Thyroid Disease The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland in the front of the neck. It is one of several glands in the endocrine system. The function of the thyroid is to produce hormones which are used by every cell of the body. These hormones are produced when a protein (called thyroglobulin protein) binds to…
Help with Insomnia Insomnia is a difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both. It is considered a symptom, not a disease, of any of several sleep disorders, characterized by persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep despite the opportunity. It is typically followed by physical problems while awake. There are several different types of insomnia, but…
Natural Help for ArthritisArthritis literally means joint inflammation. Arthritis is not a single disease. Arthritis refers to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and other conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Any part of your body can become inflamed or painful from arthritis. The two most common types…
My son has psoriasis and has several patches on his scalp and legs. Is there an essential oil for this?Janet, RI. Natural Help for Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious auto-immune disease which affects the skin and joints. It is more frequently found on the skin of the elbows, knees, and scalp, but can affect…
Natural help for Hashimoto’s EncephalopathyWhat is Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy?Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy is a very rare autoimmune disease where antibodies attack the thyroid gland, as in Hoshimoto’s Thyroiditis, and also where antibodies attack neurons in the brain. With symptoms that can mimic many different neurological disorders, it is easily miss-diagnosed.Symptoms: Confusion and Disorientation Concentration and Attention Span Problems…
Natural help for the Cold and Flu!Each year, people go the hospital for relief of cold or flu, and 89,000+ people will pass away from something they contracted at the hospital or Doctors office. During an Influenza Pandemic year, even more people will die. Do you catch a cold or flu? The answer is No….you…
I have type 2 diabetes. I know I have to loose weight, but is there someting more I can do, using essential oils?Larry, AZ Natural Help for DiabetesDiabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone, made in the pancreas, that is needed to convert…
Natural help for EndometriosisEndometriosis is a condition where tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus (Endometrial cells, which should only be located inside the uterus) is found elsewhere in the body. Endometrial cells are the same cells that are shed each month during menstruation. The cells of endometriosis attach themselves to tissue outside the…
Natural Help for Acne One of the most common misconceptions about acne is that it’s caused by dirt. It’s not! Acne is caused by a combination of factors you can’t control, like your hormone balance and the natural pace of your skin’s renewal system. When oil gets collected and hardens in the pores of the…
Natural Help for Sinus Infections Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. Acute sinus infection is usually defined as being of less than 30 days duration and Chronic sinus infection as being greater than 3 months duration. Sinus infections usually follow a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract,…