Baby oil is made of mineral oil. Mineral oil is something completely foreign to the human body. It is a synthetic oil which is a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Mineral oil acts as a thin layer on the skin. It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pores, which slows the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins. If pores are blocked, the toxins remain in the body for a longer period. There are claims that mineral oil can cause damage to the lungs, nervous system, skin, and even causes premature aging.

Instead, I remove my make-up with a combination of V-6, Frankincense, and Carrot Seed Oil. After my shower I reapply a small amount all around my eyes to keep the skin soft and youthful looking.

V-6 This oil complex nourishes the skin, has a long shelf life, doesn’t clog pores, and will not stain clothes. V-6 is offered in both 236 ml and 944 ml refill bottles. V-6 is an organic carrier oil that is a combination of several different carrier oils (coconut oil, sesame seed oil, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, sweet germ oil, sunflower seed oil, and olive oil).

Frankincense- supports healthy cellular function, increases blood flow and circulation, reduces cellular irritation, reduces skin discoloration and imperfections, and promotes feelings of wellness and relaxation.

Carrot Seed – known for support of eye health. It was even used in WWII to help pilots with their night vision.

Mix in a small container or in a roller ball. I mix equal parts Frank and Carrot Seed Oils 4-10 cc’s depending on the size of the container.

Why do you need a Jade facial roller?
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They have been around since the 7th century.
They can help reduce facial puffiness.
They help drain the body of toxins, and balance one's Qi.
They naturally transmit infrared rays which warm and increase blood circulation.
They assist with lymphatic drainage.
They help rid the body of fluid retention.

Wash your face and use the roller to roll upwards.
Roll around the eyes for decreasing puffiness.
Use after moisturizer to increase penetration. 

Where can you get yours?? At the Gypsy Wellness Wagon!
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What is your bewitching hour?
I’m awake almost nightly at or right around 2:00-2:20 AM.
According to the Chinese Body Clock it is because my liver is overwhelmed by the detoxing process.  Interestingly when I recently had a Zyto scan done, it reported the same thing.
There are some 300 different functions normally performed by the liver. When the liver’s not happy, none of the body is happy.
There are many reasons your liver needs to detoxify. Alcohol, drugs, chemicals, poor diet are all possible reasons. For me it would have to be poor diet and chemicals.
I believe that my body will take care of itself, but, the body cannot take care of itself when it’s weak, not nourished properly, and under a lot of stress.
The emotions of anger and hate create toxins that are stored in the liver that can lead to sickness and disease.
One outward sign of the liver being in trouble is on the face between your eyebrows; you may have one or several deep lines and/or a swollen puffiness.
Lack of sleep and fatigue from pushing yourself when your body needs to rest weakens the liver; as the liver weakens it becomes more and more difficult to sleep.
You'll know you have a congested liver if you feel tired and sleepy soon after eating but you have plenty of energy around 1-2 A.M
You may also tend to worry during this time or have negative thoughts.
Digestive problems may bother you late at night and you may have to urinate more than you do during the day.
An overactive liver may cause you to feel feverish and find the summer months very uncomfortable.  This is so me!! I’m a wilted weed in the heat!!
A weak liver pulls energy away from the spleen, pancreas and stomach. These organs play a key role in digestion.
Young Living offers multiple oils and products that can help you maintain a healthy liver and detoxify your body.

So what time are you usually awake during the night? Call me, I can help! 
​Stacey @ Gypsy Wellness Wagon   440-781-1714
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SALON WORKERS:     Detoxify Your Body with Young Living Essential Oils.  Part 1

ESSENTIAL OILS CAN HELP LOWER YOUR PROFESSIONAL RISKS

Poor Ventilation
It’s important that the salon has a good ventilation system. When chemicals mix with the heat from the hair dryers, it can create fumes that irritate allergies, asthma and can cause headaches.

UVA Exposure
The gel manicure has risen in popularity, it can do more harm to your health that it can do good for your appearance. Early studies show that the UVA lights used during the manicure can potentially increase your risk of developing skin cancer.

