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Master Essential Oil Class Events News!

Master Essential Oil Class Events News!

Join Lorrie Hargis Registered Aromatherapist and Master Instructor of the Lorrie Hargis International School of Aromatherapy, and take your place in learning all about using essential oils!

LIVE Class Lesson #3 Essential Oil Safety Precautions & Protocols for Essential Oils with Other Healing Modalities for Viruses!

Slide Lesson #3 Slide presentation please click HERE to download the file.

LIVE Lesson #2 How to Use Essential Oils for Viruses!

Lesson #2 slide presentation please click HERE to download the file.

LIVE Lesson #1 Viruses

Lesson #1 slide presentation please click HERE to download the file.

FREE Master Essential Oil Classes 2022 – and each session is going to be amazing. 1pm New York Time each day!

CLICK HERE for your seat

Remember when you request to JOIN the group – please check your notifications to confirm you’ve become a member and also your email inbox for information on start times etc.

I’ve got a video for you that explains everything you get, all the bonuses, and how it works.

Go take a look below at the video for What’s It All About

January 21st – Learn about Viruses

January 22nd – Learn How to Use Essential Oils for Viruses

January 23rd – Learn the Safety of Essential Oils & Protocols

January 24th – Learn more about Essential Oils with Case Studies and Q & A.

So watch this video where Lorrie explains what’s it all about!

Click HERE to register for the FREE Master Essential Oil Class Lessons! All you need is your email address & answer 3 short questions when you click the link.

This week, I just finished moving all the furniture around my “Secret Headquarters”.

Don’t worry… I’m not actually GOING anywhere, right now we’re building the “set” for my upcoming Master Essential Oil class, so we had to clear a space.

It’s kinda empty and echo-y in here right now… but before long we’ll have all the lights and tech set up for the upcoming live streams. I’m getting really excited. 🙂

You can sneak a peek at what’s happening behind the scenes by watching this week’s blog video:

You can check out Lorrie’s NEW Master Essential Oil class dates here:

Jan-22-LIVE-sessions-in-the-Master-Essential-Oil-classDownload

This document gives you a list of Lorrie’s upcoming Free Master Essential Oil classes. The Master Essential Oil class is free – and it’s going to have 7+ hours of live training on how to use essential oils and learn to be kinder to yourself.

An herbalist, a natural hair stylist, a naturopathic doctor, kinesiologist and a teacher walk into a bar… Wait… what? Let’s start over… those are just a few of the people I did Case Studies with last week. And they’re all seeing massive success… right now, in 2022.

Yes, even with all the disruptions and all the crazy stuff that’s been happening… they’re so focused on helping their customers and clients, that they’re experiencing these major wins. I love it because I’ve been saying this all along, the internet is a portal for learning. And frankly, with so many people having to adjust to being online-only for their work or for their education, there’s never been a better time to be in the aromatherapy certification program. At any rate… I got to talk to these wonderful people this week and it was awesome. We were recording case studies as my team gears up for our big Winter quarter. I’ll be sharing their stories in the next couple weeks.

Check out this video to see how they’re making 2022 their year, even with all the challenges.

Everywhere you look people are asking themselves how they can take care of their physical, emotional and mental health? They are seeking to find safe and healthy solutions.

My take? I want you to get INFORMED quick… because you need that initial momentum to build a knowledge that you can always fall back on.

THAT is how you treat yourself kindly.

That’s why this week was such a cool one for me.

I was discussing case studies for my NEW upcoming Master Essential Oil Classes (spoiler alert!) and I can’t help but get excited when I see so many different people having success while participating in my aromatherapy certification program.

Seriously, this week I spoke to someone who is a pharmacist, someone who is is an esthetician, a cranial sacral therapist, and registered aromatherapist.

They’re all saying the same thing, and it’s all in this week’s blog video. Watch now below!

ALSO Coming soon is the opening up the Winter Quarter Aromatherapy Certification Program.

*Find out more information purchase Lorrie’s book, ” Common Scents, A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy,” Click here – https://www.lorriehargis.com/books.html

*Learn More about Essential Oils at the Lorrie Hargis International School of Aromatherapy Click here – https://www.lorriehargis.com/members/acp

*This information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not recommended as means of diagnosing or treating an illness. All matters concerning physical and mental health should be supervised by a health practitioner knowledgeable in treating that particular condition. Neither the author directly or indirectly dispense medical advice, nor do they prescribe any remedies or assume any responsibility for those who choose to treat themselves.

