Try This for Hepatitis
With all the differing symptoms and varing degrees of hepatitis, very few people if any, will ever experience the exact same thing. Throughout this page we've written a few notes as to what has worked for many people to relieve discomfort from the symptoms related to hepatitis. We hope you will be able to find something here that you may not of tried or didn't know was possible to give you reilef to some if not many of your symptoms.
Aromatherapy and heat
Fragrances and odors can create a sense of well-being or discontent. For instance, if we have difficulty coming to terms with a new situation, are unable to move on from past situations or seem unable to experience happiness, a new fragrance may help create a fresh mood or impulse. It may help us change our attitude or find a more positive reaction to a given situation. A pure essential oil does not create negative feelings such as aggression or fear, rather it has a balancing influence. No matter what stressful situation we may find ourselves in with our health, family or work issues, changing the feel of the environment can mean all the difference in the final outcome.
The affects that hepatitis has on the mind and soul are overwhelming more times that not. The use of the following essential oils have had a profound affect on relieving stress and calming the body and mind. You can add a drop or two to a bath, into a carrier oil and applied directly on the skin for a more direct affect or added to lotion, soap or shampoo for daily use. The essential oils listed also have other amazing properties, be sure to read the full affects that each oil has for up building and fortifying the body and mind.
The affects that hepatitis has on the mind and soul are overwhelming more times that not. The use of the following essential oils have had a profound affect on relieving stress and calming the body and mind. You can add a drop or two to a bath, into a carrier oil and applied directly on the skin for a more direct affect or added to lotion, soap or shampoo for daily use. The essential oils listed also have other amazing properties, be sure to read the full affects that each oil has for up building and fortifying the body and mind.
Apricot Carrier Oil ~ "Expressed from the nut meats of apricots, apricot kernel oil is high in the essential fatty acids oleic and linoleic acids. It has a slightly lighter consistency than sweet almond oil and is especially good for skin, massage and bath applications" - Aura Cacia
Lemon Essential Oil ~ Lemon has a wide range of applications. it is beneficial for both physical and psychological problems. In times of confusion it helps clear the mid and aids in the decision making process. Physical benefits of Lemon oil are; germicide, fever reducing, astringent, heart tonic, acid neutralizing, stimulates ref and white blood cell formation, stimulate the immune system and air disinfectant. Which helps these ailments; infectious diseases, colds, fever, throat infections, asthma, anemia, heartburn, varicose veins, bleeding injuries, gout, rheumatism, ureter infections, insect bites, and swelling. Skin benefits of Lemon oil are; antiseptic, detoxifying, sports injuries. Which help these ailments; oily skin, swollen or infected skin, broken blood vessels, strengthens capillaries, correct varicose veins, freckles weak nails, oily hair, dandruff.
Peppermint Essential Oil ~ The oil of Peppermint is one of the most popular essential oils used. It has a wide range of use both physical and psychological. Physical benefits of Peppermint oil are; antiseptic, relieving cramps, pain killer, choleric, decongestant, analgesic, expectorant, stimulates lymph drainage. Which helps these ailments; dizziness, heart palpitations, shock, migraine, headaches, tension, digestive disorders, liver disorders, colic, gallstones, bile blockage, weakness, nausea, flu, vomiting, colds, lymph fluid blockage, sore muscles, bruises, muscle pain, rheumatism, lumbago, joint pain, insect bites, canker sores, stomach upsets, weather sensitivity. Mind and spirit benefits of Peppermint oil are; refreshing, increasing concentration, increasing memory, lifts depression, confusion. Which helps these ailments; mental fatigue, poor memory, lack of concentration, unclear thinking. Skin benefits of Peppermint oil are; antiseptic, reducing swelling, strengthens skins natural defenses. Which
helps these ailments; acne, tired, swollen or blemished skin.
Rosemary Essential Oil ~ Rosemary aids mental capacity and strengthens the nervous system. It provides support in stressful conditions, particularly when one needs to focus clearly. Physical benefits of Rosemary are; antiseptic, relieving cramps, heart tonic, stimulating menstruation, strengthening, regulating and normalizing blood pressure. Mind and Spirit benefits of Rosemary are; uplifting, strengthening, brain stimulant, nerve tonic, structure building. Which help these ailments; poor memory, weak ego, apathy. Skin benefits of Rosemary are; antiseptic. Which help theses ailments; blemished skin, oily skin and reduces hair loss.
