LOTS of GREAT INFO and HOW TO ORDER!

HI FRIENDS. 

     I hope this isn’t an overload of information.  Please do call or email with questions or to order. 

  The main website is www.butterflyexpress.net   I’ve learned to navigate to my favorite links, so here is some bookmarks below.  Remember I carry a lot of oils in stock and also offer ½ size bottles on about any blend (just ask.)  I have cases, spray bottles, personal inhalers, roller bottles, carrier oil, mini cases, etc.  I’d love to help you out with some GIFT GIVING for the holidays.  The bottom of the email has some kit ideas. You can order direct from Butterfly Express, but I would certainly love to earn your business and offer personalized service.

Please call to order or for more information!  Thank you!

 Natalie Sainsbury 208-313-6914   RIGBY, IDAHO

 www.facebook.com/AMothersTouchEssentialOils    My facebook page. 

http://www.butterflyexpress.net/Handouts/Retail.pdf    PRICE LIST

http://www.butterflyexpressions.org/Handouts/physical_emotional.pdf     LIST OF BLENDS and what they are for.  My FAVORITE HAND-OUT - Print this out!

MY FAVORITE OILS and what I use them for:

SINGLES:             Lemon $5.25, lavender $7, sweet orange $5, wintergreen, tea tree $7.75, peppermint $7, lime, frankincense, basil, lemongrass, clary sage

BLENDS:              Aspire $10.50 (colds/breathing), Baby Me $18 (moms/babies/kids, happy, excellent for rashes), Breezey $15 (colds/breathing), Crystal Clear $14 (pick-me-up, roller bottle or sniffer by my desk), Deeper $18 (muscle and nerve pain), Deliverance $17 (colds, bugs, virus, germs, boost immune), Dreams $19 (sleep, peacefulness :-), GoodNite $9.50 (sleep, happy/calm), HeartSong $17 (love/loved, depression), InsideOut $18 (stomach bugs, heartburn, nausea, bloating), Letting Go (love, peace, acceptance), LiteN (control appetite, content hungry mind/tummy feelings), MelaPlus $11.50 (bites/stings, toenail fungus), Millenia $15 (balance mind and body J), Paine $13 (muscle pain), Purify (disinfect, countertop spray), Revitalize (my diet Pepsi in a roll-on, pick-me-up, energy, motivation, cleanse), Sanctuary $12 (understanding, relaxation), Sego Lily $20 (cheerful, encouraging), Simplicity (cold sores, I like a small bottle handy), SpiceC (colds, infections, kill germs, same as Deliverance but not the heavy thyme and oregano smell), Sunburst (citrus blend, happy, calming for kids, cleaning), Tranquility $14 (relieve anxiety, stress, overwhelming feelings), Unity (balance, encouraging give/take), WakeUp (fun blend of mints and citrus) and, WarmDown $16 (wonderful sore muscle massage rub or in bath), WomanWise (balance hormones)  HOLIDAY SPIRIT $12 (definite Newest favorite!)   Also HOUSEWARMING $8 & CINNAMON BEAR $7!

Other FAVS - Acknowledge, Beloved, Benediction, Bountiful, Connection, EndoRelief $16 (cleanse), EZ Traveler (car sickness), Faith, Energy $14 (great diffused!)

Kindred Spirit (patience), LifeForce $27 (big gun for infections/flu bugs, etc.), LivN $17.50 (toxin cleanse), Moonlight (libido), MyGraine $17, Patches (injuries),

TendaCare (muscle rub w/o the blk licorice smell), Thermacare (fevers), Victory (ADD or learning disabilities)

OTHER LINKS for INFO:

http://www.butterflyexpressions.org/Handouts/PracticalUses.pdf     Alphabetical list of physical ailments and what oils are recommended.

http://www.butterflyexpressions.org/Handouts/EssentialOilsForVariousEmotions.pdf    Alphabetical list of emotional symptoms and what oils are recommended.

http://www.butterflyexpressions.org/Info/Blends.html    List of all the BLENDS – Click on any one of the blends for detailed info.

http://www.butterflyexpressions.org/Info/Singles.html    List of all SINGLE OILS – Click on any one and see details of its uses.

http://www.butterflyexpress.net/Handouts/YL.pdf    Young Living cross references

http://www.butterflyexpress.net/Handouts/doTerra.pdf    doTERRA cross references

doTERRA/Butterfly cross reference:

The following names, in Italics, are registered trademarks of doTERRA International, LLC.

Butterfly Express is not affiliated in any way with doTERRA International, LLC.

AromaTouch    LeTendaCare, LeWarmDown

Balance           LeFocus, LeConnection

Breathe           LeBreezey, LeAspire

Citrus Bliss      LeSunburst, LeWakeUp

Clear Skin        LeMelaPlus

Deep Blue        LeDeeper (Caution: Deep Blue contains camphor which may antidote homeopathics.)

