What's going on in your terrain?

What's going on in your internal terrain?  Most of us don't pay attention to our body and mind when it is working for us.  We only give it attention when we feel pain, can't function, sick in bed, runny nose, get a hemorrhoid or have intestinal upset. What if you could ask your body, "hey, what would you like this month so that you don't break down on me?"  Well, you can with the DermaGrid Scan. It offers the latest in technology to help us identify some herbals, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and foods that can nourish our body to help it be happy and work every day.

 

In our world of technology, smartphones and virtual businesses, we can now assess our specific wellness needs with the Dermagrid Scan.  You can watch a video on it's technology at www.Dermagrid.com.  I have found it to take the guesswork out of what herbs I should be taking, which essential oils would help my mood, what skin care practices I need to be doing to make my skin glow and what foods would be beneficial.

In a nutshell, DermaGrid uses a geometric grid pattern (like a fingerprint) to do skin analysis and a 32 body system (including yin or yang, support or cleanse) assessment. It evaluates a skin image with a comprehensive database, using 3 types of dermal characteristics – Contour, Texture and Pigment Analysis.

The DermaGrid Scan is simple.  I can do these for anyone, anywhere in the world. All it takes is for you to answer a few simple questions and email or upload a picture of the back of your hand - it must be a close-up picture of a clean skin surface, from knuckles to wrist with little to no background. You can complete the questionnaire and upload your hand picture at  www.JennScents.com/Dermagrid-Scan/.  Once I receive your questionnaire, I will email you a detailed report highlighting suggested protocols that best match your skin and wellness needs. These scans run $35, but are free in the month of November 2015, in honor of ThanksGiving. A thank you to you and a giving of a special health tool.

Contact me if you have any questions -  www.JennScents.com or https://www.facebook.com/JennScents-227455947854/.


On a side note, if you are a natural health practitioner, wellness spa or salon, esthetician, massage therapist, chiropractor, dermatologist, dietician, skin care and/or cosmetic specialists, supplement distributor and/or weight loss specialist, this technology can enhance services you provide to your client. No equipment, software to download or experience required. There is a one time activation fee and a monthly fee to access the database. There are 3 membership types depending on the size of your business. Click here to get started, https://secure.jotformpro.com/form/40055016953954.

Perfumes and Colognes - Healthy or Not?

Perfume and colognes...it's a love-hate relationship with most people. For some people, it is a daily ritual to spritz a designer perfume or cologne on before heading out the door.  For others, smelling just a tiny whiff of it can trigger migraines, allergies and intestinal upset.  So how can we all get the smell we wants, without the repulsive side effects?  Well, botanical and essential oil based perfumes of course.

Did you know that you can make a professional smelling, immune enhancing, thyroid supporting, mood enhancing perfume from the comforts of your home for a fraction of the costs? Simply by using pure, authentic essential oils and botanicals that have not been adulterated, diluted or altered from it's original plant-nature state.

So why is that important?  Why do people have a negative response to certain perfume scents?  If you look at the manufacturing of perfumes, on average, all list fragrance as an ingredient.  This fragrance consist of a combination of altered chemicals components to produce a certain scent, rather than extracting it from nature as a whole. One thing you should know about "fragrance" is that it is synthetic. Dr. Mercola shared an insightful article on "Is Your Perfume Poison?" at http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/27/toxic-perfume-chemicals.aspx. Of course we can read and learn about the ingredients listed on the label, but it's those hidden ingredients that are not listed that you should be more concerned about. Perfume use has been linked to thyroid, adrenal, hormone, hepatic, nervous system, brain and lymphatic issues, not to mention a plethora of other imbalances.  A couple other enlightening articles I found are http://www.ourlittleplace.com/chemicals.html and http://healthimpactnews.com/2014/secondhand-fragrance-contamination-a-public-health-problem/.

So, I encourage you to empower yourself with knowledge about what you are applying to your thyroid and lymphatic system regions everyday.  Is it synthetic, health impeding scents or is it natural, botanical, unaltered nature that offers health supporting benefits?  I each workshops on Aromatherapy Custom Perfume Making every quarter.  The next is on October 10, 2015 at Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens, http://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfume-making-with-essential-oils-workshop-tickets-18121627275. 

Have a healthy and scents-filled day, authentically.

Jennifer Hochell Pressimone, CNHC, T.SPE
Visit us at www.JennScents.com for upcoming classes and other education opportunities.

Top 10 Recipes to Balance Skin, Muscle & Tension Issues

We've all suffered from muscle and joint aches, headaches, stress, skin irritations and burns. Here are my Top 10 recipes using just 2 ingredients - SolleFlex AC Cream and Solle Essentials Balance Blend. These are must haves in my "herbal 1st aid kit". 

Mix 3 oz. SolleFlex AC Cream with 25-30 drops Solle Balance Essential Oil Blend.


