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
Activated Charcoal Capsules
USES/BENEFITS
Can assist with the following:
- Kidney function by filtering out undigested toxins and drugs
- Intestinal gas
- Diarrhoea
- Teeth whitening and oral health
- Skin infection
APPLICATION/DOSAGE:
1-2 Capsules per day or as recommended by your health care practitioner
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
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:
- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Frankincense Essential Oil
- Rosemary Essential Oil
Application – Buy a base oil: coconut oil in this case. If you have 20ml of base oil, add half the amount of Essential Oil drops. In this case, you will add 4 drops of Rosemary, 3 drops of Frankincense and 3 drops of Peppermint. Apply the blend over the affected area and the abdomen, as required. Twice a day at least. 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 1 drop of Peppermint, 2 drops of Rosemary and 2 drops of Frankincense. 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.
Suppositories look into making suppositories with a coconut oil base and a drop of each oil. With 1 inserted every night, relief can be felt within 4 days.
** 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.
** 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 be aware of using it at night time. 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 **
** Rosemary – Avoid during pregnancy, HBP, Heart conditions, use with caution if on prescription medication. Avoid use with children below 5 years of age. A stimulating oil, so no high doses prior to bedtime **
