Clermont Herb Shoppe Classes for December 2008

The holidays are finally here. With all the things you do for others, take time for yourself an attend one of our fun and educational classes. While you are in the shop, do not forget to pick up those last minute gift baskets, herbal heat wraps and eco-friendly gifts. Not sure what to give those on your list who are hard to buy for - Gift Certificates are a great fit. From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Holiday Season.

Class Descriptions

December 3rd, 2008 from 6-7pm, Clean Green-$10
This class is a great way to clean your home without using harsh chemicals. You will learn to clean everything from your clothes to your bathrooms naturally.

December 10th, 2008 from 6-8pm, Soap Making-$25
Learn how to make your own goat's milk soap to take home and enjoy using pure essential oils and natural ingredients.

December 11, 2008 from 6-7pm, Travel Aromatherapy-$15
Does traveling make you uneasy? Let essential oils be your best traveling companion.

December 12th, 2008 from 6-8pm, Immune Building Basics-$20

Learn how to build your immune system up to protect against viruses and bacteria. Learn about the foods, supplements, and herbs that support the immune system.

December 16th, 2008 from 6-9pm, CPR-$25
Learn Basic Life Support, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator by Patricia Pioro, RN, BSN.

December 20th, 2008 from 9-10am, Herbal Hour-Free
This month's herbal hour is dedicated to healthy snacks and drinks to keep our bodies healthy and strong to keep up with our busy lifestyle.

March 7th, 2009 from 9-4, Young at Any Age-$35($10 off early registration)
Learn to take charge of your health and reclaim your vitality, cell health and the Silver Solution. Optional business building at the end.

September 12, 2009 from 9-4, 3rd Annual Clermont Health Conference - $20
Join us for a day of great fun and education about your health and natural remedies for you and your family. Great speakers, goody bags and raffle for free prizes. At Lake-Sumter Community College.


Scentful regards,
Jennifer Hochell
JennScents, Inc. / Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa
702 W. Montrose St. / Clermont, FL 34711
352-243-3588 or 352-243-9627
www.jennscents.com / www.clermontherbshop.com
www.clermontdowntownpartnership.com

Herb Shoppe Cagan Crossings Hosts Winter Celebration

Cagan Crossings Town Center
Winter Celebration
Wednesday, Dec 10th
4-7pm

Entertainment (next to Anytime Fitness & Herb Shoppe)
DJ 4-7pm
East Ridge Band 4:35
Four Corners Charter School Chorus 4:45
Four Corners Charter Dance Team 4:55

Anytime Fitness
Stop by for gym tours, meet our personal trainers and enjoy a complimentary martini bar, beer, turkey sandwiches with all the fixin’s and cake. Drop off a gift for Toys for Tots and get a free tanning session.

Big Red Bus
Florida’s Blood Mobile will be onsite. Give the gift that keeps on giving and receive a $10 Publix gift card and 50% off coupon for ICE at Gaylord Palms.

Herb Shoppe
Get here early to receive a free detox footbath, complimentary face mapping and skin care samples. Then stop by The Health Chic Mobile to try Bill’s famous bean soup and homemade tabouli.

J Nails
Bring the kids down for $5.00 manicures.

Pepperon’s Italian Restaurant
Stop in for free pizza samples.

Rollin Dough Bake Shop
Visit our table in front of Anytime Fitness for Christmas cookie decorating and be sure to stop over at the bakery to sign up for our 6th Annual Cookie Day.

Sabor Tropical
Now Open. Check out the restaurant and try samples of popular Spanish dishes at our table by the Herb Shoppe.

Shirlocks Café
Come warm up with complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and other tasty treats.

Simka’s Sweets
Come meet Big Simka and get a free sample of ice cream and balloon.

For more information, contact Wendimere at 352-243-9005 or Heather at 352-394-3339. The Town Center is located one mile North of US192 on Hwy 27, directly across from Walmart and Lowes at 532 Cagan Park Av. Clermont

Jennifer Hochell speaks at Nature’s Sunshine National Convention (part 3)

Essential oils have many characteristics. All 100% pure, unadulterated essential oils are antibacterial and antioxidants. They vary in properties of antiviral, antifungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, etc. essential oils are concentrated extracts that are distilled or cold-compressed (citrus) from roots, leaves, barks, flowers, berries, peel, seeds, wood, resins and bark. They are are 50-100 times more potent than their herb form.

To understand aromatherapy, it is essential to understand the olfaction process. Our olfactory system is responsible for our sense of smell (which is also responsible for how to taste). It is the one place where the nervous system is in direct contact with the external environment, at all times. Smelling begins by inhaling through the nose. The aroma vapors travel to the olfactory epithelium (special mucus membrane at roof of nasal cavity) where the odors penetrate and dissolve into this mucus membrane. The cilia (hair-like structures that are tips of olfactory nerves) grab and relay this information deep into the brain known as the limbic system. Essential oils contact the limbic system in less than 1 second when inhaled and within 1-3 seconds when applied topically. Every body is different and some people may respond faster to certain scents than others.

