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Test It Tuesday

For those who aren't on social media sites like Facebook or Instagram here are the last few Test it Tuesday blend or tricks.  Every Tuesday (ok sometimes Wednesday morning) I post something that I have used that has helped me or my family.  It's been fun to hear people tell me what I recommended on Test it Tuesday worked for them too!

It's the beginning of march and guess what, I already have 3 mosquito bites! How is that possible?! I whipped out the big guns for this one, well the tricky guns actually. Step 1 is to put 1 drop of lavender and 1 drop of fennel directly on the bite. Step 2 is to put the spoon under hot running water for 20-30 seconds. Step 3 is to hold the warm spoon on the bite for 7-10 seconds. You want the spoon warm to the touch but not hot enough it'll burn you. This does a few things to help with the bite. #lavender helps soothe the itch #fennel pulls out the poison and the spoon actually kills the proteins which makes it not itch again. Seriously after this I haven't noticed my bites at all and they are in spots that rub on shirts and jackets. So excited and ready for spring! #mosquitobites #naturalhealing #natutalmedicineforthewin #essentialoils #innersoles #aromatherapy #lifeofahippie #trickytricky #shirleyprice #doterra

 
It's the week of love so this #testittuesday is a little something to get you in the mood and bring unity to your and your someone special. #Ylangylang and #orange are an intoxicating smell. Ylang ylang extra {latin name: Cananga ordorata} is a heart/middle note. Aromatically ylang ylang brings back feelings of confidence, joy, and peace. Ylang ylang is helpful for insecurity, low self-esteem, anger, rage, and dare-devil tendancies. Ylang ylang balances the male-female energies and hormones in the body by stimulating the adrenals and thymus gland. It is great for pms and other hormone related complaints. Because of hormonal properties and the nervine properties it is great for depression, irritability, anxiety, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, hypertension, insomia, and physical/mental exhaustion. It increases sex drive and is very erotic. ****There are two types of ylang ylang. Extra is extracted 2 hours after the distillation process begins, it is sweet and very strong so a little goes a long way. Complete takes the 1st (extra) and the 2nd distillation being "pulled" for a lonfer period of time.**** Orange {latin name: citrus sinensis} is a top note. Orange has sweet scent and promotes well being and happiness. It is helpful to alleviate tension and energy blocks. It helps over all immune function. ***photo toxic. Avoid sun exposure after topical application*** #innersoles #essentialoils #aromatherapy #weekoflove #valentinesday2014 #iteach #testittuesday #footzoner #footzonology
I had a great blend in mind to diffuse but I wasn't home much. After a meeting I stopped at a local Mexican restaurant that puts your food in tin foil dishes. Well my lunch fought back and I lost. :-( I put yarrow and sage directly on out and watched as it sealed shut and stop bleeding. #testittuesday #innersoles #essentialoils #aromatherapy This is what we call #bluemagic. This is what we use on all cuts and scrapes. We also use it for any type of bleeding. #Yarrow and #Sage have amazing healing benefits. Yarrow {latin name: Achillea millefolium} middle notes. Properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, diaphoretic, digestive, expectorant, hemostatic, hypotensive, stomachic Yarrow is an amazing healing oil. This can be applied to all cuts, including very drop ones, and it will pull the edges together and help thr cut heal. It prevents infection, regardless of how dirty or contaminated the conditions. Because yarrow gross wild in many places, many branches of the US armed forces are taught to find the plant and have on hand in emergency situations. Yarrow essential oil acts on the bone marrow to stimulate the creation of red blood cells and enhance the coagulation of the blood. Sage {latin name: Salvia officinalis} top note. Properties: antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, anticancerous, immune stimilant, antispasmodic, analgesic, diuretic Sage is considered the "master healer". It clears away cellular debris and strengthens cell wall integrity. It's also useful for arthritis, dandruff, hair loss, skin conditions, gingivitis, sprains, firming tissues. LARGE DOSES OF SAGE SHOULD BE AVOIDED BY THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM SEIZURES. AVOID DURING EARLY STAGES OF PREGNANCY AND WHILE NURSING. #innersoles #lifeofahippie #footzoner #aromatherapy #iteach #footzonology #testittuesday #blend #essentialoils #primavera #yarrow #sage #everyoneshouldownthis #firstaidkit Today's #testittuesday is a blend that has helped me so much. I've never been shy about the fact that my life has been filled woth emotions, some good and some bad. Recently our struggle with secondary fertility is taking it's toll on my heart and emotions. I knew I needed a little boost. This is the perfect for emotional support. #innersoles #lifeofahippie #footzoner #aromatherapy #footzonology #essentialoils #iteach #primavera #testittuesday #orange #angelicaroot Angelica root {Latin name: Angelica archangelica} is a middle note and has SO many amazing benefits, phyically, mentally and emotionally. Properties: anticoagulant, antiviral, calming, expectorant, sedative, stomachic, tonic Emotionally/mentally Angelica root can weaken the power of traumatic memories and events. The event is still there, along with the memories but the devastating effects are greatly minimized. This happens because of the powerful effect it has on the liver. The liver is known to hold anger and rage so releasing these helps the liver release the physical toxicity. Physically Angelica helps with headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, dry hair and skin, and poor circulation. It is strengthening for the adrenals, kidneys, ovaries and prostate. It is good for blood cell formation, bladder problems, gastritis, influenza, menopause, and seizures. *Angelica root should be avoided if pregnant* Orange {Latin name citrus sinesis} is a top note. Properties: disinfectant, diuretic,, calmative, anticoagulant, sedative, stomachic, cholagogue, tonic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, antibiotic, depurative, anti-inflammatory. Emotionally and mentally it helps with frustration and discouragement which block the energy to and from the liver. Having that blocked energy causes moodiness, irritability, nausea, headaches, and insomnia. Orange can help with all of those emotions and problems. It helps possible emotional support to overcome sadness. It's also helpful with anxiety and depression. Physically orange helps improve overall immune function, increases lymphatic drainage, improves digestive function, and raises low blood sugar levels. Also helps with wrinkles because hydrates and strengthen the cells of the epidermis. *Orange is photo toxic and should not be applied topically when in direct sun exposure*

