PHYSICAL AILMENTS
ASTHMA & BRONCHITIS
Having asthma and bronchitis can be a stressful affliction. When your bronchi and muscles surrounding them become narrowed, breathing becomes difficult.  Many things can cause or trigger an asthma reaction. Air born allergens, food allergies, chemical sensitivities, exercise and even hearing upsetting news.  
Coughing and wheezing result as you attempt desperately to breathe.  Asthma is or can be a serious medical condition and should never be taken lightly.  Please follow your doctors instructions. 

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi. Again this can be caused by many of the same triggers for asthma.   Thick mucus accumulates as the bronchial walls are irritated and inflamed.  It can be difficult to expel this mucus.  Often times bronchitis will develop at the end of a cold or other upper respiratory infection. 

In both cases, you should always consult your physician before implementing aromatherapy.  Trying to avoid offending allergens of course will greatly reduce any attacks.  In the case of bronchitis, getting plenty of rest is also important. 

Aromatherapy can help to open airways and make breathing easier.  Essential oils help to clear congestion, reduce inflammation and thin excess mucus so coughing is more productive. 

Essential oils helpful with asthma include Clary sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Peppermint, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, and Tea tree.
Essential oils helpful with bronchitis include Cedarwood, Cypress, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Peppermint, Myrrh, Orange, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood and Tea tree.
Helpful to relieve and soothe coughs include Basil, Black pepper, Cedarwood, Clary sage, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Tea tree and Thyme.
When making blends for any health concern - remember the best is to try one or two oils to start with. Try never to blend more than 5-6 oils together at one time. Below in the Recipe section is a recipe to try for asthma and bronchitis relief. 

We also recommend you continue to study and read about aromatherapy and essential oils.   Please remember to purchase or borrow from the library -  books on Aromatherapy.
 

EMOTIONAL CONCERNS
NERVOUSNESS
Everyone at one time or another will experience a feeling of nervousness. This can stem from a feeling of anxiousness or even something that might be causing us to feel a mild panic inside ourselves. 
For me - getting up in front of a group will make me feel nervous. 
Again, essential oils to the rescue.   Carry a tissue with a few drops of Lavender or Bergamot and sniffing can often relieve nervousness.
Others feel they get relief with Frankincense, Roman Chamomile, Clary sage, Coriander, Geranium, Mandarin, Melissa, Jasmine, Cypress, Nutmeg, Vetiver, Neroli or combinations of  a couple of these oils.  Try a couple of oils and use them about 1 hour prior to situations that make you feel nervous.   And after your feeling calm, remember to use a little while longer!

HEALTH & BEAUTY
WARTS
These unsightly little skin blemishes are caused by a virus.  
These hard growths can be difficult to eliminate and can take a long time before they are completely gone. 
There are several essential oils you can use to help resolve these small hard growths.  Tea tree, Lemon and Cinnamon Leaf are affective against these growths.  We recommend using lemon oil first - apply 2 drops to the wart and apply a Band-Aid. Do this daily for a couple weeks. If you see no improvement, you may need to try tea tree next.  Again, apply a couple drops and cover with a Band-Aid.  Cinnamon leaf should be tried last.  Cinnamon is a skin sensitizer and so caution should be used. This should never be used on children or the elderly.  Cinnamon leaf should be mixed with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil.   To 1 teaspoon of Jojoba add 10 drops cinnamon essential oil.  Blend well, then apply to wart and cover with a Band-Aid. 
If you know of other oils that have worked for you please let us know and we'll pass it on in our next newsletter.
AROUND THE HOUSE AND GARDEN
BATHROOM CLEANER
To give your bathroom a fresh clean smell use any citrus oil added to your rinse water as you clean the fixtures, sink, tub, shower or toilet bowl.     Favorites include Lemon, Lime, Orange but give a try to Lavender, Lemongrass and Bergamot. Or get a little more adventurous and use Mandarin, Tangerine or Pine needle!!!
Add 2-3 drops to your water.   All essential oils have disinfecting properties in varying degrees. So while adding scents to your room while cleaning you are also disinfecting!
An easy spray room freshener can be made by adding a few drops to distilled water and spritz in the bathroom a couple times a day. Shake the bottle well before spritzing to attempt to mix the essential oils with the water.
 

