The Power of Helichrysum For Emotional Healing

Helichyrsum is a very special plant and essential oil.  It is one of my absolute favorites for emotional healing. It helps us combat deep emotional scars, battle wounds, traumas, PTSD and adversity.  It inspires courage, willpower and strength to persevere and conquer anger, fear and resentment.

Not only does it help with emotional scars, but physical scars as well.  You can diffuse a couple drops during the day, or when you are journaling about your emotional issues, to help you connect on a deeper level, really reaching the depths of that trauma so you can own it then release it. Helichrysum is a "liver oil".  The liver is the organ of heat and anger. It facilitates proper detoxification of toxins, produces and balances hormones, among hundreds of other functions.

Connect to My Emotions Body Spray

2oz. Distilled Water or Liquid Plant Enzymes

5 drops helichrysum

6 drops mandarin

2 drops frankincense

4 drops lavender

3 drops geranium

Mix well. Use as needed throughout the day to connect and stay connected to yourself, fighting off anger, irritability, frustration and feelings of being abused or taken advantage of.

Custom Care verses Catte Care

Custom Care

Cattle Care

In our fast-moving, fast-paced, multi-tasking, quick-fix demanding society, I have seen the mentality of our health care move away from customized care and more towards “cattle care”. What do I mean by that?  With customized care, a person evaluates themselves or
is evaluated as an individual, a whole person, rather than compared to everyone else, clumped into a category, labeled and given a “universal protocol”. The person’s specific needs are discussed and cross-referenced to "connect the dots" aiming to find the root of the manifestations experienced by that individual. Then a customized plan of action can be created to meet those specific needs, taking into account the combination of symptoms (mental, emotional and physical), overlapping body system issues, a person’s environment and contraindications. It seems like nowadays, there is more of a cattle care philosophy, herding everyone into a category or label and giving the same protocol as anyone else placed in that same “category”.  By doing this, we are saying everyone in this category is the same and therefore needs the same protocol.  Not taking into account a person's weight, age, sensitivities, mental state, lifestyle, past history, etc. We may talk about these factors, but when it comes to the actual plan of remedies, a universal approach is still used.

Everyone is not the same.  We are all different.  We have different bodies, DNA, metabolism, stress level responses, environmental and emotional exposure, weight, age, allergies, sensitivities, and a host of other characteristics. When trying to create the best possible protocol whether herbal, aromatherapy, nutrition or lifestyle, you need to look at yourself as your own person.  Sure, we can research and see what others have found on their own health journey, remedies that worked for them and updated scientific data. Research and education are always important and a key to one’s personal health. But you then need to analyze that data and apply it to your own particular situation. You may need to mix and match remedies used by other people to create an effective program that is just right for you.  We really need to be paying more attention to personalization rather than “follow the leader”.

When putting together an herbal or aromatherapy program, assess yourself physically, mentally and emotionally.  You not only want to look at the problems you are having, but you want to recognize the good so you can maintain those systems, organs and functions.  For example, if you sleep well at night, meaning you fall asleep easily and stay asleep until you wake up after 7-8 hours, then you want to do some things to continue those good functions. Remember, you are you and no one else.

I offer Customized Wellness Consultations, to help educate and empower you to make the best holistic health choices for you.  

Why are plant enzymes so important in aromatherapy blends?

What are plant enzymes and how can they help us?
Plant enzymes breaks down proteins, fats, carbs and starches.  Enzymes are commonly discussed when it comes to digestion.  So in aromatherapy, to help the body digest the essential oil via topical and inhalation applications, enzymes can be helpful.  In elaborating, enzymes break down protein structures such as allergens, skin and pet dander, stains and the exoskeleton of insects, fleas and ticks.  So this is why I recommend added it to certain blends.  It also enhances tissue and cellular hydration, so I add it into most of formulas, including my facial toner and any skin support blends. I sell the one I use in my online store if you want to take a look at it - http://shop.jennscents.com/Natures-Fresh-Plant-Enzyme-Spray-1549-7.htm.  It is not required in blends, but something I wanted to share as I have found many benefits with it in aromatherapy.

Oh my, I have a hemorrhoid...Ouch!

If you have ever had a hemorrhoid, or known someone who has, you know they are pretty painful. Actually, just downright excruciating at time. And, it's not easy to talk about.  Who would you talk to about it?  Come on, who wants to admit they have a literal pain in their butt?  This is not the time for show and tell, lol.  Well, let me tell you, everyone will experience this awful, uncomfortable, debilitating pain at some point in their life.  Some causes have been attributed to chronic diarrhea, constipation, vein and circulation issues. Just sitting, wearing the wrong underwear or jeans, going potty or any movement can prove to be challenging. Who wants to experience this discomfort?

