Eczema

My baby has Eczema. Is there an essential oil that will help her?

Julie, Nebraska


Skin Care ~ Eczema

Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis (some people use these two terms interchangeably). However, there are many different forms of eczema.

Eczema can affect people of any age, although the condition is most common in infants. Eczema will permanently resolve by age 3 in about half of affected infants. In others, the condition tends to recur throughout life. People with eczema often have a family history of the condition or a family history of other allergic conditions, such as asthma or hay fever. Up to 20% of children and 1%-2% of adults are believed to have eczema.

Most of the symptoms and conditions below are important signals your body is sending you that you may need to significantly reduce toxins in your body, especially your digestive system. Add whole-food nutrients, like Raw foods. Essential oil massages can be very beneficial as well.

Symptoms:

Eczema can show up anywhere on the body, but eczema often appears as a rash on the;

• Insides of elbows
• Backs of knees
• Face, often on the cheeks
• Behind the ears
• Buttocks
• Hands and feet

Eczema symptoms often appear as skin patches that can be:

• Very itchy
• Red
• Dry
• Swollen
• Sore

With time, an eczema rash often becomes crusty and scaly. Some types of eczema can also blister, weep, crack, or peel. An infection or too much scratching can make eczema symptoms worse. Over time, scratching can even make the skin become thick and leathery. Sometimes, you may have other skin changes along with eczema, such as small raised bumps or hives. Or, there may be an extra fold of skin under the eyes.

Although Eczema can be itchy and irritating, avoid scratching if possible, Scratching too much can cause a break in the skin, which allows bacteria or viruses to enter and can lead to infection. Sometimes, long-term use of medications to control eczema can also cause complications.



Suggestions, using Essential Oils:
In-home procedures suggested as part of an overall plan involving your health care professional as indicated in an authoritative home health care directory:

NOTE: anyone who suffers from allergies may have much stronger reactions to essential oils applied on the skin, even if they are of the highest quality. The first way to manage this condition is through internal purification. Those who may be allergic or sensitive should apply these procedures first on the feet, then on a small part of the infected area for at least 24 hours before using them generally.

• Begin by making needed adjustments to your dietary habits according to the suggestions given earlier. Skin problems will often recur if dietary adjustments are not made. Eat a healthy diet containing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and heart-healthy oils.

• You may need more water (1/2 gallon a day) and exercise (2 mile walk per day) to improve circulation and flush toxins from the body. The body needs an average of half your body weight in ounces, of water.

• Examine your emotional life and reduce toxic build-up of unresolved conflicts, selfishness, resentments, criticism, etc. Calming therapies, journaling and massage will help significantly, but problems will recur if emotional issues are not resolved.

• Incorporate daily stress-reducing activities such as meditation while diffusing 5 to 10 drops of lemon or Balsam fir.

• Use daily relaxing massage on the feet, hands, abdomen, ears, or joints with 3 to 4 drops of lavender, geranium, lemon diluted in a tablespoon of vegetable mixing oil.

• Eliminate any unsafe addictions such as smoking, drugs, or alcoholism.

• For persistent skin conditions, it may be essential to do one or more of the cleanses —liver, digestion, immune strengthening, or mind/body—over at least a year’s time. Do the liver cleanse every morning. 1 drop Lemon oil, 1 drop Peppermint oil, and 1 tsp. Fresh lemon juice.

For actual Skin help, do one of the following:

• Mix 4-5 drops of lavender, geranium, or per la Pain blend (anti-inflammatory), in 1/2 cup Epsom salts. Be sure to mix the oils in the Epsom salts first, then add the salts to the bath water. (Take warm baths, not hot.)

• After your bath or shower, apply 4 to 5 drops of lavender, geranium, or the soothing (anti-inflammatory) Pain blend mixed in a tablespoon of mixing oil to the affected areas. (Coconut oil, Olive, and Jojoba oils are very healing)

• Can also mix 15-20 drops each of Lavender and Geranium to a fragrance free, non-toxic, synthetic-chemical-free lotion. (Eucerin lotion is also good). Apply to infected areas after each bath or shower, and wash your hands each time. If you wish to make your blend up each time, mix 2-3 drops each of the essential oils into 1 Tbl. Lotion.

• Tea tree oil is known to be very effective with eczema or any other skin condition.

