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Those thieves are out to get you! 101 uses for Thieves essential oil

2010-11-02T19:02:00.000-07:00

101 Uses for Thieves

Do you know where YOUR Thieves is?

Thieves essential oil blend Young Living's proprietary Thieves essential oil blend is a powerful combination of clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon, and Eucalyptus radiata essential oils. Proven effective against airborne bacteria, Thieves is the perfect oil to diffuse in your home, car, and office.

101 Uses for Thieves Oil (Compiled by one or more Young Living distributors. Whoever they are, thank you!)

FAVORITE USES FOR THIEVES ANTIMICROBIAL BLEND OF ESSENTIAL OILS

1. Dilute with V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex and apply to cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing.
2. Mix with a tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow for a sore throat.
3. Apply undiluted directly to the skin of your upper chest and throat for bronchitis.
4. Place a drop on your thumb and apply to the roof of your mouth for a headache.
5. Put 10-12 drops in a size OO capsule undiluted and swallow daily for longevity.
6. For acne, take internally and apply to the skin diluted with Young Living’s V-6 carrier oil.
7. Put directly on the soles of your feet to protect you from colds and flu.
8. Breathe in the vapors when you have lung congestion.
9. Use to clean pet cages, creating a healthier environment for them.
10. Add to your dishwasher for cleaner dishes.
11. Add to your laundry cycle for cleaner clothes.
12. Add to your mop water for cleaner floors.
13. Mix with water to make a spray to repel insects on your flowers and plants.
14. Use to dissolve the gummy adhesive on price labels.
15. Apply to bee and wasp stings to neutralize the toxin and relieve the pain.
16. Apply to gums to prevent and treat gum disease.
17. Apply orally to maintain healthy teeth and reduce cavities.
18. Apply to gums and teeth for pain relief from toothaches.
19. Diffuse in homes or business to solve mold problems.
20. Add to orange juice and drink to reduce phlegm and congestion.
21. Apply to broken bones or joints for pain relief and to hasten healing.
22. Put a drop in your cup of tea for flavor and to maintain health.
23. Put on the tip of your tongue to help you stop smoking.
24. Put on cold sores and canker sores to make them disappear.
25. For warts, apply topically, inhale and ingest in capsules to make them disappear.
26. Rub on sore joints to relieve arthritis pain.
27. Drink a few drops in water or juice every three hours to stop a cold.
28. Place a drop on the tongue and a drop in a glass of water every day for herpes.
29. Rub on the bottoms of children’s feet for protection before school every day.
30. Diffuse in the house as your children come home from school every day to kill airborne bacteria.
31. Mix 50:50 with V6 vegetable oil and rub on daily for relief of shingles.
32. Apply a drop on wound of a cat or dog to enhance healing.
33. Diffuse in the home or office to stimulate a cheerful mood.
34. Diffuse in the office to increase concentration and work efficiency.
35. Diffuse in your place of business to ward off germs.
36. Diffuse in the classroom to reduce student sickness and absenteeism.
37. Put a few drops in your carpet steamer/cleaner to disinfect carpet.
38. Mix a few drops with honey or agave in a teaspoon for cough relief.
39. Breathe and apply for sinus headaches.
40. Put a drop on a pimple to make it shrink and disappear.
41. For laryngitis put a drop under your tongue to restore your voice.
42. Inhale for relief of allergy symptoms.
43. Take a capsule full every day for relief of Lyme disease symptoms.
44. Carry a bottle on every flight to protect you from germs on the plane.
45. Drop in the heat/AC vents of a hotel to rid it of airborne germs.
46. Mix with baking soda to clean bathtubs.
47. Apply undiluted to the toes and feet to combat fungus.
48. Apply to poison ivy rashes (may need to be diluted with vegetable oil) to relieve the itch.
49. Drop Thieves Oil Blend on a cloth to remove permanent marker stains.
50. Sanitize pierced earrings by cleaning with Thieves Oil Blend.
51. Rub on the big toe before retiring to help with proper vision.
52. Applying Thieves Oil Blend, diluted 1 drop oil to 5 drops V-6 Mixing Oil, may be helpful in soothing pinkeye
and other eye inflammations. (Do not get in the eye.)
53. Apply 1 drop of Thieves Oil Blend onto toothbrush to sanitize.

Special Antibiotic Formula: In a OO capsule combine 10-12 drops of ThievesEssential Oil Blend with 6-8 drops of Oregano, and 2 drops of Frankincense.

Thieves Household Cleaner Proportion Guide
One capful of Thieves Cleaner = 1 tsp. Best if used with purified water (do not use water that contains chlorine).
The GOAL is a Chemical Free Environment
A. All purpose Thieves Cleaner in a spray bottle: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 qt water
B. Light Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups of water
C. Medium Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 2 cups water
D. Heavy Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 cup water
E. Window and glass cleaner: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 5 quarts water or 1/4 teaspoon to a quart of water for spray bottles
F. Hand cleaner: capful Thieves Cleaner to 1/2 cup water
G. Dishwasher: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner
H. Pot and Pans: 1 capful of Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups water
I. Floors: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 6 cups water
J. Walls: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to a little less than 2 cups water
K. Fabrics: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 2 cups water
L. Laundry: Depending on size of washer, use 1 to 2 capfuls of Thieves Cleaner
M. Carpet: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 6 + cups water

