Limonene, found in Grapefruit Oil, shows Cancer Busting Activity

January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The testing of citrus oils such as Grapefruit for carcinogenic activity has been carried out for over a decade. One constituent thought to be a contributor to this activity is Limonene. A substance that clinical studies have shown inhibits tumor growth. Limonene is a major constituent in Grapefruit essential oil. This constituent has been studied at over 50 universities and hospitals worldwide. It is the most studied naturally occuring substance in cancer therapy.

Limonene has been shown to have chemopreventive activity against rodent mammary, lung, stomach, liver and skin cancers (Osaka Medical Center, Japan). In preclinical models of breast cancer, Limonene caused greater than 80% of carcinomas to regress (Purdue University). Another study from the University of Iowa showed that Limonene and other related monoterpenes displayed anti-cancer activity.

Grapefruit essential oil can be a healthy addition to your wellness plan. It is known to be rich in antioxidants that can help boost the immune system. Grapefruit essential oil can be detoxifying and cleansing to your system. This oil can act to cleanse the body from toxins. Emotionally, the aroma can improve self esteem and be mood lifting.

Grapefruit essential oil can be diffused or used topically. You can put a drop in your water or food for flavor as well as health!

Safety Tip – be careful using Grapefruit essential oil with medications. Grapefruit essential oil may interfere with the effect of some medications.

For more information, go to www.essentialoilsforcancer.com

To order essential oils: www.debrareis.com

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Slique Tea – Bringing Vitality to the New Year

December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Making your New Year’s resolutions?
Is vitality and a healthy lifestyle part of the plan?

If so, consider adding Slique Tea to your health regimen.
This tea is a new product introduced at the 2011 Young Living convention.
It blends ocotea leaf with jade oolong tea leaves, all-natural cacao,
proprietary vanilla essential oil, and Omani frankincense powder.

This tea blend is rich in favonoids, a catechin compound generally associated with
maintaining weight, and polyphenols, which may be useful for weight management when
combined with a healthy diet.

In addition, Slique’s tea natural tea antioxidants can boost vitality and
make it an excellent choice for a healthy wellness plan.

Consider adding vitality to your 2012 plan and using Slique Tea.
I just received a box and will get started immediately.

Happy New Year to you!

Peace,
Deb

www.essentialoilsforcancer.com
www.youngliving.com/debrareis007

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Balsam Fir – A Healthy Scent for the Holiday (& Anyday)

December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Balsam Fir – the fragrance gives me the feeling and memory of Christmas. A whole scene unfolds with family time of getting and decorating the Christmas tree and sharing love and laughter with others.

Balsam fir has a history for being supportive of the respiratory system and healing muscle discomfort. It has been studied for its antiinflammatory properties which may be one reason for its effects against some cancer cells in recent research.

Balsam fir essential oil fragrance is grounding, stimulating to the mind and relaxing to the body.

Balsam Fir essential oil can be inhaled, diffused, appplication neat or dilute 50/50 with your favorite carrier oil.

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Holiday Potpourri with Essential Oils

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This is a great time of year to share potpourri with special holiday scents.

Recently, our cancer survivor group had a class where everyone brought in something to share
in the potpourri pot! We had dried herbs and spices, dried fruit slices and
flowers, even small pine cones.

Next, we reviewed the essential oils that are special for the holiday season.
We discussed Orange oil and its benefits to calm and uplift the immune system.
In addition, there have been numerous studies related to Orange oil and its effects
against cancer. This oil was definitely going to be part of our recipe.

Cinnamon essential oil was discussed along with its very effective immune stimulating qualities plus it has a warm, comforting fragrance. We all agreed to add a little Frankincense essential oil to the mixture. Frankincense has been widely studied for its
effects against all types of cancer cells. It is known to support the immune system and
be spiritually uplifting.

Many of us remember our mother or grandmother using cloves in the holiday cooking. Clove essential oil has high antioxidant qualities. It also is warming and supports emotional
balance. The last essential oil we included was Nutmeg. Known for supporting the adrenals which can get depleted during stressful times such as the holidays.

Our recipe for a large kettle of potpourri included:
20 drops of Orange essential oil
12 drops of Cinnamon essential oil
4 drops of Frankincense essential oil
6 drops of Clove essential oil
6 drops of Nutmeg essential oil

This made about 10-12 containers.
Add or delete essential oils as you wish for your special mixture.
Use glass containers and decorate with ribbon.
It makes a festive decoration with healthy fragrant benefits.

Enjoy the Season!

Deb

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Cooking Benefits with Black Pepper Essential Oil

November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Are you cooking for Thanksgiving? Consider essential oil Black Pepper as part of your “spice” addition.

