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.

Bathes and Essential Oils

Can I use essential oils in the bath, and how do I do it?
Alyssa, ID.


Water is very healing and detoxifying, and bathing is an excellent way to use essential oils, as it combines the benefits of inhalation with the powers of absorption through the skin. Essential Oil combinations are also very popular, being used in European Spas.

Add the following Essential Oil combinations to a large glass of milk and then pour into bath water. Enjoy! (You can also add EO to bath with Sol-salt, Epsom salt, or Sea salt)

*Important note: Water and Oil do NOT mix...you must add essential oils to salt or milk, first, in order to create an emulsion.


Relaxing Bath
5 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Ylang Ylang
1 drop Vetiver

Soothing Bath
5 drops Melissa
5 drops Rose

Relaxing Bath
8 drops Geranium
6 drops Lemon
4 drops Clary Sage

Stimulating Bath
4 drops Rosemary
4 drops Orange
4 drops Jasmine

Relaxing Bath
5 drops Patchouli
6 drops Orange

Sensual Bath
4 drops Cypress
2 drops Geranium
6 drops Sandalwood

Oriental Erotic Bath
6 drops Patchouli
3 drops Geranium
6 drops Jasmine

Cleansing Bath
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Thyme
2 drops Sage
2 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Cypress
2 drops Myrtle
2 drops Geranium

Childrens Bath
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Orange
1 drop Chamomile

Refreshing Bath
8 drops Geranium
6 drops Lemon
4 drops Clary Sage

Common Cold Bath
5 drops Lavender
3 drops Myrtle
5 drops Pine
1 drop Peppermint
1 drop Thyme

Anti-Inflammation
8 drops Lavender
3 drops Lemon
8 drops Tea Tree

Headache Releif
10 drops Lavender
2 drops Peppermint
4 drops Lemon

Anti-Depressant Bath
1 drop Thyme
7 drops Lavender
3 drops Rosemary
2 drops Sage
2 drops Juniper Berry

Anti-Stress Bath
6 drops Lavender
2 drops Marjoram
2 drops Ylang Ylang

Muscle Pain Bath
7 drops Juniper Berry
5 drops Lavender
6 drops Rosemary

Bath apres l’amour
4 drops Ylang Ylang
4 drops Jasmine
4 drops Palmarosa
4 drops Orange

Calming Bath
2 drops lavender
2 drops Bergamont
2 drops Cedarwood

Nervousness Bath
6 drops Geranium
4 drops Basil

Insomnia Bath
4 drops Chamomile
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Neroli
2 drops Marjarom

Energizing Bath
3 drops Rosemary
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Frankincense

Healing Sunburns with Essential Oils and More!!

My daughter received a really bad sunburn. Are there essential oils that will help with sunburns?

Shelly, CA


Sunburns should of course be avoided where possible --

Prevention is your best bet. Do outdoor activities before 10:00 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m., when the ultraviolet rays are less intense. And remember to wear a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or higher. Reapply sunscreen every time you towel off and every hour.


Mild sunburn can cause redness, pain, and slight swelling for about three to seven days. Skin may peel and be itchy.


The redness of a sunburn is caused by clogged and swollen capillaries that supply blood to the skin. Severe burns, caused by the ultraviolet rays in sunlight, can damage blood vessels and destroy elastic fibers in the skin, causing it to sag and wrinkle. Excessive sun exposure can also lead to skin cancer, the most common of all cancers.


See a doctor immediately if there are signs of shock or heat exhaustion, such as:
-dizziness
-rapid pulse
-rapid breathing
-nausea, fever, or chills
-severe skin blisters
-extreme thirst, diminished/no urine output

An Essential Oil Sunscreen:

• 4 Drops Geranium
• 4 drops Lavender
• 1 tsp. Carrier Oil (Grapeseed, Olive, etc.)

Tip: Eating Squash helps prevent Sunburns.

Remember the Sunscreen

· Without sunscreen, UVA and UVB rays can increase your risk of skin cancer. Regardless of whether actual physical skin damage has occurred (such as a sunburn) even unnoticeable damage can create the right conditions for skin cancer development. When the body tries to fix cells that have been damaged by ultraviolet radiation, the DNA of the cell can sometimes become altered. This alteration can cause the skin cell to grow irregularly, and develop into a cancerous cell.

· According to the American Cancer Society, you should wear at least SPF 15 protection sunblock when spending time in the sun. SPF 15 will block an estimated 93% of UV rays, with SPF 30 and SPF 50 blocking 97% and 98%, respectively.

Read about Skin Cancer here: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Melanoma

But, if you have found your self exposed to the sun too long, there are a few things you can do to help alleviate the pain and speed healing of a sunburn.

Using Essential Oils:

• Lavender and Peppermint oil mixed with Aloe Vera Gel can be particularly soothing and cooling to burned skin. Mix 1-2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Peppermint, and a "quarter" sixe of gel on the palms of the hand, mix, and rub on location.
• You can also add 20 drops each of lavender and chamomile essential oils to a tubful of cool water and soak for ten minutes.

