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Essential Oil Therapies in Yarmouth, Maine

Deborah Lynne Carlton

141 Spring Street Yarmouth, ME 04096 phone: (207) 846-0413
Saturday, November 22, 2008

(21 Dec, 2004)

Essential oils usually used in aromatherapy have been found to kill the deadly MRSA bacteria according to research carried out at The University of Manchester. Tests revealed that three essential oils killed MRSA and E. coli as well as many other bacteria and fungi within just two minutes of contact. The oils can easily be blended and made into soaps and shampoos which could be used by hospital staff, doctors and patients in a bid to eradicate the spread of these deadly `super bugs'.

Researchers are now desperately looking for funding to develop their work and carry out a clinical trial. Peter Warn from the University's Faculty of Medicine who worked on the research said: 'We believe that our discovery could revolutionize the fight to combat MRSA and other `super bugs', but we need to carry out a trial and to do that we need a small amount of funding ' around £30,000.'

We are having problems finding this funding because essential oils cannot be patented as they are naturally occurring, so few drug companies are interested in our work as they do not see it as commercially viable. Obviously, we find this very frustrating as we believe our findings could help to stamp out MRSA and save lives,' added Peter, who is based at Hope Hospital.

Essential oils are chemical compounds found within aromatic plants, which the plants use to fight off infections. Researchers tested 40 essential oils against ten of the most deadly bacteria and fungi. Two of these oils killed MRSA and E. coli almost instantly, while a third was shown to act over a longer period of time, meaning that any soaps or shampoos made by blending these three oils would be effective over a period of time.

Jacqui Stringer who is Clinical Lead of Complementary Therapies at the Christie Hospital instigated the research and said: 'The use of plants in medicine is nothing new but some people regard the use of essential oils as unconventional. Our research shows a very practical application which could be of enormous benefit to the NHS and its patients. The reason essential oils are so effective is because they are made up of a complex mixture of chemical compounds which the MRSA and other super bug bacteria finds difficult to resist.

The problem with current treatments is that they are made of single compounds which MRSA relatively quickly becomes resistant to, so treatment is only successful in around 50% of cases.'

While a wide range of products currently exist to help prevent the spread of MRSA these are often unpleasant for patients as their application can cause skin irritation. MRSA is often carried inside the nose which means that patients often have to insert treatments up their nostrils, whereas these essential oils can simply be inhaled to prevent the patient being at risk,' added Jacqui.

Jacqui works with leukemia patients at the Christie Hospital using essential oils to help in their treatment. Patients receiving treatment for cancer and leukemia are often left with weakened immune systems, which make them vulnerable to infection from MRSA.

The National Audit Office estimates that infections such as MRSA kill 5,000 people each year and hospital-acquired infections cost the NHS around £1 billion a year.


http://www.manchester.ac.uk/press/newsarchive/title,8376,en.htm

 

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Brain Power (Blend)

D. Gary Young’s Blog
October 20th, 2008


How many of us feel mentally fatigued and want to give up on our goals?
Let’s talk about Brain Power™ essential oil blend from Young Living and how it may help you.


Some feel that Brain Power is just for physical benefits.
But if your brain is fatigued, what are the chances of negative feelings creeping in?


Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Melissa, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Australian blue, Cypress, Lavender—these
essential oils all contain sesqueterpines. Sesqueterpines are C15 carbon chains that do not contain oxygen molecules, but mysteriously pull oxygen in. So wherever sesqueterpines are found, oxygen will always come and attach to it.


When we have an oxygen deficiency in the brain, we will have problems in dealing with day-to-day stresses, making correct decisions and feeling self-motivated. In studies that were conducted at Berlin and Vienna universities, it was determined that breathing sesqueterpine oils increases blood brain oxygen.

Read the rest of this entry »

 

Sunday, October 05, 2008
Essential oils have been used for all manner of healing since 4500 BC, yet few people today realize their healing benefits. As recently as World War II when the British Army ran out of Penicillin, the essential oil of Lavender was used and successfully prevented infection and gangrene in the wounded.

According to ancient hieroglyphics, Egyptian priests performed healing rituals using essential oils to "cleanse the blood and the flesh" of evil deities. Today we call them infection... negative emotions and trauma. Those long ago healers understood the role that emotions played in the body and its health – and today’s healers acknowledge this truth as well.

