Every now and then, I think it is important to refresh our minds with how and why we use essential oils. This allows us to once again, regain our focus, and move forward in life with less stress and anxiety. It shows us the correct methods of using essential oils.

It also gives us the background of where they come from, and how we obtain them. All of this is important, and goes a long way in the therapeutic healing of aroma.

Many plants contain volatile compounds, i.e. essential oils, that we extract from the flowers, seeds, bark, roots, and even the peels.

It is in these oils, which we extract, where the healing properties are contained. Some of these properties are antiseptic, warming, soothing, calming, stimulating, and antispasmodic.

The quality of the oil depends on a few items. First, plant species ,i.e. the region, soil condition, and the climate in which the plant was grown. Second, the time of the day the plant material was harvested. And, third, the extraction method used and the storage.

It is believed that plants grown organically or collected in the wild yield the highest quality oils. Extracting the oils is done through various methods, but steam distillation and cold pressing are the best. Avoid any synthetic oils or those extracted with chemical solvents.

It takes a large amount of material for extraction, so this is a very labor intensive and expensive process. BUY from reputable places.

Applications

Steam inhalation: Add 5 drops of an essential oil to a bowl of steaming water. Drape a towel over your head and hold your face over the bowl. Breathe in deeply. This is especially good for sinus conditions.

Dry inhalation: Put 1-3 drops of an essential oil on a cloth, and hold up to your nose. Breathe in deeply.

Healing Compress: Add 5 drops of essential oil to 1/2 cup of hot water or cold water. Dip a cloth in the water, wring it out and apply where necessary. The hot press is good for cramps and the cold press is good for fevers and headaches, or even sunburns.

Humidifiers: Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to a humidifier or vaporizer. This will help fight symptoms of colds, bronchitis, and asthma.

Herbal Sauna: Use essential oils in the sauna to aid the lungs and help strengthen the immune system. Add 5 drops of essential oil, such as tea tree, to 1 cup of water and pour over the heated sauna stones. Just a suggestion – if the sauna uses lava rocks on an electric heater, it may not be a good idea to pour water in this situation.

Some Popular Oils

Peppermint – soothes respiratory infections, aids circulation, fights
inflammation, relieves flatulence and indigestion.

Tea Tree – Acts as a, antiseptic, is antiviral, is antibacterial, is antifungal,
helps heal acne, sunburns, and even infections.

Lavender – Is an antibiotic, soothes headaches, and helps heal wounds, and repels insects.

Storage Tip

Store essential oils in opaque glass bottles in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate citrus oils. Label clearly. Properly stored essential oils will keep well over a year. Please, just remember, keep all essential oils away from children. Using some of the above techniques and information, you can really use essential oils to have a more positive effect on your well-being.

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Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Aromatherapy
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Alot of people who got sulzer hip implants used in their hip cup replacement operations are witnessing that there are negative ramifications that far exceed the normal expectations for recovery. These implant recipients are experiencing a lot of needless pain for longer periods of time, facing revision surgical processes and enlarged medical costs, and losing revenue by not physically being able to work at their official jobs. Although Zimmer Holdings, Inc. is demanding that that their implant is not imperfect and not to be held accountable for the faulth cup hip implants, many implant recipients are filing cases against them and obtaining settlements.

During October, 2008 Zimmer declared that it had set aside $47.5 million to pay for claims they had filed against them and received. Many docs are not convinced that the hip implant is not faulty as the company has suggested. In Point Of Fact, when Zimmer tendered on-line education to physicians in order to instruct them what was supposedly more correct techniques for executing the implant operation, approximately half of the MD’s declined to participate. Hence, the whole situation continues to be irritating for all doctors participating, but none more than the hundreds of people who are facing revision surgical operation due to the problems with their implant experiencing looseness from the socket.

These suffering individuals definitely merit some assistance and restitution which obviously is why product liability lawyers are telling them to start the lawsuit process. zimmer durom cup hip implant has been paying out of court for some of these claims. Even So, even if the settlement they are being offered seems like it could be a air settlement, in most cases poor people are deciding too fast and without clause put in place for on-going problems if it happens again. If they don’t hold off and wait, to find out what an actual case is worth, people might find themselves paying thousands of dollars from their own pocket when further complications return.

For anyone who realizes they probably have a claim against Zimmer needs to start peering into it. If you think you may qualify, you should probably call a lawyer to be certain. Look for one that operates nationally and who has a main focus on litigation against faulty medical devices. This law firm has gone so far as to setup a special section to do the research and handle the claims against Zimmer and win substantial settlements for their clients.

If your orthopedic surgeon breaks the news that will have to have a revision operation to correct your Zimmer Durom hip replacement device, contact an lawyer right away.

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To stretch or not to stretch…This is a question that has been posed by many people in their quest to eliminate repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, guyon’s syndrome, tendonitis and many other upper extremity disorders.

The answer is yes, stretching in most cases is important in order to increase the length of tight, restrictive tissues. But there is a catch. Lets use the wrist and forearm as an example. If you stretch and lengthen one side of the hand and forearm, say the front side, you need to strengthen and shorten the opposing side, or back of the hand and forearm. If you just stretch one side and then do not perform exercises to the opposing muscle group, the tissues that were stretched go right back to where they were as there is nothing stopping them from returning back to their original position.