• 1 drop Oregano oil and a 1oz. Carrier oil mixture, rubbed on lesions 2x daily, is great for extreme cases. If irritation occurs, just take internally 2x a day, in a gel capsule.

There is no need to do all of these options. Just pick one, and try it. For acute problems, try the bath and lotion.

Consider a Salve:

If you don't want the hassle of baths or putting your own moisturizer together, then consider a salve.

Vitruvian Natural Health now offers a Herbal Healing Salve that can be used every day for an over all healing moisturizer. Read more about it here: http://www.theresanoilforthat.com/herbal-healing-salve.html

Help with Hearing Challenges-Using Helichrysum EO

My son has hearing damage from playing the drums, is there an Essential oil that can help that?

Linda, CA.


HELICHRYSUM
Helichrysum italicum is a sub-specie of the more commonly known plant Everlast or Immortal. The essential oil distilled from it has a distinct fragrance and a unique chemical composition. Its traditional uses include nervine, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, antitussive, cicatrizant, febrifuge, antiseptic, antihematoma, anticoagulant, cholagogue, fungicidal, hepatic, diuretic, emollient, mucolytic, splenic, cytophylactic, and expectorant.


Helichysum italicum will be the oil of choice to help with Hearing Challenges, because of its ability to regenerate damaged nerves.




About the Ear
With in the ear canal or the cochlea, there are Hair Cells that Amplify sound waves and transduce auditory information to the Brain Stem. When these hair cells are underdeveloped, broken, or damaged by loud noises, ear wax, or infection, decreased hearing sensitivity can result.
Loud noises can break the hair cells. Ear wax keeps the hair cells together and from vibrating. Age causes a degeneration of these hair cells. Also, some people are born with underdeveloped hair cells. Helichrysum italicum can help all of these problems, and may restore hearing. (It can not help if there is a bone deformatey with in the ear. )




Helping Hearing Challenges
Before beginning the application, review the steps.
Check the condition of the recipient’s hearing (#14)

1. Put 2-3 drops of Helichrysum onto the palm of the hand.
2. Hand the oil bottle to the recipient to sniff and hold. See #10.
3. Using finger, apply to ear canal, rubbing it lightly around the canal.
4. AVOID dropping oils directly onto the eardrum at anytime! See caution below.
5. Then, follow along the mastoid bone outside the ear and on down and around towards the center of the neck.
6. Repeat in the other ear.

   

   "Rock" the ear in all directions.

7. Put fingers in both ear canals, push in, and “rock” fingers pulling up, down, and back in the canal several times. See Image>>
8. Tug on ear lobes.
9. Repeat steps 1-8 using the Geranium essential oil. (Only if there is an emotional attachment to the hearing loss.)
10. The recipient should hold the bottle just below the nostril and inhale deeply. (at least 3 times on each side). Holding the bottle is another connection to the oil.
11. It is important to balance the applications of any oils you use, so do both ears even if only one is affected.
12. After the ears have been treated, have the person “rest”. The person should sit quietly for a moment and then walk around the room.
13. You may have to apply Geranium to ease the emotions that can swell up from the experience of sudden sound. An emotional reaction (emotional or irritable) is okay and should be handled with Geranium.
14. After a minimum of 5 minutes, test the hearing.

• Speak softly behind the damaged ear. Avoid speaking towards the good ear.
• Rub your fingers together behind the damaged ear.
• Determine how far away you should be by how severe the hearing loss is.
• If there is no noticeable improvement in the hearing, repeat steps #1-9.

Restored hearing may be minimal; it’s a process that takes time.
Let the recipient know that his/her hearing can improve more if they will repeat the process twice a week for as long as they feel it is necessary to gain optimum hearing.

CAUTION: If you accidentally drop helichrysm in the ear drum, IMMEDIATELY add carrier oil to dilute the helichrysum. There is potential for the ear drum to blister, but if you're cautious in application, no problem should arise.



For Ringing in the Ear (Tinnitus)
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. In many cases it is not a serious problem, but rather a nuisance that eventually resolves. It is not a single disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this disorder. In almost all cases, only the patient can hear the noise.

