Saturday, May 28, 2011

Essential Oils and Chakras Part Four; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; 3rd Chakra or the Solar Plexus Chakra

3rd Chakra or the Solar Plexus Chakra
Understanding the solar plexus chakra, essential oils, gemstones, crystals, flower essences, sounds and notes used to help balance the solar plexus chakra, angelic aid in balancing as well as which essential oils to use, and how to use them.
If you missed part one, see it here; Essential Oils and Chakras Part One; Introduction to Using Essential Oils for Balancing the Chakras , it will help you understand the basis of this series of articles on  balancing the chakras with essential oils. Also, see Essential Oils and Chakras Part Two; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; The Root Chakra , and Essential Oils and Chakras Part Three; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; The Sacral Chakra .

The Solar Plexus Chakra; 3rd Chakra (Manipura);
The Solar Pluxus Chakra, navel chakra, or third chakra, is also known in Sanskrit as Manipura. The third chakra is located at the solar plexus, or center of the belly, and is the seat of our power which focuses on confidence, will-power, metabolism and mental focus, as well as being associated with our internal ancient knowing, linear thinking and our mental body. The element associated with the solar plexus chakra is Fire- regulating the digestive organs, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen,
stomach, duodenum and small intestine, and is located at the 8th thoracic vertebrae, and also regulates digestive system, adrenals, stomach, liver, and our gall bladder . The solar plexus chakra is at the 8th thoracic vertebrae, and also regulates digestive system, adrenals, stomach, liver, and our gall bladder . Our self-confidence and self-esteem reside in the solar plexus chakra empowering and protecting us from negative energy. When the naval chakra is open we are decisive, motivated and in control of our actions and energies. If the naval chakra is closed we are passive and indecisive, often confused and we have low energy and are apathetic. We don't get what we want and have a hard time making decisions about how to change. We may even be jealous or have an inflated ego when the solar plexus chakra is out of balance causing indigestion, constipation and liver problems. Many times disfunction of the solar plexus chakra will materialize as; stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, diabetes, pancreantitis, indigestion, anorexia/bulimia, hepatitis, cirrhosis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, and colon diseases. Associations of the solar plexus chakra also include the corresponding color; yellow which symbolizes warm sunshine, happiness and joy, but also relates to cowardice and confidence. 

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Essential Oils and Chakras Part Five; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; 4th Chakra or the Heart Chakra

If you missed part one, see it here; Essential Oils and Chakras Part One; Introduction to Using Essential Oils for Balancing the Chakras and Part Two; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; The Root Chakra ,and   Part Three; The Sacral Chakra. , and Part Four; The Solar Plexus Chakra .

Using essential oils is only one part of balancing the chakras, but can be a very helpful addition to your holistic regiment. They just happen to be my favorite part of the equation. With their wonderful aromas, they can really put you in the mood and help set the stage for real healing and opening. Read on to find out all about the heart chakra, the essential oils to use, the sounds and notes to use, the crystals & gemstones as well as which angel to call upon to aid in balancing your heart chakra...

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Essential Oils and Chakras Part Seven; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; 6th Chakra or the Third Eye Chakra

Essential Oils and Chakras Part Seven; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; 6th Chakra or the Third Eye Chakra
Understanding the third eye chakra, essential oils, gemstones, crystals, flower essences, sounds and notes used to help balance the 6th chakra, angelic aid in balancing the 6th chakra, as well as which essential oils to use, and how to use them...
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Essential Oils and Chakras Part Two; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; The Root Chakra

If you missed part one, see it here; Essential Oils and Chakras Part One; Introduction to Using Essential Oils for Balancing the Chakras , it will help you understand the basis of this series of articles on  balancing the chakras with essential oils.

