My travel buddies

Hi folks!

School holiday is here 🙌

Last weekend we went for a family trip and I will always pack along my Ningxia sachets and my oils...

Hubby was feeling under the weather just before the trip and I made him double packets of Ningxia plus peppermint, thieves and lemon sachets from the Premium Starter Kit. He said he felt better after taking it.

I did Raindrop massage for him(yep this round I chose to carry my Raindrop oils along as I have planned to do it for my parents and siblings in the chalet) and he slept through the night ...and well enough to enjoy the rest of the day and also drive home too..

My mom also hurt her arms(I think she has over-exerted herself by carrying heavy yummy snacks she has made for us for the trip) and I am grateful that after applying raindrops oils for her, she managed to sleep well as the pain was gone and she was even able to wake up early the next morning for some exercise with my dad and I.

During this trip...I can't help noticing how much my parents have aged..my dad no longer runs(I used to jog miles and miles with my dad since my teens...it has been our bonding sessions) as far as before ...and my mom as I massage for her, I can feel her bones ..as she gets skinnier as she aged...

Truly, we should cherish each moments with our loved ones ❤️ as much as possible!

To my siblings who were busy watching over our kids..Tq so much for pouring your love and  look forward for our next meet up and Raindrop session! 🖐

Cheers for our next get-together!

Note: Drop me a comment if you like to find out more about my travel buddies or check it out yourself here: 

Ningxia sachets

Raindrop Technique Kit

Topical Application

Hi folks!

Besides diffusing the essential oils(eo) with a good quality diffuser, another way of using essential oil that we used a lot in our home is by topical application.

What are topical application?
It means applying the oils topically on our body usually through the biggest organs of our body, a.k.a. out skin.

There are few ways of applying topically:
☝Neat vs Dilute
For beginners, it is always good to dilute your essential oils with a plant-based carrier oils before applying to your skin. Diluting will not make the eo less effective. It simply slows down the speed the eo enters to our body. This is useful for people who might have sensitive skin or have very thin layer of skin like the children and elderly.

Some of the types of carrier oils:
🥃 Virgin coconut oils(VCO)
🥃 Sweet almond oil
🥃 Olive oils 
🥃 V6 oil from Young Living 
🥃 Cel-lite Massage oil from Young Living
🥃 OrthoEase Massage oil from Young Living
🥃 OrthoSport Massage oil from Young Living
🥃 Sensation oil from Young Living

I personally love V6 oil as it’s less greasy(I can even apply on my face) compared to the VCO that I used to apply. Also, some people do not tolerate the smell of VCO very well.

And, I would use OrthoEase Massage during the Raindrop massage.

Cel-lite Massage oil will come into picture when I mix my citrus fresh+cypress blend to combat cellulite issues as cypress eo is great for blood circulation and citrus fresh works well at the fatty spot.

And these bottles last me quite sometime!  Very cost-effective I would say!

Now, when will I use neat application? More for adults, for me, I would dab Melaleuca (tea tree oil) neat on my acne as it works better for me this way.

Also, when I do Raindrop massage, the essential oils are applied neat in layers(we will talk about layering and also blending in another post).

✌Layering

👌Blending

Are you also interested to find out more on the Young Living Essential Oils and the Young Living carrier oils that I am using for my family? Just drop me a message and I am happy to share more with you.

You can also easily get them online at wholesale price from here(or just quote my member ID: 2734250 under the enroller and sponsor to get started with your own membership).

Try to get the Premium Starter Kit(PSK) that comes with a free membership when you get your diffuser and oils, as you get to buy them at wholesale price(it's more worth it!) rather than paying at retail price or buying elsewhere. You gained more than just wholesale price..you will also get some promo and free oils from their loyalty plan. So it's killing two birds with one stone!


Have a healthy start for the coming year folks!

Blessed 2018 to all!

Cheers!

Using essential oils on elderly or more mature user

Hi folks!

From many of my blog posts, many of you would notice, i often posted a lot about using essential oils as it has becomes part of my lifestyle; and i have becoming officially an "oiler", the common term used for people who use essential oils (eo) in their daily life to support their wellness.

