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3 (5ml) Bottles of the Best Essential Oils for You to try for Only $9.95!

Get 3 bottles (5 ml) of the best essential oils for you to sample for only $9.95!  You get a Peppermint, a French Population Lavender, and a Lemon.  That includes shipping and handling!

Great way for you to try them out and see the difference for yourself!

Order yours here.

How Do You Tell If You’re Using A Quality Essential Oil…Or Not

I’ve been asked this questions more times than any other question.  “How do you tell the high quality essential oils from the not-so -quality ones?”

This is a very good question.  And knowing that every essential oil company out there “claims” to be the highest quality company and they trash all the other companies…it is hard to know what is truth and what is the fluff.

Being a medial aromatherapist, and having had the experience of testing most essential oils out there, I do believe there is a superior quality of essential oils.  If you’re interested in what I use, check it out here.

If you want to compare the essential oils you are using to see if they are truly quality, I have put together a little list.  If you will STRICTLY use only oils that have the following things, then you will have better quality oils than most.

1. Be SURE you are only using organic or wild crafted essential oils.   These are purer and more medicinal than non-organic oils.  It MUST HAVE Organic or Wild-Crafted on the label, or it’s not either.  I don’t care what the company will tell you on the phone or in a meeting…if it’s not on the label then it’s NOT organic or wild-crafted.  Organic and wild-crafted oils cost more and are harder to obtain.  If your company is going to the expense and effort to obtain organic or wild-crafted essential oils they are not going to forget to put it on the label.

But if you a dealing with a company that is claiming to have organic or wild-crafted oils but it is not on the label — now you know — You’re dealing with one of “those” companies.

2. 100% pure essential oil on the label literally means NOTHING.  Companies can dilute and enhance essential oils over 50% and STILL call them 100% pure in this country.  So 100% pure on the label means NOTHING.

3. Every single batch of every single essential oil the company has must be tested by a gas chromatograph and a mass spectrometer.  If they’re not testing the oils this way — walk away.  There is no way to tell what they are selling!

4. So now if your company is claiming to be testing using a gas chromatograph and a mass spectrometer (which, unfortunately, many companies claim and few actually do) then they will put a batch and a lot # sticker on every single bottle of oil.  If your bottles don’t have a batch and lot # sticker — not a good sign.

5. And if your company really is testing the oils and putting batch and lot # stickers on every bottle then they would love to prove to you that they are actually doing this testing.  I challenge you to take one of your bottles specifically into your company and ask to see the  gas chromatograph tests for that specific batch and lot #.  ANY company that is ACTUALLY doing the testing would be happy to show these to you.  They should take you to a large filing cabinet, look through the files and find the exact batch and lot # that matches your bottle.  I’ve done it several times with the company where I but my oils, and I love going in and seeing the gas chromatograph tests for myself.  If they tell you they cannot show them to you — for any weak reason they may give you — let a big red flag go up in your mind.  There is no reason why they wouldn’t want to show these to you.  It probably means they don’t have them to show you.

Unfortunately, there are companies out there who are telling their people they are doing all this testing and going to all this extremity to get the best oils, and they are not.  So to really be able to tell, I suggest you follow these steps.  The one thing I hate more than any other in this business is there are companies out there who are intentionally deceiving their people.  These steps will help you steer clear of most of the dishonest ones.

6. The very last thing I recommend is that you buy essential oils from an International Medical Aromatheripist.  I have found that most companies in the USA all get their sources from the same mediocre grade sources.  You want to get oils that are sourced from the very best sources from all over the world.

Do you want to know which Essential Oil company passes all these steps with flying colors, that I have personally checked out?  It’s where I buy my oils.  Check them out here.

Blend Like An Egyptian

The Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut

Blend Like an Egyptian!

The Classes in this 5 part series are:
1. Blending like an Egyptian
2. Blending with the Fragrant Colors of Provence France
3. Blending with the Wizards of Auz (Australia)
4. Blending with the Goddess of India
5. Blending for California Spas

To register email holly@healyourbody.net.

Have a great day!
Holly Draper, Certified Blending Instructor

My Top 10 “Must Have” Oils

When first learning about aromatherapy, many people have asked me “Where do I start?”  With over 60 single oils, (not to mention the blends), I know it’s difficult to know which ones to chose … which ones you’ll use more than others.  Below is my Top 10 “Must Have” Oils that no one should be without.

