Essential Oils and Broken Bones

I broke my elbow this week. Now what?

I can't do much of anything or can I?

The fall down the little hill was quit unexpected. The emergency room visit was crazy. I was stretched to my limit. I was nearly packed for our out of town trip. The pain on a scale of 1-10 was a good nine.

I felt really dumb for being in this position, until I looked around me at the waiting patients. They were all there for one emergency or another. They were scared, angry and in shock.

I have such an advantage I thought. I can go home and use essential oils and flower essences.

Most of these people don't have a clue what to do when they leave here. they will try to cope the best way they know how, but it will be a challenge for many of them. I wanted to talk to each of them and share my passion for the EO's that I would use.

Since I couldn't share with them I want to clue you in on what I used and will continue to use for the next few weeks.

The first thing I did was get the correct diagnosis from the hospital and an orthopedic surgeon.

Broken bones must be addressed by the professionals.

When I arrived home I immediately set out to find the best essential oils to use. I wanted to treat the injury both from the physical as well as the emotional side.

The first EO that popped in my head to use was wintergreen/birch. The anti inflammatory properties as well as the ability to address the ache were the first priority.

Then I moved on to addressing the bruising with helichrysum, one of my personal favorites for injury.

I then used oils known for anti inflammatory properties as well as for their ability to address soft tissue injuries, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves, so I chose Lemongrass, pine, ginger, vetiver.

I made the following formula:

10 drops wintergreen/birch

4 drops ginger

4 drops vetiver

3 drops helichrysum

3 drops pine

2 drops lemongrass

This formula may be applied by adding the blend to a small amount of carrier oil, I used cold pressed peanut oil, then apply to the area of the break. If you have already been casted then use the blend on the bottom of the foot/feet.

I applied the blend in the morning and evening.

What are my results?

I am happy to say that no surgery is required at this time. I am also happy to say that I can type this blog, although very slowly.

I took half the dosage of pain medication three times over the last 4 days, so I attest to the power of these oils.

I did address the shock also by using Rescue Remedy from Bach flower essences. I also used Lavender and peppermint to help with the trauma. Ylang Ylang for the shock and anger.

A few of my friends have noticed that i am very calm, and I chock that up to using my precious EO's.

I truly hope that none of you ever have to face a broken bone but if you do try my protocol. You also may fall in love with Aromatherapy.

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Feline Asthma-Miss Muffet

Pets are a wonderful addition to our lives, until they become ill. This week Miss Muffet my five year long hair kitty started coughing and choking. We rushed her to the emergency vet, (it was after hours of course). The vet diagnosed her as having asthma and pulmonary hypertension.

I did a lot of searching on the internet to see what I could find out. I learned that both conditions are potentially life threatening. This is a little, well a lot scary for us. We began following the vets protocol, despite my aversion to using drugs. The results, while somewhat slow, are measurable in a positive direction.

I am still very much interested in holistic health care for my kitty, but sometimes you have to use traditional medicine in emergency situations. That is where balance is needed with complimentary therapies.

Here are the natural steps I am doing.

• Change cat litter to low dust and fragrance free.
• Avoid feeding foods with fish in them
• Feed only unproccessed food
• Use a HEPA style vacuum
• Support immune system function
• Try Feline Acupuncture from a qualified vet

I have put all of these into practice as of today and I am hoping to see good results from these positive changes.

Check back to see Miss Muffets progress.

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Feline Asthma

The last two days and nights I have sat up with my kitty Miss Muffet who was having difficulty breathing. We originally thought that she was having a hairball incident, since she is a long haired kitty.

Much to our dismay we now find she has asthma and pulmonary hypertension. The vet sent us home with an inhaler, just like people use and also told us that the hypertension is not treatable.

You probably don't know this about me but I am a never say never kind of person.

I looked for some natural and safe remedies that I could try on her. Here are the things I will doing for my kitty.

• Clean the house very well to eliminate any allergens
• Use a portable HEPA filter to clean the air
• Homeopathic remedies designed for pets
• Brush kitty every day
• Avoid feeding processed foods, especially fish
• vacuum and dust daily

I know these steps seem time consuming and many people will opt for the medication. These are effective in the short term, but I am looking for long term benefits. Also the medication needs to be given daily, sometimes more than once a day, limiting any out of town trips. I mean it is really hard to find a pet lover who is going to give the kitty the right care.

What homeopathic remedy will I be using?

Visit my website www.naturalforu.com and look for the page on Holisitc Pet Care and look for the link to PetAlive. They have great information on all natural remedies for your pets. I will be using the AmazaPet remedy.

Stay tuned for further updates.

Peppermint Usage and Profile

Peppermint Usage and Profile

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

• Data: Reputed to be  a digestive stimulant. Jean Valnet, M.D., used peppermint to treat liver and respiratory diseases.
• Medical Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, antiparasitic (worms), antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, gallbladder/ digestive stimulant, pain-relieving, pain-reliever, curbs appetite.
• USES: Rheumatism/arthritis, respiratory infections (pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc), obesity, viral infections (Herpes simplex, herpes zoster, cold sores, human papilloma virus etc.), fungal infections/Candida, digestive problems, headaches, nausea, skin conditions (itchy skin, varicose veins, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis), scoliosis/lumbago/back problems.
• Fragrant Influence: Purifying and stimulating to the conscious mind. When inhaled, it improves/restores sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve. University of Kiel researchers found that peppermint blocked headache pain in a double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over study.
• Usage: Dilute 1 part EO with 2 parts carrier oil; (1) apply 1-2 drops on location, abdomen, temples (2) chakras, (3) directly inhale, (4) diffuse, or (5) take as dietary supplement).

To improve concentration, alertness, and memory, place 1-2 drops on the tongue. Inhale 5-10 times a day to curb appetite.

My favorite recipe for headache is to mix 3 drops of peppermint and 3 drops of lavender add to 1 Tablespoon carrier oil and massage temples.

Cautions: Avoid contact with eyes, mucus membranes, sensitive skin, or fresh wounds or burns. You should wash hands immediately after touching peppermint. If you forget and get peppermint in your eyes, rinse eyes with milk or carrier oil, never use water to rinse eyes. Do not apply to infants younger than 18 months of age.

Lemon (Citrus limon)

 Lemon oil has been widely used in skin care to cleanse skin and reduce wrinkles and combat acne. Lemon has shown to have antidepressant effects . Recent research done at an Ohio University demonstrated this particular essential oil did have a positive effect.

•      Here is a list of known Medical Properties: Antitumoral, antiseptic, improves microcirculation, and immune stimulant (increases white blood cells), improves memory, relaxation., decongestant, antiviral, Circulatory problems, arteriosclerosis, obesity, parasites, urinary tract infections, varicose veins, anxiety, hypertension, digestive problems, acne.
•    Lemon’s fragrant Influence: Lemon may promote clarity of thought and purpose with a fragrance that is invigorating, enhancing, and warming.
•    How to use: Dilute 1 part EO with 1 part carrier oil; (1) apply 2-4 drops on location, (2) chakras points, (3) directly inhale, (4) diffuse, or (5) take as dietary supplement.

My personal favorite recipe is 1 drop of lemon oil, 1 drop of peppermint oil in the juice of ½ lemon add some warm water first thing in the morning. Then drink. Great start to the day and you may discover this is also a good liver detoxifier.

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Cautions: Avoid applying to skin that will be exposed to sunlight or UV light within 24 hours.

Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only. This information is not meant to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent disease. The above are suggestions. Consult with your health care provider.