Essential Oil Tip: Thyme Oil to Support your Liver

"Not long ago, I was up at around 2 AM with what promised to be a raging urinary tract infection. Anyone who has ever had one of these infections knows that they are not fun. The symptom are frequency of urination, accompanied by a burning sensation. After getting up every few minutes, I finally gathered up my blanket and pillow and perched myself on the throne. In a few minutes, my husband came into the bathroom with the thyme and lavender oils and told me to rub them in on my abdomen. Ten minutes later I was able to go back to bed and sleep the rest of the night. Now that's powerful!" Karen C. Surprise, AZ

Thyme oil (Thymus vulgaris L.) is not only good for battling infectious diseases, but it is very supportive to your liver, and it can help to strengthen your body's ability to produce glutathione levels that decrease with age.

Dr. Ray Sahelian states that glutathione deficiency contributes to oxidative stress, which may play a key role in aging and the worsening of many diseases including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, liver disease, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, HIV, AIDS, cancer, heart attack, and diabetes.

He also says that glutathione is a powerful antioxidant found within every cell. Glutathione plays a role in nutrient metabolism, and regulation of cellular events (including gene expression, DNA and protein synthesis, cell growth, and immune response).

Many "anti-aging" professionals work on getting glutathione levels up, including D. Gary Young; the founder of Young Living.

Young Living offers an excellent product named Longevity™ softgels, that includes the essential oil of Thyme and other essential oils that rank among the most powerful antioxidants known. Antioxidants are elements that help to neutralize free radicals and lessen the day-to-day oxidative damage we are all subject to. Antioxidants are thought to protect the skin by attaching themselves to free radicals, which minimizes the harm they do.

An additional, amazing tip for your liver: Avocado
Avocados are another great food for your liver (read why below). They were once a luxury food reserved for the tables of royalty, but now California avocados are enjoyed around the world by people from all walks of life.

Here are some avocado facts:

• They are a fruit not a vegetable



• Sodium and cholesterol free



• Have 5 grams of good fat



• California produces about 90% of the nation's avocado crop



• San Diego County is the Avocado Capital of the U.S., producing 60% of all the avocados grown in California.



• California avocados rank among the lowest of all fruits and vegetables for pesticide use

Why they are good for your liver?

Avocados are a good source of glutathione. Glutathione is made up of amino acids that function as antioxidants and are very supportive to the liver. Glutathione levels decrease with age therefore it is beneficial to get natural sources of glutathione when possible. (See Essential Oil Tip above for other ways to increase glutathione)

There are currently 62 published articles on Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) at PubMed; a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. To learn more about research on the effects of thyme oil, click here

Young Living Essential Oils: So Much Care in Every Drop

Karen wanted me to pass on her story to you... but first, if you need to revisit the site, you can do so anytime through this link: Marketing Scents Website.

Do you, or does anyone you know, suffer with headaches regularly?

Karen does. In fact, she suffers frequently from migraine headaches that can often incapacitate her for days at a time. She hates the warning signs coming on, because she knows if she doesn't act quickly enough --- WHAM --- the pain hits with brutal force straight through her entire nerve system.

Lights, sound, even movement ...everything surrounding her produces excruciating pain when one of these nasty migraines show up.

Karen is no stranger to aromatic oils. In fact, peppermint was one of her favorite scents ...however, she hadn't ever tried therapeutic grade essential oils before.

When a friend offered her a sample of our peppermint oil, the vial appeared incredibly small to her, particularly when compared with the large bottles she had always purchased at the local healthfood store. In fact, it was safe to say she was not too impressed...

Until one day when the migraine hit. It came so quickly, and with such force, it made her cringe in pain. It was too late to take her medication. The migraine was too far gone. She recalled the tiny bottle of our peppermint oil ...and in desperation, thought... "why not?"

Remembering what her friend told her to do the next time she felt another headache coming on, Karen dabbed a small amount of our peppermint oil at her temples and rubbed a couple drops along her neck to the base of her skull where the nerves felt they were on fire.

