Essential oils have long been used in aromatherapy to treat a variety of ailments. From anxiety to chickenpox, these oils can have benefits when inhaled as well as when applied topically to the skin.

Essential oils are the pure essence of the plant and are usually extracted using the steam distillation or other type of process. they can be very potent and therefore must be deluded properly before being applied to the skin. It is important to note that some essential oils can cause allergic reactions and not all essential oils are suitable for aromatherapy. Therefore, if you take care when using any type of essential oils.

Here are some popular essential oils and ailments they claim to treat:

Lavender

This is a thin essential oil that is clear or very light yellow and has a medium aroma. The aroma is floral and sweet but with a slightly fruity twist. Lavender essential oil is said to help with acne, anxiety, asthma, chickenpox, depression, migraine, oily skin, rheumatism, vertigo, flatulence, headache and is also said to be a good natural insect repellant.

Peppermint

Using steam distilled extraction, peppermint comes from the Mentha piperita plant and produces a thin clear or light yellow oil. It has a very strong aroma which smells minty like the peppermint candies you are used to. it is said to help treat asthma, headaches, nausea, sinusitis and exhaustion. It can be very irritating to mucous membranes and should not be taken internally. It should be avoided by anyone with cardiac fibrulation, a fever or epilepsy.

Tea Tree

Tea tree oil comes from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant. It is extracted using the steam distillation process which produces a thin clear or light yellow oil. It has a medium strong earthy aroma. Tea tree oil is often used to treat skin problems such as athletes foot, scars, acne, warns, and insect bites, oily skin, itchiness, cold sores and even chickenpox. It is relatively free of side effects but some may be a little sensitive to it.

Chamomile

Chamomile essential oil is a thin gray or pale blue oil with the medium sweet and fruity that can have our herbaceous tint. is said to help treat a PMS, rheumatism, stress, headache,, flatulence, colic, arthritis, allergies, bites, wounds and sprains. Although relatively safe, and may cause dermatitis in some.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus essential oil comes from the Eucalyptus globules plant and is extracted using steam distillation to produce a thin clear oil that has a very strong aroma. Eucalyptus smells fresh and spicy, witty and earthy with a medicinal tint. This oil is said to help bronchitiss, arthritis, sinusitis, flu, cold sores, it is also said to help with poor circulation. Eucalyptus can be extremely toxic if taken orally and should only be used under the supervision of a qualified aroma therapist.

Many people swear by essential oils and other people think it is pure bunk. The only way to know if they work us to try them, it’s relatively inexpensive and can be well worth the time and effort if these natural alternatives can help with what ails you.

Originally posted 2010-01-04 06:49:52. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Originally posted 2010-01-01 05:34:21. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Essential oils are perfect for cleaning places like your bathroom or your kitchen. One of the other benefits of using essential oils as cleaners and disinfectants are that you benefit from inhaling essential oils as a well. They are also not as harmful as many of the caustic chemicals that are found in home cleaners.

Instead of purchasing expensive Glade Plug-ins or other types of air fresheners or air scents for your home, boiling water and then adding your favorite essential oil, will allow you to fill your home with your favorite scent. It is also much cheaper and more environmentally safe. Creating your own air fresheners with your favorite scents allows you to change the smells in your house according to your mood and liking, without spending a ton of money.

Some essential oils are also effective for treating minor cuts, skin irritations, and even for sore muscles. Adding a few drops of essential oil of to your bath or diluting it with a carrier oil and then adding it to your skin, will help you remedy some of these minor conditions. Tea tree oil is now found in many over-the-counter treatments for skin irritations and cuts. Adding tea tree oil to a skin rash, small scrapes and even pimples, can help those areas heal.

Some essential oils work well to heal minor illnesses. Individuals who have problems with stuffy nose or congestion, may want to inhale peppermint oil may help to clear the nose and the sinuses. Essential oils are also very good for helping individuals relax, treating mild cases of depression and even for healing chronic headaches.

These are just a few common household uses for essential oils. Using essential oils in the above manners can help promote healing, relaxation while also providing a much safer way to cleanse and disinfect one’s bathroom, kitchen and other rooms in the house, without harsh or poisonous chemicals. Using essential oils is also less expensive and safer and then over-the-counter cleaners. The large amount of chemicals that are used to make these cleansers are believed to have long term health risks, including cancer.