By design, the human body is a fantastic storage vessel – stuffing emotions into every nook and cranny and even imprinted into the DNA. This would explain how deep emotions tend to hold us, often cycling around, even when we have done loads of therapy and treatment. Have you ever had a car accident and noticed your digestion was off for some time afterwards?

Deep trauma patterns influence every aspect of our lives, including the spine, overall health, eating habits, sleep, self-esteem, and the way we handle stress and interpersonal relations. Such patterns often repeat until the source is healed.

        Major Clue: If you’re not enjoying life, something is amiss.

The Egyptian Emotional Clearing gently releases stored emotions including those imprinted in the DNA. The session consists of 12–16 therapeutic grade essential oil blends anointed on the chakra (energy) centers such as the throat, heart, gut, navel, etc. The session requires 90-120 minutes, yet the oils continue to process in the body for up to 21 days. Wear loose fitted clothing, you will be lying comfortably on a massage table with a warm blanket. $130/90-120 min. session.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to the Egyptian Emotional Clearing, one must have received a Raindrop® Technique fairly recently as it “aligns the electrical highway” and moves out emotional blockages along the spine. With this important channel in tact, the body is then able to integrate the Emotional Clearing oils.

If this sounds intriguing, please call with questions or to schedule an appointment! 207-846-0413
Sunday, October 05, 2008
RAINDROP TECHNIQUE is a powerful, non-invasive essential oil therapy for assisting the body in correcting defects in the curvature of the spine.

During its years of practice, the Raindrop has resolved numerous cases of spinal curvature (scoliosis) and eliminated the need for back surgery for thousands of people.

Raindrop Technique originated in the 1980s from the research of Dr. Gary Young working with a Lakota medicine man named Wallace Black Elk. It integrates Vitaflex, utilizing the power of essential oils in bringing the body into structural and electrical alignment." (from the Essential Oils Desk Reference)

Raindrop Technique uses a sequence of essential oils that are immune enhancing, support the body's natural defenses, as well as the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and other body systems. These oils, which are high in antioxidants, are also mood elevating and antiseptic, creating an unfavorable environment for harmful viruses and baceria that can hibernate in the body. Essential oils are known to boost stamina and energy, help you relax, help manage stress and frustration and promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.

The principal single oils used include:

  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 
  • Oregano (Origanum compactum)
  • Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
  • Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
  • Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  • Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

The oils are dispensed in little drops from a height of about six inches above the back, which is where Raindrop Technique gets its name. They are then massaged along the spine and back muscles. They are also applied to the feet.

The whole process takes about an hour and may continue to work in the body for up to one week following a Raindrop Session, with possible realignment and bodily adjustment taking place during this time.

"Raindrop Technique" is not a cure-all or a magic bullet. A healthy balanced body is the result of a well-rounded program of exercise and proper diet. Health is everything we do, say, hear, see, and eat. The Raindrop Technique is only one tool to help restore balance in the body that will result in good health." (from the Essential Oils Desk Reference")

Many professionals, including chiropractors, massage therapists, osteopaths, reflexologists, and certified aromatherapists have found Raindrop and Vitaflex techniques to be an excellent addition to the repertoire of their practices.

Scientific documentation on the results of raindrop has been compiled into a publication entitled, "The Raindrop Study: Statistical Outcomes and Experiences with the Raindrop Technique of Aromatherapy (see Books and DVDs). A portion of this study may be downloaded from this website.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

What People Say about Deborah:

Thank Goodness for Deborah! 

I was in the beginning stages of a full blown migraine when I spoke with Deborah on the phone.  We had reserved this time to collaborate on writing for my website, however the pain was intensifying and I wanted to reschedule.  Instinctively, with very little information from me as I could barely speak at this point, Deborah began choosing essential oils and administering them on her body with the intention, through distance healing, that I would receive full benefit.   And that is exactly what happened!

Systematically, Deborah chose oils that fit the situation, and with each application, a different and deeper healing sensation occurred for me.

Within just a few minutes I felt my body begin to relax, and a lessening of the pain in my head ensued.

 Thank you Deborah, for your compassion and ability to switch gears from writer, to practitioner in seconds.   I experienced a level of focus and compassion that I’ve only received from the most skilled practitioners.  May you continue to be blessed in all you do!

Jane Fecteau
www.janefecteau.com  




A PRACTITIONER TESTIMONIAL: 
       
        Deborah, 

        I am really struck by your healing energy, even on the phone.  
        Your language is healing and soothing for me, a healer…

 

 

        Your ‘filter’ is definitely working well.  All that you said was “constructive and reaching” to me.