54. Use for bathrooms and toilets to sanitize and freshen.
55. Use to cut grease on kitchen counters and stovetops.
56. Use to mop floors to clean and disinfect.
57. Apply to hands to remove stubborn, sticky substances like tree sap.
58. Use to wash fruits and vegetables from the supermarket.
59. Add to the water in your vacuum cleaner/steamer to cleanse the air and disinfect the carpet.
60. Spray along ant trails in the house to keep them out.
61. Use to wipe chairs and furniture in school classrooms to cut down on student sickness.
62. Scrub old floors to remove old varnish and prepare for refinishing.
63. Clean upholstery.
64. Clean the upholstery and dashboard of your car.
65. Soak off burnt food in pots and skillets.
66. Wipe or soak garbage cans to get them clean, sanitary and smelling fresh.
67. For tough stains, pour it on as a pre-wash stain remover.

Use undiluted to clean and kill mold on walls and floors or degrease oven.

MOLD SOLUTION
Diffuse the Thieves Oil Blend continuously for 24 hours in the room
containing mold. Determining the length of diffusion time is directly
related to the severity of mold. Clean visible mold with Thieves Household Cleaner.
TO PREVENT MOLD
a) Diffuse Thieves essential oil
b) Eliminate leaks and moisture.
c) Clean thoroughly using Thieves Household Cleaner

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL THIEVES LOZENGES
69. Take with the first sniffle and signs of a cold or sore throat to ward it off.
70. Take prior to singing performances to keep the voice strong and to hit the high notes.
71. Use to hasten the healing when a cold or flu has been contracted.
72. Suck on one as you enter an airplane to protect you from germs onboard.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL THIEVES MOUTHWASH
73. Rinse daily for clean breath and to keep teeth and gums healthy.
74. Gargle (and swallow) before a singing engagement to clear mucus.
74-a. Put 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in water pic.

USES FOR THIEVES WATERLESS HAND PURIFIER
75. Use as a healthy alternative to soap and water to sanitize hands.
76. Rub on hands to make them soft, fresh and smooth.
77. Apply to face to clear acne.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL THIEVES BAR SOAP
78. Rub on stains as a pre-wash stain remover.
79. Use as a deodorant or antibacterial hand soap.
Single 3-Pack
USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL THIEVES SPRAY
80. Spray on doorknobs in public restrooms to kill germs.
81. Spray in the throat to restore a lost voice.
82. Spray hands before and after shaking hands with a lot of people.
83. Spray in restrooms on airplanes to reduce airborne bacteria.
84. Spray on vegetables and fruits when washing them.
85. Carry for protection in countries with cholera, malaria or dysentery.
86. Use as an air freshener for cooking odors or other unwanted smells.
87. Take to the gym and spray all the equipment you use.
88. Take to the supermarket and use to disinfect shopping cart handles.
89. Use in the classroom for desks, tables and other items handled by children.
90. Spray in your mouth and throat at first onset of cold or bronchitis.
91. Spray on shower stalls and bathroom walls to kill and remove mold.
USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL THIEVES TOOTHPASTE
92. Brush every day to prevent cavities and gum disease.
93. Use when teeth have been damaged or broken to help them heal.
94. Use to prevent or heal gum disease.
95. Apply as an underarm deodorant.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL THIEVES WIPES
96. Wipe doorknobs and other things touched by the public.
97. Wipe dirty piano keys to clean and disinfect.
98. Use to clean children’s hands when traveling.
99. Use on the steering wheel and gearshift of your vehicle.
100. Use on public telephones to remove germs.
101. Use on public computer keyboards and mice.

These are just some of the nontoxic solutions Young Living products provide that you could be using daily.

Disclaimer: the suggestions in this handout are for your better understanding of holistic healing and wellness.Information found here refers solely to products from Young Living Essential Oils and is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. We urge you to do the health related research necessary to learn what is right for you. Young Living uses only therapeutic grade oils. Perfume grade or poor quality oils may possibly be harmful due to unknown additives and poor plant or distillation conditions. US labeling for essential oils is governed by the Perfume Act, allowing labels to say "100%"pure essential oil" and by law contain only 5% of any grade oils. Please use common sense when using any alternative solution and see your primary care

practitioner when you are experiencing discomfort or other problems as these may indicate something more serious.

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Emotional Clearing Protocol Using 12 Young Living Essential Oil Blends:

2010-08-22T15:17:00.000-07:00

We all have existing and or current emotional baggage that sometimes leads us to keep repeating certain habits, choices which can be a good or bad thing. Fear and trauma can produce conditioned emotional responses that can hamper our ability to live and enjoy life; but also can limit certain body systems to function and operate properly. Many biochemical inessential oils- particularly sesquiterpense- can increase blood oxygen levels in the brain. That is why it is so very important to use therapeutic grade essential oils and not the type of oils you find in the health food store. Below you can visualize the treatment and see what oil blend will work what area of the emotional blockage. Not all oils are needed for this treatment but I highly suggest that each oil be used, as sometimes we do not know what the issue might be. You are certainly more than welcome to request that a certain oil not be usedduring the treatment.

Step 1. VALOR should be the first blend used and applied to the bottoms of the feet when starting an emotional clearing. It helps balance the energies within the body, helping to give courage, confidence and self-esteem.

Step2. The 3 WISE MEN was formulated to open the subconscious mind through pineal stimulation to release deep-seated trauma encoded in the DNA.This blend opens the crown chakra and stimulates the limbic system,bringing a sense of grounding and uplifting through positive memory recall.

