Jonel Elder

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Chemical Free Life For Children

March 14, 2010 in Aromatherapy, Baby / Infant, Cancer, Chemicals / Toxic, Deodorant, Diffusing, Family Health, Gift, Green, Health, Lifestyle, Pregnancy, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil by Jonell Elder | No comments

Chemicals and toxins are a great and grave concern that must be addressed by everyone.  The air we breath, the water we drink, the food we eat, the personal care products and household products we use, the clothes we wear, the furniture we set on, the floors we walk on, all have chemicals.  This sounds very daunting, and the saddest and most maddening part about it is, more and more chemicals keep coming into existence and the lives of all generations are in terrible jeopardy.

On an average, women use twelve personal care products a day, which equates to 160 different chemicals being applied daily.  Toothpaste and deodorant are on this list, as are lotions, shampoos and makeup.

On an average men use about half of the personal care products of what women use.

What about our children? They do not have the choice of what to use. They are given what to use.  Unfortunately children are exposed to industrial pollutions even before they are born. Exposure begins in the womb.  Chemicals have many health effects.  Neurodevelopmental disorders are caused by chemicals and has caused a “Silent Pandemic”.

  • Acute Lympho Leukemia has risen 84% from 1975-2002.
  • Brain cancer has risen 57%.
  • Autism is found 1 in 150 children.
  • In the last year the amount of women unable to conceive has risen 20%.
  • One in eight women get breast cancer.

Click on this link to watch an eye opening video:

Kid-Safe Chemical Act

What can we do to fix this detrimental situation?  We can begin by making changes in our own lives.

  • Grow your own food.  If that is not feasible, buy from farmers markets or order online from reputable, caring, honest companies.
  • Filter your tap water. Get away from buying bottled water. Why? Can you really trust that it is chemical free?
  • Clean the air quality in your living environment and work place. How? Diffuse Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils. Have clean, safe and healthy air to breath. (Read more on diffusing Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils and the benefits.)
  • Replace personal care, nutritional products, cleaning and pet care products, with known products that are “green”,  pure and free of chemicals and toxins.  Don’t be scared about doing this, thinking about the cost, begin slowly. Start with cleaning products, next week or month, shampoos, next toothpaste and mouthwash.  Soon you will have safer products in your home and then you can replace them as needed.  (All of these needs are available through Young Living Essential oils)
  • Note: Not all essential oils are the same. Therapeutic-grade essential oils are steam distilled and wild crafted, their oils are carefully extracted by way of hot water and steam and they are free from any synthetic chemicals. Many labels use the words “For External Use Only,” which means that they might include chemicals other than pure oil. (Read more on quality of essential oils.)

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If you want to get involved and learn how to help change the way we are being exposed to chemicals and to read about the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act click here.  This is a very informative and interactive website where much can be learned and what can be done.

The future of our children is in our hands. We have an obligation to them to change our lives, their lives and the lives of all future children to come.  Please begin to make this happen today!! Let this be a gift to future generations, and they will give thanks to us for loving them enough, so that they have a chemical free lifestyle.

Read related articles:

How Many Chemicals Are You Wearing?

Chemical Free Air Fresheners

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Jonel Elder

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Reiki For Healing and Stress Reduction

March 13, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Anxiety, Application, Blends, Calming, Emotional Release, Energy Healing, Gift, Mind / Body / Soul, Relaxation by Jonell Elder | No comments

Reiki is a phenomenal way of achieving healing, and one of the most profound benefits is relaxation. If you have stress in your life, this can begin to cause many “side effects”. The side effects can cause other ailments, as stress is a leading cause to the beginning of health problems.  Stress can cause you to loose sleep, which then can lead to more health issues, because your body and mind are not getting the much needed rest it needs to work on staying as healthy as possible.

Stress for many of us is a situation that we have to deal with.  Sometimes we would like to be able to just walk away or somehow remove the stress from our lives, however there are circumstances that we can not turn away from, we have to deal with them and make it through whatever it is.  This is where Reiki comes in quite nicely.