DigestZen        LeInsideOut

Elevation        LeExpressions

GX Assist         LeCandila

Immortelle      LeSego Lily

On Guard         LeDeliverance, LeSpiceC, LeLifeForce

Past Tense      LeMyGraine

Purify              LePurify, LeAway

Serenity          LeTranquility

Slim and Sassy LeWeightless, LeEndoRelief

Terra Shield    LeAway

Whisper           LeMoonlight

Zendocrine           LeRevitalize

Mom Kit

1.      Lavender                            burns, relaxing, sleep

2.      Lemon                                 clear your mind, cleaning, cleansing in glassH20

3.      Peppermint                        headaches, drowsiness, reduce fevers

4.      Orange                                anxiety, depression, calming (especially in kids)

5.      Inside Out                           stomachache, heartburn, nausea, etc.

6.      Deliverance                        protects/kills against "bugs", increases immune

7.      Breezey                               colds, congestion, breathing, (muscle rub)

8.      MelaPlus                             put on cut, scrap, bug bite, prevent infection

+ $6.50 key chain case                                 

Pregnancy & New Baby Kit

1.      Lavender                     burns, relaxing, help sleep

2.      Peppermint                 headaches, drowsiness, reduce fevers

3.      Julia                              babies tummy's, colic, gas pain, constipation

4.      Baby Me                      bonding, skin-stretch marks, diaper rash, cracked nipples

5.      Inside Out                   nausea, heartburn, gas, digestion, candida/yeast

6.      Deeper                        muscle pain, nerve pain, headache

7.      HeartSong                  stress/depression, high blood pressure/toxemia

8.      Tranquility                  fears/anxiety, relaxation, acceptance

                                      $6.50 key chain case                                     

Relax Kit:

1.      GoodNite            sleep, feel good, relax, sinus/snoring

2.      Dreams                sleep, peace, acceptance, relax

3.      Sunburst              happy, joy, calming, cleaning, air freshener

4.      Tranquility           anxiety, stress, balance

5.      Sanctuary            peaceful blend, contentment, calming mind/body

6.      HeartSong           depression, sadness, feeling love - giving/receiving

7.      Baby Me              accepting, love, calmness, confidence, relaxing

8.      Lavender             calming, grounding, accepting, faith, sleep, mental fatigue, headaches

+ 6.50 key chain case

Energy Kit:

1.      Peppermint

2.      Wintergreen

3.      Lemon

4.      Revitalize

5.      Crystal Clear

6.      WakeUp

7.      Revitalize

8.      Deliverance

Focus/ADD Kit:

1.      Tranquility

2.      Millennia

3.      Crystal Clear

4.      Lavender

Athletes/Arthritis Kit:

1.      Deeper

2.      Millennia

3.      Paine

4.      WarmDown

5.      Peppermint or Crystal Clear

6.      Revitalize

Weight Loss or Cleanse/Detox Kit:

1.      Revitalize

2.      EndoRelief

3.      LivN

4.      LiteN

5.      Weightless

6.      Grapefruit

7.      Lemon

~ Extra RANDOM INFO ~

DOULA INFO:  As a doula, for childbirth stuff, I like clary sage, fennel, helichrysum, basil, marjoram, geranium, peppermint, sweet orange and lavender.  I like the blends Tranquility, Baby Me, Sanctuary, WarmDown, Deliverance, Unity, Millennia, Inside Out.  Call or send me an email if you want what I use what for.  A doula does not take the place of anyone and they do not do any medical skills as a midwife, doctor or nurse does.  They also don't know or love the woman like the husband does.  A doula does know tricks-to-the-trade when it comes to comfort measures, reassurance and encouraging involvement.  A doula can bring the couple closer. When a laboring woman's needs are met in an environment of peace and reassurance, it gives   men the reassurance necessary for them to participate and be encouraging.  A doula allows for the partner to participate at his own comfort level.  Most often, husbands tend to be much more active and involved (because their emotional needs are met.)  The tag-team support of a doula and husband can be dynamic!  The doula doesn't have an agenda of her own, but simply to help ensure that the woman/couple’s agenda is acknowledged and followed. (When labor starts, nerves and your vulnerability can get in the way.)  A doula is with the laboring woman continuously without shift changes or other patients to see. She is an advocate for you, working for you!  A doula will come to your house  to help you stay relaxed, comfortable, and assured until you are ready to go to the hospital.

Natalie Sainsbury              www.idahodoula.blogspot.com                 208-313-6914                nataliesainsbury@cableone.net                 

MEDITATION TIPS:   (I am learning and becoming more passionate about meditation.  I feel it is the listening time of prayer.)