1. Acne - use as moisturizer and skin mattifier under make-up
2. Athlete's Foot, fungal concerns
3. Burns, Bruises or Skin Irritation
4. Headaches and Migraines
5. Joint pain and discomfort
6. Insect and Bug Bites
7. Muscle stiffness, pain and inflammation
8. Sore and tired feet from standing all day
9. Sprained ankle or swelling
10. Warts (apply 2-3 times daily)

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Benefits

Roman chamomile is an essential oil near and dear to my heart.  It was the very first essential oil I ever experienced and it brought me so much relief for my intestinal cramps, IBS issues as well as mental and emotional stability and nourishment.  Chamomile in general is known as a "caretaker", "mother herb" and "nurturer".  It brings nourishment, comfort, calmness and peace.  It helps take care of the caretaker, but also to the person being taken care of.  So it can bring strength and loving compassion as well as humility, appreciation and forgiveness.  It is my favorite oil right up there with lavender.

Roman chamomile has many scientifically proven properties that can enhance anyone's life.  It is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, analgesic, antidepressant and nervine, just to name a few.  You can read more about it with some scientific links, and get a bottle to try at http://JennScents.net/?sn=3901-6.  For me personally, it calmed intestinal, PMS and muscle spasms, pain and swelling, sprained ankle discomfort, urinary issues, skin irritations (dryness, itching, rashes), acne toner (when added with liquid plant enzymes - (http://JennScents.net/?sn=1549-7), anxiety, nervous, frustration, irritability and anger.

This is one of my top 10 must have essential oils in your herbal medicine cabinet.  Take a whiff and enjoy complete relaxation, without feeling guilty!

Aromatherapy & Lymphatic System for Emotional Health

Importance of aromatherapy and lymphatic system in emotional, mental and physical health.

 

 

Aromatherapy is a powerful tool when it comes to emotional, mental and physical health.  Essential oils can offer a variety of benefits, and enable our mind and body systems to perform optimally. In emotional healing the body system that is most prevalent and in need of aromatherapy is the lymphatic system.

The lymphatic system is responsible for delivering good nutrients and oxygen to the cells, tissues and muscles, while taking out the “trash”. When it gets congested and stuck, an unhealthy terrain manifests, which may lead to a variety of differences within the body and mind. This stuckness may hinder neurotransmitters from sending complete messages, which delays or stops the body from responding appropriately. When we get stuck, our thought patterns may be more negative, repeat themselves like a merry-go-round and smother us from being present in the moment. This mental exhaustion can deprive the physical body from functioning at an optimal level, thus creating disharmony. And then the continual cycle of mind-body, body-mind circulates this conflict.

The lymphatic systems role in the olfactory process, is to allow toxic emotions to be eliminated and positive ones to flourish. Because essential oil molecules of a pure, unadulterated oil, resemble those naturally present in the body, they can make their way into any place, whether congested or not. They help create movement, which can decongest stagnant lymph and push out bad debris or waste. This process has been shown to boost and declutter immunity and increase productivity from all other body systems. Thus, leading us to a healthier mind and body communication, interaction and function, simultaneously.

 

If you are interested in learning more about aromatherapy, or receiving a certification in holistic aromatherapy, check out our Certification Program at www.JennScentsInstitute.com. Our courses cater to those seeking personal and professional growth with their mind-body health and wealth.

Natural Remedies for Sleep

I get asked a lot, what do you have to help me sleep better. Well, with sleep, it is not an easy or quick answer.  There are many contributors to and forms of insomnia. So a couple tidbits to keep in mind...

Your body works on a circadian rhythm. Every 2 hours, it does maintenance on different body systems.  Your detoxification processes occur at night starting at 11p.  If it were a perfect world, there should be less stimuli and interruption at night, thus giving the body the best environment to grab up all of the toxins, wrap up in "trash bags" and eliminate when you wake up.

With that said, your "second adrenaline" aka "2nd wind", kicks in at 11p, to assist with optimal detoxification. So, you should be I bed by 10p, with no stimuli (no tv, bright colored alarm clocks, radio, etc.), giving your body and mind the ability to quiet down, fall asleep and enter into REM by 11p.  If you are not asleep by 11p, you may not be able to fall asleep until 2a. Or, if you force yourself to sleep, you will awake in 2 hours.

Some helpful tips -
- no sugar or stimulating foods after 7p
- do something in the evening to calm the mind, like journal, aromatherapy bath (Calm EO blend is my favorite), read, crochet, etc.
- exercise, walk or movement early in the day, to increase energy to meet your daily demands allowing you to calm mind in evening
- no caffeine after 3p
- in bed by 10p
- stay hydrated during the day with water and minerals
- herbal remedies such as Adaptogens, Enzymes, Probiotics, Kava Kava, Distress Remedy Flower Essence and an Herbal Sleep Combo like Herbal Sleep or Stress-J.