For those that do not know or understand what Reiki is, here is an explanation:

Reiki is a form of natural healing and stress reduction founded in the late 1800’s by Sensei Mikao Usui of Japan, utilizing spiritually guided universal life-force. It is an elegantly simple art that empowers and promotes an individual’s well-being. Although spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. Reiki is not alternative medicine; rather it empowers and fully supports all other health care modalities. People from all walks of life practice Reiki such as: Pilots, Physicians, Nurses, Ranchers, Office Workers, Corporate Executives, Athletes and Artists.

A Reiki session is non-invasive and usually quiet. You are fully clothed and will either lie down or sit in a chair. The Reiki practitioner will proceed to lay hands upon you, usually starting at the head and ending at the feet. Most recipients experience a great sense of glowing peace during and after a session. Many experience immediate relief from pain and/or removal of symptoms of disease.

The most profound feeling that my clients experience is a feeling of total relief of burdens, an amazing time of deep relaxation. It is a moment of ahhhhhhhh, of feeling all cares disappearing.  This feeling can last and escalate for up to a week.

For my clients I always end their sessions with application of an essential oil on their feet.  Before the session begins, we talk and I hear some of what may be going on in their lives and this helps me to determine which essential oil to finish their session with.

My favorite oil if the blend of Harmony.  Harmony™ is an exquisite blend that promotes physical and emotional well-being by bringing harmonic balance to the energy centers of the body. The liberating, balancing, and calming essential oils in this blend open us to new possibilities while contributing to an overall feeling of well-being.

Reiki is a beautiful gift to give to yourself and is an experience that I hope many people are able to enjoy and to realize that there are wonderful natural ways to help not only in stress reduction but in all areas of health and well being.  I would be honored to help you to feel the energy release that is a possibility through Reiki, as would other Reiki practitioners in your area.  You may contact me to set up an appointment. To locate a Reiki practitioner in your area, google: reiki and your state.  This will get you started in locating a Reiki practitioner in your area.

May you find peace and harmony in your daily life and feel the great joy that comes hand in hand with these positive emotions.

Jonel Elder

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5 Ways to Deal With Grief or Sorrow

March 8, 2010 in Anxiety, Application, Aromatherapy, Blends, Calming, Carrier Oils, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Depression, Diffusing, Emotional Release, Lavender, Natural, Raindrop Technique, Relaxation, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Young Living Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

Grief and sorrow come to all of us at sometime in our lives.  They are not times we care to experience or to wish upon others, but it is inevitable that we will experience awful times of sorrow and grief. To be able to get through these powerful feelings and emotions can be very difficult and even more difficult for others.

5 Ways to deal with grief or sorrow:

  1. Talk to family or friends. Reach out to them, by calling them. It can be difficult to pick up the phone, but it is important for you to be able to have someone to talk to.  If you don’t have someone, call a church or a hospital to find out about support groups.  Yes, it is easier to be alone, and that is OK, but not all of the time.  We do need someone to talk with, or to listen to.
  2. Read self help books or inspirational books that relate to what you are going through. Or listen to them on tape, if you are having a hard time focusing. Listening to the words can be a great help too.  Sometimes this can be a much easier way to take in the helpful words.  We may be able to comprehend better than when we read, because when we are in a deep place of grief it can be difficult to focus on words.
  3. Getting out in nature, going for walks, or even for drives to pretty places, can help us to reflect on the beauty around us and remind us of other blessings in our lives. Remember if you are able to go for walks to breath in the fresh air.  Fresh air is invigorating, intoxicating and down right good for our body and well being.
  4. Aromatherapy is natural way of achieving optimal emotional and physical health. The fragrance of an essential oil can directly affect everything from your emotional state to your lifespan. Thus, a therapeutic essential oil can affect our feelings and thoughts because smell is our most emotional sense. Scent stimulates nerves to fire in the emotional center of the brain, but it also stimulates the master gland to release hormones. Hormones affect the fight/flight response, as well as digestion and heart rate. In this way, essential oils can affect us in many ways all at once, just through their fragrance.  Aromatherapy is a very positive way that may help to heal from emotional pain.*
  5. Raindrop Technique utilizing emotional Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils, could also be an excellent way to move to healing from grief and sorrow.  Raindrop Technique is a simple practice that can be learned and may be very beneficial for emotional healing and physical healing. (Read my article on Raindrop Technique for Mind, Body and Soul)*

Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils for Grief and Sorrow:

Single Oils: Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus globulus, Juniper, Lavender.

