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Category Archives: General Health Concerns
Magic Potions We All Need This Time of Year
By Dr.Barbara Becker Holstein As winter descends we begin to feel the chill of shorter days and less sunlight. For many of us, less hours of light combined with colder temperatures results in us feel less light emotionally. For some … Continue reading
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Got a Cough? Try a Natural Treatment
By Dr. Weil – http://www.drweil.com/ If dry, bronchial coughs, chest congestion and ear infections are bothering you this winter, consider taking mullein. The flowers and leaves of the mullein plant are safe and effective in addressing many seasonal respiratory problems. … Continue reading
Banish Stress Headaches
Adapted from The Yoga Facelift by Marie-Veronique Nadeau (Conari Press, 2007). http://www.care2.com/ Ahhh, the tension headache. We instinctively bring our fingertips to our temples in an effort to ease away the pain. And it works, if only for a minute. … Continue reading
Preventing Colds and Flu
Daily doses of vitamin C, garlic, echinacea and astragalus can help boost your immunity. Probably the single best measure you can take to avoid getting the flu or a cold during the cold season is to wash your hands often … Continue reading
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Honey helps kids’ coughs
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) — A teaspoon of honey before bed seems to calm children’s coughs and help them sleep better, according to a new study that relied on parents’ reports of their children’s symptoms. The folk remedy did better than … Continue reading
Bursitis Away Oil Blend
by: Steve at http://www.healthandcertainty.com Ingredients: * 1-2 Drops Oregano e/o * 1-2Drops Wintergreen e/o * 10 Drops Olive Oil Directions This is what I use to handle the bursitis I get infrequently in my shoulder. Have the Olive Oil or … Continue reading
Cures From the Kitchen
If we could reduce the incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis, we’d slash medical expenses in this country by tens — maybe hundreds — of billions of dollars. What’s especially compelling about these three illnesses is that the … Continue reading
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Children’s Sore Throat Blend
Also a great blend to diffuse in a child’s room when they are fighting a cold or the flu due to the antibacterial action of these oils. * 1ml Lemon (Citrus limonum) * 2ml Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) * 1ml Eucalyptus … Continue reading
Essential Oils for Body Aches
Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Sweet Marjoram Help to soothe aches and pains. Mix 10 drops of essential oil in 2 Tablespoons of carrier oil or lotion and massage areas of discomfort. Daily Aromatherapy Tip brought to you by http://www.AromaThyme.com
Essential Oil Blend for Children’s Migraines
* Roman Chamomile 5 drops * Grapefruit 10 drops * Peppermint 5 drops * Rosemary 3 drops Children under seven: Diluted in 4 ounces vegetable oil Children over seven: Diluted in 2 ounces of vegetable oil from “The Complete Book … Continue reading