Tea Tree Essential Oil ~ Tea Tree oil possessing an intense, medicinal aroma, tea tree is a superior antimicrobial essential oil that can be used by the drop directly on the skin to cleanse and purify. Physical benefits of Tea Tree oil are; antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Which help these ailments; burns, abrasions,
abscesses, yeast and vaginal infections, externally for ear infections, acne or wherever there is sign of infection. Mind and spirit benefits of Tea Tree oil are; Purifying, uplifting, cleansing. Which help these ailments; poor memory, lack of concentration, mental fatigue.
The following are some ratios for dilution and use of essential oils*;
Bath - Add 8 drops essential oil to 1 cup water then add to your bath. This is 8 drops total, using more than 8 drops can irritate the skin.
Body lotion - Add up to 25 drops essential oil to 8 oz unscented lotion.
Facial oil - Add up to 6 drops essential oil to 1 oz apricot or jojoba carrier oil. Using more than 6 drops can irritate the skin.
Hair shampoo or conditioner - Add 1 drop essential oil to 4 - 6 oz unsecented shampoo or conditioner.
Massage oil - Add up to 25 drops of essential oil to 2 oz almond, apricot, grape seed, avecado or oilve oil.
Perfume - Add up to 12 drops essential oil to half an ounce purified water or jojoba oil.
*Essential oils are percious and breakdown quickly, use within a short amount of time. Best used within 6 months or better.
Other items to consider to help support essential oils;
Castor Oil ~ The thick properties that make up castor oil has been used for centuries both internally and externally. Our recommendations are for external use. Its use
has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. It is used to strengthen the immune system and assist to remedy Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy, hair loss, pain from Arthritis and Rheumatism, yeast infections, constipation, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation and more. Saturate flannel or cotton pad with oil and place over abdomen or other areas. Cover with plastic and apply heat to increase penetration.
Heat Pack ~ Heat is penetrating. It can relieve muscle tension which causes pain, warm the body and stir areas to heal by inviting the blood to circulate to the area affected. When used in combination with castor or essential oils heat acts as a force for penetration so the properties of the oils can go deeper into the system and have a greater affect. Rice and salt packs wrapped in 100% cotton are least irritating to skin. Many people with allergies have shown skin reactions to heat packs made with corn, flax seed or wheat (gluten type) ingredients.
Lemon Essential Oil ~ Lemon has a wide range of applications. it is beneficial for both physical and psychological problems. In times of confusion it helps clear the mid and aids in the decision making process. Physical benefits of Lemon oil are; germicide, fever reducing, astringent, heart tonic, acid neutralizing, stimulates ref and white blood cell formation, stimulate the immune system and air disinfectant. Which helps these ailments; infectious diseases, colds, fever, throat infections, asthma, anemia, heartburn, varicose veins, bleeding injuries, gout, rheumatism, ureter infections, insect bites, and swelling. Skin benefits of Lemon oil are; antiseptic, detoxifying, sports injuries. Which help these ailments; oily skin, swollen or infected skin, broken blood vessels, strengthens capillaries, correct varicose veins, freckles weak nails, oily hair, dandruff.
Peppermint Essential Oil ~ The oil of Peppermint is one of the most popular essential oils used. It has a wide range of use both physical and psychological. Physical benefits of Peppermint oil are; antiseptic, relieving cramps, pain killer, choleric, decongestant, analgesic, expectorant, stimulates lymph drainage. Which helps these ailments; dizziness, heart palpitations, shock, migraine, headaches, tension, digestive disorders, liver disorders, colic, gallstones, bile blockage, weakness, nausea, flu, vomiting, colds, lymph fluid blockage, sore muscles, bruises, muscle pain, rheumatism, lumbago, joint pain, insect bites, canker sores, stomach upsets, weather sensitivity. Mind and spirit benefits of Peppermint oil are; refreshing, increasing concentration, increasing memory, lifts depression, confusion. Which helps these ailments; mental fatigue, poor memory, lack of concentration, unclear thinking. Skin benefits of Peppermint oil are; antiseptic, reducing swelling, strengthens skins natural defenses. Which
helps these ailments; acne, tired, swollen or blemished skin.
