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Single Essential Oil Profiles, Benefits, Indications

By on April 7, 2010 in Aromatherapy

Caution for using ANY and ALL essential oils: If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, ALWAYS consult your physician before using essential oils. Below you can find our Single Essential Oil Profiles which list the actions, benefits, indications, cautions and companion oils: Angelica (Angelica Archangelica) Action: Anticoagulant, sedating to the nervous system, reduces inflammation of [...]

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Congestive heart failure prognosis

By on March 31, 2010 in Heart, Blood, Circulatory

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic heart condition that leads to reduced blood flow to the body because of the reduced ability of the heart to pump efficiently. After diagnosis your cardiologist or primary care physician will recommend treatment protocols based on your current health, any underlying medical conditions and the causative factor for [...]

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Good Oils to Have in Your First Aid Kit

By on February 20, 2010 in Aromatherapy, First Aid, Injuries, Bites

Here is some info on a few herbal essential oils that are a very helpful addition to your family’s first aid kit Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) * Clary Sage is used in aromatherapy in preference to Sage (Salvia Officinalis) because Sage can be quite toxic. Clary possesses the positive effects of Sage without the danger. [...]

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Top Ten Best Researched Herbs

By on May 27, 2009 in Herbs For Health, Detox, Immunity, Infection

Garlic “If we were to design a drug that had perfect properties according to what we know about heart disease and associated risk factors, we couldn’t improve on garlic,” says Amanda McQuade-Crawford, herbalist and director of the Ojai Center of Phytotherapy in Ojai, Calif. Regular use of garlic is associated with the prevention of cardiovascular [...]

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Glossary of Definitions

By on May 21, 2009 in Alternative Therapies

Abortificant causes induced or spontaneous abortion Alterative helps to restore normal health, cleanses and purifies the blood, gradually restores normal bodily functions Analgesic relieves pain Anaphrodisiac reduces the sexual appetites Anthelmintic helps kill and get rid of parasites in the body Antibacterial destroys or stops the growth of bacteria Antibiotic destroys or stops the growth [...]

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Essential Oils Help Cancer Patients

By on May 21, 2009 in Aromatherapy, Health and Vitality

Like so many New Age practices and beliefs, aromatherapy has ancient roots. The use of essential oils to affect mood and well-being can be found far back in Egyptian, Greek and Roman history. In fact, when the three kings of biblical fame brought gifts, including gold, to baby Jesus, their other highly prized offerings were [...]

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