GERANIUM AFTER SWIMMING
This post is contributed by One Drop member – Deny Sentosa
Kids love swimming. My girl is no exception. But do you know that Chlorine added in the pool can be dry on the skin and hair as well as causing flu like symptoms which follow 24 hours after that. At least that was what happened to my girl often in the past.(Edit: Pool swimming can cause congestion, sinus pain, and sinus headaches. There are two main culprits for these issues: chlorine and pressure changes from underwater swimming.
Bacteria, viruses, or fungi in pool water can enter the nasal passages, which can lead to inflammation and even cause infections. Chlorine, however, is an even more common cause for post-swim sinus problems. The chlorine in pools can cause inflammation in the lining of the sinuses—sinusitis—as well as inflammation in the lining of the nasal passages—rhinitis. This can last as long as one to two weeks, which is definitely not something you want to have to deal with.
Pressure changes in the sinus cavities can block the nasal passages and cause discomfort. When diving and swimming beneath the water, the pressure in your sinuses has to equilibrate with the pressure under the water. When chlorine and chemicals in the pool irritate the nose, mucus becomes thick and the sinuses become plugged. This prevents your sinuses from adjusting to pressure changes and the build up of pressure can cause sinus headaches. Plugged sinus cavities also cause sinus infections because the blockage prevents the clearance of viruses and bacteria that have entered the nasal cavities. In addition, trapped liquid can develop into an infection. This blockage is why swimming often worsens the symptoms of a cold or sinus infection.)
These few months, I have been experimenting and reading. I found one article about Geranium for chlorine. I use my own way to apply instead of following the article.
I apply on her soles AFTER she showers. She smells like flowers. But the best is no runny nose after swimming as well as next day. Geranium is great for liver as well as warming up after swimming.
Update from my Kai: “At Winter Harvest – the assistant Farm manager shared how he personally found Geranium oil drastically alkalizes the very hard water they have.”
Additional information for Geranium:
This oil is great for lymphatic system. Do you know, if you lymphatic system is sluggish, i.e. you’re not active in your daily life, your “waste disposal” system will be stagnant at one place and may cause inflammation. In our body system, lymphatic system is the only organ that needs to be stimulated for circulation. Geranium stimulates lymphatic system so that wastes can be disposed through liver or urinary or integumentary systems. My friend loves to use Geranium on her face as part of her daily skin routines. Her skin is healthy and pores are smaller now. I like to combine Geranium and Patchouli as deodorant (interchangeable with Lime) if I want floral scent as well as stimulating lymphatic system (underarms are one of major drainage in lymphatic system).
Deny is a member of OneDrop. She and her team supports oil users via their blog https://greathealthstartsfromnow.wordpress.com/. If you like Deny’s articles and would like to purchase the Young Living oils, please feel free to get in touch with Deny or sign up directly here.
MY OILY MOTHERHOOD JOURNEY
This post is contributed by One Drop member – Rachel Wong
My journey with these amazing oils started in 2013 when my friend Yanni called me out of the blue one day to have coffee.
She started sharing with me about how the oils helped her cute little Ray Ray recovered from HFMD completely in a remarkable few days. I thought, hmmm, that’s pretty awesome and she asked if I would like to try.
To be honest, I was pretty skeptical at first because I have been involved in MLM before and whilst I learnt a lot, I lost even more financially. Hence, my apprehension; but I was intrigued by the natural benefits of the oils and decided to just put my one big fat toe in first to “try it out”.
So I signed up under Essential Rewards and bought 100PV worth of oils and I was really excited to get started!!! Ya you guessed it, there was no stopping for me after that hahaha! I wanted everything on the shelf and those days, the office was at the Concourse building and the reception was small and the queues were lonnnnnggggg!! It was a very tight squeeze and there was once I had to wait for 3 hours to collect my oils but that didn’t stop me from buying and my friends said I was “off my rockers”!!!
I started researching on the oils on the internet and devoured as much information as I could by reading books, attending classes and practicing RDT on my friends who were willing “guinea pigs” to let me wield my raindrop touches on their bodies and boy, did they enjoy it I must say.
