Follow Your Nose part 1

Ever wondered why we humans have such a strong connection to smells?

        Well here’s the reason….smell is our most primitive sense. All the senses ancient humans were more acute than ours today.  The sense of smell was a crucial survival skill. Humans learned much about the medicinal use of plants from watching animals and as we evolved we managed to stay alive due to this powerful sense of smell. Our strong sense of smell is an evolutionary connection to health. This is still true today….if it smells bad, stay away or throw it away. Unfortunately today we are not as connected to the natural environment and plant based living. We have become out of balance with Mother Nature. But here’s the good news, essential oils can help fill that gap.

Essential oils are often referred to as the life force or soul of the plant.  It’s been found essential oils are the immune system of the plant, producing more scent when under stress to keep insects and other predators away.  (Michael Scholes, Labofflowers)  Myself and many others consider essential oils distilled from plants to be some of the most important medicines of the 21^st century’ and are perfect allies to help bring us back into balance.

Plant kingdom

Plant kingdom

I've been thinking a lot lately about how lucky we are to have the plant kingdom so generously share its gifts with us.  Plants provide us with both food andmedicine.  Early humans figured this out eons ago, by observing the plants animals ate (and those they didn't eat) and by also a bit of trial and error.    

         As an herbalist and aromatherapist I’m familiar with using all parts of plants for healing purposes.  But for the purposes of this post, let's focus on aromatherapy … and why plants produce essential oils in the first place.

Plants produce essential oils for 2 reasons; protection and communication. Essential oils protect the plant from pathogens, viruses and microbes like bacteria and fungi that may destroy the plant.  The scent may deter predators, insects or mammals who may eat the plant.  The “fragrant cloud” surrounding the plant may attract a species of bee that will help the plant reproduce by cross-pollination when it visits other plants. 
        The natural world is fascinating and works harmoniously to support all living creatures including humans.  Since nature is so good at adapting it isn’t surprising that plants containing essential oils also protect humans against disease.  Humans began distilling plants for essential oils several thousand years ago. They knew they were onto something!  When a plant is distilled the resulting liquid oil is the soul of the plant.  The "soul of the plant" is extremely powerful -- a little goes a long way!
         We are blessed to have these powerful healing drops gifted to us from nature. Touch of Earth essential oil blends are crafted with therapeutic intent in mind just like mothernature. For more information on these unique blends go to www.touchofearth.com

Bugz-Be-Gone ( It really works )

Hello everyone

Here is just one of the many testimonies about how Bugz-Be-Gone really works. 

Bugs and Insects:
One thing the Amazon has.....bugs and insects......the most prolific of which are the mosquitos!!!!! Before we left I found out about 2 incredible products. One is called "Permethrin". It is an insect repellent that we sprayed on our clothing, shoes, socks and hats and it lasts for 6 washes. One 24 oz bottle works for everything Brent and I were taking. It worked great. The mosquitos can bit through clothing, but did not touch ours.  The other great product was "Bugz Be Gone" from Touch of Earth. This was a wonderful product in that it is made from all essential oils......no Deet.  As a matter of fact when I wanted to touch one of the frogs the naturalist had caught.  

The first thing he asked is if I had used any kind of insect repellent with Deet.  If so, I would not be allowed to touch any of the frogs or reptiles that were caught. Lucky for me I had used Bugz Be Gone and there was no issue. Apparently the creatures in the Amazon are very delicate......hard to believe about some of them! One natural thing the Amazonians do....they will go up to a huge tree that has termites on it. Put their hand on the termites, let the termites run up their hand (this was very creepy....see below), once they have a lot of termites they will squash them, and press the squashed termites on their arms and face.  For whatever reason the mosquitos do not like this and will stay away!!!!!! Not a good picture, but I think you get the idea that it was rather creepy.....I will just stick with the Bugs Be Gone which worked great!

Bugz Be Gone testimony

Hello Everyone,

If you haven’t tried Bugz Be Gone then you’re missing out! Bugz Be Gone is an all-natural bug repellent that works wonders on keeping bugs away from you and your loved ones. It’s great for any type of outdoor vacation trip you or your family might be planning such as camping trips or vacations, visits to the lake, hiking or even the beach. Anything having to do with the outdoors and bugs Bugz Be Gone can help. You don’t have to take my word for it, just read one of the many e-mails I’ve receive about Bugz Be Gone.

Dear Nancy,

Many, many thanks for sending us the BUGz Be Gone in time to take with us on our trip to Mexico!

It did a fabulous job of keeping the bugs away. We were with a group of folks that included a 9 month old baby, several teenagers, and several adults. We all used BUGz Be Gone, and the first thing everyone commented on was the pleasant fragrance, and later how well it worked to keep the bugs away.

My husband applied the lotion before going into the Yucatan jungle for a cenote dive. Unfortunately he didn't learn that the bugs would bite through his swimsuit until it was too late. That was the only place he hadn't applied BUGz Be Gone, and the only place where he was bitten--a clear indicator of BUGz Be Gone's effectiveness!

BUGz Be Gone truly made our trip more enjoyable. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness!

Sincerely,

Beverly

And this is just one of many e mails I have received about Bugz Be Gone. If you don’t believe how effective Bugz Be Gone is, try it for yourself! I guaranty you won’t be disappointed. Also Follow us on face book and get the latest on our Bugz Be Gone prices and deals.  Take care and stay bug free.

Touch of Earth

The Touch of Earth is owned and operated by Nancy Brillault who is a resident of Encinitas California. Nancy is currently pursuing her lifelong passion of alternative medicine and is currently pursuing studies in the following areas.

Alternative Healing                                         Spiritual Psychology

Nutrition                                                          Metaphysical Studies

Environment and Safety Issue                       Chemistry of Essential Oils

Nancy holds a clinical certification in herbalism, and is a certified aroma specialist. Nancy became interested in aroma therapy when she discovered the many benefits aroma therapy had to offer. Many of the essential oil blends that you see for sale on the website www.touchofearth.com were formulated for many clients and their special needs. People with similar needs may also benefit from the original formula while adding new oils to enhance its effects.

The plants from which our oils come from are grown either organically, ethically wild crafted or cultivated without the use of harmful chemicals. We provide the best quality essential oils made with the best and freshest plants nature has to offer. Please feel free to look around our website and contact us if you have any questions.

Nancy Brillault