Step3. HARMONY is an exquisite blend of 12 essential oils, which promotes physical and emotional healing through harmonic balance of the energy centers of the body, enabling energy to flow more efficiently. It helps reduce stress and creates an overall sense of well-being.

Step4. FORGIVENESS blend has high electrical frequencies, which can help release negative memories to facilitate forgiveness, letting go, and moving on.

Step5. JOY is an exotic blend of ylang ylang, bergamot and pure Bulgarian rose oil, which produces a magnetic energy to attract love and enhance self-love, bringing joy to the heart. More about the blend Joy.

Step6. PRESENT TIME blend has an empowering fragrance, which gives a feeling of being 'in the moment.' One can only progress through emotional release when in the present time.

Step7. RELEASE blend is formulated to support the release of traumatic memories from the cells of the liver. Many energy medicine doctors believe that anger and hate energy is stored in the liver.

Step8. INNER CHILD blend is a formula that may stimulate childhood memory.When children experience abuse or trauma, they can become 'disconnected' from their inner child or identity. This disconnection may not be apparent until many years later, manifesting itself as a 'mid-life crisis.' The inner child fragrance may stimulate memory response, helping one re-connect with his or her fundamental identity.This is an essential step or condition to achieving emotional balance.

Step9. GROUNDING may be helpful in situations where one is over-excited about new ideas or wants to escape into a protective fantasy. In this kind of mental state, it is easy to make choices which lead to bad relationships, bad business decisions and other unfortunate circumstances. We seek for an escape because we have no anchor to know how to deal with negative emotions. GROUNDING's aroma helps restore confidence and peace, enabling us to deal logically and peacefully with life's decisions.

Step10. HOPE blend is formulated to reconnect with a feeling of strength and optimism for the future. Hope must be in place in order to move forward in life. Hopelessness can cause a loss of vision of goals and dreams, making it impossible to release emotional blocks. This aroma may also help in overcoming tendencies toward depression.

Step11. SARA blend is an essential oil blend formulated specifically for opening the limbic system to release the memories of serious trauma connected with Sexual And/or Ritual Abuse.

Step12. WHITE ANGELICA is an amazing blend of essential oils, some of which were used during ancient times to increase the aura around the body,bringing a delicate sense of strength and protection. Its frequency protects against negative energies and helps to create a feeling of wholeness and oneness with the Creator.

Step13. Meditate on positive images and emotions for 20 minutes. (Note this step should be included regardless of how many of the first 12 steps are taken.)
1 Hour treatment......$85

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First Aid Kit: The Natural Way

2010-08-12T19:57:00.000-07:00

Every home should have a fully stocked first aid kit don't you think! Therapeutic grade essential oils (TGEO's) are very cost effective (many times pennies per drop) and a one stop shop for solutions to your ailing needs such as asthma, bleeding, PMS, Poison Ivy and fatigue.

Often, I find that people are amazed at how one oil can be used for many different issues, and that they actually WORK! Whether it is for an emergency or a hangnail (which can be very painful!). TGEO's are a choice that will help aid in skin regeneration, disinfectant, stop bleeding, sooth burns, increase energy, get rid of headaches and slow motion sickness.
Every one should have the Essential Oils Desk Reference or Reference Guide for Essential Oils (having both is a better option) when referencing TGEO's. These books were specifically used to work with Young Living Essential Oils. Remember these recommendations are for young living essential oils, they are the only oils I recommend and they are THERAPEUTIC grade, meaning they can be taken internally and put neet (straight) on the skin.

A few oils you should have in your Summer or Winter First Aid Kit: are Peppermint, Pan-Away, Lavender, Thieves, Lemon, Purification, Frankincense, RC, Marjoram, Aroma Life, Deep Relief. Most of these oils can be found in the Everyday Living Kit.
Everyday Living PDF

Bleeding: Apply Helichrysum or Aroma Life on the cut.
Lack of Energy OR Need Grounding: Put a drop of Peppermint on your big toes.
Put a couple drops of peppermint in water and drink it.
Inhale Lemon to revive and refresh the mind.
Put two drops on the bottom of each foot top balance and ground you.
Headaches: couple drops of Lavender or peppermint can be rubbed into the scalp to relive tension.
PanAway on the back of the neck.
Heat Stroke: Drink a glass of water with a drop of peppermint in it.
Apply peppermint to the base of your neck and bottom of your feet.
Asthma: Inhale marjoram oil. Asthma is not a congestion issue but a muscular issue...marjoram helps to relax the muscles within the lungs when inhaled.
Congestion or Coughing: Add a couple of drops of RC or peppermint oil into bowl with steaming water. Although the heat will kill some of the therapeutic properties of the oils, it will aid in getting the oils into the lungs and sinuses.
Apply RC to your chest area.
For Digestion and Heartburn: Rub 5 drops of peppermint between your palms and then rub over stomach and navel area to relieve indigestion.
Take a few drops of peppermint internally in an empty capsule.
Apply peppermint and lavender to the top of your hand between your thumb and index finger and hold for 10-20 seconds. Do this three times.
Nausea or Motion Sickness: Put a drop of peppermint on your tongue, then on your hand and inhale it. Another way is to rub several drops of peppermint on the abdomen.
Injuries: Apply peppermint oil immediately to bumps and bruises to relieve pain.
Apply lavender and frankincense to aid in skin regeneration.
Insomnia: 5 drops Lavender in a spray bottle with water. Spray pillow and sheets at night before bed.
Rub a couple drops on the back of the neck and shoulders.
Rub a couple of drops of lavender oil on the bottom of your feet right before bed.
2 drops lavender and 1 drop clary sage on a cotton ball that is tucked inside your pillow.