Join Lorrie Hargis Registered Aromatherapist and Master Instructor of the Lorrie Hargis International School of Aromatherapy, and take your place in learning all about using essential oils!

If you missed the LIVE Class then take a look at the video recording below for Lesson # 2

If you would like a copy of the slide presentation please click HERE to download the file.

If you missed the LIVE Class then take a look at the video recording below for Lesson #1

If you would like a copy of the slide presentation please click HERE to download the file.

FREE Master Essential Oil Classes 2022 – and each session is going to be amazing. 1pm New York Time each day!

CLICK HERE for your seat

Remember when you request to JOIN the group – please check your notifications to confirm you’ve become a member and also your email inbox for information on start times etc.

I’ve got a video for you that explains everything you get, all the bonuses, and how it works.

Go take a look below at the video for What’s it All About video

January 21st – Learn about Viruses

January 22nd – Learn How to Use Essential Oils for Viruses

January 23rd – Learn the Safety of Essential Oils & Protocols

January 24th – Learn more about Essential Oils with Case Studies and Q & A.

So watch this video where Lorrie explains what’s it all about!

Click HERE to register for the FREE Master Essential Oil Class Lessons! All you need is your email address & answer 3 short questions when you click the link.

This week, I just finished moving all the furniture around my “Secret Headquarters”.

Don’t worry… I’m not actually GOING anywhere, right now we’re building the “set” for my upcoming Master Essential Oil class, so we had to clear a space.

It’s kinda empty and echo-y in here right now… but before long we’ll have all the lights and tech set up for the upcoming live streams. I’m getting really excited. 🙂

You can sneak a peek at what’s happening behind the scenes by watching this week’s blog video:

You can check out Lorrie’s NEW Master Essential Oil class dates here:

Jan-22-LIVE-sessions-in-the-Master-Essential-Oil-classDownload

This document gives you a list of Lorrie’s upcoming Free Master Essential Oil classes. The Master Essential Oil class is free – and it’s going to have 7+ hours of live training on how to use essential oils and learn to be kinder to yourself.

An herbalist, a natural hair stylist, a naturopathic doctor, kinesiologist and a teacher walk into a bar… Wait… what? Let’s start over… those are just a few of the people I did Case Studies with last week. And they’re all seeing massive success… right now, in 2022.

Yes, even with all the disruptions and all the crazy stuff that’s been happening… they’re so focused on helping their customers and clients, that they’re experiencing these major wins. I love it because I’ve been saying this all along, the internet is a portal for learning. And frankly, with so many people having to adjust to being online-only for their work or for their education, there’s never been a better time to be in the aromatherapy certification program. At any rate… I got to talk to these wonderful people this week and it was awesome. We were recording case studies as my team gears up for our big Winter quarter. I’ll be sharing their stories in the next couple weeks.

Check out this video to see how they’re making 2022 their year, even with all the challenges.

Everywhere you look people are asking themselves how they can take care of their physical, emotional and mental health? They are seeking to find safe and healthy solutions.

My take? I want you to get INFORMED quick… because you need that initial momentum to build a knowledge that you can always fall back on.

THAT is how you treat yourself kindly.

That’s why this week was such a cool one for me.

I was discussing case studies for my NEW upcoming Master Essential Oil Classes (spoiler alert!) and I can’t help but get excited when I see so many different people having success while participating in my aromatherapy certification program.

Seriously, this week I spoke to someone who is a pharmacist, someone who is is an esthetician, a cranial sacral therapist, and registered aromatherapist.

They’re all saying the same thing, and it’s all in this week’s blog video. Watch now below!

ALSO Coming soon is the opening up the Winter Quarter Aromatherapy Certification Program.

*Find out more information purchase Lorrie’s book, ” Common Scents, A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy,” Click here – https://www.lorriehargis.com/books.html

*Learn More about Essential Oils at the Lorrie Hargis International School of Aromatherapy Click here – https://www.lorriehargis.com/members/acp

*This information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not recommended as means of diagnosing or treating an illness. All matters concerning physical and mental health should be supervised by a health practitioner knowledgeable in treating that particular condition. Neither the author directly or indirectly dispense medical advice, nor do they prescribe any remedies or assume any responsibility for those who choose to treat themselves.

