Infused Water: A Healthy and Refreshing Summer Drink

I love to cook and incorporate what we grow in the garden into our meals.  Lately I have been inspired to make Infused Water meaning water that has been infused with fruit, flowers, or herbs for a flavor and health boost.  The kids really enjoy helping to make these waters and have even been inspired to create a few recipes of their own.  
While infused water is new to us it is not a new concept.  In fact infused water has been around for many centuries as is evident

from the painting "Water Seller of Seville" by Diego Velasquez (1599-1660).  The painting portrays a young boy purchasing water from a water seller who has flavored the water with a fig.  It was common practice to flavor water with figs as it was meant to represent purity and freshen the taste of the water.

Now, centuries later Aromatic waters are making a resurgence.  They are easy to make and rewarding to our health.  Have fun experimenting with different fruits.  The following is the recipe we have been enjoying. 

Infused Water with Strawberries and Lemon Thyme

 

1000ml/1 litre Mason Jar

4-6 organic sliced strawberries

2 sprigs of organic Lemon Thyme

1/2 organic lemon sliced thinly

Pure water

Add the above ingredients into a 1 liter mason jar.  Fill the mason jar with water and seal with a lid.  Let the jar sit overnight or for 4 hours to let the flavors infuse.

You can drink the water right from the jar with the infused fruit still in the jar or strain the water into a glass then add a fresh slice of lemon.

Enjoy your Infused Water!

Seasonal Allergies Got You Down? Evoke Aromatherapy Has Natural Effective Solutions

Whether you call it allergies, hay fever or allergic rhinitis the experience of living with these conditions eventually affects our overall feelings of daily wellness and joy.

Typical symptoms for these conditions are: itchy, puffy or red eyes.  Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose or postnasal drip.  Wheezing while breathing, pain in the ears, throat irritation, headaches and fatigue.  The range of symptoms is broad with each symptom translating into discomfort for the allergy sufferer.

Essential oils such as Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Roman Chamomile, Peppermint, Juniper, Frankincense, Basil or Tea Tree can each greatly help to soothe, calm or boost the immune system during this time with allergies.

Did you know that 40-60% of American people are affected by Allergic Rhinitis yearly?  Also the number of children showing signs of allergies is dramatically increasing.

Allergies are most commonly a reaction to pollen, dust, mold and animal dander.  It’s not known why more people are being affected by these commonly occurring allergens.  One theory points to the body being overworked and run down with stress which causes an increase of inflammation within the body and results in a lower immune system.  So when the body experiences an allergen it will now react to this allergen with symptoms like sneezing, runny nose and fatigue.

To alleviate our strong reaction to allergens we can use essential oils that are specific to reducing inflammation, essential oils that detoxify the body and essential oils that boost the immune system.

With the help of these allergy soothing essential oils we can reduce our allergic reactions to these common molds, pollens and dander and increase our overall wellness and joy.

5 Essential Oils that Naturally Help Reduce Allergies and Boost Our Everyday Wellness And Joy

1.   Lavender- helps to reduce inflammation.  Lavender can bring calm to the mind, which helps the whole body to relax and unwind.

Can be used for:  Topical skin applications (in body oil)

Baths (mixed with Epsom salts)

Vaporization

2.   Roman Chamomile- a very effective anti-inflammatory essential oil, Roman Chamomile calms the body’s response to irritating allergens.

Can be used for:  Topical skin applications (in body oil)

Baths (mixed with Epsom salts)

Vaporization

3.   Juniper- an excellent essential oil to encourage gentle detoxification and elimination.  Especially suited to encourage elimination of waste by increasing urination.

Can be used for:  Topical skin applications (in body oil)

Baths (mixed with Epsom salts)

Vaporization

4.   Lemon- a refreshing and cleansing essential oil, Lemon helps to encourage the body to break down fat and release toxic build up while supporting drainage of the lymphatic system.  Lemon also boosts the immune system and inhibits bacteria growth.  These properties make Lemon a good choice for use as a household disinfectant.
   

 Can be used for:  Topical skin applications (in body oil)

Baths (mixed with Epsom salts)

Vaporization

5.   Frankincense- a wonderfully mild sweet smelling resinous essential oil that has an affinity with the respiratory system.  Frankincense helps us to be calm which allows for deeper breathing and greater relaxation.

Can be used for:  Topical skin applications (in body oil)

Baths (mixed with Epsom salts)

Vaporization

Evoke Aromatherapy uses these above mentioned essential oils in effective, easy to use and great smelling products that aim to improve our lifestyle Wellness and Joy.

Tame the Pain- a product for arthritis, painful joints, past ligament tears or strains and allergy relief.  Helps ease inflammation, which helps to ease pain and discomfort.
Contains Lavender, Frankincense, Juniper and Lemon
Use topically on the skin
http://evokearomatherapy.com/adult/tame-the-pain/

Spring Fling Body Oil Blend- a refreshing body oil to help you get moving while feeling nourished and loved.  Contains Juniper, Cypress, Lemon and Pink grapefruit.  This oil blend helps "clear out" winter stagnation.  It can also help soothe allergies.
http://evokearomatherapy.com/adult/spring-fling-body-oil/

Allergy Inhalation Stick- an easy to use stick of cotton encased in a plastic tube for ease of use, easy to carry in a pocket or purse for on the go inhalation.  The essential oils in this stick help to soothe the respiratory tract so that breathing is calmed, and sinuses open up.  A gentle yet effective way to combat allergies that affect the sinuses and Respiratory System.

