The months of October and November are a time of change. Nature
has been showing its fall colors, and our bodies have had to adapt to
the cooler and damper air. Many of us suffer through the seasonal change
by catching a cold or flu, or experiencing a nagging cough or clogged
sinuses. We may try to alleviate our symptoms by taking over the counter
decongestants or antihistamines; but Aromatherapy, being a powerful
natural healing modality, offers an effective alternative. Essential
oils contain the regenerating, oxygenating and immune defence properties
of the plant from which they are derived. Research shows that essential
oils have some of the highest frequencies of any known substance and
may help create an environment in which bacteria, virus and fungus
cannot live.
The use of essential oils is an effective way to
combat a looming infection, boost the immune system, and/or hasten the
resolving of an infection already acquired. And unlike pharmaceuticals,
essential oils do not remain in the body long term or leave toxins
behind. If you feel a sinus headache coming on, try blending a few drops
of basil and eucalyptus or myrtle with a half teaspoon of sunflower or
grapeseed oil. Rub the mixture into your temples and around the TMJ
joint (the joint close to your ear). You could also place a few drops of
the oil on your first 3 toes of each foot which correspond to the sinus
reflexology points. In the case of a scratchy throat, try a blend of
geranium, myrrh, pine or fir combined with a carrier oil. Dab the oil
blend along the jawline and down the neck. You may want to perform a
lymphatic drainage technique in the pectoral region by massaging each
side towards the armpit.
In addition to essential oils, heat and
cold may be used to prompt physiological responses in the body that will
promote healing. For example, a hot compress may be applied on the
spine to increase permeability of the skin as well as to bring increased
lymph and blood to the area. The application of cold, in turn, pushes
blood and lymph to a different area. This increase of blood flow through
the organs provides the body with increased oxygen, nutrition, and
promotes detoxification of the entire system.
A full treatment
from a trained Aromatherapist will help rid the body of toxins or
bacteria and provides a boost to the immune system. So if you find
yourself feeling run down, or feeling like you may be "coming down with
something", or want to prevent that from happening, book a treatment for
yourself today!
