PHYSICAL AILMENTS
Heartburn
Heart burn and/or indigestion is caused from spasms in the stomach or esophagus that allows gas and acid from the stomach to move up towards your throat. This painful burning sensation can be very uncomfortable. Hiatal hernias can also contribute to this very  painful malady.

There a several oils you can use to help reduce the acid in the stomach, relieve inflammation and help to prevent infection.

Oils can be added to an herbal tea and consumed at meals.  Chamomile tea with ONE drop of Lemon, Fennel or Melissa (Lemon balm) can give relief.

Remember more is not better when it comes to essential oils.  Of course we truly do not recommend ingestion of any essential oil neat (directly from the bottle). A drop added to tea or a glass of water is typically very safe.

BUT if you prefer to play it very safe, we suggest you just buy herbal teas. The essential oils are still in the teas and are very effective and safe when consumed in this manner.

EMOTIONAL CONCERNS
Anxiety
There are many causes of anxiety. Fear of the unknown and apprehension can be causes: some that come to mind include going back to school, or starting school, whether preschool or all the way to college; moving; stressful events at home or work.

Health concerns can cause tension and disturbed sleep.

Occasionally anxiety can even bring on a Panic attack.  Where you feel your chest tighten and heart beat quicken, and breathing can be affected.  Panics like these are extreme .

Chronic anxiety though can weaken you immune system leaving you open for more and susceptible to diseases.

The best way to avoid anxiety is trying to change the things that give you stress. This is not always possible. So the next thing is trying to make things less stressful.

Using essential oils can help you prepare mentally for uncertainties by allowing you to relax and strengthen you emotional stamina.  During times of stress, take time to relax and rest, to help calm your nerves.

Essential oils known to help reduce anxiety include benzoin, Bergamot, Cedarwood,Chamomile, Clary Sage, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Vetiver and Ylang ylang .

Try this Quick and easy Anxiety blend to help relieve an anxiety attack. Mix in a small glass bottle, blend. Inhale directly from the bottle to prevent or alleviate attacks.
Neroli - 3 drops
Benzoin - 2 drops
Geranium -2 drops
Rosewood - 2 drops
Ylang ylang  - 2 drops
Frankincense - 1 drop
Rose oil - 1 drop

For more suggestions for Back to School Aromatherapy see our opening page of our online by clicking here.

HEALTH & BEAUTY
Dry Hair
The hot summer sun, wind, coloring and especially bleaching, hair dryers and blowers, curling or straightening irons can all cause damage and drying to the structure of your hair.

There a few essential oils that will stimulate your bodies production of the natural oils from the sebaceous glands to help restore hair to its' natural oiled condition.

Using Geranium, Lavender, or Juniper will help to stimulate your sebaceous glands.  So adding these to your shampoo (one or any combination) will help.

Other oils that can also help include: Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Sandalwood, Thyme, and Vetiver.
 

Again, adding a drop or two to your shampoo or conditioner can help. Another method is to add a drop to your brush and brush through your hair.

AROUND THE HOUSE AND GARDEN
Smelly Garbage Bins
After removing the garbage from the bin. Rinse/wash with a solution of hot water containing 2-3 drops of Eucalyptus or Tea Tree.

Both of these oils not only deodorize but will suppress the growth of molds and mildew.  They also kill other germs too!  Don't forget to add 1 drop to the bin every now and again! 


RECIPES TO TRY
 Dry or Damaged Hair
Cedarwood  - 1 drop
Clary Sage - 3 drops
Geranium - 1 drop
Lavender - 1 drop
Rosemary - 3 drops
Jojoba Oil - 1 tablespoon
Almond Oil - 1 tablespoon
Mix oils in 1 tablespoon Almond Oil and 1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil.
Massage blend into dry hair and scalp. Wrap head in towel and relax for an hour. Shampoo with mild or unscented Shampoo and then rinse well.
Alternative method is to add a few drops of the above oils to your shampoo and use on a regular basis.

Just a reminder for those folks that make soaps, candles and potpourri's for gift giving this up coming Holiday season.
Now is the time to get your supplies ordered.
Some of these projects need to get started soon, so they will be ready when the time arrives.

We have several new oils we will be introducing in the next few weeks.  We hope to have them up on the internet soon.
The soon to be added new oils include: Benzoin, Spikenard, Cistus, and Spruce needle.  Please watch our site for these new additions. 


Survey Question:
If we were to carry a line of Therapeutic "Pure Essential oil"  Scented candles, What scents would you like us to sell?  Which of our Single oils or which of our Synergy blends?  All suggestions welcome.
For those responding to the survey - please respond to the following e-mail address-  pennyk@birchhillhappenings.com
Please put in the subject line something to do with Scented Candles.
For those responding we will put your name on a list for the "First to Know" (if you want to be notified),  if we decide to carry scented candles.

As always we are here to help you learn about and enjoy the scents nature has given us.  Contact us so we can help you further. We are only an e-mail away.

‘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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