I have created this list of the oils I have used the most, and IMHO are the best ones to start out with:

Click here to buy the highest quality essential oils, the ones Internationally Certified, Medically Trained Aromatherapists use. (These really are the best ones!)
1. Peppermint
Our French Peppermint is great for pain relief.  It has more menthol (the thing that relieves the pain) than peppermint from the USA, and is extremely effective.  Any kind of pain, joint pain, bruises, muscle pain, etc.  Make a peppermint halo for headaches followed by lavender. Use this French Peppermint also in the Liver Cleanse.  Peppermint is also used to energize a sluggish body, aid in digestion, respiratory support and to enhance mental clarity.

2. Lemon
Traditionally used for its anti-fungal, antibacterial,and cleansing qualities, lemon oil is great for diffusing in the home to provide a clean, fresh-smelling aroma.  Lemon oil is the best oil to purify and sanitizer the air.  This is great if you have sick people in your home or working space.  Keeps your air clean.  You can also add 1 drop to water to purify and improve your drinking water.  Drop on palms rubbed together is a great hand sanitizer.   Use this when traveling.  This is the other oil used for the Liver Cleanse.  One drop in the mouth, swish it, and swallow it will eliminate heartburn.

3. Lavender
Celebrated for its versatility and relaxing properties, lavender oil is great for balancing the skin, the body and the mind.  Calming, relaxing.  This is your oil for burns and sunburns.  Lavender is another great oil for headaches.  This oil is so versatile it can be used for virtually anything.

4. Ravensara
This is your #1 oil for pneumonia.  Ravensara can be used for any lung or bronchial issue.   Ravensara is very effective in cases of shingles and herpes, as it is both antiviral and a nerve tonic. Safe for small children, it is a first choice for pneumonia and upperrespiratory illness.

5. Eucalyptus Radiata
Eucalyptus Radiata complements the immune and respiratory systems from your head to your lungs. Opens up all congestion.  Drop on chest and inhaled for sinus congestion.  Boosts your immune system.

6. Tea Tree
Great for helping with skin irritations and immune support. Tea tree is one of the most commonly used oils throughout the world. For any open wounds, cuts, scrapes.  Apply neat into wound.  Use at the first sign of a soar throat by putting a little in your mouth (less than a drop) and hold it on the back of your throat area for 20 seconds.  Do this every minute for 5-10 minutes, until soreness is gone.

7. Defense (This is a blend and therefore has more synergy than a single oil)
Defense contains powerful, therapeutic-grade essential oils that are invigorating when applied, especially to the chest and throat area. A wonderful blend to diffuse during winter.  This is the oil you can use at the first sign of oncoming illness.  It is powerful and can boost your immune system to help you avoid the illness.  Use on the soles at the very first sign of illness.  Or you can use this as a preventative measure so you won’t get sick.

8. Spice of Life (This is a blend and therefore has more synergy than a single oil)

This is your “bazooka” of weapons against bacteria and viruses. After extensive research on how the spice traders could survive the plagues of the 14th and 15th century, we bring their secrets to you with this immune system enhancing blend.  Use this when you become sick.

9. Fysical Thera P (This is a blend and therefore has more synergy than a single oil)

Use this powerful synergistic blend for any physical injuries that don’t have open wounds.  Sprained ankles, bruises, bumps, sore muscles, etc.  Applied neat to area it speeds healing and lessens pain.  When joints are inflamed and pain is restrictive, use Fysical Thera P with a hot or cold compress.

10. Geranium
Exceptional for balancing emotions and calming stress; use Geranium oil in massage to aid circulation.  Geranium oil stops bleeding.  Enables emotional release of all negative and draining emotions.  This oil is very balancing for the hormones.

Click here to buy the highest quality essential oils, the ones Internationally Certified, Medically Trained Aromatherapists use. (These really are the best ones!)

Blending with the Wizards of AUZ

We will study in depth the following:
1. The uniqueness of the Land of Austrailia, and the interesting plants that grow there
2. Eucalyptus citriodora
3. Eucalyptus globulus
4. Eucalyptus radiata
5. Bay Laurel
6. Myrtle
7. Ravensara
8. Tea Tree
9. Naiouli
10. Balsam Fir
11. Thyme ct thymol
12. Thyme ct linalool
13. We will also learn another therapeutic blending technique.

