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Monday, June 29, 2015

[AlternativeAnswers] Celebrating Summer: Essential Oil Medicine Chest

 

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 Celebrating Summer: Essential Oil Medicine Chest

Summer is a time of full growth, red, hot, joy, spiritual awareness and traveling. Life is at it's greatest potential in the summer. Trees, plants, grasses and seeds are now at their full peak offering up the "fruits of their labor"! Take a minute to enjoy this most Yang time of energy and production! These essential oils are great for your first aid kit, as insect repellent, for soothing sunburn, freshening and cleaning! Enjoy these soothing scents for relaxing and letting go. 

Bergamot: 
antiseptic,antiviral, antibacterial 
best for urinary tract infections, acne, skin problems, 
cystitis, arthritis, respiratory ailments, 
cold sores and herpes related ailments.
Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun 
for it can increase the susceptibility of the skin 
to severe burning (photo toxic/sensitivity) 

Chamomile : 
antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, 
sedative, anti-allergenic, antidepressant, stomachic, vulnerary, 
antiemetic, carminative. digestive, febrifuge, nervine 
best for external inflammations 
teething 
nervousness, irritability, depression 
burns, sunburns 
asthma, hayfever 
sprains, strains 
nausea, fever. 
Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy. 

Citronella: 
antiseptic, antidepressant, deodorant, insecticide, stimulant, 
parasiticide 
best for bug repellent (mosquitos, moths, fleas) 
to refresh tired and sweaty feet after exercise 
germ killer 

Eucalyptus: 
vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic, diuretic, 
insecticide, stimulant, analgesic, antiviral, decongestant, 
expectorant, febrifuge 
coughs, colds 
cystitis 
sunburn, heat exhaustion 
insect repellant Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. 
May antidote homeopathic remedies. 

Grapefruit: 
green, bittersweet, zesty, fresh
best for clearing toxins and improves areas of cellulite, 
helps with easing the chest during influenza and colds and flu 
A great oil for treating anxiety and depression, easing stress 
Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun 
for it can increase the susceptibility of the skin 
to severe burning (photo toxic/sensitivity) 

Lavender: 
antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, diuretic, 
analgesic, nervine, immune stimulant, sedative. antiviral, 
carminative, decongestant, fungicide 
best for burns and blisters 
wounds (cell regenerator, minismizes swelling and scarring) 
insect bites. stings and heat exhaustion.
Avoid during the first trimester of preganancy 

Lemon: 
refreshing, stimulating, uplifting 
best for fighting infection, cools fever, 
stops bleeding, tightens and tones tissue, 
softens and soothes skin. 
promotes bowel movements and increases urination. 
Lowers both blood sugar and blood pressure. 
Stimulates immunity.
Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun 
for it can increase the susceptibility of the skin 
to severe burning (photo toxic/sensitivity) 

Orange: 
warm, fresh, citrusy, sweet 
stimulates lymphatic circulation, 
best for improving immunity, 
fights infection, reduces inflammation, 
relieves muscle spasm, 
eases digestive disorders. 
Cools fever and warms chills, 
calms nerves, diminishes depression 
Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun 
for it can increase the susceptibility of the skin 
to severe burning (photo toxic/sensitivity) 

Peppermint: 
digestive, carminative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, febrifuge, 
nervine, analgesic, astringent, decongestant. expectorant, stomachic, 
vermifuge 
best for indigestion, flatulence, halitosis 
skin irritations 
flu, colds, coughs, fever 
headaches, migraines 
fatigue, toothache 
flea and ant repellant. 
May irritate sensitive skin and mucous membranes. 
Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing. 
May antidote homeopathic remedies. 

Rosemary: 
antiseptic. analgesic, antirheumatic. antispasmodic, antidepressant. 
astringent. carminnive. cicatrisant. digestive, diuretic. stimulant. 
vulnerary, stomachic, nervine. 
best for muscular aches and pains 
sprains 
fatigue (mental and physical) 
headaches, migraines 
coughs, flu 

Tea Tree: 
antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, 
expectorant, insecticide, cicatrisant (wound healer), etc. 
best for infections, ringworm, athlete's foot 
sunburn 
shaving and other cuts 
warts, pimples. 
May irritate sensitive skin. 



