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Aromatherapy, Respiratory Conditions »

[2 Sep 2010 | No Comment | 4 views]

Put 1 drop each of Chamomile and Lemon Essential oils onto a tissue and inhale.

Add the following combination to baths:

* Chamomile 2 drops
* Lemon 2 drops
* Lavender 1 drop

Massage the neck, chest, and back with

* Chamomile 2 drops
* Geranium 1 drop
* Lemon 1 drop
* Massage Oil 1 teaspoon

Because hay fever affects people in different ways, treatment is often a case of trial and error. Expriement …

Anxiety and Depression, Aromatherapy »

[1 Sep 2010 | No Comment | 1 views]

As I look out the window, I’m thinking how dreary it is right now. It’s pouring rain, the sky is gray, and the trees have lost most of their leaves. Sigh.

I need something to lift this blue mood I’m in! As usual, aromatherapy comes to the rescue. This article gives a brief introduction to various essential oils that are known for their mood elevation abilities. By the end of the article, you should have a better sense of where to cast your nose for help the next time you feel …

Aromatherapy, Beauty, Skin Care »

[1 Sep 2010 | 3 Comments | 8 views]

* 1 cup light oil (your choice, such as almond, light sesame or canola)
* 1/2 cup glycerin
* 1/2 cup liquid soap
* Essential oils of your choice (up to 48 drops, as this makes 8 baths)

Makes 16 oz, enough for 8 baths.

Mix together all the ingredients and pour into a clean bottle with lid or stopper. to use:

Shake gently and pour 1/4 cup into the bath under running water.

There are two kinds of bath oils: those that float on top of the water (most oils will do this) and those that …

Aromatherapy, Beauty, Skin Care »

[29 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 14 views]

* Tea Tree 4 drops
* Lavender 6 drops
* Peppermint 3 drops
* Helichrysum 3 drops
* Frankincense 2 drop
* Colloidal Silver 1 T
* Aloe Vera Gel .5 oz.
* Nature’s Fresh 1.5 oz.

Directions:

Mix essential oils, colloidal silver, aloe vera gel and Nature’s Fresh in a 2 oz. amber bottle. Shake well and label bottle. To use, spray three to five times daily. This blend is also refreshing and hydrating to the body and mind after spending any length of time in the sun.

Alternative Therapies »

[29 Aug 2010 | 2 Comments | 124 views]

Massage therapy has been used for centuries to improve health, reduce stress and relieve muscle tension as well as improve overall feelings of well being. Message therapy can include over 30 different techniques and types of therapy but the one underlying factor is that the massage works to manipulate the muscle, tissue or ligaments to affect change.

Pregnancy is a time of life during which women undergo a variety of side effects, some more pleasant than others. All women can expect to experience some stiffness and muscle tension as …

Aromatherapy »

[27 Aug 2010 | One Comment | 8 views]

* 4 drops Lavender per tbls of carrier oil
* 1 drop Petitgrain per tbls of carrier oil
* 1 drop Frankincense per tbls of carrier oil

This blend may be added to a warm bath (about a capful of the massage oil blend).
or, you can blend the essential oils in the same proportions and use in an Aromatherapy Diffusers.

Alternative Therapies, Beauty, Skin Care »

[26 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 14 views]

Acne occurs when the sebaceous glands secrete too much oil. Normally the oil flows from the glands to the skin’s surface, but if the dead skin cells accumulate, they can clog the pores. The skin reflects our internal health. Acne is sometimes an indicator of toxic conditions. Too much waste product in the kidneys, liver, lungs, intestine or digestive problems can all give cause for breakouts. Allergies, high fat diet, emotional problems, pollution… these are all causes.

Most cases of acne will disappear by themselves at the end of adolescence, but …

Herbs For Health »

[25 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 4 views]

Soothing aromatherapy chest massage oil for easy breathing in children

Congesto-K KiddieRub is a natural, safe and effective chest massage oil for children with nose and chest congestion . This natural combination of pure therapeutic essential oils will help to keep your child’s chest and nose clear and open, to maintain relaxed, easy breathing. The aromatherapy ingredients are also known to promote strong immune systems, which provide a first line of defense against colds, flu and other childhood infections. Congesto-K KiddieRub Chest Massage Oil keeps little noses and chests open; promotes …

Herbs For Health »

[25 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 4 views]

Promotes nail and nail bed health for beautiful, natural nails

Nail-Rx is a natural, safe and effective remedy for treating fungal infections of the nails. Combining essential oils extracted from plants, Nail-Rx is highly concentrated and has strong anti-fungal properties. Use Nail-Rx to treat fungal infections of the nail; to treat flakiness and discoloration of the nail; to encourage healing and healthy nail growth; to prevent recurrence of nail infections and to treat pain, discomfort and redness around the nail. Formulated by a clinical psychologist, Nail-Rx is pharmaceutically manufactured to …

Aromatherapy »

[23 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 2 views]

What Is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a gentle but powerful healing art that uses therapeutic grade pure essential oils in a way that can positively effect our physical, emotional and mental health.

Certified Aromatherapists will recommend massage (introduction through the skin) and inhalation (introduction through the respiratory system) as the most effective methods of introducing these wonderfully balanced and holistic gifts from nature into the human body. For massage, a good quality carrier oil, lotion, cream or salve is used to deliver the essential oils to the area needed. For inhalation, a simmering …

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