Rosemary Essential Oil ~ Rosemary aids mental capacity and strengthens the nervous system. It provides support in stressful conditions, particularly when one needs to focus clearly. Physical benefits of Rosemary are; antiseptic, relieving cramps, heart tonic, stimulating menstruation, strengthening, regulating and normalizing blood pressure. Mind and Spirit benefits of Rosemary are; uplifting, strengthening, brain stimulant, nerve tonic, structure building. Which help these ailments; poor memory, weak ego, apathy. Skin benefits of Rosemary are; antiseptic. Which help theses ailments; blemished skin, oily skin and reduces hair loss.
Tea Tree Essential Oil ~ Tea Tree oil possessing an intense, medicinal aroma, tea tree is a superior antimicrobial essential oil that can be used by the drop directly on the skin to cleanse and purify. Physical benefits of Tea Tree oil are; antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Which help these ailments; burns, abrasions,
abscesses, yeast and vaginal infections, externally for ear infections, acne or wherever there is sign of infection. Mind and spirit benefits of Tea Tree oil are; Purifying, uplifting, cleansing. Which help these ailments; poor memory, lack of concentration, mental fatigue.
The following are some ratios for dilution and use of essential oils*;
Bath - Add 8 drops essential oil to 1 cup water then add to your bath. This is 8 drops total, using more than 8 drops can irritate the skin.
Body lotion - Add up to 25 drops essential oil to 8 oz unscented lotion.
Facial oil - Add up to 6 drops essential oil to 1 oz apricot or jojoba carrier oil. Using more than 6 drops can irritate the skin.
Hair shampoo or conditioner - Add 1 drop essential oil to 4 - 6 oz unsecented shampoo or conditioner.
Massage oil - Add up to 25 drops of essential oil to 2 oz almond, apricot, grape seed, avecado or oilve oil.
Perfume - Add up to 12 drops essential oil to half an ounce purified water or jojoba oil.
*Essential oils are percious and breakdown quickly, use within a short amount of time. Best used within 6 months or better.
Other items to consider to help support essential oils;
Castor Oil ~ The thick properties that make up castor oil has been used for centuries both internally and externally. Our recommendations are for external use. Its use
has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. It is used to strengthen the immune system and assist to remedy Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy, hair loss, pain from Arthritis and Rheumatism, yeast infections, constipation, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation and more. Saturate flannel or cotton pad with oil and place over abdomen or other areas. Cover with plastic and apply heat to increase penetration.
Heat Pack ~ Heat is penetrating. It can relieve muscle tension which causes pain, warm the body and stir areas to heal by inviting the blood to circulate to the area affected. When used in combination with castor or essential oils heat acts as a force for penetration so the properties of the oils can go deeper into the system and have a greater affect. Rice and salt packs wrapped in 100% cotton are least irritating to skin. Many people with allergies have shown skin reactions to heat packs made with corn, flax seed or wheat (gluten type) ingredients.
Liver Detox Tea
A good tea that promotes good digestion, elimination and detoxification will contain the following ingredients:
Burdock root
Cinnamon bark
Dandelion root
Fennel seed
Ginger root
Licorice root
Oregon grape root
Yellow dock root
You can find teas like this in the natural food section of your grocery store or you can make a blend yourself. Mix together equal parts of the dried herbs. Using hot water (water that has not come to the boil yet*) steep one teaspoon of the mix about 10 minutes. If the tea is too cool for your liking, you can re-heat, just being careful not to over heat. Tea shouldn't be extremely hot.
*Its important not to use too hot of water. When the water is too hot it has the ability to scald the nutrients and will reduce its natural healing properties. By using water that is hot yet has not come to the boil, it can expand and rehydrate the dried ingredients and release their properties with their fullest health potential.
A good tea that promotes good digestion, elimination and detoxification will contain the following ingredients:
Burdock root
Cinnamon bark
Dandelion root
Fennel seed
Ginger root
Licorice root
Oregon grape root
Yellow dock root
You can find teas like this in the natural food section of your grocery store or you can make a blend yourself. Mix together equal parts of the dried herbs. Using hot water (water that has not come to the boil yet*) steep one teaspoon of the mix about 10 minutes. If the tea is too cool for your liking, you can re-heat, just being careful not to over heat. Tea shouldn't be extremely hot.
*Its important not to use too hot of water. When the water is too hot it has the ability to scald the nutrients and will reduce its natural healing properties. By using water that is hot yet has not come to the boil, it can expand and rehydrate the dried ingredients and release their properties with their fullest health potential.
