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Celtic Sage Holistic Therapy – Faye Boyd’s Story

May 14th, 2013 by

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I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day! For this blog, I thought I would share a little bit of my story; a bit about me, Faye Boyd, and about how Celtic Sage Holistic Therapy came to be.

I am a mother and grandmother; mother of two beautiful daughters and grandmother to three amazing granddaughters. Yes! We are a family of girls and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

My journey began with an illness and rather than take prescription medication for the rest of my life, I decided that I would use the power of my brain to control the problem. It has been almost 30 years since then and I must say the illness has disappeared!

During the ensuing years, I worked on a degree in psychology at university, and then after fifteen years, decided to go into the corporate world. It was during my time there that I took a serious look at what I had accomplished with regards to healing the illness I had and started searching for alternative ways to becoming and staying healthy.

First I studied Reiki and achieved my Level 2 in Usi Reiki. Then I went on to study Hot Stone Massage, Celtic Reiki and then Aromatherapy Massage. It was in studying Aromatherapy that my interest piqued. It was amazing studying essential oils, their properties and history. It was fascinating to learn about research that has been done and is being done to show that essential oils have many healing properties and can be used in a number of ways as alternatives to prescribed medicine.  And so Celtic Sage Holistic Therapy came to be. I look forward to sharing more of my story with you in future blogs and delve a little more into each of these areas.

Did you know that Aromatherapy is becoming increasingly popular among those who are interested in alternative medicine? I would love the opportunity to show you all the ways it and essential oils can assist you to better health.

I will also be on a call-in Rogers TV Show “In the Know” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday May 15th, 2013. The program is only available to residents in York Region; the phone number is 1-877-222-5310.  Please watch and call in with any questions you may have! And then, send me your feedback.  Don’t forget to leave a link back to your own blog too if you have one via the commentluv feature here on the site.

Slán go fóill (goodbye for now),

Faye

 

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11 Amazing Uses for Lemongrass Essential Oil

Apr 30th, 2013 by

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Lemongrass is a very versatile plant. For example, its tea is widely employed in traditional medicine in several countries. This herb and essential oil is very popular in Mauritius, Malay Peninsula, Nigeria, Angola, India, Indonesia and in China. Like other volatile oils, externally it is stimulant and it may be used as an analgesic to relieve pain in myalgia and rheumatism (Hale-White W. MD 1901. Text book of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.) Here are 11 amazing uses for this essential oil.

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5 Health Benefits of Spearmint Essential Oil

Apr 16th, 2013 by

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Spearmint and other mint varieties have been used in traditional medicine and for culinary purposes since ancient times. The oil is universally used as flavouring for a wide range of foods, drinks, pharmaceuticals and dental toiletries. But did you know there are other health benefits from Spearmint Essential Oil?  Here are 5 great uses!

The various medicinal properties it possesses are as follows:

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Essential Oils – An Effective Alternative to Antibiotics

Apr 2nd, 2013 by

essential oils for antibioticsEssential oils could be a cheap and effective alternative to antibiotics and potentially used to combat drug-resistant hospital superbugs, according to research presented at the Society for General Microbiology’s spring meeting in Edinburgh (April 4, 2010).

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“Professor Yiannis Samaras and Dr Effimia Eriotou, from the Technological Educational Institute of Ionian Islands, in Greece, who led the research, tested the antimicrobial activity of eight plant essential oils. They found that thyme essential oil was the most effective and was able to almost completely eliminate bacteria within 60 minutes.

The essential oils of thyme and cinnamon were found to be particularly efficient antibacterial agents against a range of Staphylococcus species. Strains of these bacteria are common inhabitants of the skin and some may cause infection in immuno-compromised individuals. Drug-resistant strains, such as meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are extremely difficult to treat. “Not only are essential oils a cheap and effective treatment option for antibiotic-resistant strains, but decreased use of antibiotics will help minimise the risk of new strains of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms emerging,” said Professor Samaras.”

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8 Wonderful Uses for the Essential Oil of Ylang Ylang

Mar 19th, 2013 by

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Ylang Ylang essential oil is extracted from the flowers of a tropical tree native to Indonesia, the Commores, Madagascar and Reunion. The flowers of Ylang Ylang are pink, yellow, cream or mauve with a strong, exotic and floral fragrance. The aroma earns Ylang Ylang the nickname of Poor Man’s Jasmine, as its scent is reminiscent of Jasmine. The name is derived from the Malay alang ilang referring to flowers which flutter in the breeze. Ylang Ylang is commonly used for romantic occasions; in Indonesia, the flowers of Ylang Ylang are spread on the newlyweds’ bed. In the Philippines, the flowers of Ylang Ylang were traditionally used to make a pomade to massage on the body; this helped to counter insect and snake bites and to avoid diseases throughout the rainy season.  In the Molucca Islands, Ylang Ylang flowers are used to protect against infections, fevers and skin disease. Ylang Ylang was a traditional folk remedy for asthma, headaches, malaria, rheumatism and diarrhea.  Here are 8 wonderful current uses for Ylang Ylang essential oil:

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7 Common Uses of Scotch Pine Essential Oil

Mar 5th, 2013 by

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Pine essential oil is the oil obtained from the tree commonly known as pine which is believed to have originated from Austria and Russia and then spread to different parts of the world. If you are yet to know which tree we are talking about, you must have seen it being used as a Christmas tree. The health benefits of pine essential oil are attributed to its antibacterial, analgesic, diuretic, energizing, antiseptic, and aromatic properties. Below are 7 common uses for Scotch Pine essential oil.

1. Skin Problems

The most important health benefit of pine essential oil is in treating various skin problems. Dermatologists often prescribe the oil in treating:

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5 Powerful Uses for Sandalwood

Feb 20th, 2013 by

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Ancient Uses of Sandalwood

Sandalwood is known to be one of the oldest materials used for aromatic and perfumery uses; it has been used for at least 4,000 years. The ancient Egyptians used sandalwood to embalm bodies. Indian temples are built with sandalwood in order to keep white ants at bay. Sandalwood is also used in Indian meditation ceremonies.  In Ayurvedic medicine, sandalwood was used for respiratory and urinary infections and for the revitalization of skin; in Chinese Medicine, sandalwood was used for skin complaints, stomach ache and vomiting. The Japanese used sandalwood to honor Buddha. I thought it would be helpful to share 5 powerful ways that Sandalwood can be used.

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10 Health Benefits of Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Feb 5th, 2013 by

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The name “Roman Chamomile” is not a reference to the use of the oil by Roman soldiers, but rather to the area it is indigenous to. Roman soldiers gained courage in battle, and a clear mind from Roman Chamomile, it was also thought to heal any plant around it, hence the title of “plant’s physician”. Those same Roman soldiers also carried it with them to use on all injuries and illnesses. I thought it might be helpful to share with you 10 health benefits for Roman Chamomile Essential Oil.

  1. It promotes a general feeling of calmness,
  2. Relieves anxiety and depression,
  3. It also helps to relieve PMS as well as hormonal depression,
  4. As a muscle relaxant it will help to quell restless leg syndrome, soothe muscle pain,
  5. Can be used in an emergency during an asthma attack,
  6. Relieves digestive problems, including nausea, vomiting, heartburn, gas and diarrhea,
  7. Helps with skin conditions such as the discomfort from eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils,
  8. Can be used on mild infections from cuts and inflammation caused by hemorrhoids, gingivitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, rheumatism and sciatica,
  9. Has the ability to ease sprains, bruises, allergies, burns, gout and rosacea and can also prevent nightmares, cleanse the blood by removing toxins from the liver, and generally speed up the healing process, and
  10. In children, Roman Chamomile will reduce irritability and nervousness, help alleviate the symptoms of colic, reduce teething pain, lower fever and soothe a cranky or crying baby.  Diffuse the essential oil into the air to take advantage of its calming properties.

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3 Major Benefits of Ginger Essential Oil

Jan 22nd, 2013 by

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Ginger is an oil that was used by many ancient civilizations for both culinary and medicinal purposes; the ancient Greeks were known to use ginger extensively in their pharmacopoeia. The Chinese used ginger for tooth ache, malaria, rheumatism, diarrhea and excess mucus. Traditionally, ginger has been used for its aphrodisiac properties.  Ginger was also one of the first spices to be traded from Asia to Europe in the Middle Ages and has since been used in the Western world principally as a digestive aid. So I thought it might be helpful to share 3 of the major benefits of ginger essential oil although as described below, there are a myriad of other benefits.

1. Rheumatic pain

Rheumatic pain can be eased by massage or compresses, using a low dilution of the essential oil, since high concentrations will irritate the skin.

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Properties of Essential Oils and How They Work

Jan 8th, 2013 by

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Did you know the properties of essential oils (so necessary to their native plants), are very useful to humans as well?

A good example of this has to do with mold and fungi. As essential oils boost the immune systems of plants against the constant threat of mold and fungi, they work to do the same for humans. This is why essential oils can be so effective against health problems related to these hardy organisms.

In addition to defending against molds and fungi (as well as viruses and bacteria), essential oils also work to support various bodily systems such as the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive system.

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