Posted in EOs for Physical Symptoms on May 31st, 2009
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) has a very complex chemistry like many other essential oils. Only clary sage’s chemistry has as molecule that makes it ”hormone-like” meaning it can certainly help peri and menopausal symptoms. It is probably the most well known essential oil for treating hormone imbalances. In fact it has a “euphoric” effect. Perhaps that’s why [...]
Posted in essential Oil education on May 28th, 2009
I’m on my way to New Jersey where I will meet more than forty students who are eagerly awaiting the third and final course in our certification in clinical aromatherapy program. This is a 240 hour course in all which means the students will have done a research project, read five books, completed homework booklets [...]
Posted in EOs for Physical Symptoms, essential Oil education on May 22nd, 2009
Menopause literally means “last period.” it usually occurs somewhere between the ages of 45 to 52 with the cessation of egg production. With this comes changes in hormone levels of estrogen and progesterone. Keeping a balance becomes increasingly difficult. Menopausal symptoms may include hot and cold flushes, heavier or lighter bleeding, night sweats, excessive hair growth, [...]
Posted in Biblical Oils, EOs for Physical Symptoms, EOs for the Body/Mind/Spirit on May 20th, 2009
Yes, you read correctly–the three oils given by the Magi as gifts fitting for the Christ child were frankincense, myrrh and liquid gold, better known as balsam fir. Research shows that these three essential oils were found in King Tutankhamen’s grave when it was opened in 1922. So in ancient times, these were considered oils fit [...]
Posted in EOs for Physical Symptoms, essential Oil education on May 18th, 2009
Hot flashes and night sweats are so common during menopause that women are led to believe the two go hand-in-hand. But this assumption is misleading for women who may be younger–in their twenties and thirties who because of the stresses in their lives are experiencing hot flashes. Hormonal balance is your body’s natural state but [...]
Posted in EOs for Physical Symptoms on May 15th, 2009
When pain hangs on longer than three months, doctors classify it as “chronic.” What is the usual treatment? You know the regime: ice or heat, pain killers, muscle relaxers, massage and physical therapy. Does it work? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. And when it doesn’t, we tend to just “live with it.”
There are holistic treatments that [...]
Posted in EOs for Physical Symptoms on May 13th, 2009
What is arthritis? It’s not just an “old person’s disease.” Osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of the cartilage that forms a cushion between two joints. And rheumatoid arthritis is caused from a swelling and inflammation of the synovial membrane which is the lining of the joint. These can strike at any age although as we age, [...]
Posted in EOs for Physical Symptoms on May 11th, 2009
When we overdo it either in planting our spring gardens, spring cleaning our homes, or running or exercising outdoors, our bodies suffer and speak to us through pain. What is the mechanism of pain and can nuture’s medicines in the way of essential oils help relieve our symptoms?
Essential oils are great detoxifiers. They can relax, and decrease [...]
Posted in EOs for Physical Symptoms on May 8th, 2009
It’s springtime and many people are out digging up their gardens and planting flowers–bending, shoveling and basically just over-doing it. We forget that each year our bodies grow a little older and a little stiffer. Essential Oils are a great rescue team when our backs, hips and legs start aching from the strains of lifting, [...]
Posted in EOs for Physical Symptoms on May 6th, 2009
If you have a healthy immune system, your chances of catching the “flu” are slim. Why? A healthy immune system keeps opportunistic pathogens from taking advantage of you. You see, bacteria and viruses are all around us yet we don’t catch every bug out there when our immune system is optimized. Some viruses like the [...]
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