Emulsifiers

In a recent converstaion with fellow oil users about adding oils to drinks in order to take them internally it was brought to my attention that many don't know or understand the need to use emulsifiers.
An emulsifier is something that you add your drink, bath water, or spray in order for the oils to disperse evenly through the water.  It's basic science that oil and water don't mix.  They need something else to make them travel evenly through the water. An emulsifier is used when ever you want to mix two components and keep them from separating. Emulsifiers should be used when you have one part that is oil based and the other part is water based. In order to make oil and water stay mixed you need to use an emulsifier.

The emulsifier need to be mixed with your essential oils BEFORE you add them to your water based spray, bath, or drink. You want to make sure the essential oils are well blended with the emulsifier first. The following are Emulsifiers that we've tried and liked.

Epsom Salt

It's great for baths, sprays, and limited use in drinks.  For use in baths we mix 2 cups Epsom salt with 1 cup Baking soda, 3-5 drops of essential oil and then add that to the bath water right before getting in the bath.  For sprays (such as "owie spray" and hand sanitizer) just take a handful of epsom salt and add your oils to that, then place that in the container (glass is always best) and shake to incorporate.

Redmond Clay

This is good in drinks and baths.  For drinks use 1/2 teas of clay to 3-4 drops of essential oil to 16 ounces of water.  Redmond Clay has MANY benefits.  For more info you can visit their website HERE.

Raw Organic Honey

Honey is a natural sweetener so for those who need a little extra to their drinks this is great.  I recommend using 1/2 teas of honey to 2-3 drops of essential oil.  To get the honey to incorporate you can warm it slightly or add to a glass bottle and shake vigorously.  

I decided to show those "doubters" the true difference of using an emulsifer. In the following video we used Raw Organic local honey, Doterra Wild Orange Essential Oil, Distilled water, and 2 glass cups.

