Welcome to the April edition of essential-oil-goddess.com e-zine which aims to provide you with fun and interesting information about using essential oils in everyday life.

This month, I explain whether you can use an undiluted essential oil on the skin. Raindrop Technique is a great example of essential oils being used undiluted on the skin. In fact I would use up to 140 drops undiluted in a full session. Read on for more details.

Essential Bliss is dedicated to assisting you with your essential oil and aromatherapy questions.

The "Bliss" oil of the month Oregano. It seems appropriate to choose an oil that some people think should not be used undiluted on the skin. It is used in Raindrop Technique neat on the skin. It is one of the most anti-viral, anti-bacterial essential oils available. Read on for more information.

This month's exclusive offer for Essential Bliss readers is 25% off a Raindrop Technique session and an opportunity to have one for no cost - read on for more details!

PS. To my readers outside the Brisbane area - don't worry - I have a special bonus that includes YOU next month so stay tuned!

I hope you enjoy this issue of Essential Bliss, I welcome your feedback! Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. Your feedback will inspire the content for future issues. If there is anything specific you would like me to answer or cover in future e-zines please let me know.

Wishing you a essential oil filled April!

Jen

Essential Oil Goddess

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In This Issue:

1. My Book Available Now - Bonus eBooks
2. What's New at the Website
3. Events This Month
4. This Month's Exclusive Offer
5. FEATURE ARTICLE: Can You use Essential Oils Undiluted on the Skin?
6. Cool Stuff
7. Oregano - Therapeutic Grade "Bliss" Oil of the Month

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Upcoming Events

Come and say hi - I would love to see you! I will have plenty of essential oils to sample, you will be able have a mini healing session and I will have my book for sale. I will also be doing daily workshops demonstrating the Raindrop Technique and How to Make Essential Oil Perfume. See you there!

Marc Schreuder Tour - Australia
April 2010

Marc Schreuder, Young Living's director of product formulation, will be in Australia in April. Marc has been with Young Living for 13 years and has travelled by Gary's side around the globe in search of new and wonderful essential oils. Marc has also worked closely with Gary Young and Ronald Lawrence, MD, PhD, to help pen the book Discovery of the Ultimate Superfood, which examines the health benefits of the Ningxia wolfberry in fine detail.

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Cost: No cost for guests. ($30 for Young Living members)

The meeting schedule is as follows:

SYDNEY Monday 12th April Rydges Parramatta, 116-118 James Ruse Drive, Rose Hill 2142

TASMANIA Tuesday 13th April Launceston Tram Shed Function Centre, 4 Invermay Road, Inveresk, Launceston 7248

MELBOURNE Wednesday 14th April Rydges on Swanston Hotel Melbourne, 701 Swanston Street, Carlton 3053

ADELAIDE Thursday 15th April The Bay Function Centre, Gliderol Stadium, Brighton Road, Glenelg 5045

BRISBANE Monday 19th April Brisbane Technology Park, 1 Clunies Ross Court, Eight Mile Plains 4113

For enquiries and bookings please call Jen on 0401 089 233 or contact me.

Raindrop Technique and Egyptian Emotional Clearing Technique Courses

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Brisbane (AUS) courses:
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Introduction to Aromatherapy - Community Education Classes (Brisbane, Australia)

This course will be held at Stafford Heights State School.
Next course: 4 May 2010

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Next course: 15 June 2010.

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Feature Article...

Can You Use Undiluted Essential Oils on the Skin?

Please note: Oregano and thyme are high in phenols and may irritate nasal membranes or skin if inhaled directly or appled neat. Some other essential oils are naturally high in skin irritants such as cinnamon. Please use caution and always use essential oils as directed on the bottle.

The reason that I am able to do this is that I know my essential oils are pure in every sense of the word.

I had a client once who had written on her client history form "allergic to lavender." I asked her what happens when she uses lavender and she replied "I get a rash."

