WATER RETENTION

By Frances Fuller

Water retention often occurs when the body is too acidic.  Therefore addressing the challenge from that perspective could be the most productive.  What causes our bodies to be acidic?  (SUGAR, CAFFEINE, DAIRY . . . and STRESS)  Eliminating the first three and managing the 4th could have a tremendous positive effect.  Fortunately therapeutic-grade essential oils can assist in stress management.  J

DRINKING MORE WATER can also be quite helpful as the body holds onto water when it is feeling deprived.

NOTE:  “Liquid” is NOT a substitute for WATER!

OCOTEA has been shown to be extremely helpful in balancing the pH.

Citrus oils of LEMON, ORANGE, TANGERINE, and especially GRAPEFRUIT have a diuretic effect upon the body.

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LAVENDER & PEPPERMINT

LAVENDER and PEPPERMINT are two of my very favorite oils – and two of the three that I NEVER leave home without.  They are incredibly versatile and can be applied topically, inhaled, massaged into the scalp, or taken internally.

Note:  Peppermint is considered a “hot” oil and may feel warm or cool when applied to the skin.  In addition it is very important NOT to get it near the eyes as it will cause the eyes to water.

LAVENDER

* Stopping bleeding
* Healing wounds
* Preventing bruising (when applied immediately after injury or trauma)
* Sunscreen – especially good when diluted with avocado oil  (I always burned with commercial sunblocks, but I have never burned with lavender and pure organic avocado oil)
* Antihistamine (inhale or take internally in capsules)
* Hair growth (massage into scalp morning and evening)
* Disinfecting wounds
* Calming and relaxing
* Shown to be anti-tumoral, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-microbial
* Wear as perfume – can be calming for everyone around you
* For insomnia
* For hyperactive children

PEPPERMINT

* Better digestion (rub on abdomen)
* Lower fevers (rub on bottoms of feet and massage head)
* Lower body temperature I very hot weather (rub palms together and rub across back of neck and shoulders)
* Nausea (cup hands over nose and inhale deeply; rub over abdomen)
* Headaches (apply to temples and back of neck; inhale)
* Better focus when studying or working
* Energizing
* Anti-inflammatory
* Relieves pain – especially joint pain and tight muscles  (apply topically)

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COLITIS (IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME)
Colitis is an inflammation of the bowel which is also known as irritable bowel syndrome.  The diagnosis is extremely common, and the drugs prescribed may make the symptoms go away temporarily, but they usually return with even greater vengeance.  Colitis is often stress-related, but there is also the digestive component that may need to be addressed.

TRANQUIL and STRESS AWAY essential oil blends are perfect for dealing with stress.  PEACE & CALMING, VALOR, LAVENDER, ROMAN CHAMOMILE, IDAHO BALSAM FIR, and others can be quite effective for reducing stress.

DIGIZE, COPAIBA, PEPPERMINT, and SPEARMINT can assist in aiding the digestive process and eliminating the symptoms of colitis.

It may also be helpful to take INNER DEFENSE and LONGEVITY to combat any infection.  Remember that “it is” always means inflammation, which usually includes “infection”.

LIFE 5 repopulates the “good bacteria” in the intestinal tract so a healthy pH can be maintained.

If it were me, I would do the following:

* STRESS AWAY and/or TRANQUIL 4-6 times daily
* VALOR on ears and bottoms of feet before bed
* INNER DEFENSE 1-2 times daily
* LIFE 5 2-3 times daily at least 1 hour apart from Inner Defense
* Capsules of LEMON essential oil
* HYDRATE the body

Begin cleansing program when inflammation is reduced
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PAIN IN LIMBS THAT SEEMS TO “MOVE AROUND”

Hi Jana,

Please do not ever feel as if you are disturbing me with your questions.  There are just some times when I am not able to get back to you as rapidly as I do at other times . . . so you may have to be patient (especially for the next 3 weeks) . . .

Essential oils do not interfere with homeopathic treatment.  However, PEPPERMINT should be used at least 30 minutes apart from the homeopathic remedies. The FRAGRANCE would not have anything to do with whether or not an essential oil would interfere.

Homeopathy is at one end of the spectrum; therapeutic-grade essential oils are at the other end.  Homeopathy employs the energy of the plants.  Essential oils contain the essence of the entire plant itself.  Homeopathy works.  Essential oils usually work faster.

What would I do if it were me?

* My first choice would be to have a RAINDROP THERAPY SESSION or to use the essential oils of the Raindrop Collection on my feet (or the sacrum – the base of the spine.), layering the oils one by one, waiting 2 minutes between oils.
* I would add DEEP RELIEF ROLL-ON as the last oil, rolling it over the sacrum.
* I would continue using the 7 single oils and 2 blends layered on the feet (or sacrum) every day for one week and DEEP RELIEF on the sacrum.  After that, I would use the oils at least one time each week on either the bottoms of the feet or the base of the spine and continue using DEEP RELIEF at least one time each day.

NOTE:  The essential oils of the Everyday Oils Collection contain many oils that may have chemical components that could assist in coming to balance.  FRANKINCENSE and LAVENDER come to my mind first.  In addition, PANAWAY and PEACE & CALMING may be helpful.  COPAIBA may also be effective for pain, and it magnifies the effects of the other oils.

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Sharing experiences with essential oils is an effective way of learning to utilize these powerful gifts from Nature.  With this knowledge we can take control of our personal health.  However, we are required by law in the USA to state, “These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products and techniques mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease”.

Disclaimer: Please remember that anything discussed here does not constitute medical advice and cannot substitute for appropriate medical care.
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