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Friday, June 26, 2015

[AlternativeAnswers] Celebrate Summer: Summer Herbal Medicine Chest

 

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Celebrate Summer: Summer Herbal Medicine Chest

Summer. The high season of greatest Yang and activity is complemented by the hot fun-filled days at the beach and warm, delightful nights enjoyed outdoors. As we tend to overdue in summer..too much sun, working out and physical activities; below you can find some of the best herbs for headaches, burns, and skin problems. Also herbs for strengthening the respiratory tract, maintain sinus passages, support for healthy circulation and herbs to sooth the discomfort of sore joints and muscles.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) - The Leaves; frequently, the entire herb (all aerial parts) are harvested. Best harvesting season is before flowering. Basil leaves should always be used fresh, as they lose most of their flavor within a few weeks after drying or as an essential oil. The essential oil (less than 1%) is of complex and variable composition. Within the species, several different chemical races exist, and furthermore climate, soil and time of harvest influence not only the amount but also the composition of the essential oil. The most important aroma components are 1,8 cineol, linalool, citral, methyl chavicol (estragole), eugenol and methyl cinnamate, although not necessarily in this order; in fact, hardly any basil contains all of these compounds in significant amounts.

Chamomile - German (Matricaria recutita), Roman (Chamaemelum nobile) - an herb of the sun, Chamomile's bright yellow flowers bring power and light to your space and rituals. Chamomile's medicinal properties range from skin inflammations to lightening hair to treating digestive problems. As a mild sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial, it improves digestion by relaxing the muscles throughout the gastrointestinal system and it can induce an overall sense of calm and well-being.

Dandelion - (Taraxacum officinale) - The common dandelion is an unusually nutritious food. Its leaves contain substantial levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon. Worldwide, the root of the dandelion has been used for the treatment of a variety of liver and gallbladder problems. Other historical uses of the root and leaves include the treatment of breast diseases, water retention, digestive problems, joint pain, fever, and skin diseases. The most active constituents in dandelion appear to be eudesmanolide and germacranolide, substances unique to this herb. Other ingredients include taraxol, taraxerol, and taraxasterol, along with stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, and p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid.

Dill (Peucedanum graveolens) - The summer herb of the season, Dill like the other umbelliferous fruits and volatile oils, both Dill fruit and oil of Dill possess stimulant, aromatic, carminative and stomachic properties, making them of considerable medicinal value. Oil of Dill is used in mixtures, or administered in doses of 5 drops on sugar, but its most common use is in the preparation of Dill Water, which is a common domestic remedy for the flatulence of infants, and is a useful vehicle for children's medicine generally.

Elderflower - Elder flowers are highly effective in managing upper respiratory congestion and infections. Picked from the elder tree in mid to late summer, they seem to capture the dry warmth of this time of year, perfect for drying up that runny or blocked nose. These tiny pale white flowers have a delicate floral taste and contain flavonoids and small amounts of mucilage and tannins, a perfect combination for soothing healing and protecting mucous membranes. An old tradition was to make fresh Elderflower wine in summer ready to drink in winter�Food as medicine?!?

Fennel - (Foeniculum vulgare) - Hang Fennel on Midsummer's Night to repel evil spirits. The rest of the year, carry Fennel when you speak truthfully and others will trust your words. Fennel, a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous herb, with yellow flowers and feathery leaves, grows wild in most parts of temperate Europe, but is generally considered indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean, whence it spreads eastwards to India. It has followed civilization, especially where Italians have colonized, and may be found growing wild in many parts of the world upon dry soils near the sea-coast and upon river-banks.On account of its aromatic and carminative properties, Fennel fruit is chiefly used medicinally with purgatives to allay their tendency to griping and for this purpose forms one of the ingredients of the well-known compound Licorice Powder. Fennel water has properties similar to those of anise and dill water: mixed with sodium bicarbonate and syrup, these waters constitute the domestic 'Gripe Water,' used to correct the flatulence of infants. Volatile oil of Fennel has these properties in concentration. Fennel tea, formerly also employed as a carminative, is made by pouring half a pint of boiling water on a teaspoonful of bruised Fennel seeds.

