We would suggest the following treatments:
- Acupuncture – Needlework focusing on pressure points to release blockages in the body.
- Massage therapy – To help release the mucous congestion.
– Listed by Sharon Olivier, January 2021
We would suggest the following herbal remedies:
- Astragalus – boosts the immune system.
- Don Quai – Traditional Chinese Medicine uses Don Quai for overall health and wellness.
- Gan Cao – Liquorice root: An expectorant that accelerates mucous secretion. The herb helps with coughing and shortness of breath.
- Burdock – cleanses and purifies the blood.
- Poria – Fu ling: An herb with diuretic effects helping with fluid retention, reducing phlegm production and may help patients sleep better.
– Listed by Sharon Olivier, January 2021
Moringa
USES/BENEFITS
Can assist with the following:
- Reduces weight gain
- Antioxidant which protects cells from damage
- Helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
- Prevents inflammation
- Helps the body convert fats into energy
- Reduces fatigue and improves energy levels
APPLICATION/DOSAGE:
1-2 Capsules per day or as recommended by your health care practitioner
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Alkaloids in the plant may lower blood pressure and slow heart rate
- Moringa bark can cause uterine contractions
Turmeric
USES/BENEFITS
Can assist with the following:
- Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
- Assists with high cholesterol, diabetes, rheumatism, osteoarthritis
- Relieves hay fever
- Assists with depression
- Antiviral, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties
- Heal’s skin conditions like eczema
APPLICATION/DOSAGE:
1-2 Capsules per day or as recommended by your health care practitioner
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Turmeric usually does not cause significant side effects; however, some people can experience stomach upset, nausea, dizziness or diarrhoea
Essential Oils
We would suggest the following:
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Massage – Buy a base oil: coconut, sweet almond, grape seed for example. If you have 20ml of base oil, add half the amount of Essential Oil drops. In this case, you will add 6 drops of Lavender and 4 drops of Eucalyptus. Rub the mixture over the chest and neck and shoulders as required. Especially after a bath.
Bath – Your skin is the most absorbent part of the body. The heat of the bath assists in the absorption. Add 1 -2 drops for small children. There are 2 ways to do this:
- Diffusing 5 drops (maximum) of Essential Oil into a teaspoon of milk. Or a cup, if you would like more of a Cleopatra style bath. Use 3 drops of Lavender and 2 drops of Eucalyptus. Add Epsom salts.
- Or simply add 5ml of your massage blend.
Close all windows. Soak for 15-20 minutes minimum. Avoid splashing in the eyes.
Diffuser – Add 5 drops into a diffuser. (3 drops of Eucalyptus and 2 drops of Lavender / 5 Eucalyptus/combination of your choice).
** A patch test is required – 1 drop of aromatherapy oil to 4 drops of base oil. Apply a coin size amount to a patch of skin on the inner arm **
If sensitivity occurs, apply more base oil to soothe the area. Possibly avoid use for a further 10 days. If you wish to continue, dilute to ¼ of the original amount and test on a small area of skin. If there is no further reaction, continue with that dosage.
** Oils are for external use only and must be blended with a carrier oil. Always avoid the eyes, ears and nose **
** Eucalyptus – Avoid during pregnancy/lactation, epilepsy, on homeopathic remedies. Avoid use for children under 1 and with caution up to the age of 8 **
** Lavender is the safest of oils, if on a rare occasion you react, apply more base oil to the skin to soothe it and dilute the massage blend with more base oil **