Blends: Joy, Awaken, Valor, Release, Trauma Life, Gathering, Harmony, Present Time, Magnify Your Purpose.

Any of these essential oils can be:

To achieve optimal emotional well being does not come without work. It takes dedication, will, and belief that it is attainable.  I would feel great pleasure if I were able to help you to begin your journey of healing.  Please feel free to contact me, with questions or just to have someone to talk to. (Contact me)

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Jonel Elder

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Transform Old Behaviors

March 8, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Blends, Diffusing, Emotional Release, Foot, How do I use, Mind / Body / Soul by Jonell Elder | No comments

Behavioral patterns can be hard to change. When we get in the habit of doing something it can take a lot of hard work to break those bad habits.  We have all heard from many people and sources how to battle and overcome bad habits. The key is in understanding our bad habits, wanting to change them, believing it is possible and to start somewhere, sometime.

Young Living essential oils has over 150 different  single oils and blends.  Their are approximately 70 blends that have been specifically formulated to help with different issues, whether it be physical, emotional or spiritual.

There are many Young Living essential oils that could aide in changing behavioral patterns, or otherwise known as bad habits. The one I will concentrate on now is Transformation.

Transformation™ empowers and upholds changes you want to make in your belief system. By replacing negative beliefs with revitalizing new thought patterns, a transformation in behaviors, emotions, and attitudes is possible.*

Repressed trauma and tragedy from the past may be out of sight, but they are definitely not out of mind.  Memories are imprinted in our cells for better or worse.  Stored negative emotions need to be replace with joy, hope and courage.

Reaching into the deepest recesses of memory, Transformation empowers and upholds the changes you want to make in your belief system.  Positive, uplifting beliefs are foundational for the transformation of behavior.*

Transformation contains: Lemon, peppermint, sandalwood, clary sage, frankincense, balsam fir (Idaho), rosemary, and cardamom.

How to Use

Foot application:

The first place I would suggest applying the essential oil is to the bottoms of your feet. Before you put your shoes on for the day, take a moment to first drop 1-2 drops of the essential oil and about 1/8 teaspoon of V6 carrier oil onto the palm of your hand, stir three times in a clock like motion, and then apply to the bottoms of your feet. With the remainder of the scent that is on your hands, cup your hands over your nose and take several nice long deep inhalations. (Be mindful to not touch your face with your hands, just cup your hands about an inch away from you nose and face.

When essential oils are applied to the bottoms of the feet the essential oil passes easily through our skin and cell membranes within 20 minutes.

According to researcher Jean Valnet, M.D., an essential oil that is directly applied to the skin can pass into the bloodstream and diffuse throughout the tissues in 20 minutes or less [all the more reason why you want to know your essential oil is the purest, as are Young Living Essential oils. Read more on quality]

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Diffusing

You can also put 5-10 drops of Transformation oil in a diffuser to diffuse in your environment. The bonus by doing this is not only may it help you to feel beter, but anyone else that is around may feel better too.

When diffusing essential oils the essential oil is in the air, and you are breathing in the tiny molecules of essential oil and this effect may help to balance your moods.

In a cold air nebulizer diffuser start by diffusing your Young Living essential oils for 15-30 minutes, one to four times a day for normal situations. Place the nebulizer diffuser higher in the room (a shelf, bar, or fireplace mantle are good choices) so that the essential oil mist has a longer distance to fall through the air.

The natural properties found in Young Living essential oils produce a soothing, uplifting effect on the mind and emotions. When an essential oil containing the optimum level of therapeutic constituents is diffused, the result fosters a sense of emotional balance and well-being.

When the aroma of essential oils are inhaled, the scent travels to the reticular system of the brain stem where emotions and memories are connected. This enables essential oils to improve emotional wellness in many ways.

Start by diffusing your Young Living essential oils for 15-30 minutes, one to four times a day for normal situations. Place the nebulizer diffuser higher in the room (a shelf, bar, or fireplace mantle are good choices) so that the essential oil mist has a longer distance to fall through the air. (Read more on diffusing)

Aromatherapy, or essential oils, are helpful in elevating and balancing moods. Nature has many answers for problems and balancing out emotions is one of them. Therapeutic grade essential oils carry the “life force” of the plant and they offer the plant’s vibrancy and normalizing effects.

