The Aromatherapy Pharmacy

Tue 5 Apr 2011 8:36:27 PM GMT

Anyone who wants to use natural products for alternative health care should know a few basic oils with which to begin their aromatherapy pharmacy. The therapeutic grade essential oils I suggest to begin with are lavender, tea tree, peppermint, chamomile, eucalyptus, geranium, rosemary, thyme, lemon, and clove. These essential oils are chosen for their medical properties first and second for their ability to take care of a broad range of health problems. In the next few blogs, we will discuss uses for each of these oils.

The first essential oil I recommend for your aromatherapy pharmacy is lavender. It is the most basic oil to have in your home because it is extremely effective in treating burns and scalds. In both cases, it can be put directly on the affected area right away. Lavender’s properties of antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, detoxifier and sedative allow healing to occur more quickly and prevent scarring. It also accelerates the immune system and speeds the healing process because it stimulates the wound’s cells to rejuvenate more quickly. The next time you burn yourself in the kitchen, put a drop or two of lavender on it two to four times a day until it is healed.

Baby's Massage Oil

Tue 5 Apr 2011 3:26:56 AM GMT

Newborn babies respond well to touch and since it is an important part of the parent child bonding custom, parents should start using massage right away. Commercial baby oils usually have a petroleum or mineral oil base which is good for protecting baby’s skin from water and urine but not necessarily good for baby’s skin. I suggest using a formula which consists of carrier oils that are good for skin as well as essential oils that are good for the skin and have other benefits too.

The following formula uses 1/10th of the essential oil in an adult massage oil but it is still an excellent treatment for eczema and cradle cap, inflammation and teething problems and it acts as a general strengthener. It also boosts the immune system and has a wonderful calming effect on the nervous system. The loving touch of mommy or daddy’s massage all over his or her body, avoiding only the genitals and the eyes, will keep baby contented.

Baby’s Massage Oil Formula

Chamomile – 1 drop
Lavender – 1 drop
Geranium – 1 drop
Dilute in 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil

This massage oil can be used daily on your two to twelve month old baby.

Anti-Aging Techniques

Mon 17 May 2010 3:11:52 PM GMT

With the advances in modern medicine and knowledge about the human anatomy, several companies have developed products that reduce the impact of the aging process. Here are a few practices to keep you looking and feeling younger.

~Exercise regularly; this not only tones your body and makes you more physically fit, but improves blood flow and makes your heart and lungs stronger.

~Eat healthy; less red meat in your diet and more vegetables over time can make a huge impact in the aging process.

~Take vitamins; we often don’t receive our necessary daily vitamin values from eating normal foods, and a simple once a day vitamin will really make a long term difference.

~Anti-Aging Skincare; there are a number of anti-aging skin care products designed to keep your skin more firm and nourish it as well, this will keep you looking younger and take care of your skin as well.

This information was provided by Natural Body Guru.

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