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:

• Eucalyptus
• Frankincense
• Myrrh
• Peppermint
• Rosemary
• Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
• Marjoram
• Cardamom

 

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

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

1. In a dark-colored glass bottle (I reuse my empty oil bottles), combine the carrier oil and essential oils, shake to blend.
2. Add several drops to the palm of your hand and rub on your chest and back.
3. Repeat several times a day as needed.
4. 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.

 

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AromaTherapy for Insomnia

40 million American experience some type of insomnia annually. Insomnia is difficulty falling or staying asleep, waking up early in the morning and unable to go back to sleep. It can be triggered by stress, medications, drug or alcohol use, anxiety, or depression.

Symptoms:

• Chronic exhaustion
• Excessive drowsiness
• Lake of energy
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Difficulty with tasks, learning, and remembering

Some essential oils have strong sedative properties and are ideal for bedtime routines, promoting relaxation, and restful sleep.

**To maximize these treatments, make sure your sleeping environment is quiet, dark, cool, void of televisions, and electronics.

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Bedtime Massage

3 ounces of carrier oil (I prefer organic Sunflower Seed Oil)

24 drops Neroli essential oil

12 drops Spikenard essential oil

1. In a dark-colored glass bottle (I reuse my empty essential oil bottles), add the carrier oil along with the Neroli and Spikenard essential oils; shake well.
2. With your fingertips, apply blend to big toes, bottoms of feet, navel, and back of neck.
3. Apply each night before bedtime until reaching a normal sleep pattern.

 

Bath Oil

1 tablespoon carrier oil

5 drops Lavender essential oil

5 drops Petitgrain essential oil

1. In a small glass bowl, add the carrier oil along with the Lavender and Petitgrain essential oil: stir.
2. Draw a warm bath, add all the mixture to the running water.
3. Soak in the bath for at least 10-15 minutes. Be careful getting out of the bath, it may be slippery due to the oils.
4. Apply each night before bedtime until reaching a normal sleep pattern.

 

Serenity Diffuser Blend

Diffuser of your choice

2-3 drops of Serenity essential oil

1. Fill diffuser with water
2. Add 2-3 drops of Serenity essential oil
3. Begin diffusing 30 minutes prior to bed time.
4. Diffuse each night to promote restful sleep.

This blend of essential oils promote relaxation, restful sleep, lessens feelings of tension, calms emotions, calms the mind, and soothes the senses.

 

Serenity Restful Complex Softgels

Serenity Restful Complex is a unique combination of Lavender essential oil and natural plant extracts in a vegetarian softgel to help you get the refreshing sleep you need without leaving you feeling groggy and sleepy the next day.

Take one to two softgels each night before bed time.

 

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HSA/FSA and Coverage of Essential Oils

Yes, your HSA/FAS, by law, will cover your oils. However, there are requirements you need to follow.

First, visit your personal HSA/FSA website. Find the forms provided and look for a Letter of Medical Necessity (LOMN). If you find this form, print a copy. If they do not offer a copy, simply create your own. I have attached a generic form below.

Some HSA/FSA’s will spell out for you in the “common eligible expenses” section, or something similar to that, which alternative medicine is covered. It will often say under eligibility, “dual purpose”. This means you must fill out a LOMN. If your HSA/FSA states you must refer to Publication 502 or section 213(d), then you’re also covered and you must make your own LOMN.

A LOMN form must be signed by “A” doctor. It does not say your primary care or even your medical doctor. It must be signed by, simply, a doctor. If your medical doctor is not open to using essential oils for treatment of any kind, then ask your chiropractor, or even your dentist.

The only thing clear is vitamins are NOT covered. HOWEVER, say you have fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis (something along those lines) and your doctor has nothing left to give you for relief and you have discovered doTERRA’s Life Long Vitality supplements are the only things that help you, THEN, with your doctors signature, you will be covered as long as the medical reason is stated on the LOMN.

The details…

Per page 2 of IRS Publication 502, medical expenses are defined as, “Medical expenses are the cost of diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and the cost of treatments affecting any part of function of the body. These expenses include payments for legal medical services rendered by physicians, surgeons, dentists, and other medical practitioners. They include the costs of equipment, supplies and diagnostic devices needed for these purposes. Medical care expenses must be primarily to alleviate or prevent a physical or mental defect or illness. They do not include expenses that are merely beneficial to general health, such as vitamins or a vacation.”

