Ever feel overwhelmed with emotions and feelings so that you think you will “lose” it? Looking for a way to spring clean your emotional house in order to cope with whatever life throws at you? Let’s clear out the unused and little serving emotions that can hamper our mental well-being and physical health.

Email lorrie@lorriehargis.com to find out when our next workshop will take place!

Emotional Healing Detox Workshop! 

You will learn:

1. How to Unlock the Keys to Change

2. Identify thinking, feeling & doing Obstacles

3. How to process and integrate your thinking, feeling and doing

3. NEW Essential oil & Flower Essences Sprays for Cleansing, Purifying, Calming, and Energizing to help you process and integrate

4. NEW Motivation and Self Confidence Herbal Teas with Essential Oils & Flower Essences to help you process and integrate

5. NEW Exercises to help you process and integrate your thinking, feeling and doing

6. Mindful and Relaxation Techniques with Essential Oils & Flower Essences

7. Keys to Make Changes

8. How to continue your Aromatherapy Journey?

Email lorrie@lorriehargis.com for more information……

NAHA CEU’s available

Hello,

Did you know how many people suffer with Anxiety? According to the Anxiety Disorder Statistics. Anxiety Disorders affect 18.1 percent of adults in the United States (approximately 40 million adults between the ages of 18 to 54). – National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

This is a lot of people and it seems to be growing. We can look at society in general and see why everything is going at lightning speed and yes our brains work fast but do our emotions? Well, the answer to that is a BIG FAT “NO” ! We have to have time to process our emotions. It is difficult to go from identifying an emotion and recognizing where it came from and then go straight to solution. It is IMPORTANT that we give ourselves time to process the emotion, recognize why we feel that way and where it all begin otherwise we are constantly being worried by the same thing,  in our present or past that can lead to Anxiety and no solution how to resolve it and let it go.

So Before we go to solution which is what we all want to do instead of going through the process. Let’s look at what anxiety is? Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.

We all have some anxiety in our lives at point or another. For example- you could feel anxious before a test, performance or job interview which is perfectly normal. However if you are spending most of your day worrying and it is affecting your day, then you need to recognize it and seek help.

Here are several conditions where Anxiety can be the main symptom:

• panic disorder
• phobias such as agoraphobia or claustrophobia
• post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

Today,  I am only discussing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) which is a chronic condition that causes you to feel anxious about a lot of situations and issues, rather than one specific event. I call it being a worry wart. This is where you are anxious most days and you have a hard time remembering when you felt relaxed. Usually as soon as one anxious thought or worry is resolved, another one appears.

This can cause mental and physical symptoms.

Mental Symptoms:

1. Trouble sleeping
2. Feeling restless/ worried
3. Not being able to concentrate
4. Irritated
5. Constantly on “edge”
6. Sense of dread
7. Socially withdrawn from family and friends
8. Find work difficult or stressful and start taking more days off

All these symptoms can lead to more worry,  lower the self esteem and escalate the Anxiety

Physical symptoms:

1. Heart palpitations
2. dizziness
3. tiredness
4. muscle aches and tension
5. trembling or shaking
6. dry mouth
7. excessive sweating
8. shortness of breath
9. stomach ache
10. feeling sick
11. headache
12. pin and needles
13. difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia)

What can trigger Anxiety?

If you know what is causing your anxiety such as a specific phobia like claustrophobia you would know that being confined in a small space will trigger your anxiety. Not knowing what is triggering your GAD then it can intensify the anxiety and you may start to worry that there is no solution.

However, if you have GAD there are  self -help treatments that could be help easy the symptoms of anxiety yourself.

Self Help Suggestions:

Try an online course with a trained therapist or go to a cognitive behavioural therapist

This usually involves working from a book or computer programme for around six weeks or longer. In some cases, you may be closely supported by a trained therapist who you’ll speak to every week or two. Some treatments only involve minimal or occasional contact with a therapist, who monitors your progress. Also cognitive behavioural therapy is very beneficial for anxiety. It can help you understand your condition and learn ways to manage your anxiety by modifying negative or unhelpful thoughts and behavior.

Exercise

Exercise regularly, particularly aerobic exercise, may help you combat stress because it encourages the brain to release serotonin which improves your mood helping you to not worry so much.

Good aerobic exercises include:

• walking fast or jogging
• swimming
• cycling
• tennis
• hiking
• football or rugby
• aerobics

Learn to relax

As well as regular exercise, learning how to relax is important.

You may find relaxation and breathing exercises helpful, or you may prefer activities such as yoga or pilates to help you unwind.

You can also try this

Avoid caffeine

Drinking too much caffeine can make you more anxious than normal. This is because caffeine can disrupt your sleep and also speed up your heartbeat. If you’re tired, you’re less likely to be able to control your anxious feelings.

Avoiding drinks containing caffeine – such as coffee, tea, fizzy drinks and energy drinks – may help to reduce your anxiety levels.

