* 40 drops essential oil of Eucalyptus
* 10 drops essential oil of Camphor
* 2 drops essential oil of Wintergreen
* 1 drop essential oil of thyme
* 1 ounce Olive Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Beeswax
Preparation:
Add the beeswax to the olive oil and heat until the beeswax is melted.
Use very low heat or a double boiler to prevent burning the oil.
When the wax is melted, remove the oil from the heat then add the essential oils and stir to blend.
When the mixture is cool it is ready to use. You can make this using only the eucalyptus oil if preferred.
To use rub a small amount on the chest as needed to relieve congestion.
Let's talk about the holistic therapy of homeopathy. Unlike with herbal medicine or aromatherapy essential oils, proponents of homeopathy assert that it's the 'vibrations' that are left after a homeopathic remedy is 'concussed' that help the body to heal.
Huh?
Here's a brief snippet on what homeopathy is from our article, What is Homeopathy?:
Homeopathy is an alternative system of medicine that was founded in the early 19th century by a German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Classical homeopathy rests on three principles: the law of similars, the single medicine, and the minimum dose. The law of similars states that a disease is cured by a medicine which creates symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing in a healthy person.
Medicines are typically used in very high dilutions such as 30C (1 part in 10^-60) or 200C (1 part in 10^-400).
It is the use of infinitesimal doses that is the most controversial aspect of homeopathy and the reason why most conventional doctors claim it functions only as a placebo. Read more...
The two types of bacteria that cause the very contagious skin infection, impetigo, are staph and strep. Kids between the ages of two and six are most likely to have it appear on them. In it's early stages it looks innocent enough. It can start from something as simple as a tiny scratch or a sore that looks akin to a fever blister.
A blister is then formed and it begins to secrete a brownish-yellow covering. It then has the ability to spread to others through use of their personal items. This can be things like washcloths, clothes, telephone or kitchen utensils.
This skin condition can appear as one of two types, non-bullous and bullous impetigo. The type that is most often encountered is the non-bullous strain.
This is the type that is caused by staph and strep and is characteristic of the brownish-yellow blisters. Bullous is only caused by the staph bacteria and is characteristic of breakages in the skin. Read more...
Olive oil is most widely known for its tasty uses in the kitchen, but the benefits of olive oil go far beyond simply food preparation!
Olive oil is a rich non-drying oil suitable for use in various cosmetic applications. Olive oil can be used in a range of skin preparations including massage and bath oils, moisturizers, ointments and balms, soaps, shampoos and herbal infusions due to its amazing moisturizing benefits.
Olive Oil's chemical free nature also makes it suitable for those who have allergic reactions to substances used in mass-produced soaps. Olive oil soap produces a hard soap that dries quickly, is mild and non-drying to the skin, has a rich creamy lather and lasts longer than most other vegetable, animal and mineral oil soaps.
Skin Benefits of Olive Oil
Despite their many benefits, the cost of ingredients and production will keep olive oil-based cosmetics at the higher end of the market. Cheaper olive oils and blends can be used, however the trade-off for reduced price is a loss of quality. Read more...
You say tomato, I say tomahto - but however you say it, what is rarely recognized is how effective a natural medicine the gold old tomato is.
Free radicals be gone!
One of the best-known health benefits of eating tomatoes is their high Lycopene content. Lycopene is a vital antioxidant that helps in the fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other kinds of health complications and diseases.
Free radicals in the body can be flushed out with high levels of Lycopene, and the tomato is so loaded with this vital antioxidant that it actually derives its rich redness from the nutrient.
Lycopene is not a naturally produced element within the body and the human body requires sources of Lycopene in order to make use of this high-powered antioxidant. While other fruits and vegetables do contain this vital health ingredient, no other fruit or vegetable has the high concentration of Lycopene that the tomato has. Read more...