Last month, Ann Lumbrezer, RN, aromatherapist provided us with this tip. If a recipe calls for pepper, consider a trace or drop of Black Pepper essential oil.

Ann spoke about using a base oil such as one tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil and add 2-3 drops of Black Pepper essential oil (or to taste). This can be used for basting your turkey. You may take a teaspoon of the mixture and add your favorite essential oil such as a drop of rosemary or thyme and sprinkle on veggies or potatoes. The options are endless and fun!

Black Pepper essential oil is known for its support of digestion and circulation. It was used by Indian monks to maintain their stamina and energy. Inflammation is linked as a primary contributor to many chronic conditions including cancer. Black Pepper is known for anti-inflammatory properties (Higley & Higley, 2010). So, cooking with Black Pepper essential oil can have many healthful benefits. Enjoy the possibilities!!

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Power of Peppermint

November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Many of you know that Peppermint is one of my favorite essential oils – I do not leave home without it!!

Peppermint is so versatile. I inhale it to stay alert or to relieve a headache. I have placed a drop and rubbed on my belly for a stomach ache. My friend places a drop on the back of her neck to decrease a hot flash. My colleague uses a drop of Peppermint in a teaspoon of honey and mixes with her favorite tea to relieve sinus congestion.

Did you know that recent research supports the benefits of Peppermint for radiation protection? Studies done with mice found that Peppermint protected them against radiation induced sickness (Baliga & Rao, 2010).

Peppermint is a warm oil and may be sensitive for some skin types. Always dilute in a carrier oil before putting onto the body such as the soles of the feet.

For more information about using Peppermint, check out the reports on my website – www.debrareis.com.

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Ocotea Essential Oil in new Slique Tea!

November 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Ocotea essential oil (Ocotea quixos) has been traditionally used by the Amazon native people for health and wellness. Recently, it has been studied for its effect to balance blood sugar.

It has been added to the new Slique Tea, an oolong tea which is known for its immune enhancing properties. In addition, Ocotea may have benefits for weight loss and many people are reporting such findings!

Slique tea also contains Frankincense and Vanilla essential oils. A lot of research has been done on Frankincense and its effect in cancer care. Slique tea also has cocao, a raw chocolate cooked at low temperatures and having antioxidant effects. Chocolate can benefit health!!

For more information on essential oils and their benefits for health, check out my website: www.debrareis.com

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Frankincense Essential Oil for Cancer Care

September 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There are several essential oils that have and are going through research trials and showing great promise against cancer. Frankincense is one of the most studied oils against many different types of cancer. It is almost always identified in protocols for cancer care.

Frankincense blends well with other essential oils and this is a suggested way to use essential oils against a cancer diagnosis. The synergy of essential oils may enhance their effectiveness to battle foreign cells in the body and boost the immune system.

For more information about Frankincense and other essential oils for cancer care, check out my website: www.debrareis.com and download a Free Report on the Top 5 Essential Oils for Cancer Care.

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Energy Healing and Cancer

September 11, 2011 By 2 Comments

I attended the Healing Touch conference in August and was amazed by Dr William Bengston’s presentation on “Energy Cure.” He provides a nice synopsis of his research and healing work in his book, the Energy Cure. In his presentation, he provided several propositions:
1. Cancer can be cured using “energy healing” – this proposition is based on his research which is outlined in his book and primarily done with mice.
2. Once cured, cancer is cured for life – his speculation is that an immune factor can be transferred.
3. There is a “dose response” to treatment – again this is based on his experiments and he speculates that remission rate may be related to mass or metabolic rate.

These were his top 3 propositions as given at conference. Personally, I found his information to be thought provoking and extremely informative. It certainly gives me ideas on future directions for cancer care. As a Healing Touch Practitioner, it gives me greater incentive to offer this modality as part of a wellness plan.

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Summer First Aid with Essential Oils

August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Summertime is wonderful but it can have its own special first aid concerns such as burns, bug bites and skin rashes. In my opinion, the following are a few “must haves” in your summer first aid kit:
Lavender – good for what bugs you – bites, skin rashes and sun burns. Lavender is gentle and can be used on the area of concern.

Geranium – its floral fragrance can uplift a mood however it is great for cuts and scrapes and will slow (or stop) bleeding from a minor cut or scrape.

Peppermint – is wonderful for its cooling sensation if you feel overheated – put a drop on the back of the neck with a cool cloth. It is also great to put on bruises to speed healing but NOT an open cut! Peppermint is a great comfort for sore muscles and fatigue.

The above oils are beneficial for those who are dealing with a diagnosis of cancer and looking for natural products for wellness.

For more information on Essential Oils for Summer First Aid, check out my website: www.debrareis.com and click onto aromatherapy.

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