Your Alternative to Mainstream Medicine
Posted in alternative health, Health and Beauty, health and wellness, Lifestyle on May 14th, 2013
My journey began with an illness and rather than take prescription medication for the rest of my life, I decided that I would use the power of my brain to control the problem. It has been almost 30 years since then and I must say the illness has disappeared!
Posted in alternative health, Health and Beauty, health and wellness, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self Development on Apr 30th, 2013
Lemongrass is a very versatile plant. For example, its tea is widely employed in traditional medicine in several countries. This herb and essential oil is very popular in Mauritius, Malay Peninsula, Nigeria, Angola, India, Indonesia and in China. Like other volatile oils, externally it is stimulant and it may be used as an analgesic to relieve pain in myalgia and rheumatism (Hale-White W. MD 1901. Text book of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.) Here are 11 amazing uses for this essential oil.
Posted in alternative health, health and wellness, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self Development on Apr 2nd, 2013
Most medical schools don’t teach disease prevention, proper diet or exercise as a part of health. Objective measures are emphasized – white blood cell counts, blood pressure readings, etc., instead of how the patient feels. Pain is treated as a powerful enemy, its symptoms assaulted with prescription drugs that mask it or drive it underground- a practice that usually means it will resurface later with increased intensity.
Posted in alternative health, health and wellness, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self Development on Mar 5th, 2013
Pine essential oil is the oil obtained from the tree commonly known as pine which is believed to have originated from Austria and Russia and then spread to different parts of the world. If you are yet to know which tree we are talking about, you must have seen it being used as a Christmas tree. The health benefits of pine essential oil are attributed to its antibacterial, analgesic, diuretic, energizing, antiseptic, and aromatic properties. Below are 7 common uses for Scotch Pine essential oil.
Posted in alternative health, health and wellness, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self Development on Feb 5th, 2013
Blend some of the Roman Chamomile in Fractionated Coconut Oil. It is mild enough to use topically for children for tummy ache, teething, fever and earache. Please note that: essential oils should never be put directly in the ear canal. You will get just as much benefit from placing a drop on your finger and running it down behind the ear and/or down the jaw line.
I have had great success using a blend of Roman Chamomile essential oil in a carrier oil for several clients who are suffering from depression, as well as gout. They have found that the swelling goes down and that the pain is reduced.
Posted in alternative health, Health and Beauty, health and wellness, Lifestyle on Jan 8th, 2013
In addition to defending against molds and fungi (as well as viruses and bacteria), essential oils also work to support various bodily systems such as the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive system.
Posted in alternative health, Bath and Beauty, Health and Beauty, health and wellness, Lifestyle on Dec 4th, 2012
Are you having difficulty finding that perfect holiday gift? With the season of giving fast approaching, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Yule, it is a time where we strive to show those who are special to us, how much we care. So, here are 8 great all natural holiday gift ideas!
Posted in alternative health, Bath and Beauty, Health and Beauty, health and wellness, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self Development on Nov 20th, 2012
Clary Sage oil is an essential oil which is taken from a plant of the same name, this plant is a native of the southern part of Europe and has been used medicinally for thousands of years. People may think this is the same Sage that we grow in our gardens here in Canada but it is distinctly different. I thought it might be helpful to share these 9 uses for Clary Sage Essential Oil.
Posted in alternative health, Health and Beauty, health and wellness, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self Development on Nov 6th, 2012
Those of us who remember the 1960′s, often associate the fragrance of Patchouli Essential Oil with hippies. It is rich, earthy and grounding. In perfumery and fragrance applications, patchouli is a base note that acts as a fixative and grounds a blend. This plant only reaches a few feet in height, and grows primarily in Malaysia and other southeast Asian countries. This bushy plant has big, soft leaves and comes from the lamiaceae plant family; the same as lavender, basil, peppermint and rosemary. While patchouli oil has a long history in places such as China and Japan, it was not until the mid 1800s that patchouli leaves first came to the Western world. People often wonder what to use Patchouli for. Here are 7 great uses for this essential oil.
Posted in alternative health, health and wellness, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self Development on Oct 10th, 2012
Not only is this the name I gave my youngest daughter, it is the most useful essential oil/herb you can have in your home. Melissa has an extremely ancient history of therapeutic use. The first Carmelite nuns and ancient physicians used this oil because of its innumerable health benefits. Undeniably, the most important contribution of herbal medicines in the field of health is the holistic approach of healing both the body and the mind. Melissa essential oil (or as some know it – Lemon Balm) is one such useful essential oil as its properties help strengthen the nervous system and calms both the body and the spirit. Below are 5 amazing uses for it.
