Home Spa Lady Tips Issue # 39 Flying Without Essential Oils / Banana Benefits

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Issue # 39 - August 23, 2006
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In This Issue
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1. Snakes On A Plane and No Essential Oils!
2. The Power of the Banana
3. B*reast Cancer Prevention Tip
4. Essential Oil Tip
5. Success Tip
6. Recipe of the Week: Hot Bananas in Coconut Milk
7. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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1. Snakes On A Plane and No Essential Oils!===============================================
Last week I was on 10 planes in 5 days. It was not the mostfavorable time to fly as the heightened security alerts and newrestrictions were just put into place banning all liquids frombeing carried on the plane.
I was traveling as a trainer for Young Living Essential Oilscompany for their new product pre-launch regional meetings.I traveled with two fabulous guys from corporate, presenting togroups in 4 different cities in 4 days.
As I was packing for this trip I was mentally preparing creativestrategies to make sure I would have enough purified drinkingwater during my travels. I am someone who always needs to drinkwater. The thought of traveling without my water bottlewas enough to send me into a dehydrated and panicked state.
I also knew I would have to pack the essential oil bottles Inormally carry in my purse into my suitcase. That didn't seem tobother me as much as being without my water. Boy was I mistaken.Being without oils on my person in this week of travel wastorturous.
I found ways to keep accessing drinking water on and off theplanes, although it did cost alot of money ($2 - $4 for an 8ounce bottle). We had to throw our water bottles away at the gateto go through security. Then we could buy them again once we gotinto the terminals for our two hour waits. But then we had totoss them again before we got onto the plane. If you fell asleepon the plane you missed your opportunity to get your glass ofwater on the flight. That happened to me once or twice.
It is said that we don't appreciate what we have until its gone.I didn't think that that was the case for me. I love andappreciate how essential oils make my life so much easier, but Ijust didn't realize to what degree - until this past week oftravel.

Traveling is a time when I need and want my oils the most. Hereare some of the reasons why:

--Flying is Stressful

Traveling, particularly flying, is stressful even when we arethrilled about our destination. Our daily routine changes as soonas the preparation process begins - which could be several daysbefore the departure date. Our work load seems to double becausewe have to take care of everything in advance that we can't tendto while we are away.
We are already stressed out by the time the day of travelarrives. The time pressures set in even more intensely as weneed to make sure we get to the airport on time not knowing thelength of the lines. Then we have to be prepared for possibleschedule changes or delays. Help!....Give me my Sandalwood.. . !Where is my Peace & Calming. . . ? It used to be that whileriding on the shuttle or standing in lines I could grab for thesewonderful oils in my purse and put a few drops on my wrists andforehead to decrease my stress level. Now with theserestrictions, what's an oiler to do?

--Waiting in the Terminal

What we can't have on the plane we can't have in the terminal.An almost two hour wait would include one to two trips to therest room (especially when taking advantage of water drinkingopportunities).
Being without my essential oil spray bottle of Thieves (aconstant purse companion) to clean public environments forpersonal use was more difficult than I would have expected.

--Too Close for Comfort

I don't like when strangers are in my space. And I don't like tobe too close to people I don't know. There is no avoidingthis when we fly.
As an intuitive, I am highly sensitive to so many things,including people's energy. Just by being 2 to 3 inches inproximity to people I can sense their stuff (that includes theirsmells, their thoughts, and their emotions). I've even had theexperience of getting nauseated from being near toxic people,especially when it catches me off guard. This includes peoplewho may have diseases and are receiving highly toxic treatments(like chemotherapy, radiation, dialysis), to people who are onloads of medications or have lots of toxins in their body, andeven people who have toxic thoughts or emotions - I feel it all.
My essential oils are what always help me with both protecting myenergy and fending off the toxicity of others. Where is my WhiteAngelica, and how about my peppermint? I use White Angelica overmy entire body (mostly in the energy field) and rubbed on myshoulders to create a protective force field around me. Inhalingpeppermint when I am around offensive odors is incrediblyhelpful.

Here are two examples of needing my oils on a plane.

On oneflight last week I was happy to have the seat next to me vacant,but what lurked behind me was a man who must have spentseveral hours waiting for his delayed flight in the airport barand smoking lounge. He passed right out as soon as he satdown and buckled his seat belt. With his head bobbing back andmouth wide open, his snoring exhalations propelled alcohol andsmoke fumes through the space between seats right over myshoulder. In another incidence I was seated next to a lovelyolder woman resembling my grandmother and smelling like her too -Nana's favorite was Jean Nate' powder. Even as a child I couldn'tstay in her hug for more than 20 seconds because of that smell.
Normally I would have grabbed my Purification to dowse my palmsand create a self made respirator with my hands, but no oils atmy access! "Help!" "Give me my oils!"

--Prevent Respiratory Infections

Well, there might not be real snakes on the plane, but there sureare millions of microbes that like to grow in moist environments(the air in cabins is recirculated and humidified). Theunfriendly microbes can take advantage of our stress filledbodies where some immunities may be lowered. It is not uncommonfor people to develop upper and lower respiratory tractinfections after flying.
One of my airplane routines for the past nine years of usingtherapeutic essential oils in my life was to take a tissue andsprinkle my favorite respiratory blends of either Raven or RConto the tissue. I would slip this under my watchband or up mysleeve and consistently during the flight I would take aninhalation through this tissue. Doing so allow the antimicrobialactivity of the essential oil to line my nasal passages andprevent the entrance of unwanted microbes into my respiratorytract.