 

        Thank you so much for all the wisdom…

 

        Sending you love,

        Jean Oswald, RN, Aromatherapist

 


Dear Deborah,

 

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful and informational emails.  I wanted to have at least one full week of oil applications before sending feedback…YES, I am having fun, YES, I am experimenting with the oils and YES, I am seeing positive results. There is little or no tension in my solar plexus area.  I have much more stamina to get though the day, and I actually feel courageous and strong.


For the last three days, I've been spending a total of 10 to 12 hours at my (elderly) Aunt and Uncle’s house, but I am not exhausted when I get home.  He is now totally bed ridden … and it is quite possible that he will be transferred to the Maine Veterans Home this week. I am dealing with all of this very well and I can tell that I'm not taking their problems into my own body anymore. 


So far, I feel that the oils are a very positive addition to my life and I am eternally gratefully to you for offering me that first cup of hot water with a drop of peppermint. I have at least one cup of Peppermint sometimes two.  It is an appetite suppressant as well.


Best Regards,

Louise Nicholas



  

 

 


Deborah, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!  

I had the best sleep that I have had in a long, long time last night. I couldn't keep my eyes open after 10PM. Slept like a rock all the way through till 8 this morning. It was wonderful!!!! Feel like a new person! Thanks for the affirmations. I put them into my "good stuff" folder along with the other ones that you sent me. I will be seeing you again soon trust me. Your sessions are like magic and I always come away feeling positive and a better person as a whole when we are done. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Deborah, you are the best!!!!!"
  

Randy



 

What People Say about the Essential Oils Sessions:

RAINDROP – Just a quick note to let you know that my legs feel so much better tonight. They actually feel like MY legs!  Blessings!

RAINDROP – "I have had fibromyalgia, Epstein Barr, and CFS for 2 ½ years. I have tried several things to feel better but couldn't seem to find my niche. I would try something and feel better for a few days but then slip right back. After one (Raindrop Technique) session with Deborah I left feeling happy, content, and energized. What impressed me was after a few days I let go of the huge guilt I carried about taking care of myself, and then I felt an inner peace that helped to slow down thus retaining my energy better. I felt I took giant steps forward and didn't slip back. My body and spirit are well on their way to recovering at last!" (This client had been nearly non-functional for the past two years)


VALOR Applied to Back of Neck (2 drops) & A Few Oils inhaled:
  I just had to share with you how the rest of my week has gone with just one application session with you. The regular stressors were there, but I was very different in the more calm way I reacted to them. In my work as a psychotherapist, I felt like my clients were more relaxed in their interactions with me, and that we connected on a higher level. Thank you for the powerful healing work you do!


RAINDROP:
Thanks, Deborah, for your incredible work.  Last month and this month both, my blood sugar levels have been in the normal range for the remainder of the day after I see you.  Here's to the Raindrop Technique!  Now I'm inspired to eat correctly and exercise regularly to see if I can get them back into range for a week, then two weeks, then a month until I see you again. Powerful stuff, I'd say.  Thank you, thank you. SF


RAINDROP:
  Yes well it was very interesting.  I didn't sleep like usual. I took it easy and worked on my cross stitch and watched some TV. During the night, which was very restful, I remember turning over and hearing my bones popping into place.   It was like everything sliding into the right places. I can now lift my leg up to put into my trousers from a standing position. Haven't been able to do that for several weeks. No muscles pulling. Lots more range of motion. I can side bend to the left, which I hadn't been able to do. So I'd say it certainly helped. Carol
 
EMOTIONAL CLEARING: The emotional clearing was like cleaning out an old room or at the very least a cluttered drawer.  I've been able to think clearer.  The emotional stuff really bogs me down in just plain old everyday stuff--what to have for breakfast, what to study first...those types of things. MK
 
RAINDROP: I want to relay some feedback from my massage therapist after our last session: She said, “I have modality envy.” She said my body felt completely different, peaceful and accepting, pliable etc. She also said she had little to do. So she is quite intrigued by your work. As a matter of fact, I would expect some new clients in the near future. JR


    UPDATE:
I haven't injured my ankle once since your last treatment, which I believe was three years ago, 
    and I had injured it several times per year up until that point. JR


RAINDROP:
Thank you again for seeing me on such short notice. Today I unpacked the car and tonight my back feels just fine.  I wonder if you are aware of the trust that you engender.  It is unusual for one so young. I do not know (nor is it terribly important) if it is your people skills, your healing skills, or just you, that makes me very comfortable trusting you ... perhaps that is why I ended up in a deep state of self-hypnosis during most of the time you worked on my back and feet. I was so comfortable that I left you my body and took my mind scuba diving again on the Great Barrier Reef... there was great joy there. Simply put, Thank you! Jonathan (This client’s low back was painfully “out” and in full spasm. After the session, he drove home from Portland, ME to Albany, NY without pain.)
 
