My Happy Heart

This Post takes a little different direction than past posts, as I share my Happy Heart with you! I am a little overwhelmed as I attempt to share with you something that is near and dear to my heart, yet difficult to explain.

Among natural healing is a modality called Energy Medicine, or Energy Work. About 7 months ago, my journey on the natural healing road led me to this modality in hopes of helping myself and my son, who I have mentioned in my past posts. I was using all of the knowledge that I had, yet I KNEW there was something more that could help him, and me, I just didn't know what. As you look at past posts, you see I have received training in mental and emotional tools; and that I am a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA International. The mental and emotional tools we were using were helping, and the oils were a necessary support, but we weren't getting true healing. I have truly seen that essential oils prepare the heart and soul for healing, but something more is needed to do the actual work. We were looking for that missing piece that would help him truly heal.

I was led to investigate the Emotion Code, by Bradley Nelson. (You can download it FREE here) I was enthralled and immediately started using and applying this new tool. I had some great success and started feeling like I had the tool I needed to finally get my son back to where his Heart could be happy.

Along our journey, we ran into some hiccups. My son was not getting better. In fact, his emotions were like a whirlwind, continually spinning around and around without any resolution. We would have blow ups and use the emotion code to calm him, just to have him blow up or break down again. There was no stabilization. It became evident that some kind of trauma had occurred in his life at the age of 2 (as well as recent problems that were adding to it) and it would not be resolved.

That is when I was blessed to discover The Soul Code Method. This is a brand new modality in the list of current modalities available in the area of Energy Medicine. I have realized I have MUCH to learn and am excited to continue my journey. Cassandra Greer, who has been developing The Soul Code Method reached out to my son and was able to help him become stable again. The Soul Code helped him have a happy heart again. We are still working through some things, but the trauma, tears, state of anxiety and depression have left him. He is the energetic, happy boy he used to be! I am so grateful for this!

With my son's success evident, I was invigorated and inspired. I have been working with Cassandra in learning The Soul Code Method and am on the path to Certification! I am in my 'practicing' stage and would LOVE to help YOUR heart be happy!

It may not happen in one session. I've been working on myself and a few other individuals for awhile now, and I still have a long way to go in some areas. However, I feel light-hearted, happy, and stable. I can see progress. That is the goal of The Soul Code: to enable YOU to be able to handle life as it throws some hard balls at you. It doesn't take the problems away; it supports your soul and your heart in facing your problems and allows your Spirit and your Body to do more to heal yourself of emotions, trauma and maybe even some physical junk and illness. It brings you closer to your Higher Power so that you are able to live the life intended for you.

Sessions will be given in person (if possible), over the phone, Skype, or Video Phone. Because I am in practicing mode I am not charging any specific amount. Donations are appreciated as you are able and willing to give.

 Email me at oilsempowerparents@gmail.com to book your session!

AND... if you have any interest in working with Cassandra Greer and learning HOW to do the Soul Code Method yourself, she is offering this knowledge and certification on a donation basis as well! Jump in NOW if this sounds like something you will want to learn because starting on July 24th, there will be a set cost for both sessions AND certification. If you start working with Cassandra NOW, you will keep your donation status for the long run! You can click here to book an appointment with Cassandra.

Using Essential Oils to Manage Celiac

It's been awhile since my last post! I am catching up this week! Here's my experience so far with using essential oils with my Celiac:

"How are you using doTERRA essential oils to help you with a gluten free diet?"

"Will they be able to help you so that you can be healed or eat gluten again?" 

I have been asked these question a few times. I actually wondered about them before I found out I had Celiac and went gluten free! Now that I'm experiencing it for myself, I'm finding answers. 

Now, I don't know about the healing question. (We do not diagnose, treat or cure any illness.)

...And, I actually don't know if the oils can help lessen the cause of Celiac disease since it is genetic. That will be the long-term experiment of me and my oils. From my impression and education right now, going back to gluten is NOT an option, ever, for a Celiac.

For now I want to focus on how the oils can help somebody who is gluten intolerant or has Celiac to manage their symptoms, detoxify their body from harmful chemicals, gluten and Candida, and discuss the cellular support the oils can offer for the long term. I love using Essential Oils because of their powerful qualities. They work FAST! And are effective! I love using natural solutions for my health problems! 

I'll do a separate post for each area. This post will focus on how to support the body when dealing with symptoms from the gluten intolerance and Celiac disease using essential oils. Of course the best treatment is just to stay away from the gluten and whatever else is making you sick. But boy, I know that can be hard, especially in the beginning!

Before I jump in, I want to clarify a point that is often asked: I use Essential Oils 100% Pure and Therapeutic Grade.  When looking at essential oils, it's important to know the source and to investigate its purity, potency, integrity and the testing that is done to ensure purity.

A FEW drops, a FEW times a day is all you need...

Pain relief from Headaches: peppermint*, a soothing blend with winter green, helichrysum, peppermint and more*, frankincense, lavender, and a Massage blend with basil, lavender, and cypress*. I layer a drop or two of lavender, frankincense and peppermint on my neck and forehead, and rub down tight muscles with the massage and soothing blends. Inhaling the peppermint is another great way to relieve headache pain. A brand new dietary supplement, a poly-phenol complex, is a new addition to my regimen. I just had a headache sneaking on, took one, and it has gone away. I will continue to report on this one, as it is brand new!