What causes Tinnitus?
Tinnitus can arise in any of the four sections of the ear: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, and the brain. Some tinnitus or head noise is normal. If one goes into a sound proof booth and normal outside noise is diminished, one becomes aware of these normal sounds. We are usually not aware of these normal body sounds, because outside noise masks them.
Anything, such as wax or a foreign body in the external ear, that blocks these background sounds will cause us to be more aware of our own head sounds. Fluid, infection, or disease of the middle ear bones or ear drum (tympanic membrane) can also cause tinnitus.
One of the most common causes of tinnitus is damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear. Advancing age is generally accompanied by a certain amount of hearing nerve impairment, and consequently tinnitus.

Today, loud noise exposure is a very common cause of tinnitus, and it often damages hearing as well. Unfortunately, many people are unconcerned about the harmful effects of excessively loud noise, firearms, and high intensity music. Some medications (for example, aspirin) and other diseases of the inner ear (Meniere's syndrome) can cause tinnitus. Tinnitus can in very rare situations be a symptom of such serious problems as an aneurysm or a brain tumor (acoustic tumor). http://www.medicinenet.com/tinnitus/article.htm



To help with Tinnitus or Ringing of the ear, follow the same procedure as above for hearing.

• For a mild case, just apply with your finger, 1-2 drops Helichrysum inside the bowl of the ear and around the ear. (Do not drop straight oils inside the canal)

My blood results show that I have high Trigycerides, is there a natural way to lower them?
Brian, Montana



Lowering TriglyceridesTriglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. They are a major source of energy and the most common type of fat in your body.


When you eat, your body uses the calories it needs for quick energy. Any extra calories are turned into triglycerides and stored in fat cells to be used later. The excess calories are stored as fat regardless of what kind of food you eat-fat, carbohydrate, or protein. If you regularly eat more calories than you burn, you may have high triglycerides.


In normal amounts, triglycerides are important to good health. When triglyceride levels are high, it is not clear whether these high levels directly increase your risk for heart disease. But high triglycerides are often part of a group of conditions called metabolic syndrome


Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, and high triglycerides. This syndrome does increase your risk for heart disease as well as for diabetes and stroke.


Triglycerides are measured as part of a blood test that measures your cholesterol. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. High levels are 200 or above.


Causes of high triglycerides:Conditions that may cause high triglycerides include:· Obesity.
· Poorly controlled diabetes.
· An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
· Kidney disease.
· Regularly eating more calories than you burn.
· Drinking a lot of alcohol.


Certain medicines may also raise triglycerides. These medicines include:
· Tamoxifen.
· Steroids.
· Beta-blockers.
· Diuretics.
· Estrogen
· Birth control pills.


Certain types of high cholesterol and high triglycerides are caused by genetics.

Symptoms to watch for with high Triglycerides:High triglycerides usually do not cause symptoms. Sometimes it is genetic, but that is not common.


In rare cases, people who have very high levels of triglycerides may develop inflammation of the pancreas. This can cause sudden, severe abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fever.


Lowering your high triglycerides:If you are overweight, losing weight may be the best way to lower triglycerides. You may be able to lower your triglycerides by eating fewer calories and increasing your activity.

Limit fats and limiting or not drinking alcohol. Excess sugar should also be avoided, as it is converted to glucose and in turn triglycerides much the same way as carbohydrates are. Also, lower your carbohydrate intake.


According to a publication by P.K. Reissell's group at Harvard in 1966, it was clearly established that Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin C, combined with a low carbohydrate diet, can dramatically reduce your triglyceride levels. Omega 3 fatty acids can help with cholesterol as well.

• Take about 1 teaspoon - of Omega 3 / DHA-rich oil (Fish oil) straight or mix with salad dressings or with bean, guacamole, or salsa dips, etc. 2-3 times a day

Essential oils that may help:Over all, a lifestyle/ diet change that is needed. A Liver cleanse will put you on the right path.

• Liver Cleanse: 1 TBL. Fresh lemon juice, 1 drop Lemon oil, 1 drop Peppermint oil. Take every morning, upon arising for 28 days on, then 7 days off. Continue until problem is cleared up.

For energy (to help with exercising)

• Diffuse Lemon oil for awhile, then add 1-2 drops Peppermint oil. (not too much, so as not to irritate the eyes)
• Can also put 1-2 drops Peppermint oil or Orange oil on the back of the neck, at the hairline, a drop on the temples, or under the nose, and breath deeply. *note: orange is photo tonic, keep out of sun, or skin may turn brown.
• Can also use 8 drops Orange oil and 3 drops Peppermint oil, added to water, in a spray bottle, and spray room.