This definitions is very vague. Notice here who is considered legal renderers of medical services. This covers a pretty broad rand of care providers. Let’s get more specific in section 213 (d) of the IRS Tax Code Publication 502 which states:

Definitions- for the purpose of this section

• (1) The term “medical care” means amounts paid–
  • (A) for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affection any structure of function of the body

Many HSA/FSA’s will break it down like this- Medical FSA and HSA Expense Eligibility List (IRS Code Section 213 (d) Eligible Expenses):

The following is a summary of common expenses claimed against Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Due to the frequent updates to the regulations governing FSAs and HSAs, this list does not guarantee reimbursement but instead is to be used as a guide for the submission of claims.

A definition of eligibility is as follows:

Yes: The expense is eligible for reimbursement.

Dual-Purpose: The expense can be used for both medical and general health, convenience, and/or cosmetic purposes. As such, a completed Medical Necessity Form or a signed physicians note must be on file for the expense to be considered eligible.

Potentially: The expense can be considered eligible, provided certain conditions or criteria (as specified in the Comments and Special Rules section) are satisfied. Depending on the nature of the expenses, a completed Medical Necessity Form or signed physician’s not may need to be on file.

No: The expense is not eligible for reimbursement, even with a physician’s note or Medical Necessity Form

Expense(s) Eligible? Comments and Special Rules

Alternative healers, dietary substitutes, and drugs and medicines

• Dual-purpose Non-traditional healing treatments provided by professionals may qualify if provided to treat a specific medical condition. The treatments must be legal, and the expenses will not qualify if the remedy is a food or substitute for food that the person would normally consume in order to meet nutritional requirements.

Some providers will not mention an option for alternative medicine. Don’t worry. This is common but it is not an obstacle. It comes down to filling out the LOMN.

Click here to download copy of the LOMN: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wMVS2EqIIZ2EqI8INjEqTBnun23ZdibLoD6bLZSmack/edit

Smoking Recovery with Essential Oils

Cigarette smoke has a wide-rang of health effects on the body, lungs, and airways. When a person inhales the chemicals found in cigarettes, the lung’s delicate lining becomes inflamed and irritated. For several hours after inhaling the smoke, the cilia that line the lungs slow down and become temporarily paralyzed. This causes the cilia to be less effective at cleaning out mucus and other substances, such as dust particles, from the airways.

The road to smoking recovery should include essential oils to help reduce withdrawal symptoms, cravings, calm anxiety,  aid the body in releasing the toxins, and improve motivation to overcome the addiction without added stimulants.

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The body starts to experiences changes within a short time after smoking the last cigarette:

• 20 minutes:
  • Heart rate and blood pressure drop to a normal range.
• 12 hours:
  • Carbon monoxide levels drop to normal.
• 24 hours:
  • The lungs can now inhale and exhale deeper.
  • Lower risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
• 1 week:
  • The cilia in the lungs start to work again which may cause a cough to develop to clear excess toxins that have built up over the years.
• 2-3 weeks:
  • Daily activity without feeling out of breath.
  • The body is starting to regenerate and the lungs are functioning much better.
  • The lungs will feel clearer and breathing will be easier.
  • Circulation improves.
• 1 month:
  • Lung capacity increases by 20% and are in full repair mode.
  • Lower risk of lung infections.
  • Less episodes of coughing.
• 1 year:
  • The tiny cilia have re-grown and are now fully functional like a non-smoker.
  • Cough and shortness of breath are gone.
  • Reduced the risk for a heart attack by 50%.

 

With time and the use of doTERRA essential oils you can provide multi-dimensional benefits to your lungs when using the essential oils aromatically, topically, and internally.

 

AromaTherapy (aromatically) is perfect for when you are at the office and in the car.

Car Diffuser

Table/Desk Diffuser

• Black pepper
  • Reduce cravings for nicotine.
  • Help calm withdrawal anxiety.
  • Increases cellular oxygenation.

• Clove
  • Aid in healing mouth tissues.
  • Lessens the desire to smoke.

