It's February! I'm so tired of the cold, hopefully spring will be
just around the corner :-) Here's February's newsletter...

What Essential Oils would be useful to have in your 72 Hour Kit? For
those of you who receive the Preston Citizen, we will be reviewing
these oils in the "Ask an Expert Column." We will also be going over
this information here, as we feel these are important things to know
anytime, but especially in an emergency. Essential oils can play a
vital role when there is an emergency. They generally come in a
small, easy to carry bottle, and are very concentrated. In the next
few newsletters we will talk about some essential oils that I
certainly would not want to be without.

Lavender has been called the universal oil. When in doubt, use
lavender. Lavender may be effective in several situations: if you
get a burn, whether on the stove or from the sun, try some lavender
on it. If you get a bug bite, lavender may help relieve the
discomfort, and, if you use a little lavender first, you may not even
get that bite, because bugs don't like lavender. It can relax and
sooth the nerves. This makes it a great oil to diffuse in the
evening before going to bed. Comfort the mind, body, and the
spirit.

We just received an emergency preparedness booklet, and the essential
oil they mentioned that they felt everyone should have is Tea Tree.
This essential oil was standard issue for the soldiers in the
Australian Army during World War II, and today you will find that
virtually every Australian household has a bottle of tea tree oil.
Recent clinical trials are confirming the effectiveness of tea tree
oil as a provider of head to toe antiseptic skin care. It may help
alleviate itching, as with insect bites or chicken pox. Its
antiseptic qualities make it great for cuts and scrapes. Anti-fungal-
think athlete's foot. Add a few drops of Tea Tree oil to warm water
as a final natural, antiseptic facial rinse to help control acne.
Add 5 to 10 drops to water for cleaning counter tops and reduce the
effects of infectious micro-organisms. It may also relieve aches and
pains, injuries and sprains. How can you not include Tea Tree oil in
your 72 hour kit, or your camping kit, or your hiking kit, in your
car….? Go to our website for the special prices:
http://www.TracesEtc.com

Thoughts on Valentine's Day

We have two terrific oil blends called Mood Magic for Men and Mood
Magic for Women. Where do we start? At the very beginning. For
babies with colic, apply diluted 75% in carrier oil to the bottom of
the feet, Mood Magic for Men for boys, and Mood Magic for Women for
girls. As time goes by…
Mood Magic for Women
· Helps balance hormones, thus balancing mood swings, cramps,
hot flashes, headaches, and other hormonally rooted challenges.
Think: teenagers without the drastic mood swings; readjusting the
hormones after giving birth or having a miscarriage; menopause
without hot flashes. Also supports feminine openness and
communication with spouse/partner.

Mood Magic for Men
· Was formulated to help balance male energy and to regulate
testosterone overload. This can be helpful for boys or men who seem
to be too aggressive or just need to feel more balanced.
· Enhances male ability to perform physically, and be
emotionally available for partner
· Although originally formulated to balance the hormones of
men, it has been found to help women who are experiencing the "change
of life" who find themselves too hormonally driven

See our website (http://www.TracesEtc.com) for more complete
information and instructions on how to use these oils