--Help for Swollen Feet from Flying

One of the most fascinating experiences I 've had with the oilsis visually witnessing the effect of certain oils on swollenfeet and legs. The oil blend Aroma Life, known to be supportiveto the circulatory system, has minimized swollen feet and lowerleg edema right in from of my very eyes on clients, familymembers, and myself. This blend has cypress in it whichbalances both the lymphatic and cardiovascular circulatorysystems. It also has helicrysum that is excellent for nervetissue.
Another reason to dowse myself with an oil would be to preventfeet and leg swelling. I would rub my feet and ankles with AromaLife. If I didn't have Aroma Life, I would use lavender.

--Prevent Travel Sickness

Whether its turbulence in the plane or turbulence in the stomach,there are a few essential oils that can help. I would use eitherpeppermint, DiGize, or ginger. The best way is by rubbing them onthe stomach or taking a drop internally (I would touch the sideof the cap to get small amount on my finger and then touch it tomy tongue).
What to do now that we have to fly without our essential oilbottles? Here are some creative solutions to flying withoutoils:
--Dowse yourself before you leave the house. Anticipate whatyour needs might be. Protection - White Angelica; RespiratoryCare - RC, Raven; Lower Limb Swelling - Aroma Life,
--Make baggies for your oils. Take cotton balls and saturatewith your favorite travel oil. Place in a zip lock baggie andmark it accordingly. Carry in your purse, carry-on, computer orbriefcase.
--General oiling-up. For all around well-being, to feel groundedand centered, and when in doubt use Valor on the bottom of yourfeet.
--Use Rose Ointment on top of your oil application. It helps toseal in the effects.
--Travel with Thieves Wipes. The bad news is we can't carry onThieves Spray. The good news is we can carry on Thieves Wipes.
--AromaWear. This gorgeous jewelry is designed to diffuseessential oils on your person. A great alternative to carryingour bottles with us. Call Cathy Gins for special information onthis high quality essential oil jewelry at 212-255-5126 or go to:http://www.aromawear.com

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2. The Power of the Banana
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Bananas, contain three natural sugars (sucrose, fructose andglucose). Combined with fiber they give an instant, sustained andsubstantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just twobananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.No wonder the banana is favorite fruit of the world'sleading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana canhelp us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent asubstantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a mustto add to our daily diet.

--Depression
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND (NationalAssociation for Mental Health in the United Kingdom) amongstpeople suffering from depression, many felt much better aftereating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, atype of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known tomake you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feelhappier.

--PMS
Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it containsregulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

--Anemia
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobinin the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

--Blood Pressure
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yetlow in salt, making it the perfect way to beat high bloodpressure (hypertension). So much so, the US Food and DrugAdministration has just allowed the banana industry to makeofficial claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk ofhypertension and stroke.

--Brain Power
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helpedthrough their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast,break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Researchhas shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning bymaking pupils more alert.

--Constipation
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restorenormal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem withoutresorting to laxatives.

--Hangovers
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make abanana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms thestomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted bloodsugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

--Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if yousuffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

--Morning Sickness
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugarlevels up and avoid morning sickness.

--Mosquito bites
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing theaffected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people findit amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

--Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

--Overweight and Blood Sugar Levels
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressureat work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and saltychips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found themost obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. Thereport concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, weneed to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on highcarbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

--Ulcers
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinaldisorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It alsoneutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating thelining of the stomach.

--Temperature control
Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that canlower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectantmothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas toensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

--Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the naturalmood enhancer tryptophan.

--Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6,B12, potassium and magnesium found in them help the body recoverfrom the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

--Stress
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize theheartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body'swater balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises,thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalancedwith the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

--Strokes
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine,"eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk ofdeath by strokes by as much as 40%!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When youcompare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice thecarbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitaminA and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It isalso rich in potassium and is one of the best food values around.So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that wesay, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Thank you Noor for this contribution!

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3. B*reast Cancer Prevention Tip
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There are so many preventative measures to help reduce therisk of b*reast cancer. Here is one way listed in Susun S.Weed's Book "New Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way":
Reduce your use of seed oils. These would be sesame, sunflower,canola, soy, corn, and cottonseed. "For each 5 grams ofpolyunsaturated fat [from vegetable oil], the risk [of b*reastcancer] rose by 70 percent." (Wolk, Al, et al. Archives of IntMed (Januray 12, 1997) reported in Science News. 153:37, 1997).
Good oils to stick with are olive oil and coconut oil.

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4. Essential Oil Tip: Use In Your Laundry!=================================================
--Wash Cycle
Place a few drops of an essential oil of your choice in themiddle of the wash cycle. Lemon is a popular favorite for this.
--Rinse Cycle
Add 4 drops of an essential oil to 1/4 cup of fabric softenerduring the rinse cycle, or add to plain water
--Drying
Designate a wash cloth for this purpose
Place several drops (7 - 10) of an essential oil onto a washclothand place in dryer with clothes while drying.
Order your essential oils from your Young Living distributor orby going to http://tinyurl.com/aenfp

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5. Success Tip
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There are only two ways to live your life. One is as thoughnothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is amiracle.
~ Albert Einstein

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6.Recipe of the Week: Hot Bananas in Coconut Milk
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2 large bananas1 cup coconut milk2 tsp granulated sugar or equivalent amounts of stevia, brownrice syrup, or agave1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
--Peel the bananas and cut into bite-sized pieces.--In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a boil.--Add the sugar and cinnamon, stirring to dissolve.--Add the bananas.--Bring back to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 3to 5 minutes, until the bananas are tender but not mushy.--Serve hot, sprinkling extra cinnamon on top if desired.

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7. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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A frog wanted to find out whether he would meet a princess andturn into a prince charming. So he telephoned the Psychic Hotlineand was told, "You are going to meet a beautiful young girl whowill want to know everything about you."
The frog said, "This is great! Will I meet her at a party, orwhat?"
"No," said the psychic. "Next semester in her biology class."

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