Liver Cleanse

I was wondering if there is a Liver Cleanse made from Essential Oils??
Jody, Montana


Supporting your liver may just be the missing key to your optimum health! This diverse organ has well over three hundred different functions! It is the first line of defense against any poisons – its role is to change harmful toxins into substances that can be safely eliminated from the body. In addition, all the nourishment obtained through the gastrointestinal tract enters the blood by way of the liver.


The liver secretes vital digestive juices that help properly digest food and cleanse the blood. Pesticides, polluted air, water and soil are inhaled or absorbed daily. Our exposure to toxins is increased by our use of steroids, medications, smoking, over-indulgence of alcohol, poor food choices, and not drinking enough fresh clean water.


With the help of our liver we naturally expel the metabolic by-products and toxins produced from the regular functioning and metabolism of our bodies.

The liver also has a profound effect on the hormonal system, helping to regulate and balance hormonal activity to ensure the proper functioning of our neurological system.

With the prevalence of synthetic foods, nutrient deficient foods and the environmental pollution of our air and water, our liver is working harder than ever to detoxify our body and regulate healthy metabolic activity.

Many different poor health symptoms can result from a liver that is overloaded with toxins and undernourished, including:

• Poor digestion
• Fatigue
• Skin Rashes
• Depression
• Hormonal imbalances
• Obesity
• Gallbladder disease
• PMS
• Allergies
• Jaundice
• Nausea
• Emotional excess
• Headaches
• Drowsiness after eating
• Weak tendons, ligaments And muscles
• Difficulty loosing weight
• Constipation
• Chemical sensitivities

Healthy Liver Also The Secret To Weight Loss!One of the best kept secrets in weight loss and lasting weight control is keeping the liver, the key organ for fat metabolism, in tip-top shape. Ann Louise Gittleman, author of The Fat Flush Plan, says“Probably nothing you do to control your weight is as important as keeping your liver healthy.

This means avoiding as many of the damaging elements (like alcohol) as possible, while embracing liver boosters. Among some of the lesser known compromisers of liver function are caffeine, sugar, trans fats, medications, and inadequate fiber. ”

Cleaning up the liver is The key to better health, energy and vitality! 
Good Morning Liver cleansing tonic:

• 1 Tablespoon (or more if you like) of freshly squeezed Lemon juice
• One drop of Peppermint Oil
• One drop of Lemon Oil
• Mix Lemon juice, lemon and peppermint oil. Best if taken before eating in the morning.
• Repeat each morning for 28 days then rest for one week and then resume.

Lemon Juice• Richest source of vitamins and minerals know to man.
• Benefits bile formation, which is essential for optimal fat metabolism
• Helps regulate the liver.
• Promotes peristalsis. Keeps waste moving along for elimination.
• Encourages tissue building.
• Strengthens and energizes the heart.
• Stimulates and builds the kidneys and adrenal glands.
• Its oxygen builds vitality.
• Its calcium strengthens and builds the lungs.
• Its sodium encourages tissue building.
• It alkalizes the pH of the blood to a healthy level.
• Its iron builds the red corpuscles.
• It cleanses the blood plasma.
• Aids the thyroid for deeper breathing.
• Helps dissolve and eliminate mucoid plaque from the digestive system.

Lemon Oil
• Encourages bile secretion,
• aids liver function,
• boosts metabolism,
• reduces toxin buildup in fat cells
• supports bile flow.

Peppermint Oil• Clears liver from drugs,
• may help allergies, hay fever, gastritis, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, common cold,
bronchitis, sinusitis, fever & morning sickness.
• MUCH more!

Another Liver Cleanse option!!
This one was derived from the Master Cleanse. To learn more about the Master Cleanse, read this E-Book; http://healthandlight.com/TheMasterCleanse.pdf

• 20 ounces Water (Purified)
• 2 Tbl. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 Tbl. Maple Syrup (Grade B)
• 2 drops Lemon Oil
• 2 drops Peppermint Oil
• Pinch of Cayanne pepper or a trace of Cayanne EO (Place toothpick into oil for a trace)
• Mix well, and start sipping in the morning, ending by 1pm, if possible.
• Eating a regular diet, is fine while taking as just a Liver Cleanse.