• Roman Chamomile
  • Calm anxiety, irritability, and nervousness.
  • Reduce depression and creates emotional stability.

• Detoxification Blend (Zendocrine) 
  • Reduce toxic build-up in cells and organs.

• Cleanse and Restore Kit
  • Supports healthy lung and respiratory function.
  • Purifying and detoxifying to the body’s systems.
  • Supports healthy cleansing and filtering functions of the liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin.
  • Supports conversion of food nutrients to cellular energy.
  • Protects the body and cells from oxidative stress.

Read a case study about how AromaTherapy was used to help with nicotine cravings. Published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

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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.

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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

1. In a glass cup or bowl combine the carrier oil and cypress, mix.
2. Draw a warm bath and the mixture to the running water.
3. Soak for about 15 minutes.
4. 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

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

 

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

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

Home Essentials Kit

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

 

Family Essentials Kit

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

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Nasal Polyps and Essential Oils

Nasal polyps are teardrop-shaped growths that form in the nose and or sinus. They are often accompanied by asthma or allergies. Small nasal polyps normally go unnoticed while the larger ones tend to block sinus drainage. They are usually found around the area where the sinuses open into the nasal cavity.

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Common symptoms:

• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Postnasal drip
• Decrease sense of smell
• Decrease sense of taste
• Sinus infections/chronic sinusitis
• Sensitivity to fumes, odors, dusts, and chemicals
• Snoring
• Facial pain/headache
• Persistent congestion

 

-Frankincense has the ability to stop bacteria which makes it ideal for nasal polyps. -Melaleuca (Tea Tree) also has the ability to stop bacteria while helping to shrink the polyp and heal inflamed tissue around the polyps.

 

Neat treatment: neat means using the essential oil without a carrier oil.

• Place one drop of Frankincense and Melaleuca on a cotton swab
• Apply directly to the polyp
• Repeat twice a day

 

Nasal irrigation/sinus rinse

• Use a NetiPot or any other sinus rinse device
• Add 1-2 drops of Frankincense and Melaleuca to your device with enough distilled water for the rinse
• Irrigate your sinuses as directed in your device instructions
• Dispose of the left over mixture. I do not recommend letting any left over essential oil mixture sit in the rinsing device if it is plastic.
• Repeat twice a day

 

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Are you ready to add essential oils to add essential oils to your sinus hygiene regimen?

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.

Home Essentials Kit

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

 

Family Essentials Kit

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

Influenza and Essential Oils

Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your sinuses, throat and lungs. Symptoms are much like those of the common cold, are often followed by aches, chills, and fever. Influenza sits in faster and harder than a cold does. Typically begins with the run-down feeling whereas a cold usually begins with a sore throat and or runny nose.

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Common signs and symptoms of influenza include:

• Fever over 100.4 F (38 C)
• Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and legs
• Chills and sweats
• Headache
• Dry, persistent cough
• Fatigue and weakness
• Nasal congestion
• Sore throat
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea

Many of the same antiviral essential oils that work for cold symptoms are equally effective against influenza by boosting the immune system and keeping the virus from growing out of control. The faster you take action, the less severe your symptoms, the faster you’ll feel better.

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

• Melaleuca
• Oregano
• Marjoram
• Lemongrass
• Eucalyptus
• Basil

 

Flu Bath Treatment

• 1 tablespoon carrier oil
• 2 drops melaleuca
• 2 drops marjoram
• 1 drop basil

1. In a glass bowl, combine the carrier oil and essential oils, stir.
2. Draw a hot bath and add the mixture to the running water.
3. Soak for at least 15 minutes. The bathtub maybe slippery, use caution when getting out.
4. Repeat as needed until symptoms subside.

 

Flu Chest Rub

• 2 ounces carrier oil
• 3 drops eucalyptus
• 1 drop lemongrass
• 1 drop oregano

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

 

Diffuser

• 2-3 drops eucalyptus
• Place in the room where you spend the most time.

Eucalyptus can help stop the spread of viruses when diffused. It also aids in reducing inflammation and discomfort in influenza sufferers.

 

Are you ready to use essential oils to help relieve your influenza 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.

