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2012-09-02T10:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the "There's an Oil for That" blog!!!

This is a place where you will find suggested uses for Essential Oils, and answers about the supplement Defense.

Please note: The suggested Essential oil recipes that are given in this blog, are using Pure, Quality Essential oils. You will NOT get the same results from over the counter oils, as they may be diluted. The FDA requires only 52% of actual plant oil, to be labled as 100% pure. There's an Oil for That, provides Pure, Quality Essential Oils, from Vitruvian Natural Health. Please read more about Pure, Quality Essential Oils and How to find and test a Pure, Quality Essential Oil.

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Cancer

2012-02-06T16:18:00.000-08:00

What is Cancer?

Cancer is basically an unregulated cell growth, where the cells divide and grow uncontrollably. The abnormal cell growth usually invades the weaker part of the body, first, then can spread to more distant parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream. Everyone's "weak spot" is different. A smoker, for example, has forced their lungs and esophagus to be weak, while others can inherently have weak spots that they may not know about. Unfortunately, we create an environment, within our body's, that slowly allow the Abnormal Cell Growth to take place, starting within these weak areas.

The goal in healing, is to help the body regulate its environment, so that the abnormal cells can not grow and spread, while raising your immune system or White Blood Cell count to fight any current Abnormal Cells that do not belong in the body. In other words, Cancer is merely a symptom of the whole body'd condition. You must raise your body's PH and keep it alkaline. Abnormal cells mutate in an acid environment.

Our body is designed to be alkaline. The pH of our important fluids such as our blood is designed to be at a pH of 7.365, which is slightly alkaline. Your body HAS to keep the pH of your blood, cells and other fluids at this slightly alkaline level (pH 7.365) and it will do ANYTHING it has to in order to maintain this pH balance. To do this, your body will call upon its store of alkaline buffers, which is perfectly adequate when we are living a natural, healthy diet. However, this store of buffers is very easily depleted because most of us eat and drink such strong acidic foods and do very little exercise - while our lifestyles of high stress, smoking, drinking and getting too little sleep only compounds this problem.

When we deplete these buffers and still ingest more acids…what happens? The body is forced into drawing upon the alkaline minerals it has to buffer which causes havoc in the body. For example, if the body is constantly drawing calcium to neutralize the acids we consume, then the symptoms of osteoporosis emerge (hence the recent scientific studies linking cola consumption with osteoporosis).

What Foods should you eat to maintain an Alkaline Body?

If a food is high in alkaline minerals including magnesium, potassium, calcium or sodium it is likely to be alkaline to the body.

BUT - regardless of its alkaline mineral content, if it contains any of the following then it will be acidifying:

SUGAR (Fruit is acid-forming due to its high sugar content) The only exceptions to the ‘no fruit rule’ are tomatoes, avocados, lemons & limes (great for dressings and flavorings), grapefruit and watermelon (to some degree) which are alkaline because they are so low in sugar.
YEAST ·
is FERMENTED (like soy sauce) ·
contains FUNGI (like mushrooms) ·
is REFINED / MICROWAVED / PROCESSED

Defense:

I highly recommend you read about Defense. Also read what I wrote up on Melanoma from my blog. (which is abnormal cell growth on the skin.)

Frankincense:

The use of Frankincense is beneficial. The Boswellia Serrata Frankincense, over carteri or frereana, has had the most research done on it. The biggest difference is that it doesn't smell as pretty. Sometimes, in the US, we are caught up on the need for a perfect smell, that we forget the real reason we need something, when trying to heal the body.

Read about the Research on Frankincense and Cancer, here.

Frankincense and Cypress:

Cypress will help the area's circulation and improve the chances of the Frankincense getting to your target area. Layer them, by rubbing 2-3 drops Cypress over the "target area", wait 1 minute and follow with the 2-3 drops of the Frankincense. Doing this while keeping your PH in Balance and eating a proper diet will help tremendously.

Here is a great site talking about Cancer. http://www.cancertruth.net/category/cancer-truth/

Step by step Body preparation:

1. Total Body Cleanse

http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Body%20Cleansing
http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Body%20Detox
Parasite Cleansing: Many of us (over 90%) have worms or different parasites in our systems. One simple way to get rid of them is to have a "cayenne drink" daily. Fill up a glass with water or juice and then add 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper. Stir it up and then "down the hatch." Yes, it's a bit spicy, but you'll get used to it. You can also take a dropper full of Cayenne Tincture or a capsule with 1 drop of Cayenne Essential Oil, filled with carrier oil. Be sure to eat plenty of "Cool foods". Learn about Cool foods here: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Defense-hot%20stomach

2. Maintaining a "Clean Body" . Read what you should and should Not eat, here.

3. Maintain an Alkaline Body by eating the proper foods. Acid/Alkaline Diet list

4. Drink plenty of Clean Water to "flush the system". Learn more about Water, here.

Each day, you should drink half your body weight, in ounces. (For example: If you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75ounces of water each day.)
Vitruvian Natural Health offers some alternatives to Acid producing drinks.
Herbal Coffee, instead of Coffee.
Herbal Red Sweet tea, instead of Black or Green Tea.

Water!

2012-02-06T15:06:00.000-08:00

The Importance of Water!!

Water is essential to life, a person's survival depends on drinking water. The human body consists of about 75% water and the brain about 85%. Each cell in the body depends upon water in order to function. Water is necessary for the digestion and absorption of food; helps maintain proper muscle tone; supplies oxygen and nutrients to the cells; rids the body of wastes; and serves as a natural air conditioning system. Numerous disorders are caused by insufficient and unhealthy water intake.

Everyone needs our daily supply of water, since we cannot maintain reserves of it in our body as we can with food. A person would die within three to seven days without water. In order to maintain the various bodily functions, a person should be drinking at least half their body weight in ounces. (ie: if you weigh 150 pounds, then you should drink 75 ounces of water)

Unfortunately, water that has been treated (Like city water or even water that's been bottled) has had a molecule breakdown. Water filtration processes, used to clean our water supply, frequently de-structures the water. By drinking structured water or adding a plant base to your water, your body will be able to become more hydrated.

How does a Plant base work? (ie: Herbal Water, Sprig of Peppermint, Lemon Wedge, or Essential Oil) The water molecules attach themselves to the plant base, in turn the plant base attaches itself and communicates to the body's cells, creating better hydration.

Structured Water Research

It doesn’t have to be just water, water, water all day, every day - you can and should mix it up a little. The following lists will give you a starting point of what is a great alternative.

Drinks to Avoid:

Coffee (High caffeine and acids)
Black tea (Camellia sinensis Tea Plant, high in caffeine)
Green tea (Same plant as Black Tea and high in caffeine)
Fruit juice (Very high concentration of sugar)
Soft drinks (“Soft drinks” includes colas, sports drinks, flavored milks, flavored waters, energy drinks and iced tea drinks.)
Carbonated Water (Carbonation causes an acid pH with in the water)
Alcohol (This should be a no brainer!)

What to Drink:

Pure Water (Alkaline water)
Herbal Teas (caffeine free. Red Rooibos tea is a great replacement for Black Tea. Peppermint Tea is also great for digestion.
Fresh Vegetable Juice (Drinking a glass of freshly squeezed vegetable juice each day will have a remarkable impact on your health. Juicing dark green veggies will give you an almighty nutrition hit and will get you on your way to your minimum 5 serves of veg each day!)
Coconut Water (Coconut water is the water from the middle of a fresh, young, green coconut.) Not to be confused with coconut cream or milk, it is a clear, alkaline, slightly sweet liquid that is high in alkaline salts and is quite simply delicious!

Frankincense and Cancer

2012-02-06T14:28:00.000-08:00

Studies on Frankincense and Cancer

History:

Frankincense trees were considered extremely valuable during ancient times and their location was often a matter of state secret. Egyptians used the incense to fumigate their homes, for ritual incense and the oil for cosmetics. It was used as a holy anointing oil and as a general cure-all for all diseases. It was also used to enhance meditation and elevate spiritual consciousness. History shows it was used for embalming and as a perfume AND formed an important part of the Sabbath day offering. Frankincense or olibanum was mentioned inthe Scriptures over 50 times and is found in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Chronicles, Nehemiah,Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Matthew, and Revelations.

Actions:

The actions of frankincense include anti-inflammatory, anti-tumoral, immune-stimulant, antidepressant and muscle relaxing. It stimulates the limbic system as well as the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands. It is strongly anti-viral, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic and expectorant oil. Frankincense has the ability to relax and revitalize at the same time.

Research:

Cancer Research Using Frankincense

There are a few researchers studying the effects of frankincense on various cancers with some degree of success. In vitro effects show inhibition or stimulation of cell proliferation depending on the concentration of frankincense oil in the growth media.

A recent study conducted at the University of Oklahoma showed that frankincense kills bladder cancer cells without harming surrounding tissue.
Studies are showing frankincense to be a strong immune-stimulant with some claiming that frankincense has the ability to repair DNA.
A Chinese study conducted in 2000, indicated that Boswellia has “anti-carcinogenic and anti-tumor activities.” These boswellic acids from frankincense inhibited “a variety of malignant cells” in people suffering from leukemia and brain tumors.
The Cancer Research Institute of the University of Nevada treated cervical cancer with frankincense, in which “there was 72% inhibition and growth of non-cancerous cells.”
Other studies have shown that boswellic acids from frankincense exert anti-prolifertive activity toward a variety of malignant cells.
Another study showed that boswellic acids are potent apoptotic agents to cancer cells and another one shows that Boswellic acids from frankincense gum exhibit potent cytotoxic activity againstCNS tumors.

Why Hasn’t the General Public Heard about This?

It sounds incredulous but the anti-cancerous effects of frankincense has been known for thousands of years. Does it work for everyone? No, but compared to the effects of chemotherapy, frankincense DOES show great promise now and in the future. Frankincense will never be promoted for the breakthrough that it is because there is no money to be made in its promotion. Frankincense is expensive in comparison to other therapeutic grade oils but “cheap” in comparison to drugs like chemotherapy.

Scientists have observed and do agree that there is some agent within frankincense which stops cancer spreading, and which induces cancerous cells to close themselves down. Immunologist Mahmoud Suhail is quoted "Cancer starts when the DNA code within the cell's nucleus becomes corrupted. It seems frankincense has a re-set function. It can tell the cell what the right DNA code should be. Frankincense separates the 'brain' of the cancerous cell - the nucleus - from the 'body' - the cytoplasm, and closes down the nucleus to stop it reproducing corrupted DNA codes."--Currently, with chemotherapy, doctors blast the area around a tumour to kill the cancer, but that also kills healthy cells, and weakens the patient. Treatment with frankincense could eradicate the cancerous cells alone and let the others live.The task now is to isolate the agent within frankincense which, apparently, works this wonder

History Medical Research (Bosellia serrata)

In Ayurvedic medicine Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata), commonly referred to as "dhoop," has been used for hundreds of years for treating arthritis, healing wounds, strengthening the female hormone system, and purifying the atmosphere from undesirable germs. The use of frankincense in Ayurveda is called "dhoopan". In Indian culture, it is suggested that burning frankincense everyday in house brings good health.

Standardized preparations of Indian frankincense from Boswellia serrata are being investigated in scientific studies as a treatment for chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and osteoarthritis. Initial clinical study results indicate efficacy of incense preparations for Crohn's disease. For therapy trials in ulcerativecolitis, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis there are only isolated reports and pilot studies from which there is not yet sufficient evidence of safety and efficacy. Similarly, the long-term effects and side effects of taking frankincense has not yet been scientifically investigated. Boswellic acid in vitro antiproliferative effects on various tumor cell lines (such as melanoma, glioblastomas, liver cancer) are based on induction of apoptosis. A positive effect has been found in the use of incense on the accompanying specimens of brain tumors, although in smaller clinical trials. Some scientists say the results are due to methodological flaws. The main active compound of Indian incense is viewed as being boswellic acid.

As of May 2008 FASEB Journal announced that Johns Hopkins University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have determined that frankincense smoke is a psychoactive drug that relieves depression and anxiety in mice. The researchers found that the chemical compound in censole acetate is responsible for the effects.

In a different study, an enriched extract of "Indian Frankincense" (usually Boswellia serrata) was used in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of patients with osteoarthritis. Patients receiving the extract showed significant improvement in their arthritis in as little as seven days. The compound caused no major adverse effects and, according to the study authors, is safe for human consumption and long-term use.

The study was funded by a company which produces frankincense extract, and that the results have not yet been duplicated by another study.

In a study published in March 2009 by the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center it was reported that"Frankincense oil appears to distinguish cancerous from normal bladder cells and suppress cancer cell viability

Study: Frankincense may fight some cancers

January 31, 2006

A Virginia Tech scientist says frankincense oil might be useful in treating malignant melanoma -- an aggressive cancer that attacks humans and equines.

Approximately 54,000 malignant melanoma cases are diagnosed annually, according to the American Cancer Society, and there are many similarities between malignant melanoma in horses and malignant melanoma in people.

