Essential Oil Recipe Series: Hair Care

Not only are Jordan Essentials products wonderful on their own,  you can combine them to customize the feel, aroma, and benefits to fit your needs.  Many products come in unscented varieties,  making them perfect for combining with one of our signature essential oils.

In this article,  let's focus on hair care.   Your hair is the frame for your face and healthy hair starts with good nutrition and conscientious care.  Jordan Essentials feels that it is important that you have choices that are free from toxic chemicals that may jeopardize your health.   All our hair care products are SLS, DEA and Alcohol-Free.  Perfect to use on their own, or try one of the following recipes, mixing the benefits of essential oils.

• Combine 1-2 drops of TEA TREE Essential Oil to about a quarter-sized helping of JE Moisturizing Shampoo and combine.  Apply to hair and let sit for 2-3 Minutes then rinse.  This combination is excellent for everyday use for a health scalp and is especially great for dandruff relief
• Add 8-10 drops of Headache Blend to JE Leave-in Conditioner and/or Styling Gel.  Headache Blend has a delightful aroma and isn't just for headache relief.  The carefully selected blend of Basil, Lavender, Peppermint and Frankincense can stimulate the scalp,  uplift the mood and support mental clarity
• Combine 1-2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to about a quarter-sized helping of JE Everyday Shampoo and combine.  Apply to hair and lather,  then rinse.  Use this combination in your nighttime routine to encourage a good rest.
• For Issues with lice, fleas, or ticks,  add 8-10 drops of Headache Blend, 2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil, and 2 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil to an 8 oz bottle of JE Everyday Shampoo or Moisturizing Shampoo.  This combination works on dogs too but is not recommended for cats
• Customize your JE Shampoo and Conditioner with your favorite Essential Oil or Blend by simply adding a few drops and mix before applying.  Use Lemon Essential Oil to improve mental alertness,  Peppermint Essential Oil for a cooling and stimulation experience,  Orange Essential Oil to uplift the spirit or Immune Blend to promote wellness.

Looking for a deeper pampering experience for your hair?  Try one of these fun and easy recipes:

• To help remove product build-up and add shine to your hair,  in a blender combine 1/2 avocado,  2 tablespoons argan oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and 8-10 drops JE Headache Blend.  Pulse until smooth.  Work the mask through dry hair from roots to tips.  Clip your hair in place and allow to sit for 15 minutes or so, and then rinse.  Follow with JE Shampoo and Conditioner.
• For a dry, itchy scalp, combine 4 drops of Lemon Essential Oil with 2 tablespoons Olive Oil and 2 tablespoons Water.  Mix and massage into damp scalp.  Clip you hair in place and allow to sit for about 20 minutes,  then rinse and shampoo hair with JE Moisturizing Shampoo.
• For sun-damaged hair,  you can't get much better than a honey treatment!  Honey is a natural humectant,  which means it can attract and lock in moisture.   Combine approximately 1/2 cup honey, 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 egg yolk, and 2-3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil.  Massage mixture into clean, damp hair and let sit for 20 minutes.  Rinse with warm water.

For more information about Jordan Essentials Products or to place your order  reach out to me at https://tinyurl.com/y5lyl3sa  or visit my webstore at  http://www.CathyJELady.com

Jordan Essentials does not claim to diagnose, cure, prevent, or treat any disease.  Consult your doctor about any specific health issues.  Do not ingest essential oils.  Not endorsed by the FDA

Product on Parade! HELIO

The 3rd week  monthly will be my  Product On Parade!     One week each month,  I will focus on sharing information and tips about a product or product line!

This week our focus is on our BRAND NEW  HELIO!

Personal Testimony -  I have been having a lot of hip pain and it worsened here at conference in part because of sitting so long,  part walking up and down steps, part because of over acting air conditioning.  The first night it throbbed all night and could not sleep.  Then. We were given a sample of the HELO -  gave it a try before going to bed -  oh what a difference -  applied to the hip and on down to the knee.   I can tell you that the Peppermint magnesium helped,    but I was astonished on how much the HELIO  helped!

Order yours TODAY:

Available in  2 oz mini tub,   4 oz tube or  8 oz tub.   

Personally I'm stocking up on the 8 oz tub!

What is a BLEND?

