Frankincense Essential Oil – 25 Ways to Use It

1. Calming and uplifting: you can simply wear Frankincense essential oil as a perfume throughout the day. Its soothing and calming effect will help you fight stress more efficiently.
2. Pain relief: Frankincense essential oil has powerful pain relief properties. If you suffer from arthritis or you have a painful injury, you can simply rub a few drops of the oil into the affected area. The results will be almost immediate.
3. Respiratory infections treatment: Frankincense is effective in terms of combating shortness of breath and coughing related to respiratory infections. Put a few drops in a diffuser and inhale.
4. Asthma Relief: Alternatively, you can rub frankincense essential oil on your chest or throat, depending on the type of infection. Rubbing the essential oil on your chest is a good asthma remedy.
5. Oily skin treatment: the essential oil regulates sebum production. Place a few drops on a wet cotton ball and dab on the problematic areas – the forehead, nose and chin.
6. Anti-septic: applied directly to wounds, frankincense has powerful anti-septic qualities. The fumes of the oil can also be used to disinfect a room.
7. Stronger immune system: massage a few drops into your feet every day. Diffusing the essential oil throughout your home will also help you strengthen your immune response, especially during flu season.
8. Stronger memory and attention: frankincense can help you concentrate and improve your mental performance at work or school. Apply to the bottom of the feet, inhale by placing a couple drops in your hand and inhaling deeply.  You can also apply a few drops to the base of the neck (top of spine) This also will help you focus.
9. Healthy and young skin: the oil helps skin regeneration, making the appearance of skin more youthful. Use a few drops on a cotton ball to prevent the appearance of wrinkles.
10. Treat skin allergies: skin allergies can be really irritating because of the itchiness and the swollen, red patches. Apply a few drops of the oil to the area that is most itchy. You will soon feel the soothing effect.
11. Scar tissue treatment: do you have old scars from acne or stretch mark that you want to get rid of? Rubbing frankincense oil into the skin area will result in the quicker fading of the scars.
12. Warts removal: apply a few drops to the wart at least two times per day. Repeat until it disappears.
13. Better digestion: taking a few drops of frankincense in a gelatin capsule will help you combat indigestion and acid reflux by speeding up the secretion of digestive juices.
14. Control inflammations: to control inflammatory responses, apply frankincense oil topically or take a few drops in a gelatin capsule.
15. To treat poor circulation, ask somebody to perform a whole body massage on you with frankincense oil. You can also dilute the oil in your bath to achieve the same result.
16. For heavy periods: ladies that suffer from heavy and painful periods can dilute a few drops of frankincense oil in their bath. Frankincense diminishes the heavy blood flow and decreases the severity of PMS symptoms.
17. Keep gums healthy: rubbing a few drops of frankincense oil into your gums will keep them healthy. The essential oil has astringent qualities.
18. Sun spots: Apply daily to sun spots, and freckling caused from sun exposure on skin.  I have seen big improvements on my face from doing this daily.  The spots are fading very quickly.
19. Better vision: rubbed on the temples and around the eyes, frankincense results in better eyesight. Repeat daily for a couple of months.
20. Fight brittle nails: to fight nail brittleness, place a drop of the oil on the nail itself and rub gently. The nail will absorb the frankincense, which will result in strengthening and better nail health.
21. Anti-cancer qualities: Some studies confirm the fact that frankincense oil has powerful anti-cancer qualities. Use topically on the reflex points on the feet. Adding a drop of frankincense to your beverage would also deliver results. You can also apply frankincense down the spine and base of neck.
22. Treat ulcers: to treat ulcers, take a few drops of frankincense oil in a gelatin capsule on a daily basis.
23. Improve your overall health: to improve your health, prepare a mix of one tablespoon of honey, one drop offrankincense oil and one glass of freshly made apple juice. Take daily.
24. Speed up insect bite healing: to deal with the unpleasant consequences of insect bites, apply a few drops topically to the swollen spot. Frankincense will provide relief from the itching and the pain.
25. Diuretic: frankincense oil is a diuretic that promotes better kidney and liver function for hepatitis as it speeds up the removal of toxins from the body. Take a few drops in a gelatin capsule daily.  There have also been reports of liver levels improving by adding a few drops of frankincense oil to a glass of water each day

One Essential Oil can help all this!!!

                                    Essential Oils that help the thyroid

                                     and look what else they help.