Recognizing the opportunity for translational research, John Robertson, a professor in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been studying the disease and an experimental treatment involving frankincense oil.

Frankincense is a botanical oil distillate made from fermented plants that contains boswellic acid, a component known to have anti-neoplastic properties.

During a recent presentation before a regional meeting of the American Cancer Society in Roanoke, Va., Robertson -- director of the college's Center for Comparative Oncology -- said he's found the oil has fairly selective anti-tumor activity and doesn't appear to disrupt normal cells."I think this research on frankincense oil suggests that this ancient medicine may have significant modern uses for chemotherapy of non-resectable malignancies," said Robertson.

Links to Research:

Frankincense and Cancer

Herbs and Cancer

Frankincense and Cancer treatment

Bladder cancer and Frankincense

Body Detox

2011-12-06T10:53:00.000-08:00

A Note on Detoxing the body:

The skin is the body’s largest eliminative organ. As diet and supplementation is improved, people who have had tendencies in the past to recurring skin rashes or eruptions will frequently tend to eliminate poisons and harmful drugs through the skin with new rashes or eruptions. If they go to a doctor now who is not familiar with this aspect of nutrition, he will diagnose it as an allergy. They ask, “How come I’m eating better than I ever did before (or taking this great new supplement), and instead of getting better, I’m getting worse?” they don’t understand that the body is “retracing.” The skin is getting more alive and active.

It’s throwing out more poisons more rapidly, they may feel/look worse before they feel/look better!

Headaches may occur at the beginning, fever and/or colds may also appear, the skin may break out, there may be a short interval of bowel sluggishness, diarrhea, feelings of tiredness and weakness, disinclination to exercise, nervousness, irritability, negativity, mental depression, frequent urination, etc. However, the great majority of people find their reactions tolerable and are encouraged to bear with them. With some, colds that haven’t appeared for a long time may occur, or even fevers. THIS IS NATURE’S WAY OF HOUSECLEANING.

Understand that these actions are constructive, even though unpleasant at the moment. DON’T, but DON’T try to stop these symptoms by the use of certain drugs. These symptoms are part of a curing process, so don’t try to cure a cure.

These are NOT deficiency problems or allergic manifestations. The symptoms will vary according to the materials being discarded, the condition of the organs involved in the elimination, and the amount of energy you have available. The more you rest and sleep when the symptoms are present, the milder they are and the more quickly they are terminated. Be happy you are having symptoms. REALZE DEEPLY that your body is becoming younger and healthier every day, because you are throwing off more and more wastes that would eventually have bought pain, disease, and much suffering. Those who have the worst symptoms or reactions, and follow through to their successful termination, are thus avoiding some of the worst diseases that would eventually have developed had they continued their careless eating habits.

Quoted from: What Symptoms To Expect When You Improve Your Diet by Stanley S. Bass, ND, DC. PHC

Learn more on Body Cleansing here: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Body%20Cleansing

Learn about the healthy Foods to facilitate a detox here: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Healthy%20Diet

Liver Cleanse

• Upon rising take: 1 Tbl. lemon juice, 1 drop lemon oil and 1 drop peppermint oil on an empty stomach

Learn more about Liver Cleansing here: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Liver%20Cleanse
Do this cleanse for 28 days and then take 7 days off, then start again

• Get your rest between 10:00 pm and 2:00 am. The oils will release the hormones that regenerate themselves.

• Liver Cleanse & HGH (Human Growth Hormone): When we get to the age of 35-40 our bodies slow down producing HGH. Over the years our receptor sites become clogged due to nitrates, sodium laurel sulphate, propylene glycol, food coloring, deodorants, toothpastes etc. and we age more quickly. The liver cleanse keeps the receptor sites clean and therefore our body can produce the HGH easier. With clean receptor sites our bodies will build and repair instead of age. Clean receptor sites are crucial for diabetics - aids with the insulin.

• The liver is the only part of the body with two blood supplies. It regenerates the fastest.

• Pregnancy/Liver Cleanse: caution with Peppermint oil as you can experience premature contractions. Test first.

Healthy Diet

2011-12-06T10:23:00.000-08:00

We all know that by eating the right foods and drinking enough water, our body will be strong and healthy. Maintaining a healthy diet provides the necessary nutrients that your body needs to create new cells, clean toxins, and to just function every day. It will also prevent future diseases such as diabetes and cancer, and give you more energy, while helping you be more alert. And if your body is already diseased or sick, making healthy food choices will help your body repair and rebuild itself, by drawing the energy and nutrients of the elements of your healthy diet.

Foods to Include:

Vegetables

All Vegetables*
Fresh and Organic is best.

Fruits

All Fruit *
Preferably Fresh and in Season.
Organic is best.
Dried Fruits should be free of sulfites.

Grains & Flours

Rice- Preferably brown, brown basmati, jasmine, rice pasta, plain rice cakes, rice bread.
Flat breads and Rye crisps.
Millet, Quinoa, Amaranth, Oats, Spelt, Barley, Wheat berries (Red or White), bean and Rye flours.

Animal Products

Meat: All types are acceptable* (organic is best)
Poultry: Preferably free range and free of hormones.
Fish: All Ocean water types. Including Salmon, Sardines, and tuna.

Legumes

All bean/Legumes*
Check labels of canned beans, dips, and soups for sweeteners and additives.
Small amounts (Less than 1 Tbl. Per meal) of fermented soy products are acceptable.

Nuts & Seeds

All nuts are acceptable*
Use Nut butters such as Almond butter or Cashew butter.
Seeds: All are acceptable, especially sunflower seeds, pumpkin, seeds, and tahini.

Dairy

Dairy causes mucous build up. Use sorbets in place of ice cream and Almond or Rice Milk in place of Cows milk.
Ghee (Clarified butter is best) limit real butter.

Fats & Oils

Olive, Sunflower, Safflower, Flax, Grape seed, and Coconut oils (Preferably all cold-pressed and stored in dark bottles.)
Store Flax in a dark glass bottle, in the refrigerator and use this oil as a dressing or in smoothies; Do not heat this oil.
Coconut is the most stable oil for cooking. (light sautés)

Beverages

Purified water- Drink at least half your body weight in ounces, each day. Preferably Structured water or include an herb to help “structure” the molecules of the water, like a Lemon slice or some Peppermint leaf.
Unlimited amounts of Herbal Infusions or Decoctions.*
Use juice sparingly. Dilute with water.
Fresh vegetable juices are great.
Rice or Almond milk.

Sweeteners

In general, Use sparingly.
Acceptable sweeteners include molasses (unsulphered), pure maple syrup, brown rice syrup, honey, stevia (herbal sweetener), Agave nectar, Pure fructose (small quantities)

Yeast

Limit use.
Use Naturally Leavened breads wherever possible.

Condiments & Additives

All natural spices. Freshly ground is always best.
Salt -Sea or Mineral is best.
Pepper, garlic, lemon, parsley, chives, and herbs.
Pure Vanilla, unsweetened carob, baking powder (with no aluminum), and baking soda.
Wheat free soy sauce, Dijon mustard, balsamic, rice or apple cider vinegar. (all in small amounts)

(*except those in Exclusion List)

Foods to Exclude:

Vegetables

Canned or Processed, where possible.
Use dried or frozen first.

Fruits – Commercially Prepared

Fruit Juices, due to high sugar content.

Grains & Flours

Processed, refined cereals with added sugar and additives.
Any processed, bleached “white flour”.

Animal Products

Processed meats, cold cuts, and added “modified corn starch”.
Limit Pork products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, etc.
Limit Eggs (whole, yolks, or whites) or any products with added egg.

Legumes

All non-fermented soy products; soybeans, soymilk, tofu, margarine, and soybean oil.
Products with soy protein isolate, textured vegetable protein (TVP), or any type of soy on the label, including protein powders.
Limit Peanuts, Peanut butter, and peanut oil.

Nuts & Seeds

Limit Peanut butter, peanuts, soy nuts, roasted & salted.

Dairy

Milk and dairy products including cheeses, ice cream, and cream cheese.
Products with casein, lactose, and whey on the label.
Limit butter use.
Goats milk and products made from goats milk.

Fats & Oils

All trans-fatty acids (hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils, vegetable oil shortening, and canola oil.
Check labels of cookies, crackers, cakes, and chips for hydrogenated oils.
Margarine and products containing margarine.
All oil fried or deep fried foods.

Beverages

Tea (any tea made from the plant Camellia Sinensis- Black or green tea)
Coffee, Alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.
No soft drinks, even “sugar free”
Sugary drinks, including juices.

Sweeteners

All refined white sugar
Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame or NutraSweet.
Products with added sugar, glucose, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, and sucrose on the label.

Condiments & Additives

Added artificial preservatives, flavorings, and colorings including: Tartrazine (102, dyes (102, 104, 107, 110, 120, 122-4, 127-9, 131-3), sodium benzoate (211), sulfites (221-224), BHA (320), BHT (321), monosodium glutamate (MSG) (621), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, NutraSweet)
Chocolate containing products. Use Carob.
Limit use of ketchup, mayonnaise, dressings, etc.

Body Cleansing: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Body%20Cleansing

Body Detox: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/2011/12/body-detox.html

Liver Cleansing: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Liver%20Cleanse

Sore/Strep Throat

2011-08-28T22:32:00.000-07:00

Natural Help for Sore Throat/Strep

A Sore Throat is the result of Pharyngitis, an inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the voicebox (larynx)

A Sore throat may be the first sign of any of the following:

· Common cold

· Influenza/Flu

· Laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box and vocal cords)

· A childhood illnesses including chickenpox, measles etc.

· Acid reflux may cause sore or different strange feelings in throat.

· Possible Strep

Many germs can cause pharyngitis. Viruses are the most common cause of pharyngitis. Soreness brought on by viruses usually develops gradually, with little or no fever. A fever over 101 for more than three days is more likely to be strep throat. Multiple cold or flu symptoms accompany a viral infection, while strep throat usually does not cause multiple symptoms such as runny nose, cough, and congestion. A bacterial infection like strep throat (caused by Streptococcus infection) often comes on suddenly with high fever. Tonsils are red, swollen, spotted with white or yellow dots. Citrus juices, such as orange juice, often "burn" the sore throat caused by a virus, but are usually not painful to strep throat. Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months. The illness can often spread among family members, so scrupulous hand washing is a must.

Sore Throat irritation (Without an Infection) can also be caused by the following:

· Postnasal drip

· Smoking

· Air pollution

· Dry heat

· Allergic reaction

· Acid reflux

· Repeated vomiting (like bulimia) caused by stomach acids

Natural Help:

· Avoid antibiotics when a sore throat is due to infection with a virus. The antibiotics will not help. Using them to treat viral infections helps strengthen bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.

Gargle several times a day with warm salt water (1/2 tsp of salt in 1 cup water).

· Drink cold liquids or suck on Popsicles.

· Suck on a spoon dipped in Honey to sooth the throat.

· Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier to moisten and soothe a dry and painful throat. Add 2-3 drops Essential Oil and 1 tsp Salt for added help. Adding moisture to the air will help to prevent the lining of your throat from becoming too dry.

· If your sore throat is recurrent, then buy a new toothbrush. Bacteria collect on the bristles and if you injure your gums as you brush, they can enter your system and re-infect you.

· Eliminate dairy products, sugar, and refined wheat foods as they cause mucous which creates throat irritation.

· Place a warm towel around the throat area and leave on for up to 5 minutes. This mimics an isolated fever, allowing for more circulation and accelerating the gathering of white blood cells to the area to help fight any infection.

Herbal Help

Garlic

Garlic has antiseptic properties. At the first sign of a sore throat, place one clove of garlic in your mouth between your cheeks and teeth and keep it for a while. Repeat it several times a day.

§ You can also eat two raw cloves each day without anything or chop finely and add to hot soup just before serving.

§ Can also crush one clove of raw garlic and add 2 teaspoons of honey and 1 drop Lemon oil.

Take from the mixture 1 teaspoon several times a day.

Alkaline Gargle

Viruses and Bacteria strains can not live in an Alkaline environment.

· Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of warm water. Gargle every 30 minutes.

Herbal Gargle

· The best sore throat remedy is Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) bark or Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) root. They contain mucilage that coat the throat, ease soreness and calm inflammation.

o To make a tea, mix 2 teaspoons of the dried root or bark in two cups of water, bring to boil and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, strain and gargle/drink every hour.

· A traditional recipe is to simmer 1 teaspoon marshmallow root and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root in 8oz. water for 10 minutes in a covered pot. Remove from the heat, cover and steep for additional 10 minutes. Strain, add honey and/or lemon and/or 1/2 teaspoon of salt and gargle every 30 minutes if helps.

Onion Syrup
Place slices of onion in a mason jar and cover with honey. Cover and leave overnight. Next morning, strain liquid into a jar and take it sometimes as a lozenge for sore throat. (It is an excellent cough syrup as well) Keep refrigerated.

