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| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #0-9 |
| Important Note: |
The following information is not in replacement of medical advice or treatment. If you are concerned for your health in any way please consult your GP. If you have never used Essential Oils before, please consult a reputable Therapist who will guide use specific to your needs |
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The following information will be continually added to over time, so please look in every so often, Thanks Tru X |
| Condition |
Recipe |
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| Acne |
| Acne |
Bergamot- geranium- juniper berry-lavender- lemon- lime- mandarin- niaouli- palmarosa-petitgrain-rosemary-sandalwood-tea tree-pine-marigold |
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Chamomile (R) (5 drops) |
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Bergamot (5 drops) |
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Pine (3 drops) |
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Tea tree (5 drops) |
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Juniper (4 drops) |
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Petitgrain (3 drops) |
| Cleansing gel |
Liquid castile soap (100ml) |
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Lavender (7 drops) |
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Tea tree (5 drops) |
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Geranium (3 drops) |
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Geranium (3 drops) |
| Anti-Acne blend |
Acia oil - Andiroba oil - Copaiba balsam (anti-bacterial anti-oxidant anti-inflammatory anti-seborrheic) |
| Antiseptic |
Lavender- bergamot- lemon- niaouli- tea tree |
| Astringent and anti-depressant |
Bergamot |
| Sebum balance |
Geranium- palmarosa |
| New cell growth |
Lavender |
| Minimise scarring |
Neroli- sandalwood- lavender in wheat germ oil |
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All oils can be mixed with light vegetable oils such as peach or apricot kernal |
| Foods to reduce due to: |
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| Hormone content |
Foods high in iodine such as iodised salt (return to normal intake when symptoms clear to avoid deficiency)- milk |
| Aggravators |
Refined sugars- saturated fats- processed foods |
| Foods to increase due to: |
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| Sebum and hyperkeratosis reduction |
Zinc and vitamin A rich foods (liver-fish-egg yolks-butter-cream-green, yellow and orange vegetables- retinols oral vitamin A (in dry or water soluble form)- Vitamin B (yeast-brewer’s yeast-dried lima beans-raisins-cantaloupe melon)- vitamin E (dry or water soluble form) |
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Zinc is vital in the treatment of acne due to: its involvement in local hormone activation- retinol binding protein formation- wound healing- immune system activity- tissue regeneration |
| Immune system |
Echinacea |
| Digestion |
Apple cider vinegar |
| Detoxification |
Herbs- Alfalfa- Echinacea- burdock root- dandelion root- yellow dock- red clover |
| Elimination of waste |
Vegetable juices esp. carrot- lettuce(also simmer leaves for 30 mins and apply externally and/or drink wine glass measure after meals)- nettle- watercress- celery- dandelion- turnip (root and leaves)- tomatoes (also apply juice externally) almond nuts (apply sweet almond oil externally)-Vegetables- all green leafy vegetables- carrot- onions- garlic- apricots- mangoes Whole grains- brown rice- millet- live sprouts |
| Menstrual related Acne |
Vitamin B6 for normal steroid hormone metabolism |
| Supplements |
Beta-carotene (25,000iu)- vitamin A water soluble (10,000iu)- vitamin B complex (50-100mg)- pantothenic acid (25 mg 4 times a day)- vitamin B6 (50mg)- propolis (500mg)- vitamin F (unsaturated fatty acids)- acidophilus- vitamin E (dry or water soluble form)- multi vitamin with minerals but low in iodine- Lecithin (by-product of extracting oil from soy beans but also found in egg yolk, wheatgerm, wheatgerm oil, certain fats and the brain cells of humans and other animals) |
| External applications |
Vitamin A or retinol creams- oil of evening primrose (or other polyunsaturated oils)- wash in cabbage water or cabbage leaves and distilled witch hazel blended and applied twice daily- Wash in finely powdered oatmeal instead of soap- Lecithin rich cream |
| Anxiety |
bergamot (2 drops) |
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clary sage (2 drops) |
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frankincense (1 drop) |
| or |
sandalwood (2 drops) |
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bergamot (2 drops) |
| or |
lavender (3 drops) |
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clary sage (2 drops) |
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rose (1 drop) |
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Lavender (1 drop) |
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Mandarin (2 drops) |
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Vetiver (1 drop) |
| Arthritis / Rheumatism |
| Arthritis / Rheumatism |
Chamomile- rosemary- lavender- eucalyptus- juniper- black pepper- cajeput- cinnamon- clove bud- ginger- lemon- sweet and Spanish marjoram- nutmeg- thyme- frankincense |
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Chamomile (G) (6 drops) |
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Eucalyptus (4 drops) |
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Rosemary (4 drops) |
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Juniper (6 drops) |
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Celery (4 drops) |
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Chamomile (G) |
| or |
Carrier oil (100ml) |
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Nutmeg (10 drops) |
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Spike lavender (15 drops) |
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Cajeput (20 drops) |
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Juniper berry (15 drops) |
| Detoxifying properties |
Juniper- cypress- fennel- lemon |
| Circulation |
black pepper- ginger- nutmeg- marjoram |
| Foods to reduce/avoid |
All foods from nightshade plant i.e. potatoes- chilli- tomato- capsicum- peppers- aubergines-(egg plants)- cape gooseberries (physalis)- rhubarb stem- courgettes (zucchini)- red meat- tea- coffee- alcohol- processed or refined foods- citrus fruits- shell fish- chocolate |
| Possible sensitivities to |
Milk- wheat- dairy products- potato- beef |
| Foods to increase |
Cold water fish i.e. cod- salmon- tuna- mackerel (eat at least 3 times per week)- fish liver oils & linseed oil taken daily (1 dessertspoon) |
| Analgesic & anti-inflammatory |
German chamomile- clove bud- eucalyptus- ginger- spike lavender- nutmeg- Spanish or sweet marjoram- rosemary |
| Anti-inflammatory |
Ginger- quercetin found in onions and kelp is a potent anti-inflammatory- frankincense (boswellic acid 600mg daily)- mustard |
| One of most powerful anti-inflammatories is bromelain found in pineapples and nuts |
| Essential Oils |
Benzoin - chamomile - chamomile ® - clove - cinnamon - dwarf pine - eucalyptus - everlasting - frankincense (boswellic acid 600mg daily) - jasmine - lavender- myrrh - neroli - patchouli - peppermint - rose - sandalwood - thyme - yarrow - ginger -spike lavender - nutmeg - mustard NB German Chamomile is the most effective topically |
| Herbs |
Frankincense- |
| Spices |
Turmeric- |
| Supplements |
Zinc- fish oils (omega-3 esp. EPA and DHA esp. rich in fish with teeth that eat fish that eat plankton 1-3g daily)- evening primrose oil (gamma-linolenic acid GLA 300mg omega-6) 3000mg daily- starflower oil (borage)rhubarb root (not the usual stem)- vitamins A, B, C,400mg daily E- selenium- magnesium- quercetin- lipoic acid - co-enzyme Q- niacinamide 3-6g- glucosamine |
| Histamine calming |
Methionine an amino acid found in grade A protein foods i.e. tuna- mackerel- salmon- herring- sardines- chicken- tofu |
| Foods rich in vitamin A |
Red, yellow fruits and vegetables i.e. plums- pumpkin- squash- peaches- beetroot |
| Foods rich in vitamin C |
Strawberries- kiwi- sweet potato |
| Containing bioflavonoids |
Yellow, green vegetables i.e. squash- broccoli- kale- dark berries support Vit C |
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production such as blackberries & blackcurrants - |
| Foods rich in vitamin E |
avocados- sesame seeds- pumpkin seeds- sunflower seeds |
| Improve digestion |
Apple cider vinegar- acidophilus |
| Bone improvement |
whole grains- cereals- hard nuts- apple pectin C,400mg daily E- selenium- magnesium- |
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quercetin- lipoic acid- co-enzyme Q- niacinamide 3-6g- glucosamine |
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| Obesity |
| Foods & Energy release |
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| Protein |
Vegetable protein is easily broken down by the body, it also enhances metabolism. |
| Sources: |
Beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, rabbit, hare, offal |
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Chicken, turkey, pheasant, grouse, guinea fowl |
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Cod, haddock, plaice, sole, coley, whiting, mackerel, trout, salmon |
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Shrimp, prawns, lobster, crab, scampi, cockles, mussels, winkles, whelks, abalone, scallops |
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Low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat fromage frais, reduced-fat hard cheese such as cheddar in moderation |
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Eggs, |
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Soya products |
| Carbohydrates |
Slow release energy, best source: vegetables, wholemeal bread, grains, and rice |
| Fats |
Essential fatty acid, found in nuts, avocado, fish, flax seed, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, sea vegetables, helps lower cholesterol, metabolise fats, enhances immune system, nourish reproductive organs, bone tissue, skin, and hair. Help with weight-loss |
| High energy recipe |
Organic apple juice - organic raspberry juice - organic elderberry juice, then add Organic astralagus root - organic fo-ti root - ginseng root - org ashwaganda root - borage leaves - yellow dock stems - green dandelion leaves - liquorice - ginger - tangerine peel (Gillian Mckieth) |
| Fat burner foods |
Insulin controls both fat content in cells & blood sugar levels - insulin is affected positively or negatively by the fat types consumed in our diet. |
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Chromium and iodine influence insulin & other hormones concerned with obesity |
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Caffeine, capsaicin (in chilli peppers), chitin from shellfish shells, ma huang (Chinese herb) aspirin (originally from willow bark), all influence the way our body handles fat |
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Hydroxycitric acid found in brindle berry fruit hinders fat production from carbohydrates and curbs appetite. |
| Low GI carbohydrate foods |
(normal insulin sensitivity, fat burn, glucose circulation, better weight maintenance, lower bad cholesterol, higher in good cholesterol) |
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Multigrain bread (white and brown); heavy fruit breads |
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Brown rice, wild rice, whole grains, pearl barley, whole-wheat pasta - oats/porridge, unsweetened muesli, high fibre wheat-bran cereal. |
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Sweet potato, okra, mushrooms, legume (peas and beans), broccoli, artichokes, aubergines |
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Apples, pears, oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, bananas |
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Honey, jam; soya milk and its products |
| Omega 3 oils |
found in fish (such as sardines, mackerel, salmon, tuna), shellfish, green leafy vegetables, walnut oil (reduces unhealthy fats-guards against heart attacks) |
| Food list |
Mango, melon, grape, cherries, berries, plums, pineapple, pears, cherries, currents, apricots, peaches, nectarines, bananas, |
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All vegetables (fresh and lightly cooked, steamed or raw) baked potato |
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Best oil -cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil (add to foods and dressings un-heated) |
| Essential Oils |
Lemon - jasmine - grapefruit |
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Drink at least half pint of water first thing in the morning adding a teaspoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to assist cleansing and digestion, drink straight down to act as a flush. |
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If you are prone to acid reflux or heartburn then add an alkaline such as |
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bicarbonate of soda: about ½ a level teaspoon to a glass of water. |
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Take note of how you feel when taking additions to get the balance right for yourself |
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Drink water before and after : |
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tea or coffee, alcohol or any rich foods to help flush through the system more easily |
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| Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Rheumatoid arthritis |
may respond to calcium pantothenate at 500mg daily for 2 days, 100mg for 3 days, 1500mg for 4 days and 2000mg thereafter for2 months or until relief is obtained |
| Preventative doses |
calcium pantothenate 100mg- vitamin C 500mg- nicotinamide 100mg |
| Amino acids |
Reduced glutathione- n-acetyl cysteine- n-acetyl carnitine- glutamine |
| Also |
Moist heat (baths, steam, moist packs) is more effective than dry heat. Move joints immediately after heat treatment to avoid congestion. Cold packs help during acute flare ups. Hot and cold treatment is very effective |
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Comfrey poultice/oil. Allantoin is the active ingredient in comfrey |
| Important note |
anti-inflammatory fish oils in large doses should only be taken with anti-oxidants in the diet as fish oils can be oxidised and could therefore worsen condition |
| Cholesterol High |
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| Foods to: |
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| Reduce or avoid |
Replace red meats with fish and poultry esp. turkey |
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Replace white rice and pasta with brown rice and wholegrain pasta |
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Reduce dairy produce i.e.; butter, cheese, eggs, cows milk, try cottage cheese, soya milk |
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Reduce products high in saturated fats i.e.; pastries, red meat products (sausages, pies, sausage rolls) etc |
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Avoid shrimps |
| Include |
Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables |
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Wholegrain /wholegrain cereals and breads |
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Grilled/steamed fish esp. salmon and other oily fresh fish |
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Seeds i.e.; sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, flaxseed (linseed), safflower |
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Soya beans, kidney beans, navy beans (baked beans (drain juice)), lentils, chickpeas, dried lima beans |
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Raisins, cantaloupe, olives, grapefruit, dates, figs, prunes, aubergine, apples (unpeeled) white membrane of citrus fruits |
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Leaves of: dandelion, kale, leaks, nasturtium, mustard, nettle, parsley, and turnip. |
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Sweet potatoes, spinach, onion |
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Nutmeg, thyme, garlic (1-4 cloves or 2grams garlic powder daily) liquorice, sage |
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Tea esp. green tea or oolong tea (pu erh) (all without milk) |
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Wheat germ, unrefined molasses, yoghurt, |
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Vegetable oils: linseed oil, wheat-germ oil, soybean oil, safflower oil |
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Nuts: brazil, pecan, peanut, walnuts |
| Supplements |
Vitamin B complex (and/or Brewers Yeast) |
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Beta-sitostevol (phytosterol) |
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Vitamin E (tocopherol - alphatocopherol) |
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Niacin, vit B3 (nicotinic acid - niacinamide - nicotinamide) |
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Bioflavonoids |
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Fish oils |
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Bile acid sesquestrants |
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Soya protein |
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Choline |
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Inositol |
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lecithin |
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Vitamin F (unsaturated fatty acids - linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidonic acid) |
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Anti-oxidants (vitamins A, C, E, selenium) |
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Amino acids (esp. Methionine) |
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