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Candida
The name of a group of yeast-like fungi which can be found in all of us to some degree, but often does not cause us trouble; the most significant member of the genus is Candida albicans, which can cause numerous infections including candidiasis or thrush found in both humans and animals.
Candida can be present as a vaginal infection, it can also live in the intestinal tract, mouth and on the skin, it can become a problem anywhere if it gets out of control and can release toxins into the bloodstream which can have many adverse effects on the functioning of the body; symptoms can include depression, mood swings, sinusitis, headaches, chronic fatigue, joint pain, stomach pain, indigestion, vaginal thrush and other fungal infections, skin rashes and eczema, etc.
Often Candida can be controlled by a balanced diet and by the elimination of certain foods in order to create an internal environment in which the yeast cannot survive. Usually an initial detox diet will ensure, along with a good anti-yeast formula will enable levels of systemic Candida to be significantly reduced.
By: Lesley-Ann Sales - Utah, United States |
Melissa - A Rare and Powerful Oil
Melissa officinalis, or lemon balm as it is commonly known, a member of the Labiateae family, a botanical group which contains hundreds of plants used by herbal practitioners and aroma therapists for their therapeutics properties. Loved by bees, the plant is thought to have been named after the ancient Greek nymph Melissa, protectress of bees.
What your eye colour tells
Eyes are categorized as either blue, brown or a mixture of the two. Lighter eyes are easier for an iridologist to 'read'. Blue eyed people may be more prone to breathing difficulties, while those with brown are more likely to have circulation problems and those with grennish eyes may be prone to digestive problems.
By: Lesley-Ann Sales - Utah, United States |
NAME YOUR ECZEMA Atopic Eczema - An inherited disposition; dry, itchy skin triggered by stress and the environment.
Allergic Contact Eczema - Skin becomes red and itchy when it come in contact with something that you are allergic to.
Irritant Contact Eczema - Dry, red, rough and itchy skin caused wen the skin comes in contact with irritating chemicals.
By: Lesley-Ann Sales - Utah, United States |
Ylang ylang
In the Malayan language, ylang ylang means 'flower of flowers', few trees blossom with the intensely sweet and flower fragrance as ylang ylang.
By: Lesley-Ann Sales - Utah, United States |
TEA TREE OIL– A Remarkable Healing Agent.
A clear to very pale golden colour essential oil favoured by aromatherapists and manufacturers of natural antiseptics creams, lotions, toothpastes and shampoos. Tea Trees belong to the genus Melaleuca and the trees in this genus are commonly known as paper barks or honey myrtles. Melaleuca oil is taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia which is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. Captured by steam distillation of the leaves the medicinal aroma is reminiscent of cypress, cardmom and camphor combined and generally perceived as a warming and stimulating odour.
The term "tea tree oil" is said to have come about in the 1770s when Captain Cook and the crew of The Endeavour used the leaves as a substitute for ordinary tea. Tea tree oil has been recognized as a potent antiseptic, antibiotic and an antifungal agent; it has been shown to be an effective treatment for dandruff due to its ability to treat Malassezia furfur, the most common cause of the condition.
Tea tree oil has also been known to help soothe sunburns, poison ivy, ear infections, and bee stings along with many other uses including various skin problems, wounds, insect bites and stings, boils and ringworm. Care should be taken when using Tea tree oil; it should not be used neat or in high concentration on sensitive skin and should be used almost exclusively externally.
By: Lesley-Ann Sales - Utah, United States |
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