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, Personal Development, Self Development on Apr 16th, 2013
Spearmint and other mint varieties have been used in traditional medicine, and for culinary purposes since ancient times. The oil is universally used as a flavouring for a wide range of foods, drinks, pharmaceuticals and dental toiletries. But did you know there are other health benefits from Spearmint Essential Oil? Here are 5 great uses!
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, Personal Development, Self Development on Mar 19th, 2013
Ylang Ylang fights depression and relaxes the body and soul, thereby removing anxiety, sadness etc. It also has an uplifting effect on mood and induces feelings of joy and hope. It may be an effective treatment for those undergoing nervous breakdown and acute depression after a shock or accident.
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, Personal Development, Self Development on Feb 20th, 2013
Sandalwood is known to be one of the oldest materials used for aromatic and perfumery uses; it has been used for at least 4,000 years. The ancient Egyptians used sandalwood to embalm bodies. Indian temples are built with sandalwood in order to keep white ants at bay. Sandalwood is also used in Indian meditation ceremonies. In Ayurvedic medicine, sandalwood was used for respiratory and urinary infections and for the revitalization of skin; in Chinese Medicine, sandalwood was used for skin complaints, stomach ache and vomiting. The Japanese used sandalwood to honor Buddha. I thought it would be helpful to share 5 powerful ways that Sandalwood can be used.
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 wellness, Personal Development, Self Development on Jan 22nd, 2013
Ginger is an oil that was used by many ancient civilizations for both culinary and medicinal purposes; the ancient Greeks were known to use ginger extensively in their pharmacopoeia. The Chinese used ginger for tooth ache, malaria, rheumatism, diarrhea and excess mucus. Traditionally, ginger has been used for its aphrodisiac properties. Ginger was also one of the first spices to be traded from Asia to Europe in the Middle Ages and has since been used in the Western world principally as a digestive aid. So I thought it might be helpful to share 3 of the major benefits of ginger essential oil although as described below, there are a myriad of other benefits.
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.
