January 31, 2011 in Aroma Touch Therapy, Essential Oils, Wellness, Workshops by empoweringwellness

Essential Oils for Women’s Health Workshop

Since the weather didn’t cooperate last week, I have rescheduled my workshop, Essential Oils for Women’s Health for February 10, 2011. The workshop will start promptly at 6PM and will last until about 9PM. I will be serving a nutritious dinner for those who attend.

So, what will you learn at this workshop? Workshop participants will receive a workshop booklet with essential oil formulas to help address the following women’s health issues / conditions:

- Hormonal balancing to address issues associated with menopause, pre-menstrual syndrome
- Menstrual cramps
- Anxiety / panic conditions
- Grief / Emotional healing
- Headaches and insomnia
- Breast health

Workshop participants will also be entered into a drawing to receive:

- An essential oil starter kit (Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint essential oils)
- A signed copy of “What’s Up, Down There?” by Dr. Lissa Rankin, and
- A free 90-minute Lomi Lomi massage with AromaTouch™ technique ($150 value)

And finally, I will also be offering special discounts on massage and wellness packages for this night only:

- Purchase a 3 hour massage therapy package for $120
- Purchase a 6 hour massage therapy package for $210

So, join me on February 10th for this informative workshop. Attendance is limited (15 people only), so RSVP to info@empoweringwellnessnow.com, or call me 703-623-5889.

January 2, 2011 in Essential Oils, Wellness, Workshops by empoweringwellness

A simple way to begin using Essential Oils

Using essential oils is intuitively simple. But, with many oils available, and seemingly endless combinations, beginners can sometimes feel overwhelmed.

I like to suggest that beginners start off with what I call the “holy trinity” of essential oils: lavender, lemon and peppermint. These are very easy oils to use and there are many everyday applications using just these three essential oils. I’ve provided a list of some examples for you here.

Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia)

• Apply to the bottom of feet or on a pillow before sleeping
• Use to calm reaction to a bee sting or bug bite
• Use with bath salts for a relaxing spa bathing experience
• Apply to wrists or inhale when traveling to ease motion upset
• Lightly apply to sooth sunburn or scalded skin
• Apply to back, hands, or feet of a restless or agitated child
• Use to calm and soothe diaper rash
• Calm sensitive skin and soothe pores after hair removal
• Apply to dry, chapped lips before applying lip balm
• Use with peppermint for a healthy scalp massage
• Add to lotion for a stress-relieving hand massage

Lemon (Citrus limon)

• Apply a drop to a water bottle or to water served at restaurants
• Diffuse automatically or apply topically for mood elevation
• Add to a drop of honey to soothe a cough or sore throat
• Apply directly to cold sores for soothing relief
• Add a drop of lemon and peppermint to your toothbrush after use
• Diffuse in a room to neutralize odors
• Remove gum, label adhesives, and greasy substances from fabric
• Use to clean kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances
• Add to olive oil for a non-toxic furniture polish

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

• Rub on stomach or feet, or take one drop internally to calm indigestion or upset stomach
• Use with lemon in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse
• Diffuse aromatically or apply topically to open sinuses and airways
• Breathe before, or during a meal to help you feel full
• Apply with lavender to sore, tired muscles and joints
• Add to a cold water compress or foot bath to cool off when feeling overheated
• Inhale as a non-stimulant, invigorating pick-me-up on long drives
• Add to shampoo and conditioner for a stimulating hair and scalp massage
• Use with lavender and lemon during allergy season
• Spritz on a child’s shirt before study time to improve alertness

If you would like to learn more about how to use these oils and how essential oils can help with a number a women’s health issues, I invite you attend my workshop, Essential Oils for Women’s Health, on Thursday January 27, 2011.