If lack of sleep becomes chronic, you may want to consider booking an Herbal Consultation with me so we can get to the root of the matter and customize a wellness program specific to your needs.

Happy and healthy sleeping!  :)

DermaGrid Skin Scan-Latest Technology in Wellness

In our world of technology, smartphones and virtual businesses, we can now assess our specific wellness needs with the Dermagrid Skin Terrain Analysis.  Take the guessing out of which supplements, essential oils and skin care products to choose for your body and mind health. The latest state-of-the-art technology that identifies dermal characteristics and matches nutrition, cleansing and protective measures for optimum support. 

DermaGrid uses a geometric grid pattern (like a fingerprint) to do skin analysis and a 32 body system (including yin or yang, support or cleanse) assessment. It evaluates a skin image with a comprehensive database, using 3 types of dermal characteristics – Contour, Texture and Pigment Analysis.

The DermaGrid Scan is simple, and can be done from any smartphone within minutes. It requires a close-up picture of a clean skin surface from the back of the hand, cheek or forehead, along with your age, height and weight.  The scan will generate a detailed report highlighting protocols that best match your skin care and wellness needs. It also identifies foods, products and services specific to your needs. To complete your DermaGrid Scan, go to www.JennScents.com/Dermagrid-Scan/ for instructions and payment.

If you are a natural health practitioner, wellness spa or salon, esthetician, massage therapist, chiropractor, dermatologist, dietician, skin care and/or cosmetic specialists, supplement distributor and/or weight loss specialist, this technology can enhance services you provide to your client. No equipment, software to download or experience required. There is a one time activation fee and a monthly fee to access the database. There are 3 membership types depending on the size of your business. Click here to get started, https://secure.jotformpro.com/form/40055016953954.

Natural Solutions for Mental Health

I want to discuss a topic that is affects everyone on this planet, in one way or another...mental health. Almost every newspaper across our nation reports daily on some negative or tragic event that involves mental illness. It is often silent until something "erupts". A person may feel trapped, overwhelmed, alone, abandoned and buried. Their body may not be receiving or absorbing the right nutrients, which upsets the digestive system (a system of processing every stimuli we endure throughout the day and life), thus affecting our mental faculties such as rational thinking, decisiveness, focus, concentration, memory, feeling happy, joyous and positive.

You may suffering or know someone who suffers from mental imbalance, instability or illness. So just know, that you are not alone. There are some really great supplements and aromatherapy that can help get your body and mind back on track. I know this from personal experience. The natural health program I discuss in this webinar on Mental Health, http://stme.in/eqpvoFT6Z, has made a tremendous difference in my life and how I feel. And, I noticed a difference in a very short period of time. Last year was an incredibly tough year for me, but it was bearable and manageable because I had tool - herbs, aromatherapy, family and friends - to help me through. If you have any questions, want to order any products or schedule a consultation, please do not hesitate to message me. 

 

If you have any questions, want to book a consultation or order products to boost your mental health, please feel to contact me - 352.243.9627, jh@jennscents.com, www.SolleScents.com.

Calling all Athletes

Calling all athletes - how would you like something that increases your stamina, work capacity, endurance, muscle tissue production while decreasing your recovery time? Oh, and is not a stimulant? In addition, it offers a plethora of health benefits such as antioxidants, anti-depressant, analgesic, adaptogen (stress management) improves insulin management, antibacterial, antifungal, lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, powerful flavonoids (important for vein health), calms the nervous ystem, contains vitamin c and potassium, improves memory, and oh my gosh, so much more!  Sound too good to be true?  Well, it isn't.  It's is a drink called Renue by Solle Naturals.

Renue contains some heavy hitting herbal extracts such as Yuzu fruit, Maral Root, Passionflower, Lemon Balm, Wood Betony, Schizandra, Chamomile and Motherwort.  One of these ingredients alone have a great deal of science behind it showing its great benefits, but the combination and synergy of all of these together, well, let's just say, I won't go a day without it.  It not only tastes good (fruit/berry flavor), but you can drink hot or cold.  It comes in a convenient packet that you can carry with you anywhere, and simply add to water before or after a workout, when you are anxious or stress, when you need to quiet mental chatter, or just give a boost to your immune system.

Time to Renue your life...order today at www.SolleScents.com.

Silver Shield - The Silver Bullet for Germ Protection

Silver Shield – a silver bullet for infections, germs and bacteria.

On sale at www.NutritionScents.com (type in "Siler Shield" in the search box) through Aug. 31, 2014.

Silver solutions have been used for decades for their antibacterial and infection-fighting properties. A recent study published in Nature demonstrated silver's incredible ability to boost the power of traditional antibiotics. Adding silver to the antibiotic killed thousands of times more bacteria than the antibiotic did on its own, once again showing silver's power and effectiveness.