Essential Oil Help

Essential Oils can help, not only with the pain of irritation, but also if there is a possibility of a viral or bacterial infection. A basic gargle recipe will have a Citrus and Salt in it. Lemon essential oil (or any citrus) helps with shrinking the swollen membranes of the throat and aids in the rapid removal of accumulated mucus in the throat. Salt will inhibit bacterial growth in the warm and moist places of the body like the throat, which is a perfect environment for bacterial multiplication and growth. Lemon juice and Salt dry up the throat, don't use them, if you have a dry throat irritation.

Sore Throat Gargle

Use this gargle to relieve sore throat, hoarseness, and respiratory congestion.

· 1 drop Cayenne oil (depending on individual tolerance, use more or less)

· 2 Tbsp salt

· 10 drops Peppermint oil

· 10 drops Orange oil

· 2 drops Thyme oil

· 2 drops Myrrh oil

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat, add salt. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir vigorously, remove from heat, and add essential oils.

Gargle with 1 cupful. Rinse out mouth with plain water, and repeat with the second cup of gargle solution. Avoid swallowing the solution.

Ginger Gargle

Add 1-2 drops Ginger Root oil to 2 teaspoons honey. Stir into 8oz. Warm water. Add a trace of Cayenne to spice it up.

Use as a gargle every 30 minutes. (Get a trace of oil by dipping the tip of a toothpick into the Cayenne essential oil)

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Essential Oil is a very effective sore throat remedy.

· Mix together 2-3 drops Oregano oil and 1 ounce Carrier oil, then soak a Q-tip with the mixture and dab it directly on the inflamed area. (If you find it is too hot, add some more Carrier oil.)

· You may gargle with 2-3 drops of Oregano oil and 1 tsp Salt in some hot water as well. It can take up to an hour for soreness to be gone.

Drink warm liquids.

Honey-Lemon Tea

Place 2 drops Lemon oil and one Tsp. Honey into 8oz warm water. Stir and Sip.

Honey-Spice Tea

Place 2 drops per la Immunity oil and one Tsp. Honey into 8oz warm water. Stir and Sip.

Sore Throat Spray

Add 5-20 drops per la Immunity (more or less depending on how much you can handle) to 1 ½ ounce water, in a 2oz spray bottle. (Use glass, if possible. Essential oils will break down plastics after awhile)

Shake and spray into back of throat several times a day.

Kids Sore Throat Spray

· 5 drops per la Immunity

· 10 drops Pink Grapefruit

· ½ teaspoon Honey or Agave Nectar

· 1 ½ oz Water

· Add to 2 oz Spray bottle and shake and spray into back of throat.

If you have Strep Throat

Do any of the above helps to ease the throat pain, and do the following:

Place 2-3 drops Oregano oil in a capsule and fill the rest with a carrier oil. Take 2-3 times daily for 5-7 days.

Dry Eye Syndrome

2011-08-28T21:41:00.000-07:00

Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eyes occur due to lack of tears being produced or the quality of the tear is suboptimal. There may be inflammatory cells within the tears, and because of this inflammation, (that cannot be seen unless under a microscope), the tears may not stick to the surface of the sclera or the cornea.

The eye depends on a constant flow of tears to maintain lubrication and comfort. When the eye becomes dry, this can be a source of irritation. Dry eye syndrome is a common and often painful condition that can cause damage to the cornea and harm vision. People who wear contact lenses often suffer from dry eye syndrome, as do many of those who undergo laser procedures to correct their vision. Women going through menopause also frequently develop this condition. There are many causes for dry eye syndrome and I have listed them below.

Symptoms include burning, pain, irritation, blurred vision, and the most common symptom of dry eyes is excess tearing as the eyes try to compensate for the dryness.

Causes:

· Dry eye syndrome can be caused by Vitamin A deficiency.

· Intake of too much Red Meat (Omega 6 fatty acids)

· Fatigue or Lack of sleep

· Demodex (Eyelash mites) or Blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelid) can possibly cause dry eyes.

· Exposure to many environmental conditions that have a drying effect, such as a dry climate, sun exposure, wind, high altitude, cigarette smoke, hot blowing air and the dry air that commonly occurs in the cabins of commercial airplanes.

· Those who wear contact lenses or who have had LASIK treatment can have dry eyes.

· Medications that can cause dry eyes include diuretics, antihistamines and decongestants, certain sleeping pills, tricyclic antidepressants, and isotretinoin-type drugs for treatment of acne.

· Allergies can also cause dry eye and it is medically known as Allergic Conjunctivitis. The allergic reaction can result in dry eyes, or the dust, mold, or mildew or dander that triggered the allergies can cause dye eye.

· Eye Drops are a little known culprit behind dry eyes. Eye drops that have preservatives or methylcellulose in them can actually cause allergic eye reaction that can dry out the eyes.

· Estrogen Deficiency and dry eye are usually linked because of menopause or a hysterectomy. These conditions can either cause dry eye or make an existing condition worse.

What keeps the eye Moist?

Hyaluronic acid (HA, hyaluronan) is a special protein that exists naturally in all living organisms. In the human body, it is found in greatest concentrations in the synovial fluid of articular joints for lubrication, the vitreous humor (fluid) of the eye, and most abundantly in the skin. Hyaluronic acid is known for its beneficial effects on patients suffering from dry eye syndrome. Applied to the surface of the eye, it reduces the symptoms and damage associated with dry eye. Hyaluronic acid makes up 95% of the fluid inside the eye. Acts as a shock absorber for the eye and also serves to transport nutrients into the eye. HA plays a major role in maintaining the health of ocular tissues such as the cornea, the retina, and the vitreous fluid that fills the inside of the eye. It is been said that after the 5th decade of life, the eye has lost 50% of its ability to product the needed HA. Without out HA, we fail to have proper eye health.

Natural Help:

· Increase Omega 3 fatty acids, and decrease intake of Omega 6 fatty acids (as found in red meats)

§ Good sources of omega 3 fatty acids include salmon, tuna, sardines, herring and cod liver oil, as well as certain nuts. Also, Flaxseed oil is recommended for the relief of dry eye symptoms due to it’s high levels of omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seed oil should always be taken orally – never applied directly to the eye.

· Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger. It is also known as a preventative of degenerative conditions, including cataracts. Foods that contain ascorbic acid are citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, green peppers, potatoes, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, watermelon, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, guava, pineapple, cantaloupe, and sweet red pepper.

· Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Vitamin B2 is essential for energy and in the production of antibodies. Deficiencies in riboflavin are characterized by corneal vascularization, among other things.

· Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate , taken together, have reportedly improved the symptoms of dry eye also. Chondroitin is a constituent of the eye drops used during cataract removal. People who are allergic to shell fish, however, should not take these supplements. (CosaminDS is a brand name that has both and can be purchased at Costco)

· Honey: For extreme dryness make a solution of one part honey and ten parts of water. Keep this chilled and put two drops in each eye every night before going to sleep. This will give some burning feeling and your eyes will start giving tears. Tears are helpful for curing this ailment. Tears will take care of this problem of dry eyes. Do not worry about burning, it will subside in a few minutes. After this, clean your eyes with cold water.

· Damp Wash cloth: Close the eyes to place a damp wash cloth in warm water over the eyes for five to fifteen minutes to get relief from this ailment Repeat this by re wetting the cloth in warm water to be placed over the eyes. This may be repeated as many times as is required. It can help to open the clogged oil glands in the eyes to restore moisture in the eyes to cure this disease immediately.

Essential Oil Help:

Keeping the body hydrated will in turn help keep the eyes hydrated and moist.

· Drink half your body weight, in ounces. (Example: You weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces of water)

· Add 1-2 drops of Lemon or Peppermint oil to a 16 ounce glass of water to cause a cell to cell communication within the body.

Lavender Essential oil is beneficial to rejuvenate and assist in cell regrowth, as well as moisturize. Its considered to have antiseptic and analgesic properties which can prevent infection and promote rapid healing.

· Mix 1 drop lavender in 1 ounce Carrier oil.

· Drop 2-3 drops of the mixture in the eye 2x daily.

· A temporary burning sensation may occur. Dilute the mixture further if needed by adding more carrier oil.

In the case of Demodex (Eyelash mites) or Blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelid) the use of Tea Tree oil should be used to reducing the amount of bacteria on the eyelids and give the meibomian glands a chance to regain their function.

· Mix together 1 drop Tea Tree essential oil to 1 drop Carrier oil. ( 1:1 or 50% dilution)

· Dip a Q-tip into the diluted mixture and carefully apply a layer over the top of each eyelid.

· Be sure to avoid getting into the eye, itself. Flush the eye with carrier oil, not water, if Tea Tree comes in contact with the eye.

Cholesterol

2011-02-24T13:13:00.000-08:00

My husband has high cholesterol, is there anything I can do to help him bring it down?

Terri, OK

Natural help for lowering Cholesterol (LDL)

Cholesterol is a fatty substance, also called a lipid, that's produced by the liver. It's also found in foods high in saturated fat, like fatty meats, egg yolks, shellfish, and whole-milk dairy products. It’s a vital part of the structure and functioning of our cells. However, high levels of cholesterol in your blood may lead to the slow buildup of plaque in the arteries over time, a serious disease called atherosclerosis.

Cholesterol can be harmful to your health when there’s too much cholesterol in your blood. Whether you have high cholesterol may depend on your lifestyle. Eating a lot of fats and not getting enough exercise can cause cholesterol levels to rise. Cholesterol is also, in part, a result of your genetic makeup. Some people inherit genes associated with high levels of cholesterol. People with this genetic makeup can eat a healthy diet and exercise, and still have high cholesterol.

The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines recommend that all adults over age 20 have a cholesterol test at least once every 5 years. Your total Cholesterol levels should be under 200, with the LDL (bad) Cholesterol under 130, your HDL (good) Cholesterol over 60, and your Triglycerides under 150.

Natural help:

Diet is a key factor in lowering Cholesterol, whether it is caused by genetics or a poor diet to begin with.

• Eat foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols. Up to 2 or more grams a day. Plant stanol esters help block the absorption of cholesterol.

• On a molecular level, sterols and stanols look a lot like cholesterol. So when they travel through your digestive tract, they get in the way. They can prevent real cholesterol from being absorbed into your bloodstream. Instead of clogging up your arteries, the cholesterol just goes out with the waste

• Plant sterols and stanols are found naturally in: Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds, Cereals, Legumes, Vegetable oils (especially soybean oil, extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil), Rice bran, Wheat germ (original, unprocessed) Sterols and Stanols are also added to manufactured foods like margarine spreads, orange juice, cereals, and even granola bars. Read the labels to find them.

• Soluble fiber can bring down bad LDL cholesterol by up to 15%.

• Soluble fiber appears to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in your intestines.

• Up to 25-30 grams a day of Soluble Fiber.

• Flax seed, Oats, Whole grain breads, Brown Rice, Kidney beans, Apples, Pears, Psyllium, Barley and Prunes.

• Grinding 3 teaspoons of flax seed in your food gives 10 grams of fiber.

• Tuna, salmon, with other omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish.

• Research has supported the cholesterol-lowering benefits of eating fatty fish because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

• Doctors recommend eating at least two servings of fish a week.

• The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon. However, to maintain the heart-healthy benefits of fish, bake or grill it.

• Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic. Almonds and some other nuts appear to have a similar effect. To avoid gaining weight, replace foods high in saturated fat with nuts, up to a handful at a time.

• Increase Soy intake. The top health promoting components in soybeans are isoflavones and soluble fiber. Isoflavones act like human hormone that can lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. All soy products (soybeans, soy nuts, tofu, tempeh, soy milk, etc.) are complete proteins.

• Eliminate Trans fat products. Butters, ice cream, and fatty meats. Also eliminate hydrogenated oil found in processed and refined foods.

• Exercise everyday. Exercise itself can not burn off Cholesterol like it does with fat tissue. However when exercise is adequate in frequency and duration, it can reduce triglycerides and stimulate the enzymes in the muscles and liver to some Cholesterol to the HDL or good cholesterol.

• Choose dynamic forms of exercise that will last at least 20-30 minutes, which are performed at moderate intensities.

• A sample program would start out with 20 minutes of walking a day, 4 days a week. Over 6-8 weeks, graduate this program to 1 hour of more intense walking/jogging 6 days a week.. Can also incorporate 50 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 days a week, while walking the other 3 days.

Drinking the Herbal Vitamin and Mineral Tea will provide your body what it needs, along with helping it flush itself out.

• Chromium Polyniconate found in the Nettle and Red Clover offer a metabolism of cholesterol, fats and proteins. Maintains blood pressure and blood sugar levels. This organic version of chromium can help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as raise HDL (good) cholesterol.

• Niacin (Vitamin B3) found in all the ingredients of the Tea has been shown to help reduce total cholesterol levels. Niacin is essential for proper circulation and healthy skin. It increases energy, aids digestion, and helps prevent migraines.