 

 

 

1     Carrot Seed

Daucus carota

Indications:
Carrot seed essential oil is used as a tonic, stimulant, kidney and digestive disorders, liver regenerator and to help control cholesterol. It used externally for skin issues such as burns, eczema, oily skin, skin cancer, psoriasis and wrinkles, water retention and to help regulate the thyroid. Carrot Seed essential oil is believed to provide superior protection from the sun*, and is felt to help a person tan while avoiding burn. It contains antioxidants, which protect cells from free radicals caused by ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Carrot Museum: Carrot See Essential Oil

Anti-Oxidant - aging, wrinkles, joints, eyes, macular degeneration, cancer
Anti-Septic - tetanus, wounds, throat, mouth, colon, stomach, intestines and urinary infections, sores, gangrene, psoriasis, ulcers, rashes, carbuncles
Anti-Viral - respiratory infections, bronchitis, flu, mumps, coughs, colds, measles
Carcinogenic - especially cancer of mouth, throat, stomach, prostate, kidneys
Carminative - gas

Detoxifier - blood, tissues, muscles and internal organs like liver and kidneys, jaundice, uric acid in blood, tissues, muscles and joints, urea, insecticides, pesticides, chemicals, edema, arthritis, gout, rheumatism

Digestive - anorexia, weak digestion
Diuretic - increases urination
Female - regulates menstruation, painful menstruation

Stimulant - circulation, metabolism, hormones, enzymes, gastric juices, bile and the peristaltic motion of the intestines, brain functions, nerves

Tonic - liver, gallbladder, jaundice, liver disorders

Vermifuge - parasites, worms in intestines

Application:
Topical: Use neat or dilute 50:50 with a carrier oil and apply 1-2 drops on location as desired.

Inhalation: not typically diffused or used aromatically

Internal: Can be taken internally. Higley's suggests: Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumption by the FDA. Dilute with one drop Carrot Seed oil in 1 tsp. honey or 4 oz beverage (i.e. rice/almond milk). Not for children under 6 years old; use with caution and in greater dilution for children 6 years and over.

Safety:
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.

2)   Clove

 Indications:
Highly antimicrobial, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-bacterial, antioxidant, hemostatic (blood thinning), anti-inflammatory. Infectious diseases, intestinal parasites, tuberculosis, respiratory infections, pain, toothache, scabies, and wounds (infected).

Clove oil may prevent contagious disease and may treat arthritis, bronchitis, cholera, cystitis, dental infection, amoebic dysentery, diarrhea, tuberculosis, acne, fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, halitosis, headaches, hypertension, insect bites, nausea, neuritis, dermatitis, rheumatism, sinusitis, skin cancer, chronic skin disease, bacterial colitis, sores (speeds healing of mouth and skin sores), viral hepatitis, warts and lymphoma. (info from Jean Valnet, M.D.)

Compounds from Clove may inhibit growth of oral pathogens Streptococcus mutans, Actinomyces visocosus, Potphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia. View Abstract.

Application:
Topical: Apply on location (dilution with a massage oil is recommended). May be applied neat (undiluted) on palms of hands, bottom of feet and on gums and teeth.

Inhalation: Diffuse (undiluted)

Internal: Add one to two drops in four ounces of water and use as a gargle. May be added to food or water as a dietary supplement. For oral hygiene, rub directly on the gums surrounding an infected tooth. To break tobacco addiction, place a drop on tongue with finger.  For tickling cough, put a drop on back of tongue.

 
Safety:
Clove essential oil can act as a blood thinner such as Warfarin or Coumarin. Repeated use can result in contact sensitization. Skin test for sensitivity.

Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.

3)     Myrtle
  Properties and Usage:

Myrtle has anti-mucolytic properties, is a liver, prostate and thyroid stimulant, sinus and lung decongestant and antispasmodic.

Myrtle is often used for thyroid issues, throat, lung and sinus infections, prostate problems, muscle spasms, skin irritations such as acne, blemishes, bruises, oily skin, psoriasis and so on.

NCBI Abstract: Antibacterial Activity of Mytle

Application:
Topical: Dilute 50:50 with carrier oil and apply 2-4 drops on location or as desired.

Inhalation: directly inhale or diffuse

Internal: Add to food or water as a dietary supplement.

Safety:
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.