Remove Ticks: Apply a drop of Peppermint oil on a Q-Tip and dot it on the tick. Wait for it to let go, then remove the tick.
Poison Ivy or Poison Oak: Apply Peppermint oil on location neat or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil.
Poison Ivy – Help with Itching
1 cup of cold water
¼ cup of cider vinegar
9 drops of Lavender essential oil
3 drops of Peppermint essential oil
2 drops of Roman Chamomile oil
Blend well. Place in plastic bowl with tight sealing lid.
This blend is great to keep cool in your refrigerator. Soak a washcloth in this solution to gently apply to area of skin with the poison ivy.
Itching: Apply a drop of peppermint and lavender oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.
Skin Infection: Apply purification and thieves alternation on infected area. You may also apply the oils to a sterile pad, place the pad on the infected area and then apply a warm or hot compress to bring out the infection.
Insect Repellent: Add 5 drops of peppermint and 10 drops purification into a 6 oz. bottle of distilled water. Be careful not to get any near your eyes.
To Kill Aphids: Add 4-5 drops of peppermint oil to 4 ounces of water and spray the plants.
Burns and Sunburn: Apply 2-4 drops of lavender on burn location to cool tissue to reduce inflammation. Apply 3-6 times daily or as needed.
After-Sun Healing Spray
½ cup distilled water
¼ cup aloe vera gel
8 drops of Lavender essential oil
2 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil
2 drops Geranium essential oil
2 ounces of mug-wart herb that has been boiled and strained (optional)
Blend together and pour into a 12-16 ounce fine mist spray bottle. Keep refrigerated.

Bee Sting or Insect Bite: Put a drop of lavender and lemon alternately on the area to stop itching and reduce swelling.

Allergies: Diffuse Lavender oil.
Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
Apply lavender to your neck, temples and bottom of your feet.

PMS symptoms: Diffuse or put a couple drops in your hand and then inhale of Dragon Time, Lavender , Lemon or Joy.

Cuts, Scrapes and Other minor injuries:
First-Aid Spray
5 drops lavender
3 drops tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
2 drops cypress
Mix above oils thoroughly in 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add this to 8 ounces of distilled water and shake vigorously. Put in a spray bottle. Spray minor cuts and wounds before applying bandage. Repeat 2-3 times daily for 3 days. Complete the healing process by applying a drop or two of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil to the wound daily for the next few days.

Pain Relief: Apply PanAway, Helichrysum, Wintergreen or Deep Relief to the area of discomfort. Stay clear or sensitive skin and eyes.

Want to experience detoxification, relaxation and transformation for yourself?
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Obligatory Disclaimer: The information is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness or injury should consult with a physician.
THESE SUGGESTED USES APPLY ONLY TO THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC GRADE, YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS.
References: Young, N.D., Gary D. An Introduction to Young Living Essential Oils. Ninth Edition, 2001.
Essential Oils Desk Reference. Compiled by Essential Science Publishing, Second Edition, July 2001.

START on the Street summer show in Worcester

2010-07-30T20:13:00.000-07:00

Wow!! I totally forgot about this show I did three years ago in Worcester, MA and just discovered this "draft" in the archives. I must have been too busy making lotions and potions at the time to post this. If you notice, many of my earlier post are of all my press from my bath and body company, Relaxation Works Skin & Spa Co. I mainly wanted to post this because Beth and Ange have amazing talent!!!
Etsy is also amazing!

Check out Beth (her etsy store) and Ange's awesome handmade items!!

Treating Asthma Naturally with Essential Oils

2010-07-29T22:33:00.000-07:00

I recently had a Young Living member phone me and expressed how her daughter had a horrible asthma attack after a soccer game. She immediate tried the natural way first by using Therapeutic Grade essential oils instead of the conventional inhaler. She told me that the oil blend R.C. wasn't really helping. My answer was of course it didn't work! R.C. bled was formulated for congestion and moving mucus out of the lungs. Asthma is a muscular issue not a congestion issue! She didn't have a cold she had a restriction in the throat and lungs. The muscles had to be relaxed. I suggested trying muscle relaxing oils such as Present Time (love the smell of this one!), Marjoram or Basil (oils part of the Raindrop Technique oils).

I also suggested that the next time they leave the house for the field that she throw a spray bottle filled with water and a couple of drops of peppermint oil in her bag. This was to be used to spray down her little one the next time she had a break during a game. Peppermint is a cooling oil and has been proven to reduce fevers....so why not reduce heat exhaustion on those hot summer days as well.

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Why everyBODY needs Raindrop Technique! Health, Vitality and Detox. Part 1

2010-07-28T09:35:00.000-07:00

Why everyBODY needs Raindrop Technique! Health, Vitality and Detox.

Part 1

By Kristen Tammaro LMT and essential oils follower – fanatic – lover

Well First of all, it feels good and helps to promote relaxation, detoxification, balancing and amazing healing happens with Therapeutic Grade essential oils that are in the Raindrop Technique (RT).