Originally posted 2009-12-29 06:58:03. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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A boil is an inflamed area, usually based in a hair follicle, and can be caused by a physical condition such as acne, or severe dermatitis and can also result from low immunity, irritations, an illness, stress, food allergy, poor diet, shaving, plucking hairs or poor hygiene. A boil usually starts as a tender area, becoming hard and swelling, and eventually softening and forming a head. The head is filled with bacteria and the white blood cells fighting the infection (pus). Staphylococcus is the bacteria that is usually found in the pus of a boil.

The bacteria involved are those usually present on healthy skin, so the boil is an indication of low resistance to infection. It is advised not to lance the boil, because bacteria can spread to nearby skin and create new boils. Apply hot packs for up to 20 minutes at a time, throughout the day, as the heat draws more white blood cells, thereby helping to fight the infection. Do not cover with a bandaid. Wash with tea tree oil soap and apply antiseptic cream containing tea tree oil. A drop or two of tea tree oil may also be applied directly to the boil. Dab it on with a piece of clean cotton, do not rub or otherwise irritate the boil.

Procedure to be followed periodically throughout the day:

Dab some tea tree oil onto the boil with a piece of cotton to help bring it to a head, then cover with a piece of gauze. Cover the gauze with a damp washcloth, followed by a dry towel and then apply a heating pad. Leave on a low temperature for about 15 minutes. Change your dressing and reapply the tea tree oil. The oil helps bring the boil to a head while the warm compress helps pull the infection out of the skin; the tea tree oil then acts as an antiseptic and antibiotic on the bacteria in the pus. Be sure to throw away the gauze each time, and wash your hands with tea tree oil soap each time you handle the gauze or touch the boil.

Sometimes a boil’s bacteria can spread to a lymph node that is nearby. If there is a boil on the neck, check the lymph glands for swelling and tenderness. You should visit a doctor if this occurs, also if there is fever or lethargy. It’s important to learn to listen to your body and recognize when tea tree oil acne and boils treatment will be enough, and when you need the help of a doctor.

Mike Matthews : for more info visit http://www.teatreeoilacne.info.

Originally posted 2009-11-03 07:47:54. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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The eggs, called nits, are even smaller – almost like a dandruff flake. Lice and nits are easiest to detect at the neckline and behind the ears. Head lice are extremely contagious. Close contact or sharing personal belongings, such as hats or hairbrushes, puts people at risk. Children ages 3-11 and their families get head lice most often. Personal hygiene has nothing to do with getting head lice.

Here is the list of some home remedies which can help you from releiving from head louse:

Half cup white vinegar diluted with one cup water. Wash the hair as usual with shampoo. then thoroughly rinse with water, then rinse hair with vinegar(anti lice) solution. Have a spray bottle handy and pour some in the bottle, spray your hair daily to prevent the lice from coming back.

Kerosene is the old standby. Other than that, shaving of heads can be done.

Shampoo and then condition the hairs with a good brand name. Comb out the little buggers and kill them. This will have to be done over a couple of weeks to get rid of them. Wash hair regularly – daily is ideal at worst every second day.

Stay away from commercial chemical treatments! I have known they are bad for years, but just this past week met a parent whose daughter is suffering from permanent nerve damage as a result of using one of the commercial chemical formulas and finding out too late that it contains a potent pesticide – with guess which side effect!

The white vinegar, supposedly, helps loosen the glue that the lice use to affix the nit to the hair strand.

The essential oils (the combination is best, but if you can only go with one oil use Tea Tree) irritate the lice and repel many of the survivors.

You put mayonaise in your hair then put seram wrap over it then let it sit for 15 minutes. That should work! The doctor

told us that!!

Take a fine tooth comb – (found at drug stores) bend over the cloth and comb through the hair with the kerosene to remove the had lice and the nits which are the eggs of the lice.

Originally posted 2010-01-18 06:50:24. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Lavender – This oil calms, soothes the skin, balances oil production, helps to heal blemishes, stimulates circulation to skin, reduces inflammation of acne and soothes nervous system.