After further investigation, I asked if I could "skin test" my lavender essential oil. She agreed and I place one drop on the inside of her forearm. No reaction! She was not allergic to "pure, high grade, therapeutic grade essential oils".

Below are some of the criteria that you can use to assess your own essential oil. Examine the bottle and ask questions of the manufacturer. It should be pure enough to eat.

If you see the words "Not to be taken internally" on the bottle, my first question would be "Why?" Some essential oils are cut, adulterated, have concentrated pesticides, herbicides or preservatives in them. Ask the questions and get the answers to be absolutely sure your essential oils are pure.

Here are the questions:

Does the bottle show its botanical name? Pure lavender essential oil is labelled Lavendula officinalis. Lavandin is labelled Lavandula fiagrans. Lavandin does not have the strong healing qualities of lavender.

Is the part of the plant used noted on the bottle? For example, cinnamon bark is a skin irritant, cinnamon leaf is not. If you have adulterated oil this could be a BIG problem.

Does it specify the country of origin? East Indian sandalwood has far better therapeutic qualities than West Indian Sandalwood.

Does the bottle specify the method of extraction? and are the distillers located at the farm? (or is it easy to find out from the company) Some essential oils have been greatly diluted by distilling the same plant material two or three times or travelled many miles (and therefore plant material loses it efficacy) to the distillery.

Is the bottle labelled "100% pure therapeutic grade essential oil?" Therapeutic grade means the plant material was distilled at low temperature and low pressure and will preserve the most chemical constituents. High pressure and High temperatures make perfume grade oil and some of the vital and active chemical constituents could be missing. It is like boiling your veggies on high making it inferior to fresh produce.

Is the essential oil guaranteed organic, chemical, pesticide and heavy metal free? Some essential oils are labelled organic but preservatives and other chemicals are added during the distillation process.

Does the bottle have a batch number? This is sooo important! It shows that each batch has been individually tested. Some companies random test the oils so purity cannot me guaranteed in every bottle.

If essential oils are going to be used neat on the skin, the purity must be guaranteed. Don't mess around with inferior products just because they are cheaper. There is could be a reason for lower costs - cutting corners, adding fillers, or making identical products instead of the real thing.

If you want great results, use great essential oils, if you want inferior results (and who wants that?) well no one wants inferior results!

Lift the Spirit
• Lavender
• Orange
• Rosewood

Good Enough to Eat!

• Spearmint
• Patchouli
• Lavender



Sparkle

• Lemon
• Myrtle
• Vetiver

Please check with health care professional and/or consult the Essential Oils Desk Reference for safety information.

PLEASE NOTE: I only use pure therapeutic grade essential oil from Young Living and the recipes above are based on Young Living Essential Oils. You can order from my store or contact me for more information.

Cool Stuff...

Do you have a health issue or something going on in your life and want to see what oils other people are using?

There is a fantastic website called Oil Testamonials.

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Oregano: Bliss Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Of the Month

Oregano is listed in Hildegard's Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly regarded Benedictine herbalist Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179).

The Essential Oils Desk Reference states that oregano "creates a sense of security."

It is an oil that is highly sort after for its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Kurt Schnaubelt, author of Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy calls oregano "aromatherapy's heavy artillery" for bacterial infections.

Botanical Name:

Origanum compactum

Precautions:

Can cause skin irritation (dilution highly recommended).

Uses:

Carolyn L. Mein's Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils is a great reference for emotions. She states Oregano supports:

• Insecurities
• Feeling Vunerable
• Fear of Completion

Oregano is my favourite essential oil to use if I feel a cold or flu is coming on. I will add a drop to the bottom of each foot (on either myself, my husband or my children) especially as a booster with Thieves Essential Oil Blend (a highly anti-viral, anti-bacterial blend). I find using this at night just before sleep, then by the morning any sickness is well and truly gone.

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Til next time!

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this newsletter and the website essential-oil-goddess.com are based upon the opinions of Jen Gallagher, unless otherwise noted. This information is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Jen Gallagher, who encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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