Chemical Exposure
Hairdressers use gels, texturizers, straighteners, relaxers, shampoos, conditioners, dyes and other substances that contain hazardous chemicals. These chemicals enter the body when hairdressers inhale or fail to wash their hands before eating or applying lip cosmetics. Chemical exposure can also occur if a hairdresser does not wear gloves when handling hazardous substances. The consequences of exposure depend on the type of chemical used and how the exposure occurred. Dye that splashes on unprotected hands may cause skin irritation. The same dye could cause permanent blindness if splashed in the eyes.
Straightening solution contains formaldehyde or chemicals that can break down into formaldehyde. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert for those who work with this product and are exposed to the chemicals in it. OSHA has also cracked down on some manufacturers of the product that failed to label formaldehyde as an ingredient.

How does your body detoxify?
Detoxification is basically cleansing the blood. It works because it addressees the needs of the individual cells. (Bennett)

1.       The liver prepares these toxins so the body can expel them through urine or your bile. If your liver is overloaded, it slows down its function and thus contributes to toxins accumulated in your blood.
It processes anything you eat or drink, and either repackages it for your body to use or eliminates it. The liver also stores vitamins.
Regulating body functions as the liver does, it can affect both your emotional and mental health. While it almost sounds cliché to mention, today’s lifestyle of poor diet and stress can injure your liver.
Without a healthy liver, it’s nearly impossible to have a properly functioning metabolism, healthy circulation, balanced hormones, strong digestion, a loss of memory and sleep and can cause a weight gain.
Young Living offers series of products that were developed with your liver in mind with blends that has both hepatoprotective and antioxidant protection and fortify the liver.
Lemon Oil-  One drop of lemon of Young Living essential oil is equivalent to consuming 20-30 fresh organic lemons in one sitting.
It alkalizes the body and purifies the lymphatic system. You want your body to be slightly alkalotic to prevent illness. It increases the circulation and purges the lymphatic system. It offers tremendous immune system protection by supporting the WBCs which fight against infections. It also supports the respiratory system.
D-Limonene is a compound known as 'lemon extract' and is found in high levels in lemon juices.
It supports the immune system and fights against abnormal cell division. It promotes liver health and helps alleviate fat buildup in the liver induced by diet.
 
2.       The Intestines are where digested food passes through and where nutrients are absorbed. They also balance the good and bad bacteria, helping the body to digest better and produce natural antibiotics to break down toxins.
A healthy digestive system is the starting point for health and wellness because that is where food is absorbed and where helpful bacteria live. Essential oils can be a great support for gastrointestinal comfort and normal digestion support.
A.      Peppermint Vitality essential oil has a bright, cool flavor, with benefits that include gastrointestinal comfort and normal digestion support, in addition to its great taste.
It’s very supportive of the immune system.
It also invigorates the mind and gives a boost of positivity.
B.      Digize Essential Oil is a blend of 8 oils. It helps balance function for elimination.
C.      Many other Young Living essential oils support the digestive system as well.
 
3.       The Kidneys are essential part of the urinary system. They serve the body as a natural filter of the blood, and remove waste which is diverted to the urinary bladder. In producing urine, the kidneys excrete waste such as urea and ammonium. A detox plan will help with these processes and relieves the pressure on your kidneys.
NingXia Red is a functional drink that supports every organ, tissue, and cell in your body. NingXia Red wolfberry juice incorporates the benefits of Goji berry, yuzu juice, aronia berry and therapeutic essential oils into a powerful antioxidant and nutritionally balanced drink.
NingXia Red benefits include support for energy levels, normal cellular function, and whole-body and normal eye health.
 
4.       The lungs are the essential respiration organs in our body. Their principal function is to transport oxygen from the atmosphere into the bloodstream, and to release carbon dioxide from the bloodstream into the atmosphere.
We may breathe toxins in the air through our lungs, but the lungs are also able to expel toxins. We can breathe deeply and fully exhale to maximize the cleansing effect.
Hyssop essential oil is an effective purifier and helps to remove excess thick fluid accumulations.
Peppermint oil helps to clean the respiratory system and sinuses. Because it is high in phenols, the receptor sites in the cells are able to be cleaned. (Think of door flaps that allow things in.)
 
5.       The lymphatic system is the fluid that circulates throughout the system and is part of our immune system. The lymph contains white blood cells that pick-up bacteria or other toxins from the body’s cells and bring them to lymph nodes where they are destroyed.
The lymph moves around the body by breathing and muscle contraction, so breathing and mild exercise help it to work better.
Lemon and Lime oils are cleanse and purge the lymphatic system.
JuvaFlex and Helichyrsm also aid in the detoxification process in the lymph.
Lemongrass opens the lymphatic system for toxin removal.
Cyress promotes circulation.

