Alternative Therapies

Important Essential Oils for your Aromatherapy First Aid Kit

Did you know that essential oils have multiple uses? It is true! You can purchase good quality essential oils and use them to scent your home, disinfect and freshen your laundry, use them for healing purposes and add them to your first aid kit. Believe it or not, there are several different types of essential oils that you can use when you need to treat a fall, scratch, bite or burn quickly. Here is a look at some of the most popular essential oils to add to your first aid kit today.

Tea Tree Oil: This popular oil is a fabulous essential oil that has a wide array of medicinal purposes. When used properly, tea tree oil can help fit head lice, treat skin breakouts and irritations and even can be use as an antiseptic. When you first open a bottle of tea tree oil, you will notice it has a slightly minty, pungent odor. Do not let this stop you from using this helpful oil.

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Posted on October 28th, 2008 by Dee
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Learn Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Color, Crystal Therapy at Home!

With the increasing popularity of aromatherapy, reflexology, color & crystal therapy and a return to a more holistic lifestyle, people have begun searching for ways to earn more money; expand their skills; improve the health of themselves, friends & family; and increase their knowledge of alternative medicine.

The Alternative Healing Academy has developed several new courses in the holistic health care field for those who would like the opportunity to learn a healing modality at their own pace and in their own homes.

A Doctor of Reflexology with The Alternative Healing Academy is teaching classes with curriculum very similar to the Reflexology Practitioner Course and the Basic Aromatherapy at her local community college.

Our holistic health courses were developed by professionals in the Holistic Health Care field trained in the following modalities: Aromatherapy, Advanced/Master Aromatherapy, Reiki, Tuning Fork Therapy, Color and Crystal Therapy, Homeopathy, Herbalism, and Advanced Reflexology.

Furthermore, since we at the Alternative Healing Academy also realize that not everyone wants to make alternative medicine a career choice, we also offer basic courses as well as several Mini Courses which will teach you the skills you need to help improve the health and quality of life for yourself, your family and your friends.

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Posted on August 8th, 2008 by Dee
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What Kind of Aromatherapy Do You Need?

Adapted from The Essential Oils Book, by Colleen K. Dodt (Storey Books, 1996). http://www.care2.com/

Stressed? Craving peace or a good night’s sleep? This quiz can help you choose the right scent. There is even an essential oil that can help you avoid overeating!

Take this fun and easy quiz to discover which essential oils you need in your life right now!

We also include a great, easy formula for a simple cologne base that you can start making now to customize later for yourself, or as a gift for family or friends in the season of gift-giving.

1. Do you feel tired a lot?

2. Are you sometimes sad and moody?

3. Do you feel as if you could really use a lift?

4. Do you need to feel more energized?

5. Do you sometimes overeat?

6. Have you been having some pretty big mood swings lately?

7. Do you sometimes wake up in the middle of the night, unable to get back to sleep?

8. Do you feel anxious?

9. Do you feel stressed and pressured?

10. Are you sleeping poorly?

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Posted on June 9th, 2008 by Dee
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Reflexology Gains Popularity

Where conventional medicine has failed, natural medicine can make a real difference!

Far Eastern cultures have been using alternative treatments for thousands of years. However, in most places of the world, natural medicine is the first line of defense against sickness and disease. Even the most technically advanced countries such as China and Japan, appreciate the effectiveness and simplicity of natural medicine. In

fact, we could stand to take some of their knowledge to heart these days. In our society today, one that relies heavily on chemically laden prescription drugs, psychotherapy and surgical procedures to “heal” the sick, there has never been a better time to look into such alternatives. Where conventional medicine has failed, natural medicine can make a real difference.

Natural medicine and alternative treatments in general is a booming industry. Our society has become very interested in how to help cure us from common problems such as allergies, depression and anxiety. But with so many products claiming to be the next miracle cure, how do you really know which kind of alternative therapy to use? Maybe it is time to skip the pills and give reflexology a try.

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Posted on May 14th, 2008 by Dee
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Reflexology…A Quick Definition

Reflexology, or zone therapy, is a complementary therapy, intended for use alongside conventional medical care and not as a replacement. It is the practice of stimulating nerves on the feet, hands and ears, in order to encourage a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or to try to improve general health.

Reflexology is most commonly performed on the feet, moving on to the hands and/or ears where physical restraints (contraindications), such as veruccas or fractures, apply.

There is no one fixed theory to explain reflexology. All practitioners believe that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that reflexology assists the self-healing process. Some practitioners believe these zones to reflect the energy (Qi) body, and that blockages of energy in the body are reflected through “grit” or “lumps” on the foot. A therapist will apply pressure in the form of relaxing massage to these areas, in order to stimulate the corresponding area and thereby remove blockages in the energy body.

Contrary to some beliefs, reflexology does not seek to diagnose or cure medical conditions - merely imbalances in the life energy or Qi of the body. There are concerns over the efficacy of this treatment, and about the safety of using such a therapy instead of conventional medicine, which have resulted in some studies to investigate reflexology.

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Posted on May 8th, 2008 by Dee
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Treat Pregnancy Woes With Reflexology

Did you know that only ten sessions of reflexology could actually help get you in and out of labor much faster?

There are many natural approaches to combating one of the most common pregnancy complaints, morning sickness. Most people have heard of the age-old ginger remedy for upset stomachs and intestinal gas. It is an effective remedy that is cheap to use and has no side effects, which is very important to most expectant

mothers. However, there are many more natural remedies that you can use not only to ease the stomach, but also to ensure a smooth, faster labor. Yes, it is true, say hello to reflexology.

Did you know that only ten sessions of reflexology could actually help get you in and out of labor much faster? Yes, it is true. Furthermore, women that undergo reflexology treatment during pregnancy also appear to have fewer complications during labor. These benefits are great, but what about the nine-months of uncomfortable, often painful symptoms?

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Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Dee
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Essential Oil Safety For Babies

You can start baby massage at around 2 months, but avoid it for a week or two before and after a baby is vaccinated.

For babies this young, and until they are a year old, use just 1/2 percent dilution, and not more than 1 drop of essential oil in total at any one time. Only use Roman Chamomile, Neroli, Lavender, Mandarin or Rose with young babies-avoid all other essential oils.

For baby massage, mix 1 drop of essential oil in 2 tsp (10 ml) of base oil, then gently massage the arms, hands, legs, feet, back, chest and stomach. If a baby shows signs of wanting you to stop, then do so, but most babies enjoy being massaged. It is unlikely that you will use up the full massage mixture, so keep what is left over in a dark glass bottle. You can use this the following day for another massage, or in the baby’s bath.

Use only diluted essential oils in the bath. Baby skin is very sensitive, and babies have a habit of putting their fingers in their mouths and rubbing their eyes.

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Posted on April 29th, 2008 by Dee
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Holistic Approaches for Coping with Breast Cancer

by Carla Chesser, RN - Excerpted from her book Laughing Through the Tears of Breast Cancer

It is hard to fathom that every 30 seconds a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 240,000 women and 2100 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. (American Cancer Society). All of these people will be faced with making decisions about a diagnosis that they didn’t ask for, didn’t want and—in most cases—certainly didn’t expect.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it is important to take each step of this journey one at a time—dealing with what is happening in the present, rather than looking at what may or may not be in the future. This will keep you focused and less anxious.

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Posted on April 22nd, 2008 by Dee
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Aromatherapy in Labor and Delivery

by Francesca Black

The time has come. After nine months of anticipation you are standing at the door, suitcase at the ready, stopwatch in hand. You’ve timed the contractions at every two to five minutes on the dot, and as the drama of birth opens its curtains before your very eyes, you wonder if all your preparations will have been enough.

Childbirth is definitely one of, if not the most difficult labors a woman faces in her lifetime. Today, much is written about gentle, natural birthing options, which are healthier for mother and child. By providing a proper state of mind and natural analgesic, aromatherapy can be used to create a memorable, magical birthing atmosphere. This article will explain some of the best ways to prepare for childbirth using essential oils.

One of women’s greatest fears when approaching childbirth is that of damaging the delicate perineal tissue. Doctors and midwives ask whether you would prefer to have an episiotomy or risk a tear. Why not prepare the perineum beforehand with soothing massage? Studies have shown that women who perform daily perineal massages in preparation for childbirth are 30% more likely to deliver over an intact perineum. Besides making the tissue soft and supple, the massage can mentally prepare the woman to relax these muscles and open outward in response to pressure, a skill that will no doubt come in handy when the baby is making his way into the world.

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Posted on April 19th, 2008 by Dee
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Are We Creating a Deadly Super-bug?

Antibiotic overuse, disinfectants, excessive cleanliness & more

In an ironic twist to humanity’s plagues of the past, could it be that we now stand the chance of facing a worldwide pandemic because we are too clean? The overuse of antibiotics– combined with the widely spread use of disinfectants– could be causing microscopic mutations with potentially catastrophic consequences, including the creation of deadly ‘super-bugs’.

Products such as bug-resistant toys, steering wheels, and toothbrushes are also depriving the body of its ability to develop the necessary immune responses that should naturally protect us when facing a potential bacterial infection.

The widespread use of antibiotics in our farm animals has also contributed to the problem, as a large portion of our food supply is tainted with remnants of antibiotics as well.

In addition, the chemical triclosan found in any anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, dish washing liquid or hand wash (and present in almost every household disinfecting product) has sparked a rapid mutation of these pathogens– creating potentially deadly super-bugs.

This increase of drug-resistant bugs worldwide– everywhere from hospitals to farms– has been linked to a rise in antibiotic prescriptions in numerous studies.

Effects of Antibiotic Overuse

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