RECIPES TO TRY
 Breathing Rub useful for Asthma and Bronchitis
Jojoba - 1 oz
Eucalyptus - 3 drops
Pine 3 drops
Tea tree - 3 drops
Frankincense - 2 drops
Myrrh - 2 drops
Thyme - 2 drops
Blend oils in a clean container such as a 2 ounce PET bottle 
- rub on chest and mid back.

Citrus Air Freshener
Orange - 50 drops
Lemon - 35 drops
Grapefruit - 20 drops
Cedarwood - 15 drops
Distilled water  - 4 oz
Blend essential oils together and add to 4 oz of distilled water. Shake well and spraying the room.  
Remember to shake well before and during spraying.
 
 

 BIRCH HILL HAPPENINGS NEWS
Hello Everyone,

  As we begin our 8th year of business we want to Thank You for your continued Patronage.  We hope that many of you were able to order and enjoy the savings during the Anniversary Sale. 

We will continue to provide you with the Highest quality Therapeutic oils we can find and answer your questions about Aromatherapy.
So "What's new?"   As in the past, as we continue to grow, We are able to purchase our supplies in larger quantities.  In so doing we can pass the savings onto our customers.
You have made it possible for us to offer the Scent Balls, Car Scenters and Aeron Car Diffusers at reduced prices.  We have the lowest retail prices (at least we are pretty sure we do) available on the internet for these diffusers.  Of course we have the replacement pads needed too at reduced prices.  Just click on the linked text above to go to the on line catalog pages to order your room and car scenting supplies. 

At these prices you can easily use aromatherapy in every room of your home or office. For your Auto you can make your commuting or family trips much more enjoyable.

Scent balls are easy and convenient to take along as you travel this summer.  Simply plug them in your hotel room - add a drop or two of your favorite essential oil and when you return - you'll feel like you brought along a piece of home.   Lavender, especially,  will help you to rest more comfortably in a strange bed.

Several of you have inquired about a small travel size fan diffuser. Currently, we are checking out two different models. Both are battery operated and are about the size of a 'palm pilot'.  They will fit easily in a ladies purse or in a brief case.  They will pack easily in any suit case too!   We will let you know either on the website or through a newsletter when we have made a decision as to which model or both we feel is the best deal for our customers!

Oh, before I forget, on the opening page of the Online Catalog there is a recipe for  A Bug Repellent Recipe many of you may want to try this recipe this spring and summer.

Last year we had several people request a recipe for repelling insects and the folks that tried this recipe were very impressed at it's effectiveness.  PS. It smells good too!
‘til next month,

Yours in Aromatherapy,
Alan and Penny
 
NOTE: Please use bhhinfo@birchhillhappenings.com when e-mailing us.

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Disclaimer:
We do not endorse, nor do we encourage anyone to implement Aromatherapy or any suggestions contained within this site without the consent of his/her medical doctor. We also do not take any liability for your implementation of any oils, recipes, or anything else available through this site, from any book or company recommendation, or available on any site linked from Birch Hill Happenings
 
 

**Resources for information in this newsletter and others were obtained from the following sources:
"Aromatherapy A Lifetime Guide to Healing with Essential Oils" by Valerie Gennari Cooksley
"500 Formulas for Aromatherapy" by Schiller & Schiller
"The Fragrant Veil" by Elisabeth Millar
"The Fragrant Mind Aromatherapy for Personality, Mind, Mood, and Emotion" by Valerie Ann Worwood
"Aromatherapy An A-Z" by Patricia Davis
"Aromatherapy for Vibrant Health and Beauty" by Roberta Wilson
"Practical Aromatherapy for Home and Garden Decoder"
"Aromatherapy Decoder"
The Decoders are available from Birch Hill Happenings

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