Do you want health and vitality? Do you shutter at the words detoxification or do you clap franticly with joy of excitement over that word? Why can't we just feel good all the time!

Some of these thoughts might be going through your mind just like they did mine. As a Licensed Massage Therapist I personally love the concept of the words health, vitality and detox; But like most I certainly did not like the effort that may be attached to it. Unfortunate but true! Changing your thought process will change your habits, I believe this and exceptionally try every day to practice it. The little challenges in life somehow seem to be the most meaningful.

So why all this chitter chatter about feelings, concepts and the virtual truth that we all want good things but can't seem to follow through with them consistently (not all of us but most of us and I'm in the most of us category)? Raindrop Technique can give you all three of those little words in a one hour treatment. These therapeutic grade essential oils can improve circulation, boost your immunity and bring vitality to your organs and living tissue within your body. This treatment helps aid in the process of detoxification because the 9 oils used in the Raindrop Technique are anti-viral, anti-spasmodic, anti-fungal, balancing and aid in the process of re-aligning the body's energy centers.

Take Valor for instance, also known as “chiropractor in a bottle”. Valor is a oil blend that contains spruce (Picea mariana), rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) and frankincense (Boswellia carteri). Wouldn't you want to bring balancing and grounding into your life if all you had to do was apply a few drops of oil to your feet every day? Not only does valor contain frankincense which is good for wrinkles when applied to the face but it also helps with emotional issues as well. One Young Living member put a couple of drops of Valor on her feet everyday for 3 months and lost 25 pounds in water weight by overcoming fear and worry! That is amazing. Valor is an amazing emotional release oil blend that contributes to better health and vitality by empowering and strengthening us physical and spiritual. Valor is only one of the nine oils used in the Raindrop Technique. It amazes me how a couple of drops of oil can really change lives.

My second favorite oil in the Raindrop kit is basil. Not particularly because of the smell but the versatility. I have found that it not only makes my homemade spaghetti sauce taste better but it is great at reliving headaches, sometimes even more so than peppermint oil. Basil has a grounding aspect with a strange lightness to it that I think aids in the ability to really open up the sinuses easily and effortlessly. Basil is antiviral, anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxant. Wow, that drop of oil is doing a lot at once! You can also find basil in other Young Living oil blends such as Aroma Seiz, Clarity and M-Grain (no wonder why, Basil is part of the mint family). Basil can even be used on insect bites!

Raindrop Technique has also been clinically proven in blood samples. One Australian woman's blood work showed that inflammation within her body decreased, adrenal production increased, oxygen levels to the blood stream increased, and yeast within the blood decrease.

Frequently I am asked how long the effects of Raindrop last. Every person is biochemically different with different attitudes and lifestyles. I've had experience with clients that the results are immediate with in 10 minutes and last up to three weeks or even a month. I've had a client walk into a session with a cane and leave with it over their shoulder. I've also have had clients tell me that they don't feel anything different, which is OK. Those clients are still amazed at how good the treatment felt and I suggest to them that they come every two weeks for two months to aid their body in health and wellness. I personally receive raindrop monthly and a massage session weekly. It still amazes me that all the body work I do, I have no major structural, ligament or muscle issues related to my profession. I attest that to receiving body work regularly and using the oils every day.

Raindrop is all around amazing form of healing. It should be added to everBODY'S health regime to ward of inflammation, toxins and increase energy. Bringing a sense of balance and whole health into your lifestyle is attainable!

Check out some website about Raindrop Technique:

http://www.younglivingworld.com/resources/raindrop_main.asp

Check back for part 2 of Why everyBODY needs Raindrop Technique! Health, Vitality and Detox.

Want to experience detoxification, relaxation and transformation for yourself?
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2010-01-30T16:45:00.000-08:00

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Boston Handmade is an OFFICAL street team!!

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YA FOR US!!

Rare Bird Finds

2007-12-25T10:16:00.001-08:00

Found this on Kaboodle

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Kristen was featured in MassageMagazine's online column

2007-12-25T07:42:00.000-08:00

See Colors with Purple PInk and Orange

2007-12-25T07:40:00.000-08:00

Ohh ya!!

We are at a new store location!

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You can now buy your favorite RW product at:

Indie, LLC
Springfield, MO 65807

Chekc out our other locations as well:

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcestor
Unique Boutique in Townsend MA
The Peacock Shoppe in Lakeville MA
Cranberry Gift House in Lakeville MA

We were featured on Boston Handmade!!!

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Fun times at Holiday Arts Happenings

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Check out all the awesome artists!!!

Oh and I shared a space with super awesome Ange of

Paper Menagerie.

You have to check out the funniest card ever!!

Check Out this News clip

Or Read and Article`

Oh we love Dads and Grandpa's too!! Featured in the Etsy Gift Guide 2007....Twice!!

2007-12-15T13:50:00.000-08:00

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy was a Holiday Hit

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Check out all the cool Things at the BSMT Book store and get in on their mailing list for great deals and steals!!

Check us out in the IndieShopping.com Gift Guide

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Etsy Wedding Press

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Free this Thurday night?

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Come on by and visit us at FIRST Night in Jamaica Plain, MA on the corner of South and Caroline St.

We will be joining the Etsy Boston Group for the Artisans' Fair.

Thanks to all that came on by to support US!!!

Wickedly Chic is seeing Velvet!