My enthusiasm became pretty infectious, in both the good and bad ways. Good in that my good friends became wonderful oilers as they too saw how the oils have helped improve their family’s health and the visits to the doctors became few and far in between. Bad in that, my very own children (all 4 who are now young adults) would roll their eyes every time I shoved an oil into their hands and say “use this instead of your medication for your headaches and cramps” and they would politely refuse my great offer. So sad hor? But you know, this is one persistent mama. I never gave up and over time, they started using the oils just to stop me from nagging at them. Now, they come to me and ask me for the oils instead!! So I’m proud to say I’m one happy gleeful mama! God works in miraculous ways indeed!
I am a Christian and one of the ways I use the oils is to pray over them and use them as anointing oils as I pray for the sick and for those who need counsel and help. In the Bible, this is how the Israelites would use the oils to anoint their newborn and for embalming the dead. The oils were also used to heal the sick and fill the tabernacle with the sweet aroma of the oils and spices. It is so heartening for me to know that what works so many thousands of years ago still works today.
For me personally, the strong work ethics and the integrity of Young Living’s Seed to Seal promise convinced me that Young Living products is the best in the market so far. Yes, there are many good companies out there but because I have experienced the goodness of the oils, I can give them a thumbs up with great confidence. Back in 2015, I witnessed the entire process and even participated in the production when I visited the Idaho Farm for Winter Harvest together with a bunch of energetic like minded oilers thanks to Kai who organized it in a jiffy! It was most memorable and the experience is deeply etched in my mind and heart and that’s what spurs me on on this “oily” journey to continue to share and help promote well being and good health naturally to everyone I meet.
It’s hard to not talk about the oils. On my travels with my friends, to them I have earned the nickname “Dr Oily” hahahaha!!! It’s funny how they come to me for my arsenal of oils whenever they are not feeling well during our holiday and it’s also so comforting to me when I see them recovering so much faster without medication.
It has been an awesome 4 years so far and I know for sure, for many more years to come. Honestly, ranks and the monetary rewards are not important to me at this point. Helping others to see that there are alternatives to better one’s health and live a prescription and chemical free lifestyle gives me more satisfaction and joy.
God created everything naturally. Man corrupted it all. It’s good to go back and live our lives the way God intended, for us to enjoy the goodness and benefits of His creation manifested in these beautiful oils.
If you like my articles and would like to purchase the Young Living oils, please drop me a message at raykuan.tan@yahoo.com. I would love to support you in using the oils for yourself and your loved ones.
WHO AND WHAT IS THIEVES?
This post is contributed by One Drop founder – Kai Tan
It is perhaps one of the most baffling names used on any essential oils. If you don’t know the story, it simply does not make sense at all.
History has a true tale that in the 1800s, some thieves took to stealing from the dead and dying who suffered from the deadly black plague. How they survived being near these unfortunate dead was nothing short of a miracle – they used nature’s best gifts for protection. In this case, they had rubbed the spices of Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus Radiata, Rosemary plus the fruit Lemon – all over themselves; having heard of the natural protective elements in them. When they were eventually captured and their secret spilled, the “thieves blend” ironically became heroic. And today, this powerful mix has become an essential oil blend that allows the very essences of these ingredients to be richly distilled and used to support the immune system.
Thieves, naturally became the most popular essential oil blend in Young Living. It was very quickly transformed into an extensive range of home care products that families are desperately looking for, that provides strong cleaning yet remains completely safe when our families get in contact with it.
Toxic free. Plant-based. Essential oil-infused.
Chuck out the chemicals [Click here to read how they are silently eating into our homes]. And for holy moly sake – switch over to be safe.
Let’s not bore you with all the technicalities here. I’ve compiled here some tips and astonishing learning facts instead of the Thieves range that will make your head turn!
1. Thieves Household Cleaner
- Soak heavily greased pots and pans with 1-2caps of the solution plus hot water. Add some baking soda in and grease scrubs off easy
- It’s so green and clean you can use 1 cap of this with a tub of warm water for a smelly foot soak. Think dettol but sans the harshness.
- Oh quarantining your little bubs from school germs? Creative mums have actually found this useful for a quick little soak and scrub too.
2. Thieves Laundry Soap
- Laundry soaps typically do not completely wash off after several rinse. Normal chemical based laundry soap therefore leaves traces of harsh cleaning chemical in the fibers of our clothing that are irritating the skin as you wear them.
- If you are dealing with sensitive skin issues, replacing harsh commercial cleaners with Thieves Laundry Soap will support your skin health.