Cooler weather outside meets the needs to warm up our insides
With the temperatures changing and seasons shifting, it remind us why we are getting chilly and in need of warmth. Though the heater button is handy, most the time it really isn't enough to warm us up inside. Also with the fine economy sitting on top of the heater vent isn't exactly economical either. So how about some easy cost-effective solutions. May of you are use to your cup of hot cocoa when its cool outside, but don’t turn your nose up to the idea of sipping some tea thorough out the day. The properties that tea brings are far more beneficial that you may know. Let us give you just a couple examples:
Added nutrients - More than 200-300 independent health studies have been conducted related to the benefits of tea, most have been on green and black teas. Tea is rich in polyphenols, tannin, and flavonols (often termed catechins), fluoride, and vitamin C, P, K, and B. Although tea contains caffeine, the amounts are far less than those in coffee and produce a softer, beneficial effect. Studies suggest that as few as four servings of tea a day may have a positive impact on your health. These benefits of tea has proven effective to boost the immune system, slow the aging process, reduce the risk of kidney stones, prevent arthritis, reduce bad cholesterol, prevent cancer and protect the skin.
Immune Booster - Blood cells from tea drinkers respond 5 times faster to germs than those of coffee drinkers. (Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard MedicalSchool) One way to measure the strength of an immune system is to measure the production of antibacterial proteins in the body. Higher levels of these proteins are associated with healthier immune systems that are better at warding off illness and disease than a weak one. A study comparing the production of these proteins in coffee and tea drinkers found that the group drinking 2.5 cups of black tea per-day exhibited production levels that were five times higher than those of the coffee drinkers. (Kamath A, Wang L, Das H, Li L, Reinhold V, Bukowski J (2003) “Antigens in tea-beverage prime human Vgamma 2Vdelta 2 T cells in vitro and in vivo for memory and
nonmemory antibacterial cytokine responses” Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 100 (10): 6009-14) - Numi Tea
Burns calories – while we usually reach for comfort foods when its cold, which not only adds weight but creates more health problems when spring and summer come around. Try reaching for a cup of Yerba Mate’. Mate’ is known for its health benefits through and through. While it provides a wealth of vitamins/minerals and energy it also is known as nature’s weight loss secret. It is known to kick up your immune system for the winter cold season. There are many flavors of Mate’ that we sell, here are some just to name a few: Rainforest Green, Chai, Green with Ginseng & Echinacea, Hibiscus Lime, and Lemon Ginger (one of my favs).
A recent study showed that green tea's antioxidant EGCG stimulates the body to burn calories, notably fat. In the study, a daily dose of 270 mg EGCG (the amount 2-3 cups of green tea) caused men to burn 4% more energy - about 80 extra calories a day. (University of Geneva, Switzerland) Researchers noted that green tea may work with other chemicals to enhance fat oxidation and thermogenesis, in which the body burns fuel such as fat to produce heat. Also tea contains no calories, you can drink it all day long without adding a inch to your waistline.
Internal heat supplier - Drinking tea containing cinnamon, nutmeg and Indian spices naturally warm your insides, thus creating a longer lasting heat that radiates through and through. This not only warms you up but it helps your circulation, cholesterol, heart and other vital regions.
Holds Promise as HIV Therapy - Epigallocatechin gallate (EGGG), an active ingredient in tea, has antiviral, antioxidant and antibacterial properties that are now being studied in hopes that it helps inhibit the HIV virus. (Kawai K, Tsuno NH, Kitayama J, Okaji Y, et al. Epigallocatechin gallate, the main component of tea polyphenol, binds to CD4 and interferes with gp120 binding, J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003;112:951-957.)
Other research has shown tea has shown improved cardiovascular cealth and reduced risk of stroke: A study undertaken found that of 340 men and women who had suffered from heart attacks, those who drank a cup or more of black tea daily had a 44% lower risk of repeated heart attacks compared to non tea drinkers. Flavonoids are theorized to improve the lining of blood vessels, accounting for the decrease. (Brigham and Young, Harvard MedicalSchool) Studies show that drinking black tea helps to prevent narrowed or clogged arteries that lead to ischemic heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. (BostonUniversity Schoolof Medicine; The Zutphen Study, Netherlands)
There are many wonderful properties in tea that not only add heat to the body but health to your life. Tea is also an excellent friend to your pocket book because you can find good quality tea at a fraction of what you find most coffee drinks for. Happy Winter!