To really help others connect with aromatherapy and find the right scents for them, I conduct what I call Olfactory Sensory Testing™ (OST). Essential oils that work best for emotional and mental concerns are the ones that you like the most. Simply, waft an essential oil bottle from side to side under the nose, without touching the nose and take a deep breath. Do you like it? On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best, and 1 being the worst, where does the scent rank? I try to incorporate all of the oils that receive a 6 or higher into the custom blend. Of course, combine the amount of oils that you are comfortable with, whether 2 oils or 20 oils. When I am working with physical concerns, it is not as important to conduct OST as with emotional concerns

Scentful regards,
Jennifer Hochell
JennScents, Inc. / Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa
702 W. Montrose St., Clermont, FL 34711
352.243.3588 or 352.243.9627
www.jennscents.com / www.clermontherbshop.com
www.myherbshoppe.blogspot.com

School & Community Groups Needed for Winter Celebration

School Groups Needed for Winter Celebration at Cagan Crossings Town Center

The Cagan Crossings Town Center will be holding a Winter Celebration on Wednesday, Dec 10, 4-7pm. The event will feature food, music, blood drive and other entertainment.

Four Corners Charter School Dance Team will perform their holiday routine and students from the East Ridge band will perform holiday favorites. Anytime Fitness is hosting a Toys for Tots Drive and there will be kid powered steam train rides.

Applications from chorus, band, drama and dance groups from local schools, churches or other community organizations are being accepted.

For more information please contact Wendimere Reilly at the Herb Shoppe, 352-243-9005.

Your Life Story through Journaling

Have you ever taken a few moments to stop and think about the path your life has taken?
Our lives are filled with events, people and situations that shape us. What lessons have you learned along the way? Are you still learning some of these lessons? When we come to an understanding that we learn everyday, we are able to embrace each new day with anticipation, passion and awareness. Through the toughest times, this can be challenging.

Can we suddenly just figure things out?? Wouldn't that be great!
But, actually would we be cutting our self off from experiencing new adventures, people and situations? We continue to evolve each day and are given many opportunities to work on our inner health. So much energy and money can be spent by society on the outside health

So as we keep our minds and heart open, pay attention to those things around you and perhaps the deeper message. Ultimately, when we journal we listen to OUR voice, not all the other stimuli that fights for our attention. By getting quiet, we can listen to our inner voice and take that much needed time to reflect upon our life's story.

Join us for a Journaling Class on November 14th 5:30-7 p.m. Cost $35 Pre- registration required. 352 243 3588. The Clermont Herb Shop

Jennifer Hochell speaks at Nature’s Sunshine National Convention (part 2)

Aromatherapy Safety

There are some basic guidelines and safety precautions one should follow when using aromatherapy. Essential oils are a more concentrated form of herbs, flowers, leaves, roots, trees, bark and berries thus, less is needed. Essential oils are about 50-100 times more potent than its herb form. A few drops will be plenty to accomplish the results you are seeking. Her are some safety precautions I follow when using and blending essential oils.

1. Do not ingest.

2. Dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin. Undiluted essentials oils may cause irritation to the skin and should always be combined with a carrier before applying neat (or directly to the skin).

3. Citrus oils are photosensitive so avoid direct sunlight after use for at least 3-4 hours.

4. Use caution with pregnancy, high blood pressure, epilepsy and other serious health concerns.

5. Some essential oils may be too hormone balancing or heating for persons with these concerns.

6. If someone has an allergy to an actual plant or tree, they may have an allergy to the essential oil. For example, Chamomile is in the ragweed family so caution should be used for those allergic to ragweed.

7. Keep out of reach of children and those with dementia.



Scentful regards,
Jennifer Hochell
JennScents, Inc. / Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa
702 W. Montrose St., Clermont, FL 34711
352.243.3588 or 352.243.9627
www.jennscents.com / www.clermontherbshop.com
www.myherbshoppe.blogspot.com

Information provided is for educational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, prescribe or treat any health concerns. A professional healthcare provider should be consulted before beginning any health program.

Jennifer Hochell speaks at Nature’s Sunshine National Convention (part 1)

The topic of Aromatherapy always seems to draw a lot of attention. At the Nature’s Sunshine National Convention held in Washington, DC from August 20-23, 2008, over 150 people attended the aromatherapy presentation, Custom Blending with Essential Oils: Integrating Herbs and Oils presented by Jennifer Hochell. Attendees received valuable information to help them understand the concepts of aromatherapy, how to use it, why to use and how to easily and effectively incorporate it into daily life. Here are some highlights:

Why Choose Essential oils?
Essential oils offer a wide variety of health benefits such as physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. It encompasses over 9000 years of history that supports, exemplifies and solidifies the therapeutic properties essential oils have to offer. It is also fun and empowering as it put control back in YOUR hands over YOUR health choices.

Aromatherapy Benefits
Essential oils are powerful tool that may alter, shift , change and adjust mood, emotion and physical issues. It has been historically known to help alleviate stress, skin irritations, depression and anxiety. It also helps our pets achieve over wellness.

Aromatherapy History
Egyptians are famous for employing aromatherapy for their mummification process. The Greeks integrated fragrances (at that time they were 100% pure, undiluted essential oils) into many of their rituals, ceremonies and personal care. Today, you can find some form of aromatherapy in many personal care and cleaning products. It also received prestigious recognition when Richard Axel and Linda Buck (both from the USA) won the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of odorant receptors and their relationship to the organization of the olfactory system.

Quality of Aromatherapy
Why is quality important? Well, it will dictate the level of therapeutic value as well help reduce your exposure to chemical-based products. It is also important when working to enhance overall health and wellness. For example, you may feel relaxed when smelling a synthetic lavender candle but, the combination of synthetic ingredients may bombard and clog the lymphatic system with toxins rather than assist the body in eliminating toxins.


Scentful regards,
Jennifer Hochell
JennScents, Inc. / Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa
702 W. Montrose St., Clermont, FL 34711
352.243.3588 or 352.243.9627
www.jennscents.com / www.clermontherbshop.com
www.myherbshoppe.blogspot.com