RAINDROP: I  loved the session...I felt energized and happy all afternoon and then that evening when faced with a conflict I found myself experiencing an out pouring of emotion.  Similar situations would normally cause me to just sort of close into myself but this time I found myself crying and saying exactly what was on my mind.  It was exhausting, but the next day when I expected to be depressed I instead just felt contemplative and peaceful...Thank you again for everything, especially your emotional generosity.  I can still feel the raindrops falling onto my back, how wonderful! ED

Friday, September 05, 2008

Protect Your Kids from MRSA Infections

Date updated: October 25, 2007
Article provided by Revolution Health Group 

You've more than likely heard the recent news that potentially deadly, drug-resistant staph infections are on the rise, according to a study published in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association). The study reports that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are more common — both in and out of hospitals — than experts once thought.
 
More than 90,000 Americans get potentially deadly infections each year from this drug-resistant staph "superbug," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, which reported the findings in the Oct. 17 issue of JAMA. However, the study found that the majority of MRSA outbreaks are in health care settings such as hospitals and nursing homes.

About 85% of all invasive MRSA infections were associated with health care settings — two–thirds of which surfaced in the community among people who were hospitalized, underwent a medical procedure or resided in a long–term care facility within the previous year, according to the study.

In contrast, the other 15% of reported infections were considered to be community-associated — which means that the infection occurred in people without documented health care risk factors.

Spread of MRSA infections preventable

 

Schools nationwide are reporting outbreaks of Staphylococcus aureus skin infections. Some of them are MRSA infections, which has recently caused two student deaths. But the spread of these infections is preventable "through rigorous hygiene and cleanliness," says Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D., chairman of the New York City-based Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID).
 
Since most of these infections are being spread in school gyms and locker rooms as athletes with minor cuts and abrasions share equipment, there are steps you, your family and the schools can take to reduce the risk.

(End of Article)

Essential Oils vs. Chemicals and Antimicrobial Agents

 

Chemical cleaners and anti-microbial sanitizers are simple (non-living) chemistry that does not change. Pathogens and bacteria easily develop resistence to this chemistry, and thus it becomes ineffective.

Therapeutic grade essential oils contain complex, living, intelligent chemistry that opportunistic pathogen has difficulty developing resistance to. The multiple constituents in any single oil alone exceed that of chemicals; imagine what a blend of oils has to offer?

Melaleuca, Lavender, peppermint and thyme essential oils showed the strongest killing power against MRSA and VRE antibiotic-=resistant bacteria, according to studies at the Western Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.

DIFFUSING A BLEND OF CLOVE , CINNAMON, LEMON, EUCALYPTUS AND ROSEMARY OILS
KILLED OVER 99% OF BACTERIA IN 12 MINUTES.

 

The longer the essential oil blend (Thieves) was diffused, the greater the reduction in microbes,
according to the lead Scientist Diane Horne, Weber State University.

 

HERE’S MY THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

 

Investigate the therapeutic grade essential blend named after the Three Thieves, and research that validates certain essential oils contained in this blend against resistant bacteria. Consider this line of natural, organic and holistic products for your family’s protection and your peace of mind. It can be diffused in the home, applied topically, used to sanitize hands, clothes and equipment and is FDA approved as a Dietary Supplement. (Read more about this blend and how to purchase it at www.watertiger.younglivingworld.com or email me for research reports and information at watertiger89@verizon.net )

A few natural tools to protect against MSRA infections and pathogens:

  1. Clean hands frequently. Apply a drop of essential oil of Thieves blend, clove, eucalyptus radiata or lemon  to hands and feet as a natural microbial barrier.  Be sure to use therapeutic grade oils that contain living, beneficial chemistry, other oils have been destroyed due to un-natural distillation practices and chemical fillers.
  2. Tuck a small container of Thieves® Spray, Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier or Wipes your child's book bag — if your child is of the age to use it properly.
  3. Educators, install dispensers of Thieves@ Foaming Hand Soap or Thieves Spray inside each classroom.
  4. Warn students not to share gym clothes, towels and other personal items. MRSA bacteria can live on fabrics and hard surfaces for up to 90 days.
  5. Warn students against sharing bars of soap. Use pump dispensers only.
  6. Educators, ensure that all shared sports equipment (wrestling mats, baseball gloves, gymnastics equipment, etc.) and locker room facilities such as benches are cleaned with Thieves® Household Cleaner, spray a dilution in water and let sit for a moment or two before wiping clear.
  7. Educators, make sure that when a student gets a cut or abrasion on the playground or in class, it is cleaned immediately by someone whose hands are also clean and protected with sterile gloves! Classrooms should have a first-aid kit or ready access to a school nurse. Thieves® Spray or Foaming Hand Soap would be quite useful in that process.
  8. Wipe down sports equipment and other high-touch surfaces as well as washable keyboards for computers with a dilution of Thieves® Household Cleaner.
  9. School authorities should periodically have surfaces in the gym and classrooms tested in order to know the extent of MRSA contamination.
  10. Athletes, gym teachers and coaches should be given extra awareness tools to reduce their heightened risk of MSRA exposure.
  11. Parents, consider adding a capful of Thieves® Household Cleaner to your young athlete’s laundry to sanitize wash.
  12. Sanitize fruits, vegetables, eggs, cutting and cooking surfaces with a dilution of Thieves® Household Cleaner.

*Thieves® is a proprietary blend of therapeutic grade essential oils from Young Living. EO’s from bath shops and natural foods stores are often perfume grade and thus may not yield therapeutic results. Perfume grade oils have been rendered toxic by the distillation method, fillers, chemical extractants, etc. and may cause adverse reactions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, August 25, 2008

I have noticed that animals clearly recognize the "good stuff." Oft times animals magnate to me when I am wearing the Young Living oils (Read: Always) and interacte in ways that usually surprise their keepers.

 

FELINE ATTRACTION

One time I visited a friend who owned a cat that nobody ever saw but her, until that day. We were sitting on the living room floor chatting when the cat appeared. My friend's eyes widened, as the cat then proceeded to meander across the room to my side where it ritually licked my hands, front and back and between my fingers before sauntering off.. By then, my friend's mouth was pretty much on the floor. I had applied the digestive blend and perhaps Peppermint on my adbomen before driving to her house… and the oils were still present on my hands. Animals especially love the oils in that blend.  

 

EQUINE RESPONSE

Several years ago I facilitated a Raindrop session on a former racehorse that was being rehabilitated by its new owner. Starting with Valor in the palm of my hand, I offered this to the horse who buried his nose in my palm, pulled his head away for a moment then buried his nose in my palm again. Soon the head dropped as if to say… “Fine…do whatever you want.” We proceeded with the Raindrop and the horse remained fairly relaxed even though I was an unfamiliar person, and the session was a new process. Later, she reported having the best ride ever, with the horse's gate and temperment smooth as silk. None of the customary hitches or behaviors from prior abuse, and a mildly inflamed area on the spine had cleared up.

 

CANINE RESPONSE

I visited one day and watched as a Scottish Highland Terrier went through his series of tricks for some customers and played with a young boy for a while. When they were done, I knelt down and welcomed Willie, who darted over, jumped in my lap and nuzzled my abdomen and neck like we were old buds. I looked up and noticed his keeper was quite surprised. She said, “Willie doesn’t get up in anyone’s lap, not even mine… do you have a way with animals?”

 

Well yes but I confessed that I also had something on my person that he recognized and attracted to. As it turned out, Willie had an issue with licking his feet till nearly raw, as well as his abdomen and he often kept her up at night doing so. I mentioned the oils briefly and asked if she would be interested in seeing if Lavender was helpful? So I came back and let her apply some on Willie’s feet and belly. Just as she was asking how soon she might see a response, Willie began zipping around the store, rolling, snorting and begging to play with his tug toy. I asked if this was normal behavior for 3:00 pm and she said, “Well no…” Willie was feeling pretty darned good – euphoric even! She bought a half bottle of Lavender and said the licking and raw skin issue was much improved, as was her sleep. (For sure, there must be a deeper issue with the dog's food, digestion or stress, but this was a good starting place).

 

It may be useful to mention, when familiarizing people to the oils and explaining the difference in the grades of oils, that animals know, and you can’t fool animals about quality and content. It would be interesting to test some of the commercially available oils and Young Living’s oils by simply offering it to them to interact with. I believe it would be quite telling.

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