Hypothyroidism

           Foods to be aware of when you have Hypothyroidism

Foods for Hypothyroidism
Asparagus
Apricots
Bananas
Brown Rice
Butter (organic)
Coconut oil - helps regulate thyroid and boost metabolism, dry skin, dandruff
Cod Liver oil
Eggs
Fish (oily)
Oatmeal
Onion
Seaweed
Spinach
Sunflower Seeds

Foods to Limit for Hypothyroidism (These can inhibit absorption of iodine, which is needed by the thyroid.)
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Flax
Kale
Peaches
Pears
Strawberries
Sweet Potatoes
Turnips

Foods to Completely Avoid
Soy (non-fermented)
Processed foods
White Flours

Health Benefits of Nutmeg

Ground Nutmeg  

health benefits

Nutmeg is a small package with several big benefits. It’s used for prevention and healing of many known conditions. Here are some most common uses of nutmeg:

• Medically, nutmeg has strong antibacterial properties. It is effective in killing a number of cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth.
• Like cloves, nutmeg contains eugenol, a compound that may benefit the heart.
• Myristicin found in nutmeg has been shown to inhibit an enzyme in the brain that contributes to Alzheimer’s disease and is used to improve memory.
• It is used in small dosages to reduce flatulence [excessive stomach or intestinal gas], aid digestion and improve appetite.
• In Arab countries, nutmeg is valued as an aphrodisiac [substance believed to increase sexual desire].
• Nutmeg can help to combat asthma.
• It is also used to relax muscles.
• Nutmeg contains 10 per cent essential oil which is a colorless or light yellow liquid. The oil is obtained by the steam distillation of ground nutmeg. Besides being used in toothpastes, cough syrups, perfumes and cosmetic industry, externally nutmeg oil is mixed with almond oil and is used to relieve rheumatic pain.
• Nutmeg oil is used to treat toothaches. Drops of essential oil are put on cotton swab and applied to the gums around an aching tooth, sometimes also used to control bad breath.
• Drops of nutmeg oil can also be mixed with honey to treat nausea, gastroenteritis, chronic diarrhoea and indigestion.
• In homeopathy, nutmeg is used to treat anxiety and depression.
• In Chinese medicine, it is used to treat impotence and liver disease.

Safety alert

 

• Nutmeg should be used in moderation—a pinch or two is considered safe. However, large doses can trigger an acute psychiatric disorder. Nutmeg contains mysticism, which in large doses can cause hallucinations. Users may feel a sensation of blood rush to the head or a strong euphoria and dissociation. It can also lead to convulsions, palpitations, generalized body pain, vomiting, nausea and eventual dehydration. Followed by long, deep almost coma-like sleep, it can even cause death.
• Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid the use of nutmeg. It can cause miscarriage in pregnant women. It also inhibits prostaglandin production [involved in child birth process] and contains hallucinogens that may affect the fetus, if consumed in large quantities. It can also trigger dizziness, nausea and difficulty in urination.
• Touching nutmeg can cause allergic skin reaction. It should be kept out of reach of children and pets.

Simple cures
Nutmeg can also be used to soothe common problems.
To control acne, grind 2 – 3 nutmeg seeds and add little milk to make a paste. After washing the face with warm water, pat it dry, and then spread the paste evenly over the acne. After two hours, use warm water to remove the paste, followed by cold water to close the pores. This paste also acts as a scrub to treat blackheads.
To promote sleep, drink one cup of milk boiled with 1/4th teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
To soothe eczema [red scaly patches], make a nutmeg paste by grinding nutmeg seeds with water and smear the paste over the scaly patches.
To calm chest cold, make a paste of nutmeg powder and flour with water. Cover the cotton cloth with paste and apply to the chest.
To relieve diarrhea, drink a filtered mix of 1/4th teaspoon of ground nutmeg, ? teaspoon of ground coffee in one cup of water.
Note: Home remedies should not be tried without consulting the physician.

Start your day off healthy

Learning what to eat and drink

For lent this year I decided to give up sugar.  That did not go very well.  I didn't think I ate that much but when I tried to give it up I went through withdrawals.  I was sweating, had head aches, and felt sick to my stomach.  I gave in and had some chocolate.  I felt bad. I'm glad the world was not counting on me to save them from their sins because I could not have done what Christ did.  I'm human and I'll accept that.

Around April 1st, I started thinking of what healthy meant and what I needed to do to become more healthy and get rid of some of this weight.  I started talking to my friends that I knew to be pretty healthy, I started researching foods and what the benefits were of certain foods and I started looking at my own eating habits and those of my children.  I want to set a good example for them.  It has always been difficult to prepare meals for just one adult and one child.  I say one child because Caroline has such eating issues that I make the same 3 things for her.  So, when I cook for Lauren and me it's pretty simple stuff but not enough veggies.