3. Thieves Spray
- Keep this handy in your handbag. Public toilet seats, baby changing tops can do with some sanitising
- Travel with the Thieves Spray. You never know when you need a purifying spray down – motion sickness mess, travelling on a plane or train with a sneezing few; or stuck in a seat with a funky smelling passenger.
- Have a cat like mine that throws up fur-balls on carpets, table tops or bed? Thieves spray works like magic.
4. Thieves Hand Sanitiser
- The active ingredient in most antibacterial products including commercial hand sanitisers is triclosan – an antibacterial agent that kills bacteria and inhibits bacterial growth. But not only does triclosan kill bacteria, it also has been shown to kill human cells.
- Stick to the plant-based Thieves Hand Sanitiser for a natural on-the-go clean-up.
5. Thieves Fruit and Vegetable Spray (or Soak)
- A healthy diet begins with lots of fruits and vegetables, but some of your family’s favorites may contain startling amounts of harmful pesticides. In developing children, pesticide exposure contributes to neurological problems, which impair learning, memory and attention.
- Thieves Fruit and Veggie Soak contains Young Living’s three exclusive essential oil blends—DiGize, Thieves, and Purification; that effectively washes and cleanse fruits and vegetables.
- Thieves Fruit and Veggie Spray contains Thieves and Lime Essential oils; offering ease to clean your fruits on-the-go!
6. Thieves Aromabright Toothpaste
- Fluoride has been in the spotlight as a chemical that our current lifestyle is allowing a higher than usual amount in. Many are beginning to source for alternatively oral care that does not include fluoride. Thieves Aromabright Toothpaste offers a fluoride-free alternative.
- Many have found the this toothpaste have helped them effectively upkeep gum health and some have reported bleeding gums to have stopped.
7. Thieves Mouthwash
- This fluoride-free mouthwash offers excellent support for the gums and teeth
- Gargling the Thieves mouthwash has kept scratchy throats or ulcers at bay
- Small amounts of the mouthwash has also been used to disinfect cuts and scratches
8. Thieves Dental Floss
- Formulated with the power of Thieves essential oil blend, Thieves Dental Floss efficiently and effectively keeps bacteria at bay.
- The floss is saturated twice, locking in double protection to freshen your breath and providing longer-lasting results to promote healthy gums.
9. Thieves Foaming Handsoap.
- Another triclosan-free home care product that provides the protection and cleanliness without the harmful chemicals
- SLS and Paraben in typical commercial handsoaps contain ingredients that have been extensively researched to be hormone-disrupting. The Thieves Handwash offers none of these tough ingredients to safe-keep our health.
Should you like to purchase the Young Living oils, please drop me a message at kai@onedrop.sg. I would love to support you in using the oils for yourself and your loved ones.
YOUNG LIVING INDONESIA OPENING
This post is contributed by One Drop founder – Kai Tan
This day will mark a sweet sweet beginning for the Grand Opening of the Young Living Indonesia office. It has certainly been the dream and wish of many from as long as 3 years ago, to have the essential oils become part of families all over Indonesia.
As a a culture that richly adores traditional spices and herbs, essential oils with their uplifting and nourishing properties can only be easily welcomed into homes and infused into all aspects of daily life in Indonesia.
(Photo courtesy of Kitty Chen)
And oh are we proud to have more than a thousand One Drop Indonesian members! This number is rapidly growing under the passionate and heart-centered leadership of some of our best leaders. A day before the grand opening, One Droppers from all around Indonesia gathered for an evening of gorgeous food, fellowship and appreciation of each person’s amazing contribution to the growth of this market.
From left to right: Kitty Chen, Deny Sentosa and Norce Putri (Photo courtesy of Kitty Chen)
We took the opportunity to particularly acknowledge these 3 ladies – Deny Sentosa (our no-nonsense Dr and Platinum leader), Norce Putri (our inspiring and driven Gold leader); and Kitty Chen (our God-centred and super joyous Gold leader). Their persevering attitude to serve, to love and to rise above all odds has been nothing short of miraculous. It was an opportunity to celebrate the anointing of leadership upon these wonderful ladies that many may not understand can be a lonely journey. I have watched them (and also many other amazing One Drop leaders) humble themselves to work unacknowledged, sought to stick to principles and values and not take short cuts; and just love and love on their teams even when unappreciated. And I am truly humbled we have the privilege to become friends, to work alongside; and to cast our vision of serving and empowering others to be stewards of their own wellness.