Learning to relax - hot bath, music, massage, yoga (right brain stuff that you do w/o thinking.)

Prepare - have a space/spot (your brain will associate that with relaxing each time). Improvise (at work, find a grassy spot, take a picture of something peaceful to look at, etc).  A place/time you won't be interrupted.  Atmosphere of peaceful music, inspiring object (flower/picture)

Posture & Breathing:

1.       Seated posture - back straight, hands comfortably on knees, thighs parallel to the floor.

2.       Cross-legged - on the floor, legs crossed.  Can add a cushion for your bottom to make it more comfortable.

3.       Kneeling - kneel on floor, knees together, buttocks on your heels and toes almost touching.  Back straight, head and spine in alignment, rest your palms on your thighs.  Add a cushion under your heels if that helps.

4.       Lying down - (corpse pose) legs straight, toes falling outward, arms down by hips, palms up to the sky.  Most relaxing for very stressful times, however not ideal if you are too tired, as you may fall right asleep.

Easiest known meditation - Counting your breaths, focus on your breathing and count in and out for one, up to five and then repeat.  Try a few minutes at first and work up to 20.  If you get sidetracked, acknowledge and reel back in your mind.  This takes practice.

Mindful Meditation - Try to reclaim each moment instead of sleep-walking through our day.  Notice everything around you, be present, activate your senses.

Affirmations - On a mirror, saying to a mirror, silently, out load, repetition.  Affirmation of the word RELAX, say RE as you breath in and LAX as you breath out… repeat.  Consciously let go of tension in each area of your body.

Mantras - Ah, OM, sound vibration in the body is said to resonate through the body and can be felt at very deep levels!  Use a word like LOVE, PEACE, ONE, OO, AHH, MMM and do for your meditation, see how it feels for you.

Visualization - Visualize details of a peaceful place, happy place.  Or if you have something you are nervous about, visualize every aspect of it, replay it in your mind including the feelings you are feeling (or want to feel, as you give a speech, etc, etc.)

My Essay written for doula certification

Natalie Sainsbury

Essay for DONA doula certification

10/14/12

Purpose and Value of Labor Support

I have had the opportunity to have four beautiful healthy children.  I did not know about labor support during those childbearing years.  Unfortunately, if I did, I doubt I would have understood the purpose and value labor support offers.  I was able to give birth unmedicated with my second child.  It was a great experience.  I lucked out getting an older nurse who had full confidence in me and my interest to deliver without medication.  Things went quickly, although more painful than I would have imagined, and postpartum was bliss (unlike my first child.)  I went forward into my third and fourth birth experiences culturally educated having given birth twice and being a bit older.  However, I truly remained uneducated about my options and naïve to the idea that just because I'd given birth naturally before, I would be able to do it again.  I had a nurse, upon my asking her what she thought about the benefits of waiting for an epidural, she said she felt you may as well get your money's worth and get it early.  That sounded logical and enticing to me in my vulnerable state.  I ended out with one positive epidural birth and one overmedicated, emotionally void, epidural birth.  The second of which left me longing for the rich and edifying experience of birth and postpartum which I had with baby #2. 

Women have always wanted and needed support during childbirth.  It is not a time where women, particularly in our culture, want to be left alone.  Women have always wanted and needed support during childbirth.  It is not a time where women, particularly in our culture, want to be left alone. 

Childbirth used to be a women-helping-women event. Then, in the 50's, doctors were knocking women out and they came to with no memory of the birth. Recently, in the 70's, came an era of husbands in the birth room, women having more choices for medication, less sterilization (no shaving down below, etc.)  Men were somewhat thrown into a sort of rite of passage experience to go to the hospital with their wife and be the support person.  I used to be naïve as to the pressure that men experienced and really chalked it up to, "oh well, it's a growing experience and they have to step up to the opportunity."  I read an article by a renowned French obstetrician, Michael Odent, who wrote on men in the birth room.  In it, he stated how men are not naturally made up of the nurturing, caring support women need in childbirth.  They are more comfortable as providers and protectors.  It is difficult to keep their adrenaline from getting in the way. Many men feel much comfort and assurance in a predicted (medical managed) experience along with a pain-free epidural experience for their loved one.  There is a reason they are not the ones giving birth, they can barely handle watching the experience (sorry guys, it just takes a different set of hormones.)  Sometimes women assume doctors will be there to assist them through labor, however anyone that has at least one child knows that doctors come at the end to catch (deliver) the baby and do any stitching necessary afterwards.  Next logic would lean towards the nurses providing adequate support.  While nurses are absolutely vital and completely irreplaceable, they have a primary responsibility as to you and your baby's physical wellbeing (ie: blood pressure, fetal monitors, chart notes, etc.)  Additionally, they typically have multiple patients to care for and unfortunately you can't interview and hire them ahead of time, as to match your personality and preferences.

