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July 2010
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Aromatherapy Essential Oil Newsletter
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Greetings!
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Hi Everyone, Happy July to one
and all!
Next month my company, Green Valley Aromatherapy, will turn 16 years old! I am
giving us a pat on the back considering the economic times we are living in and
a pat on the back to you, our customers, for making it all possible. In our August newsletter we will tell you more about our Sweet 16 Anniversary celebrations and our special offers. Like all teenagers
Green Valley has had its challenges along the way and, like the majority of
teenagers, it has survived to tell the story. I often think I should write a book called "The
Life and Times of Green Valley Aromatherapy." We have had so many interesting experiences, staff and customers!
We have had a very
wet spring here on Vancouver Island. The gardens are looking wonderful - full of
colour and weeds! As I could
not get out to the garden, I had a feverish attack on spring cleaning the house
which resulted in moving furniture around, weeding out the surplus and a garage
sale and then of course a bad back. When will I learn? I tried a hot bath with
Chamomile, Marjoram, Eucalyptus Radiata and Lavender. It felt wonderful! I laid
there until the water was too cool, then I couldn't get out. Now I know what a
beached whale feels like. I have started
introducing Montmorency (our polydactyl cat, for those who don't know ) to the
great outdoors on dry evenings. Being such a timid cat I did not think he would
like it but he does. He disappears into the trees and we do not see him for a
few hours. He still will not
come in if we have visitors or if I am moving around. He likes me to be sitting quietly so that he can come on my knee for a cuddle in safety.
Watch for our new pricelist which will be
coming out in September. We have added some of the new products that you have
requested.
Aromatically
yours,
Barb
Barb Greenwood, RMT, RA
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Quotes
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Midsummer Night
Itch
n.m BodeckerMosquito is
out,
its the end of the
day.
She's humming and
hunting,
her evening
away.
Who knows why such
hunger
arrives on such
wings
at sundown? I
guess
its the nature of
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Hours
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We are open:
Mon - Thurs, 9-4 PST
Please note we will be closed on Thursday July 1, 2010 to observe Canada Day. |
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| Overseas Shipping Rates
Please note that effective June 20, 2010 we have reduced our overseas shipping rates. New rates will affect countries including Britain, Australia, Japan, China and Taiwan. If you have any questions about this change, please contact Emma.
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Spiritual Aromatherapy
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Being a visual
person, Barb envisions a person like a target - rings around a bulls
eye. What Barb sees is the soul/spirit lives in the bulls eye of
a target. To her mind if the soul/spirit is content, balanced
and healthy
then it follows that the other layers of the person will be too. She
encourages people to start there and work outwards. Take some time to
examine how you feel,
try to listen to your spirit, or what your body needs to function and
keep you
a whole healthy person.
Several years ago Green Valley
Aromatherapy developed a line of spiritual
essential oil blends to help you to connect with your spirit and to help you on your spiritual journey.
Surround
yourself with these oils for support. Make
them part of your everyday life. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed or
panicky, sit somewhere quiet, add your essential oil to a carrier oil or cream. Rub your hands
briskly until
they are warm. Cup them over your nose and breath
deeply.
"There is nothing less scientific than to deny
something because it can not be explained."
Dr Jean
Valnet, French Aromatherapist
All the spiritual oil blends are on sale for the month of July at 15% off.
In addition, we
have grouped six of them together to create a support team of sorts. The six oils include:
Peace. Everyone
needs some of this
some of the time. Try using it when you want to meditate and listen to
your inner being. Peace will help you to block out thoughts that are not
about
you and your welfare, so that you can focus.
Solace is a blend of
essential
oils designed to help you through the 5 stages
of grief. It is important to keep in mind that grief is a healthy
emotion to work through.
Transitions was created to
help
motivate change and assist through difficult times of transition.
Empower yourself ready for
this
journey of personal growth. Keep your mind on your goal.
Higher Being. If this is
where you are aiming to be, this blend of essential oils will
help you to stay connected.
Nurturance. Just in case you
fall off
the wagon, Nurturance is there to comfort and encourage you, by wrapping
you in
its wonderful aroma.
Individually $45.00. Spiritual Support Team - $39.00
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Essential Oil Profile - Petitgrain Essential Oil
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Petitgrain - citrus aurantium
Though it is not a popular oil, we like to add Petitgrain essential oil to aromatherapy blends because it is a middle note and it is known for its rich
earthiness. It several useful properties. It is:- antidepressant
- antiseptic
- antispasmodic
- deodorant
- nervine
- sedative
and it
is wonderful to use when one has that nervous, overwhelmed, exhausted feeling - when you seem to be working hard and
getting nowhere.
Valerie Ann Worwood, in her book Fragrant Heavens says we need Petitgrain essential oil when we are vulnerable, fragile
and taking things a little to personally. She
also says it encourages harmony, upliftment, joy, inner vision, strength, self
confidence and expressiveness. We all need some of this at times.
Petitgrain is an oil that is obtained from the steam distillation of the
leaves and young tips of twigs of the bitter orange tree. This oil has a fresh,
flowery, light perfume resembling its cousin Neroli. Chemically it shares many
of the same properties as Neroli. Some of its constituents are linalyl acetate,
geranyl acetate, and linalol, with some areas of origin being Paraguay and the
Mediterranean region. Petitgrain is a wonderful oil to use for insomnia, especially if the insomnia
is a result of loneliness and depression. It is an antidepressant (great for
Seasonal Affective Disorder) and NOT photo toxic, making it a useful addition to
body lotions for use throughout the day.
In skin care, Petitgrain is helpful to control the over production of sebum
and is a gentle antiseptic. For skin that is prone to acne this oil is a great
addition to a regular skin care regime. Note: this oil should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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FaceBook
| For those of you who haven't yet checked us out on Facebook, here are some great reasons to:
- We often post advance notice of sales and specials
- We share aromatherapy ideas, news and articles of interest
- We share discussions about aromatherapy. Some of the topics in June 2010 were:
- Aromatherapy & West Nile Virus
- The farming and processing side of essential oils
- UK Aromatherapy Awareness Week
- Internal use of Essential Oils
- Aromatherapy with Cancer Patients
- Organic Essential Oils
- The Antiviral Activity of Essential Oils
- Using Lavender Essential Oil as a Natural Herbicide
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15%
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Spiritual Essential Oils Blends
From July 1-31, 2010, receive a 15% OFF Spiritual Essential Oil Blends.
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Offer Expires: July 31, 2010
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Refer-a-Friend Program
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Our new Refer-a-Friend Program rewards you when you spread the word
about Green Valley Aromatherapy. Each time a new customer mentions to us that you have told them about us, we will put a $10 credit on your account with us. The next time you order, ask us to apply all your Refer-a-Friend credits to your order.
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