Liver Strengthening/Cleansing Tea

• Combine 1 tsp. each of dandelion root, milk thistle seeds and roasted chicory root.
• Add 1/2 tsp. each of sarsaparilla root and licorice root
• Poor 1qt. Boiling Water over the ingredients and let steep for about 15 minutes.
• Add 1 Drop Ginger Root oil. Strain and drink a cup a day.

Liver Cleansing Foods
Besides the daily ritual of a Liver Cleanse, drinking lots of clean water, as well as eating liver-cleansing foods on a daily basis are also important steps to take! Fresh, organic eggs, plenty of fresh vegetables, and especially cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, and kale are great! Garlic, onion and gingerroot help support metabolism and reduce toxin buildup.

-Bronchitis & Essential Oils

What Essential Oils will help with Bronchitis?
Bret, Utah

Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the trachea and bronchial tubes, typically resulting from a viral infection, such as a cold or flu. If you get bronchitis once, you tend to get it again. When essential oils are used at the earliest signs of bronchitis, they can help slow or even stop the cycle of inflammation.

• Avoid eating mucous-producing foods, such as dairy product, white flour products, and all products containing large amounts of white sugar. A diet of fruits and vegetables only for a week or two is a great diet for bronchitis.
• Increase your regular intake of water to at least ½ gallon daily. (On a "normal" day, you should be drinking at least half your body weight in ounces)
• Avoid very dry air by using a humidifier. You may add a drop of Breath EZ or Eucalyptus radiata.
• Stay away from all tobacco or industrial smoke.
• Generally, avoid cough suppressants, since coughing helps to lift and eliminate the mucous that is generated by the bronchial inflammation.

• At the first sign of a bronchial “tickle” telling you that your lungs are about to be affected, place a drop of Tea Tree, or per la Immunity on the back of your tongue and let it remain in your mouth for at least 2 minutes. The EO will mix with your saliva, creating an effective antibacterial/antiviral “mouthwash.” After 2 minutes, slowly swallow this saliva mixture. The EO will continue its cleansing work in the esophagus and stomach. ~Repeat this procedure every 5-10 minutes for the first hour. As the cough tickle subsides, decrease frequency gradually.

Once the bronchitis has progressed to a full-fledged infection, make up capsules of 4 to 8 drops of the Immunity or Oregano oil filled with a carrier oil and take up to 3x daily. Make up only enough for a days worth (keep refrigerated) because the oils may begin to dissolve the capsule.
Especially if you suspect a viral infection and whenever the bronchial tubes have restricted to a point that inhibits normal breathing, use Eucalyptus radiata, Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemon, or the per la Respiratory blend to open airways and relax lung tension. Apply on reflex points for maximum effectiveness as follows:

1. Below the outer area of the collarbone, just inside the groove between the deltoid and pectorals major muscle.
2. On the upper part of the sternum
3. On the wrists at the pulse point.
4. On the balls of the feet.
5. On each side of the nostril (use only a trace and avoid the mucosal lining inside the nose)
6. On the bone behind and under the ear.

These points are connected either anatomically or neurologically with the elements of the respiratory system and will be the most effective locations for topical application.

• In the early stages, when coughing is usually dry and painful, steam inhalations with Eucalyptus radiata, Lavender, Rosemary, Frankincense, or the Respiratory blend may be particularly helpful. Mix 2-3 drops of essential oil in 2 cups of water and simmer. Inhale the steam vapors.
• Diffuse 5-10 drops of Immunity, Eucalyptus radiata, or the Respiratory blend for 5 minutes at times during the day when coughing is most severe.

Essential Oil instructions for Bronchial issues, in a nutshell;Use per la Respiratory for any kind of upper respitory/bronchial issues
-Apply several drops of oil, then warm compress on back and chest
-Diffuse for 15-20 minutes daily as needed.
-Apply several drops to the feet.

Oregano has been used historically for its potent effect on chest dissorders. Loosens phlegm and helps with chronic bronchitis, and congestion.
-Use internally, 2-3 drops in capsule with carrier oil.
-Use externally, 1-2 drops in an ounce of carrier oil, rubbed on the chest and back- using a warm compress if desired.
Frankincense can help treat bronchitis if inhaled or put on location, using the same way as Oregano oil isused.