We’ll also be learning another very cool therapeutic blending technique and making our own custom blends (5 ml).

You will also be offered a special savings on essential oils ONLY through this class.

You will also get a student manual loaded with information (a $20 value).

Lunch is provided.

We will also be doing an aromatherapy foot soak (a $55 value all by itself!)

If you are planning to attend, please register as soon as possible.  These classes are very limited in the number of people I can have in them, and I’m sure this one will fill up fast.

Register by sending me an email, and I will send you more information.
holly@healyourbody.net

After completing this class you will receive a Certificate of Completion, and you will certainly have a better understanding of aromatherapy oils, uses, and blending.

Here’s some of the things the people who have taken these classes have to say:

“This was awesome to get together with other ladies who are sharing similar interests and learning from each other at the same time, and learning things that will forever impact who we are and what we do.”
–Allison

“I’ve used oils for years but learned much from this class.  Hands on is best, helps with confidence in using them.”
–Jeanne

“Priceless!!!”
–Lori

“I gained wonderful insights to enrich my use of oils.  Thanks!”
–Jennilyn

“I loved this class.  I learned a lot and had so much fun.  I can’t wait for the next class.”
–Tessa

“I totally loved it.  Helping your emotions, improving your health.”
–Monica

And for your information when you participate in all 5 of the Passport to Aromatherapy© Series, and receive your certificate for completion of each one, you will be invited to attend an Aromatherapy getaway with our Internationally Certified Aromatherapist and Master Blender, Alexandria Brighton.  Only those who complete all 5 of the blending classes will be eligible for this exclusive event to spend a few days with her learning all the finer points of blending, distilling and more.  If this interests you please contact me so we can get you registered in our next blending class!

By way of review the blending classes in this series are:
1. Blending like an Egyptian
2. Blending with the Fragrant Colors of Provence
3. Blending with the Wizards of Auz (Australia)
4. Blending with the Goddess of India
5. Blending for California Spas

Contact me to register or if you have any questions.

Have a great day!
Holly Draper

Cold Sores

I am unfortunately cursed with cold sores from time to time.  I have used all kinds of essential oils recommended by others, but didn’t really find one that really worked.  So after doing some experimenting when I would get a cold sore, I found a couple oils that work VERY well.

Frankincense applied neat to the cold sore can be very effective.  The trick is catching it as soon as you feel the first twinge.  Keep applying it often and in my experience the cold sore will cease to grow and will not “blossom” into an open sore.  Again the trick is to catch it at the very beginning and apply it often.  I carry a small 5/8 dram vial of Frankincense when I get one around with me so I can apply it as often as I need to.  Frankincense usually does the job for me.

Recently, however, I had a very nasty cold sore come on.  After muscle testing (using Kinesiology) I tested that I needed some different oils.  I was surprised at which ones came up, but I tried them, and they worked very well.  Coriander essential oil stops the burning and itching, and growth of the virus.  Marjoram made the swelling lip go right down.  And French Lavender Fine also is very anti viral and helps the sore heal quickly.  I am always pleased and amazed at what the oils can do.

Be sure you always use the highest quality essential oils.  Click here to get the very best for yourself.

Cheers!

Headaches

If a person suffers from stress headaches, or cluster headaches, or just your occasional everyday headache this is the therapy you can try:

The Peppermint Halo:
1. Take 2-3 drops of our beautiful French Peppermint essential oil in the palm of your hand (remember out TRUessence French Peppermint has a much higher menthol content than other peppermints, and it will take the pain away better than any other peppermint will — so be sure to have a TRUessence Peppermint bottle always handy!)
2. Cover the pads of your two pointer fingers with the peppermint oil.
3. Starting right above the inside corners of the eyebrows touch your pointer fingers (with oil on them) to right above where you furrow your eyebrows together…making sure to get peppermint oil on those two points.  Then rub gently outward above the entire eyebrow.  Please note that our peppermint oil is very strong and just the vapors of it can get in peoples’ eyes and make them water.  This is harmless — just take care not to get this peppermint oil in anyone’s eyes.  It would make them burn and water.  Continue on from the outer edge of the eyebrow to the temples and be sure to get that spot really good with the peppermint.  Right under the skin at the temples are lots of large blood vessels and it can really help to open those up.  You’re going to message gently and apply the oil as you go.  Once the temples have been treated continue down to right in front of the ears.  Then follow the hair line up and around the ear and around all the way to the back of the head so that your fingers touch at the base of the hairline on the back of the neck.  You have just applied a small amount of peppermint oil all the way around their head.  This is called a peppermint halo.
4. Now do steps 1 through 3 over again now with Lavender essential oil.  In other words, you will follow the peppermint halo with a lavender halo.  Our lavender oil also comes from France and is called in France the Divine Mother because of it’s nurturing and healing qualities.  Make sure to use TRUessence essential oil in all of these treatments for best results!
5. And now, if the headache is a bad one, follow this with a Marjoram essential oil halo.  Marjoram is a good oil for muscles, and will help them relax and function properly.

