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• What is Naturopathy? • Alternative Christmas Gifts, Part 2. • What is Herbal Medicine? • 6 Reasons to do Yoga • The Sleep Challenge • How to Make and Achieve Goals • Aromatherapy? • Juicing • Homeopathy • Indian Head Massage • Use Therapy To Heal A Smoking Addiction • Get the lowdown on Allergies • Acupuncture and Asthma • Loosing Weight Fast is BAD! • Tips on Enduring Allergies • Asthma and Eczema • Asthma Myths • Water Therapy • Energy Healing • Skin Care • Building Self Confidence • Does your Marriage need a little Love and Tender Care? • Layers of Skin • Acupressure Points • UV Rays • Getting Rid of The Common Cold • Here’s the scoop on Bio-resonance • How to improve posture and how imagery can help. • What is Bowen Technique/Therapy? • What is Reflexology? • Positive Thoughts = Happiness • Healthy Children, Happy Life • Wearing skin the right way? • Acupressure • Communicating with your Teenager • Why I Run • Myth: All Processed Food is bad for you • Self worth: The key to staying focused • Alexander Technique • The Aromatherapy First Aid Kit • Meditation • Things You Need to Know Before Marriage Counseling • Chiropractic Medicine • Weight Loss: The benefits and Career Opportunities • Prenatal Massage • Tis’ the season for a Cold! • Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy • Alignment: A Key Component of Fitness • Colour Therapy • Making exercise a reality • What is Chinese Medicine? • Make the choice to age graciously • Natural Healthy Skin Looks Better Than Botox! • What You Can Do To Age Healthily • Magnet Therapy • Detox: A Spring Clean for Your Body. • Counselling and Psychotherapy • Dance Therapy • Say Goodbye to Weight Loss Programs and Hello to Self Care? • Alternative Christmas Gifts, Part 1. • Types of Kinesiology? • What defines a sports massage and how can it help me? • “But I don’t want my Vitamins!” • What is Nutrition? • Eliminate Negativity • Ideas for Summer Exercising. • What is Hypnotherapy? • What is Lymphoma? • How about a Hot Stone Massage? • The Gift Of Health • What is Neuropathy? • The Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas Eating • Tips on staying stress free during the Christmas Season • What Is Rolfing? • Children and Allergies • 5 Tips to Improve Parenting • Massage Therapy not only sounds good, it feels good. • How to make healthy choices easy • Life Coaching • What is Osteopathy?

When you hear the word Aromatherapy what comes to mind? Most likely you think of sweet fragrances and relaxation but have you considered first aid? Most people make sure they have a first aid kit stocked with bandages, creams, gauzes, stitches in preparation for an unfortunate event. By adding several essential oils to your trusted first aid kit you will be better prepared to nurse the body back to health.

Aromatherapy is a type of herbal medicine. The essential oil is the herb in its concentrated form. Most essential oils should be diluted before use as using them neat could be harmful. Some people would insist upon 10-20 different essential oils becoming members of your fist aid kit but there are three definite chooses: Lavender, Tea tree and Eucalyptus. These three essential oils are most universal in healing the entire body.

Properties of Lavender

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Insecticide, Sedative

First Aid uses

• Combat allergies
• Bruises
• Burns
• Headaches
• Insect bites
• Muscle aches
• Sunburn.

Properties of Tea Tree

Antibiotic, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Detoxifying, Insecticide, Stimulant

First Aid uses

• Burns
• Athletes foot
• Cuts
• Scrapes
• Itching insect bites
• Head or chest cold
• Dry skin
• Yeast infections

Properties of Eucalyptus

Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Antiviral

First Aid uses

• Skin Ulcers
• Rashes
• Coughs and Excess Phlegm
• Asthma
• Diphtheria
• Sore Throats
• Sinus
• Respiratory Problems

It's important to keep the essential oils in a dark place where they are not exposed to light or heat. Mark each bottle to avoid using the incorrect oil. Remember when blending oils for a first aid use don't be concerned about creating a beautiful scent stay focused on creating a remedy. Oils can be administered in several ways some can be applies neat but mostly they should be blended in a base oil, a gel (e.g. Aloe Vera), a stream bath or a humidifier.

These three essential oils are relatively inexpensive and offer a great service to your family by assisting in healing your unfortunate ouches!

Author: Worldwide Health Editor

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