I live in Colorado where we are having a very dry season-lots of warm days and dust and pollen floating around to make hay fever sufferers run for the decongestants and allergy medicines. STOP! Enough with the drugs that have harmful effects on the body! Nature can actually help. Yes, nature has given us the pollen that is causing the problem but nature also provides the cure in the form of essential oils.

Hay fever is an allergic reaction triggered by airborne allergens like pollen, animal hair, feathers, dust mites, etc that cause the body to release extra histamines. It’s the histamines that cause inflammation of the nasal passages and sinus-related areas. Sneezing is generally a first sign and I don’t just mean an occasional sneeze-but sneezing fits. A more serious form of respiratory allergy is asthma.

What Can Essential Oils Do to Help?

German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is probably the best single oil remedy. It is actually in the daisy family and is high is oxides. This chamomile is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, relaxant and anesthetic. For nasal allergies, you might want to diffuse this oil or take it internally in capsules. I wouldn’t advise making this into a tea-the German variety has a harsher taste than the Roman variety which is sweeter and more palatable. Besides, one drop will make about 30 cups of chamomile tea.

The Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a good second choice. This variety is much lighter in color-pale bluish yellow as compared to the German chamomile’s dark bluish black color. The Roman Chamomile is known for its relaxing qualities, is antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory and detoxifies the blood and liver. This one is so mild that you could put a few drops on your wrists or under your nose, diffuse it or take it as a dietary supplement. Unlike the German variety, the Roman chamomile is high in esters.

Here are two more suggestions for essential oils. Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) is known far and wide for its anti-allergic properties, that is unless you are sensitive to lavender. Lavender is good for respiratory infections, as well as being helpful for allergies. It is antiseptic, antifungal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and is vasodilating and a great relaxant.

My other suggestion is wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens). Wintergreen has antispasmodic properties, is highly anti-inflammatory, a vasodilator, has analgesic and anesthetic properties. Its primary ingredient is Methy Salicylate which makes it excellent for pain relief.

Do you have a quality diffuser? I don’t mean a candle burner but a diffuser that puts micro-droplets into the air. You will need a good diffuser when trying to help with airborne allergies. Want to learn more about how essential oils can help you maintain your health?

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A synergy blend of essential oils is often more effective for helping to promote symptomatic relief and healing than any single essential oil. The best pure essential oils to use in a synergy blend for allergy relief, along with a brief explanation for why each oil is so effective, include: Blue Tansy, Spikenard, Rosemary and Lemongrass.

METHODS OF APPLICATION FOR BEST RESULTS:

METHOD 1: Dispense 15 drops of your allergy relief synergy blend into a 1 ounce bottle of carrier oil, shake your allergy relief dilution well and allow to synergize for 24 hours, or longer as time permits.

Dispense 1-3 drops of your allergy relief dilution, inhale and apply to tender points of your sinus, chest, upper back and abdominal areas. The oils will enter through the neurovascular gateways located in these areas to effectively trigger your relaxation response for allergy relief.

A Note About Carrier Oils: I highly recommend pure light coconut oil as the ideal carrier oil. Coconut oil is fully metabolized by the body and, unlike most oils, not absorbed into the fatty cells and tissues of the body, making it an ideal carrier for essential oils to move through the fat cells beneath the dermis and into the blood vessels serving muscles, etc. As well Light Coconut oil remains liquid at room temperature and, because of its light consistency, will not clog skin pores, making it suitable to use on sensitive or problem skin.

METHOD 2: Steam Inhalation ~ Add 4-8 drops of your allergy relief synergy blend to a large bowl of steaming hot water, put a towel over your head to capture the steam. Close your eyes and inhale until water cools or until you stop smelling the oil. Repeat, if necessary, every 4-5 hours. Relieves inflammation and sinus congestion and helps you to breath easier.

METHOD 3: Humidifier (cool mist) ~ Add from 6-8 drops of your synergy blend to the water of your humidifier. Add the essential oils 2-3 times during the day, if running continuously. WARNING Essential Oils can damage humidifier plastic and rubber parts.

PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic copies of aromatic oils, but these are not recommended for therapeutic use. For best results purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have been tested and are pesticide free.

Holistic MindBody Therapy, including pure essential oils, are gentle, noninvasive complementary forms of health care for balancing and synchronizing your body, mind and spirit and a natural, safe and effective way to enhance your health and well-being. Holistic health care may produce satisfying results where other methods have failed. Please consult with your physician regarding serious health concerns and do not attempt to self diagnose.