Within seconds the tension began to dissolve ...within a minute the throbbing began to melt away ...within 3 minutes the migraine headache had completely disappeared.

As skeptical as she first felt, now Karen won't ever trust anything EXCEPT OUR therapeutic-grade essential oils ever again. In her words ..."this has been an absolute blessing for me!"

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PS: Interestingly enough, Karen hasn't had any migraines since her first therapeutic grade essential oil experience. Know anyone that could use this in their life? Get started through this link today. Your friends will thank you for it!

Essential Oils - For a Good Night's Sleep

This week, I'd like to share some oils for sleep. Scott, if you know someone who needs to get some sleep, this message was created with them in mind. Please feel free to share my information with someone you know that might benefit by using an all-natural, more holistic approach to a better nights sleep.

"A friend suggested that I try using the essential oil of valerian for sleep, so I decided to do a little research; the National Institutes of Health has a website devoted to Valerian for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders. I was amazed how much clinical investigation there was on the properties of this oil. What I read about valerian was that it was very highly regarded as an all-natural sedative. What I learned about valerian from using it was that it is calming, relaxing, balancing, and a sleep aid. Just an aside, Valerian Root is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for ingestion by the FDA. I would make sure the oil you use is therapeutic grade. " John Rosenberger, Moses Lake, Washington

It is estimated that Americans spend $14 Billion dollars, every year, on our Sleep Disorders!

• 58% of adults experience symptoms of insomnia a few nights or more per week


• 35% of adults report at least one symptom of insomnia every night or almost every night


• For those looking for a safe, effective, and cost-effective alternative, Young Living's beautiful essential oils stand alone.


• Try some oils tonight before you go to sleep. You may be pleasantly surprised!
  

"I use Essential Oil of Cedarwood on my feet before I go to bed and sleep like a baby! It stimulates the pineal gland which releases natural Melatonin. I feel this is also good for the brain since Cedarwood is high in sesquiterpenes [brain food]. I have also used Alkalime and Lavender for sleep....love it." - Jackie K., Hemphill, Texas

"When my sister Linda died last year, I found myself facing insomnia for the first time in my life. I'd go to bed as normal but would have trouble even getting 2 hours sleep a night. I had heard that Valerian could be good for insomnia, so I ordered a bottle from Young Living. I'd put a few drops under my tongue and then - because it didn't smell great - I put a drop of Lavender on the tip of my nose which masked the smell. It was a wonder! I was sleeping again and never was groggy in the morning. The National Institutes of Health has a website devoted to Valerian for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders. Just as an aside, I'm a big fan of 19th century Russian literature and one of my favorite writers is Anton Chekhov, who was actually a country doctor as well as a writer. In one of his plays, The Sea Gull, the doctor in the play named Dorn asks his patient if he'd like some Valerian drops for his insomnia. So this has been a traditional remedy. Valerian Root is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for ingestion by the FDA. I would just make sure the oil ingested is therapeutic grade. I highly recommend the Valerian/Lavender combo for insomnia." Kathryn Streletzky

"I put my daughter to sleep every night with a story and a kiss. Recently, I have added some reflexology techniques and the rubbing of Peace and Calming essential oils to the bottom of her feet, and some in her palms to smell deeply. The two of us become so relaxed and sleepy that we had to change our nightly ritual to stories first and oils last. She sleeps so soundly her blankets stay perfectly neat until she wakes up in the morning. Wonderful!" Stacy Allen

"Last year I was having problems with sleeping at night so I decided I would try the Valor oil to see if it would help me out. I tried putting 2 drops on the bottom of both feet and then with the oil on my hands, I would cup them in front of my mouth and nose and take 6-8 deep breaths. Since I started with this routine I have been getting a full night's sleep and waking up very refreshed. My husband has been using it also and is sleeping better with a lot less snoring." Anne Totzke

Suggested Oils for Sleep:

• Valor
  
• Lavender


• Dream Catcher (For Nightmares)


• Peace & Calming


• Valerian (Strong)
  

Feel free to share this article with someone that you know - that may benefit from a better night's sleep!