Well, having Crohn's, Colitis, leaky gut and IBS, I can tell you, I was embarrassed the first time a doctor told me I had a hemorrhoid.  But then he explained, "it is a busted blood vessel, in that 'area', due to being over-burdened, so it needs time to heal". Oh, that's it? A busted blood vessel? Well that didn't sound as terrible as the actual word, hemorrhoid. When I looked it up, it is explained as a vascular structure in the anal canal, that are cushions to help the stool evacuate. When these vascular structures, or veins, become swollen, irritated and inflamed, this is considered a hemorrhoid.

Some signs you have one...well, they are painful for starters.  It can be sore, throbbing, itchy and irritated. You may see blood after you go #2, wither in the toilet or on the toilet paper. Your stools may also be skinny, meaning something is keeping it from coming out in the size of your normal colon. Take your thumb and index finger and connect them together at the tips.  This forms a circle, which is the size of your colon. Stools should be about that size in diameter, and about 12-18" long in length.  That is a health bowel movement (after each meal).

So, what to do?  Well, first, understand the cause of the issue.  Is it diarrhea (constant purging irritation to the lining) or constipation (straining to "take out the trash")? It is that you are wearing things all of the time? Sitting to long? Varicose vein issues? Pregnancy? Obesity? Hormones?

Hydration (meaning drinking enough water daily and taking mineral to drive the hydration into the cell) is super important, along with food choices, and taking regular bathroom breaks.  Don't hold it in.  Go when you have to go!

Herbally and aromatherapy-wise, you have many choices.  I personally like to choose vasoconstrictors, circulation supporters, analgesics and anti-inflammatories from a variety of companies, so I know I have the best stuff that will give me results.  There are no cutting corners if you are serious about getting rid of this butt pain. So here is my favorite protocol..

JennScents Hemorrhoid Cream for topical application - http://shop.jennscents.com/Hemorrhoid-Relief-Salve-JSHEMRS.htm

Digestive Enzymes with a soothing blend - I like the Verdezymes since it is a 3 in 1 formula (enzymes, protease, soothing blend) - http://shop.jennscents.com/Solle-Verdezymes-VZYME.htm

Excell - for circulation, contains butcher's broom, maca, mullein, fenugreek and several other supporting herbs) - http://shop.jennscents.com/Solle-Excell-EXCELL.htm

Essentil Fatty Acid with a Fat emulsifier - this one has omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 with a fat emulsifier, so my 3 in 1 EFA's - http://shop.jennscents.com/SolleMegas-SMEGA.htm


I also offer private consultations to help you create an herbal and aromatherapy regimen, customized to your specific needs. You can see more details at www.JennScents.com.

Here's to a happy, healthy and pain-free day!  :)

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/.


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Circadian Rhythm Scents

Did you know that your body has an internal clock that works 24/7?  It is responsible for organ maintenance and optimal health function.  When there is a hiccup in one of the systems, it can effect everything else.  For example, if you picture a conveyer belt at the grocery store, and you place your groceries on the moving belt, if it  works properly, it will stop when a product reaches the cashier end.  If it's broken, it will keep going and cause a chaotic overload, and everything starts running together and spilling over. Your body works the same way.  At some point after you put in nutrients, your cup runeth over and you have t empty your barrel of trash to allow room for more nutrients to come in.   Here is a chart of our circadian rhythm.  You'll notice, most of your eliminative channels are having maintenance during the night, when we should be asleep.  This allows for these systems to do their job, uninterrupted and with out stimuli that pulls them in a various directions at one time. Also, your "second adrenaline" kicks in around 11pm so your body has enough energy to gather up all of the trash and eliminate it when we wake.

The circadian rhythm can give you insight as to what is going on with your health on a physical, mental and emotional level.  For example, those having a hard time getting to sleep may want to look at their gall bladder function and integrate grapefruit into their sleep spray.  Those waking up between 1a-3a may want to look at their liver.  And on an emotional level, assess their anger issues so add in rose and ylang ylang to their sleep spray.

Our clock allows for energy, but also rest.  We need to balance the two to improve and manage our health.  For more information, check out our JennScents Holistic Aromatherapy Comprehensive Guide at www.JennScents.com.

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.