Butterfly Express Blends

I came across this most helpful resource from Butterfly Express.  This PDF document is an easy way to see all of the blends they offer and is a quick reference sheet.  You can also print it out to keep at home or tucked inside your essential oil reference books. 

Butterfly Express Blends

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The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple: Book Review

For those of you who want to take your understanding of essential oils to the "how they do what they do" level, I recommend reading The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple (God's Love Manifest in Molecules) by David Stewart, PhD, DNM. It is truly a thick book of chemistry put into everyday language, real life situations, & understandable theory for the use of essential oils. This kind of information can train you to choose which oils are better for which desired outcome & how to use the oils you have more diversely.
For example, "essential oils possess homeostatic intelligence." Pg. 59 this means they work to balance the biological functions of an organism. One oil can work differently in people depending on their bodies' needs. "Oregano oil will kill hostile microbes while nurturing those that are friendly. Myrtle oil is an adaptigen that can stimulate an increase or a decrease in thyroid activity depending on a person's condition." Pg. 60
It is also chocked full of charts and lists to help you understand how oils fit into different classifications.
Reading this book took my understanding of oils from merely looking up a symptom and following the recommended use of it to scanning ingredient lists of blends and being able to visualize how each component would effect a certain medical problem or body part & work synergistically together. It has also empowered me to think creatively about how to use oils and problem solve with a wider range of tools.
The book is arranged in such a way that it reads easily (very short sections) but also can be referenced quickly (thorough Table of Contents & Index.) It contains an excellent glossary & extensive bibliography. Stewart reviews many other essential oil books in the beginning and the end of the book has a resource section for more books, DVD'S, & training in essential oils.

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Relaxing Raindrop Technique

My sweet husband surprised me with a birthday trip to Glen Rose Texas to stay at the Anderson Creek Cabins. He picked this particular place because the owner Shirley Anderson, offered the rain drop technique as a special side service.

The rain drop technique was made popular by Young Living. In basic terms it is a system of applying oils to the feet and spine that will align electrical energies in your body and give you a good body reset. It is often used to strengthen the body in healing disease especially viral or long term illness or it can just be a relaxing experience to help you unwind. Of all the oils applied during the technique, all of them are powerful and minister to many organs in your body. Click HERE to read more about the rain drop technique.

She has a massage table in her loft and she had me expose my back and feet. She then applied the 9 oils to my feet including: Millenia (Valor), Thyme, Oregano, cypress, wintergreen, basil, and peppermint. Then she moved to my spine and using feathering and massage techniques she applied the above oils as well as Marjoram and Warm Down (Aroma Seiz). Overall the massage and application felt wonderful. The Oregano oil did burn a little, but it dissipated and didn't leave any lasting irritation. I felt so relaxed and at peace the rest of the day.

If you are interested in experiencing the rain drop technique, and have a willing friend or spouse, you can purchase a step by step video from Young Living. However you can also contact Shirley Anderson and schedule an appointment for an hour of relaxation. There are some wonderful activities in Glen Rose for the entire family so why not drop your family off at Dinosaur World and you head over for some pampering.

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Butterfly Miracles with Essential Oils Book Review

This book written by Laree Westover is a wonderful beginners guide to essential oils. Laree, the owner and founder of Butterfly Express has a simple, yet engaging style of writing that makes learning about essential oils easy and entertaining. I had the book about a year before I actually made it all the way through, however I was able to start using the book right away by skipping to the reference sections of the book. She has a very helpful chart of common ailments and the most common oils to use in treatment. Laree also has listed every single oil and blend Butterfly Express sells with detailed information about both physical and emotional uses for the oils and the most common application methods. In addition the book includes a wonderful pregnancy and hormone section. Most recently as I have started to delve into the more scientific and deeper levels of essential oils, I have discovered very insightful introductions to those topics such as blending, notes, and medical terms. Overall I would highly recommend this book to any beginning or intermediate oil user. It is an inexpensive resource that I use 2-3 times a week in searching for information.

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