Sweet dreams!

ScottOBrien
Buffalo, NY
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Hand Washing: An easy way to Prevent Infections...

Hand Washing: An easy way to prevent infection. Defending you and your family from germs can be a full time job. According to many health experts, your first line of defense is handwashing, and according to the May Clinic, hand washing is a simple habit that can help keep you healthy.

Proper handwashing technique is as follows:
Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid soap or use a clean bar soap. (Warm water is more effective than cold at breaking down the bodies oils on your hands that hold soils and bacteria.) Lather well.

Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds.

Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

Rinse well and dry hands with a clean disposable towel.
Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

The dangers of not washing your hands. Despite the proven health benefits of hand washing, many people don't practice this habit as often as they should — even after using the toilet. Throughout the day you accumulate germs on your hands from a variety of sources, such as direct contact with people, contaminated surfaces, foods, even animals and animal waste. If you don't wash your hands frequently enough, you can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. And you can spread these germs to others by touching them or by touching surfaces that they also touch, such as doorknobs.

Infectious diseases that are commonly spread through hand-to-hand contact include the common cold, flu and several gastrointestinal disorders, such as infectious diarrhea. While most people will get over a cold, the flu can be much more serious. Some people with the flu, particularly older adults and people with chronic medical problems, can develop pneumonia. The combination of the flu and pneumonia, in fact, is the eighth-leading cause of death among Americans.
Inadequate hand hygiene also contributes to food-related illnesses, such as salmonella and E. coli infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 76 million Americans get a food-borne illness each year. Of these, about 5,000 die as a result of their illness. Others experience the annoying signs and symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

When should you wash your hands? Although it's impossible to keep your bare hands germ-free, there are times when it's critical to wash your hands to limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other microbes.

Always wash your hands:

• After using the toilet


• After changing a diaper — wash the diaper-wearer's hands, too


• After touching animals or animal waste


• Before and after preparing food, especially before and immediately after handling raw meat, poultry or fish


• Before eating


• After blowing your nose


• After coughing or sneezing into your hands


• Before and after treating wounds or cuts


• Before and after touching a sick or injured person


• After handling garbage


• Before inserting or removing contact lenses


• When using public restrooms, such as those in airports, train stations, bus stations and restaurants
  
  Kids need clean hands, too. You can help your children avoid getting sick by insisting that they wash their hands properly and frequently. To get kids into the habit, teach by example. Wash your hands with your children and supervise their hand washing. Place hand-washing reminders at children's eye level, such as a chart by the bathroom sink for children to mark every time they wash their hands. Make sure the sink is low enough for children to use, or that it has a stool underneath so that children can reach it. Tell your children to wash their hands for as long as it takes them to sing their ABCs, "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" or the "Happy Birthday" song. This works especially well with younger children, who may rush when washing their hands.
  
  Older children and adolescents also can use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Younger children can use them, too — with an adult's help. Just make sure the sanitizer has completely dried before your child touches anything. This will avoid ingestion of alcohol from hand-to-mouth contact. Store the container safely away after use.
  
  Hand washing is especially important for children who attend child care. Children younger than 3 years in child care are at greater risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, which can easily spread to family members and others in the community.
  
  To protect your child's health, be sure your child care provider promotes sound hygiene, including frequent hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Ask whether the children are required to wash their hands several times a day — not just before meals. Note, too, whether diapering areas are cleaned after each use and whether eating and diapering areas are well separated.
  
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  Sincerely,
  Scott OBrien
  Buffalo, NY
  
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  Source of information: Proper hand-washing techniques on Mayo Clinic Website
  
  Disclaimer Notice:
  This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for medical care or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition.