Using Essential Oils to Treat Herpes

Filed Under (Alternative Medicine) by Joy Roberts on 15-10-2008

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The Herpes Simplex virus (or HSV) is a difficult disease. It is widely known as incurable, with painful skin lesions on sensitive areas of the body. The lesions reccur more often for some people than others - their ‘outbreaks’ tend to be related to periods of high-stress. Modern medicine does not offer a cure, though there are pharmaceutical preparations available to limit the frequency and duration of HSV outbreaks. With a reputation as ‘incurable’, ‘painful’, ‘not-so-pretty’, and varieties described as ‘oral and labial’ or ‘genital’, the disease can be a little challenging and embarrasing to say the least.

I’ve been through this personally - for many years, I had painful outbreaks that began with extremely painful cold sores on the roof of my mouth, then regularly manifested as smaller sores on my lips and gums. I’ve struggled with how to break the news to female partners, who, thankfully, never made it as big a deal as it seemed to me. Still, I often had those couple of days of feeling like I had a flu, followed by an outbreak - and at what always seemed like the worst of times. Being an athlete, heavy training also provided the ‘heavy stress’ conditions for an outbreak to come on, making it twice as hard to recover from hard workouts.

I tried prescription medicines as well as some natural routes. Lysine, a singular amino acid, helped somewhat, but not all the time. I used significant amounts of lip balm, as sun overexposure also tended to cause outbreaks as well. I thought “I’ve got a lot of years left - will I always have to deal with this?”

Then it so happened I got involved in essential oils - the powerful aromatic compounds distilled in small amounts from plants. You’ve probably heard of them - Lavender oil, Sandalwood, Frankincense, etc. They’re getting to be fairly common these days. And then one day I stumbled onto research being performed with a particularly rare essential oil called ‘Melissa’ or ‘Lemon Balm’. Melissa is steam distilled from the leaves of the Melissa herb - and in very small quanitities. The plant yields a small amount of oil relative to all the other aromatic plant species out there. Research has been being performed in Europe for several years applying Melissa oil to herpes outbreaks, with very interesting results. In fact, one German pharmaceutical company extracted the ‘active’ component of the oil and sold it in a prescription preparation for use by herpes ’sufferers’.

Perhaps the most impressive statement about the efficacy of Melissa on herpes outbreaks was made by Dr. Dietrich Wabner, a German scientist at the Technical University of Munich - he reported that a ‘one time’ application of ‘true’ Melissa oil could lead to a complete remission of outbreaks. A cure! It seemed expensive for a little bottle of clear liquid, but not so when compared to any other medicine - and the possibility of a ‘complete remission of outbreaks’! I’d figured I had nothing to lose.

Searching further, I found a regimine for the oils’ use. Melissa might not lead to a complete remission in just one application - other healers were finding success when the oil was applied to the affected area when an outbreak felt ‘imminent’. The oil was applied perhaps three times per day during the outbreak; this was repeated the next several times the user thought an outbreak may be coming on, and through the duration of the skin healing. My outbreaks were usually on my tongue at that point (though they started on the palate of my mouth). I would get a very fatigued feeling for a few days, then my tongue would get what seemed like individual taste buds that would feel as though they were burnt (and yes, I have had medical confirmation as to their cause). I also had lesions on my lip, but not as often. So I began the Melissa oil program - just one drop in my mouth a few times a day - and thankfully I actually liked the taste!

Well, perhaps the single dose worked for some folks, but I wasn’t quite so fortunate - though I was certainly not discouraged. The history of Melissa and it’s healing powers was renoun, and I kept up with the program. Despite continuing to have outbreaks, they were shorter, and they seemed to occur less frequently. And after a while, it dawned on me - the outbreaks had stopped completely! And believe me, my life has been no less stressful - more so if anything. Also, while outbreaks do tend to happen less freqently for some over time, I had been living with this for 15 years and they were still fairly regular. But no matter how stressful my days were, how heavy my weight training sessions or other athletic endeavors, the outbreaks have not returned!

For more sensitive skin (I do not have direct experience with the genital variety of the disease - however, the liturature does not make a distiction as the oil’s efficacy) Melissa can be diluted in a carrier oil like Hazelnut or Rosehip Seed. The dilution can be down to 10% (or even much less say some practitioners) of the total concentration and still be just as effective. PLEASE NOTE: taking any essential oil orally, and undiluted certainly, should be done with caution - pay attention to your own reaction and proceed accordingly. However, used in a carrier oil or directly, the protocol should be followed as closely as possible - apply just enough oil to cover the area a few times a day as soon as you feel an outbreak looming, and continue use until the lesions have completely healed. Repeat this the next several times an outbreak is imminent. There are no guarantees, but others have reportedly also had complete remission of the outbreaks using this method.

Another variety of Herpes virus is known as Shingles. This causes sore and weeping lesions of the skin. Sufferers have found relief with Ravensara essential oil (also considered a powerful anti-viral) mixed half-and-half with Tamanu nut or Callophylum oil. The Tamanu acts to sooth and nourish the skin while the Ravensara oil acts on the virus itself. I have not seen evidence of complete remission of shingles using this blend, but have heard of many folks finding significant relieve using this combination.

Finally, when buying Melissa essential oil, buy it from a trusted source - the oil has been adulterated because of it’s high cost. The substitute - a blend of Lemongrass and other oils - will not have the same effect. Look for ‘True’ Melissa, or better yet, organic ‘true’ Melissa. There are about 25 drops per milliliter, and you only need one drop per application, so a few milliliters will go a long way. If you decide to try this natural healing oil, or to recommend it to others, I wish you - or they - the best of results.

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A Healthy Acupuncture

Filed Under (Alternative Medicine) by Bi Kun tan on 14-10-2008

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Sometime medicine prescribed by a doctor just doesnat seem to work. So a person will have to think outside the box for that one thing that will be the cure. Something that people may resort to is acupuncture. You may have heard of this but you might not know exactly what it is and why itas used?

Acupuncture is used with Chinese herbs and medicines to help heal. Although, it was developed as an ancient Chinese method, acupuncture is still used today to help treat medical issues. It continues to heal people all over the world when they need to resort to acupuncture.

Now you are probably wondering how does acupuncture work? It works by inserting many needles under the skin. These needles are carefully inserted in precise locations on the body and when theyare inserted properly, aches and pain will vanish.

Many people are hesitant to accept the use of acupuncture. It takes a great deal of skill and research to master the art. There are classes that use models for practice to ensure that the technique is learned completely. If the needles are not placed in the exact position, more pain could be inflicted on the patient.

For example, if a person seeks acupuncture to relieve pain in their arm, and sees a person who is not certified and is not trained in the proper techniques, this person could recommend the wrong area. This untrained person could apply acupuncture to the arm and the result is nerve damage to the patients arm leaving them with less feeling for the rest of their life.

It is important to get treatment from a well trained professional because they will alleviate your pain by using the correct acupuncture techniques. The Chinese developed this treatment specifically for treating pain and stress. So far, it seems like the technique has worked.

Recent medical breakthroughs have enabled it to be used for more than just certain ailments. The list of ailments that you can use it for is constantly growing as patients seek alternatives to traditional medicines and healing practices. Today, acupuncture is mostly used for ailments such as: arthritis, back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and also sciatica.

Now you should have an idea of what acupuncture really is. It is a technique developed by the Chinese to treat both minor and major aches and pains. In fact, if you are desperate, this treatment may work for you when medications arenat helping.

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Alopecia Aromatherapy Recipe for Promoting Hair Growth

Filed Under (Alternative Medicine) by Jennie Geaney on 07-10-2008

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Your hair is probably one of the first things a person notices about you, and if you suffer from a condition such as alopecia that causes hair loss, you may prefer to wear a hat to hide your condition. Alopecia can stem from a multitude of things. Why not try an alopecia aromatherapy recipe before researching the internet or drugstores.

Hair loss can result from a number of health conditions such as hormone imbalances, lack of proper nutrition, lack of proper hair care and even stress. These conditions, when not resulting in alopecia, are often treated with essential oils used in aromatherapy. With this is mind, it makes sense then that an alopecia aromatherapy recipe would have a direct impact on your stress levels, any hormonal imbalance or malnutrition.

An alopecia aromatherapy recipe is one made from essential oils, which have been used for millennia to treat common ailments, and for that reason it is gaining many believers. If stress can be controlled by using the scents of chamomile, clary sage and ylang ylang then putting it in hair care products might also reduce stress. Due to the calming effects of thyme and rosemary, they tend to do well in an alopecia aromatherapy recipe, especially for those who experience hormone imbalances.

When it is time to mix up your alopecia aromatherapy recipe, you cannot use any essential oils directly onto your scalp. Rather, you must blend them with carrier oil as most essential oils should not be used straight onto skin. Almond, coconut as well as olive oil are all carrier oils that are extremely complimentary to essential oils.

The majority of the alopecia aromatherapy recipes should be mixed in a container that will also be the applicator such like a squeeze or spray bottle. This allows for less mess as well as a way to apply the aromatherapy treatment directly onto the scalp without making a mess. You may stain clothing and some surfaces, if you’re not careful, when mixing and applying essential oils.

Into your bottle of carrier oil, add five drops each of thyme, ylang, ylang, and rosemary essential oils. Use only 2 droplets of lavendar, thyme, chamomile, cedar wood and clay sage, and you will have all that is required for your alopecia aromatherapy recipe. Mixing the different essential oils together with the carrier oil and then placing that on a hidden area on you skin to make sure there are no major and unexpected breakouts is a vital step.

The most effective method to employ your alopecia aromatherapy recipe is to gently rub several drops onto your scalp to invigorate the hair follicles and hopefully promote new hair growth. It is recommended that you study essential oils and their healing properties in order to find what will work for your situation.

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Energy Healing: Three Proven Techniques

Filed Under (Alternative Medicine) by Quincy Lessinger on 07-10-2008

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Have you ever heard of energy healing? Many have heard this term, and each person will have their own views and description based on their experience.

Modern languages do not contain many words to help explain or express the subtle nature of energy healing. In fact many of the words we commonly hear are not English words, but are words derived from eastern cultures.

The word chakra, for example, comes from the Sanskrit language, an ancient eastern culture. Chakra means wheel. The energy in a chakra turns, much like a wheel, and can be perceived as spinning by a clairvoyant. Another word is clairvoyant, which means clear seeing or clear vision.

Acupuncture is one form of energy healing, and is based on the understanding of the energy meridian system known in Chinese medicine. This system, much like electrical lines in the body, has been known and practiced for thousands of years. In more recent times our modern western technologies have confirmed these energy lines, finding that there are differences in the subtle electrical impulses at the different acupuncture points.

Another form of energy healing is Reiki. Reiki is used not just by energy healers, but by nurses and doctors as a complimentary treatment. Reiki involves using universal energy to help clear energy blocks and release obsolete thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Studies show that prayer is another effective form of energy healing. A thoughtful prayer expresses positive, thoughtful intent. Prayer has been shown to be effective even when the recipient does not know that others have focused on their wellness.

A shroud of mystery still surrounds energy healing. Is it possible to heal the body through thought and intent? Many believe it is not just possible, but that our thoughts are the leading force in restoring and maintaining health. Throughout time there has been a dividing line between those who believe in those subtle forces, and those who do not. Aside from the arguments we find that energy healing really does work.

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Acupuncture: Say Goodbye To Those Diseases

Filed Under (Alternative Medicine) by Max Foggleman on 06-10-2008

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All parallel treatment methods available today in that acupuncture, tops the list certainly. China believes that acupuncture Muscat. Acupuncture is exactly what is and how it can be used to relieve pain? The following paragraphs attempt to answer this question.

Chinese people believe that the nature, composition, two forces that oppose each other ‘-’ and ‘Yang’. Chinese people refer to the flow of energy as a ‘gas’. The route, where ‘gas’ Following is called’ Meridian ‘. There are many meridians in the body.

Every meridian consists of at least one organ. The Chinese believe that any hindrance to the flow of aQia results in the creation of an imbalance between the two opposing force (ayina and ayanga) resulting in illness. There is a complicated network of over four hundred acupuncture points on the human body.

Made of thin metal needles used in acupuncture therapy. \”Understood the pressure points, and the appropriate methods for diagnosis and treatment of patients\” is very important, every acupuncturist. The first thing, a acupuncturists must do is identify the location of a mobile improper ‘gas’.

A number of acupuncture points for use in the treatment depends on a number of factors such as age of the patient and the health status of patients. There are a number of techniques used to stimulate while the application of acupuncture.

Auricular and electrical acupuncture are the two most popular stimulation techniques used in acupuncture. The word aauriculara means arelating to the eara. You might be surprised to know that auricular acupuncture can cure aacnea. However, only an experienced acupuncturist should be consulted if you want to be subjected to an acupuncture session.

aUnderstanding pressure points and there proper methods used to diagnose and treat patientsa is not a childas play. It takes years of study and practical research to become an able acupuncturist. There are a number of aacupuncture schoolsa in the world today.

There are many sites specialized in the article focus on \”understanding the pressure points, and the appropriate methods for diagnosis and treatment of patients.\” Acupuncture is a better treatment. Acupuncture has proven time and again, it has the power to cure some diseases.

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Chakra Sound Secrets Revealed!

Filed Under (Alternative Medicine) by Nisal Karuiyaratna on 03-10-2008

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The chakra is a Sanskrit word that literally means a spinning wheel or vortex. Its other meaning are the seven chakras found in the human body which corresponds to the glandular systems of the body. Each chakra is a center of spinning energy where the first chakra is found at the base of the spine while the seventh, at the crown.

As the chakra is a center of spinning energy and something that moves, it causes vibrations. These vibrations cause sound and this is the reason why there is vibration in different parts of the body through chakra sounds of varying frequencies.

Seven different chakra sounds come from the seven chakras. Colors also vibrate with the sound at different frequencies. There are different colors associated with the different chakras and it is the combination of the chakra sound and color that restores balance in chakras. This in turn improves health.

Sound healing using chakra sounds is easy to do; all that is needed is you and your voice to make you feel clearer, better and calmer within minutes. All chakra sounds should be soft and gentle, for no longer than five minutes each.

1. Sound healing starts with the deepest sound you can make, UH. This is to be done with eyes closed and attention concentrated on the base chakra of your spinal base. With this sound, you have to note the sound resonance in the body in the chakra, and not from your throat. This chakra sound can be visualized with red color and should be said for a minute or two.

2. The second chakra sound comes from the second chakra found about three inches below the naval. The chant for this chakra sound is OOO which can be complimented with the color orange. Eyes have to be closed for one to two minutes when chanting to realize the balancing of this chakra with other chakras.

3. OH is the chakra sound from the third chakra, the navel chakra. This chakra is located in the naval area and its complimenting color is the color yellow. This chakra sound starts softly and gently but is of a higher tone than the previous sound.

4. AH is the sound people cry out when in love, and is also the chakra sound for the heart chakra. This chakra is located in the middle of the chest, and is related to love. It is associated with the color green and has to be started with a soft and gentle sound that has a higher pitch than the previous chakra sound.

5. The chakra sound for the throat chakra is EYE which is complemented by the color blue and is to be chanted at a higher pitch than previous sounds.

6. The chakra sound for the third eye found in the forehead between and slightly higher than the two eyes is AYE. The color that goes with this chakra sound is indigo. The chakra sound has to start with a soft and gentle tone, but with a higher pitch than the last sounds.

7. The crown chakra, found at the top of the head, demands the highest sound you can make. This chakra sound is EEE and is complemented with purple and starts by making the highest EEE sound possible. Like other chakra sounds, this chakra sound also starts soft and gentle.

The eyes have to be closed when chanting all chakra sounds with attention concentrated on the different chakras. This focus on the chakra starts projecting the chakra sound from the chakra. And the resonance from the sound chakras helps in the balance and alignment of the each chakra with other chakras.

After the exercise, you are sure to feel light headed. It is better to relax or meditate after this to process your experience and realize the actual benefits you gain through chakra sounds.

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