If the discomfort of cystitis (bladder infection) increases, or there is blood or pus when you urinate, see a doctor immediately.

Drink lots of water, cranberry juice and chamomile tea at the first signs of cystitis.

Use one Garlic capsule as a suppository placed up the rectum.

Make an aromatic wash with 3 drops each of Bergamot and Tea Tree in 17 fl oz (500 ml) of boiled, cooled water. Use this frequently as a local wash, making sure that you swab the opening of the urethra.

Make a hot compress using Bergamot, Chamomile and Sandalwood and place it over the abdomen, repeating as the compress cools.

To help prevent cystitis, take regular baths with Tea Tree, Lavender, Bergamot and Roman Chamomile.

Excerpted from “The Aromatherapy Bible” by Gill Farrer-Halls

Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup Almond Oil
* 1/4 cup jojoba Oil
* 1/2 tsp. rosemary EO
* 1/4 cup wheat germ Oil
* 1 tsp. lavender EO

Directions
Mix well. I put this on my wet hair, wrap in a towel on my head, wear it for 20 minutes & shampoo! Awesome!

Another Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients:

* 1 teaspoon soy bean oil
* 2 teaspoons castor oil

Directions:

Combine ingredients then warm on low heat. massage mixture into the scalp and hair. Wrap hair in a hot towel for 15 minutes. Shampoo & rinse out.

RUSSIAN HAIR TREATMENT PACK

This is better than a simple hot oil treatment. It leaves the hair looking stunning-thick, luxuriant, and shiny. The effects last a long time, even the light scent of the essential oil will linger through several shampoos.

2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon oil (safflower, almond, coconut, or walnut
1 drop essential oil (lemon, tangerine, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, rosemary)  Read more...

The thyroid gland, which is housed just below your voice box, derives its name from the Greek word for shield due to its shape. A healthy thyroid is just a little bigger than a quarter and cannot be felt under the skin. It has two lobes. A swollen lobe may just feel like a lump in your throat.

A swollen lobe is called a goiter that is normally caused due to iodine deficiency. There are, however, other abnormal conditions of thyroid, out of which, thyroid cancer (thyroid carcinoma) is the most serious.

Often, thyroid cancers in early stages produce no thyroid cancer symptoms. As the cancer grows, a small lump or nodule can be felt in the neck. The vast majority of thyroid nodules are caused by benign conditions – only about 1 percent of these types of nodules actually signify the presence of thyroid cancer.

If it is indeed thyroid cancer and begins to spread, it can cause thyroid cancer symptoms that include:  Read more...

Written in accessible language for bodyworkers and hands-on therapists, Healing with the Chakra Energy System describes the use of very simple non-suppressive and nons-ymptomatic techniques in which the cause of the disease process may be halted and disharmony within the body may be changed into harmony.

Each chapter contains case histories and descriptions of how to treat many conditions, including muscular, joint, spinal, organic, and emotional. Based on the author’… More >>

Healing with the Chakra Energy System: Acupressure, Bodywork, and Reflexology for Total Health

One of the most comprehensive, up-to-date encyclopedias of aromatherapy available today, this reference has more than 400 entries covering more than 200 conditions and 82 essential oils as well as recipes and formulae…. More >>

Aromatherapy: An A-Z: The Most Comprehensive Guide to Aromatherapy Ever Published

by Warren Matthews of Xtend-Life

Glycation…a simple explanation to a complex problem…

Glycation is even more dangerous to your health than free radicals! It is important that you understand what it is, how it is caused and how to protect yourself against it.

In order to appreciate the problems associated with glycation there are some basic biological facts that you need to be aware of.

Firstly, the role that proteins play in your body!

Proteins are valuable biological molecules which are found in almost every part of your body and have a variety of functions. They are present inside the cells making the life of the cell possible. Without them you would not survive as these proteins are needed to carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

Proteins are made up of strings of different amino acids. To function properly they need to be ‘free agents’. In other words they need to remain as singular molecules to move around and perform their tasks.

So far, so good…  Read more...

Handmade Jewelry: Balancing Gemstone Chakra Bracelets – Handcrafted sterling silver bracelet. The crystals selected are based on the metaphysical healing properties and meanings of chakra colors.

Many believe that Chakras are centers of energy within your body that can regulate your bodies systems, and chakra stones attune and adjust your bodies energy, bringing it into line with the most beneficial vibrations for your own body. that includes endocrine systems, … More >>

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Essential oils are one of the world’s great untapped resources. This complete volume explains how to incorporate these ancient medicines of the earth into everyday life for personal care, physical and mental health, and a safe home environment.

It gives more than 500 recipes using essential oils as alternatives to often toxic human-made health, beauty, and cleaning products…. More >>

Note from Dee: I have owned this book for several years, and as a Certified Advanced Aromatherapist it is THE book I use the most.

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health – Beauty – a Safe Home Environment

Here’s How:

1. Add rose hip seed oil to a clean, sanitized colored glass bottle.
2. Add 5 drops of rosewood oil.
3. Add 3 drops of rose geranium oil.
4. Add 2 drops of sandalwood oil.
5. Apply by small amounts to face and neck after washing and toning.

Tips:

1. Frankincense or myrrh oils are great substitutes for the sandalwood.
2. I have blended the rose hip seed oil with jojoba, my personal preference is to use the rose hip seed oil alone as the base. It is pricer, but worth it.

What You Need:

* Rose Hip Seed Oil
* Rosewood Oil
* Rose Geranium Oil
* Sandalwood Oil
* 10ml colored glass bottle

When considering aromatherapy, it is important to know that it is much more than just purchasing a few bottles of essential oils. While essential oils are key and you can use them without further purchases, your experience with aromatherapy will certainly be enhanced by taking a look at some of the following products. These products will help you get more use out of your essential oils and will help you use them to their fullest.

The Oils: You know that you will need the right essential oils when you start aromatherapy. So, before you head out to your local oil dealer, it is important that you know what kind of oils you will need to purchase. All essential oils have their very one unique purposes and properties and there are a lot of different ones out there. Once you know what you want to use the oils for, then you can look to purchase additional products.  Read more...