I have been studying essential oils for over 20 years now, and have always been interested in the spiritual side of how nature can help elevate our minds, bodies, and spirits. True, they have many physical properties that aid us in bettering our lives, beauty, and health, (for instance; How to Cure Frizzy Hair with Essential Oils , or Many Helpful Suggestions on Uses of Essential Oils , and How to Use Essential Oils for Healthy Hair,) as well as properties that can help us mentally (such as; Can Essential Oils Help with Depression & Anxiety? Using Aromatherapy as a Mood Regulator , or List of Essential Oils for Specific Emotions ), but nature's gifts can also help us spiritually to balance, heighten, and elevate our spiritual sides as well. Sometimes, just the scent alone of certain plants or flowers can take me away to a magical and spiritual place where I am connected to all things, to all people - the whole universe as "ONE" life conglomeration of light and love. I am always in awe of the magic that surrounds us on a daily basis.

Our chakras, or energy centers, hold a mystical and magical form of light, and when in balance with these energies we can become even more than we are; what we are truly meant to be. I love how Anita Slotte describes the chakras, her words ring true and have a musical quality to them. Here is a snippet of her description of what chakras are,
"The chakras are the ancient depositories of all the divine energy given to humanity at the beginning of time. They are "The seven Spirits" guiding us on our path of transformation, our initiation into the mysteries of life. The knowledge and use of chakras as a means to spiritual awakening has been recognised through the ages in all the great religions in one form or another." See the rest of her " Tools for Transformation " on her webpage.

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Natural Remedies for Allergies, Allergen Home Spray Recipe, and Allergy Relief Blend Recipe

Living with allergies is no fun, and can be completely miserable for those who suffer with them. Even the simple act of getting out of bed may be too much for those who have a terrible case of allergies.
And with all the over-the-counter medicines, you never really know what synthetic chemicals you are putting into your body. Some of the chemicals in these products may make the allergies you are suffering with even worse, and almost as bad, mask the problems so they are never really rid of the root causes completely. I think this is just another reason people are turning to natural remedies.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Natural Perfumers Guild Professional Suppliers Stores Members & Associates

Natural Perfumers Guild Members
PROFESSIONAL PERFUMERS
AbdesSalaam Attar - Dominique Dubrana
A Wing and A Prayer Perfumes - Jane Cate
Anu's Essentials - Anu Prestonia
Anya's Garden Perfumes - Anya McCoy
April Aromatics - Tanja Bochnig
A Perfume Organic - Amanda Walker
Artemisia Natural Perfumes - Lisa Fong
Ascent Natural Perfumes - Rohanna Goodwin Smith
Bellyflowers Perfumes - Elise Pearlstine
BioScent by Dupetit - Alfredo duPetit
DSH Perfumes - Dawn Spencer Hurwitz
House of Matriarch - Christi Meshell
Iriestar - Julie Longyear
Isabelle GellƩ Parfums - Isabelle Gelle
Janita Haan Perfumes - Janita Haan
JoAnne Bassett Perfumes - JoAnne Bassett
Lord's Jester - Adam Gottshalk
Lunaroma - Leyla Bringas
Maui Perfumes - Jackie Cummings
Mermade Magickal Arts - Katlyn Breene
Miessence - Narelle Chenery
One Seed - Liz Cook
Natalchemy Perfumes - Larry Marsala
Perfume by Nature - Ambrosia Jones
Providence Perfume - Charna Ethier
Rose en Bos - Emily Pienaar
Sabbah Perfumes - Lydia Sabbah website TBA
Sharini Parfums Naturels - Nick Jennings
Strange Invisible Perfumes - Alexandra Balahoutis
Therapeutate - Rodney Hughes
ASSOCIATES
Associate designation includes supporters of natural perfumery who may use fragrance oils or aromachemicals. Please inquire from them if you are not certain their products are all-natural. The majority of the Associates do carry all-natural products.

