Just wanted to pass along this great deal from Floracopeia. Diffusers are great in the winter months to diffuse those germs floating around and infuse your home and office with Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Silver Fir, etc.

Now thru Oct 29th, you get 15% off all Floracopeia diffusers and essential oils.

“One of the recent discoveries of aromatic research is that the antimicrobial effects of essential oils are most potent not when the oil is used in liquid form, as when applying tea tree to a fungal infection, but when pathogens are exposed to the vapors of the oils. This means that the most effective way of utilizing essential oils for reducing atmospheric contagion, neutralizing air-borne illnesses and enhancing immunity is through the use of aromatic diffusers, ionizers, and nebulizers.”

If you use the code: 1339 at checkout, you will get a nice discount. Just sayin’.

I can’t live without my essential oils every day. How about you? Don’t miss out on this great deal.

Hugs,

Janice

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This is a great way to stay healthy this fall and winter! Floracopeia Sale on Aromatherapy Diffusers. Save $20 and get a free bottle of Eucalyptus Blend with every diffuser. http://www.floracopeia.com/store/categories/Aromatherapy-Diffusers/#a_aid=1339

I love Eucalyptus any time of the year.  Sometimes when I’m just feeling “smothered” by all the things I have to do for the day and need to just “take a deep breath”, I inhale right from my Eucalyptus bottle.  It really does wonders. Try it.

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This is a quick article from one of my favorite website blogs on essential oils.  So many people who come into my office have allergies I thought I would post it.

There are many causes of allergies.  I have found that simply releasing the cranial bones in the facial area and ears can have an amazing effect on allergy symptoms.  The cerebral spinal fluid which circulates within our cranial system is part of our immune system which can help to fight off allergies and allergy attacks.

by Andrea Butje on August 4, 2011

Dust mites.

I know, not the most fun topic. What are they exactly? There is a website dedicated to these creepy little creatures called Dustmites.org. They define dust mites as “microscopic creatures that live in your bedding by the millions and cause allergies.”

In fact, they say that “Dust Mite Allergies are the most common type of allergy. It’s been estimated that 70% of all allergy sufferers are allergic to dust.” This website has some of good suggestions like removing carpeting in bedrooms, improving ventilation with air conditioning or opening the windows and vacuuming or mopping floors weekly (I would try daily for awhile), but they did not mention Geraniol…

Geraniol, the primary component in Palmarosa essential oil (Cymbopogon martini var. motia) was proven in a 2008 research study to be one of the most effective essential oil constituents for controlling dust mites (which can aggravate respiratory allergies) and is considered more effective than DEET (1).

I suggest using a simple linen spray made with Palmarosa and Lavender.  After washing your linens in a hot wash, spray it on your sheets a few times a day.

Dust Mite Linen Spray

8 oz water in a spray bottle
60 drops Palmarosa essential oil
20 drops Lavender essential oil

Research Reference:
1. Jeon JH, Kim HW, Kim MG, et al (2008) Mite-control activities of active constituents isolated from Pelargonium graveolens against house dust mites. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 18(10):1666-1671

Have a great day and stay healthy,

Janice Jackson, LMT

www.massagenaplesfl.com

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You can get ingredients at the local store and at www.MountainRoseHerbs.com on line.

http://youtu.be/GHPFXzottA4

Mountain Rose Herbs is a treasure trove of natural goodies of all kinds.  Please check it out.

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Hi Everyone,

There was an article recently published in my Fl State Massage Therapy publication by Teresa M. Matthews, LMT, CPT that I want to share with you.

Teresa listed some important reasons for stretching every day.  Start with slow, controlled movements and conscious breath.  Stretching will get your day off to a good start and end it relaxed and ready for a good night’s sleep.

Benefits of stretching:

- improves flexibility and health of muscles, tendons and ligaments.

- stimulates the circulation and drainage of lymph, which helps eleminate metabolic wastes.

- breaks down the friction and gluing among facial sheathes (prevents muscles from moving independently)

- separates fibrosis and breaks down adhesions that may have resulted from trauma or inflammation (helps with scar tissue after surgery)

- reduces muscle spasms

- reduces the risk of muscle strain and tears

Have a great day and stay healthy,

Janice

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www.MassageNaplesFl.com

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The inability to actualize who we really are leads to anger, anxiety, frustration, depression, regret, etc. And these emotions are often repressed, becoming morbidly introverted emotional “cysts.” Our bottled-up emotional cysts hold us back physically as well as emotionally and commonly serve as roots for chronic diseases.

The circumstances and stresses of one’s life will not instantly go away when working on a soul-level with essential oil blends. What will change is the position from which one’s consciousness views these circumstances and stresses. It is this shift in position from finite to Infinite, from stuckness to possibility, that can enable one to make correct choices, and thus, to move beyond what previously seemed intractable and hopeless.”

The above is quoted from Dr. Bruce Berkowsky’s website where he talks about using essential oils (true, organic essential oils) to help shift a person’s awareness of who they really are. I personally love using essential oils every day. It may just be to sniff one in the morning, or it may be to put some on my neck in the evening for a good nights’ sleep.

The “shifting” that Dr. Berkowsky is talking about is the same kind of “shifting” that happens when getting energy treatments that I offer. For a sample session, you can see my website (www.massagenaplesfl.com). It’s simple really. All you do is lay there and be open to receiving. It’s very relaxing and calming as well. I can even use the essential oils blends with the energy treatments! It makes for a nice combination.

Anyway, I oftentimes look myself over after the day (and sometimes during the day) to see if I am being true to my beliefs of what is real because Life can get complicated and things can get distorted. I strive to remember that a little love and appreciation goes a long way.

Stay healthy,
Janice Jackson, LMT

I just wanted to share this link with you.  Dr. Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor who deals with conventional and alternative medicine.  She has written over 19 e-books which are quickly downloaded from her site.  The information is on how to treat common things naturally with food choices and some supplements.

Her website is full of useful information for everyone who wants to lead a healthy life.  I hope you will check it out.

http://drcarolyndean.com/natural-health-books-by-dr-dean/

Stay healthy,

Janice Jackson, LMT

www.MassageNaplesFl.com

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Cranial Sacral Therapy is good for increasing energy, alleviating headache, lessening pain, decreasing stress, removing fluid congestion, or reducing anxiety.

Cranial Sacral Therapy works with the cerebral spinal fluid that we all have in our spinal column and head.  This fluid is part of our immune system that keeps us healthy.  If it is not flowing properly, disease or discomfort can happen.

Sometimes when you receive a CST session you do not feel very much and think that nothing is happening, but, indeed, there is a lot of releasing going on inside your body. All you need to do to take advantage of this is to relax.  How simple is that?

CRT was developed by an osteopath and made more mainstream by Dr. Upledger who founded the Upledger Institute in West Palm Beach, FL.  To find a practitioner near you, go to www.Upledger.com.  You will be glad you did.

Stay healthy,

Janice

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Stay healthy,

Janice

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I would just like to ask you all what other health tips blogs you find useful and interesting?
Thanks.

Janice Jackson, LMT