2007-07-24T20:19:00.000-07:00

We were featured in Wickedlychic.com this week, check out all the cool indie biz's!!

Another Treasury on Etsy.com

2007-07-20T16:28:00.001-07:00

LIASYNTHIS found our little esty shop!

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RW is part of the NEST (New England Etsy Team) and the Boston Craft Mafia. check out our mention on liasynthis.blogspot.com

Wickedlychic.com - Product of the Day contest

2007-06-27T06:16:00.000-07:00

We found our way into Wickedlychic.com for our 3rd place win in the Product of the Day contest!!

See what all the BUZZ is about!!

2007-06-20T09:48:00.000-07:00

Indie Fixx's Summer Shopping and Gift Guide

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Check us out in the Indie Fixx's Summer Shopping and Gift Guide!!!!!!!!!

There are tons of coupon codes so get them while summer is still here!

OHH SHOPPING!!! Mixed Plate Summer Shopping Gift Guide

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We are featured in TWO spots...who doesn't love a bargain??? Look under the "Gifts under $20 and Relax and Unwind" Category for super cool deals!

There are coupon codes in there so grab them while they are HOT.

Interview on Carpal Tunnel Magazine!!!

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Want a little peek inside my world? Check out my interview with Super cool Angel in the Fresh new issue of Carpal tunnel Magazine!!!!

OHHHH....I am quoted on Angel's Blog too :) Rock on!!

Indie Diner Interview

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I was interviewed on Indie Diner. Check it out if you have nothing to do but watch the grass grow :)

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Thanks domaly.etsy.com for an awesome treasury!!!

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We blush when we are featured in Etsy treasury's!!

Thanks SlickChick!!!!!

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We WON 3rd place in Product of the Day's scrub contest. Check it out. There were some really delicious scrubs that were tested!! Check out all the indie biz's!!!

2007-05-30T08:51:00.001-07:00

RW was featured on Indie Fixx

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Thanks for the Feature on ETSY.com Glittersniffer.etsy.com!!!

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I found these on etsy and love them!!!

Check it out!

RedCrowArts.etsy.com

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Find us at ibabycouture.com!!

2007-05-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

RW was featured........Thanks for the review Liana. Oh and don't be jealous that she lives in Honolulu, Hawaii!!!!

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We snatched an Etsy.com showcase on 5/17/2007. There are over 200,000 members....here is hoping we get a sale or two!!!

2007-05-16T14:08:00.000-07:00

We are advertising on Trunkt.org

Check it out under spa and wellness!!!

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Our friend AMY at www.purplepinkandorange.com is having a HUGE sale.

Check out this awesome shop!!!

You save up to 40% off of handmade goods (closing end of may)!!!

HURRY!!!!HURRY!!!!HURRY!!!!HURRY!!!!HURRY!!!!HURRY!!!!HURRY!!!!

2007-05-16T00:38:00.000-07:00

Check out our advertisement on Wickedlychic.com under Etsy businesses.

2007-05-15T23:31:00.000-07:00

Sneakeewitch Loved our sampler Spa Bag - Lavender so much she put it in the Etsy.com Treasury!!

We LOVE that!!

2007-05-10T07:28:00.000-07:00

Wish us luck at Product of the Day!! The New Zealand Hibiscus Body Sorbet Body Scrub was sent in as a contestant for the Best of Sugar Scrubs contest from Products of the Day!

2007-05-05T07:54:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: 06/04/2007

We had an awesome time ..check out the pictures on the site

The Wish Studio

2007-05-05T07:51:00.000-07:00

We were featured in Designer Scoop Magazine!!!

Click Here

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We Were featured in Wickedly Chic....

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Vote for us as an up and coming designer. We appreciate it so very much, more than you know!!!! Enter my website (relaxationworks.net) in the beauty / cosmetics: category.
Thanks sooooo much!
Much Luv,
Kris

Ps Don't for get to vote for all the other awesome Indie designers too :)

2007-04-20T09:17:00.000-07:00

I was featured on Missevikitty.org. Check it out!

Much Luv,

Kris

2007-04-20T09:14:00.000-07:00

We were featured in Funky Finds blog.

Thanks. We think your funky too!!!

2007-04-20T08:19:00.000-07:00

We are donating some of our New Zealand Hibiscus Body Sorbet Scrub to help out Alison Gordon -- crafter of WonderlandQ (http://www.wonderlandq.com), co-organizer of Bazaar Bizarre (bazaarbizarre.org) and Sampler Contributor Relations superhero (http://www.homeofthesampler.com) who very recently faced a medical emergency.

Please Visit the ETSY Shop to see all the details!

We send out Prayers out to Alison.

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Our new store is finally up and running at ETSY.com. New products are for sale and many are just for ESTY!!! So shop away and don't forget to join and heart US because we love you too!!

Pictures (left to right): Bamboo and Fig Whipped Shea Body Scrub, Moonlight Tiki Party™ Skin Therapy Creme, Lavender and Honey Facial Mask, SPA SET- Coconut Voodoo™ Cooling Foot Cream and Foot Soak.

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Check out Beth (her etsy store) and Ange's awesome handmade items!!

This year we will be participating in the stART on the street festival in Worcester MA on September 16th 11am-6pm. Please come and see all the local artists and performers. Visit

http://www.startonthestreet.org/for more details.

It will be a fun filled day and it's FREE admission.

