While that might make me sound like a very simple soul, it's true. There is something about lying in the water, especially when you add a few drops of lavender oil, that causes you think that hope is still alive.
It seems that my belief in the healing power of baths are not a figment of my imagination. A study reported in Complementary Therapies in Medicine, found that people who take daily baths with lavender oil may experience improved mood, reduced aggression, and a more positive outlook.
To read more about the study click here.
Studies on lavender have found that this essential oil may be beneficial in a variety of conditions, including insomnia, alopecia (hair loss), anxiety, stress, postoperative pain, and as an antibacterial and antiviral agent, according to an article on the University of Maryland's Medical Center site.
Showing posts with label Essential Oils. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Essential Oils. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Essential Oils To Fight Sinus Infections
When you have sinus problems the essential oil that is most effective is eucalyptus. You can place a few drops on a cotton ball and inhale. You can add a few drops to a bowl of boiling water and place a towel over your head to create a tent and inhale the fumes. You can add a few drops to a humidifier and let it run overnight. My son loves that particular home remedy as his room is nice and warm and all night he can feel the effect of the eucaylytus.
Another oil, palmarosa, is an anti-infection oil used to treat sinus infections. You can rub a few drops on your neck check, down your spine and on the tops of your feet. Some sources recommend doing this five times a day to prevent the infection from taking hold.
And, as always, I recommend garlic.... in your chicken soup, in any dish you cook and even capsules. Remember that when using garlic in preparing your meal you need to let the garlic sit out about 10 minutes prior to adding it to your soup, pasta, meat or whatever dish you are cooking, to give the medicinal process time to take hold.
When you have sinus problems the essential oil that is most effective is eucalyptus. You can place a few drops on a cotton ball and inhale. You can add a few drops to a bowl of boiling water and place a towel over your head to create a tent and inhale the fumes. You can add a few drops to a humidifier and let it run overnight. My son loves that particular home remedy as his room is nice and warm and all night he can feel the effect of the eucaylytus.
Another oil, palmarosa, is an anti-infection oil used to treat sinus infections. You can rub a few drops on your neck check, down your spine and on the tops of your feet. Some sources recommend doing this five times a day to prevent the infection from taking hold.
And, as always, I recommend garlic.... in your chicken soup, in any dish you cook and even capsules. Remember that when using garlic in preparing your meal you need to let the garlic sit out about 10 minutes prior to adding it to your soup, pasta, meat or whatever dish you are cooking, to give the medicinal process time to take hold.
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