Lavender - (Lavandula officinalis) Lavender is laid on the fires of the Summer Solstice and is soothing to the spirit. Good for stress and depression as reflected in the skin. These flowers pressed into essential oil form can relieve stress and depression. Good for headaches, burns, and skin problems. It is analgesic, anti-coagulant, anti-convulsive, anti-depressant, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-toxic, cardiotonic, and is a sedative. It has a very balancing effect on the body, emotions, mind and spirit.

Pine - Pine Needle was used by the ancient Romans and Greeks to treat respiratory problems and muscular aches. A holiday staple, this fantastic scent is often used to accent potpourri and diffused into the air. It promotes a healthy immune and musculoskeletal system. Distilled in Austria from the finest pines, Pine Needle can be diffused to help strengthen the respiratory tract and maintain sinus passages. When massaged into the skin, Pine Needle supports healthy circulation and soothes the discomfort of sore joints and muscles. A true disinfectant, a strong germ killer, excellent for viral infections and for muscular aches, rheumatism and arthritis. In this aspect, Pine is used for its properties of purification. It represents the Male aspects of the Divine at this time. Consider burning Pine with Meadowsweet for an incense of energetic balance.

Rose - The Mother of All Flowers, the Rose has amazing powers oflove, trust and self acceptance. Roses are representative of faith, hope and love and has the qualities to restore the very center of one's being. A gentle tonic of the heart, Rose oil's psychological properties lie mainly in its effect on the mind,the center of our emotional being. Rose oil calms and supports the heart and helps to nourish the soul! Also symbolizing the feminine, red is the color of choice for Roses used or gathered at Midsummer. Long associated with the eternity of true love, at Midsummer this flower also blesses the Sacred Union.

St. John's Wort - (Hypericum perforatum) - Aromatic, astringent, resolvent, and expectorant. Used in all pulmonary complaints, bladder troubles, in suppression of urine, dysentery, worms, diarrhea, hysteria and nervous depression, and other hemorrhages and jaundice. The flowers, leaves, and stems are all utilized and may help to inhibit viral infections, including herpes. Good for depression and nerve pain. The Welsh called this plant the "leaf of the blessed", believing it to be the ideal combination of water with fire, and thus between light and dark, night and day, making it a perfect celebratory herb at Midsummer. In Brittany the herb is still gathered with ritual reverence and a prayer and question of permission is given before harvesting, as picking the plant represents the dismemberment of the God as Summer Lord, and the Great Sacrifice. Harvest time is Midsummer for drying over the Solstice Fires, or for soaking in an olive or almond oil for a beautiful ritual oil.

Thyme - The pungent oils found in Thyme are an effective antimicrobial in the treatment of respiratory infections. When taking Thyme, people often note tasting it on their breath as the oils permeate through the respiratory system to reduce the proliferation of viruses during infections. It also warms the digestion and reduces metabolic congestion, aiding to clear the body of conditions for infection.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) - This germicide and antibacterial oil is great for cleaning infected wounds or as a gargle for a sore throat -- use a 10-percent solution but use pure 100-percent tea tree oil. This essential oil is a disinfectant and good in healing all skin conditions including acne, athlete's foot, nail fungus, herpes outbreaks, insect bites, warts, cuts and scrapes, scabies, vaginitis. 