Defense:

The ingredients found in the supplement Defense will provide the added help to reducing Cholesterol.

• Garlic contains the chemical allicin, which has been shown to kill bacteria and fungi, and alleviate certain digestive disorders. It also lowers the blood clotting properties of blood. But the most notable attention garlic has received over recent years is its possible usefulness in lowering cholesterol levels.

• Stabilized Rice Bran is the result of the specialized processing of rice concentrates and extracts. Being an all-natural whole food, Stabilized rice Bran works synergestically to restore optimal health. Consisting of perfect chains of essential fatty acids, trace minerals, amino acids, PhytoNutrients, glyconutrients, and over ninety powerful antioxidants including tocotrienols (which have been found to be 6000 times more effective than vitamin E), Stabilized Rice Bran provides the nutritional therapy and protection that our modern diets lack..

• Muscadine Grapeseed can also help. The antioxidants in grapes help by mopping up excess free radicals before these scavenger molecules get the chance to damage or destroy your body's cells. Flavonoids in grapes protect LDL cholesterol from free radical damage and reduce platelet clumping. The LDL lowering effect of grapes comes from a compound that grapes produce normally to resist mold. The darker the grape and more seeds it has, the better.

Essential Oil Help:

Cinnamon Oil: A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces triglyceride, LDL, the bad cholesterol and the total cholesterol level.

• Less than 1 drop Cinnamon Oil equals ½-1 tsp Cinnamon Powder. Add the Cinnamon Oil to Oatmeal, as a flavoring, or to a 8oz warm water and 1 tsp. Honey for a nice spice tea.

Take any one of the following capsule mixtures:

Rosemary Oil is used by the British physicians to lower Cholesterol and strengthen cardiovascular weakness.

• Take 3-5 drops Rosemary Oil in a capsule, filled with carrier oil, 2-3 times daily.

Oregano Oil can also be taken in acute situations.

• Take 3 drops Oregano oil in a capsule, filled with carrier oil, 2-3 times daily.

Myrrh oil helps reduce Cholesterol and Hypertension. It is also a natural anti-inflammatory.

• Take 4-5 drops Myrrh oil in a capsule, filled with carrier oil, 2 times daily.

2011-01-31T10:30:00.001-08:00

I have been asked many times what I do for a Total Body Cleanse. At least twice a year, I do the following:

Cleansing the Body

The following are ways to cleanse the body that I personally use and I know work:

I am partial to the Liver cleanse that uses essential oils. It is very mild. But there are several out there. Here is the link for Liver cleanse information.

For a total body cleanse. Natural Factors 7 day Total Nutritional Cleanse Program RevitalX & Detoxitech is a good one. I have used it myself with great results. This is the 7 day cleanse that cleared my daughters worts out by day 3.

For a Colon cleanse, I like Dr. Christophers Colon Cleanse. I know if you do a google search on any Dr. Christopher product, you can find some good pricing. I also have used this with great success.www.iherb.com has good pricing on Colon Cleanses.

Taking a hot bath, while using essential oils, will continue to eliminate toxins from your system through the epidermis(skin). For Essential oil bath recipes, click here.

I also recommend the supplement Defense. Defense not only builds up your immune system, but detoxifies the body!! The Garlic, alone, will remove heavy metals and other toxins. The Black Cumin releases histamines from your bloodstream, and the antioxidants from the Muscadine grape seed spends most of its time cleaning up the free radicals. It is a very good way to detox the system. I take one capsule everyday to keep from getting sick, give me energy, and keep my body cleansed. I attached some information on Defense for you too.

The Herbal Vitamin and Mineral Formula will give your body the nutrients it needs. Georgetown University Medical Center conducted a study, and found that most store bought vegetables lack vitamins and minerals. This is because farmers are not rotating their crops and are pumping the ground full of nitrates, to create a nice looking plant on the outside, but no nutrients on the inside. The Herbal Vitamin and Mineral formula is made up of five different organic herbs that have many of the nutrients your body needs. It will give you energy and take away the desire to "snack" between meals. The herbs, from this drink, are assimilated on a cellular level, in contrast, a multi-vitamin pill can go right through your system, providing little nutrient value.

Remember your water intake!! You should be drinking at least half your body weight in ounces. (ie: if you weigh 150 pounds, then you should drink 75 ouncs of water) Unfortuantley water that has been treated (Like water from the tap or even water that's been bottled) has had a molecule breakdown. Water filtration processes used to clean our water supply frequently de-structures the water. By drinking structured water or adding a plant base to your water, your body will be able to become more hydrated.

Well, there are many cleansing choices to get started with. I suggest the following program, for a thorough cleanse;

Start with the Three day Cleanse or the Seven Day Total Cleanse.
Follow that with the Mucusless Diet
While you are eating well, with the Mucusless diet, take the Liver Cleanse each morning.
Also, take 1-2 capsules of Defense each day.
Drink 1-2 cups of the "Herbal Vitamin & Mineral Formula" each day to give your body the nutrients it needs.
Drink plenty of water...half your body weight in ounces each day. Add a drop of Lemon or peppermint Essential oil to create cell communication for better hydration.
After following the above steps, continue to eat well, and then you may begin a healing program.

Cleansing the body and eating a well balanced diet will keep the body healthy.

Body Cleansing

2011-01-31T10:24:00.000-08:00

I have been asked many times what I do for a Total Body Cleanse.

The following are ways to cleanse the body that I personally use and I know work:

Taking a hot bath, while using essential oils, will continue to eliminate toxins from your system through the epidermis(skin). For Essential oil bath recipes, click here.

Well, there are many cleansing choices to get started with. I suggest the following program, for a thorough cleanse;

Start with the Three day Cleanse or the Seven Day Total Cleanse.
Follow that with the Mucusless Diet
While you are eating well, with the Mucusless diet, take the Liver Cleanse each morning.
Also, take 1-2 capsules of Defense each day.
Drink 1-2 cups of the "Herbal Vitamin & Mineral Formula" each day to give your body the nutrients it needs.
Drink plenty of water...half your body weight in ounces each day. Add a drop of Lemon or peppermint Essential oil to create cell communication for better hydration.
After following the above steps, continue to eat well, and then you may begin a healing program.

Cleansing the body and eating a well balanced diet will keep the body healthy.

A Note on Body Detox: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Body%20Detox

Healthy Foods to help with cleansing: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Healthy%20Diet

Deodorant

2011-01-25T14:55:00.000-08:00

Why Home Made Deodorant?

Over the counter deodorant and antiperspirants provide a synthetic fragrance and are loaded with toxic ingredients, such as aluminum compounds, which have been linked to Alzheimer's disease, brain disorders, respiratory disorders, and possibly cancer.

Aluminum compounds or aluminum salts, such as aluminum oxide (Al2O3), are the key ingredients in almost every antiperspirant. They are powerful astringents that close pores, stopping sweat and odor from escaping the body. This may leave the outside of the body smelling fresh and clean – but inside, the toxins that would have escaped the body in the sweat have nowhere to go. For this reason, antiperspirants have been linked to problems with the sweat glands and lymph glands in and around the underarms. Also, antiperspirants are designed to be absorbed. The aluminum and other chemicals are taken into the body and affect the endocrine and lymphatic systems, as well as being a potential risk factor in breast cancer. Some suggest the use of aluminum-free products, but even most deodorant, labeled “aluminum-free”, still contain parabens and other harsh and toxic substances, such as DEA and propylene glycol.

The manufactures would have you believe that all the ingredients have their purpose, but at what price? Propylene glycol, helps the deodorant go on smoothly, but is linked to irritation and immune toxicity. Phthalates are plastics used to help the fragrance stay on the skin, but block endocrine function. Parabens, are used as preservatives and can be linked to breast cancer. Most deodorants contain aluminum zirconium, which is toxic to the nervous and reproductive systems, and a chemical called BHT, which is believed to be a hormonal disrupter and neurotoxin. Even some “natural” deodorant crystals still contain aluminum.

If you are not convinced that reading the labels of deodorant is good enough, consider making your own deodorant.

This deodorant uses Cornstarch as a natural absorber, while the Baking Soda works as natural deodorizer. Tea Tree is a natural anti-bacteria/fungal oil and will help with the “stink”. Of course, you are what you eat, so consider eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and drinking plenty of water to help with body odor. Many other essential oils can be used, as well. The coconut oil is used to “hold” the deodorant together, and consists of medium chain fatty acid esters, which is the closest substance to human sub-cutaneous fat and therefore more compatible with skin than vegetable oils.

Home Made Deodorant Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch
10+ drops Tea tree oil
2+ TBSP Coconut oil

Directions:

1. Put baking soda and cornstarch in a bowl with tea tree oil. You can even use up to 20 drops of tea tree oil, if you like it. Lavender oil will work as well.

2. Stir enough Coconut oil in until it's a consistency you like.

3. Smash into empty deodorant container. It will be a bit sturdier once it sets a day or so.

Tips:

~When applying this deodorant, use a lighter hand than you would with normal stick deodorant, especially the first couple of days or it'll drop little balls on your bathroom rug.

~Used correctly, this stuff is invisible and lasts for ages, as it works with a very light layer. You should not be able to SEE it once applied.

~If you don't want a stick, exclude the Coconut oil and use the deodorant as a powder.

~If you have especially sensitive skin, increase the amount of cornstarch to 6T and decrease the baking soda to 2T.

~Be sure to store in a cool place. Coconut oil can possibly melt at 76 degrees.

Athletes Foot

2010-11-16T14:31:00.001-08:00

Athletes Foot (Fungus)

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin, caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses. Although the condition typically affects the feet, (the space between the fourth and fifth digits most commonly afflicted) it can spread to other areas of the body, including underneath the toenails and the groin. When it spreads, there are three different categories of infection, Toe Web, Moccasin-type, and Vesicular.

· Toe web infection usually occurs between the fourth and fifth toes. The skin becomes scaly, peels, and cracks. If there is a secondary bacteria infection, the skin break down even more.

· Moccasin-type infection starts with a little soreness on your foot. The skin on the bottom or heel of your foot can become thick and crack. The toenails can also get infected and can thicken, crumble, and even fall off.

· Vesicular infection usually begins with a sudden outbreak of large fluid-filled blisters under the skin, appearing anywhere on the foot, but mainly on the bottom. A secondary bacterial infection can occur with this type of athlete’s foot.

Main Symptoms:

· Scaling and flaking of the skin

· Itching and/or burning of the affected skin

· Blisters and cracked skin may also occur, leading to exposed raw tissue, pain, swelling, and inflammation.

Natural Help:

The fungus that causes Athletes Foot thrives in warm moist environments.

· Be sure to dry well between your toes after showering or swimming.

· Wear Sandals to allow the foot to breath.

· Wear Cotton socks to absorb excess moisture and sweat.

People get Athletes Foot by walking barefoot on contaminated surfaces near swimming pools or in locker rooms.

· Wear Sandals while in public, “wet” areas.

The Athletes Foot fungi can grow in your shoes, especially if your shoes are so tight that air cannot move around your feet.

· Consider purchasing new shoes (Buy shoes that are leather or another breathable material. Shoe materials, such as vinyl, that don't breathe cause your feet to remain moist, providing an excellent area for the fungus to breed.)

· Use *Athletes Foot Sneaker Tamer inside shoes.

While treating athlete's foot, dry your groin area before your feet after bathing. Also, put on your socks before your underwear. This can prevent the fungi from spreading from your feet to your groin.
Use hot water and bleach to increase the chance of killing fungi on your clothes and socks. Can also add 3 drops Tea Tree oil and 3 drops Lemon oil, mixed with warm water, to the Water Softener compartment or rinse water.
Use lamb's wool between the toes (to separate them), and/or wearing wider, roomier shoes that have not been infected by fungi can help prevent Athletes Foot. Lamb's wool is available at most pharmacies or foot care stores.
To help keep the feet dry, soak your feet in a drying solution of aluminum acetate (Burow's solution or Domeboro solution). Can also use diluted white vinegar soaks using 1 part vinegar and roughly 4 parts water, once or twice a day as 10-minute foot soaks may aid in treatment.
If the fungal infection has spread to the toenails, the nails must also be treated to avoid re-infection of the feet. Often, the nails are initially ignored only to find the athlete's foot keeps recurring.
Tomato-and-herb sauce. Clean your body from inside out. Take advantage of some herbs that have fungicidal properties, by creating a tomato sauce and going very heavy on the basil, celery, carrot, dill, fennel, sage and thyme. In one quick meal, you'll get a dish with dozens of fungicides: Just heat it up and pour over pasta. If you're willing to put up with the mess, you could also spread a bit of this sauce between your toes for a couple of hours.

Herbal Help:

Each of these herbal remedies should be used 2xr each day until the athletes foot is cleared up, which takes from three days to roughly one week in most cases.

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Because of the Ajoene (a compound found in garlic)Garlic is the number one herbal fungus killer.