The fragrance of an essential oil can directly affect everything from your emotional state to your lifespan. Essential oils work differently than any other natural substance.

The natural properties found in Young Living essential oils produce a soothing, uplifting effect on the mind and emotions. When an essential oil containing the optimum level of therapeutic constituents is inhaled, the result fosters a sense of emotional balance and well-being.

Full Body Massage: Mix 4 drops with 1 teaspoon V-6 Massage Oil.

In the Bath: Mix 4 drops with 1/4 cup Epsom Salts or Sea Salt, add to running bath water.

Take one day at a time. Work on today to begin to put your past behavioral problems where they belong, in the past. Do not fret about them, or the past and do not worry about the future. We can not control our past or our future but we can work on today and make our daily goals a focus of change.  Here’s to kicking those bad habits right out the door.

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* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Jonel Elder

Jonell Elder

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Chemical Free Air Fresheners

March 7, 2010 in Air Freshener, Allergies, Aromatherapy, Blends, Chemicals / Toxic, Diffusing, Green, Hormones, Lemon, Natural, Peace and Calming, Pregnancy, Safe Use, Thieves by Jonell Elder | No comments

Many air fresheners that are purchased in stores are most likely loaded with chemicals and toxins.  Air fresheners that are purchase from stores are used in homes and offices, and what people are being led to believe is that they create a clean, healthy, and pleasant smelling environment.  This is NOT the case.

One chemical in particular that is in most air fresheners is phthalates.  What people need to realize is that when the phthalates are released into the air and inhaled, or land on the skin and absorbed, the chemicals enter the bloodstream, they can alter hormone levels and cause other health problems.  This is especially a concern for children and women who are pregnant.

Phthalates are used in many common consumer products—to soften plastics in children’s toys, as sealants and adhesives in nail polish, in perfumes, and of course in air fresheners.

“Phthalates are known to interfere with production of the male hormone, testosterone, and have been associated with reproductive abnormalities. Numerous animal studies have linked prenatal exposure to certain phthalates with decreases in testosterone, malformations of the genitalia, and reduced sperm production. The State of California notes that five types of phthalates—including one that we found in air freshener products—are “known to cause birth defects or reproductive harm.” Phthalate exposure in indoor environments has also been associated with allergic symptoms and asthma.” Natural Resources Defense Council

What options do we have to achieve a safer, healthier environment, and to have fresher, cleaner air in our homes and offices and to feel assured of being free of harmful and hazardous chemicals?

One sure way to have a fresher environment is to be able to open windows and have a fan going to circulate the air.  However certain times of the year it is not feasible to open windows and if you are the city, the air isn’t the greatest, or if you are in an office, you may not have the luxury of being able to open a window.

If you are unable to open your windows, the next best thing is to diffuse Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils.  Not only do you get a natural safe, fresh scent, but you get the added benefit of the therapeutic value from the essential oil, and a “green” product.

In regard to what essential oil to use, there are many choices.  Young Living has over 150 different single and blend essential oils. It all depends on what you are desiring for the scent, the ambiance, a clean fresh scent, or even protection from germs.

Diffused therapeutic-grade essential oils alter the structure of molecules that create odors, rather than simply masking them. They also increase oxygen availability and produce negative ions.

A few oils that are nice for any of these choices would be:

  1. Peace and Calming is a gentle, fragrant blend. When diffused, it helps calm tensions and uplift the spirit, promoting relaxation and a deep sense of peace. When massaged on the bottoms of the feet, it can be a wonderful prelude to a peaceful night’s rest. Peace & Calming may be especially calming and comforting to young children after an overactive and stressful day.*
  2. Lemon has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. Lemon consists of 68 percent dlimonene, a powerful antioxidant.*
  3. Thieves was created based on research about four thieves in France who covered themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims. This proprietary essential oil blend was university tested for its cleansing abilities. It is highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health.*

If you are looking for a natural safe alternative to freshen the air in your home, office, or even in your car, and to aide in a healthier environment for your family, friends, co-workers and even your pets, Young Living essential oils are the best way to go.