The following single oils are helpful for bronchial congestions:Cypress, Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Thyme, Birch, Myrtle, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, or Helichrysum
Any of these oils will help open up bronchia, you can mix a couple together, or use them alone, they all are complimenatry of each other,
Blends that support the bronchial area:per la Respiratory or per la Immunity(Don't put this on topically; because it's a spice, take it internally.)

Can also make a tea using 1-2 drops fennel + ½ cup warm water + 1 teaspoon honey. To sooth throat.

-House Cleaning with Essential Oils

Can you use Essential Oils in housecleaning and how?
Cheryl, Arizona


Kitchen:
~Essential oils are about cleansing the air NOT masking bad smells.

~Use 1 drop on cloth or 7 drops in H2O of any of these oils as a kitchen air spray: Rosemary / Lemon / Eucalyptus / Lavender / Lemongrass / Geranium

~Cleaning Highchair: 8 drops Tea Tree in 2 1/2 cups water, spray and wipe down, good disinfectent.

~10 drops Tea Tree in 2 1/2 cups water will prevent fungus and mold anywhere. Use in and around garbage or around sink area.

~Black Mold-8-10 drops Tea Tree, 5 drops Rosemary, 4 drops Lemongrass in H2O, spray directly on Black mold.

~Cleaning Refrigerator- Add lemon to cloth when cleaning, add orange oil, when rinsing.

~Surface areas, countertops/tables - any of the following single oils with 2 1/2 cups water: Eucalyptus / Lavender / Lemon / Orange / Cypress / Lemongrass / Rosemary

~Synergy to clean, disinfect, uplift - 8 drops Lavender / 10 drops Lemon / 5 drops Eucalyptus / 8 drops Orange / 3 drops Rosemary / or 8 drops per la Immunity blend

~Dishes / Dishwasher - 5 drops Lemon, 2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Orange added to 3oz Dishsoap or/ automatic dishwashing Liquid, add to Diswasher.

Bacteria Buster Recipe:
12 drops Lemon
8 drops Eucalyptus
5 drops Rosemary
5 drops Lemongrass

Add all to water, shake and spray. Use to wipe down counters, cabinets, sinks, tubs, toilets, doorknobs, fixtures, ect. to protect from bacteria spreading.
Can use Immunity Blend all on its own.

*1 gallon of PineSol has enough Phenol to kill an adult 3 times over. Phenol is oily, so it has a residue that hangs around and is easily absorbed thru the feet after mopping, ect. Or just soaks in hands or feet while using.

Freshen up the House:
~Plant Spray: Choose any of the following oils and add to 2 1/2 cups H2O. 10 drops Lavender / Lemon / Orange / Rosemary / Tea Tree. Spray/Mist on plants.

~Freshen Carpet: 1/2 Cup Non-scented Talc or baking soda + 5 drops any oil. Sprinkle on carpet and vacuum up!

Can use Bacteria Buster recipe to 3 Cups of Baking Soda.
Lemongrass = mold, bacteria out of carpet. (also good in hot water to wash/disinfect carpet)

~Cold Air Diffuser: 1 diffuser per 1000 sq ft of room with any oil in it - or several drops favorite oil in pot of H2O, bring to simmer; Diffuse fragrance.

~Filters of Heating System: Immunity Blend drops on them to avoid "sick building syndrome".

~Humidifier: Add a few drops of any EO and salt to it, and diffuse. Esspecially if using a wood stove that drys air out.

~ Hall or Area where air is stagnant: Set some shot glasses in area plants with a drop or two of oil.

~Mist the air during cold/flu season: Lemon or, Orange or, Lemongrass or, equal parts of each,(or mix 2-3 drops Rosemary and Lemon) added to 2 1/2 cups H2O, then mist air or plants.

Seasonal Aroma to create aromatic traditions in your home:
Spring/Summer - use light oils - Lemon / Geranium / Peppermint / Lavender

Autumn/Winter - use warm oils - Orange / Frankincense / Cypress / Tea Tree / Eucalyptus

Create your own Blends:
Spring/Summer- 10 drops Lemon+ 4 drops Geranium+ 3 drops Peppermint

Autumn/Winter- 8 drops Orange+ 3 drops Frankincense+ 4 drops Geranium

Bedroom
~Essential oils on cotton balls in drawers - 2 drops Geranium + 3 drops Lemon

~Moth Repellant - 4 drops Lavender + 3 Drops Lemongrass + 3 drops Rosemary + 2 drops Peppermint, on cottonball in closet/drawers/stored boxes of clothes.