With the temperatures changing and seasons shifting, it remind us why we are getting chilly and in need of warmth. Though the heater button is handy, most the time it really isn't enough to warm us up inside. Also with the fine economy sitting on top of the heater vent isn't exactly economical either. So how about some easy cost-effective solutions. May of you are use to your cup of hot cocoa when its cool outside, but don’t turn your nose up to the idea of sipping some tea thorough out the day. The properties that tea brings are far more beneficial that you may know. Let us give you just a couple examples:
Added nutrients - More than 200-300 independent health studies have been conducted related to the benefits of tea, most have been on green and black teas. Tea is rich in polyphenols, tannin, and flavonols (often termed catechins), fluoride, and vitamin C, P, K, and B. Although tea contains caffeine, the amounts are far less than those in coffee and produce a softer, beneficial effect. Studies suggest that as few as four servings of tea a day may have a positive impact on your health. These benefits of tea has proven effective to boost the immune system, slow the aging process, reduce the risk of kidney stones, prevent arthritis, reduce bad cholesterol, prevent cancer and protect the skin.
Immune Booster - Blood cells from tea drinkers respond 5 times faster to germs than those of coffee drinkers. (Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard MedicalSchool) One way to measure the strength of an immune system is to measure the production of antibacterial proteins in the body. Higher levels of these proteins are associated with healthier immune systems that are better at warding off illness and disease than a weak one. A study comparing the production of these proteins in coffee and tea drinkers found that the group drinking 2.5 cups of black tea per-day exhibited production levels that were five times higher than those of the coffee drinkers. (Kamath A, Wang L, Das H, Li L, Reinhold V, Bukowski J (2003) “Antigens in tea-beverage prime human Vgamma 2Vdelta 2 T cells in vitro and in vivo for memory and
nonmemory antibacterial cytokine responses” Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 100 (10): 6009-14) - Numi Tea
Burns calories – while we usually reach for comfort foods when its cold, which not only adds weight but creates more health problems when spring and summer come around. Try reaching for a cup of Yerba Mate’. Mate’ is known for its health benefits through and through. While it provides a wealth of vitamins/minerals and energy it also is known as nature’s weight loss secret. It is known to kick up your immune system for the winter cold season. There are many flavors of Mate’ that we sell, here are some just to name a few: Rainforest Green, Chai, Green with Ginseng & Echinacea, Hibiscus Lime, and Lemon Ginger (one of my favs).
A recent study showed that green tea's antioxidant EGCG stimulates the body to burn calories, notably fat. In the study, a daily dose of 270 mg EGCG (the amount 2-3 cups of green tea) caused men to burn 4% more energy - about 80 extra calories a day. (University of Geneva, Switzerland) Researchers noted that green tea may work with other chemicals to enhance fat oxidation and thermogenesis, in which the body burns fuel such as fat to produce heat. Also tea contains no calories, you can drink it all day long without adding a inch to your waistline.
Internal heat supplier - Drinking tea containing cinnamon, nutmeg and Indian spices naturally warm your insides, thus creating a longer lasting heat that radiates through and through. This not only warms you up but it helps your circulation, cholesterol, heart and other vital regions.
Holds Promise as HIV Therapy - Epigallocatechin gallate (EGGG), an active ingredient in tea, has antiviral, antioxidant and antibacterial properties that are now being studied in hopes that it helps inhibit the HIV virus. (Kawai K, Tsuno NH, Kitayama J, Okaji Y, et al. Epigallocatechin gallate, the main component of tea polyphenol, binds to CD4 and interferes with gp120 binding, J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003;112:951-957.)
Other research has shown tea has shown improved cardiovascular cealth and reduced risk of stroke: A study undertaken found that of 340 men and women who had suffered from heart attacks, those who drank a cup or more of black tea daily had a 44% lower risk of repeated heart attacks compared to non tea drinkers. Flavonoids are theorized to improve the lining of blood vessels, accounting for the decrease. (Brigham and Young, Harvard MedicalSchool) Studies show that drinking black tea helps to prevent narrowed or clogged arteries that lead to ischemic heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. (BostonUniversity Schoolof Medicine; The Zutphen Study, Netherlands)
There are many wonderful properties in tea that not only add heat to the body but health to your life. Tea is also an excellent friend to your pocket book because you can find good quality tea at a fraction of what you find most coffee drinks for. Happy Winter!