This is where the strengthening exercises come in. By contracting and shortening the opposing muscle group, or back of hand and forearm, the length created through stretching the front of the hand and forearm is maintained, keeping the muscles from returning to their original position.

Stretching alone is NOT the answer. A well-rounded solution is to perform both stretches and exercises in order to create balance around the joint. This is true with ANY and ALL joints. Be aware of the following when you implement a stretching program:

• Perform stretches while in a properly aligned position.

• Don’t strain or stretch too far-never stretch to the point of pain.

• Increase the stretch only after you feel yourself / muscles relax.

• Breathe slowly while stretching.

• Do not hold your breath while stretching.

• Do not overstretch beyond a point to where you feel pain.

• Hold each stretch for 15-20 seconds to allow the muscle to relax.

• Repeat each stretch 2-3 times.

• Think about the area being stretched (Be in tune with your body).

• If you feel pain ease off to a more comfortable position.

• If pain continues consult your doctor.

• Stretch within your limits.

• Your flexibility may vary daily so do not try to overdo it if your body says “no”.

• Adjust each stretch to your own level of flexibility.

• Stretching is important to maintain flexibility so be sure to stretch as least 3-days per week.

• Follow up exercises are important to maintain the effects of the stretch. Perform these exercises immediately to the opposing muscle group(s) that was just stretched in order to maintain structural balance.

Stay Healthy – Your Health is in YOUR Hands!

Jeff Anliker, LMT, is a Therapist and Inventor of Therapeutic Exercise Products that are utilized by Corporations, Consumers and Medical Facilities around the world for the prevention and rehabilitation of repetitive strain injuries. repetitive-strain.com

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The word, vitamin came from Vita in Latin which means life and the -amin
suffix is short for amine, an organic compounds containing nitrogen as the
key atom in the amine functional group. Most of the time, the term Vitamin
is collectively referred to as organic molecule whose insufficiency in the
diet can result in disease thus acquiring vitamins are reduced only at diet.
From the span of several years, several vitamins along with its sources have
been discovered.

Retinol or what is commonly called vitamin A is a fat-soluble, antioxidant
vitamin that can help improve or maintain good vision and bone growth.
Vitamin A can be sourced from different foods. Cod liver oil is one of the
main sources of vitamin A. Egg, butter, whole milk, carrots, spinach,
squash, breakfast cereals and sweet potato are foods rich in Vitamin A.
Insufficiency could result to night blindness or sometimes referred to as
impaired dark adaptation. Vitamin A overdose could result to death. Regular
dietary allowance for regular adult is 900mcg a day or 3000iu.

Thiamine (thiamin) or previously called Vitamin B1 is another form of
vitamin essential to the body that is water-soluble B-complex vitamin. It is
a coenzyme that is an organic non-protein molecule that is a functional part
of an enzyme. It functions in the metabolism of carbohydrates and functions
in the pentose phosphate pathway to synthesize NADPH and the pentose sugars
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Riboflavin or vitamin B2 is sourced from milk, cheese, leafy green
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could be acquired in several fruits and vegetables such as broccoli,
tomatoes, mushrooms and more. It can also be sourced from chicken, fish,
milk and eggs, nuts and grains. Deficiency causes pallegra which often
results to the four Ds: dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death. Other
Vitamin B include: pantothenic acid or vitamin B5, vitamin B6 that comes in
pyridoxine and pyridoxamine, biotin or vitamin H or B7, folic acid or
vitamin B9, and Cyanocobalamin, also known as Cobalamin or vitamin B12.

Vitamin C or the ascorbic acid that can be acquired in numerous citrus
fruits like lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit, tomatoes, and potatoes,
vegetables, meat and fishes can prevent scurvy.

Vitamin D comes in many forms: Vitamin D1 or Lamisterol, Vitamin D2 or
Ergocalciferol, vitamin D3 or Calciferol, Vitamin D4 or Dihydrotachysterol,
and Vitamin D5 or 7-dehydrositosterol. All these prevent the Rickets,
Osteomalacia, muscle weakness and pain.

The vitamin E or the Tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in eight
form: alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-, and four tocotrienols (also alpha-,
beta-, gamma- and delta-). Commonly used as skin lotions and creams, vitamin
E aids skin healing and reducing scarring after injuries such as burns.

Finally, we have the Vitamin K or the Naphthoquinone that helps in
posttranslational modification of certain proteins, mostly required for
blood coagulation.

With a normal supply of these vitamins, the human is maintained healthy and
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Deciding on a web host can be a daunting task at first, but hopefully these tips will help you to find the best host to suit your requirements.

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For all of my readers that live in any of the four-season zones, I would like to ask how was your disposition and energy level to do things during this past October? And what about your health during the same season? Hope you didn’t forget to boost your happiness and attitude with the bliss of Walnut essence.

The Bach Flower Remedies are a system of 38 flower essences that corrects emotional imbalances as negative emotions are replaced with positive ones. Bach Flower Remedies are the original form of Flower Essence Therapy, which Dr. Edward Bach, a medical Harley Street genious, originated in the 1930’s.