Andrew Pacholyk MS L.Ac
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[AlternativeAnswers] June Healing Arts Sampler, Saturday, 27 June 2015

 

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Saturday, 27 June 2015
11:30 AM to 07:30 PM
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Where
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HEALING ARTS SAMPLER Sample the healing gifts of talented practitioners of various modalities at $5 for 15-minute sessions and $10 for 30-minute sessions! Saturday, June 27 10 am to 6:30 pm At The Caritas Spiritist Center 5723 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80303 * 303-449-3066 www.CaritasSpiritistCenter.org $5 Entry Fee Meet local practitioners and sample mini-sessions of their services, such as massage therapy, whole body vibration, reflexology, and many more! Come experience a full range of therapeutic work at the nominal prices above. For Practitioners: If you are a healing arts practitioner interested in meeting potential new clients and providing services at the upcoming Healing Arts Sampler, sign up online at http://www.caritasspiritistcenter.org under "Sampler Registration" by the 15th of the month for the early bird rate.
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[AlternativeAnswers] Movie: Femme - Women Healing the World, Friday, 26 June 2015

 

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Special Movie Presentation Femme: Women Healing the World Remote, Live Q A with Director Emmanuel Itier Friday, June 26, 7 – 9 pm Admission $10 FEMME is an inspirational voyage about women around the world who are actively transforming and healing global society on a daily basis. Produced by Sharon Stone, the documentary stars Jean Houston, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Marianne Williamson, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Riane Eisler, Nobel Peace Prize Laureats Shirin Ebadi and Mairead Maguire, Rickie Lee Jones, Gloria Steinem, and more! Influential women discuss religion, science, history, politics and entertainment - and the solutions to the multiple crises we face throughout the world. FEMME focuses on the importance of utilizing a feminine approach with nurturing energy to inspire a new hope for the future. Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjYopoPo55A At The Caritas Spiritist Center 5723 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303 Call 303-449-3066 or Register at www.CaritasSpiritistCenter.org
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Thursday, June 25, 2015

[AlternativeAnswers] June Healing Arts Sampler- Practitioner List!

 

Healing Arts Sampler

 

Sample the healing gifts of talented practitioners of various modalities at $5 for 15-minute sessions and $10 for 30-minute sessions!

Saturday, June 27

10 am to 6:30 pm

At The Caritas Spiritist Center

5723 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80303 * 303-449-3066 www.CaritasSpiritistCenter.org

$5 Entry Fee

Meet local practitioners and sample mini-sessions of their services, such as massage therapy, whole body vibration, reflexology, and many more!  Come experience a full range of therapeutic work at the nominal prices above.

For Practitioners: If you are a healing arts practitioner interested in meeting potential new clients and providing services at the upcoming Healing Arts Sampler, sign up online at http://www.caritasspiritistcenter.org under "Sampler Registration" by the 15th of the month for the early bird rate.

 

Pati Scamacca: Psychic healing and reading from a soul perspective. (10 am – 6:30 pm)

 

Patricia L'Dara: BioAcoustic Therapy Tones for health and harmony. Using your personal voice print, experience frequencies that your body requests. (2:30 pm – 6:30 pm)

 

Kari Halvorson: Combines Reiki, somatic releases, mind-body awareness, emotion focusing, insight work, chakra and aura clearing and balancing, invocations and intention setting, mindfulness, Shamanism, intuition and stress management techniques (2:30 pm – 6:30 pm)

 

Makaan Burt: Uses warm stones on acupressure points that nourish and rejuvenate. At the same time, you're given special recorded and live music including a gong bath with Tibetan Singing bowls. Deep Relaxation bliss guaranteed. Sometimes stretching and rocking if agreed upon. (2:30 pm – 6:30 pm)

 

Diane Brennan: A unique form of body work that releases chronic tension on the spine, releasing soft tissue pain due to injuries, accidents, surgeries or repetitive motion. (10 am – 6:30 pm)

 

Shayn Smith: Offering pranic healing and quantum entrainment sessions for relief of physical and emotional stress. (10 am – 6:30 pm)

 

Colleen Keegan: Reiki healing for physical, emotional, spiritiual well-being. Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT) for clearing past, parallel and present life energies. Life Coaching to move your life forward for positive change and transformation. (2:30 pm – 6:30 pm)

 

Mary Fox: Yuen Method is a powerful energetic process using logic and intuition to alleviate pain and dis-ease, while clearing physical, mental, emotional, psychic and psychological levels. (10 am – 6:30 pm)

 

Anne Marie: Anne brings physical pain relief, emotional lifting, direct healings for diseases & pains of all kinds. Believers and skeptics welcome for evaluation and treatment! (2:30 pm- 6:30 pm)

 

 


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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

[AlternativeAnswers] Alternative Answers for Sunburn

 

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Alternative Answers for Sunburn

The overexposure to the sun is damaging. Whether you tan or burn, your skin has already gone through a process of UV rays that cause inflammation and sometimes swelling, blistering, peeling, and pain.

