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Sherry Cress
Young Living
Essential Oils -
Independent Distributor
Aromatherapy & Raindrop Therapist
Hm.217-224-0855
Cell 217-440-4930
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Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture™
contains the twelve most significant
oils found in the Bible. Young
Living's wish in bringing them to
you is that you will savor and enjoy
the beautiful fragrances and
intriguing histories of these
precious pure essential oils. Gary
Young draws on his travels to
biblical lands and explains the
twelve oils on an audio CD, also
included in this collection
Contains:
Twelve Single Oils (5ml bottles):
Aloes/sandalwood (Santalum album),
cassia (Cinnamomum cassia),
cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica),
cypress (Cupressus sempervirens),
frankincense (Olibanum -- Boswellia
carteri), galbanum (Ferula gummosa),
hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), myrrh
(Commiphora myrrha), myrtle (Myrtus
communis), onycha (pronounced
oh-nigh-kah, a very thick oil,
remove the plastic orifice and warm
the bottle in your hand so that the
oil will flow -- Styrax benzoin),
Rose of Sharon/cistus (Labdanum --
Cistus ladanifer), and spikenard (Nardostachys
jatamansi). \
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Uplifting, protective, calming, and
regenerating, essential oils are a
unique gift from the natural world.
Often referred to as “nature’s
living energy” or the very essence
of a plant, essential oils are
aromatic liquids derived from
shrubs, flowers, trees, roots,
bushes, and seeds. They not only
determine the plant’s aroma, but
are vital for plants to grow, live,
evolve, and adapt. Essential oils
also help defend plants from
insects, environmental conditions,
and disease. Today, research shows
that when used aromatically,
applied topically, or taken
internally, essential oils can calm,
energize, balance, purify, and
rejuvenate the mind and bodyFrom
perfumes and aromatherapy to cookng
and medicinal purposes, essential
oils have been a vital part of
everyday life, dating back to 4500
BC. After personally experiencing
the many benefits of essential oils,
D. Gary Young, Founder and President
of Young Living Essential Oils,
began a personal campaign to promote
the ancient healing art of essential
oil therapy. The result? An abundant
line of pure, therapeutic-grade
essential oils, including over 140
single essential oils and unique
essential oil blends, and the
world’s largest community dedicated
to achieving wellness via nature’s
purest, most potent gift.
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 Raindrop
Therapy
originated from the
research of D. Gary
Young and a Lakota
medicine man in the
1970s. It is based on
the theory
that many types of
spinal misalignments are
caused by viruses or
bacteria that lie
dormant along the spine.
Different essential oils
are dripped onto the
spine, legs and feet and
worked into the
vertebrae to bring the
body into structural and
electrical alignment.
This technique uses a
sequence of highly
antimicrobial essential
oils designed to
simultaneously reduce
inflammation and kill
the viral agents
responsible for it.
Although the entire
process lasts
approximately 1 hour,
the oils will continue
to work in the body for
5 to 7 days following
treatment, with
continued realignment
taking place during this
time.
Oils listed below are
commonly used in a
raindrop therapy
Basil -can
be relaxing to the
muscles, including
smooth muscles (those
not subject to our
voluntary control, such
as the heart and
digestive system). It
may also be used to
soothe insect bites when
applied topically.
Beneficial for mental
fatigue, basil may help
stimulate and sharpen
the sense of smell.
Wintergreen
/ Birch-contains
an active principle
similar to cortisone and
is beneficial for
massage associated with
bone, muscle, and joint
discomfort.
Cypress -is
one of the oils most
used for the circulatory
system. It is also a
natural antimicrobial
(an agent that kills
microorganisms or
suppresses their
multiplication or
growth).
Marjoram -is
used for soothing the
muscles and the
respiratory system. It
also assists in calming
the nerves. It is
antimicrobial and
antiseptic.
Oregano -is
one of the most powerful
antimicrobial essential
oils. Highly damaging to
many kinds of viruses,
oregano was recently
shown in laboratory
research conducted at
Weber State University
to have a 99 percent
kill rate against in
vitro colonies of
Streptococcus pneumoniae,
even when used in one
percent concentration.
(S. pneumoniae is
responsible for many
kinds of lung and throat
infections).
Peppermint -is
one of the oldest and
most highly regarded
herbs for soothing
digestion. Many studies
have shown the
usefulness of
peppermint's role in
affecting impaired taste
and smell when inhaled;
the ability to improve
concentration and mental
accuracy; ability to
directly affect the
brain's satiety center,
which triggers a
sensation of fullness
after meals.
Thyme -is
one of the most
antimicrobial and
antiseptic essential
oils. It contains thymol,
which has been studied
for its effect on
gingivitis and
plaque-caused organisms
in the mouth. It may be
beneficial in helping to
overcome fatigue and
exhaustion.
Aroma Siez blend -helps
relax, calm, and relieve
tight, sore, tired, and
aching muscles resulting
from sports injuries,
fatigue, and stress.
Contains Basil,
marjoram, lavender,
peppermint and cypress.
Valor blend -helps
balance electrical
energies within the
body, giving courage,
confidence, and
self-esteem. It has been
found to help the body
self-correct its balance
and alignment. Contains
Spruce, rosewood, blue
tansy, and frankincense
in a base of almond oil.
These oils are used on the
feet with Reflexology and
then "dropped" along the
spine and massaged into the
body with a gentle
persuasive massage which
encourages your body to
relax and re-align itself
while the spine is gently
stretched to release any
muscle tension and mis-alignments.