Ever since the first time, i applied the oils for my son after he was discharged from the hospital at five months old due to respiratory conditions, i have been very eager to learn more about how these natural therapeutic oils from plants created by the Creator from above could help in the wellness of my entire family. And i chose Young Living for their Seed to Seal process; as I only want the best and purest brand to be used for my family. I have bought other brands previously but truly gasp at the ingredients listed which has very little percentage of essential oils and majority contains of alcohol and even sugar cane!!

I bought books on eo, attended eo talks, learning from many hard-core oilers and even registered for intensive course organised by Center of Aromatherapy Research and Education. Yep, i love learning and sharing what i have learnt and implemented! 

During the last 2017 YL Summit, where there are 14 days and more than 6 free topics each day shared by very well-respected speakers in the world of essential oils.

I love learning and gaining new insights from all these experienced and awesome speakers and i try to make time for it despite my busy schedule. Albeit, i only managed to catch a few while i was driving, eating my meal, doing my housework. Learning enriches my life...and all these will come in handy when times need it.

Being a mom of 3 and a daughter as well...besides being very passionate on all things children, one topic which really stood out to me is topic on elderly as i see how my own mom has been aging a lot, so is my mother-in-law and in general many of the people who used to care for me. They are all progressing into the "senior" citizen" group and experiencing changes, both physically and mentally.

KY and her grandpa, picture taken in year 2008 by a very talented Photographer, Milin Kassim

Last weekend, i was performing raindrop massage for my close friend's father who is half-paralyzed on his left side from stroke. As i apply the oils for him (a shy yet independent uncle), it reminded me of my own grandfather who has passed away. I am glad to hear that his pain is gone after the raindrop session and he asked if i could massage his left hand too, and i gladly do it for him. I felt really glad and grateful to be able to provide some relief for this uncle.

So, here's a post both for my own reminder as well as to share with all of you out there who are keen to learn about the Dos and Don'ts when using essential oils on elderly folks (in general above age of 50). Bear in mind, everyone is different, some folks might be veteran oilers (like the uncle i mentioned above who is blessed with a very filial daughter who provided him with all the oils to support his health) which are pretty fine using it as per normal user.

Also, i managed to screen capture one of the crucial topics both to elderly men and women on hormonal support shared by by Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton who is a Chiropractor by trade.

Now, here are the six keypoints i managed to capture.

EO for Mature and Older User (>50) by Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton, a Chiropractor

1. For older folks, their skin is thinner- dilute the eo and be caution in using hot oils (i felt we can apply the same principles we used for children when we are applying oils for very elderly folks)
2. Support the gut as less enzyme are produced in their gut ( eo like Digize, Peppermint, Thieves, AromaEase came into my mind) Dr. Bob shared about using Peppermint, Digize and YL supplement like Life 9 for probiotics 
3. Blood sugar support- Slique tea, ecotea are great choices for this
4. Circulation - as older folks are not moving that well compared to their younger self; thus if we can make them able to move better, thus improve their blood circulation)
   Movement is key; movement is Life. Stay active by using the products like:
   Frankincense - circulation, skin
   OrthoSport - before activity; use on joints and muscles
   Ningxia Red- anti-oxidant; blood flows easily and thus the cells no need to work too hard
   Surfurzyme - great for liver support
5. Hormonal balancing for older folks
   Valor- very helpful for men to help them staying grounded and balanced (i.e.,less grumpy)
   DHEA is very important to help other hormones work and being distributed properly
   
   Other oils that support hormonal health for both men and women:
   
   
6. Bones, Muscles and Joint
   Frankincense, Deep Relief (support muscle), Copaiba(structure) , wintergreen (joint support)

Go slow, be consistent, use the oil daily. Incorporate as a healthy lifestyle. May this brings much agility, hope, health and fun for elderly folks. And all of us(with blessings from above) would be walking on this "senior citizen" path someday too!

Contact me or leave me a message if you like to learn more about Young Living essential oils. I am more than happy to share with you. You can also easily purchase the oils at wholesale price from here.

Thank you for reading and sharing my journey in using essential oils for wellness. May you received abundance blessings and good health daily too!

Cheers!