Prevention and precautions are the most important in treatment. Applying sunscreen (SPF 15, at least), wear UV - protective sunglasses, and limiting your time in the sun will help avoid this problem. Stay out of the sun when it's high in the sky; this is when the UV rays are more intense (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Choose clothing that covers your skin - hats, lightweight, long-sleeved shirts. Pure aloe vera rubbed into the skin can help to heal. Take antioxidants to help block the chemical reactions that can trigger cancer's uncontrolled cell growth. A suntan is a warning. It tells you that your skin has been burned. Ignore repeated warnings, and you may end up with wrinkles, age spots and skin cancer. Here are some tips to protect your skin: 

Limit your time in the sun. Avoid the strongest ultraviolet (UV) sunlight, which is between midmorning and midafternoon. Be aware that UV light reflected from water, sand, snow and cement can be as intense as direct sunlight. Sunlight intensity increases as you get closer to the equator. It also increases about 4 percent with every 1,000-foot increase in elevation. Clouds can block brightness but may allow up to 80 percent of UV light to reach your skin. Wear protective clothing and sunglasses. Loose, long-sleeved cotton shirts and hats with at least a 4-inch brim offer good protection. Sunglasses should have at least 99 percent protection against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) sunlight. Wearing sunglasses is particularly important when you're around water and snow, where failure to use eye protection can result in a painful burn to the outer layer of your eye (cornea) and temporary blindness.

Use sunscreen. Many moisturizing and makeup products now contain nongreasy sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. They're good to use all day, every day, even if you live in a cloudy climate. Children and teens who use sunscreen regularly can significantly decrease their lifetime risk of basal and squamous cell skin cancer. 

Apply sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, 15 to 30 minutes before you go in the sun and, use a sunscreen on your lips. Use water-resistant sunscreens and reapply every 2 to 3 hours - more often if you're swimming or sweating.

If you're in intense sunlight, use a total sunblock, like zinc oxide, on your lips, nose and ears. Sunblock comes in sun-sticks for children.

Even with sunscreen, protective clothing is a good idea. Recent evidence suggests that sunscreen alone may not provide adequate protection against melanoma. Some researchers theorize that because sunscreen allows you to stay in the sun longer, it may actually increase your risk of melanoma. However, the research is very controversial. In addition, sunscreen does help protect against basal cell and squamous cell cancer.

Don't use tanning beds or tan-accelerating agents. Tanning beds emit UVA rays, often touted as less dangerous than UVB rays. But UVA light penetrates deeper into your skin, causes precancerous actinic keratoses and increases your risk of skin cancer. As for suntan-accelerating products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns 
against their use. Artificial tanning agents, which essentially stain your skin, are generally safe. 

Ask your doctor about medications you take. Many drugs can increase your sensitivity to sunlight and your risk of getting a sunburn. Some common ones include thiazide and some other diuretics, tetracycline and sulfa antibiotics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, in dosages used to treat arthritis. 

If you do develop a sunburn, take aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for pain, apply cold compresses and avoid further exposure until the burn heals. A sunburn spray may help relieve pain.

Examine your skin regularly. If you see changes in the size, texture (rough, smooth), shape (round, irregular), or color of blemishes, or you have a sore that doesn't heal, see your doctor immediately. Make sure your doctor examines all skin surfaces. 

Don't assume it's safe to stay in the sun just because you're wearing sunblock. Sunblock alone doesn't protect you from skin cancer. Being sun smart is best: Avoid the midday sun, wear sun-protective clothing and then wear sunscreen on exposed skin, in that order.


Nutritional Advise

It's a good idea to drink a lot of water to help counteract the drying effect of a burn. Distilled water is the best. Drink at least 6-8 8 ounces of water a day. Plenty of fluids should be taken as the sun can quickly dehydrate the body.

