Another Name for Phlegm

Posted by Michelle on December 13, 2011 No comment
I keep trying to think of a nicer way to say phlegm.

mucus

congestion

snot

Nothing sounds any nicer, which sucks, although I guess the reason nothing sounds any nicer or more sophisticated is because no matter what you call it, it’s still pretty icky.

I have found a solution, though, to helping get rid of it and will share what works for me.  I first started doing this when I was sick and coughing up unspeakable guck.  But, because of my allergies, I regularly wake up to the thickness in my throat.  Sometimes I can’t even swallow it because it feels like it is dangling from the back of my mouth.  I told you it was gross!

What I had done in the past was take Fenugreek and Thyme herbs.  It worked really well, but I had to take a lot of capsules – I’m talking 8 at a time, a few times a day.  As you can imagine, I burned through a bottle really fast.

So, I did some research and found Cypress and Marjoram oils help.

Using an empty capsule, I fill it 9 drops of Cypress oil and 4 drops of Marjoram oil.  Depending on the size of your capsule, you might have extra room at the top.  Sometimes I’ll fill the extra room with a few drops of olive oil, but the most recent bag of capsules I bought seem to be smaller and it’s all I can do to put the essential oils in there.  But no matter, they’re the important part.

Phlegm Disintegrator
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Author: Michelle Clampit
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
Serves: 1
This is what I use to get rid of excess mucus.
Ingredients
  • 9 drops Cypress Oil
  • 4 drops Marjoram Oil
Instructions
  1. Carefully drop the Cypress and Marjoram oils into an empty capsule. Take with water.
  2. If you do not have a capsule, you can mix the oil with water or another liquid. This method works faster, but the taste is VERY strong and lingers.
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DHH Forms

Posted by Michelle on November 21, 2011 No comment

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Minty Watermelon Ice

Posted by Michelle on November 13, 2011 No comment
Even though it’s fall, it’s still blisteringly hot.  But thankfully, the watermelon is as sweet right now as the weather is hot.  This frozen dish should cool you down in no time!

3 cups watermelon

1 drop spearmint oil

 

Freeze the watermelon for 4 hours or overnight.  Watermelon actually freezes quite well for slushies, so you can chop up a bunch to leave in there for when it’s not in season.

Blend the frozen watermelon with 1 drop of spearmint oil.

When you’re done, it will be scoopable like ice cream but have a soft serve texture and is super yummy.

 

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Minty Watermelon Ice
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Recipe type: Dessert
Author: Michelle Clampit
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 mins
Serves: 3
Frozen watermelon slushy dessert
Ingredients
  • 3 cups watermelon
  • 1 drop spearmint oil
Instructions
  1. Freeze the watermelon for 4 hours or overnight. Watermelon actually freezes quite well for slushies, so you can chop up a bunch to leave in there for when it’s not in season.
  2. Blend the frozen watermelon with 1 drop of spearmint oil.
  3. When you’re done, it will be scoopable like ice cream but have a soft serve texture and is super yummy.
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Dr. Gary Young’s Depression Formula

Posted by Michelle on October 29, 2011 No comment

According to Dr.Young, that following essential oil formula will help to comfort and settle the mind.

Valor

Place one drop on wrists or several drops on bottom of the feet.  Valor is a beautiful oil blend that balances the energies to give courage, confidence, and self-esteem. It helps the body self-correct its balance and alignment.

Harmony

Place one drop over the solar plexus – above the belly button. Harmony promotes physical and emotional healing by creating a harmonic balance to the energy centers of the body. This is beneficial in reducing stress and amplifying well-being. It is also uplifting and elevating to the mind creating a positive attitude.

Joy

Place one drop over the heart. Joy produces a magnetic energy to bring joy to the heart. It inspires romance and helps overcome grief and depression.

White Angelica

Place one drop in one hand, rub the two hands together, and brush the head, face, shoulders, chest, body, down legs, (can be done over the clothes), as though you were brushing on an “angelic shield.”  White Angelica produces a feeling of strength, protection and security.