· Rub it on with a fresh garlic clove, or use garlic powder or oil.

· Garlic footbath- Place several crushed garlic cloves in a basin with warm water and a little rubbing alcohol.

· Garlic Tincture- Crush several cloves of garlic and steep them in olive oil for one to three days. Strain out the plant material and use a cotton ball or clean cloth to apply the garlic oil between your toes once or twice a day.

· Tape a sliver of garlic between the toes of athlete's foot. Leave on for the day or at night.

Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger contains many anti fungal properties. Ginger ranks second among all herbs in the number of anti fungal compounds with a total of 23. That compound being caprylic acid.

· Just rub Ginger Root oil on or soak your feet in warm water that has ginger added to it.

· You can prepare a strong decoction by adding an ounce of chopped ginger root to a cup of boiling water. Simmer for 20 minutes and apply it directly to the problem areas twice a day with a cotton ball or clean cloth.

Onion (Allium cepa)

A close cousin to garlic, onion will also kill the fungus pretty easily.

· Drip Onion juice between toes and over infected areas each morning.

· Create a bathsoak, using Onion.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Although garlic has more potent fungicidal compounds, Licorice contains the largest number of anti fungal compounds. (Licorice has 25 reportedly fungicidal compounds, while Garlic has only 10, but they are quite potent.)

· Add some chopped licorice sticks to the garlic footbath mentioned above.

· Brew a strong decoction using about five to seven teaspoons of dried herb per cup of water. Bring it to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes, then let it cool. Apply the decoction directly to the affected areas using a cotton ball or clean cloth.

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

This herb contains berberine, a powerful anti fungal and antibacterial compound, which makes it an excellent antibiotic.

· Add Goldenseal tincture to juice three times a day.

· Use it externally-Make a strong decoction with the dried herb. Add five to seven teaspoons to a cup of water, bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 20 minutes. After the liquid cools to a tolerable temperature, use a cotton ball or clean cloth to apply it to the affected area, up to three times a day.

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)

This is a natural antiseptic that is high in iodine, which is known for its anti fungicidal properties.

· Simply rub the tincture or oil onto the affected areas.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon, various species)

Scientists have demonstrated significant fungicidal activity for lemongrass oil against several common infection-causing fungi.

· Drink lemongrass tea one to four times a day.

· Use the spent tea bags as compresses directly on the affected area, for additional anti fungal benefit.

· Apply 1-2 drops Lemongrass Essential oil directly onto infected areas. Dilute with carrier oil for sensitive skin.

Essential Oil Help

Place any of the following Single oils or Oil mixtures between the toes and weave a Strip of Cotton Coil between the infected toes, Do not allow the cotton to become saturated with the oil. This will keep the oil on the surface of the skin longer and absorb any unwanted moisture. It will also help separate the toes, allowing air to circulate between them.

Apply 2-3 drops Lemon oil (Neat) to the effected area, in the Morning (After showering) and in the Evening (Before retiring to bed)

Can also apply Tea Tree oil (Neat) in the same way as recommended for Lemon oil.

· Use a Q-tip and massage between the toes and effected area. Make sure to work into the nail.

Create a foot soak. Soak each evening for 10-15 minutes. Blot feet Dry.

· 10 Drops Tea Tree

· 5 Drops Lemon

· ½ cup Epsom Salts

· 1 Gallon Warm water.

In extreme cases, try any of the following:

Apply 2 drops Thyme oil (Neat), on location. If it gets too hot, apply a carrier oil to dilute and cool the area.
Can also apply Oregano. Mix 3 drops Oregano oil with 1 oz. Carrier oil, Apply liberally to the affected area of the feet, 2-3 times per day, until infection is cleared up. Be sure to apply in and around toes.
Take 2-4 Drops Oregano, in a capsule, filled with Carrier oil, 2x daily. Any external body fungus, is also an internal problem. Be sure to clear fungus problems from inside out.

Athletes Foot Recipe

· 10 drops Lemon

· 10 drops Tea Tree

· 5 drops Lemongrass

· 2 drops Peppermint

· 2 drops Oregano

Apply 2-3 drops of the oil mixture (Neat) to affected areas in the Morning (After showering) and in the Evening (Before retiring to bed) until infection has cleared. There may be some skin discoloring, but this is nothing to be concerned about and will clear up after discontinued use of the oils.

*Athletes Foot Sneaker Tamer Recipe

· 1 Cup Baking Soda

· 2 drops Peppermint

· 5 drops Thyme

· 3 Drops Lemongrass

· Put 1 Tablespoon in each shoe, shake around, leave overnight.

Fungicidal Essential Oils for Internal Use:

Use any of the following, as Herbal Teas to enhance internal cleansing of the body. (1-3 drops in 1 tsp. Honey, per 1 Cup of warm water) Can also place 1-2 drops into drinking water each day.

· Cinnamon Bark, Fennel, Peppermint, Dill, Tarragon, Basil, Orange, Sage, Thyme, Lemon and Spearmint.

Healthy Hair

2010-11-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hair using Essential oils

The following essential oils are listed from less evasive to strongest.

Tea Tree can be very affective on dandruff. It is the least evasive and should be used for young children and babies.

Rosemary stops dandruff, and helps hair look shiny and healthy. It promotes hair growth. It is used effectively with alopecia, receding hair lines, and promoting hair regrowth.

Thyme is good for the scalp, helps treat dandruff and hair loss. Stops hair loss. The soothing and purifying properties make the scalp dandruff free by deep cleaning of hardened sebum, while keeping hair soft and shiny. The conditioning property of Thyme helps detangle the hair making it easier to brush and comb.

There are several ways to use the above oils. Here are some suggestions:
• Add 15-25 drops of oil of choice to a 12oz bottle of Organic, Chemical/Dye free shampoo.
• Use internally, 2-3 drops in a capsule filled with carrier oil, 2x daily.
• Use as a scalp treatment, by adding 10-12 drops to 1 ounce Olive oil, apply to scalp, wrap your head in a warm, damp towel, cover with a sheet of plastic wrapped around the towel, to maintain heat as long as possible. Keep on your head until it cools completely.
• NOTE: Be sure to keep these oils out of the eyes.

Shampoo Recipe, for hair loss/regrowth and dandruff:
• Put 12 oz Organic, Chemical/Dye free shampoo, in a blender. Add the following;
• 25 drops Peppermint
• 25 drops Lavender
• 25 drops Rosemary
• 5 drops Thyme
• Blend all together well, pour back into shampoo bottle. Wash scalp daily with “blended” shampoo.

Oregano oil can be used, if the problem is extreme. 15-20 drops of Oregano can be added to Organic, Chemical/Dye free Shampoo. Shampoo the hair and scalp thoroughly. Let the shampoo sit on the scalp for 2-3 minutes before rinsing. When rinsing, cover eyes well, and rinse thoroughly. Take 2-3 drops Oregano and carrier oil, in capsules 2x daily.

Birch oil can be used in Personal care products to support hair growth. Add 2 drops per ounce.

Lemon oil restores the function of the epidermis, helps with thinning hair and nails by balancing the sebum / oil production.

For Hair loss from Chemotherapy
• Create a warm compress, using 4 drops of Rosemary, 4 drops Lavender, and ½ ounce of Olive oil. Massage into scalp, place warm compress on head, and leave on until cold.

Perfume Essential Oil

2010-09-28T12:48:00.000-07:00

Essential Oil Perfume/Cologne

Essential Oils have wonderful aromas and when combined can make a powerful synergy. Unlike fragrance or synthetic oils, Essential Oils offer a therapeutic advantage.

A perfumer’s standard stock consists of essential oils, but also of synthesized chemicals that mimic the constituents (natural chemicals) of essential oils and other natural ingredients. Perfumers use synthesized chemicals and chemicals extracted from essential oils, because they are often cheaper than using pure essential oils and because the chemicals are standardized and will be more consistent in their fragrance.

When creating an Essential Oil “Perfume”, you will want to be extremely careful when using any Essential Oils that might have phototoxic properties, like Bergamot. Also, avoid using all toxic or hazardous oils and all oils that are contraindicated for conditions that you have. As with any blends that you use, you must check all safety data for the oils in your blend and do a skin patch test prior to using.

After creating your Aroma Essential Oil blend, and before completing your “Perfume recipe”, allow it to sit for a 2-4 days. The constituents (natural chemicals) contained within the oils will Synergize and the aroma can change, usually rounding out a bit. Some essential oils evaporate more quickly than others. Keep in mind that as the oils in a blend evaporate, the aroma can change to reflect the aroma of the remaining oils. The alcohol or carrier oil allows the Essential Oil to stay on top of the skin longer, allowing for a longer lasting “Perfume”. Do not dilute below 20% alcohol. This will ensure that your product is preserved.

For Use of the following recipes: Shake well prior to each use and apply as you would other perfumes/colognes. It is important that you shake before each use because essential oils do not fully dissolve in alcohol. Alcohol still contains some water. The higher the proof of vodka that you use, the more alcohol concentration the vodka has. If you forget to shake prior to each use, the essential oils will not remain evenly distributed each time you spray, and you risk having applications where too high of an essential oil concentration disperses onto your skin.

Alcohol/Water Base Perfume

· 5 teaspoons Vodka

· 1 teaspoon Distilled Water

· 50-60 drops of your Essential Oil blend

Directions: Blend the Vodka and Essential Oils well and pour into a 1oz. dark-colored glass container, that is airtight. Let sit for another 1-2 weeks, shaking the bottle 1-3 times daily to mix the oils. After allowing it to sit, filter the perfume through a coffee filter and re-bottle *Cut this recipe in half, if you want to reuse your 15ml essential oil bottle.

Cologne

· 5 teaspoons Vodka

· 2 teaspoons Distilled Water

· 30 drops of your Essential Oil blend

Body Splash

· 5 teaspoons Vodka

· 2 teaspoons Distilled Water

· 20 drops of your Essential Oil blend

Directions: Blend the Vodka and Essential oils well and pour into a 1oz. dark-colored glass container, that is airtight. After 48 hours, add the water. Let sit for another 1-2 weeks, shaking the bottle 1-3 times daily to mix the oils. After allowing it to sit, filter the cologne through a coffee filter and re-bottle into a fine-mist sprayer bottle.

Carrier Oil Base Perfume

· 15-20 drops of your perfume blend

· 1 tablespoon of Fractionated Coconut oil or Jojoba oil

Directions: Blend all oils together well and pour into a dark-colored glass container. Dab a drop onto your pulse points. This mixture has a heavy concentration of essential oils, so use it sparingly.

Sample Women's Perfume Recipe

Ingredients:

· 3 oz. High Proof Vodka*

· ½ oz. Distilled Water

· 10 drops Vanilla

· 10 drops Ylang-Ylang

· 15 drops Juniper Berry

· 20 drops Lavender

· 20 drops Geranium

· 8 drops Spruce

· 10 drops Orange

Sample Men's Cologne Recipe

Ingredients:

· 3 oz. High Proof Vodka*

· 21 drops Mandarin

· 18 drops Patchouli

· 3 drops Vetiver

· 5 drops Bay Laurel

*Substitute some of the alcohol for water if you have a sensitivity to alcohol or simply prefer to use less.

Natural help for Seizures

2010-07-10T21:36:00.001-07:00

Natural Help for Seizures/Epilepsy

A "Seizure", by definition, refers to a sudden malfunction in the brain that causes someone to collapse, convulse, or have another temporary disturbance of normal brain function, often with a loss or change in consciousness. Simply put, seizures are symptoms of a brain problem.

Seizures happen because of sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain or by fainting (fainting decreases blood flow to the brain). When people think of seizures, they often think of convulsions in which a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. Not all seizures cause convulsions. There are many types of seizures and some have mild symptoms. Seizures fall into two main groups. Focal seizures, also called partial seizures, happen in just one part of the brain. Generalized seizures are a result of abnormal activity on both sides of the brain.

Some seizures may be the result of another medical problem, such as low blood sugar, fever, medicines, infection, a head injury, accidental poisoning, or drug overdose. They also can be due to a brain tumor or other health problem affecting the brain. And anything that results in a sudden lack of oxygen or a reduction in blood flow to the brain can cause a seizure. In some cases, a seizure's cause is never discovered.

Most seizures last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes and do not cause lasting harm. However, it is a medical emergency if seizures last longer than 5 minutes or if a person has many seizures and does not wake up between them. Two thirds of people who experience a seizure never have another. One third go on to have recurring seizures (a condition called epilepsy.)

There are four types of epilepsy: Grand mal epilepsy, characterized by major episodes associated with loss of consciousness; Petit mal epilepsy, characterized by milder episodes, usually without loss of consciousness; Psychomotor epilepsy, characterized by different types of abnormal movements; and Autonomic epilepsy, which is associated with flushing, whiteness of skin, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, abdominal symptoms, and sweating.

Natural Help for Seizures:

· Consider a bowel cleanse to restore healthy bowel function. Proper bowel movements two to three times a day are also important.

