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Monday, April 11, 2011

[AlternativeAnswers] Finding Inspriation Series: Aromatherapy

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Finding Inspriation Series: Aromatherapy

My 'Finding Inspiration' series was written out of a need that comes up in my practice, most often in Spring and Fall. I feel we all need a bit of encouragement and enlightenment now and then to help us move forward. Finding motivation through inspiration can be the spark which sets you on your way!

Nature's Gifts

Spring is here. What better time to take advantage of the power of our sense of smell!

We can find great inspiration through the power of our olfactory senses. Spring time is the season of renewal, where flowers blossom, all green things grow and people feel a renewal of energy within themselves. People even begin to wear lighter colored clothing to "match" the environment around them. Seek your inspiration in the scent of fresh flowers filling the air, as well as the bloom of green herbs. Take advantage of these natural riches.

Utilize the Essence of Aromatherapy

Once you understand the purpose of why essential oils exist, you will want them in your life forever. They represent life itself, the source of all healing. My wish is that you will share them with a friend, and let them experience some of your oils.

Essential oils work on several different levels. They affect most people through the sense of smell. The sense of smell is the most complexed and the sensitive
of the five senses.

Once the Olfactory receptors identify an aroma, nerve cells relay this
information directly to the Limbic system of the brain. Here, aromas can trigger memories and influence behavior. Additionally, the Limbic system works in conjunction with the pituitary gland and the Hypothalamus region of the brain to regulate the hormonal activities thus triggering the production of hormones that govern appetite, body temperature, insulin production, overall metabolism, stress levels, sex drive, and conscious thought and reactions. The Limbic system
also influences immunity. Essential oils can have a positive affect on all these functions.

Essential oils work through the skin as well. They can stimulate surface skin cells, calm inflamed or irritated skin, release muscle spasms, soothe sore muscles and relieve muscle tension.

Essential oils are used in a variety of ways.

* You can inhale them directly from the bottle.

* You can use them for skin care, hair care, and body care, as well as, for many beauty purposes.

* Personal hygiene, aromatherapy baths, foot baths.

* Giving and receiving aromatherapy massages.

* Inhaling aromatherapy oil blends to relieve congestion, clear your head and make breathing easier.

* You can also make wonderful fragrances with essential oils.

* Aromatherapy can prevent or ease an assortment of ailments.
Essential oils boost the immune system.

* You can treat aches, pains, injuries, with essential oils.

* Aromatherapy can help reduce stress, lift depression, restore emotional well-being.

* You can disperse essential oils through the air in your home or office to increase productivity or alter moods.

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

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Re: [AlternativeAnswers] Re: too much of a good thing - goitrogenous foods

I need to do this check but I did not quite understand how to do these
squares, I would be appreciated more explanation. Thanks.
Serap

In a message dated 4/11/2011 11:12:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
heartlighthealing@hotmail.com writes:

Do u know how to do the iodine square check?

Of course, with the good iodine. You make a 2"x2" square, like on upper
leg or abdomin. If levels are good, the square will still be there in 24 hrs.
If low, it will disappear, as soon as 2 hrs after application. You keep
doing the square until it lasts for 24 hrs.

I found this rememdy a few years back in one of the perscription for
healing books. It helped me to get off the perscribed meds for low thyroid.
Howeve I still went and had it tested every 6 months to make sure I was keeping
it at a good level.

It was kind of funny how my Drs responded. It was like, "why are you on
thyroid medication?", and he took me off.

Good luck
loona

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> I have a sluggish thyroid. I take kelp tablets and tyrosine to help
> offset it. We eat a lot of cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage,
> etc), as well as eat millet cereal once a week. How much is too much,
> to tip the scales back to my thyroid being affected?
>
> Andrea
> NZ
>

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Re: [AlternativeAnswers] Post Nasal Drip Remedies??

i am unsure if this will work -but i use to get sinus and have the whole thing going on- tickly sore throat -dripping nise- blocked sinuses- i use to wipe my nose so much i would get a scap around the rim of my nose-- i tried many pills and formulas-finally surgery-which worked---------- however i use to use a nasal douche and it gave me relief-if u dont know how to use one -let me know and i'l explain how

--- On Mon, 4/4/11, ladyeyessogreen . <plmchaney@gmail.com> wrote:

From: ladyeyessogreen . <plmchaney@gmail.com>
Subject: [AlternativeAnswers] Post Nasal Drip Remedies??
To: AlternativeAnswers@yahoogroups.com
Received: Monday, 4 April, 2011, 3:34 AM

I was wondering if anyone has some info on remedies for Post Nasal Drip?

Mine is being caused by allergies, no cold, no congestion anywhere. Though I have no other allergy symptom. Only PND causing tremendous tickling in my throat and now my throat is raw from coughing.

I do use a neti pot 2x a day. My regular MD wants to put me on Flonase a steriod nasal spray, but I really don't want to do that unless there is no other help.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Pamela

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