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Did you know that essential oils can help with ear infections?

Posted on: July 2nd, 2015

Applying certain essential oils to the ear canal appears to be an effective treatment for ear infections, findings from an animal study suggest. If toxicity studies confirm the safety of (anti-bacterial) essential oil components for use in the ear, then a significant advance can be made in the treatment of ear infections, the investigators conclude in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. The vapours that are released by essential oils, such as oil of basil, have been shown to have rapid bacteria killing effects. Topical therapy for ear infections is usually not recommended because most...

A Natural Remedy for Cold and Flu

Posted on: June 19th, 2015

A great natural remedy for colds and flu is a combination of lemon juice, honey, coconut oil and lemon essential oil. Recipe: 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup honey (manuka is best), 3 tbsp coconut oil, 2 drops lemon essential oil. Mix lemon juice, honey and coconut oil in a small saucespan and heat over a low heat until the coconut oil is melted. Take off the heat and add 2 drops of lemon essential oil and blend all ingredients together to form a syrup. . Take by the spoonful or add to hot water for a soothing and immune boosting drink. Lemon Juice. Lemon juice is known to help boost the...

What are varicose veins?

Posted on: February 13th, 2015

Some essential oils such as cypress, lemon, lavender, juniper, geranium and rosemary can assist in the treatment of varicose veins. This is because they are considered venous decongestants, circulatory stimulants and they have an astringent action. Varicose veins are the result of weakness of the valves inside the veins that allow the blood to flow back to the heart leading to blood accumulating in the veins, stretching them and causing varicosities. Often accompanied by dull, nagging aches and pains. Swellings, sore legs, leg cramps and feelings of heaviness in the legs are also...

What is an expectorant

Posted on: February 13th, 2015

Expectorants promote the discharge of phlegm and mucus from the bronchopulmonary mucous membrane. Thestimulating action on the bronchi makes coughing easier, thus encourage the natural eliminatory response thatbrings bronchial secretions and other airborne matter up to the throat. The expectorant effect of certain essential oils such as aniseed, angelica, basil, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger,hyssop, pine, eucalyptus, fennel, sweet marjoram, rosemary, thyme, myrrh and frankincense. and their constituents hasbeen traditionally utilised in chest rubs and inhalations to improve bronchial...

Natural Pain Relief

Posted on: October 24th, 2014

From the moment of our birth we deal with the sensation of pain in one form or another.  Pain is an indication of an inflammatory process that alters the condition of any tissue area where it takes place (a problem not solved by mere pain killers).  Even discomfort can be a sign of blocked circulation and a process of degeneration. Most times, pain can be quickly and easily relieved naturally (without pharmaceutical pain killers) by dealing with the inflammation and encouraging the removal of any (toxic) excess fluids, thereby returning the tissues to the same state that they were in...

How to keep your skin healthy and younger looking without resorting to surgery

Posted on: October 15th, 2014

Massage your face for an anti-aging effect as facial massage relieves tension, promotes relaxation and restores energy to your face and body by increasing circulation. When you first wake up in the morning you may notice that your skin looks puffier and paler than it did the night before. This is because during sleep, circulation is decreased in the body - which means there is less blood flow to the face. Facial massage is a great way to get the blood flowing again and to achieve a healthy glow. Regular facial massages also work to tighten and lift the facial muscles, giving the skin a...

Aromatherapy essential oils for skincare

Posted on: October 10th, 2014

How to keep your skin healthy and younger looking without resorting to surgery. If you are driven by the desire for healthy, great-looking skin, regardless of age and want to achieve healthy and younger skin naturally without resorting to surgery or a lot of expensive creams essential oils might be just the thing for you according to an article in Natural News on 8th October 2014: “They are just as effective as many commercial products and can give you the results you want without spending a ton of money or trying more invasive procedures like Botox.”. Their list of the five best...

Did you know?

Posted on: July 30th, 2014

Plants store essential oils either in external secretory structures, which are found on the surface of the plant, or internal secretory structures, which are found inside the plant material. In plants that have an external secretory structure you just have to lightly touch them and the aroma will be imparted on to your skin whereas in plants with internal secretory structures you may need to break the leaf or seed in order to get to the aroma/essential oil.

Paracetamol is no better than a placebo for lower back pain

Posted on: July 30th, 2014

A study recently published in The Lancet showed no differences in the number of days to recover – in other words there was no benefit from using paracetamol as the first-choice pain killer for lower back pain.  According to Doctor Christopher Williams from the George Institute for Global Health at the University of Sydney “The results suggest we need to reconsider the universal recommendation to provide paracetamol as a first-line treatment for lower back pain.” Why not use BE Relieved or BE Sport to help ease the pain and inflammation of lower back pain?  Essential oils quickly...

What does Colloidal mean?

Posted on: July 30th, 2014

Colloidal is a suspension of finely divided particles in a continuous medium, from which the particles do not settle out rapidly and cannot be readily filtered out. Colloidal SilverSilver has been recorded through history as a natural antibiotic and a preventative and treatment for disease. Ancient Greeks and Romans must have known something because they put silver in their urns to protect themselves and in the middle ages, traditional Chinese medicine used silver to fight infection and disease.  In India’s Ayurvedic medicine silver is prescribed to build strength and...

How to naturally minimise and deal with the symptoms of colds and flu?

Posted on: July 25th, 2014

Healthy eating, exercise, sleep, stress and Vitamin D levels are all factors that should be addressed to keep you well this flu season.  Vitamin D is also known to have a direct immune-modulating effect on CD8 T cells. A study published in 2010 proposed that deprivation of sunlight and vitamin D at higher latitudes worsens CD8 T-cell deficiency. Lack of Vitamin D is responsible for Rickets, a childhood disease which slows long bone growth, Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder which occurs in adults and Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by brittle bones and loss of calcium...

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