I'm very healthy.  The last time I was sick was 15 or so years ago.  I did the ear candling and a month later was in bed with spinal meningitis.  

So here is what I came up with.  

This is my morning routine.

In the morning:  One teaspoon of grape seed oil and swish it around in my mouth for 20 min.  I do this in the shower so I can spit if I gag. After I swish the oil I take some sea salt and swish that around until all the salt is dissolved.Spit.   NEVER SWALLOW.

According to an article on the Earth Clinic website³, Oil Pulling is reported to cure: "Mouth & Gum Disease; Stiff Joints; Allergies; Asthma; High Blood Sugar; Constipation; Migraines; Bronchitis; Eczema; Heart, Kidney, Lung Diseases; Leukemia; Arthritis; Meningitis; Insomnia; Menopause (hormonal issues); Cancer; AIDS; Chronic Infections; Varicose Veins; High Blood Pressure; Diabetes; Polio; Cracked Heels."
Or as Dr. Karach, one of the biggest proponents of oil pulling says, "The Oil-therapy heals totally headaches, bronchitis, tooth pain, thrombosis, eczema, ulcers, intestinal diseases, heart and kidney diseases, encephalitis and woman's diseases. Preventively the growth of malignant tumors is cut and healed. Chronic blood diseases, paralysis, diseases of nerves, stomach, lungs and liver and sleeplessness are cured."⁴
Now that's an impressive list. And interestingly enough, there may be some truth to it -- sort of. In fact, most of the benefits of oil pulling may actually be indirect results from the one benefit that it probably is truly responsible for: eliminating mouth and gum disease.

After oil pulling I drink hot water with a slice of lemon.

DID YOU KNOW:  DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU ELIMINATE WASTE AFTER YOU DRINK COFFEE?   Hot liquid - coffee- raises your body temp and your body thinks it sick.  Your body eliminates to get rid of any parasites or bugs or viruses.  INTERESTING I THOUGHT.


 After I drink lemon water I drink:   2 cups of unsweetened Almond milk with 1 tsp to Cinnamon, 1 tsp of Tumeric ,  and 1 tsp of Ginger.  Then I add a splash of Local Alabama honey and shake thoroughly.

The Almond Milk Benefits Can Help Stop Alzheimer’s

Almond milk benefits are packed with Vitamin D is known to also help improve cell function and help improve immunity. It is also been proven that Vitamin D can help decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis.
Other vitamins are also present within the milk, such as Vitamin A which is a great way to improve skin and eye heath. There is 50% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin A in a serving of almond milk health benefits which contains antioxidants abilities which are great for improving the health of your skin.

 Tumeric:

Tumeric  has also been used in Ayurvedic medicine to cure inflammation, tumors and other diseases for more than 4,000 years,

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/330797-turmeric-for-health-benefits/#ixzz2SSUCdXaU

GROUND Cinnamon

1. 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower your bad cholesterol (or LDL).
2. Cinnamon may help treat Type 2 Diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin production in the body.
3. Cinnamon has antifungal properties, and it's been said that candida cannot live in a cinnamon environment. 
4. Cinnamon can reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
5. Cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
6. Honey and Cinnamon combined have been found to relieve arthritis pain.
7. When added to food, cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
8. Just smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
9. Cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
10. Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine relief.
11. Cinnamon can also help stablize blood sugar (which is great for weight loss). A couple of dashes in your morning tea or cereal is all it takes!

and  Ground Ginger
Ginger truly does top the list of effective natural home remedies. Being used throughout history by different cultures around the world, ginger harnesses an incredible healing power proven for a host of ailments. The spice is packed with essential nutrients and rejuvenating compounds. While ginger has been shown to help countless ‘minor’ problems such as an upset stomach, amazingly the health benefits of ginger also include combating cancer more effectively than pharmaceutical cancer drugs.

Health Benefits of Ginger – Revealing Amazing Healing Power

Ginger is a Powerful Cancer Fighter

While ginger helps common illnesses, it’s positive effect on more serious health conditions can not be disregarded. One such serious health condition that ginger has been known to help treat for years is ovarian cancer. The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found out through their research that ginger can also destroy ovarian cancer cells. What’s more, they found that ginger triggered two types of cell death – apoptosis and autophagy. “Apoptosis…results from cancer cells essentially committing suicide. The other type of cell death, called autophagy, results from cells digesting or attacking themselves.”

Read more: http://naturalsociety.com/benefits-of-ginger/#ixzz2SSV9AqEv
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All that is before work.  The Almond drink is very filling and usually holds me till lunch.