Using Essential Oils to Treat Minor Ailments

Written by Burgundy Shank


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- Essential oils should not be ingested, withrepparttar exception of peppermint, and then only ifrepparttar 135129 manufacturer approves their oil for such use.

- If it is your first time using a particular oil, do a small patch test onrepparttar 135130 inside of your arm or other inconspicuous area, and wait for at least 8 hours to check for any adverse skin reactions. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

If you’ve followed all ofrepparttar 135131 information above very carefully, you’ll find thatrepparttar 135132 following oils are very easy to find, inexpensive, and can be used for a variety of ailments. I highly recommend them for your medicine cabinet at home:

Lavender – Apply directly torepparttar 135133 skin for cuts, stings and minor sunburns. Place a few drops into bathwater to reduce allergy symptoms. Earaches can be soothed by a couple of drops in both ears. Headaches caused by eyestrain can be treated with a few drops of lavender on a warm washcloth and then placed overrepparttar 135134 eyes.

Peppermint – Add one drop to a tablespoon of raw honey for indigestion, or add to baking soda for an all-natural toothpaste. Use two drops in a bowl of steaming water and inhale to relieve sinus pressure and to provide mental clarity.

Tea tree – Add one drop to baking soda for an all-natural toothpaste that will help to heal bleeding gums. Apply oil directly to skin to treat warts, athlete’s foot or ringworm.

Eucalyptus – Adding a few drops torepparttar 135135 bath will quickly open uprepparttar 135136 nasal passages and ease chest or nasal congestion. It can provide energy much more effectively than caffeine through inhalation, but withoutrepparttar 135137 dehydrating side effects of coffee or soda.

Burgundy Shank makes handmade personal care products using peppermint, lavender and other essential oils. She regularly publishes articles on natural home remedies in her newsletter, “Beauty Secrets from Around the World,” which can be found at http://www.burgundysoap.com


Perscription Weight Loss Drugs

Written by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN


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Merida (Sibutramine): Merida was approved byrepparttar FDA in 1997. It works by increasing certain chemicals inrepparttar 135120 brain that help to reduce appetite. One possible side effect ofrepparttar 135121 weight loss drug, is that is may increase blood pressure and heart rate. Therefore, it should not be taken by people who have uncontrolled high blood, or a history of heart disease, congestive heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or stroke. Other side effects of this medication include headache, constipation, dry mouth, and insomnia.

Adipex-P (Phentermine): Other trade names for this medication include Anoxine-AM, Fastin, Ionamin, Obephen, Obermine, Obestin-30, and Phentrol. Phentermine is a weight loss drug that is used in combination with diet and exercise to reducerepparttar 135122 appetite and assist in weight loss. Common side effects of this medication include dry mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting. These side effects may be lessened by taking phentermine with food. Call you doctor immediately if you experience increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, dizziness, or restlessness.

Tenuate (Diethylpropion): Also referred to byrepparttar 135123 trade name Tenuate Dospan, this medication should not be used for weight loss. This medication may become habit forming. Side effects include dry mouth, depression, tremors, anxiety, upset stomach, vomiting, and increased urination. Call you doctor immediately if you experience cardiovascular changes, blurred vision, skin rashes, or a fever.

Lipase Inhibitors As mentioned above, orlistat (Xenical) works by decreasing fat absorption withinrepparttar 135124 body. Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor that works in your intestines to block ingested fat from being absorbed inrepparttar 135125 system. Orlistat is used in obese or overweight patients. Consuming too many fats at one sitting could result in an increase in side effects. Common side effects of this weight loss drug include changes in bowel movements, gas, abdominal bloating, stomach pain, and irregular menstrual periods. Call your health care professional immediately if you experience itching, swelling, chest pain, skin rashes, difficulty breathing, or a fever.

Takingrepparttar 135126 product Slimirex™ can also help you manage your weight. For more information on weight loss go to http://www.weightlossobesity.com.

Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.


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