The cars on the road produce some of the worst pollution. By using a car diffuser, improvement could take place in the air quality, and your energy and mood.
Traveling by car for an extended period can become exhausting for everyone, especially during the heat of the summer.

Kimberly Snyder states the following (full post here): According to the EPA, air freshener contains four basic ingredients: formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, aerosol propellants, and p-dichlorobenzene.

Formaldehyde can cause several health effects including:

• Watery eyes
• Burning eye, nose, throat and other mucous membranes
• Difficulty breathing
• Nausea
• Asthma attacks

​Petroleum distillates come from petrochemical manufacturing, which contribute to air, soil, and groundwater pollution. The effects on human health include:

• Respiratory problems
• Asthma
• Chemical pneumonia
• Pulmonary damage

Aerosol propellants can harm earth’s ozone layer. Likewise, they can damage human health including:

• Increased cancer risk
• Breathing problems
• Development of chronic health issues

Paradichlorobenzene (p-DCB) is often found in mothballs and may cause:

• Anemia
• Skin lesions
• Liver damage
• Loss of appetite
• Changes to the blood

Of course, air fresheners also contain fragrance, often in the form of perfumed chemicals.
Air fresheners can also harm pets, which have a faster metabolism.

What is good to diffuse in the car?

Need to perk up?
Peppermint – Purifying and stimulating to the conscious mind. Supports mental accuracy.
Ylang Ylang – enhances relationships, brings back feelings of self-love, confidence, joy, and peace.
Lemon – Supports physical energy, uplifting. Promotes sense of well-being.
Basil – Helps maintain an open mind and increases clarity of thought.
Rosemary - Stimulates memory and opens the conscious mind.
Petitgrain – Reduces mental fatigue, refreshes the senses, uplifting.
Lemon Myrtle - Purifying, supports mental clarity.
 
Need to support your digestive system while traveling?
Peppermint - Contains thymol and eugenol which help balance oral and intestinal flora, reduces fermentation of undigested food.
Ginger – May reduce irritation by slowing associated biochemical pathways. It’s a mild stimulant that promotes circulation. Queasiness caused by movement is a complex reaction involving various areas of the brain and digestive tract.  It appears to act directly on both the stomach and the brain.
 
Need to stay cool and refreshed?
Peppermint -  Creates a cool, tingling sensation on the skin. Known for its cooling sensation due to the high levels of Menthol.
Spearmint - many of the same properties as peppermint, just on a lesser scale since it has less menthol.
Eucalyptus – Helps you to feel cool and refreshed. Good if you don’t care for the smell of peppermint.
Lavender – Balances the body.
Citrus Oils - Uplifting characteristics.
 
Need to avert road rage or calm down?
Ylang Ylang – helps with anger, possibly rage and low self-esteem.
Lavender – Promotes consciousness, health, love, peace, and a general sense of well-being.
Roman Chamomile – Calming and relaxing, helps to control and stabilize emotional charges.
Orange - Brings peace and happiness to the mind and body, and joy to the heart.
Vetiver – Grounding, calming and stabilizing properties.
Bergamot – Supports calmness and supports relief of tenseness.
Patchouli – Calming and relaxing.
Helichrysum – Supports cutting through anger, supports forgiveness and moving forward.

Need relief of seasonal irritants?
Lemon – supportive of the respiratory system.
Lavender – the “Swiss army knife” of essential oils. Balances the body and works where needed.
Peppermint - Extracts from peppermint leaves may inhibit histamine release.
 
Have a passenger in need of respiratory support?
Peppermint -  It causes you to sweat, which is helpful for eradicating invaders from your system.
Eucalyptus – Supports the respiratory system in every way, bring the tissues!
 
Special thanks to these sources:
https://www.biosourcenaturals.com/pure-essential-oils/physical/essential-oils-anger-aromatherapy/

https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/using-ginger-to-treat-upset-stomach.htm

The statements made in this blog have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge you to empower yourself with education and do the research needed to make an informed decision about what is right for you. 

The information contained on this blog contains to Young Living Essential Oils. The information is NOT intended to be appropriate for all brands. Young Living Essential Oils are 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade.