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Neroli Essential Oil

Jun 2010

You’re probably familiar with the relaxing properties of lavender and chamomile, but there is an essential oil that you may not know about that may have an even greater calming effect.

Neroli is the name given to the essential oil that is produced from the orange blossom. It’s scent has been described as mildly sweet, floral, and slightly haunting. It has long been used as a perfume, and has a incredibly relaxing effect on the nervous system.

You may be wondering, “If Neroli is so great…why haven’t I heard of it before?” Well, the answer is simple. Due to the large number of orange blossoms needed to produce the essential oil, it isn’t as readily available. It takes about 1000 lbs. of orange blossoms to make 1 lb. of Neroli oil.

Neroli has been used to relieve a wide variety of conditions including: chronic anxiety and depression, stress, shock, fear, heart palpitations, nervous tension, headaches and vertigo.

I personally use this oil, and find myself adding it to everything from lotion to body mist. Try rubbing a little on your wrists and enjoy the relaxing benefits throughout the day.

**essential oils should always be diluted in a carrier oil such as olive, coconut, or jojoba. As always…essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease**

The Calm Technique

Feb 2010

By thelastgoldenticket

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘meditation’? Many people think meditation involves participation in a religious ritual, or that it requires certain beliefs. Others think of sitting in the traditional cross-legged position with their arms out. Well, hopefully this book will change all of those preconceived ideas.

Paul Wilson, founder of the Calm Center in Sydney, Australia, travels the world teaching others the art of meditation without magic or mysticism. As I read his book The Calm Technique, I realized that it’s harder than I expected to clear your mind. I learned that if I’m thinking about not thinking, then I’m still not in the meditative state.

You may be pleasantly surprised that you get more out of this book than you would have imagined. It may help you learn to be more positive, sleep better, work more effectively, have an increase in mental awareness, and a greater capacity to cope.

While the technique is simple, it does take more practice than I was expecting. However, I believe that when you find something that can have a positive impact on your life using a natural, drug-free method that does not require you to change your lifestyle in any way, and only takes about thirty minutes a day, it’s definitely time well spent.