Bacteria and fungi such as candida albicans, E. Coli, Legionella Pneumophil, Salmonella, Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Faecilis are in the news of Health Organizations Worldwide as they try to combat these diseases. There is much research showing that NSP’s patented nanoparticle formula, Silver Shield as an exciting, nontoxic antibacterial solution for common bacteria, eye/ear Infections, nasal and lung congestion, allergies, colonics/douches, and as a water disinfectant.  See the attached reference sheet for more uses and the link to view the patent describing additional benefits.  You can also read more about Silver Shield at http://jennscents.net/?sn=4274-1.

Use in response to an immune deficiency or as a preventative.  Stock up today! 

Shingle Relief with Aromatherapy

Shingles affects so many people, and can be painful, discomforting, inconvenience and embarrassing. Thank goodness JennScents has a great aromatherapy remedy that has brought much relief my family and customers.  Check it out at http://shop.jennscents.com/Shingle-Relief-Spray-JSSHRSP.htm.

Made with 100% pure concentrated essential oils, flower essences and plant-based enzymes to offer hydration, skin support, pain and irritation relief, and emotional comfort. There is additional body and mind support you may want to consider as well. We offer full holistic consultations and include a DermaGrid skin- terrain scan that can give you a inside peak at what your body may be lacking to achieve the health you want. Please contact me anytime if you have any questions.

New Prostate Support

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) affect millions of men, everyday, especially ages 60 and up. I am excited to share some important information on a new product by Nature’s Sunshine (NSP) that is yielding some awesome results for this issue.  

I was fortunate to see the Chief Science Officer at NSP share his personal testimony about his issue with BPH and how his newest formulation, Equolibrium (http://jennscents.net/?sn=3542-8), gave him amazing results. For all of you science buffs, you can read more about the science behind this product at www.EquolScience.com. Not only did he get awesome results, he had many of his doctor friends try it too and they reported the same, effective results, with no side effects (personally and I their patients.

I encourage you to share this life enhancing information with every male in your life, whether they think they have prostate issues (urination difficulty or frequency, enlarged prostate, sexual issues) or not.  This product can prove to be a huge asset in their daily health and overall function.

 

For men needing a more complete herbal program for their health, I’d look at adding in NSP's Men’s Formula (http://jennscents.net/?sn=3112-7) and Super Trio (http://jennscents.net/?sn=222-7).   

Anyone needing additional support, I do holistic health consultations using the latest technology in skin surface mapping and analysis, delivering detailed information about body systems, foods, herbs and more. If you have any questions, or need my help creating a customized holistic health program, please don’t hesitate to contact me - jh@jennscents.com or 352-243-9627.  Here's to better health in 2014!

Maca for Energy

Maca Maca Man...or Woman!
Maca has a rich history, used for centuries in Peru, revered for its energy ad libido enhancing effects. Today, its popular for strength building, stamina, endurance and performance by athletes, those on the go and stay at home moms.

Maca has naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making it nutritious as well as mood supporting. Just to name a few...B vitamins, calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Mnay studies show its benefits with PMS, prostate issues, mental clarity and stress reduction.

My favorite Maca supplement formula is from Solle Naturals, called Solle Excell.  It contains a unique tri-maca blend combined with the superfruit Cupuaçu and a clarifying herbal blend for the mind and gut.

Let's take a closer look -

Tri-Maca™ Vibrancy Blend – Black, Red and Yellow Maca

Red Maca has been traditionally known for having the greatest effect on the body’s ability to strengthen bones and support healthy prostate function, but all  three types of Maca (Black, Red and Yellow) have been researched and tested for their positive effects on healthy bone structure.

 

Black Maca was researched in 2009 as having the greatest effect on memory and libido support, and restful sleep. But, all three types of Maca have been researched to support libido and help the body manage depression and mood.

 

Yellow Maca has additionally been researched for its positive effects on skin protection from the sun. 

 

Cupuaçu fruit has been found in research to be a more powerful antioxidant than acai, and contains 21% amino acids. Theacrine, which enhances locomotor skills, has attracted significant attention from researchers for a variety of reasons.

 

The SolleClear™ integrated daily clarifying formula – Bilberry and Eyebright; Fennel, Mullein, and Fenugreek; Butcher’s Broom and Celery, Quercetin.  These proven herbal ingredients support the body’s ability to clarify the mind, eyes, and blood, as well as the entire respiratory system. The SolleClear™  emphasis on respiratory and circulatory herbs reflects the Solle philosophy of the critical function of these systems in mind/body health at the cellular level.

 

To purchase Solle Excell and start enhancing your energy and endurance, go to http://shop.jennscents.com/Solle-Excell-EXCELL.htm.

 

 

References: Herb Allure Hart on CD - http://jennscents.net/?sn=1117-2; Solle Naturals - www.SolleScents.com