My blood results show that I have high Trigycerides, is there a natural way to lower them?Brian, Montana Lowering TriglyceridesTriglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. They are a major source of energy and the most common type of fat in your body. When you eat, your body uses the calories it…
Liver Cleanse
I was wondering if there is a Liver Cleanse made from Essential Oils??Jody, Montana Supporting your liver may just be the missing key to your optimum health! This diverse organ has well over three hundred different functions! It is the first line of defense against any poisons – its role is to change harmful toxins…
-Bronchitis & Essential Oils
What Essential Oils will help with Bronchitis?Bret, UtahBronchitisBronchitis is an inflammation of the trachea and bronchial tubes, typically resulting from a viral infection, such as a cold or flu. If you get bronchitis once, you tend to get it again. When essential oils are used at the earliest signs of bronchitis, they can help slow…
-House Cleaning with Essential Oils
Can you use Essential Oils in housecleaning and how?Cheryl, Arizona Kitchen:~Essential oils are about cleansing the air NOT masking bad smells. ~Use 1 drop on cloth or 7 drops in H2O of any of these oils as a kitchen air spray: Rosemary / Lemon / Eucalyptus / Lavender / Lemongrass / Geranium ~Cleaning Highchair: 8…
Hypertension
My husband has High Blood pressure, and has been diagnosed with hypertension. Is there an essential oil that will help?Kathy, Oregon Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure, HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart…
Bathes and Essential Oils
Can I use essential oils in the bath, and how do I do it?Alyssa, ID. Water is very healing and detoxifying, and bathing is an excellent way to use essential oils, as it combines the benefits of inhalation with the powers of absorption through the skin. Essential Oil combinations are also very popular, being used…
Healing Sunburns with Essential Oils and More!!
SUNBURNS-Sunburns should of course be avoided where possible — Prevention is your best bet. Do outdoor activities before 10:00 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m., when the ultraviolet rays are less intense. And remember to wear a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or higher. Reapply sunscreen every time you towel off and…
Hot Stomach – Thermal Food
Why does “Hot Stomach” happen?An imbalance may contribute to either excessive or deficient conditions and cause stress to the organs. Since we consume food daily, it offers powerful natural medicinal properties. Foods are considered to have directions and thermal properties. TCM five element food therapy promotes counterbalancing foods to help restore natural harmony. How can…
Headaches & Essential Oils
Will essential oils help my headaches?Mike, Pennsylvania HeadachesAlmost everyone gets headaches, and they can start young. In fact one study found that among people ages 12 to 29 years old, 91% of men and 95% of women had experienced one or more headaches. Headache pain drives 50 million people to doctors each year and is…
Applying Essential Oils
What are some of the ways to apply Essential Oils?Ella, Alberta, CD Methods of ApplicationDirect Application Direct application onto the skin is one of the easiest ways to use essential oils. It is also a highly effective method since essential oils can easily pass through the lipid membranes of cell walls. They are able to…