Apply the oils in the AM and PM or as needed.

Moving

Posted by Michelle on October 24, 2011 No comment

Hey guys!

Sorry I haven’t been able to update this much lately.  I had to move unexpectedly to a new home.  This new place is great, but we’ve had issues getting the internet up and running.  It took a few weeks longer to get access than I expected, but everything is all set up now, so expect an update on aromatherapy recipes soon!

Thanks,

Michelle

Poison oak stopped in it’s tracks!

Posted by Michelle on September 28, 2011 No comment
Here’s a great testimonial and recipe for poison oak.  The testimonial can originally be found at Oil Testimonials.  They have a ton of searchable testimonials for essential oils on their website.

 
Poison oak stopped in it’s tracks!
Author: Melissa Downing

After a weekend visit to the country, my 12 year old came back with a terrible poison oak rash covering her face. She woke up and her face was swollen and her eyes were almost swollen shut!

I made a mixture in a spray bottle and used it on a compress, which she applied directly to her face. Within minutes, the burning and itching vanished and she had a nice nap with the compress laying over her face. She did his several times that day.

By the next morning, her rash was beginning to dry up and the burning and itching were gone! Here is the mixture I used:

5 oz distilled water
5 drops peppermint
5 drops wintergreen
10 drops frankincense
10 drops lavender

 

Printable Recipe

Poison oak stopped in it’s tracks!
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Author: Melissa Downing
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
Ingredients
  • 5 oz distilled water
  • 5 drops peppermint
  • 5 drops wintergreen
  • 10 drops frankincense
  • 10 drops lavender
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to spray bottle.
  2. Can use it on a compress.
  3. Apply directly to the rash several times a day.
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Bath Melts

Posted by Michelle on September 11, 2011 No comment

Bath Melts

2 parts cocoa butter
2 parts baking soda
1 part citric acid
Essential Oils
Melt the cocoa butter

Add Essential Oil

Stir and pour into molds.

Let sit in fridge or freezer until set.

Remove from molds and let set for a day or two.

Coriander Oil Kills E. Coli, MRSA: Study

Posted by Michelle on September 9, 2011 No comment

From The Huffington Post

The herb coriander — also known as cilantro — may be more than just a garnish or ingredient in your favorite dishes. The oil from its seeds could also combat serious bacteria like E. coli and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a new study suggests.

Scientists from the University of Beira Interior, in Portugal, found that a solution containing less than 1.6 percent of coriander oil was able to kill or at least slow down the growth of 12 bacterial strains, including E. coli, MRSA, salmonella and Bacillus cereus. Many of the strains cause food poisoning.

Coriander oil works by causing membrane damage to the bacteria, leading to cell death, according to the Journal of Medical Microbiology study.

Now, researchers said the oil could be used to help fight drug-resistant bugs — it also has the potential to fight food-borne diseases by being added to food additives, TIME reported.

Coriander is commonly used in both Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, and has long been revered for its medicinal properties, researchers said. It’s known as a home remedy for aiding with digestion, relieving feelings of nausea and helping to stop cramps.

There are other herbs that have also shown promise in fighting infection. A 2003 study by Australian scientists showed that basil essential oil is an effective antimicrobial against bacteria, mold and yeast, while a 2006 review from Tufts University researchers revealed that peppermint effectively works as an antimicrobial and antioxidant.

 

Trimming Pet Nails

Posted by Michelle on September 7, 2011 No comment

From Gail Nakayama

“If you have pets like mine that do not like to have their nails trimmed, just put a few drops of Peace & Calming® essential oil blend on yourself or your pet. Using Peace & Calming during nail trimming has cured my dog’s phobia. She now sits quietly and makes very little fuss.”

High Blood Sugar

Posted by Michelle on September 5, 2011 No comment

Coriander    drop inside each ankle at bedtime
Fennel         drop on tongue
Thieves       dilute with oil and put on feet, back, chest and over pancreas area.
One drop full strength in mouth and on the pancreas Vita Flex point (2/3 down foot between ring and pinky toe) on left foot.