Indonesia – having now become a registered office, means you may easily share nature’s best kept secrets (essential oils of course!) with friends and family based in the country. Sharing doesn’t get easier as Indonesia offers a super no-frill membership at only 100,000 Rps (approximately SGD10). The classic Premium Starter Kit which is an absolute steal for 10+2 oils (Stressaway + Aromaease) is definitely available too. These allow someone to get the product at member prices and begin to enjoy the benefits of the oils in every home around the world. Exactly as Gary Young has envisioned.
The Young Living Indonesia address is at:
PT. Young Living Indonesia
Gedung Agro Plaza Lantai Dasar
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kavling X-2, No.1
Jakarta 12950, Indonesia
Contact the office at
Telephone: 021-80825999 (Hunting)
Email: orders.ID@youngliving.com
Member Services: custserv.ID@youngliving.com
View the Indonesia price list here.
If you are looking to register as a member, look up a One Drop leader here or member as your referring Enroller and Sponsor to be supported by the One Drop Team!
THE LOVE BUTTON
Which Essential Oils to Enhance Sexual Intimacy?
This post is contributed by One Drop member – Connie Chua
Hi! Thank you again for visiting my blog. You may want to visit my previous post as this is part 2 of enhancing sexual intimacy.
As promised, I will now share how learning about the specific essential oils from Young Living and the love button has helped moved up a notch in our intimacy level after 20 years in our marriage! I will do my best to share as openly as I can without being overly explicit. It is after all a very private intimate level and yet I know many of you who are reading this will benefit from my sharing.
Firstly, knowing where your love button is located is of vital importance when you want to reach that peak. It is actually part of the female sexual organ called clitoris. This is highly sensitive to arousal and it has been found to serve no other purpose except for sexual pleasure! The tip of the love button is very similar to the tip of a penis but with more than 8000 nerve endings! As you can see in the picture below, it looks as small as a pea behind the labia, while the rest of it is covered underneath the clitoral hood and inside the vagina. Upon physical touch like petting, blood circulation around the area is increased and it protrudes even more as the vulva opens up when more blood rushes in.
To quicken the blood flow so that the area becomes engorged, simply apply cypress essential oil diluted with vegetable oils like v6 oil, olive oil, coconut oil or sweet almond oil near the pelvic area. You may want to put 2 drops onto your palm and massage along the inner thighs towards the crease of the legs. It would be good to prepare a bottle of diluted cypress oil beside the bed for convenience. Time to slather it on each other’s thighs and feel the adrenalin flowing in!
If you have made the oily potion that I’ve suggested in the previous post, you may want to apply them instead. With greater blood flow being circulated around the vagina, touching the love button now will most likely lead to a great sense of euphoria! Yes, I kid you not! By now, the clitoral hood which covers the love button would have been retracted and thereby made the love button more accessible. This is also known as clitoral erection.
As the vulva swells and prepares itself to receive the penis, the vagina gets wetter, more stretchy and relaxed. This eliminates the discomfort and sometimes painful intercourse if the woman has not been aroused long enough. The husband really should take the time to stimulate the wife by using the above suggested techniques. Maybe let the wife lead the husband as they will find greater sexual fulfillment when both learn to tango on the bed. In my opinion, forget about finding the G-spot which is hidden further deep inside the vagina. Stimulating the love button is much easier and many women have found themselves climaxing faster without trying to locate the elusive G-spot.
“But what if the husband is not able to sustain the erection long enough before the wife reaches a climax?” You may wonder. Try applying Goldenrod essential oil onto his love stones a.k.a. his testicles. Just never on the snake eye. DON’T. DO. THAT. EVER. Or that may spell the end of a sensual night. You may instead apply Idaho Blue Spruce regularly onto his outer ankles to boost his testosterone level. Adding 60ml of Ningxia Red as daily supplement will also increase his energy level and may help his “soldier” to stay firm for a longer period.
I sincerely hope the above sharing will be helpful for you and your spouse. Remember that physical oneness has to be intentional as well as being loving. Adding the essential oils have greatly enhanced my intimacy level with my husband and it is my desire to help you achieve that, too, with your spouse. E-mail me or contact your friend who has introduced you to Young Living Essential Oils if you need further explanation.
Connie is a member of OneDrop. She and her team supports oil users via their website. If you like Connie’s articles and would like to purchase the Young Living oils, please feel free to get in touch with Connie via email or sign up directly here.