The outstanding characteristic of the Bach Flower Remedies is that they have gained the recognition of doing for the emotional body what Homeopathics do forthe physical body. With their help, a forgotten part of our body/spirit temple can be rescued as most of the people still believe we are just made of flesh and blood, ignoring recent researches that link emotions to the immune system.

The Bach Flower Remedies resonate with the emotional body to re-establish balance and harmony in the physical body.
It is also my duty to say that the Bach Flower Remedies are safe for everyone, including children, pregnant women, animals, elderly and plants. Each flower essence aids a specific emotion, so the best results to balance your emotions comes from the moment you honestly describe and specify to yourself what the feeling or mood is that you are going through at a determined time.

You can take the flower essences individually or mix them together to match the way you feel. And please be advised that the Bach Flower Remedies along with any medical attention give the perfect stability to our body, mind and soul.

Agrimony – mental torture behind a cheerful face.

Aspen – fear of unknown things.

Beech – intolerance.

Centaury – inability to say “no”.

Cerato – lack of trust in one’s own decisions.

Cherry Plum – fear of the mind giving way.

Chestnut Bud – failure to learn from mistakes.

Chicory – selfish, possessive love.

Clematis – dreaming of the future without working in the present.

Crab Apple – cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred.

Elm – overwhelmed by responsibility.

Gentian – discouragement after a setback.

Gorse – hopelessness and despair.

Heather – self-centeredness and self concern.

Holly – hatred, envy and jealousy.

Honeysuckle – living in the past.

Hornbeam – procrastination, tiredness at the thought of doing something.

Impatiens – impatience.

Larch – lack of confidence and self-esteem.

Mimulus – fear of known things.

Mustard – deep gloom for no reason.

Oak – the plodder who keeps going past the point of exhaustion.

Olive – exhaustion following mental or physical effort.

Pine – guilt.

Red Chestnut – over-concern for the welfare of loved ones.

Rock Rose – terror and fright.

Rock Water – self-denial, rigidity and self-repression.

Scleranthus – inability to choose between alternatives.

Star of Bethlehem – shock.

Sweet Chestnut – Extreme mental anguish, when everything has been tried and there is no light left.

Vervain – over-enthusiasm.

Vine – dominance and inflexibility.

Walnut – protection from change and unwanted influences.

Water Violet – pride and aloofness.

White Chestnut – unwanted thoughts and mental arguments.

Wild Oat – uncertainty over one’s direction in life.

Wild Rose – drifting, resigntation, apathy.

Willow – self-pity and resentment.

Rescue Remedy

Dr. Bach also created an emergency combination containing five flower remedies – Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose and Clematis which can be used to help you cope with immediate everyday situations such as going to the dentist, interviews, making a complaint or wedding day nerves.

It can also help in times of crisis or trauma such as bereavement, a relationship breakdown or redundancy.

You can get all the Bach Flowers Essences through many online shops or in your nearest botanical store.

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Suffering from high blood pressure and looking for an alternative way to reduce your blood pressure without drugs and invasive treatment? A new medical mechanism is seemingly revolutionizing breathing techniques and has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure.

According to a clinical overview by Doctors William Elliott, Joseph Izzo, and Henry Black, a new blood-pressure reducing device called RESPeRATE(R) (by InterCure, Inc.), comprised of a “…control box (about the size of a paperback book) containing a microprocessor, a belt-type respiration sensor (which functions as a respiration sensor), and headphones (to provide feedback to the patient);1 shows promise for noninvasive treatment for reducing blood pressure significantly.

How does it work? This small mechanism provides sessions of device-guided breathing to its patients. Analyzing breath rate and pattern, the microprocessor creates uniquely individualized melodies in the form of two specific tones. One tone is created for inhalation, the other for exhalation. The purpose of the instrument is to gradually have the patient synchronize his breathing rate to about ten (10) breaths per minute. Memory is stored in the microprocessor to show how often and how long the device has been utilized; and whether regimen was completely followed by patient.

In several, different studies, the device was used at intervals of fifteen (15) minutes per day for eight (8) weeks. Blood pressure control was significantly displayed in the groups using this innovative device. Findings showed that after 3-5 weeks of device-guided breathing, sustained reduction of blood pressure was achieved.

Per the overview, RESPeRATE(TM) can be used for the reduction of stress and as a complementary therapy for hypertension; and can be used in combination with conventional and alternative/natural interventions.

In closing, proper use of this device leads to guided, slower breathing which subsequently reduces blood pressure. Having no adverse effects, this new product may become key to naturally altering breathing patterns and help prolong heart health and overall wellbeing.

(To read the complete overview, visit: www.resperate.com/discover/clinical_evidence.aspx)

Reference:

1. Resperate.com
2. HeartcenterOnline.com

DISCLAIMER: Information provided by HolisticJunction.com is intended for educational purposes only and should not substitute advice provided by a licensed health professional.

Seeking Noninvasive Treatment for High Blood Pressure
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Report by C. Bailey-Lloyd

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C. Bailey-Lloyd – Author of “Somewhere Along the Beaten Path”

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