· Sleep - Improvement of sleep patterns can help reduce the frequency of seizures.

· Change Diet- Consider the Ketogenic diet.(under doctors care) -A high-fat, low carbohydrate diet can drastically cut seizures in children with severe epilepsy and could reduce the need for medication.

· Do not eat foods with: MSG (monosodium glutamate) , aspartame, maltodextrin, glutamate, glutamic acid, anything autolyzed yeasts, yeast extract, anything hydrolized, sodium caseinate, carrageenan, barley malt, malt extracts, and anything saying natrual flavors.

· Omega-3’s and Fresh Fish- Fish oils may be helpful by their ability to stabilize neuronal excitability in brain and heart tissue.

· Find a source of mediation to reduce stress – Yoga, Walks, Music, Breathing exercises for relaxation and stress control, or biofeedback to slow the brain waves.

· Reduce or eliminate any kind of supplements that have a stimulant effect such as tyrosine, ephedra, guarana, citrus aurantium, ginkgo, sexual herbs such as horny goat weed and tongkat ali, and caffeinated products (cocoa, cola, some teas, etc.)

· Increase Magnesium and B6.- Take this through the foods you eat.

· Be Patient - Most diet and lifestyle changes can have immediate results or take up to 6 weeks for positive results.

Essential Oil Help:

Anyone who has epilepsy should avoid the following essential oils as a precaution:

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium or Hedeoma pulegioides), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Savin (Juniperus sabina), Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), Thuja (Thuya occidentalis), Turpentine (Pinus species), and Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)

Frankincense is the Essential Oil of choice for any kind of brain disorder. Frankincense has a molecular makeup that includes sesquiterpenes, that is able to cross the blood/brain barrier. These sesquiterpenes stimulate the limbic system of the brain and other glands within the brain, promoting memory and releasing emotions. Frankincense slows down and deepens the breath. The therapeutic properties of Frankincense oil are antiseptic, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine, vulnerary and expectorant.

To help prevent the onset of seizures:

· Apply 1 drop Frankincense, on the bottom of each Big Toe, or at the base of the neck and temples, each night.

· Can also place 1 drop Frankincense under the tongue, each night.

· Can also try Lemon and Orange, 1 drop each internally or on bottoms of Big Toe- In pseudoseizure, the two brain hemispheres start to fight or don’t communicate. This will help stimulate both sides of the brain.

§ Lemon is for Left-brain function.

§ Orange is for Right-brain function.

When you feel a seizure coming on, inhale Frankincense, deeply. Basil has known to help too.

Important Note: Many Herbal Remedies can interact with seizure medicines, either diminishing seizure control or worsening side effects. Of course the effect is different depending on what kind of seizures you have and what seizure medicines you take. Always educate yourself. Search this site and other reputable sources for unbiased information about the herb, the disorder you want to treat, and all the other medicines you are taking. (One good source of information about many herbs is the website of the Integrative Medicine Service of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, found at http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm.) After researching, consult your doctor. When you say that you've been investigating an herbal medicine, the doctor should be willing to hear you out. If your doctor says that it's OK for you to use the herbal product alongside your regular seizure medicine, go ahead, but don't take more than the recommended dose. If you experience any new side effects, don't ignore them—call the doctor. And NEVER substitute an herbal medicine for your regular seizure medicine.

Help for Warts

2010-07-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

Natural Wart Removal

A wart is generally a small, rough tumor, that can resemble a cauliflower or a solid blister. Warts are generally on hands and feet, but can be in other locations. Warts are common, and are caused by a viral infection, called the human papillomavirus(HPV) This viral infection can spread from one part of the body to other parts, and sometimes by contact with skin of an infected person, but not always. It is also possible to get warts from using towels or other objects used by an infected person. Human Papilloma Virus can easily penetrate the skin through cuts. At risk are people who walk barefoot or somehow get exposed to the virus.They typically disappear after a few months but can last for years and can recur. Although if left untreated, they can spread into clusters.

Essential Oil Help

Less Evasive Treatment:

Tea Tree oil is the least evasive and serves as an antiseptic that will prevent any possible infections that might arise. It will immediately soothe the skin and clear out the ongoing infection. It can take longer than Oregano, but is easier to work with. It may dry out the surrounding skin because of the continuous use, but will not harm it.
Apply 1-2 drops Tea tree oil to a cotton ball or pad and dab the wart 2x daily. The wart usually will disappear in 1-2 weeks.

Quicker, but harsher removal:

Use a Q-tip and apply Vaseline around the wart. Saturate a clean Q-tip in Oregano oil and place directly on top of the wart. The trick is to not get the Oregano on the surrounding skin. Place a large enough, cloth bandage to cover the wart.
Everyday, keep applying Oregano on top, through the bandage. Try not to get the bandage wet, but if it falls off, do it again. Remove the bandage in 3-5 days and the wart should fall off. (Repeat if necessary)
If there is an open hole, in the skin, exposed after the wart removal, apply Lavender to the hole until it heals to prevent scarring and infection.

Warning: Oregano is a “hot” oil and can cause irritation to the skin and mucous membrane; use sensibly and carefully. Avoid eyes and sensitive skin. Avoid use with children.

Lemongrass can also be used, if a fungus wart is suspected. Put a cloth bandage on top of the wart, drop 1-2 drops of Lemongrass through the bandage to keep it saturated 1-2x daily. It should fall off in about 1 week.

Internal Cleansing: If there are several warts to clear up, proceed with an internal body cleansing.

Follow a juice and water fast/cleanse for 3 days. (Dr. Christopher has a good one, http://www.herballegacy.com/Three_Day_Cleanse.html)
Also take a Liver Cleanse each morning http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Liver%20Cleanse
There are also several good Total body cleanses on the market. Allow your body 5-10 days for a good clean out of the system.
After the cleanse, Take Rosemary oil, internally. 3-4 drops in a capsule, then filled with carrier oil for 1-2 weeks, 2x daily.

Natural help for MS

2010-07-10T21:31:00.001-07:00

Natural Help with Multiple Sclerosis

What is Multiple sclerosis or MS?

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system. MS affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other. Nerve cells communicate by sending electrical signals called action potentials down long fibers called axons, which are wrapped in an insulating substance called myelin. In MS, the body's own immune system attacks and damages the myelin. The resulting damage interferes with nerve impulses and can lead to symptoms such as muscle weakness, loss of vision, and a variety of other neurological impairments.

What does it mean to have an autoimmune disorder. Auto-Immune Disorders arise from an overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body. In other words, the body attacks its own cells.

Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Numbness and weakness of limbs.
Extreme fatigue.
Eye trouble.
Loss of balance and co-ordination.
Loss of bladder-control and speech difficulties

The Supplement Defense can be very beneficial.

Defense is a natural Immune Builder, helping with any auto-immune diseases. The Tsi-Agha in Defense, creates a cell communication with in the body. That communication is needed to keep your own cells from attacking each other.
While taking Defense, keeping your internal body temperature balanced is important. With MS, when the body overheats, there is usually an increase in symptoms. Be sure to eat cool or cold foods. Doing this will counter the effects that the hot Black Cumin and Garlic will have on your internal body temperature. Go here for more information http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Defense%20and%20%22Hot%20Stomach%22
Defense will help with inflammation. One of the biggest issues MS patients face is inflammation.
The Stabilized Rice Bran and Muscadine Grape seed in Defense will “feed” your body what it needs.

Stabilized Rice bran has essential fatty acids, trace minerals, amino acids, PhytoNutrients, glyconutrients, and over ninety powerful antioxidants including tocotrienols (which have been found to be 6000 times more effective than vitamin E)
Muscadine Grape Seed contains higher levels of antioxidants than blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, red raspberries, and strawberries.

Learn more about Defense at www.theresanoilforthat.com/defense

A Lifestyle Change is a Must:

· Begin by “cleaning” your Internal System.

· Follow a juice and water fast/cleanse for 3-5 days. (Dr. Christopher has a good one, http://www.herballegacy.com/Three_Day_Cleanse.html )

· Also take a Liver Cleanse each morning http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Liver%20Cleanse

· After the cleanse, follow a diet that consists of Whole and Raw foods.

· Raw fresh unsalted butter, homemade cottage cheese and soured milk and unfiltered honey are beneficial.

· Cabbage, carrot, cucumber, radish, tomato and red beet, all fruits and berries and liquid whey have special value in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

· Any whole, live, raw foods. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and a small amount of fresh fish or chemical free chicken.

· Avoid all refined flours, cereals, processed foods and meats, animal fats, and refined sugar.

· Absolutely NO diet soda pop. Aspartame, in diet pop, can mimic MS symptoms.

· Large doses of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin F and Vitamin E can be used successfully.

· Omega-3 fatty acids and Bromelain help with MS inflammation.

· Avoid overwork and fatigue.

· Massage the weakened muscles and set the joints through normal range of motion everyday.

· Hot baths, hot mineral baths, cold showers in the morning and evening, swimming and exercises are other useful measures.

Essential Oil helps:

Use Essential oil bath treatments for inflammation: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Bathes%20and%20EO's
For specific areas of inflammation, apply 2-3 drops per la Pain blend or Birch oil.
Can also mix 2-3 drops of Basil, Lavender, Peppermint, and Geranium in a Tablespoon of Carrier oil (Olive or grapeseed oil)

Massage on Lower back on both sides of spine in a downward motion.
Using the same combination of oils, lightly massage the abdomen, starting just below the navel and massaging in a clockwise spiral out to the edge of the rib cage and the pelvis.
Massage bottoms of feet (arch area), palms of hands and upper part of the ears with same combination, undiluted.

· 1-2 drops Frankincense on the temples, under the tongue, daily.

· Also, rub 1-2 drops Helichrysum italicum at the base of the neck, daily.

Frankincense is the oil of choice because of its ability to cross the blood brain barrier. It has a powerful effect on neuromuscular issues and is an immune stimulant.
Helichrysum has the ability to reduce inflammation, while it soothes and calms. It increases the lymphatic drainage, and is the go to oil for nerve issues.

Natural help for IBS

2010-07-10T21:10:00.000-07:00

Natural Help for Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that effects the lower or larger part of the intestinal tract (colon). In IBS, the normally rhythmic muscular contractions of the digestive tract become irregular and uncoordinated. This interferes with normal movement of food and waste material, and leads to an accumulation of mucus and toxins in the intestines. This accumulated material sets up a partial obstruction of the digestive tract, trapping gas and stools. IBS involves abdominal pain and abnormal bowel movements. Emotional stress often makes the symptoms worse. Despite these uncomfortable signs and symptoms, IBS does not cause permanent damage to your colon. It is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

The main cause of IBS is unknown, but many experts believe it is stress related. Although, after an acute gastrointestinal infection, the risk of developing IBS increases. The overuse of antibiotics, antacids, or laxatives, which all disturb the bacterial microflora of the bowel, may also be a factor. Because there are many causes of diarrhea that give IBS-like symptoms, other intestinal causes should be ruled out. These include parasites, gastrointestinal infections, lactose intolerance, helicobacter pylori, and coeliac disease. There is no real cure for IBS, although when other intestinal problems are ruled out and treated, IBS is no longer an issue.

Symptoms

Symptoms range from mild to severe. IBS symptoms may be worse in those who have anxiety and depression. Although, it is important to understand that these conditions do not cause IBS.

Symptoms may include:

· Abdominal distention

· Swollen or bloated, Gas Abdomen

· Abdominal pain that:

-Comes and goes

-Is reduced or goes away after a bowel movement

-Occurs after meals

· Chronic and frequent constipation, usually accompanied by pain

· Chronic and frequent diarrhea, usually accompanied by pain

· Emotional distress or Depression

· Whitish Mucus in the stool

· The feeling of an incomplete bowel movement

· Loss of appetite

· Women with IBS often have more symptoms during their menstrual periods

Natural Help

The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and support the Digestive Tract. Lifestyle changes can be helpful in some cases of IBS.

· Begin by applying regular exercise and improving sleep habits.

· Do not eat right before going to bed. Wait 1-2 hours after eating before lying down.

· Find a Stress Relief program (Emotional stress does not cause IBS. But people with IBS may have their bowels react more to stress. So, if you already have IBS, stress can make your symptoms worse.)

-Yoga and Meditation may help

-Practice deep breathing exercises. Shallow breathing reduces the oxygen available for proper bowel functions.

· If IBS has been a chronic issue, consider a Colon Cleanse before beginning any support supplements, like the Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes.

sAerobic Bulk Cleanse (ABS) from Aerobic Life Industries, is recommended to clean the colon wall of excess mucus and slow down food reactions.

sUse Aloe Vera in conjunction with any Colon cleanse, as it is healing to the digestive tract. Dink ½ Cup Aloe Vera Juice up to 3 times daily on an empty stomach.