For minor Sunburns, create a solution of the following recipe:

• 4-5 Drops Lavender
• 1 Drop Tea Tree
• 1 Drop Peppermint
• 1 Drop Helichrysum (You can substitute Geranium, if you do not have Helichrysum)
• 1 Cup Aloe Vera JUICE or Distilled/Purified Water or Silver solution
• Shake and Spray on Sunburn every 15-20 minutes for the first 3-4 hours or whenever you feel the heat. Spray it on daily, after you shower for 2-3 days.

Another Recipe:

• 10 Drops Lavender
• 5 Drops Peppermint
• 3 drops Sports Pro blend
• Add to 1oz filtered water-add to mister bottle and shake and spray on location.
  

Some other Natural Remedies that can help are:

1. Cool Milk Compresses: - The fat and lactic acids in milk are known to have soothing qualities for sunburned skin. Soak a soft cloth or cotton gauze in cool whole milk, and dab carefully onto the burned skin. Do this for around 20 minutes, and follow by rinsing off with cool water. (Due to the importance of the milk's fat content, it's important that whole milk be used in this treatment).

2. Cool, sugarless tea: - Black, Green, or Chamomile Tea Bath. Steep 5 tea bags in 2 cups of boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes. Pour tea into a bathtub filled with cool water. Soaking in chamomile tea helps soothe inflamed skin. Black and green teas contain tannins, which help take the sting out of sunburn. The tannin in tea is the active ingredient, which helps to soothe and relieve some of the discomfort of sunburned skin. After brewing a big pot of tea, and allowing it to cool completely, slosh the affected areas with a soft sponge or washcloth. You could also fill a spray bottle, and spray the tea directly on the skin. And don't throw away the used (cool) teabags. These are especially good for sensitive areas around the eyes - simply place the teabags over your eyes if they feel hot and tired.

3. Aloe Vera: - Aloe Vera is commonly used to treat sunburn. As well as providing soothing relief, it may also assist in the healing process. Apply to the affected areas as needed. Although the gel extracted directly from an aloe Vera plant works best, if you don't have ready access to one, you may use an 'over the counter' Aloe Vera Cream that contains the gel. For this to be effective, just ensure that the cream contains a high concentration of Aloe Vera than it does water or other solutions.

4. Water: - When exposed to the sun, your body loses water and essential body salts. Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much fluid, and begins to reabsorb fluid from the blood and other body tissues. To prevent the consequences of dehydration, increase your fluid intake to ensure you adequately re-hydrate your body for optimum recovery and health.

More on Hydration here: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Water%2FHydration

5. Whole Milk Yogurt Masque- Apply plain whole milk yogurt to sunburned areas. The coolness and fat content of the yogurt help soothe the burn. Rinse with cool water when yogurt becomes warm. Reapply as needed.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar Spritz- Fill a spritz bottle with apple cider vinegar (do not substitute white vinegar-it won’t work) and spray sunburned skin. Alternatively, pour cider on a washcloth and apply to skin. Rinse with cool water.

7. Strawberry Mash- Mash ripe strawberries and apply directly to sunburned skin.

8.Cucumber Slices- Place peeled, thinly sliced cucumbers directly on sunburn. Remove when cucumbers are warm. Cucumber slices are especially good for delicate skin, for example the face and neck.

Hot Stomach - Thermal Food

Why does "Hot Stomach" happen?
An imbalance may contribute to either excessive or deficient conditions and cause stress to the organs. Since we consume food daily, it offers powerful natural medicinal properties. Foods are considered to have directions and thermal properties. TCM five element food therapy promotes counterbalancing foods to help restore natural harmony.

How can "Hot Stomach" be prevented?

Foods have energies that offer hot, cold, cool, warm or neutral properties and are used to help restore imbalances.

Symptoms associated with cold conditions can be warmed with warm or hot foods.

Symptoms associated with hot conditions can be helped with cool or cold foods.

Exterior conditions can be helped with foods that move outward, warming the exterior, promoting sweating and reducing fever, these are hot pungent & sweet foods. These are good winter foods because of their hot energy and include, black pepper, ginger, red pepper, cinnamon.
Cold foods that move inward are good in summer because they are energetically cold, bitter or salty and include banana, watermelon, clams, crab, kelp, lettuce.

Some typical foods and their thermal properties:

• Cold: Banana, Clams, Kelp, Seaweed, watermelon, tomato, grapefruit.
• Cool: Tofu, wheat, mushrooms, spinach, apples, strawberries, mango, (mostly green leafy vegetables and most fruit)
• Neutral: Beef, white sugar, rice, pork, carrots, apricots, beets, Chinese cabbage, carp, celery, chicken eggs, corn, figs, honey, kidney beans, anise, lotus, papaya.
• Warm: Chicken, raspberries, lamb, shrimp, garlic, coffee, cuttlefish, green onion, guava, organ meats, rosemary, seeds and nuts, wine.
• Hot: Black pepper, black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, green pepper, red pepper beef, nutmeg, mustard, curry.