Essential Oils Assist in Reducing Sciatic Pain!

The sciatic nerve is the thickest nerve in the body.  Has anyone ever experienced this pain? It's the leg pain that radiates down from the hip and can be simply annoying or debilitating. Today we will learn how essential oils can help to ease the discomfort of this age-old complaint.

True sciatic pain occurs when one or more of the lower lumbar (L3, L4, L5) or upper sacral (S1, S2) nerves are compressed or impinged, due to injury of a vertebral disc.

When the nerve becomes impinged it becomes inflamed, which results in debilitating pain. Touch therapies may actually make this pain worse and one way to effectively ease the pain is through the use of essential oils.   This can be done by applying a mixture of essential oils mixed with a carrier oil such as, coconut, olive, almond, grapeseed, or jojoba oil, to the painful area. You can also use an essential oil hot compress applied to the painful area.

Some of the oils I recommend are:

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata) - also known as a decongestant and germicide, eucalyptus is an effective analgesic.

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) - also known as a powerful anti-inflammatory. It also helps to stimulate the production of red blood cells. German chamomile is an anti-spasmotic and analgesic (pain reliever) * Note: Chamomile is also know for being sedative, and not to be used if you have to drive.   Interesting fact: Matricaria comes from the Latin matrix meaning "Womb", because of it's widespread use by women with gynecological conditions. 

Cypress Oil (Cupressus sempervirens)- Cypress oil comes from the leaves, needles and cones of the Mediterranean Cypress trees of Europe. It is know to stimulate blood circulation and used as a powerful astringent. Like german chamomile it is also an anti-spasmotic and often used to relieve cramps, sprains and strains due to athletic injuries and to relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis. Interesting Facts: The tree gave its name to the island of Cypress. The cross of Jesus is known to be made of cypress.



These essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin, but added to a massage oil or carrier oil as noted above.  If using as a compress add four drops each of Cypress, Eucalyptus, and Chamomile to one teaspoon of carrier oil, then add the mixture to a small bowl of very warm water. Use a washcloth to absorb the liquid. Wring out the washcloth and apply to the area of pain. Remove when the compress becomes cool and repeat.

As a pain- relieving bath, 10 drops of essential oil can be added to warm water. Soak your body for no more than 15-20 minutes.

If you are ready to take control of your health, consider the beauty of the WholeBody^TM Collection is that it's a simple, quick, and life-transforming way to introduce people to Independently Certified Pure Therapeutic Essential Oils and their ability to assist with pain relief and restoring balance to the body.

Remember to use high quality essential oils for therapeutic use.

You do not need to suffer in pain. Relief is possible! Make sure you report to your doctor if you experience any severe debilitating pain and let your doctor know that you are using essential oils for pain relief. 

Many Blessings,
~

Deana Hodell, LMT, BCTMB
 
401-523-4275 (Non-Soliciting Calls only)

Essential Oil Wellness For Good Health!

One of the most wonderful things about essential oil use at home is the fact that it gives you more control over your health and life. Health, of course, is a great gift and essential oils are primarily used for maintaining well-being and good health.

We have all experienced a family member, friend or loved one come down with the flu, a cold or cough. How about infections, sprains and muscle aches? These are the many common ailments that may easily be dealt with by using a Certified Pure Grade Essential Oil. 

The following oils compliment children and the elderly in regards to health:
 

Wellness For Kids & Elderly Essential Oil Blend

Wellness For Kids & Elderly is a gentle, non toxic blend to assist the immune system when fighting "bugs". It has been formulated with Essential Oils known for their antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-stimulant properties. Wellness For Kids & Elderly helps keep your child's immune system strong.

Eucalyptus radiata Essential Oil

Eucalyptus radiata is a powerful antiviral and respiratory oil. It is an excellent oil to bring down a fever, and also has valuable infection-fighting properties for respiratory infections.

Lavender, fine Essential Oil

Lavender fine can help ensure a good night's sleep. It is an excellent antispasmodic for use with stomach ache, abdominal cramps, and colic. Lavender, fine is a first choice oil due to its gentle nature

Ravensara 1,8 cineole (Ravintsara) Essential Oil

Ravensara 1,8 cineole is an antiviral Essential Oil recommended as the most indispensable, as it is without a doubt the most versatile. It acts as rapidly as it does effectively. Works especially well for small children who seem prone to respiratory infections

It is marvelous to be able to do something that is effective and positive when someone suffers from any of these things. Once you start to use essential oils on a daily basis, you will wonder how you ever managed to live without them.





Using Essential Oils at home is easy, beneficial and wonderful!

~Deana

A Natural Alternative To Synthetic Drugs!

Synthetic drugs create a high risk of side effects. Our biggest drug problem lies in prescription drug abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse; "The biggest and fastest growing part of America's drug problem is prescription drug abuse."

Has anyone had experience with a family member or friend with a dependency and or addiction to a prescribed drug? As a child growing up, I thought my mother's medicine was safe. Well it came from the doctor , so it must be safe right? Well then as a teenager, things became worse. Family life started to deteriorate. As an adult child I then started to take over her and my father's health care. I was not happy with the health care they received and It was only masking the symptoms , not really curing or helping them become healthier.

After losing my father to diabetes and heart disease, I started to take a more holistic approach to my own health care, applying these changes to my family with the hopes that they would adopt a healthier lifestyle.

I apply the holistic approach wherever and whenever I can. Of course we still go to the doctor, just not as often.

I highly encourage you to learn how to take a more natural approach to your health care. Your lifestyle choices can help prevent disease! Remember that your Doctor treats symptoms and fixes broken parts! Your body Cures disease! Just give it what it needs!

Here is your invitation to alternative health and wellness! I present to you The seven WholeBodyTM System Essential Oil Blends.

Learn How, When, & Why The seven WholeBodyTM System Essential Oil Blends work as stimuli to assess a body's response to pain and movement in each of the body systems. The body's response to each of the unique Essential Oil Blends indicates which of the body systems need additional attention.

Using Essential Oils Safely!

~Deana Hodell, LMT