chest rub – Respiratory Integrative Medicine

Alleviate Congestion Naturally with Essential Oils

Congestion occurs when there is a blockage in the nasal passages, sinuses, or upper respiratory tract (chest). This blockage is caused by inflamed tissues and blood vessels due to increased mucus production.

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Symptoms of congestion:

Stuffiness
Nasal discharge
Coughing
Headache
Difficulty breathing
Chest tightness

Causes of congestion:

Exposure to cold temperatures
Allergies/allergens (food, pet hair, milk, medication, smoke, dust etc.)
Fragrances (perfumes, colones, air freshers, laundry soap, fabric softeners)
Household cleaners
Cigarette smoke/smoking
Common cold/Influenza

Congestion usually responds to essential oil treatments because many of them have anti-inflammatory and expectorant (loosens and clears mucus and phlegm from the respiratory tract) properties.

There are three different methods of application that can be used to treat congestion with essential oils.

Steam treatment
Chest/back rub
Diffusing

Here are my favorite essential oils for the symptoms of congestion:

Congestion Steam Treatment (my favorite for immediate relief)

2 cups of hot water
2 drops Rosemary
2 drops Cardamom
1 drop Peppermint
1 drop Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
1 drop Frankincense

In a glass bowl, add the hot water along with the above essential oils and stir.
Sit or stand in a comfortable position.
With a towel, make a tent over your head and bowl with hot water.
Breathe in the aroma for about 5-10 minutes.
Repeat the treatment every 2-3 hours as needed.

Have Kleenex handy!

Congestion Chest Rub

2 ounces carrier oil ( I use organic Grapeseed or Sunflower Seed oil)
4 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
2 drops Rosemary
1 drop Marjoram
1 drop Frankincense

In a dark-colored glass bottle (I reuse my empty oil bottles), combine the carrier oil and essential oils, shake to blend.
Add several drops to the palm of your hand and rub on your chest and back.
Repeat several times a day as needed.
Store in a cool, dry place.

Congestion Diffuser Blend

3 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Peppermint
2 drops Frankincense
2 drops Myrrh

Fill your diffuser with water as directed by the manufacture and then add the essential oils. Place in the room where you spend the most time. Diffuse in the morning and at bedtime.

Are you ready to take control of your congestion symptoms naturally?

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Pneumonia and AromaTherapy

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung/lungs affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli. This infection is known to follow on the heels of a cold, the flu, and upper-respiratory infection.

Symptoms include:

Productive or dry cough
Chest pain
Fever
Trouble breathing
Chills
Tiredness

doTERRA Cypress essential oil has strong warming properties which makes it a great way to treat the chills associated with pneumonia.

Cypress Warming Bath

1 tablespoon carrier oil
5 drops of Cypress

In a glass cup or bowl combine the carrier oil and cypress, mix.
Draw a warm bath and the mixture to the running water.
Soak for about 15 minutes.
Repeat as often as needed.

Please be careful getting out of the bath, it may be slippery from the mixture.

Thyme is perfect for a cough, congestion, and ache muscles.

Thyme Chest Rub

1 tablespoon carrier oil
5 drops of Thyme

In a dark-colored glass bottle (I reuse my empty oil bottles), combine the carrier oil and essential oils, shake to blend.
Add several drops to the palm of your hand and rub on your chest.
Repeat several times a day as needed, specially after the bath treatment.
Store in a cool, dry place.

Are you ready to use essential oils to help relieve pneumonia symptoms?

There are two different ways to order doTERRA essential oils: individually or in a starter kit.

A starter kit is the most economical way. Below are my two favorite starter kits.

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This kit includes 9 full size (15ml) essential oils: Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Melaleuca, Oregano, Peppermint, Breathe, DigestZen, and On Guard.

1- 5ml bottle: Deep Blue

Petal Diffuser

Part Number: 41180001
Wholesale: $275.00
Savings: $86.25

This kit includes 10 sample size (5ml) essential oils: Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Melaleuca, Oregano, Peppermint, Breathe, DigestZen, On Guard and Deep Blue.

1- Peppermint Beadlets,

1- doTERRA On Guard Beadlets

Part Number: 60200540
Wholesale: $150.00
Savings: $37.00

COPD

Bronchitis and Essential Oils

Bronchitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the respiratory system which causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes causing excess mucus and coughing. Acute bronchitis is normally caused by a virus and may accompany an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or the flu. Bronchitis can also occur when liquid for food are aspirated in the lungs or after exposure to irritants such as heavy smoke or chemicals.

As soon as the symptoms begin, start defusing eucalyptus essential oil. Eucalyptus has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It helps ease coughing, acts as a decongestant and expectorant, and acts as fever reducer.

Remember the chest rub our Mom’s and Grandmother’s would put on our chests as kids when we were sick? It is still a wonderful way to help sooth inflamed airways, break up the mucus, and help the bronchitis from getting worse.

Eucalyptus and Lavender Chest Rub

1 ounce carrier oil
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops melaleuca (tea-tree) essential oil

In a dark-colored glass bottle (I reuse my empty bottles my oils come in) add the carrier oil along with the three above essential oils, place lid on bottle, and shake.
Add a few drops to the palm of your hand and rub over the chest area and back.
Apply this rub every couple of hours as needed until symptoms subside.

Eucalyptus essential oil is a powerful medicine. This inexpensive extract is effective against bacteria and viruses. It can be found in over the counter modern medicines including cough drops, mouthwashes, and antifungal body powders.

Are you ready to add essential oils to your bronchitis regimen?