Home Essentials Kit

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

 

Family Essentials Kit

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

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Sinusitis and Essential Oils

Sinuses are several hollow cavities within the skull that allow the skull to be lightweight without compromising strength. These cavities are connected to the nasal cavity through small channels. When the mucous membrane lining becomes swollen or inflamed, the sinuses are unable to drain correctly. This can lead to infection and sinusitis.

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Sinusitis is the inflammation or an infection of the mucus membranes lining in the sinuses and inner nasal passages. Sinusitis is caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Symptoms will present themselves as blocked nasal passages, headache, fever, dental pain, reduced sense of small and or taste, bad breath, and a cough that produces mucus.

Essential oils can help ease the symptoms.

Some of my favorite essential oils for sinusitis are: peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus, and thyme. They help decrease sinus pressure, inflammation, and open the airways.

 

Diffuser Blend:

• 2 drops peppermint
• 2 drops rosemary
• 1 drop eucalyptus
• 1 drop thyme

Diffuse throughout the day.

 

Sinus Relief  Steam Treatment (my favorite for immediate relief)

• 2 cups of hot water
• 2 drops peppermint
• 2 drops rosemary
• 1 drop eucalyptus
• 1 drop thyme

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

 

Are you ready to add essential oils to help relieve your sinusitis 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.

Home Essentials Kit

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

 

Family Essentials Kit

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

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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.

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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

1. 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.
2.  Add a few drops to the palm of your hand and rub over the chest area and back.
   
3. 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?

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.

Home Essentials Kit

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

 

Family Essentials Kit

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

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Asthma and Essential Oils

Asthma is a condition in which narrowed, swollen airways, and the production of excess mucus make breathing difficult. During an asthma attack, a sufferer may experience wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, along with tightening of the chest that can lead to panic.

Asthma can be triggered by allergens and it is very important to reduce these triggers at home, at work, and everywhere you can. Dust mites, cockroaches, indoor/outdoor mold, pollen, stress, cleaning supplies, beauty products, and pet dander are among the most common asthma triggers.

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If you have asthma, you may find yourself sensitive to strong odors and chemicals in the air. If possible, avoid wood- burning stoves, kerosene heaters, and fireplaces. Try to stay away from strong odors and sprays, such as perfumes, hair spray, and paints. Ask your family members and friends to limit their use of perfumed products when they are around you.

It is important not to smoke and to avoid exposure to second hand smoke when you have asthma. Cigarette smoke irritates the airways which can cause bronchospasms. Smoking may also permanently damage your airways. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stop smoking if you do, and ask people not to smoke around you. Read my blog post: Smoking Recovery with Essential Oils, to learn how essential oils can help support you with your decision of stop smoking.

Common colds, respiratory infections, food sensitivities, weather, and stress are also asthma triggers. Try using a lavender essential oil steam treatment to help relax lung spasms, open the airways, and reduce the panic feeling that often accompanies an asthma attack. Lavender is the only essential oil recommended for use during an asthma attack.

Lavender Steam Treatment

• 2 cups of hot water
• 3-5 drop of lavender essential oil

1. In a large, shallow glass bowl add hot water and the essential oils and stir to combine.

2. Tent your head with a towel over the bowl and breathe deeply for several minutes, emerging for fresh air when needed.

3. Mix lavender oil with a carrier oil and apply to the soles of your foot help with relieving tension.

4. Repeat the steam treatment through out the day as needed.

In between the lavender steam treatment and at bedtime, use this chest rub to encourage deep breathing and help the chest to expand. Peppermint essential oil is a strong decongestant that can help prevent asthma attacks. This rub is an excellent way to sooth cold and flu symptoms.

Chest Rub

• 2 ounces carrier oil (I use grapeseed oil)
• 12 drops lavender essential oil
• 8 drops geranium essential oil
• 4 drops peppermint essential oil
• 2 drops marjoram essential oil

1.  In a 15ml dark-colored glass bottle, add the carrier oil along with the essential oils, and shake to blend. (I reuse my empty essential oil bottles for my rubs and make my own labels.)

2. Add a few drops of the mixture to the palm of your hand, apply to your chest, and massage in.

3. Repeat in between the lavender steam treatment and at bedtime. Store bottle in a cool, dark place between uses.

 

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

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.

Home Essentials Kit

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

 

Family Essentials Kit

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

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