By the time you’re done applying all 3 halos your headache victim should feel much better.  Have them sit in a relaxed position and breathe deeply during and after this therapy.

For Migraines you would use a separate oil. I, myself, suffered from severe migraines for some time.  Once I discovered Clary Sage essential oil they started getting less and less frequent and I have not had one now in about a year or more.  This is especially effective on migraines due to hormonal imbalances, which mine were.  If you get those — you MUST try this:

Migraine Relief
Just open your bottle of Clary Sage essential oil and sit and take very deep breaths of it for 5-10 minutes.  That’s it!  How can such a simple thing be so effective?  If you can smell the oil you are getting lots of those very tiny molecules into your lungs.  Those small essential oil molecules go down into your alveoli and go right through into your blood stream.  Also your olfactory nerves are picking up on those essential oil molecules and going right into the core part of your brain where they effect your whole body in a very healing way. –  Just try this, it has done wonders for allot of people!

Such simple things, yet so healing to our bodies!

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Enjoy!

Have a great day!
Holly Draper

New Goodies for You!

Got some new goodies for you guys!

I now have new essential oil accessories available. I get them in bulk and offer them to you at my cost, which is significantly lower than everywhere else you can buy them.

Here’s a list of what I have:

Our newest and quite possibly coolest item is the little, compact First Aid Kit. It holds 14 (5/8 dram) bottles that you label and fill with your favorite oils. It also comes with a laminated double-sided reference card I made just for this little kit. One side of the card has everything First Aid, and the other has bacteria and viruses – what to do if you get sick. It folds into three and fits perfectly inside your first aid kit. What a handy thing to take with you on trips, have in the car, carry in your purse, send with your kids, etc. On the inside it has 14 black elastic bands that hold your tiny bottles perfectly in place and keeps them safe — even if you drop this kit you oils are well protected. This First Aid Kit is approximately 6” x 3” x 1” in height. It comes in 4 colors:

1. Black outside, grey inside

2. Hot pink outside, light pink inside

3. Purple outside, lime green inside

4. Royal blue outside, light blue inside

1. First Aid Kit Case
2. 14 (5/8 dram) bottles with lids and orifice reducers included
3. Laminated First Aid/Bacteria and Virus Reference Card Included

First Aid Kit $27.00

I also have

4 oz. cobalt blue glass misters $1.25

2 oz. cobalt blue glass misters $1.10

1 oz cobalt blue glass droppers $1.00 (Great for carrier oil!)

1 dram (1 teaspoon) amber glass dropper vial $0.70

5/8 dram amber glass vial with orifice reducer top $0.40

Small sample glass vial $0.30

If you need any essential oil accessories just email me and let me know!

Thanks and Have a Great Day!

Holly Draper

Another Option for Bug Repellent

So…

I am so incredibly grateful to be learning International Medical Aromatherapy from Alexandria Brighton!  She has already taught us so much, and she continues to bring us 4-6 new oils a month!  We used to have 25 single oils to chose from, now we have 41 single oils and rising!!!

She wants us to have ALL the oils we need so we can practice TRU aromatherapy, and I am so grateful!!!

One of the new oils we just got in is Eucalyptus Citriodora.  There are 3 different kinds of Eucalyptus, and they are very different in some aspects.  If you currently have a bottle of TRUessence Eucalyptus it is Eucalyptus Radiata.