Watermelon juice and its seeds were traditionally offered to thirsty travelers, and they are still important today. This flavorful fruit is one of the best remedies for dehydration and summer heat symptoms, which include thirst without desire to drink, band-like headache, nausea, low appetite, heavy, weighted body sensation, low motivation, sluggish digestion, increased body temperature, sticky sweat, surging pulse, and red tongue with thick white or yellow coating. Watermelon cools and cleanses the system, clearing summerheat and acts as a natural diuretic.

Diet for second and third degree burns is very important. Eat high-protein foods for tissue repair. Eat lightly but wisely. A balanced diet will help provide the nutrients your skin needs to regenerate itself.

Even common foods can trigger a bad reaction. Often, people will lighten their hair with lemon or lime juice. A potent photosensitizer, lemon and lime juice can cause dermatitis every place as the juice runs down the face and arms. This only tends to happen to those individuals who are photosensitive.

Potassium, 99 mg. per day, is lost during sunburn, must be replaced.

Protein (free form amino acids), taken as directed on the label, is needed for tissue repair.

Vitamin A capsules, 50,000 IU per day until healed.

Vitamin E capsules, 100 IU per day (may increase slowly to 1,600 IU for third-degree burns), aids in healing of scar tissue and aids in tissue repair.

Vitamin C plus bioflavonoids, 10,000 mg. per day, is needed for tissue repair and healing but also reduces scarring. Aloe vera gel, apply 3 or 4 times per day, is good on burn after healing starts, reduces pain and scarring.

Calcium, 2,000 mg. per day, is necessary for pH balance and potassium utilization and reduces stress on tissues.

Magnesium, 1,000 mg.

Silicon, taken as directed on the label, helps repair connective tissue.

Unsaturated fatty acids, taken as directed on the label, is needed for tissue healing.

Vitamin B complex/PABA, 100 mg. per day, is important for serious burns, PABA is good for protecting the skin.

Vitamin E ointment, use ointment on burn after healing starts or open a capsule and apply, helps prevent scarring.

Zinc , 100 mg. per day for a month, then reduce to 50 mg. per day, is used for tissue healing. 



Herbal Remedies

Aloe Vera is the best natural pain reliever. Apply the gel directly from an Aloe vera leaf to the burn. Re-apply every hour until the pain diminishes.

White Willow Bark is the natural version of aspirin. This pain reliever can help with with inflammation.

Calendula tincture can be taken under the toungue, as well as, added to body cream and can be applied to sunburn to soothe pain and help promote tissue repair. It is an anti-inflammatory and can help to repair of damaged tissues. The cream is applied three times per day.

Gotu Kola has been used in the medicinal systems of central Asia for centuries to treat numerous skin diseases. Saponins in Gotu Kola beneficially affect collagen (the material that makes up connective tissue) to inhibit its production in hyperactive scar tissue.

Dried gotu kola leaf can be made into a tea by adding 1 - 2 teaspoons to boiling water and allowing it to steep for ten to fifteen minutes. Three cups are usually drunk per day.

Gotu Kola tincture can also be used at a dose of 10 - 20 ml three times per day. Standardized extracts containing up to 100% total triterpenoids are generally taken in the amount of 60 mg once or twice per day. 


Aromatherapy Remedies

Aromatherapy can help relieve some discomfort and minimize the damage to your skin. A bath in essential oils can help draw out the pain of the sunburn and help in cooling down the skin. Lavender oil and other blends can help the dry, cracking skin. Essential oils such as lavender, chamomile, peppermint and patchouli can be very helpful.

Sunburn can happen very easily if you are not careful. Dilute one part tea tree oil with ten parts of olive oil or coconut oil and spread freely over the affected areas. This is soothing and pain-relieving and to reduce blistering and peeling. People have also applied tea tree oil full strength to sunburn.


