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.

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.