~Sneaker Tamer- 1 Cup Baking Soda + 2 drops Peppermint + 5 drops Rosemary + 3 drops Lavender, put 1 Tablespoon in each shoe, shake around, leave overnight.
*Can also be used in place of Comet Cleanser!

~Calm & Gentle Feelings, create romantic Synergy- 8 drops Lavender + 4 drops Geranium + 2 drops Basil + 3 drops Frankinsence.

Living Room
~Furniture Polish- 8 oz. beeswax + 2 1/2 cups Turpentine + 2 1/2 Cups H2O + 1-2 oz pure soap flakes + 10 drops favorite oil. Mix and Polish.

~Diffuse to Relax- 8 drops Geranium + 5 drops Lemon + 3 drops Orange

~Diffuse to stimulate, wake up- 8 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Lavender + 4 drops Lemon + 2 drops Basil

Bathroom
~Use Bacteria Busters- 10 drops Immunity Blend + 2 1/2 cups H2O to clean and disinfect, mop floors, ect. or 10 drops Lemon + 8 drops Eucalyptus + 5 drops Rosemary + 3 drops Lemongrass added to water, shake and spray. - use to wipe down counters,tubs, toilets, ect. to disinfect.

~*Use Sneaker Tamer recipe in place of Comet Cleaner!

Hypertension

My husband has High Blood pressure, and has been diagnosed with hypertension. Is there an essential oil that will help?
Kathy, Oregon


Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure, HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated.

Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, and arterial aneurysm, and is a leading cause of chronic renal failure. Even moderate elevation of arterial blood pressure leads to shortened life expectancy. At severely high pressures, defined as mean arterial pressures 50% or more above average, a person can expect to live no more than a few years unless appropriately treated. Hypertension is dangerous because it makes the heart work harder to pump blood to the body and it contributes to hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis and the development of heart failure.

There are several categories of blood pressure:
Normal: Less than 120/80
Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89
Stage 1 high blood pressure: 140-159/90-99
Stage 2 high blood pressure: 160 and above/100 and above

Causes of High Blood pressure, that can lead to Hypertension:
Factors and conditions may play a part in its development, although the exact causes of high blood pressure are not known.

• Smoking
• Stress
• Being overweight
• Lack of physical activity
• Too much salt and fatty foods in the diet
• Too much alcohol consumption (no more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)
• Older age (over the age of 35)
• Genetics
• Family history of high blood pressure
• Chronic kidney disease
• Adrenal and thyroid disorders
• Pregnancy
• Birth Control Pills
  
  

Symptoms to watch for with High Blood Pressure:
There are usually no symptoms or signs of high blood pressure. In fact, nearly one-third of those who have it don't know it. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure definitely is to have your blood pressure checked.

If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including:

• Severe headache
• Fatigue or confusion
• Vision problems
• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Blood in the urine
  
  

Treating High Blood pressure:
Making changes in your lifestyle, is a must. Changes include losing weight, stopping smoking, drinking less or no alcohol, eating a healthy diet (such as lowering sodium intake, and eating plenty of servings of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods), and getting enough exercise, especially aerobic exercise.

What Essential Oils do for Blood Pressure:
The essential oil of Lavender is known to help the body lower blood pressure. Peppermint will help your body raise blood pressure. Helichrysum can help balance blood pressure.

Recipes to Lower Blood Pressure:
Marjoram lowers and regulates blood pressure.

• Put 5-6 drops Marjoram in bath water. Use 2-3 times per week. Also, inhaling the aroma deeply for several minutes, and/or, rub a few drops on the bottom of each foot.
  

Another option:

• Apply to the heart area 2x daily- Layer 2-3 drops Lavender, then 2-3 drops Frankincense, then 2-3 drops Geranium.(do not blend or mix these oils together, it is best to “layer” )
  
• Tea Tree oil aids in hypertension and recovery after a heart attack. Use internally, 4-6 drops in a capsule filled with carrier oil, taken 3x daily. This same mixture can also be applied externally, around the heart area.