Essential Oil Tip - Orange

Expressed from the rind, orange essential oil has many health benefits:  anti-inflammatory, calming, sedative, relaxant, anticoagulant, circulatory stimulant, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, cancer, heat palpation, scurvy, jaundice, bleeding, heartburn, relaxed throat, prolapse of the uterus and the anus, diarrhea, and blood in the feces.  Angina ( false), cardiac spasm, insomnia & menopause.  Anti-tumoral, rich in limonene, which has been extensively studied for its ability to combat tumor growth in over 50 clinical studies.  

A 1995 Mie University study found that citrus essential oils boosted immunity,  are psychologically refreshing, emotionally uplifting, induced relaxation, reduced  anxiety, depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). and Alzheimer’s.  Other uses:  Orange Oil may help appetite, bones (rickets), bronchitis, respiratory infections, indigestion (Dilute for infants: helps them sleep), dull and oily complexion, dermatitis, wrinkles, digestive system, lowers high cholesterol, mouth ulcers, muscle soreness, sedation, tissue repair, and fluid retention.   Orange essential oil is uplifting and works as an anti-depressant. 

I take several essential oils mixed in my NingXia Red and a drop of the Orange essential oil makes it taste like a wonderful burst of sunshine!

For our "pet" birds, they LOVE the citrus oils. Make up a spray bottle with Orange, Lemon & Lavender essential oils and spritz on their feathers.  You'll be amazed at the dramatic change in their behavior as they love the uplifting effects these oils have on their life. To make your own feather spray, take a 4 oz spray bottle and fill it with distilled water.  At about 10 drops each of Orange and Lemon therapeutic-grade essential oils (Young Living Brand) and spritz the feathers. Happy Bird!

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Looking inside yourself

Do you often have a feeling of loneliness even in a crowded room or busy life? So many of us feel like we are very, very alone in a world that just seems to pass us by without caring what we are experiencing.  Some may even think that "I'll be happy if I could just get (fill in the blank)."  But even if we got that thing or attained that status, we would be happy for a while then the feeling of loneliness would slowly creep back in to our life.

The only true fulfillment we can experience is when we connect to our source of Divine energy. It doesn't matter what you call this "source" it is the thing that shows us that we are all connected and that all things are intertwined.  Therefore, we need all the things in our life to make us whole.

So often we seek answers outside of ourselves. Constantly asking others what we should be doing and how we should be approaching things.  While it is a good, healthy activity to seek the advise of wise friends, we must realize that all the answers to all the questions are inside of ourselves.  We just need to quiet our minds and ask the questions.  When was the last time you asked yourself "what advise would I give myself if I were my own best friend?"  All too often we rush into the direction others point us, all the while our heart is pulling us towards a different path. Sometimes saying "this seems hard."  It's just our heart trying to straighten us out!

I do seek inspiration in others but I strive to "own" my messages.  I close my eyes and ask my spiritual guides to help me express my thoughts and feelings in a true, authentic fashion.  It is amazing what they tell me to do when I open and listen with my heart.  When a message aligns with your heart passion, you feel it lock in, you feel the truth align with your energy.  When this happens, nothing can keep it down!

I challenge you to spend a few minutes with yourself. Ask, "what would I tell ME if I were my own best friend?"  Then have the courage to take your own advice.

Affirmation from the Healing Fairies: "I have great beauty and light inside of me right now. I tap in to all of the knowledge of the Universe."