· Dietary changes can be helpful. (However, no specific diet can be recommended for IBS in general, because the condition differs from one person to another.)

sIncreasing dietary fiber can be beneficial, as it will regulate bowel movements (Add foods with fiber to your diet a little at a time to let your body get used to them. Too much fiber at once can cause gas, which can trigger symptoms in a person with IBS.)

sSome foods that may help are kidney beans, lima beans, whole-grain bread and cereal, broccoli (raw), cabbage, carrots (raw), peas, apples, and peaches.)

sUse a supplemental Fiber, on a daily basis. Alternate Psyllium powder, oat bran, and ground flax seeds.

sAvoid foods and drinks that stimulate the intestines. These increases secretion of mucous or prevent the absorption of nutrients.

sSuch as caffeine, Dairy, animal fats, processed foods, chocolate, fatty foods, spicy foods, and sugar free chewing gum.

sBe mindful, when eating *Hot Foods and counter their affects with *Cold Foods.

· Increase water intake: The body needs water to work properly, including the flow of the intestines. Drinking at least half your body weight in ounces is important.

· Probiotics can be beneficial in the treatment of IBS, taking 10 billion to 100 billion beneficial bacteria per day is recommended for beneficial results. However, further research is needed on individual strains of beneficial bacteria for more refined recommendations.

s A number of probiotics have been found to be effective including: Lactobacillus plantaru and Bifidobacteria infantis.

s Vitruvian Natural Health's Ultimate Flora contains 16 important strains of Intestinal flora and 5 Billion viable Organisms per capsule.

s Some yogurt is made using probiotics that may help ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

· Iberogast: The multi-herbal extract Iberogast was found to be significantly superior to placebo via both an abdominal pain scale and an IBS symptom score after four weeks of treatment.

· Add Calcium and Magnesium. Vitruvian Natural health's Vitamin and Mineral Tea will give your body the needed nutrients for support.

· Take a Digestive Enzyme to strengthen the digestive tract and give relief for IBS

s Vitruvian Natural Health's Enzymes initiate all cellular activity, while breaking down toxic substances so that the body can eliminate them without damaging the elimination organs.

Essential Oil Help

Studies have been done on the use of Peppermint oil and is widely used for irritable bowel syndrome. It helps reduce the abdominal pain and bloating of irritable bowel syndrome, by blocking the movement of calcium into muscle cells in the intestines and easing excessive muscle contraction there. Peppermint is considered a carminative herb, which means that it is used to eliminate excess gas in the intestines.

The Essential Oils in Vitruvian Natural Health's per la DIGESTION blend are all supportive in helping combat IBS. Ingredients: Coriander, Dill, Peppermint, Fennel, Ginger Root, and Lemon.

· Rub 2-3 drops on the abdomen, clockwise each night. (Add Carrier oil for sensitive skin.)

· Can also take internally 1 time, each day. Add 2-3 drops to a capsule, and fill with carrier oil.

-Adding 1-3 drops of Essential Oil to drinking water will help with cell to cell communication and help hydrate the body better. Choose oils that support the digestive tract such as Lemon, Fennel, or Peppermint.

-Massage the abdomen with any one of the following oil: per la DIGESTION, Peppermint, or Basil. (If skin is sensitive, mix 2-3 drops in 1-2 teaspoons of carrier oil.) Always massage the abdomen Clockwise, which is the same direction as the digestive system flows.

-For Heartburn associated with IBS, drop 2-3 drops Lemon oil in mouth, swish it back and forth for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then swallow. This will send a message to the digestive system to stop producing stomach acid.

-Add 1-2 drops of Lemon, Peppermint, or per la DIGESTION to 1 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon honey for a Digestion Supportive and relaxing Tea.

-Incorporate a Liver Cleanse each morning to your daily routine. Mix together the following and ingest before eating:

· 1 drop Lemon oil

· 1 drop Peppermint oil

· 1 teaspoon FRESH Lemon juice.

-Oregano can inhibit or destroy bacteria associated with IBS, without destroying good Flora Bacteria.

· Add 2 drops Oregano to Capsule, then fill with carrier oil.

· Take 2x daily, with *Cold Foods for 7-10 days.

*Hot & Cold Foods:

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.

Melanoma Help

2010-04-30T22:02:00.000-07:00

I recently discovered a skin cancer spot on my leg. Is there a natural way to fight this?

Gary, UT

Natural Help for Melanoma or Skin Cancer

Melanoma is considered the most serious type of skin cancer. It begins in skin cells called melanocytes.

Melanocytes are the cells that make melanin, which gives skin its pigment or color. Melanin is responsible for skin or hair color. Melanin also protects the deeper layers of the skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.

When people spend time in the sunlight, the melanocytes make more melanin and cause the skin to tan. This also happens when skin is exposed to other forms of ultraviolet light (such as in a tanning booth). If the skin receives too much ultraviolet light, the melanocytes may begin to grow abnormally and become cancerous. This condition is called melanoma.

Melanoma can be cured if it is diagnosed and treated early. If melanoma is not removed in its early stages, cancer cells may grow downward from the skin surface and invade healthy tissue. If it spreads to other parts of the body it can be difficult to control.

Symptoms:

The primary symptom of any skin cancer is usually a mole, sore, lump, or growth on the skin. Often the first sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, color or feel of a mole. Most melanomas have a black or black-blue area. Melanoma may also appear as a new mole. It may be black, abnormal or ugly. Any change in appearance of a pigmented skin lesion over time is a warning sign. Also, watch for any bleeding from a skin growth.

The "ABCD" test can help you remember what to watch for:

· Asymmetry - One half of the abnormal area is different from the other half.

· Border - The edges of the lesion are ragged, blurred or irregular.

· Color - The color in uneven and may include shades of black, brown and tan.

· Diameter - There is a change in size, usually an increase. It is usually (but not always) larger than 6 mm in diameter -- about the size of a pencil eraser.

The key to treating melanoma is recognizing symptoms early. You might not notice a small spot of concern if you don't look carefully, so perform thorough self-examinations monthly, and schedule a formal skin exam with a dermatologist yearly.

Natural Help:

Avoid the Sun during its toxic times, but enjoy Helio-therapy safely.

· Helio-therapy can be beneficial, providing Vitamin-D and detoxing of the skin, but it can bring cancer to the skins surface, and other skin problems, if used incorrectly.

· Avoid the sun at midday, between the period 11:00 to 1:00, when it can be toxic to the user.

· Wear clothing, that covers the skin, during toxic times, and use an Essential Oil or Herbal sunscreen.

· Fair skinned people should work them selves up to sun use, starting at one minute the first time and adding a minute each day. Everyone else can start at 2 minutes, adding 4 minutes to each day.

· Keep the skin hydrated at all times, from with in, drinking as much as ½ your body's weight in ounces. (If you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces of water each day) Add 1-2 drops Lemon or Peppermint essential oil to help hydrate the body even faster.

Use Foods and herbs to protect the skin.

Burdock Root, taken internally, will help keep the skin from drying out. It protects the lymphatic and oil glands of the body.

Eat Colorful foods - Some of the most colorful plants get their hue from lycopene, a naturally occurring pigment--or type of carotenoid--found in red and pink fruits.

Tomatoes – Cooking them releases the lycopenes in them. tomato juice and paste, soup, sauce, and ketchup--all of which contain the highest concentrations of lycopene your body can use

Lycopene is also in watermelon, guava, and pink grapefruit. Other carotenoids are easy to find: Stick to brightly colored fruits and veggies such as blueberries, strawberries, and red, yellow, and orange peppers.

Eating Squash also helps prevent Sunburns.

Omega-3's- omega-3s soothe inflammation. Plus cells made with monounsaturated fats (such as omega-3s) are better able to defend themselves against free radicals than are cells made with saturated fat.

Eating at least two servings (one portion is the size of a deck of cards) of omega-3-rich fish (herring, mackerel, trout, sardines, or salmon) a week.. Studies suggest that fish oil supplements offer the same benefits

Increase antioxidant Foods- Antioxidants can mop up free radicals and significantly reduce your risk of sunburn, precancerous skin growths, and squamous cell carcinoma. Antioxidants also help prevent and repair oxidative stress, a process that damages cells within the body and has been linked to the development of cancer.

The rooibos plant (Aspalathus linearis) is a South African flowering leguminous shrub used to make a mild-tasting tea that has no caffeine, very little tannin, and significant amounts of polyphenol antioxidants.

Garlic is packed with antioxidant compounds to help fight cancer.

Red Kidney beans contain disease-fighting antioxidants as well.

Broccoli sprouts house a potent skin cancer weapon--sulforaphane. The anticancer compound increases the body's natural production of the enzymes that protect skin from the sun

Vitamins C and E have the ability to both prevent and repair cellular damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. Eating foods rich in these nutrients has actually been shown to help prevent or lessen the extent of a sunburn. These vitamins are much more effective together than either is by itself, but there aren't many foods that are high in both nutrients.

Foods high in vitamin C include red and green bell peppers, guava, kale, parsley, collard greens, turnips, and broccoli.

Vitamin E is found in wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, safflower and sunflower oils, almonds, and avocados.

Begin a Liver Cleanse

Skin Cancer comes from an overloaded Liver. Detoxification of the Liver is important.

http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Liver%20Cleanse

Essential Oil Help

Essential Oil Sunscreen:

4 Drops Geranium

4 drops Lavender

1 tsp. Carrier Oil (Grapeseed, Olive, etc.)

Frankincense is the number one Oil for fighting Cancer

Studies show that Frankincense is a strong immune-stimulant with the ability to repair DNA. The Boswellia acids, with in Frankincense are said to have anti-carcinogenic and anti-tumor activities. Using Frankincense could help “normalize” cancer cells.

Option 1

Have the melanoma spot surgically removed. Afterward, apply Frankincense over the area, each day to assure that all cancer is normalized or gone. Continue to focus on “rebuilding” the body through the proper diet and taking better care of the skin.

Option 2

Apply the following oils daily, directly on the melanoma for a minimum of 30 days. Apply 1-2 drops of the first oil, let it absorb, then 1-2 drops of the second oil and let it absorb, etc.

1. Frankincense

2. Myrrh

3. Lavender

4. Cypress

5. Rosemary

Help for Canker Sores

2010-04-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

Help, I get Canker Sores all of the time, is there a natural way to stop them?

Kacie, MI.

Natural Help for Cancer Sores

Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth and at the base of your gums. They usually pop up alone, but sometimes they show up in small clusters.

Your mouth might tingle or burn before the actual sore appears. Soon, a small red bump rises. Then after a day or so it bursts, leaving an open, shallow white or yellowish wound with a red border. The sores are often painful, making eating and drinking very difficult, and can be up to an inch across, although most of them are much smaller. Occasionally, someone who gets canker sores may also develop a fever and feel sluggish and uncomfortable.

Unlike cold sores, canker sores don't occur on the surface of your lips and aren't contagious. Canker sores are always found inside the mouth, and don not spread by sharing food or kissing someone. Most canker sores go away on their own in a week or two.

Causes:

No one is certain what causes canker sores. They often first appear between the ages of 10 and 20, although they can occur at any time in a person's life.

Hereditary - One thing that doctors have noticed is that although the sores are not contagious, they can run in families. That means if your parents or siblings get canker sores, the genes you share with them make it more likely that you'll develop the sores, too.

Stress - There may be a connection between canker sores and stress. If the sores show up around exam time or some other big event in your life, it may be a sign of how much stress you're under.

Gender - About twice as many women as men get them. Doctors think that may be due to the difference in male and female hormones, especially because women often get them during certain times in their menstrual cycle.

SLS - Some research suggests that using products containing sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a foaming agent found in most toothpastes and mouthwashes, can be associated with canker sores.

Dietary deficiencies - Not getting enough iron or vitamin B12, may also contribute to some cases of canker sores.

Natural Help

Homemade mouthwashes can ease Canker Sore pain.

· Try rinsing your mouth four times a day with a mixture of two ounces of hydrogen peroxide and two ounces of water or a combination of four ounces of water mixed with 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Swish the mixture in your mouth for about a minute and then spit it out — do not swallow it!

· Dabbing a mixture of equal parts water and hydrogen peroxide directly on the sore, followed by a bit of milk of magnesia, may reduce discomfort and speed healing.

Avoid certain foods.

· You'll want to watch what you eat when you have a canker sore. Spicy foods and acidic foods such as lemons or tomatoes can be extremely painful on these open wounds. So can anything sharp, such as nuts or potato chips, which can poke or rub the sore. Be careful when you brush your teeth, too. It's important to keep your mouth clean, but brushing the sore itself with a toothbrush will make it worse.

A Digestive cleanse and Liver Cleanse will go a long way in clearing up chronic canker sores.

Alkalize the body:
~Eat Alkalizing foods.
~Green Smoothies and raw food will be one of your most powerful tools.

Green Smoothie Recipe:
In a Vita-Mix (or your blender) mix meat of one pealed,
pitted, fresh Mango,

4-6 kiwi,
1/2 apple
Whirl with 4-5 cups water for 30-40 seconds
Then add one leaf at a time of 1-2 bunches of Kale (whichever variety you desire)
Add ice and cold water, as the blender whirls, until blender is full.
Sip on this all day!

