Multiple Sclerosis, or MS as it is often called and also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata, is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms in the central nervous system. This destruction of the myelin sheath interferes with communication between the brain and the body. Symptoms of MS include partial or...
Athlete’s foot (also known as ringworm of the foot and tinea pedis ) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas. It is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses. Although the condition typically affects the feet, it can spread to other areas of the body, including the groin. To treat athlete’s foot naturally apply Melaleuca (Tea...
You probably have some sort of routine for staying clean on the outside. Regular shower or bath time. Washing hands. Clean clothes, etc. But what do you do to make sure your insides are clean. There are probably millions of people who’s digestive systems are not functioning as well as they can or should. Are you one of them? Quite possibly! Of course, the biggest part of having a healthy inside is through proper nutrition. Lots of fresh veggies, fruits, healthy grains, etc. You...
While there are some closets that don’t have doors, it seems that majority still do. This can be nice, especially if you’re like us and don’t necessarily want the baby pulling clothes off the hangers or spreading shoes around. For you it may be keeping the dog or cat out etc. However, many of us keep our shoes and clothes hampers in the closet as well. This can start to add a bit of a ‘scent’ to that space and sometimes to the clean clothes. Here’s an...
There have been multiple states with confirmed cases of Measles showing up in the past month, including 5 in our own county! Some symptoms of Measles may include: Bloodshot eyes Cough Fever Light sensitivity (photophobia) Muscle pain Rash Usually appears 3 – 5 days after the first signs of being sick May last 4 – 7 days Usually starts on the head and spreads to other areas, moving down the body Rash may appear as flat, discolored areas (macules) and solid, red, raised areas (papules)...
Amidst all the sad events that have happened in the past few days in Japan and surrounding areas there is another scare that can go a lot further. There have been two explosions at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan and US Navy vessels have detected low level radiation 1oo miles away. If there is a meltdown that releases radioactivity into the air, the radiation could reach the North Western USA and Western Canada within 2 weeks I’ve been told. This creates a high risk of Thyroid...
Despite the fact that everyone gets warned about having antibiotics too often, they still seem to get prescribed very frequently. Including for children’s ear infections which are starting to show that about 80% of kids don’t heal any faster with the antibiotics. Antibiotics also have their own range of side effects and issues. These can include indigestion, yeast infections, jitters (like on caffeine), sensitivity to the sun and one can even weaken tendons. In kids I’ve seen...
Got the spring cleaning bug? (Or your spouse does? ) It’s a great time to clean the home and essential oils can help in getting your home clean and healthy without dangerous chemicals and their residue that can be left behind. Especially important if anyone in the house has Asthma or other chemical sensitivities. I mentioned the power of Lemon oil on sticky things recently. It’s a great way to help cut through gummy or greasy stains! Not only is this citrus oil known for its...
I just shared a nice indoor “Lucky” Bamboo plant in a nice cream colored vase with some asian floral designs done in red on it. It’s very nice. Before I received it, there was a good sized price label on the vase. This left a very sticky area on the vase. The “man of the house” tried cleaning and scrubbing for some time in order to get that sticky mess off. Later when taking a break, he remembered that Pure Lemon Oil can remove lots of things like marker etc.....
Patchouli Essential Oil Here is some great info about Patchouli Essential oil from doTerra’s blog. Used for centuries in perfumes and fragrances, Patchouli is one of the more aromatic essential oils. Patchouli oil has an easily recognizable rich musky-sweet fragrance and is used widely in the perfume industry. Patchouli is a species from the genus Pogostemon a bushy herb of the mint family, with erect stems, reaching two or three feet in height and bearing small pale-pink or white flowers....
