Essential Oils as Alternative Therapies

June 5, 2010 By dorischua Leave a Comment

In the world of alternative therapies, essential oils are known for its subtle healing properties. But what exactly is essential oil, you may ask.

Essential oil is oil that is removed from the leaves, stems, and flowers of a plant. It is highly concentrated and evaporates easily. For that reason high quality essential oils are always kept in sealed containers. Any good aromatherapy or health food store will carry a range of essential oils for a variety of mental and physical ailments.

Some of the most popular therapeutic essential oils are eucalyptus, lavender, and sandalwood. You’ve probably used eucalyptus in the form of potent smelling vapor rub under you nose and on your chest when you have a cold. That’s because eucalyptus helps to clear your sinus cavities, which leads to better breathing. It also soothes sores and insect bites, acts as a disinfectant, and lifts the mood. Mix a few drops of eucalyptus with peppermint oil in a carrier oil (jojoba or almond oil) and rub it on your chest and lung areas to soothe a cough.

Lavender is always a favorite of the therapeutic essential oils in alternative therapies due to its ability to relax the body, calm the mind, fight infection, and soothe inflammation. Some people find it to be useful as a natural eczema treatment. Unlike the majority of essential oils, it does not have to be diluted and can be applied directly to trouble areas. Or, you can use a few drops in your bath to help you relax or to extinguish a tension headache.

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Alternative Therapies on Weight Loss and Management

April 7, 2010 By dorischua Leave a Comment

On the dinner table, I gave my son his portion and demanded that he finished his food. He turned to me and said, “But I don’t want to be fat!” I was surprised to hear that from a six year boy and I guessed the media and peer influence had a great part to play. In our home, we practiced alternative therapies and we also believe that with a balanced diet, weight management shouldn’t be an issue.

However, in society today, media distortion and exaggerated advertising campaigns have done a lot to shape the new standard in beauty. To be beautiful is to stay slim and we can see that on catwalks and Hollywood’s portrayal. In reality, nobody wants to be called a ‘fatty’, a fatso or be described as being ‘fat’. There are many weight loss and management options in the marketplace today, including buying pills online. Most of these seek to help a person lose weight, burn fat, blocks fat absorption and increase a fullness sensation.

I often share with my insurance agent about alternative therapies to weight management whenever we got round to discussing cheap car insurance options. She has been struggling with weight loss and faces problems with a healthy diet due to her busy schedule. She also finds it hard to stop snacking as she often skips meals when her appointments are full up in the day.

While there are many weight loss and management options around, there are many which appeal. Besides looking at these options, alternative therapies such as a dietary change, acupuncture, regular exercise and getting sufficient rest can be solutions to consider.

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Alternative Therapies and my Mom

March 24, 2010 By dorischua Leave a Comment

As my love and knowledge for alternative therapies continue to grow, I feel more confident and at ease when I’m under the weather. My mom used to get frantic over a little throat clearing or sniffles but I often have to assure her that everything is under control.

It is hard to convince her why alternative therapies work better in the long run for certain ailments. She is that kind who is skeptical about vitamins and supplements and she even considers them ‘medicine’. It’s only of late that she began to understand why some supplements really work for certain diseases. Take for instance her knee joint pain that she’s been complaining about lately. For years, I have been buying her glucosamine supplements till she reprimanded me on one occasion. So I stopped buying them for her. Months later, she was having so much pain in her knee and her doctor actually told her that the painkillers ain’t going to solve her problem. He suggested taking glucosamine and not long after that, she told me about this. Finally she opened her heart and mind to alternative therapies and started her glucosamine supplements again. This time, it’s on her own accord and she hasn’t complained since. Infact, her knee pain has shown much improvement too.

As I looked back, it’s interesting to note how I used to ask my mom how to get rid of blackheads when I was a teenager and now that I’m a grown up, she would ask me about alternative therapies that will help her with some common ailments. And I’m so happy to share my knowledge with her and this time, she doesn’t need much convincing anymore.

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