The concept with green smoothies is to use whatever fresh produce is "calling your name" (choose low glycemic index fruits. Choose strawberries, kiwi, blueberries,apples, pears, cherries, plums, etc.) Thus it will alkalize your body!

Check out a book by Victoria Boutenko called "Green for Life" . You can find it at www.rawfamily.com for green smoothie recipe ideas.

Essential Oil Liver Cleanse:
1 drop Lemon EO
1 drop Peppermint EO
1 tsp. Fresh lemon Juice.
Take first in the morning, everyday.
Follow with water.

Essential Oil Help

For immediate relief and to help get rid of canker sores, take 2-3 drops Tea Tree or Helichrysum and put directly on the sore.

Can also saturate a piece of gauze with a mixture of Oregano and carrier oil (grape seed, olive, etc) and hold it on the canker sore for a few minutes several times a day. Can also, take in capsule 2x a day.

Dill can help calm and heal mouth ulcers and canker sores. Take in capsules or apply to sore, or make a tea using 2 drops Dill, 1 teaspoon sweetener, and 1 cup warm water. Drink 2x daily.

MRSA Help

2010-04-29T14:23:00.000-07:00

I have had an Infection on my leg for two months. Antibiotics do not help and now my doctor is saying it is MRSA and that I need more antibiotics. Is there a more natural way to treat staph?

Melissa, IL.

Natural help for MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria - often called "staph." It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics. Decades ago, a strain of staph emerged in hospitals that was resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. Dubbed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), it was one of the first germs to outwit all but the most powerful drugs. MRSA infection can be fatal.

Staph bacteria are normally found on the skin or in the nose of about one-third of the population. If you have staph on your skin or in your nose but aren't sick, you are said to be "colonized" but not infected with MRSA. Healthy people can be colonized with MRSA and have no ill effects, however, they can pass the germ to others.

Staph bacteria are generally harmless unless they enter the body through a cut or other wound, and even then they often cause only minor skin problems in healthy people. But in older adults and people who are ill or have weakened immune systems, ordinary staph infections can cause serious illness called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. Though most MRSA infections aren't serious, some can be life-threatening. Many public health experts are alarmed by the spread of tough strains of MRSA. Less often, staph can cause serious problems like infected wounds or pneumonia.

Staph can usually be treated with antibiotics. But over the decades, some strains of staph -- like MRSA -- have become resistant to antibiotics that once destroyed it. MRSA was first discovered in 1961. It's now resistant to methicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin, oxacillin, and many other antibiotics. Because it's hard to treat, MRSA is sometimes called a "super bug”.

MRSA is spread by contact. So you could get MRSA by touching another person who has it on the skin. Or you could get it by touching objects that have the bacteria on them. MRSA is carried, or "colonized," by about 1% of the population, although most of them aren't infected.

MRSA infections are common among people who have weak immune systems and are in hospitals, nursing homes, and other heath care centers. Infections can appear around surgical wounds or invasive devices, like catheters or implanted feeding tubes. Rates of infection in hospitals, especially intensive care units, are rising throughout the world. In U.S. hospitals, MRSA causes more than 60% of staph infections.

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of MRSA depend on where you're infected. Most often, it causes mild infections on the skin, causing sores or boils, or resembleing spider bites. These can quickly turn into deep, painful abscesses that require surgical draining. Sometimes the bacteria remain confined to the skin. But they can also burrow deep into the body, causing potentially life- threatening infections in bones, joints, surgical wounds, the bloodstream, urinary tract, heart valves and lungs.

Preventatives

Stop unnecessary use of antibiotics.

· Like other superbugs, MRSA is the result of decades of excessive and unnecessary antibiotic use. For years, antibiotics have been prescribed for colds, flu and other viral infections that don't respond to these drugs, as well as for simple bacterial infections that normally clear on their own.

· Prescription drugs aren't the only source of antibiotics. In the United States, antibiotics can be found in beef cattle, pigs and chickens. The same antibiotics then find their way into municipal water systems when the runoff from feedlots contaminates streams and groundwater. Routine feeding of antibiotics to animals is banned in the European Union and many other industrialized countries. Antibiotics given in the proper doses to animals who are sick don't appear to produce resistant bacteria.

Practice good hygiene.

· In or out of the hospital, careful hand washing remains your best defense against germs. Scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet. Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer containing at least 62 percent alcohol for times when you don't have access to soap and water.

· Showering immediately after participating in exercise, especially after using exercise equipment.

Avoid sharing personal items.

· Do not share towels, razors, sheets, clothing, or athletic equipment that come into contact with your bare skin; and using a barrier (e.g., clothing or a towel) between your skin and shared equipment such as weight-training benches. MRSA spreads on contaminated objects as well as through direct contact.

Keep wounds covered.

· Keep cuts and abrasions clean and covered with sterile, dry bandages until they heal. The pus from infected sores often contains MRSA, and keeping wounds covered will help keep the bacteria from spreading.

Sanitize linens.

· If you have a cut or sore, wash towels and bed linens in hot water with added bleach and dry them in a hot dryer. Wash gym and athletic clothes after each wearing.

Get tested

· If you have a skin infection that requires treatment, ask your doctor if you should be tested for MRSA. Many doctors prescribe drugs that aren't effective against antibiotic-resistant staph, which delays treatment and creates more resistant germs.

Defense

If the immune system is weakened , MRSA can take a foothold in the body and cause serious health issues, hence outbreaks in hospitals are common. The ingredients in Defense not only stimulates the immune system, but strengthens it as well.

· Defense has been proven to combat the Avian Flu Virus. See Data: www.theresanoilforthat.com/avianfludata

· Before and after blood analysis shows a growth in White blood cells, T-cells, Macrophages, and Neutrophil, up to 4000% with in 20 hours after taking.

· Defense has High Antioxidants that protect and Restore Immune system function.

· Defense has Antimicrobials that repair immune system cells.

· Defense Naturally stimulates within the bone marrow to produce immune cells, and increase interferon production.

· Defense has an all natural whole food that helps restore body to optimal health.

· Read more on Defense and each ingredient here www.theresanoilforthat.com/defense

Olive leaf Extract

· Olive leaf Extract is a natural anti-biotic that has been used in hospitals in Hungary to overcome MRSA with good success rates. Olive leaf extract has been used as a natural antibiotic for thousands of years; when the active components were isolated in 1969, an upsurge of research has resulted in dramatic discoveries. Research at the Upjohn Company, published by the American Society for Microbiology, found that the active components in Olive Leaf - elenol acid and calcium elenolate, inhibited the growth of every virus, bacteria, fungi and protozoa they were tested against.

Take a Probiotic

Choose a Probiotic that has both L's and B strains and will support the Intestinal Flora. Vitruvian Natural Health offers and excellent Probiotic.

Essential Oil Help

Oregano is the oil of choice for acute MRSA.

· Add 3 drops Oregano oil to a capsule and fill with carrier oil.

· Take 2x daily, morning and night.

· Can also use directly on infection, by mixing 1-2 drops Oregano in 1-2 Tbl. Olive oil.

· Remember to use Oregano 7-10 days on and then take a few days off, as the high Carvacol content in oregano can cause liver toxicity build up.

· We suggest to take a liver cleanse while using Oregano.

§ 1 drop Lemon

§ 1 drop Peppermint

§ 1 tsp. Fresh Lemon juice.

§ Mix together and take upon rising each morning.

Acute MRSA Recipe #2:

Fill Capsules with the following Essential Oils:

· 3 drops Oregano

· 3 drops Thyme

· 3 drops Rosemary

Take with each meal for 3-5 days or until infection clears.

Can also use the mixture directly on infection. Add 3 Tbl. Olive oil to essential Oil mixture before applying.

For minor MRSA in adults and for use with children.

· Mix together 25 drops Lavender

· 20 drops Tea Tree

· 20 drops Rosemary

· 10 drops Sandalwood

· Apply to affected area (if to hot add carrier oil).

· Put in shampoo or lotion (without fragrance)

· Add 10 drops of the mixture in ½ cup Epsom salts in warm water to wash with.

· Diffuse.

The blend per la Immunity can be very affective:

· Lick trick with Immunity blend 3 times a day.

· Add 1-2 drops to Applesauce or poke in Apples.

· Brush teeth with it. (Careful to keep off outside of mouth, as it is a hot blend)

To help reduce MRSA bacteria, while in the hospital or at home:

· Add 10 drops Lemon oil to 16oz water in a Spray bottle and mist the air and surfaces.

· Use Bacteria buster recipe:
10 drops Lemon
8 drops Eucalyptus
5 drops Rosemary
3 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.

For more House Cleaning recipes, go to http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/House%20Cleaning

Lactose Intolerance

2010-03-25T19:32:00.000-07:00

My daughter has Lactose Intolerance, is there anything that might help?

Michelle, FL

Natural Help for Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is the primary sweetener in Milk. When the body has an intolerance to lactose, that means that there is a deficiency of the lactase enzyme in the digestive system. Without this enzyme, the body lacks the ability to digest considerable quantities of lactose.

A simple test for lactose intolerance is to drink at least two 8-ounce glasses of milk on an empty stomach and note any gastrointestinal symptoms that develop in the next four hours. The test should then be repeated using several ounces of cheese (which does not contain much lactose). If symptoms result from milk but not cheese, then the person probably has lactose intolerance. If symptoms occur with both milk and cheese, the person may be allergic to dairy products (very rarely can lactose intolerance be so severe that even eating cheese will cause symptoms)

Symptoms Include the following, after ingesting dairy products with Lactose in it;

Nausea
Cramping
Swelling
Bloating
Acidosis
Vomiting
Sore Throat
Nasal Congestion
Diarrhea
Flatulence

Natural Help:

Limit the amounts of daily Dairy intake.

Replace Milk with Rice milk or Almond milk.
Yogurt should cause fewer problems than milk generally does, as it contains far less lactose per volume. Studies have also shown that eating yogurt every day can actually decrease the symptoms of lactose intolerance over all. Choose nonfat yogurt over whole, as fat causes slower digestion, which means the yogurt will take longer to reach the place in the small intestine where it is metabolized.
Replace Ice cream with Sorbets. Frozen yogurt is harder to digest than regular, as it has often been repasturized before freezing.
With the decrease of dairy, be sure to increase your intake of calcium with green, leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli.

Replace the body with the Lactase Enzyme, daily.

The most common mistake people make is not to take enough lactase to offset the amount of lactose. Different populations tolerate different quantities of lactose, so the only way to find a balance within your own system is through trial and error.
A combination of Digestive Enzymes work the best, like Protese, Amylase, Lipase, Lactase, etc.
Vitruvian Natural Health offers a Digestive Supplement with all the Enzymes needed for proper digestion. http://www.vitruviannaturalhealth.com/enzymes

Provide the digestive system with the proper Intestinal Flora.

A good Probiotic with a combination of Resistance Strains of L’s and B’s should also be taken daily to balance out the digestive system.
Keep in mind that acidophilus organisms work in the large intestine, and lactose metabolism takes place in the small intestine. Both the enzyme and probiotics work together to aid digestion.
Vitruvian Natural Health offers a great Probiotic with both strains of L's and B's. http://www.vitruviannaturalhealth.com/probiotics

-Purchase Supplements at There's an Oil for that! http://www.theresanoilforthat.com/supplements

Essential Oil Help:

-For everyday relief, add 1-2 drops lemon oil or 1-2 drops Peppermint oil to 8-12oz of drinking water throughout the day.

-For immediate relief of Lactose symptoms take 2-3 drops Lemon Oil, on the tongue and swish it in the mouth for 1 minute, then swallow.

The Lemon will help neutralize the stomach acids and relieve pain.

-Can also rub 3-4 (or more if needed) of Peppermint or Marjoram, or Dill, or 3-4 of all three oils, mixed on to the abdomen and soles of feet.

-Can make an herbal tea by mixing 1 drop Peppermint and 1 drop Marjoram or Dill in a teaspoon of honey, added to ½ to 1 cup of warm water.

-Fennel is primarily beneficial for the digestive system. It helps relieve abdominal cramping. Take 2-3 drops in a capsule, then fill with carrier oil, or add 2-3 drops to 1 tsp. honey, added to ½ to 1 cup warm water for a nice herbal tea.

Fennel relieves flatulence, assists with constipation and stagnation, and Neutralizes toxicity of the body.

-Take 2-3 drops Coriander for muscle spasms, diarrhea, and abdominal bloating.

-Use per la Digestion blend for an easy way to apply all the Essential Oils that are helpful to the digestion. per la Digestion is a blend of

Coriander, Dill, Peppermint, Fennel, Ginger Root, and Lemon.

Rub 3-4 drops per la Digestion over the abdomen or soles of feet. Can also ingest 1-2 drops, as needed. Mix in a carrier oil, if skin is sensitive.