Young Living essential oils are top quality. (Read more on quality). You also get the added benefit of having your products delivered right to your door.

Are you ready to throw away all those nasty air fresheners that are harmful?  Please  contact me with questions you may have.  I would be happy to help you in choosing the essential oils to get you started and I look forward to hearing from you.

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* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Jonel Elder

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Bed Bugs Be Gone

February 28, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Blends, Chemicals / Toxic, Eucalyptus, Gary Young, Green, Insect Pests / Repellant, Laundry, Natural Household / Cleaning, Palo Santo, Parasites, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Thieves by Jonell Elder | No comments

Bed bugs are escalating because of global travel; the increase of homeless and underground communities; the popularity of “Flea” markets and 2nd-hand store merchandise. The escalation of bed bugs is alarming and people should be aware of the problem, how difficult it is to be rid of them, yet not be too discouraged, because there are natural, safe, chemical free ways to have those bed bugs be gone.

If you’re traveling or you’ve just recently purchased some used furniture, it’s a good idea to do an inspection for any mature bed bugs.  Bed bugs tend to be found in dwellings that are frequently used, like motels, hotels, apartments, dorms, care facilities, and most especially used furniture.

If you think you’re being bitten, it’s best to do a search of your home for these pests.  Bedding, clothes hampers, throw rugs, pillows and furniture are probably the first places you’ll want to search for bed bugs.

Vacuuming the mattress, using the “Bed Bug Spray” mentioned below, and applying a seal-able cover over the mattress should be sufficient.  Meanwhile, all clothes, linens, and bedding should be washed in HOT water, and the surrounding area vacuumed thoroughly.

Make sure that you dry the sheets and clothes in the dryer and not on a clothes line, as it is the long time in the dryer, not the washing machine, that will really ensure the bed bugs are dead.

Essential oil lovers prefer the Eco-friendly approach, and research shows that tree oils work best against parasites and menacing insects. Gary Young touts the praises of Palo Santo oil as the first choice for insect repellent. Palo Santo comes from an Ecuadoran tree which develops a resin to protect against infestation and it is from that resin that Young Living distills the Palo Santo oil.

Eucalyptus has been used historically for bed bugs, and Eucalyptus Blue is the first anti-viral Eucalyptus Oil . Native American Indians relied on pine needles and Cedarwood chips in their mattresses to ward off ticks and fleas.

Young Living essential oils are the essential oils that are being recommended for the following suggestions. Young Living essential oils are high quality therapeutic-grade essential oils.  Read more on quality of oils.

Bed Bug Spray

  • 10 drops of Palo Santo
  • 6 drops of Eucalyptus Blue
  • 5 drops of Cedarwood

Combine with 4 oz. Distilled Water in a dark glass Spritzer bottle.

Mattress Sachets

To go after nesting eggs, combine Cornstarch or Baking Soda in Cotton Tea bags with:

  • Palo Santo
  • Eucalyptus Blue
  • Cedarwood

Place bags on underside of mattress.

Washing Bed Linens:

  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Purification Oil Blend
  1. 2-4 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner for a medium to large load.
  2. 4-6 drops of Purification oil blend.

Bug Bites:

  • Lavender
  • Purification Oil Blend

Apply 1 drop of either oil to the bug bites.

Diffuse:

  • Palo Santo
  • Eucalyptus Blue
  • Cedarwood

In a cold air diffuser, fill the reservoir with 10-15 drops of either, Palo Santo,  Eucalyptus Blue or Cedarwood.

Spray on Bed Between Linen Changes: Thieves Spray

Palo Santo Oil: Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) comes from the same botanical family (Burseraceae) as frankincense, although it is found in South America rather than the Middle East. Like frankincense, Palo Santo is known as a spiritual oil, traditionally used by the Incas to purify and cleanse the spirit from negative energies. Even its Spanish name reflects how highly this oil is regarded: Palo Santo means “holy wood” or “sacred wood.” The resin forms only after the tree is down for 5 years, and this resin from which the oil is extracted, protects the tree from various parasites.*