Hydrotherapy has a number of uses. Warm water will relax spasm; thus, hydrotherapy has been useful in treating such conditions as muscular strains and sprains, muscular fatigue, and backache. Heat is often used in conjunction with massage or other manipulative or stimulative treatments, such as the whirlpool bath. Sitz baths (sitting in hot water) are effective in the treatment of many disorders. Water is also useful in physical therapy because patients who exercise in a buoyant medium can move weak parts of their bodies without contending with the strong force of gravity.

Take a cool bath. Fill the bath tub with cool water. Soak for 15-20 minutes. Afterward, gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Do not rub your skin or you'll irritate it further.

The following substances can reduce pain, itching, and inflammation:

*Mix 1 cup of white vinegar into a tub of cool water.

*Generously sprinkle baking soda into cool bath water.

*Sprinkle one cup of oatmeal (pulverized) into cool water. 
Compresses are wonderful to relieve the sting of sunburn. Try any one of these varieties:

*Milk protein is very soothing. Mix 1 cup skim milk with 4 cups water, then add a few ice cubes. Apply compresses for 15 to 20 minutes; repeat every 2 to 4 hours.

*Oatmeal water is soothing to the skin. Wrap dry oatmeal in cheesecloth or gauze. Run cool water through it. Discard the oatmeal and soak compresses in the liquid. Apply every 2 to 4 hours.

*Moisten a cloth with Witch Hazel. Apply often for temporary relief. For smaller areas, dip cotton balls into the liquid and gently press it on the burn.

*Cornstarch compress. Add enough water to cornstarch to make a paste. Apply directly to the sunburn.

Consider The Moisturinzing effects of Angel's Mist Lavender Fields Soap-A calming blend of Lavender, Geranium and Clary Sage essential oil makes this soap wonderful for creating soothing relief to skin. Rich in glycerin and Vitamin E (Safe for all skin type).

If sunstroke occurs, effective therapy may save the patient's life. Without delay, the nude patient should be placed in a bathtub filled with ice water. This WILL NOT cause pain, shock, or cutaneous vasoconstriction. The patient's temperature will need to be monitored carefully.

Remove from bath when temperature falls to 103 F. or 39.4 C. If ice water and a bathtub are not available, place wet sheets on the nude body, fan vigorously, and massage the skin. The use of sedatives may be required to control convulsions. Careful observation of the patient for signs of fluid imbalance and renal failure will be required for several days.

If first or second degree burns, apply cold water compresses immediately. 


Managing Your Sunburn

Are You Photosensitive? Certain drugs, soaps, or cosmetics increase your sensitivity to the sun and lead to a burnlike dermatitis. If you are not sure, check with your doctor.

Antibiotics, tranquilizers, and antifungal medications can cause reactions, as can oral contraceptives, diuretics, drugs for diabetes, and even PABA-containing sunscreens. Always ask your doctor about potential side effects of any oral drugs you may be taking.

The best way to cool down an acute flare-up is with ice. It will help reduce swelling. For best results, put an ice pack on the site of the pain 15 or 20 minutes. Do this for a day or two.
Moisturize your skin. Soaks and compresses feel good and give temporary relief, but they can make your skin feel drier than before if you don't apply moisturizer immediately afterward. Pat yourself dry, then smooth on some bath oil. Consider Angel's Mist Massage & Body Oils or soothing Angel's Mist Body Lotions. Let it soak in for a minute, then re-apply. For added relief, try chilling your moisturizer before applying it.

Give yourself time. Time is the best healer. The way we train our thoughts also has extreme control over our pain.

Again, the following tips are very important:

*Apply a sunscreen about 30 minutes before going out, even if it's overcast. (Harmful rays can penetrate cloud cover.) Don't forget to protect your lips, hands, ears, and the back of your neck. Reapply as necessary after swimming or perspiring heavily.

*Take extra care between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when the sun is at its hottest.

*If you insist upon getting a tan, do so very gradually. Start with 15 minutes' exposure and increase it only a few minutes at a time.

*Wear protective clothing when not swimming or sunbathing. Hats, tightly woven fabrics, and long sleeves help keep the sun off your skin. 



Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/sunburn.htm
Therapies for healing
mind, body, spirit 

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