Photo from http://www.startonthestreet.org/

2007-03-14T12:19:00.000-07:00

We have done it again. We will be at the Childrens Friend Walk this year in RI. We have donate a $25 Gift Certificate for the employees auction and I will be donating chair massage for the entire event on June 9th. Please refer to last years post :)

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We were at the Merolla Chiropractic Holistic Health fair this year !!

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Brick House School of Taunton, MA is a nonprofit corporation that caters to preschool and kindergarten children. We have donated one gift certificate for a one hour massage and also a spa set for their annual Halloween event. All monies raised are to go towards enhancing the school and providing better services for the children.

2006-10-24T12:08:00.000-07:00

Artical for Relaxation Works
Courtney wrote a cool article on Relaxation Works. Here is hoping it gets published some where awesome!!
By: Courtney Towson
September 18, 2006
Front-of-the-Book Article

Organic Inspirations

A few years ago Kristen Tammaro could be found fetching chocolate milks and buttermilk pancakes until midnight at the classically tacky and outdated Bickford's restaurant in Massachusetts. Somehow, working her way up to assistant manager for the New England chain just wasn't cutting it for her. She tried her hand in the professional world and wore power pantsuits as she dealt with stocks and bonds. But it was at home in her kitchen that Tammaro's true passions lay.
Although Tammaro had been creating concoctions in her kitchen sink for five years, it was not until about two and half years ago that she began to turn her hobby of making all natural skin care products into a bona fide company.
"I was so sick of the everyday, go to work, drive home, go to bed, get up and do it all over again," Tammaro says. "I just needed a change."
The change came in the form of enrollment at The Bancroft School of Massage Therapy located in Worcester, Massachusetts and the decision to market her skin and body care products to the general public.
Tammaro's business, Relaxation Works, is a creative and all-natural approach to skin and general well-being. Her ability to incorporate her skill as a massage therapist, along with the products she has created, makes her a veritable "one-woman-spa," and she makes house calls. She is proficient in polarity treatments, deep tissue, sports and regional massage as well as scrubs and body wraps. And although she is by no means claiming to be a doctor, she has done comprehensive research in herbal medicine.
Her business is small, and Tammaro seems to like it that way. "Being so small allows me to be more creative with advertising and how to make the business grow," she says. "I do it all myself, so I get to choose how and where I get the name of the company advertised." Tammaro serves as creator, producer, packager and distributor of her products.
Right now Relaxation Works products and services are only available at The Peacock Shoppe in Lakeville, Massachusetts and The Bancroft School. Customers living elsewhere can access the products on the web from Relaxation Works' MySpace page and their website, relaxationworks.net.
Utilizing her massage skills, Tammaro has grown her business by advertising as she works. Free samples are furnished in abundance to those she massages. She also takes part in many charity events like Children's Friend, which helps underprivileged kids, and she participates in events for the Shriners Hospital in Boston, which aids young burn victims.
Relaxation Works prides itself on being all-natural and organic. All ingredients are fresh and unrefined. Most products do not contain preservatives, which means most products will last only six to 12 months and will stay fresh longer when stored in the refrigerator. The few items that require preservatives are made from a natural additive that does not irritate the skin like those in most commercial products.
Tammaro is now setting up home spa parties where women of all ages can create and test products themselves using high-quality ingredients. "Unlike most home parties, where they just let you test the products and everything is based around purchasing something, these parties are meant to be more interactive," Tammaro says. "You pay in advance and then actually get to create something and take it home to use."
Having a full time job in the world of finances, working part time as a masseuse and what Tammaro describes as being more than full-time job of running Relaxation Works leaves her with little time for relaxing. A Cranberry Cocktail body scrub twice a week and then back to work. "I love doing this even though it's hard work," she says. "But for me, getting to do what I love is relaxing and extremely rewarding."

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Date: November 2006

We donated 40 samples of our Cranberry Cocktail Whipped Body Scrub to the November Sampler Campaign at Lemming Central (lemmingcentral.com). We also included a coupon for a free overstuffed sample of our whipped shea butter with any purchase on our website.

If you LOVE trying new and different bath & body products you will want to pick up one of these boxes at the website for about $20.00. It's a great way to sample all the different companies out there that make some great bath & body products.

Visit lemmingcentral.com for more details

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Date: August 19, 2006 (Taunton, MA)

Relaxation Works donated massage therapy services to the 13th annual Lobster Bake for the King Philip Shrine Club from the Taunton area. Our services brought in Over $140 dollars in just two and a half hours for administrating chair massage and all the patrons loved it!!

King Philip Shrine Club is a charity that provides all types of rehabilitating services for children burn victims. The Taunton King Philip Shrine Club is in charge of raising money for the transportation of the victims and their families.

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Date: 7/25/2006

Relaxation Works donated massage therapy Services to all the golfers at the 2nd Annual RIVASC Charity Golf Tournament: House vs. Senate.