Avoid smoking and drinking

Smoking and alcohol have been shown to make anxiety worse. Only drinking alcohol in moderation or stopping smoking may help to reduce your anxiety.

Essential Oils for Anxiety:

Lavender, Grapefruit and Patchouli are the essential oils that I am going to use today for you to make an Anxiety Spray.

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Miller) Lavender Fine has a mellow, peaceful aroma which can be overwhelming. It is good for all kinds of nervous disorders like anxiety, hysteria, panic, mental exhaustion and headaches.

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macfad) Grapefruit has a fresh and sparkling aroma. It helps with clarity and confidence mentally.

Patchouli ( Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth) Patchouli has an aroma which is hot and earthy. It is helpful for depression, stress and exhaustion.

Anxiety Spray:

20 drops Lavender(Lavandula angustifolia Miller)

20 drops Grapefruit(Citrus paradisi Macfad)

6 drops Patchouli( Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth)

2oz. water

2oz. amber glass bottle with sprayer.

Place essential oils in amber bottle. Add water. Roll between your hands to mix the essential oils thoroughly into the water. Shake before using. Spray in all four directions of the room.

Contraindications: Do not use in pregnancy.

Caution: Do not get it on your furniture. Essential oils can possibly damage varnished wood.

You can also check out my Live Facebook Emotional Healing Series where Ansylla Ramsey interviews on How Essential Oils and Flower Essences can help you heal yourself:

Part 1: Series Emotional Live Streaming on How our Emotions affect our Physical Health and How Essential Oils and Flower Essences can help you-

Click here- https://youtu.be/TXEy0nm9DAY

Part  2:  Series Emotional Healing Live Streaming on How to use Essential Oils and Flower Essences for  Stress and Tension:

Click –  https://www.facebook.com/my.hairitage/videos/10212363163108022/

Part 3:  Series Emotional Live Streaming on How to use Essential Oils and Flower Essences for  Anxiety:

Click- https://www.facebook.com/my.hairitage/videos/10212643898646235/

Look for the next Emotional Healing Live Streaming on September 6th at 3:30 pm

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Our Emotional Healing is important. Take care of YOU! You are important.

Don’t Forget your Essentials, Use your Common Scents!

Au Revoir,

Lorrie

According to Mayo Clinic, “A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow.

The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own.

A study suggests, “Aroma gargling can be utilized as an effective nursing intervention for decreasing thirst, halitosis, and sore throat for patients with spine surgery in clinical practice.”

1.  In the study, essential oils of peppermint, tea tree, and lemon in a ratio 1:2:2 were used on patients
2. Significant differences in the degrees of thirst, halitosis, and sore throat according to interaction between group and duration.
3. In the comparison among 3 groups, aroma gargling provided better oral health by decreasing thirst, halitosis, and sore throat for patients with spine surgery.

Learn how to do aroma gargling with these 3 essential oils.

Aroma Sore Throat Gargle:

2 drops Lemon essential oil

2 drops Tea Tree essential oil

1 drop Peppermint essential oil

4Tbsps sea salt

1 glass of warm water.

Mix the sea salt and essential oils in a bowl. Place 1 tsp sea salt mixture in a glass and add warm water, continue to stir the water until the sea salt mixture has dissolved into the water. Then gargle twice daily or when the throat feels sore.

Contraindications: Do not use in pregnancy, lactation, or with children under 2 years of age.

Think zinc too, the latest study of the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found zinc as a cold remedy between 75mg and 100mg daily in zinc acetate lozenges, reduced the length of a cold by nearly 3 days- close to half the 7-day average. Here is zinc that you can take orally and zinc lozenges to use to soothe your throat.

Leave your comments below and let me know what you gargle with for a sore throat.

Hope this helps your sore throat.

Better Health and Happiness,

Lorrie

Signs of the common cold or the flu can be a little sniffle or cough.

How can you tell whether you have a cold or flu?

The most important thing is knowing the difference between a cold and the flu. The common cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract (nose, nasal cavity, mouth, throat, and larynx). Most often caused by common human coronaviruses or rhinoviruses. The infection is typically harmless. A cold might last as little as a few days or as long as a couple of weeks.

Cold Symptoms include:

• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Coughing
• Watery eyes
• Sneezing
• Congestion

Usually, with a cold, you might only have one, two, or all of these symptoms, and the severity can range from delicate sneeze to room-silencing hacking. While the common cold is unpleasant most people recover fairly quickly.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “common colds are the main reason that children miss school and adults miss work. Each year in the United States, millions of people get the common cold. Adults have an average of 2-3 colds per year, and children have even more.”

The flu, on the other hand, is more serious.
The flu, or influenza, is a dangerous and highly contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. Each year, the flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and results in thousands of deaths. Many flu symptoms are similar to cold symptoms. Flu symptoms are typically more severe. A cold might force you to tote a tissue box around for a few days, but the flu can leave you bedridden.

