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
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
Garlic & Ginger
USES/BENEFITS
Can assist with the following:
- Elimination of toxins
- Boosts digestion
- Eases discomfort of the stomach and bowel
- Enhances appetite
- Clears the respiratory tract
- Soothes aches
- Reduces inflammation
APPLICATION/DOSAGE:
1-2 Capsules per day or as recommended by your health care practitioner
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Ginger slows down blood clotting in some cases, and should not be taken with other medications (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) that also slow down clotting, as it will increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. Garlic unpleasant breath or body odour, heartburn, burning in your mouth or throat, nausea, vomiting, gas or diarrhoea
Essential Oils
We would suggest the following:
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Frankincense 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. That would make it 10 drops. In this case, you will add 3 drops of Lavender, 4 drops of Frankincense and 3 drops of Peppermint. Apply the blend over the affected areas and abdomen, as required.
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 2 drops of Lavender, 2 drops of Frankincense and 1 drop of Peppermint. 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.
* A patch test is required for application – 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 **
** 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 **
** Frankincense – Avoid use during pregnancy/lactating, if any bleeding disorders or on anticoagulants. Avoid with children below 5 and caution below 8 **