Tea Tree – Has antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and antiviral properties. Heals blemishes without any side effects such as dryness, itching, stinging, burning or redness. Restores energy depleted by everyday stress, reduce or alleviate mental fatigue and exhaustion. Irritating to highly sensitive skin.

Everyday uses of these two essential oils –

- Add few drops of lavender essential oil in your hot bath to calm and soothe the skin.

- A drop or two of lavender oil massaged on pressure points below ears relieves tension.

- Apply few drops of lavender oil diluted with any base oil to damp skin for best absorption.

- Dab a drop of tea tree oil, 2 or 3 times a day at the first sign of a blemish or cold sores.

- Few drops of lavender essential oil mixed with a tbsp of honey makes a lovely facial mask.

- Dilute few drops of lavender oil with olive oil and massage into damp clean skin.

- Few drops of tea tree oil in a cup of water makes a good antibacterial mouth rinse.

- A drop of tea tree oil around the gum line may help prevent or reverse gum problem.

- Baby shampoo mixed with few drops of tea tree and lavender oil makes a nice wipe solution

- Few drops of tea tree and lavender essential oils with olive oil can be apply to the diaper area.

- To massage the baby, mix few drops of lavender oil in a base of sweet almond or olive oil.

- For healthy fingernails and toenails, massage a drop of tea tree oil on the nail bed and drop under the nail too.

- Lavender oil will stop the itching and soothe insect & mosquitoes bits, stings.

- Apply few drops of diluted tea tree oil to small scratches, scraps and minor skin irritations.

Originally posted 2009-12-20 06:52:14. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Lice seem like such small critters that you may thing they are easy to get rid of, but think again. Sometimes, we may try all kinds of shampoos or even try with our hands to rid ourselves of them, but it just won’t work. No matter how hard we try, sometimes they just won’t budge. And besides that, they seem to breed incessantly so that there are more of them every day.

Why not explore some of these tried and tested approaches to getting rid of lice.

A brisk shampoo with a 1% permethrin or Lindane lice shampoo will thoroughly and efficient remove the nits from your scalp. Remember, though, that this can be pretty potent stuff and not recommended for children below two years old or pregnant women.

Combing or nitpicking is also effective against lice, with or without any shampoo. Use a white comb to make it easier to spot the lice. Run the comb slowly and repeatedly through your hair at least three times a day. Inspect the comb afterwards to remove adult lice and nymphs.

If you want to try one of the many natural beauty skin care products that are said to be effective against lice, heed the results of a recent study on the potency and effectiveness of anti-lice shampoos which found that the top three products against lice are (1) Head Lice Cure, (2) Lice Doctor, and (3) Head Lice Remedy.

Some hair care specialists promote shampoos that contain Neem seed extracts as potent against lice as well as shampoos that contain pure essential oils, such as tea tree and peppermint oil. A recent alternative to head lice is Nuvo lotion, which contains Cetaphil.

Originally posted 2010-01-18 06:50:28. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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In 1990, one of Australia’s leading dermatologists carried out an acne study at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney comparing 5% benzoyl peroxide and 5% tea tree essential oil. Both agents performed equally as well in reducing the acne, with tea tree oil having a slightly slower effect. However, comparing the two agents, tea tree oil had significantly less side effects, suggesting more frequent application and higher concentration is possible.

People with acne tend to excrete more sebaceous lipids onto the surface of the skin than unaffected people. In combination with normally shed dead skin cells, this may lead to clogging of the pores. Bacterial (propionibacterium acnes) infection is another component of acne. A clogged hair follicle becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. This can result in redness and puss-filled bumps (the dreaded zit).

Topical treatment is difficult because the medicine needs to penetrate the skin in sufficient concentration, and be strong enough not to be inactivated by the presence of blood and puss. But it also has to be gentle enough to not cause irritation. Tea tree essential oil dissolves pus and kills bacteria, leaving the area clean and tissue undamaged.

Other interesting uses of tree tea oil:

- The tea tree has been used by the Bundjalung Aborigines in Australia for centuries to heal wounds, burns, and infections.