1000 Flowers - natural perfume line TBA - Jessica September Buchanan
Anne Andenaes - Aromatherapist - Anne Andenaes
Amanda Jones Barbados - Natural Soap and Skin Care - Amanda Jones
Arghand - Afghani organization - natural products - Sarah Chayes
Aromahead Institute - Aromatherapy Education - Andrea Butje
Aromatically You - Natural fragrance - Sharon Schetelick - wesite TBA
Aromawear - Aromatherapy and Perfume Jewelry - Cathy Gins
Avery Gilbert - Scent Scientist and Author - What the Nose Knows
Basenotes - Forum, News & Directory for perfume lovers- Grant Osborne
Black Sheep Perfumes - Natural Perfume and Body Care - Andrine Olson
Blossoming Tree Body Care - Naturall Body care - Lisa Abdul-Quddus
Cropwatch - Perfume Chemist and Natural Aromatics Activist - Tony Burfield
Ellenoire - Indulgence for Bath, Body and Home - Noelle Smith
Fragrance Foundation - International Fragrance Industry - Rochelle Bloom
Fragrance Sciences - Barry Gibson - website TBA
Ganache For Lips - Natural Lip Balms - Patty West
Green Scentsations - Aromatherapist, author Mindy Green - website TBA
His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta’isi Efi, King of Samoa - author of monograph on use of natural fragrance in Samoa
Ingrid K - Aromatherapist - Ingrid Kutschbach
Jeanne Rose Natural Perfumery Classes - Educator and Author - Jeanne Rose
Littlefeather Organics - Emmelie Brunetti
New England Natural Soap - Artisan Soaps and Body Care - Nancy Brooks
Olfactory NZ Ltd. - Natural Hair Styling Pomade - Eleanor Laban
Nothing Perfume - Perfume and Scented Products - Michael O'Malley
Pacific Perfumes NZ - Francesca Brice and Kate JasonSmith
Pomegranate, Lotus and Plum - Body Care - Alison Cecile Johns
Prodarom - Grasse Institute of Perfumery - Industry Coalition - Isabel Torrente
Renaissance Aromas - Luxury Potpourri - David Mark website TBA
Secret Garden Soaps - Natural Soaps and Body Care - Mary Forrest
The Scent Trail - Author Celia Lyttelton
Stephanie K Naturals - Perfumes and Body Care - Stephanie Vinson
Taylored Essences - Diane Taylor
Terresscentials - 100% Organic Body Care Products - Diana Kaye
Robert Tisserand - Aromatherapy Consultant and Author - Robert Tisserand
Urban Eden - Naturally-Scented Soaps and Bodycare - Laura Natusch
Y-Yo Fragrances - Helen Coates
SUPPLIERS AND STORES
A Little Olfactory - Natural Aromatics and Body Care - Chris Ziegler
Albert Vieille - Wholesale Supplier of Natural Aromatics - Georges Ferrando
Allured Books - Industry Publishing House - Jeb Gleason
Ambergris Tincture - Finest Grade Aged Ambergris Tinctures - Adrienne Beuse
Alpha Aromatics Organics - Certified Organic Fragrances - Roger Howell
Aqua Oleum - Finest quality oils - Alec Lawless
Arlys Naturals - Natural Aromatics Body Care and Supplies - Susan Stype
Aromatics International - Karen Williams - Natural essential oils, GC/MS avail.
AV-AT Anatolian Treasures - Natural Aromatics and Body Care - Butch Owen
Ecomaat Bulgaria - Natural Aromatics - Atanas Krachmarov
Eden Botanicals - Natural essential oils, CO2s, absolutes and more - Will Lapaz
Essentially Me - Perfumery Supplies and Perfume - SiƤn James
Essentially Me Canada - Perfumery Supplies and Perfume - Nigel Strike Enfleurage NYC - Natural Perfumery supplies - Trygve Harris
HeartMagic - Distillation Equipment, Handblown Glass - Gary Stadler
Iriodes - Natural perfumes, etc - Claire Martin-Garrigue website TBA
Lifetree Aromatix - Aromatherapist/Educator - John Steele - 1-818-986-0584
Neroliane - Pure and natural aromatics from France
Saponifier Magazine - Online magazine for the Soap, Toiletries, Cosmetics and Candle Industry - Kathy Tarbox

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