KG has developed massage training and holistic health programs for the spa industry, health clubs and clinics, schools, resorts, as well as for individual clients. She is a MindBody Therapist and Health Educator with advanced certification and training in Bowen Therapy, BodyTalk and Aromatherapy. She is the owner of Springhill Wellness Center and the Founder & Director of PurePlant Essentials aromatherapy products.

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Young Living makes a blend called R.C. which works amazingly well for asthma. I’ve seen it stop an asthma attack in its tracks, and it is powerful in opening tightened airways and reducing wheezing. When used in conjunction with another blend, Raven, it works to give long-lasting relief.

My husband suffers with asthma, and the combination of Young Living essential oils, high vitamin cod liver oil, fairly high doses of vitamin C during allergy season, and plenty of raw milk which studies have shown has a protective affect against asthma, have worked to keep him off his inhaler for two years now. The high vitamin cod liver oil contains vitamins A and D, which supports lung tissue and the immune system and vitamin C is helpful during any kind of allergy response.

My children occasionally get bronchial congestion from colds, and R.C. works amazingly well to help them breathe at night and stop excessive coughing. They also have never had to go on antibiotics for a secondary infection, so I believe that the essential oils help to bolster immunity so that your body helps to fight off disease more effectively. I sometimes put R.C. or simply peppermint in a cold mist diffuser in their rooms when they have colds, and this helps to relieve congestion and help their sleep. Cold mist diffusers disperse tiny particles of essential oils in the air so that they can be inhaled without heating them to high temperatures. In fact, essential oils should never be burned because they contain small amounts of volatile organic compounds which can be toxic when heated.

R.C. works well for ear infections, sinus infections, and I’ve heard many testimonials to its ability to heal pain from bone spurs and bunions. Its fragrance is powerfully bracing, and I’ve seen people be amazed over and over again at how two drops in the palms deeply inhaled can penetrate through congested sinuses and lungs in order to assist in normal breathing.

It’s not in human nature to believe that something so simple can be so effective. What’s so intriguing to me is that it seems that nature has supplied us with the tools necessary for good health if we simply take the time to explore them. It’s a bit of a shift to use an essential oil instead of cough syrup, for example, but once you make that shift, it becomes second nature, and it’s hard to imagine using anything else.

I’m especially grateful to have come in contact with Young Living essential oils for my children’s sake. They have at their fingertips a myriad of tools that will help relieve symptoms so that they never get used to using over the counter stuff. They are learning to listen to their bodies and respond in a way that works in harmony with nature, and gives no side effects. They enjoy using the oils because they smell good and when all is said and done, it’s fun.

Lisa Fyfe, M.S., is a former high school English teacher turned stay-at-home-mom. Her interests include delicious, whole food as natural medicine, nutrition, and parenting as a path to spiritual growth. She is a Reiki Master, essential oil healer, and also runs a website that documents her natural recovery from depression, at [http://www.Holistic-Treatment-for-Depression.com/Thieves.html], “Your Daily Foothold to Happiness.”

Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is prevalent this time of year. It can be triggered by airborne allergens like pollen, animal hair, feathers and even dust mites found in our homes and places of work. The body reacts by producing lots of histamines which in turn causes inflammation of the nasal passages and sinus-related areas. We get red-itchy eyes, our nose runs, and we sneeze sometimes repeatedly. A more serious form of respiratory allergy is asthma which will involve the chest and lungs with wheezing. i tend to get the sneezing attacks which then causes lots of inflammation.

Most people turn to antihistamines and over-the-counter drugs which can be very hard on the body causing lots of unwanted side-effects. Is there a better solution? Nature actually provides us lots of clues in the form of herbals and essential oils.

Essential Oils Helpful for Hay Fever

German chamomile, wintergreen, lavender and Roman chamomile are all excellent in combating allergic rhinitis. Let’s take a look at how they work. German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is in the daisy family of botanical plants. Chemistry wise, it is high in oxides and is highly anti-inflammatory and considered a relaxant. Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) is 90+% methyl salicylate. It too is highly anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and an analgesic. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is high in esters and alcohols and it too is an analgesic, relaxant, and anti-inflammatory. Finally, let’s look at Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). Unlike its cousin the German Chamomile, Roman chamomile is sweater and milder. Its chemistry is primarily made up of esters. Not surprising, Roman chamomile is a relaxant, antispasmodic and an anti-inflammatory. So the commonality among these oils is their ability to stop inflammation and to relax spasms and calm pain.

What Is the Best Way to Use These Oils for an Allergy Attack?

Inhalation: You can diffuse the oils or directly inhale them. Since I started having an allergy attack a few minutes ago, i am diffusing German chamomile right now and have only sneezed once since I started the diffuser.

Direct application: You can use them undiluted rubbed on the body or diluted and massaged over a larger area of the body. try putting one of the oils directly under your nose or rubbing it on your upper chest.

Dietary ingestion: You can put in capsules and take internally.

Want to know more about using these oils appropriately and safely not only for allergy attacks but for other physical maladies?

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From Linda L. Smith, Director of the Institute of Spiritual Healing & Aromatherapy, a national program in Christian healing.

Blue Tansy’s high azulene content gives it a vivid, deep blue color. It can stain so take care!

Blue Tansy’s delightful scent is warmly herbaceous with a complex sweetness that to me is reminiscent of apples with a hint of spice.

Everyone invariably loves the friendly and inviting scent of Blue Tansy!

Its rapid anti-inflammatory action immediately calms the nervous system and associated muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Blue Tansy’s natural anti-inflammatory action makes it an exceptionally good relaxant.

Use Blue Tansy for relieving muscular aches and pains, sprains and strains, arthritis, rheumatism and sciatica.

Soothes nervous tension and relieves stress!

Blue Tansy is a natural antihistamine with anti-allergic properties.

Research shows Blue Tansy to be especially effective for allergy relief!

Useful in blends for asthma and emphysema due to its bronchio-dilating effect, blending with Lemongrass will enhance this effect.

Strong analgesic properties help reduce any swelling or itching associated with allergies.

Calms dermatitis!

Blue Tansy is excellent first aid remedy for radiation burns from cancer treatment, as well as for inflamed or sun damaged skin.

In Ayurvedic Medicine, an ancient system of healing practiced in India, the sweetly cooling and spicy aroma of Blue Tansy is ideal to regulate and pacify ALL the Doshas or bodymind types. Vata, Pitta and Kapha imbalances respond well to Blue Tansy’s regulating influence.

Symptoms of Vata imbalance are premenstrual syndrome, constipation, insomnia, restlessness, nervousness, anxiety and worry.

Symptoms of Pitta imbalance are high blood pressure, anger, frustration and emotional upsets.

Symptoms of Kapha imbalance are high cholesterol, low metabolic forces, slow to lose weight, fluid retention, stagnation and blockage, lethargy and depression.

BLEND WITH: Lemongrass, Rosemary, Helichrysum, Cypress, Chamomile

PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic copies of aromatic oils, but these are not recommended for therapeutic use. For best results purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have been tested and are pesticide free.

Aromatherapy is a gentle and noninvasive complementary health care system used for balancing and synchronizing your body, mind, spirit and emotions to enhance your health. Properly administered essential oils are a natural, safe and effective way to enhance your health and well-being and can produce satisfying results where other methods have failed. Please consult with your physician regarding serious health concerns and do not attempt to self diagnose.

KG Stiles is a certified aromatherapist practicing in Ashland, OR USA. PurePlant Essentials is her line of pure organic essential oils. Remedies with Blue Tansy

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A couple of centuries ago most people simply had to suffer with any ailment, regardless of the severity. Life expectancy was approximately half of what it is today. Due to the increased knowledge of medical professionals, cures and management medicines have helped improve the quality of life. Unfortunately, the answer usually means prescriptions of pills and ointments. However, nature has already provided essential oils for skin diseases and other maladies.

A simple definition of essential oils does not literally mean it is paramount to improved health. Actually, it is the natural product extracted from plants. Then the oil is used in perfumes, flavorings, and medicinal purposes.

According to Wikipedia, “Various essential oils have been used medicinally at different periods in history. Medical applications proposed by those who sell medicinal oils range from skin treatments to remedies for cancer, and are often based on historical use of these oils for these purposes. . .”

So, essential oils have been around for a long time. People have used the natural qualities of various plants in nature for a long time. But, nature got shoved aside when modern medicine took over. Tired of all the internal and external chemicals needed for symptom relief, the gift of essential oils for skin diseases is being rediscovered, as more physicians strive to find alternative remedies to illnesses and their symptoms.

Although the list is quite lengthy, consider some of the following examples and how they can naturally help individuals who suffer from the discomforts of various skin diseases:

§ Benzoin oil – also known as Friar’s Balsam is used for dermatitis and cracked skin. Taken from the resin of the benzoin tree in Southeast Asia, the substance is solvent extracted.

For dry and cracked skin, combine a teaspoon of jojoba oil, 2 drops of sandalwood oil, and 2 drops of benzoin oil. Plus, users can add 2 drops to a favorite facial cream for better skin tone and firming the skin. However, before applying to cracked hands, feet, elbows and knees, test a small area for allergic reaction.

§ Lavender oil – can be applied directly to the skin as first aid for burns. It helps soothe the pain of the burn and assists in preventing blistering. In addition, it can be used for cuts, blemishes, and insect bites.

§ Manuka oil – according to the Cawthron Institute, the oil lessens reactions to stings and insect bites, while easing the discomfort of itchy and irritated skin. Manuka is used for mild sunburns, oil skin and pimples, fungal infections, chafing and rashes, dandruff, body odor, cuts and scrapes, and athlete’s foot.

§ Camomile oil- comes in both the Roman and German varieties. However, both have properties to aid an assortment of skin ailments. Roman camomile can be used to soothe allergic reactions, dry and itchy skin, dermatitis, eczema, rashes, and wounds. Similarly, German camomile oil helps flaky skin problems like psoriasis, calms allergy symptoms, eczema, dry skin, redness and irritation. In addition, German camomile is touted as a great tissue regenerator.

§ Tea tree oil – the dermatological uses for tea tree oil are numerous. The oil may be used for scrapes and minor cuts. It also soothes the skin after shaving or waxing. Both acne and athlete’s foot can be helped, so its uses for the skin are basically head to toe. Minor burns and chapped lips are soothed. The list goes on for more skin problems and other ailments as well.

§ Mastic oil – comes from the resin of an evergreen shrub or small tree related to the pistachio tree. Its antiseptic properties are used for skin and hair care. The natural remedy is said to help acne, eczema and wounds.

In summary, this list is only a small example of the essential oils that claim to treat the skin for various maladies. The main point is the return of natural treatments as opposed to prescriptions or over-the-counter solutions to dermatological issues. Patients and doctors are recognizing the benefit of a proactive and alternative approach to acne, rashes, allergies, and more. Essential oil for treatment of skin diseases is growing in popularity, instead of synthetic and possibly harsh answer. Take a step back to nature and recognized what your ancestors may have already understood about the medicinal value of essential oils.

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The term “allergy” can be described as an unfavorable reaction by the body triggered by an allergen, which results in an inflamed immune reaction. While some allergic reactions are extremely mild, some reactions can be quite serious and need medical assistance.

For long, anti-histamines and decongestants have been the most recommended therapeutic agents for the treatment of allergy. However, recent research reports suggest the use of fish oil for allergies as an effective therapeutic alternative.

How does allergy happen?

Immune reactions associated with various allergies such as hay fever, asthma, hives, eczema, and psoriasis are primarily inflammatory responses generated by the body in response to potential allergens.

During the process, body releases a number of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids such as PGE2 prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxanes. These chemical messengers attract immune cells to the site of reaction, thereby leading to the production of the antibodies and neutralization of the allergen.

In the process, body experiences a number of symptoms that include fever, sore throat, sneezing, nasal congestion, and headache. In addition, small blisters appear on the affected area, which turns red and starts itching.

It has been proved that with the use of fish oil for allergies, one can conveniently get rid of these symptoms.

How can fish oils be effective against allergies?

According to a recent research study, subjects experiencing asthma-induced immune reactions showed marked improvement in their allergy and breathing symptoms when fed with fish oil supplements.

On the contrary, no such effect was observed in the control group. The reason is because omega-3 oils are extracted from cold water fish. They are known to contain abundant quantities of eicosapentaenoic acids (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) referred as omega 3 fatty acids.

Modern research has proven that omega 3 fatty acids act as potent anti-inflammatory agents and anti-allergic compounds.

Due to use of fish oil for allergies, these essential nutrients neutralize the activity of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids and generate an effective anti-inflammatory reaction, thereby diffusing the immune hyperactivity.

If you’re interested in learning more about the best fish oil for allergies, visit my website, where I share what products I have personally been using daily for several years.

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KG has developed massage training and holistic health programs for the spa industry, health clubs and clinics, schools, resorts, as well as for individual clients. She is a MindBody Therapist and Health Educator with advanced certification and training in Bowen Therapy, BodyTalk and Aromatherapy. She is the owner of Springhill Wellness Center and the Founder & Director of PurePlant Essentials aromatherapy products.

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