Did you ever wonder  "WHAT IS A BLEND"?  That was a question that I asked myself when we first launched them.   It's actually quite simple,  it's taking one or more different essential oils and blending together with a particular focus.    Jordan Essentials has put these blends together in the roll on, dropper bottle or spritzer.   I use all three in our home.   The dropper bottle is great for use around the house,  and the spritzer too.   Roll On's are always with my no matter where I am so that I can use when needed.    

 

If you would like more information on any of our blends,  just drop me an email or text 832-465-8670 and I'll be happy to share more information.

Germs at the Gym, what do you do?

David and I are working towards a better life style which includes exercise.  However with the advent of cold, flu and allergy season,  GERMS are something that we should be thinking about.   While IMMUNE ROLL ON HERBAL BLEND is always in my purse,  I've now put a spray bottle into both David's and my gym bags.

check out this article from Sparkpeople.com 

You hit the gym to improve your fitness, not to pick up sickness. But with the combination of sweat, humidity, shared equipment and confined spaces, health clubs can be hotbeds for germs. From the common cold to hepatitis A to Novovirus, there could be dozens of bacteria and viruses lurking in, on and around your favorite workout gear—some of which can live for days on hard surfaces. A study published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine found that 63 percent of workout equipment was contaminated with rhinoviruses (RVs), which are known to cause the common cold as well as upper and lower respiratory tract infections.

 This doesn't mean you should stop going to the gym—the benefits far outweigh the risks. With the right awareness and precautions, you can still get your sweat on without bringing home any unwelcome companions. The first step to avoiding gym germs is knowing where they live. Below are some of their favorite health club hangouts, along with precautions you can take to protect yourself.

Hotspot #1: Water Fountains

Studies have found that water fountains can actually harbor more bacteria than toilets, as their wet surface makes them a breeding ground for germs. The basin is most likely to be contaminated, but the handle may also contain some nasty microbes.

The safest way to hydrate is to bring your own water bottle. If you must use the fountain, follow these precautions: Turn it on for a few seconds before drinking from it, don't let your mouth come in direct contact with the spigot, touch only the handle and wash your hands afterward.

Hotspot #2: Locker Rooms and Showers

Germs thrive in wet, humid areas--putting locker rooms and showers right in the danger zone. The biggest threat is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a bacterium that can cause skin infections. Showers can also pass along warts, ringworm, strep, athlete's foot and other not-so-fun fungi.

The best way to stay safe is to shower at home—but if you must lather up in the locker room, wear flip-flops to avoid coming in direct contact with floor-dwelling microbes (and to prevent slipping). Other best practices include bringing your own antimicrobial soap and shampoo, drying your feet thoroughly after showering, and wearing a towel when sitting in the steam room or sauna.

Hotspot #3: Yoga Mats

Next time you're doing crunches or settling into your favorite stretch, consider that your exercise mat most likely absorbed the sweat and germs of whoever last sweated on it. The best precaution is to bring your own mat. If you must use a shared mat, wipe it down with a disinfecting spray before and after each use, and place a towel on the mat as an extra germ barrier. 
Hotspot #4: Cardio Machines

Treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes are great for burning calories, but the trade-off could be a burning fever later. To reduce the threat, use hand sanitizer after your workout. Most gyms provide sanitizing spray to wipe down machines before and after each use.

Hotspot #5: Weight Machines & Free Weights

As people do full-body exercises with shared weight machines, there's a bigger chance of spreading germ-filled sweat. Again, sanitizer is the best defense: Spray down and wipe each machine before and after each use, and apply hand sanitizer between sets.

Hotspot #6: Gym Bags

In addition to clothes and gear, your gym bag could pick up some unwelcome passengers—like E. coli, Norovirus and staph—through contact with benches and floors. To prevent this, choose a bag in a material that's less germ-friendly, such as plastic or vinyl, and wipe it down with disinfecting spray when you get home. Store sweaty clothes in a separate plastic bag.

Hotspot #7: Towels

Even if the gym's towels have been washed, they could have picked up bacteria or viruses from baskets, benches or lockers. To stay clean, dry and germ-free, bring your own towels from home: One to absorb sweat during workouts and another if you're showering.

Quick Tips for Germ-Free Workouts

·         Before choosing a new gym, take a tour and check to make sure it's clean and well-ventilated. Ask about the gym's policies for day-to-day cleaning of equipment and machines.