Let me tell you about Eucalyptus Citriodora.  It is Eucalyptus — ey, but in a delicate way.  It has a very refreshing citrus smell that is wonderful.  And guess what?  It turns out that Eucalyptus Citriodora is one of the best bug repellents in all the plant kingdom.  How you use it is you’ll buy one of these cobalt blue glass fine misters:
(I sell them for $1.25 each for a 4 oz.  I also have 2 oz. and 1 oz.)  For a 4 oz. bottle you will fill the bottle with steam distilled water and then add 20 drops of Eucalyptus Citriodora and shake well.  When you’re outside, among the “critters”  mist yourself, your loved ones, and even the ones you don’t care for (they will thank you for it!) with the spray.  You will enjoy a bug free time.  Now I recently send an email out about peppermint, and although that works very well too, you cannot use peppermint near the faces of young children.  Eucalyptus Citriodora you can use on everyone, including your young children.  It has a wonderful scent and is easy to apply!

I also sell these prefilled “Bug Be Gone” (I call them) labeled bottles 4 oz. for $6.00.

Now, I don’t know how many of you know about the other fantastic products ForeverGreen has.  They have the BEST facial moisturizer I’ve ever used in my life, and I use ONLY this on my face.  It’s based on Olive Oil, and has only the best, natural ingredients in it, and some essential oils.  It’s called Quench, and you can buy it on your back office or call customer service.  It’s only like $23, but one bottle of it lasts me for about 9 months.  It is sooo worth it!  I invite you to try it.

Also, some of you don’t know about FrequenSea and Azule.  These are 2 product that are unique to our own company.  They contain Marine Phyto Plankton which is so very healing and nutritious for the human body.  If you would like to hear more click here:

Tell Me More about Marine Phyto Plankton

and watch the short videos on Legacy and Azule.  It’s very worth your time to understand what healing is at your fingertips, and they are VERY well done!

I hope you’re all having a terrific summer!

The number one question I am getting this summer is “Is there anything effective for mosquito repellent?”  Well I have fantastic news…Yes there is.  Peppermint oil is a great insect repellent.  I put it to the test last year while camping we found the most beautiful area in the mountains with a little stream running by.  We set up camp and quickly realized we had placed our camp in the most mosquito infested place I had ever seen.  I got out my peppermint and thought I’d give it a try (I’ll be honest…I had my Deep Woods Off as a back up because I wasn’t sure about the peppermint!).

So I had all my kids older than 3 years of age take one drop of peppermint on the back of their hand and lick it into their mouths, swish it, and swallow it.  You’ll put it on the back of their hand just to make sure you get only one drop.  Peppermint is very strong and you won’t want more than one drop of it in your mouth.  If you just pour the bottle into your mouth you are risking getting more than you bargained for.  The peppermint takes only a few minutes to get into the blood stream.  I was amazed.  Not one of my 6 family members got one single bite and we were in the mist of great swarms of mosquitos, the likes of which I had never seen! It’s so much better than spraying everyone down with all the chemicals of the insect sprays!

NOTE: For the little ones you will take a drop of peppermint in your palms, rub them together and then gently rub over the baby’s hair, shoulders, and back (over their clothes).  You actually won’t want to get peppermint near the baby’s face, or chest, or skin, it can cause serious problems with little ones because our peppermint has such high menthol content.  Also be very careful not to get the peppermint in your eyes.  It really burns and will make them water.

Now this is all we use as insect repellant and I am always amazed at how well it works.

And if you do happen to get a mosquito bite — what is the best oil to use?  Peppermint again.  A drop of peppermint neat applied to the bite will stop itching and burning almost instantly and you will forget the bite altogether.

Be sure to use the highest quality French Peppermint oil out there.  Why waist your money on the cheap stuff?  Buy medicinal grade French Peppermint oil here

Now is also the season for sunburns, and if you haven’t tried essential oils to treat a sunburn you are really missing out!
Here’s my Amazing Sunburn Relief Recipe:
8 drops lavender essential oil
8 drops peppermint essential oil
1 tsp. grapeseed oil
Mix together well and apply gently to sunburned skin.

Now I know you’ve been told not to put oil on a sunburn.  But please just try this remedy.  You will never use anything else because nothing works as well as this!  It is so cooling and soothing for a sunburn.  It takes the pain and redness out and best of all, if you are consistant with the application, it will not peel!

Try it, you’ll be amazed!

We also have the most healing medicinal grade French Peppermint.  Click here to buy medicinal grade French Peppermint

I hope you’re all having a great summer!!  Take care of your loved ones, and use essential oils…THEY’RE AMAZING!!!!

Have a GREAT DAY!

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