The oils used are intended
to help rid the body of
bacteria and viruses that
are trapped in the tightened
muscles along the spine.
Raindrop Therapy is not a
cure-all. It is a tool to
help restore a balance
in the body that may result
in good health.
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Health & Fitness
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Nov. 15. 2008 |
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Aromatherapy rejuvenates mind, body, spirit |
Sherry Cress, an independent
distributor of the Young Living brand of
essential oils, poses with her
"traveling" kit inside Body Mind Spirit
in Quincy. Essential oils are aromatic
liquids derived from shrubs, flowers,
trees, roots, bushes and seeds.
(H-W Photo/Philip Carlson)
By KELLY WILSON
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HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS
Aromatherapy
Direct inhalation: Directly inhale the oils
from the bottle.
Diffusion: Use essential oil diffuser to
disperse oil in a microfine vapor into the
air.
Humidifier: Fill a humidifier with water,
then place a tissue or cloth sprinkled with
a few drops of oil in front of the escaping
vapor.
Steam: Place a few drops of oil in hot
water, cover your head and the container
with a towel , and breath deeply and slowly.
Topical application
Direct: Essential oils can be applied
directly to the crown of the head, to the
temples, behind the ears, over vital organs,
to the feet and many other locations.
(Dilution may be required)
Massage: Essential oils can be used before,
during and after therapeutic massage.
Perfume: With natural, earthly and exotic
aromas, essential oils can also be worn as
perfume.
Internal use
Capsule: Add several drops of oil into an
empty capsule and swallow with water.
Water or milk: Add one or two drops o foils
to water or a glass of rice milk.
Bread: Add one or two drops to a piece of
bread.
Cooking: Use oils in place and spices in
your everyday cooking.
Direct: Drop directly onto the tongue and
swallow
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The
activities of the holiday season, from
shopping to baking to party going, often
can make a person feel overwhelmed and
stressed out. But Sherry Cress of
Quincy says there's a way to comfort
oneself and de-stress during a hectic
time, while creating a festive holiday
atmosphere at the same time. The elixir:
aromatherapy. Aromatherapy uses pure
essential oils to relax, balance and
rejuvenate. Some oils in particular
have scents that are perfect for the
holidays - pine, nutmeg, peppermint,
frankincense and myrrh. "Oils are my
passion," said Cress, who has been using
essential oils for about 12 years.
She's an independent distributor of the
essential oils and teaches aromatherapy
classes at Body Mind Spirit, 1704 N.
24th. Essential oils are aromatic
liquids derived from shrubs, flowers,
trees, roots, bushes and seeds.
Research shows that when used
aromatically, applied topically or taken
internally, essential oils can calm,
energize, balance, purify and rejuvenate
the mind and body. "Aromatherapy oils
started before biblical times with the
Egyptians and Chinese," Cress said. In
addition to directly inhaling the oils,
drops can be placed in an oil diffuser
or in a humidifier to disperse into the
air. People can use the oils to create
a relaxing bath. Cress said essential
oils also can be applied topically to
the body. "So many think aromatherapy
is smelling the oils, but it's also
applying the oils," she said. "You can
use the oils on the point of concern (on
the body) or the bottom of the feet, and
it will reach all cells within 20 to 25
minutes." If the oil is a pure grade,
just one drop is needed. Hundreds of
different oils are available. Some are
single oils, while others are at least
two oils blended together. For stress,
Cress suggests lavender. "It's a very
calming oil. When we get worn down with
the holidays, it's good for that," she
said. "There's also a (blended) oil
called joy that helps with the emotional
part. It uplifts us." Roman chamomile
and an oil called peace and calming also
are good to rid the body of stress and
tension, and an oil called immune power
can help boost the immune system, she
said. "For me, when I get sick or feel
run-down, I use a special bath of seven
oils that soak in the water, and (it)
helps relieve the tension in your
joints, it helps pull all the bad stuff
out," she said. "It helps get you going
again. " The Young Living brand of
essential oils, which Cress uses and
sells, has a holiday collection that
includes Christmas spirit, joy, cassia,
frankincense, myrrh, nutmeg, orange,
peppermint and pine. These oils not only
help rejuvenate individuals, but also
can fill a home with cheer. "It smells
just like Christmastime in your house,"
Cress said of the Christmas spirit oil.
The oils can be placed in water in the
Christmas tree stand or sprayed directly
on artificial trees for a fresh-cut
aroma. Cress said people can add a
festive scent to the fireplace by
putting one or two drops of essential
oils on the log. At night, she suggests
wiping some oil on the pillowcase to
help promote a sense of calm and provide
a better night's sleep. Lavender works
well for this, she said. "Lavender is a
universal oil, good for anything and
everything," she said. "If you're not
sure which oil to use, use lavender."
She emphasizes that single oils can be
layered, or used together, but blended
oils should not be. If a person wants to
use the oils topically but has sensitive
skin, she says it's best to apply them
to the feet. People who have allergies
need to be careful which essential oils
they use. For example, if someone is
allergic to birch, he should refrain
from using a birch oil. Cress will teach
people more about essential oils in two
upcoming classes at Body Mind Spirit.
The first, on Nov. 17, focuses on the
immune system and stress. The second, on
Dec. 8, will focus on stress and holiday
oil scents. For more information about
essential oils or the upcoming classes,
call Cress at (217) 440-4930 or send an
e-mail to sherryc@scress.com.
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