·         Keep any cuts covered with a moisture-resistant bandage during workouts. Most infections enter the skin through lacerations.

·         Bring your own water bottle, mat, towels, boxing gloves and toiletries.

·         Wipe down all cardio and weight machines with sanitizing spray before and after using.

·         Wear flip-flops in the shower and locker room.

·         Wear a towel when sitting in the steam room or sauna.

·         Even if you plan to shower at home, wash your hands before leaving the gym.

·         Store sweaty workout clothes separately from other items.

·         Spray your gym bag with sanitizing spray and wipe it down after each use.

·         If you notice any skin irritations, such as a rash or red, painful area, contact a doctor to check for possible infection. 

How do you avoid germs at the gym?

A must have for cold and flu season

Our Immune Rollon is ALWAYS in my purse.  Since I do so much networking, traveling and so forth I never want to be without it.

Roll On

Spritzer

Dropper

Tuesday Tip: 8 Ways to Spritz up your life

 

I love our Jordan Essentials Spritzers!  I keep one in my travel suitcase to help freshen up the Hotel Rooms.   Keep another in the Fridge that feels great when I come in from outsize or right after the shower.  Just cools my body right down.  Check these 8 tips.   

 

Spritzers are available in our signature scents,  essential oils and herbal blends.

 

Testimony Thursday: Herbal Blend works my Cluster Headaches

Testimony Tuesday:

                             Herbal Blend Headache

Shelly H:   I have to say, Since I've tried this Headache spray, I think this has become my new favorite! I am a sufferer of cluster headaches. Using this spray or the roll on, applied to the right pressure points really takes the headache away. The other day at work, a co-worker was suffering from a headache. I asked him if he was open to try something other than the regular Ibuprofen or aspirin and he agreed. I showed him how to apply and within 40 minutes his headache was gone. I could tell because his eyes were no longer red and watery. He definitely had a relieved look about him. He couldn't believe that Essential Oils could relieve his headache that quickly. This is definitely a new MUST HAVE for my medicine cabinet. The best part is, I no longer have to take aspirin or headache relievers that will upset my stomach.

Headache is available in both  rollon  and spritzer

Fact Friday: Herbs in Medcine has a long history

I never gave much thought to herbs,  however with the release of the Jordan Essentials Herbal Blends,  I thought I might do a little research.  I knew that they had a long history,  but I remember my grandma and many in her generation referring to "OLD WISE TALES"  but maybe they should have listened more.

The Egyptians were studying the use of herbs as far back as 3500 B.C.,  using them for medicine and in their religious rituals.  Today,  about 7,000 compounds used in medicine originate from plants.  About 200 million pounds (90,718,474 kg) of herbs and spices are consumbed in the U. S. annually.  The most common are black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, paprika, chili powder, oregano, celery seed and parsley.

Herbal Support Blends: SLENDER

Day 2:   SLENDER

You drink enough water to fill a lake,  you eat healthy and know it is the dreaded head hunger!  Slender to the Rescue!

Benefits!  Many people have used acupressure for weight loss by finding points on the body that can relieve pressure on the digestive system.  Learning how to use acupressure for weight loss, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise, can help you reach your fitness goals.

Suggested Use:  Use on ear lobes "Appetite Suppressant Point" on middle of Tragus point on outside of ear on both sides.  Also rub behind the ears to stimulate metabolism.  Pituitary Pump will also be demonstrated to regulate hormones

Key Ingredients:
               Peppermint Essential Oil:  Peppermint is an 
               excellent aid to digestion.  If can help you lose
              weight by working on the part of the brain that
              triggers the feeling of being full when you eat.
             
              Grapefruit Essential Oil:  Just inhaling the vapor of the grapefruit in the 
              slender blend can ward off hunger pains.  Not only does Pink Grapefruit 
              help to diminish people's appetites,  but it also helps improve digestion
             and metabolism.
            
            Orange:  Sweet Orange is known for its anti-depressant qualities and 
            ability to soothe that hungry mind.

Cold Pressed Grapeseed is the lightest carrier oil and is rich in antioxidants, vitamins E, C and A as well as resveratrol which helps fight free radical and damage from the elements.

Just absolutely loved to breath in the citrus scent of Slender, perfect for supporting a healthy life style before or after you eat.