Contains Roman Chamomile, Mandarin, Rosalina, Lemon 
http://evokearomatherapy.com/adult/allergy-inhalation-stick/

These products and more can be found at www.evokearomatherapy.com

Shipping is FREE for orders over $100 or if you are local to the Sooke B.C. area, shipping is FREE! 

Don’t see a product for you?  Contact me at info@evokearomatherapy.com to talk about getting a custom Aromatherapy product made just for you!

May Wellness and Joy be yours this Allergy Season!

With Love, Wendy <3

Please be advised that the information I share with you is based on my experiences and client experiences.  This information is being shared for educational purposes only.  Information is not intended to replace medical advice or care.

Contact your doctor if you have medical concerns.

A Case Study of Athlete's Foot: How Evoke Aromatherapy's Nail Support Eliminated Athlete's Foot

Nail Support is an all natural essential oil product that helps the body fight the fungus that cause nail fungus and athlete’s foot.

Nail Support is Evoke Aromatherapy’s top selling essential oil blend for foot and nail wellness.

The following is a case study of a 40 year old male with athlete’s foot between two of his toes.

Background:  the client is an active and healthy male, 40 years old.  He participates in water

sports, goes barefoot at a gym and wears closed toe work shoes through the day at work.

His athlete’s foot is isolated between the two small toes of his right foot.

The client detected the irritation when his toes were itchy and he noticed peeling skin between his toes.  Within 2 days of noticing the athlete’s foot the client began applying Evoke Aromatherapy’s Nail Support Essential Oil Blend.

1^st set of 3 pictures show the initial application of Nail Support.  Notice the cracked and red area between the toes.

The 2nd set of 2 pictures show the improvement in his toes after only 1 week of applying Nail Support. 

This 3^rd picture shows the toes after 2 weeks of applying Nail Support.  The signs of athlete's foot have dramatically improved.  The client reports that he is less itchy and the redness between his toes is fading.

This 4^th picture illustrates how his Athlete’s foot is mostly gone after 3 weeks of using Nail Support.

His 5^th and final picture shows healthy toes at 4 weeks of application of Nail Support.  There is no more athlete’s foot, thanks to Evoke Aromatherapy’s Nail Support. 

Method:  The client applied Nail Support to the area between his toes once every day for 4 weeks.  After this time his athlete’s foot was gone so the application was stopped.  He still has 5 ml left from a 15 ml bottle of Nail Support.  The cost for 15 mL Nail Support is $25.95 CDN, therefore the cost of the clients Nail Support applications to naturally treat his athlete's foot was approximately $17.30 CDN.  As well he still has 5ml of the product left.  This is a very affordable treatment for athlete's foot.  

Click here now to order Nail Support.

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Please be advised that the information I share with you is based on my experiences and client experiences.  This information is being shared for educational purposes only.  Information is not intended to replace medical advice or care.

Contact your doctor if you have medical concerns.

Nail Support is for adults 19 years and older who are in good health.

It is for topical use only, on skin that is not damaged or wounded.

 

Win the battle over Nail Fungus with Evoke Aromatherapy's Nail Support

Anyone who has nail fungus knows all to well the feelings of frustration and disappointment that fighting nail fungus can cause.   
Nail fungus is stubborn to treat and can make us embarrassed about our nails which makes us want to hide our feet in socks and shoes.

I too had Nail Fungus, which fueled my quest to find a natural solution to this common problem.  I often wore layers of nail polish to hide the yellowed, wavy nail. 

Hiding this problem upset me because it wasn't letting me live to my fullest and realize my wellness goals.  I wanted to wear open toed sandals and walk bare foot in the sand without feeling embarrassed about my nails.  In 2009 I developed Nail Support which naturally addresses nail fungus and athletes' foot using 100% pure vegetable and essential oils. 
After using Nail Support on the infected nail my nail fungus cleared up and I have not had problems with that nail since.  

Imagine how happy you would feel to wear sandals and once again see beautiful smooth nails shining back at you?

With Nail Support this freedom can be yours again.

Read the review below to learn about another successful story of a gentleman who's wife bought him Nail Support to try on his blackened toenails.

Then check out Nail Support in our online store.  Isn't it time that you looked at your nails and smiled again?    



EVOKE AROMATHERAPY'S INTERVIEW WITH A CLIENTS WIFE

1.  How did you first hear about the Nail Support product?

At the Sooke Museum Evening Market

2.  Why did you decide to use Nail Support?

After having tried numerous treatments, both allopathic, homeopathic,and other essential oil treatments-it was worth another try!

3.  How long has your husband had Nail Fungus?

He first noticed the fungus in his early teens, he was very active in sports & swimming,so that was over 60 years he has been living with it! As he is 73 now!

4. How were your husbands nails before using this product?  How did he feel about the health of his nails?

Both his big toes were completely black, other toes were infected too, to a lesser degree, Embarrassed, when swimming & wearing sandals

5. How long has he been using Nail Support?  What results are you noticing?

6 months now & counting! All new growth free of fungus,still growing out of the big toes,other toes perfect, using product daily

6. How does he feel about his nails and overall foot health now? 

Encouraged that in a few more months his toes will be fungus free!

7.  Would you recommend Nail Support to others who want to make their nails more natural and healthy looking?

I have recommended Nail Support already in my practice, yes certainly it is effective, I also use it preventatively.

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