Supporting the Digestive System: gas, bloating, constipation, the opposite, etc.
My absolute most favorite oil for all digestive issues is peppermint. Peppermint tea works well and has been used for ever for digestive problems. I love using the oil because it's so powerful and so effective, so quickly.

Other oils that help are a digestive blend of peppermint, ginger, and anise;*, rosemary, ginger, and a metabolic blend with grapefruit, lemon, cinnamon and peppermint. You can smell these for nausea, rub a drop or two on the tummy or take internally (explained below) for general discomfort, constipation, etc. The oils are balancing and supportive, giving your digestive system just what it needs.

With the purity of the essential oils I use, I do take those that are labeled as GRAS internally as they have a greater and more rapid effect. I drink one drop of peppermint oil in about 16 oz of water. I love to mix this with lemon water and make it a hot tea. I take the digestive blend in a veggie cap and swallow it like a pill. Another note on purity here: I do not recommend the use of any essential oil internally unless noted on the label and if taken as directed! (check the label of the brand you use for clarity). And, If you don't feel comfortable, just apply topically to the tummy area.**

I will cover pro-biotics, enzymes and other digestive aids in my post on nutritional cleansing and healing the gut (hopefully next week)

Supporting Joints and muscles pain: soothing blend, lavender, massage blend, peppermint*, basil, white fir, winter green, melaleuca, frankincense. Rub a drop or two on location of pain and massage. There is also an amazing massage technique, explained here, that helps with stress and muscle aches and pains.

Aromatherapy is the most effective for mood disorders!

 Mood Management (depression, PMS, anxiety, etc.): lavender, frankincense, grounding blend, invigorating blend, joyful blend and calming blend, citrus oils. Diffuse, mist from a spray bottle, inhale from the bottle or from cupped hands, apply on chest or wrist. The key here is to use the oils aromatically. I like to apply to the feet each morning, diffuse throughout the day, and apply to the wrists as needed.

Skin Support for lesions, rashes and acne: lavender, frankincense, cedar wood, geranium, melaleuca. I've been using all of these and they help. All of these oils are very mild. The sore has not disappeared in one day, but there is less puss and pain, and it seems to heal faster. Apply just a drop 3-4 times a day. I have used pure therapeutic essential oils, those listed above, topically on other rashes and acne as well.When using these oils with eczema, you want to take caution. Apply on the feet instead of directly on the rash, especially if the rash is open. Use organic coconut oil directly on the rash.. or mix with some of the above oils. When in doubt with an open sore, dilute any essential oil with a carrier oil (always do this with sensitive skin or babies).

So far, these are the oils I have used most! I welcome your questions and am ready to support you in your journey! Leave a comment and I will respond as soon as possible! you can also email me at oilsempowerparents@gmail.com. Find me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/empowerparents

for ASL users check out: www.asloils.com

I am excited to continue my journey to health and bring you along with me! 

*These oils may be 'hot' to sensitive skin or little ones, dilute using a carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil.
** When using essential oils for digestive issues, some people report having flu-like symptoms. You may have more cleansing more quickly than you are ready for. Scale back and use only on the feet, use a little less, etc.I had this and it lasted just a day or two when I very first used the oils. Ever since, they have been always helpful.

Our Sensory Table

"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." - Fred Rogers

In classic 3rd grade classrooms, you probably would not find a sensory table, but for our home school that we share with a toddler and a 4 year old, we have decided it is a necessity!

Sensory activities allow creative and open-ended play. They allow for problem solving, pretend play, investigation, exploration and experiments. It's also great for a break between activities that require more focus, transition times, and times of stress and anger. For more information on sensory processing and aiding kids with anxiety and anger you can click here: Lemon Lime Adventures

A great resource for more activities (and where I found some of these below): FunAtHomeWithKids.com

Making Color Beans and Pasta

Materials:

jar with a lid or seal-able container

food coloring (we used neon)

beans (pinto or white worked best)

Macaroni or other pasta

wax paper

Procedure:

1. Drop the food color into the jar with the pasta. 

(15 drops to 1 cup pasta/beans)

2. Make sure the lid is on tight and SHAKE!!

3. Pour out onto the wax paper and spread out to dry.

Enjoy!

Add Educational Activities:

Sorting and Labeling: add objects related to your activity, or sort and label the different colors, beans and pasta, etc.

Language Arts: vocabulary and spelling practice, letter identification. Adjectives: make a list of words that describe what is in your sensory table.

Math: count the beans and noodles, group and compare, hide flash cards with math operations.

Science: create a habitat or world inside your sensory table. We're going to use the materials below for a pond/swamp world. We will learn about the animal groups that live there. 

Another great sensory table activity: Kinetic Sand.

Also known as "indoor sand," this is sand that holds together more than natural sand. It is very therapeutic. Adults love playing in it just as much as kids. We've already made sand castles and shapes and messes. Luckily, it's a lot easier to clean up than real sand too!

 

Wait! We're not finished! One more! These are water marbles.        

You can purchase them at Time to Play

They start out tiny!

Put them in a bin and pour water over them.

We had fun watching them grow!

Here they are at full size!

This is one of our FAVORITE sensory activities!***

                                            ***just make sure the little ones don't eat them!