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Learn it NOW and Get Aromatherapy Informed Quick!

Everywhere you look people are asking themselves how they can take care of their emotional and mental health. Furthermore, they are seeking to find safe and healthy solutions – NOW!.

My take on this? I really want you to get INFORMED quick… because you need that initial momentum to build a knowledge base that you can always fall back on.

THAT is how you treat yourself kindly!

That’s why this week was such a cool one for me.

As I was discussing case studies for my upcoming Master Essential Oil Classes (spoiler alert!) I couldn’t help but get excited when I realized so many different people were having success while participating in my aromatherapy certification program.

Seriously, this week I spoke to someone who is a pharmacist, a cranial sacral therapist, a grandmother who home schools her children, and someone who helps chronically ill people.

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

Better Health and Happiness,

Lorrie

Emotional Healing Workshops 2022

Essential Oils & Flower Essences 3 Days Total Immersion Emotional Healing
LIVE Online and Exclusive with Lorrie Hargis, RA

1st Dates for 2022 are:

Friday March 11th, 2022 – 1 Day Introduction to Emotional Healing Workshop

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March, 2022 – Total Immersion
Emotional Healing Workshop

– email us at: ruth@lorriehargis.com to be added to our waiting list!

Do you want to learn How to use Essential Oils & Flower Essences because you are, or someone you know is suffering from anxiety, stress, depression and physical pain? Can’t let go and forgive… find out how you can and emerge into your magnificent self!

We have the tools, techniques, essential oils & flower essences to help you!

I am so pleased to announce that I will be Live Streaming all the way from the California to lead this Emotional Healing workshop!

3 day Total Immersion =
1 day Introduction to Emotional Healing and 2 day Total Immersion Emotional Healing Workshops

Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March, 2022

11:00 am to 5:00 pm (New York Time)

Purchase it at $225.00 until March 4th, 2022! (3 Day Workshop)

You will learn:

Breathe Work to Release Fears, Anger and Anxiety

Free yourself from Physical and Mental Limitations

How Essential Oils & Flower Essences effect the Mind, Body and Spirit

Improve your Daily Life by Integrating Flower Essences & Essential Oils into your Daily Routine

Mindful Techniques for Rebuilding Relationships

Build your Physical Strength and Vitality

How to Make More Essential Oil & Flower Essence Formulations for Life Changing Transformation

Make more Personalized blends each day as you evolve

Please make sure you bring a yoga mat or towel to lie on, pillow, blanket, journal, pen +paper and sack lunch.
All supplies are provided.

Educational Materials needed – Please purchase my book, “Common Scents, A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy,” and the Flower Essence Repertory from the Flower Essence Society.

– email us at: ruth@lorriehargis.com to be added to our waiting list!

Can’t make it for 3 days? Then join us for *1 day – Intro to Essential Emotional Healing with Essential Oils + Flower Essence

March 11th, 2022 – Friday

11:00am to 5:00 pm (New York Time)

Cost: $89.00

In the Introduction Emotional Healing with Essential Oils & Flower Essences One day Workshop!

Gain the tools needed to heal yourself & those around you, as well as valuable knowledge to reshape your negative past stories, in order to bring healing & balance!

You will learn:

What is an Essential Oil?

How are Essential Oils?

What is a Flower Essence?

How Flower Essences are Obtained?

Safe Selection & Contraindications

How to use Essential Oils & FlowerEssences to Emotionally & Physically Heal

How to Make Essential Oil & FlowerEssences Formulations for Life Changing Transformation!

The Ancient Art of Storytelling for Powerful Healing!

How to Make a Personalized Formulation

– email us at: ruth@lorriehargis.com to be added to our waiting list! –

Only $89.00 per person

Please make sure you have a yoga mat or towel to lie on, pillow, blanket, journal, pen, paper and sack lunch all to hand for your own comfort on the day.

Educational Materials needed – Please purchase my book, “Common Scents, A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy,” and the Flower Essence  Repertory from the Flower Essence Society!

