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
Diatomaceous Earth Capsules
USES/BENEFITS
Diatomaceous Earth has been reported in scientific literature to absorb methyl mercury, E.coli, endotoxins, viruses, organophosphate pesticide residues, drug residues, and protein, perhaps even the proteinaceous toxins produced by some intestinal infections. Given this, Diatomaceous Earth is very useful as a detox solution, digestive aid and colon cleanser
APPLICATION/DOSAGE:
2 Capsules 3 times per day or as recommended by your health care practitioner
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
There are no known interactions; however do not consume at the same time as other medications – it may render them inert
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
Essential Oils
We would suggest the following:
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Peppermint Essential Oil
Massage – Buy a base oil: fractionated coconut, rosehip or jojoba are best for this. 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 Peppermint. Apply the blend over the spine and any areas affected by pain and inflammation, as necessary. At least twice a day.
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 4 drops of Lavender 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 – 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. Safe all around for inhaling. Use low doses, if at all for night time baths **
** 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 **