Eucalyptus Blue Oil: Eucalyptus Blue has a fresh, invigorating aroma that supports normal breathing and soothes tense muscles. This essential oil is grown and harvested in Ecuador. This is the first form of Eucalyptus that is also anti-viral. This essential oil contains high levels of the powerful constituents eucalyptol and alpha-pinene, and follows in the same tradition as a repellent to insects.*

Cedarwood Oil: Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) has a warm, balsamic, woody aroma. It is relaxing and soothing when used for massage, and has long been used as a beneficial ingredient in cosmetic preparations for oily skin.*

Purification® Oil Blend: Purification® is a powerful blend of Therapeutic Grade A Melaleuca (Tea Tree oil); Citronella, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Lavandin and Myrtle essential oils. Purification® can be used directly on the skin to cleanse and soothe insect bites, cuts, and scrapes. When diffused, it helps to purify and cleanse the air from environmental impurities including cigarette smoke and other disagreeable odors.*

Thieves Household Cleaner: Experience the wonder of Thieves® Household Cleaner, as tough stains and problem areas in your home become simple and easy to clean without using harsh or abrasive chemicals. Thieves Essential Oil is legendary as was proven at Weber State University to exhibit a kill rate of 99.96% against all airborne bacteria including MRSA, Staph, Strep, e-Coli and Toxic Black Mold. While bacteria can be dangerous, some industrial cleaners on the market pose an even larger threat to your health. Thieves Household Cleaner is a safe all-purpose “green” concentrate that can be used in every room in your home, without the harsh chemicals. Dilution ratios are listed on the label for your convenience.

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Having to deal with elimination of bed bugs can be a trying experience and if you are dealing with a large infestation, you may have to call in professionals.  I hope that anyone reading this article will have success in getting rid of bed bugs, using natural ways, rather then chemicals that could be harmful to be around.  Best of luck to you, and here’s to success in having a bed bug free environment.  And remember if you are traveling to take along the Bed Bug Spray and spray down the bed and bedding.  Sure as heck won’t hurt and hopefully you will never have to deal with bed bugs.

If you would like to contact me with any questions, if I can help you with your order, or if you would like other essential oil tips, please contact me.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Jonel Elder

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Anger, Can It Be Controlled?

February 27, 2010 in Air Freshener, Alternative Therapies, Anxiety, Application, Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Perfume, Blends, Calming, Diffusing, Emotional Release, Smell / Olfactory, Young Living Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

Anger is a normal emotion that is familiar to most of us. It can be a very uncomfortable feeling and a powerful signal that something is wrong. The feeling of anger can consume you and that is why it is important that you know how to handle it and get it under control.

Some people use drugs and other chemicals to deal with anger. These drugs have unknown side effects, and they can occasionally become a negative impact on the mind.

Essential oils may help you overcome anger in your life, and give you a boost in attitude and a complete overhaul in how you view your life.  And essential oils are a natural alternative and healthier way of healing.

When we have an emotional situation come up, instead of being overwhelmed by it, we can diffuse essential oils, put them in our bath, wear them as a cologne or perfume and even use them as an air freshener.   Aromatherapy is completely natural and has been used for thousands of years and aromatherapy may enhance health and mood through the use of concentrated plant extracts.  The essential oil molecules will absorb into the bloodstream and from the nasal and buccal cavity to the limbic system. They will activate the amygdala (the memory center for fear and trauma), sedate and relax the sympathetic/parasympathetic system.

Because essential oils affect the amygdala and pineal gland in the brain, they can help the mind and body by releasing emotional traumas and other upsets.

Young Living Essential Oil Choices for Anger

Blends: Release, Valor, Sacred Mountain, Joy, Harmony, Hope, Forgiveness, Present Time, Trauma Life, Surrender, Christmas Spirit, White Angelica.

Single Oils: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Orange, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.

Note: all citrus oils and bergamot can be photosensitizing, do not apply these oils on skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight for 24 hours.

If you would like to hear more details on how to use Young Living essential oils please read more here: How To Use Essential Oils and please contact me with questions you may have.  If you would like daily essential oil tips, please click here.

Jonel Elder

Jonell Elder

Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years

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Article by Jonell Elder, Young Living Essential Oil Distributor

Reiki Master, Raindrop Technique Practioner

Monthly Essential Oil Classes in the greater Seattle area, Everett, WA

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