Click here 15.00 regular price $18.95

Click here the Flower Essence  Repertory 

For Previous Students  who have already attended the 1 day Introduction to Emotional Healing:

Join me for the 2 day Total Immersion Essential Emotional Healing  with Essential Oils & Flower Essences Workshop

March 12th & 13th, 2022

11:00 am to 5:00pm (New York Time)

Any previous Emotional Healing Workshop student can avail of special discounts to attend further training or to refresh their knowledge & confidence – email us at: ruth@lorriehargis.com to be added to our waiting list and to receive special pricing!

* All Attendees must  have taken the Prerequisite – Intro to Essential Emotional Healing to attend the 2 day Total Immersion Workshop.

Don’t Forget Your Essentials, Use Your Common Scents,

Better Health and Happiness in Las Vegas,

Lorrie

lorrie@lorriehargis.com

I’m Giving This Away Free!

ONLINE MASTER ESSENTIAL OIL CLASS SERIES – JANUARY 2022

So watch this video where Lorrie explains what’s it all about!

Click HERE to register for the FREE Master Essential Oil Class Lessons! All you need is your email address & answer 3 short questions when you click the link.

Feeling better when the world falls apart?

An herbalist, a natural hair stylist, a naturopathic doctor, minister and a teacher walk into a bar… Wait… what? Let’s start over… those are just a few of the people I did Case Studies with last week. And they’re all seeing massive success… right now, in 2022.

Yes, even with all the disruptions and all the crazy stuff that’s been happening… they’re so focused on helping their customers and clients, that they’re experiencing these major wins. I love it because I’ve been saying this all along, ever since March… the internet is a portal for learning. And frankly, with so many people having to adjust to being online-only for their work or for their education, there’s never been a better time to be in the aromatherapy certification program. At any rate… I got to talk to these wonderful people this week and it was awesome. We were recording case studies as my team gears up for our big Winter quarter. I’ll be sharing their stories in the next couple weeks.

Check out this my blog video to see how they’re making 2022 their year, even with all the challenges!

Don’t Forget Your Essentials, Use Your Common Scents,

Better Health and Happiness,

Lorrie

Sore Throat – Aroma Gargling!

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

Emotional Healing Live Classes with the Lorrie Hargis International School of Aromatherapy

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Join Lorrie Hargis, Registered Aromatherapist and Flower Essence Practitioner for a month of Healing !

Email lorrie@lorriehargis.com to find out when the next available class is taking place!

  • Online Live Workshop – Learn How to Use Bach Flower Essences for Fear, Worry and Insufficient Interest in Life !
  • $35.00
  • You will learn:
  • Who is Dr. Bach?
  • What are Flower Essences?
  • How do Flower Essences work?
  • The 7 Bach Flower Remedy Groups for Fear, Worry, Insufficient interest in Present Circumstances
  • How to Use the 7 Bach Flower Remedy Groups
  • Formulations included for these very important issues
  • Seating is limited
  • Online Live Class –
  • Master Essential Oil Class Part 1 – ANXIETY
  • You will learn:
  • What is Anxiety?
  • How Anxiety effects your health and well being
  • What is an Essential Oil?
  • Safety & Contraindications with Essential Oils
  • How Essential Oils Can Help You with Anxiety
  • Case Study on Teenage Anxiety
  • Anxiety Essential Oil Formulations
  • Seating is limited
  • Online Live Master Essential Oil Class Part 2 – DEPRESSION
  • You will learn:
  • What is Depression?
  • How Depression effects your health and well being
  • What is an Essential Oil?
  • Safety & Contraindications with Essential Oils
  • How Essential Oils Can Help You with Depression
  • Case Study on Depression
  • Depression Essential Oil Formulations
  • Seating is limited
  • Online Live Master Essential Oil Class Part 3
  • Learn More about Using Essential Oils to Improve your Mental Health & Emotional Well being!
  • You will Learn:
  • How to get started Using Essential Oils and Flower Essences as Emotional Healing Tools
  • How you can Learn More about Using Essential Oils for Mental Health challenges such as Panic, Post Traumatic Syndrome
  • Seating is limited

Is it a Cold or the Flu?

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.