 

These are picture proof that there is a difference when using essential oils with emulsifiers and using them without.

 You can very clearly see the oils sitting on the surface in the glass that didn't have honey.  

I hope this info is helpful.  One of my goals this year is to be able to educate as many people as possible on proper techniques to best benefit their body with essential oils, zoning, and food.  I am continually learning and so that means I'm continually sharing.  

As always if you have any questions never hesitate to email, text, private message, or call.

Katelyn Shaw

Face Zoning

I am SO excited to continue to add to my education.  What benefit does my continued education have for you?   More options!  Face zoning is amazing!  I've loved every minute of the classes.  So What is Face Zoning?
Face Zonology "is the study and science of the signals in the Face.  This specific signal system is directly connected with the Limibic System in the Brain.  From the Limbic system it then connects to our Inner Blueprint."

The Face Zone include 4 techniques.

The first is the Face ZoneAnalysis.  This is where the face is viewed in order to understand the signals and the imbalances and disturbances from mental formations. It is amazing what you can tell by simple swellings and lines on the face.

Second is Face ZoneBalance.  This is the method on how to utilize the signals in the face.  It allows you to balance the nemental body, rising the awareness about your own beliefs, and thoughts that have influenced your life and health.  It helps to correct, repair and rejuvenate your hormones, inner organs and brings your mind and body back to where they need to be.

Third is Tissue Rejuvenation.  This increases the blood flow to the face which allows it to clean the tissue, and lymph.  It helps the spinal nerves and bone structure as well as balnaces the organs and hormones.

Forth is the Aromatic Face Massage which uses essential oils to help influence the muscles, inner organs, spinal nerves, and the skin.

Also included in the face zone is some lypmh treatements to help the lymph in the face drain.  The lymph treatment is supplemental and can be done solely on it's own if need be.

I'm excited about the benefits of this and can't wait for more people to try it.  You can go to Inner Soles on Facebook to view the feed back of others who have had it done.
If you would like to make an appointment for a face zone or to find a zoner near you please feel free to email me at innersoles01(at)gmail(dot)com

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What is a Note

Every essential oil has a note.  This means a few different things when it comes to aromatherapy and the proper use of essential oils.  There are three different types of notes.  Top, Middle/Heart, and Base.  What does any of this mean?

In order to make the most effective blend you need to have at least one of each in the blend.  The reason being they all support each other.  

Top note Essential Oils are typically the least expensive oils because they are typically the easiest to distill from the plant.  They are the essential oils that evaporate the quickest as well.  However they are also the essential oil that you will smell first in the blend.  Some common Top note essential oils include all the mints, and the citrus essential oils.  Top notes usually take from 1-2 hours to diffuse.  They are also the essential oils that are the instant reaction oils.  That meaning you can notice an instant reaction when you use them.

Middle/Heart note  Essential oils are commonly the oils that are going to add warmth and body to a blend.  They are also going to influence the overall tone of the scent of the blend.  Middle note essential oils are typically used for skin care, pain management, stress, and infection.  They evaporate within 2-4 hours.

Base note Essential oils are the stubborn ones.  Usually they are the oils that take a lifetime to get out of the bottle. haha.  Seriously though, there are a lot of base note essential oils that are resins and they do take a long time to come out because of how thick they are.  Base notes essential oils are commonly referred to as fixative oils.  That means they slow down the rate of evaporation in a blend.  They can have a wide range of evaporation time because of the consistency of each oil.  They can take from 4-24 hours depending on what part of the plant they are distilled from.

So how do you apply this?  When creating a blend you want to make sure that the blend has each of the three, a top, middle, and base not.  You also want to make sure that you combine them in reverse order (ie base note essential oil, middle note essential oil, top note essential oil).  You also want to make sure you have more top than base note and more middle than base because those are the ones that you need to have more to diffuse longer.

I hope this can help you better blend and understand your oils.  I will be teaching a special blending class in January.  Look for the announcements and some changes coming to the website.

-Katelyn Shaw