treatment – Respiratory Integrative Medicine

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.

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

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.

doTerra Kits & Product Mockups — 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

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

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.

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?