I knew immediately that a doula did not take away from a husband's experience, but I had no idea how a doula's presence literally did the opposite.  I have seen husband's be more calm, supported, and encouraged.  They feel more confident, capable, and participate more.  They are less insecure, vulnerable, and helpless.  Husband's seem to stand tall, engaged, and have a more positive birth experience themselves.  They love having a partner on their team when it comes to helping them provide all the comfort and support their wife needs.  They often have humbling experiences, oftentimes an overwhelming amount.  I have heard this leads to more help and participation postpartum and a better father-child bond.  A doula has the ability to bring couples closer together by being a personal guide and empowering them to use their front-seat ticket of choices and opportunities through the memorable experience of childbirth.     

What a doula does is offer physical, emotional, and educational support that starts when hired (usually 3^rd trimester or earlier) by way of 1-2 prenatal visits to find out what the couple's wants and wishes are and how the couple sees a doula being most effective for them.  For me, one or both of these prenatal visits are accompanied by a foot soak, massage and mini pedicure.  The support continues with the doula being on-call generally starting 2 weeks before the due date until the baby is born (which can be considered normal 2 weeks past the estimated due date.)  The client is offered unlimited phone communication and often access to educating books, DVD's, etc.  Once labor begins, the doula is notified and is on stand-by.  She arrives to assist the couple when they are "ready" for her help (usually at the onset of active labor.)  She then offers her uninterrupted physical presence through birth and 1-2 hours postpartum. 

Prenatally, the doula can offer support by listening to concerns, opinions, personal stories, and fears.  She can offer education via her experience, education, and understanding.  She can also recommend where or how to get information or support (books, classes, websites.)  Her experience and ability to understand the natural physiologic process of birth gives a special comfort and reassurance to husbands and wives individually and collectively. 

During childbirth, a doula can provide comfort in many ways.  First is by using physical modalities that alleviate pain (counter pressure on mom's back, massage, heat, cold, breathing techniques) and emotional reassurance and mental coping techniques that create relaxation for the mother (a state conducive to the hormone, oxytocin, that provides the vehicle that moves labor along.)  Those techniques may include guided imagery and relaxation, music, education, affirmations.  Additionally, ensuring privacy and a birth/mother-centered environment, nurturing/assisting the father offer physical and emotional support to his wife (at the participation level he is comfortable with.)    A doula can remind a laboring woman/couples of their options.  Those options may include different positions to labor in (side-lying, birth ball, standing, walking, using the bathtub).  She may remind the couple to get all the information necessary to make an informed decision (ask for pros/cons to any recommended intervention like breaking your water, using pitocin, etc.)  A doula will not make choices for the couple, but will empower the couple to make their own informed choices.  She may also be helpful in suggesting the right question to ask in order to get the information necessary to make the best choice for them.  The emotional support doulas provide help women have confidence and trust in their bodies and in their choices during childbirth. 

Postpartum, a doula helps ensure skin-to-skin contact and nurtures the couple in what is known as the "golden hour."  This is where the baby and mother are at heightened levels of the hormone oxytocin releasing wherein feelings of love, trust and bonding occur.  A doula can also assist the mother with initiating breastfeeding and providing support or information postpartum.

An important part of a doulas job is the postpartum visit.  It is where the doula visits the new mother and baby to check in on them and review the birth experience.  Positive memories are emphasized.  Things that would be done differently are discussed and processed.  More emotional reassurance, support and praise are given.  Connections to resources for information and support are given as well. 

Research has shown women with doulas have less requests for pain medicine (60% fewer epidural requests, 30% fewer analgesia use,) fewer interventions, better luck breastfeeding, 50% fewer C-sections, 40% less need for pitocin, and 25% shorter labors.  Women remember their childbirth experiences however good or bad.  The love and support they receive, along with the choices and education they have, help contribute to positive memories. 

 

   

I'm selling Butterfly Express Essential Oils!

I've used essential oils for many years. I've used Young Living and doTERRA and now I've finally found one that is both quality and affordable! I am stocking and selling Butterfly Express Oils, as well as bottling in various sizes. 

They are excellent quality oils! As you smell them, you can feel the increased vibrations/energy in your body. Ahh, I love the power in essential oils. They let the body heal itself. It is said, "You have to feel it to heal it!" Sometimes we don't know what we need to feel or what needs healed. Balance, Peace, and Vitality are Gifts from God. They are here for our taking. I feel essential oils help us attain a level of health for our first route to healing ourselves/self sufficiency. It is empowering to look within and become our own best doctor. I love the physical touch of oils being applied to nurture/heal. I love the power of suggestion as we use oils, we open our minds and bodies to accepting healing.

LOADS OF INFO TO COME!!!

Call me for questions 313-6914