The difference between the cold and the flu is the high fever. The flu comes with a higher fever. Both cold and flu can lead to other health complications. The flu can lead to pneumonia and lung infections, and complications can lead to death. The flu you need to nip in the bud immediately when it comes on. More about that in my next blog post.

Common cold

Several different viruses can cause a cold, but rhinoviruses are the most common cause. Wash your hands often throughout cold and flu season. Essential oils such as eucalyptus, niaouli, ravintsara, and rosemary all contain a chemical constituent called Eucalyptol or 1.8 cineole that is known to help the body with viruses. When you start having some sniffles, runny or stuffed up nose, and feel a cold starting to come on, try these 3 healthy tips with these essential oils.

3 Healthy Tips with Essential Oils for the Common Cold

Runny or Stuffed up nose

Sinus Inhalation:

5 drops Eucalyptus globulous or Eucalyptus radiata essential oil

1 bowl warm water

1 towel

Bring water to boil, add essential oil. Then take off the stove. Place a towel over your head as you breathe in the vapors for 10 – 20 minutes three times daily.

Contraindications: Do not use Eucalyptus in pregnancy, lactation, and children under 10 years old. For children from 3-8 years of age use 1 drop of Ravintsara in 1 bowl of warm water.

Sore throat

Usually, a cold starts with a sore throat. You can immediately start with a throat gargle to help reduce the inflammation in the tonsils and throat.

Sore Throat gargle:

2 drops Lemon essential oil

2 drops Tea Tree essential oil

1 drop Peppermint essential oil

4Tbsps sea salt

1 glass of warm water.

Mix the sea salt and essential oils in a bowl. Place 1 tsp sea salt mixture in a glass and add warm water, continue to stir the water until the sea salt mixture has dissolved into the water. Then gargle twice daily or when the throat feels sore.

Contraindications: Do not use in pregnancy, lactation, or with children under 2 years of age.

Think zinc too, the latest study of the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found zinc as a cold remedy between 75mg and 100mg daily in zinc acetate lozenges, reduced the length of a cold by nearly 3 days- close to half the 7-day average. Here is zinc that you can take orally and zinc lozenges to use to soothe your throat.

Cough due to a Cold

Cough

 Coughs are common during a cold and are “productive” getting the germy mucus out of your lungs when you’re sick. Most will go away in a few days. After a cold, though, some “dry” cough lasts weeks or months because coughing irritates your lungs.

Dry Cough formulation:

8 drops Roman chamomile essential oil

8 drops Lemon essential oil

1oz. carrier oil (Almond or Apricot)

1oz. amber bottle

Place essential oils and carrier oil in an amber bottle. Roll the bottle between your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Apply to chest, back, and corresponding reflex points on the hands and feet 3 times daily.

For Children’s formulations see my book, Common Scents, A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy.

Please feel free to ask questions at lorrie@lorriehargis.com

Better Health and Happiness,

Lorrie

It is important to monitor your symptoms. Talk to your doctor if symptoms don’t get better.

For more information on How I overcame Covid.

The changing of seasons has an impact on your body. Autumn has many things to offer us from picking out our pumpkin to getting out our sweaters, it is a season to enjoy. The thing that it brings is the change of temperature and its effects on your health.

Here are some effects that Autumn can have on the body and the 5 ways to combat it.

1. Are you feeling depressed ?

Keep your endorphins up by sniffing essential oils known to boost the mood such, as Orange, Bergamot, Lime, or Lemon essential oils due to their high content of limonene and Pine to its high content in pinene! 

2. Experiencing more aches and pains?

Feel achier when Autumn hits? Research shows that joint pain is influenced by weather conditions. Reduce your pain with an Orange and Ginger Massage.

3. Trouble with Allergies?

According to LiveScience.com ragweed allergies are the worst in Autumn also mold spores are more prevalent in the air due to decaying leaves and other vegetation falling to the ground which worsens the allergy conditions. This causes inflammation in the sinuses and bronchial. Alleviate your allergies with the anti-inflammatory properties of Peppermint oil. Peppermint Inhalation – 5 drops Peppermint in a bowl of hot water. Drape a towel over your head and place your head above the bowl and breathe in the vapors of the steam for 5 minutes twice daily. Do not use in pregnancy or with children under 3 years of age.

4. Lack of Energy?

SAD just doesn’t affect your mood it affects your energy. Seasonal Affective Disorder not only makes you feel depressed, but it can also cause you to feel sluggish and agitated. If you are feeling this way then the herb Ashwagandha, known as the Ayurvedic Rejuvenator can help you.

5. Higher Risk of Getting Sick?

As the temperatures drop in Autumn and you are spending more indoors, you’re at risk of coming down with a cold or the flu. Build your immune system with the antiviral and antibacterial properties of essential oils. Learn How to Make a Protecting Essential Oil Spray with my video.

As you see Essential Oils and Herbs are the perfect tools for you to Slide through Autumn.

Find out how you can help yourself with SAD by having a FREE 30-minute session with Lorrie –

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