- The plant has antiseptic properties, as well as being a germicide, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, immune-boosting, cleanser/disinfectant. Its oil is unusual in that it is effective against all three types of infectious organisms: bacteria, viruses and fungi.

- When applied to cuts, burns or bruises, it can lessen pain, speed healing and reduce inflammation.

- A few drops can be added to bath water to soothe tight muscles, and the warm steam can help to clear congestion from lungs and sinuses.

- Tea tree essential oil is widely used in massage by aromatherapists to boost the immune system.

- A one percent solution in laundry water kills dust mites which is a common cause of asthma in many people.

Tea tree is tolerated by most when applied directly without the use of a dilutant. Some individuals may be sensitive to tea tree, so always do a patch test before using anything new on your body.

Note: tea tree essential oil can be dangerous if swallowed. As little as 5 ml can be toxic to a small child, so it’s important to keep it out of reach of children.

More information on tea tree can be found from the Australian Tea Tree Industry Association http://www.teatree.org.au

Good sites for information on acne treatments:

http://www.acne-specialist.com
http://www.skincare-specialist.com
https://www.acnefighters.com
http://www.skinb5.com

Originally posted 2009-11-26 09:42:26. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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1)Are you using a shampoo or shower gel made from detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate? Although these detergents lather wonderfully they can dry your scalp or skin out to the point of being extremely itchy. Consider switching to a natural soap-based liquid or bar cleanser, or try making your own cleansers yourself. Natural soaps are much kinder to the skin and scalp because they are made from vegetable oils instead of petroleum derivatives.

2)Is your laundry detergent making your skin itch? Laundry detergents are made from harsh cleansers and they are so strong that some of the residue may be left on your clothes even after the rinse cycle. When you dry your clothes, that laundry detergent residue is left on them. When you wear your clothes the laundry detergent residue comes into contact with your skin. As an alternative try a natural laundry powder available at health food stores or make your own soap, grate it, and use it as a natural laundry powder.

3)Are you suffering from allergic reactions to one or more food items? Commercially prepared foods contain many different ingredients which can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Try changing your diet by eliminating one food item at a time and see if this helps.

4)Has your skin come into contact with a bacteria or fungus that could cause itching (like athlete’s foot)? Try applying tea tree oil, or a product containing tea tree oil to the spot that is irritated. According to Dr. Ruth Winter, M.S., author of A Consumer’s Dictionary Of Cosmetic Ingredients, tea tree oil is “eleven to 13 times stronger than carbolic acid” and is non-toxic to the skin.

5) Are you suffering from bug bites? Bites from mosquitos and other insects usually swell and cause intense itching. Try applying several drops of lavender essential oil directly on the bug bite itself to soothe the itching.

Originally posted 2010-01-19 06:52:29. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Mix three tablespoons of lemon juice, one tablespoon of butter. Apply to scalp and let it undisturbed for fifteen minutes. Rinse you hair. This is easy Home Remedy for Head Lice.

Coat the hair in mayonnaise and leave undisturbed for a least of 2 hours. Rinse and comb through hair.

One effectual Home Remedy for Head Lice is to wash the hair with vinegar. This will kill all the lice along with their eggs in 2 days.

Mix fresh lemon juice and coconut oil equally. Apply it carefully on your scalp. Leave at least two to three hours and wash your head with water.

Another effective Home Remedy for Head Lice is to add one tablespoon of garlic paste in one tablespoon of lime juice and to apply it all over the scalp. After that stay for thirty minutes and then wash.

Take about eight to ten almonds and crush them to form a paste with two to three tablespoon of limejuice. Apply the paste on the scalp and let it stay for 1/2 an hour. Thereafter you can wash your head.

Apply Vaseline liberally on your scalp to suffocate and eliminate the lice. It may be exhausting affair as Vaseline is not that simple to remove. Before washing you can apply corn flour to make the process trouble-free.

Make a mixture by mixing twenty drops each of eucalyptus essential oil and tea tree oil, ten drops each of aniseed essential oil and lemon oil with seventy five milliliters of olive oil. Apply this on your hair and leave it for one hour for better result. After this wash your hair.

Always keep your hair well-groomed and clean by using the suitable herbal shampoo

Originally posted 2009-12-13 07:47:39. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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