On Monday July 24, 2006 Rhode Island Victims' Advocacy and Support Center will host its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Quidnessett Country Club North Kingstown, RI. RIVASC is a non profit agency offering free direct services to victims and their families following a violent crime; homicide, terrorism, mass victimizations (Station Nightclub fire), and vehicular crashes.(info taken from (http://community.abc6.com)

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UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS
Relection Works headlines the "Bundle of Joy" campaign for mothers.
By Kristen Tammaro
The fact is that my mom spends more time with strangers than family due to her heavy involvement with her commitment to the community and giving to those who are with out. She cares about issues that most people overlook and I am slowly (slower than I would like) understanding what it means to help others. I probably would have never hooked up with A Women's Concern if it wasn't for the fact that my car had broken down (again) and I needed to be toted around like a 14 year old for three weeks. One such evening included an event dinner at the Marriott Hotel north of Boston. The point is there is ALWAYS something good in everything bad and that night I found a cause that is out there to help women and couples with unexpected pregnancies.
We sat through speeches and pictures of babies and their families while enjoying the dinner and reading material. At the end of the night donation cards we passed out to each of the 40+ white linen tables.. I stuffed my donation and business card into the envelope along with my comment expressing my gratitude for such a great organization and that I would like to further help with donate some of Relaxation Works products to the Moms and Dads that seek these great services.
No less than two weeks later I received an email stating that they wanted to start up a service they provided for the moms two years ago. "We wanted to do something for the moms. They need to know they are important too." stated Gina Cavalluzzo, a volunteer at the Cape Cod location. Gina was in charge of putting together the gift bags for the Bundle of Joy Campaign back in 2004.
Now Relaxation Works is taking over the reigns for the 2006 campaign, donating body butters and scrubs. Each mom gets a gift bag filled with goodies after they have completed a Mommy & ME class which the center also provides as a free service. In addition to the products I have offered my massage therapy services. I thought chair massage might be nice for the mothers who visit the center in time of crisis. Sometimes people just need that comforting touch. It's amazing to see how just 15 minutes of chair massage can change someone's mood and emotional state. The power of touch is so beyond anything I've ever seen, but one thing is for sure, it works!!
About A Women's Concern
With 6 locations in Massachusetts and a couple more on the way in Miami FL, A Women's Concern is growing quickly and steadily. Each center offers free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, and free counseling. They offer counseling is and Mommy & ME classes as well. For more information contact awomensconcern.org

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History of Events & Charity

Crybaby Creation LLC........February/2006

We have donated 30 4oz. Dragon Tail Body scrubs to a charity event that is being put on by Chad Pennington (quarterback for the JETS). Each scrub will be included in gift baskets that are handed out to the celebrity guests and press. Crybaby Creations, LLC puts on this event. Check out their sight and support all the indie crafters!!

Bancroft School Of Massage Therapy.......December/2005

Relaxation Works donated a handful of massage butters to the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. Past Bancroft graduates come to speak to BSMT students about personal experiences, growth and downfalls of practicing massage therapy. Bancroft grads will receive a full size sample of massage butter in renewal scent. Each massage butter is preservative free and great for deep work.

40+ gift bags donated to a woman’s retreat………10/21/2005

Relaxation Works donated 40+ gift bags to a women's retreat located in Sharon, MA. Proudly named "Sweet Forgiveness", each woman will receive a bag filled with yummy samples to relax them while on their spiritually weekend. We wish all the women many relaxing moments!!

"All About You Day" > Taunton Ma ......MAY/2005

We are very excited to be a part of the "All about you day" presented by the Brick House School located in Taunton MA. This fundraiser earns money by selling tickets to a fair that is chockfull of services, hobbies and areas of interest that feed the women’s inner soul. Just in time for Mothers Day. I will be there with my massage chair giving all those mothers, grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters and friends hand massages. Many of Relaxation Works products will be on display for sale but the best part is that we are sponsoring the event with "free gift bags" filled with samples of our products for each ticket purchased. This fair has been postponed indefinitely so check back for a new date!

2006-06-06T09:54:00.000-07:00

In the News with Shama Shoes!!!!

Relaxation Works Cranberry Cocktail Whipped Shea Sugar Scrub was featured in Shama Shoes Trend Newsletter. Sign up for this unique newsletter that offers the newest trends in Beauty & Fashion. Visit their site and sign up for the newsletter!!

2006-06-06T07:54:00.000-07:00

Relaxation Works donated beautiful sample packs to Sheer Indulgence, a unique mobile spa company. Our products were featured in their SPA gift bags along side other women in business. Sheer Indulgence offers relaxation on the go at their waterfront property as well as at your own personal location or corporate event. Linda Joy is a LMT (licensed massage therapist), editor/Publisher of Aspire Magazine, and owner of Sheer Indulgence.

2006-06-06T07:22:00.001-07:00

We have been busy with helping Children's Friend

Recently I was given the opportunity to donate my massage therapy services to a charity events for Children's Friend, an organization that helps young, underprivileged children. Children's Friend held a charitable walk at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence RI on Saturday June 3rd, 2006. I was able to meet Director Beth Sousa and Executive Director Lenette Azzi-Lessing; which by the way loved my massage:) I was blown away by their kindness and wonderful approach towards helping children and their families. These women are truly wonderful and so appreciative of the services that myself and another
therapist were able to offer. This was a great opportunity to expose Relaxation
Works to the Roads Island community. Check out Nicole who was my contact to this great event. She is the powerhouse and owner behind ELITE EVENT PRODUCTIONS, a great event planning company.

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Welcome to Relaxation Works, A place to find out what goes on behind the scenes at our bath & body company. Not only will you get the inside scoop on local & national happens that Relaxation Works is involved in but also the wave of excitement this company is taking by storm. My RW CREW (as I like to call them) and I welcome you into our world and can't wait to tell you all about it!