Sleeplessness due to Anxiety and Depression Case Study

Anna Owusu, Certified Aromatherapist

Title: The Use of Lavender Sleeplessness due to Depression and Anxiety

Introduction

Kristopher is a 92-year retired journalist.  He relocated to Lorton, Virginia from his hometown of Hayward, California three years ago to live with his daughter because of his ailing health. His former career allowed him to travel around the world and his good nature and gracious personality earned him many friends during his travels. Kristopher loves reading, a glass of fine wine occasionally, storytelling, and spending quality time with his family.

History

I was first introduced to Kristopher in June of 2017 as his home health care-giver. His family felt he needed a companion to be with him and help him with his daily upkeep while they were at work because of his declining health. He and I got along right from the beginning. Some of the things we had in common included a shared love for reading, appreciation of creative arts, and traveling.

My time with Kristopher was spent by helping him with his meal preparations, transporting him to his doctor’s appointments, Library, and senior recreational centers, reminding him to take his medications, and whatever assistance he needed to improve his quality of life.

The medications he was on included Atorvastatin (to treat high cholesterol levels), Lisinopril (to treat high blood pressure) Donepezil (to treat light dementia), and Latanoprost, Dorzolamide, Brimonidine eye drops to treat glaucoma in his right eye.

In the fall of 2017, Kristopher fell on his way to use the bathroom at night. He broke his right femur as a result of the fall and underwent an emergency hip replacement surgery.  The surgery was successful but the recovery took a toll on him physically, mentally, and emotionally. Daily physical therapy left him feeling exhausted and not being able to go out as he was used to. This left him feeling depressed and anxious. This new development greatly affected his sleep pattern, especially at night.

 It was at this point that I asked and was granted permission by his daughter to help him have a good night’s sleep with aromatherapy.

Essential Oil Selected

Essential OilsBotanical NameCountry of OriginName of SupplierBatch Number
Lavender(Lavandula angustifolia Mill.)FranceNature’s Sunshine17034

Details of Essential Oil Blend

5 drops of Lavender in a diffuser filled with water at bedtime

Rationale

I chose a single oil because of the client’s age and frail health. I did not want to shock or overwhelm him with different smells all at once.  I wanted to use an oil that was mild and safe and was not going to cause any contraindications with his health medications. I specifically chose lavender because the client’s favorite hand lotion contains lavender and I felt it will be a familiar and comforting smell for him.

The key chemical constituents of Linalool 39.1% and Linalyl acetate 36.2% (Tisserand & Young, 2014) found in Lavender, gives it its antidepressant and sedative properties (Lawless 2013). A study entitled “The Effect of Aromatherapy

on Sleep Quality of Elderly People Residing in a Nursing Home” done by (Faydali & Cetinkaya, 2018) revealed that there was an improvement in the quality of sleep quality of nursing home residents who inhaled lavender oil drops on their pillows every evening for a week before sleeping.

Client Response to Treatment:

The client responded very well to the treatment. The floral, sweet, and clean smell of Lavender proved to be relaxing and calming for him. His restlessness and anxiety gave way to relaxation and sleep a few minutes after he inhaled the aromatic treatment. The treatment was administered for a week. This helped to get him back on a sleep schedule. After the first week, aromatic treatment was given as needed.

Conclusion and Reflection

The use of Lavender essential oil proved to be an effective treatment for sleeplessness as a result of depression and anxiety in an elderly client.  As a result of the client being able to get a good night’s sleep, his recovery drastically improved.

 He had more energy for physical therapy and the symptoms of his anxiety became minimized.  I also introduced the playing of` soothing, relaxing, and meditative music in the background during his bedtime. This has helped greatly in setting his mood for a goodnight’s sleep.

This case study has been very rewarding for me as I saw first-hand how single oil can be so instrumental in making such a huge difference in a person’s life. Less is truly more when it comes to Essential oils and the power each oil possesses cannot be exaggerated.

References

Faydali. S & Cetinkaya F. (2018) The Effect of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality of Elderly People Residing in a Nursing Home. (Abstract)   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29210873

Lawless. J, (2013) The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils. San Francisco, CA: Conari Press. Pg.122

Tisserand. R & Young R (2014) Essential Oil Safety. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Pg. 326

Thank you to Anna for allowing us to share this case study with you.

5 Ways to Slide into Autumn with Optimal Health

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.

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