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
Ashwagandha
USES/BENEFITS
Can assist with the following:
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Helps fight depression
- Boosts fertility and testosterone in men
- Boosts brain function
APPLICATION/DOSAGE:
1-2 Capsules per day or as recommended by your health care practitioner
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Not to be taken in conjunction with antidepressants and anti-psychotics
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Upset stomach
Essential Oils
We would suggest the following:
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- Peppermint Essential Oil
Massage – Buy a base oil: sweet almond or jojoba. If you have 20ml of base oil, add half the amount of Essential Oil drops. In this case, you will add 4 drops of Lavender, 3 drops of Eucalyptus and 3 drops of Peppermint. Apply the mixture over the affected area, as required. Especially effective after a bath.
Bath – Your skin is the most absorbent part of the body. The heat of the bath assists in the absorption. There are 2 ways to do this:
- Diffusing 5 drops (maximum) of Essential Oils into a teaspoon of milk. Or a cup, if you would like more of a Cleopatra style bath. Use 3 drops of Lavender, 1 drop of Peppermint and 1 drop 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
Compress – (A warm compress). Add 2-3 drops of Essential Oil into a bowl of water. Soak the cloth in it. Apply the cloth to the area for 15 minutes or so. (1 drop of each oil)
** 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 **
** Peppermint – Avoid use during pregnancy/lactating, or if on homeopathic remedies. Avoid use in children under 5. Use low doses, it’s a very cooling oil and strong. May irritate the skin. It is a stimulant, so do not add to the bath before bed. Safe all around for inhaling. Peppermint is very potent and stimulating. Avoid use for a relaxing bath and never use more than 1-2 drops **
