Essential Oils That Heal and Make you feel Good.

Many ancient cultures used essential oils or aromatic oils, as they knew them. To heal, cleanse, cook with, and improve their lives. The Egyptians used these aromatic oils in many of their temple rituals. They considered them sacred and placed them in alabaster pots.When king Tut's tomb was opened a huge amount of aromatic oils were found, they were still in excellent condition.

in 1817 a papyrus was discovered and it contained hundreds of cures, prescriptions and remedies. Frankincense and Myrrh were mentioned several times in the bible, it was used for embalming because it helped prevent bacterial growth. The Qu'ran also mentions these oils and ways to heal. In the late 19th century these oils became more popular as they did not have antibiotics or things we have today. This probably was a good thing as many infections, wounds and sores during world war one.

In 1920 Rene'maurice Gattefosee' was working in his lab and severely burnt his arm, he plunged it into a vat of what he thought was water, instead it was pure lavender extract, to his amazement the pain let up very quickly and he put this on for several days, and the burn did not leave a scar.

These pioneers and others have used these oils for antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiseptic purposes. Today we are just beginning to understand their uses. A lost art has been rediscovered.

In Europe these natural substances can be purchased from the shelf of any pharmacy. When travelling I have used many of these items. Lemon oils for cold or chest congestion and taken a drop or two in a capsule or put in water.

Frankincense is a wonderful oil and it originated in Somalia, and in the middle east is considered the holy anointing oil. I have used it for nerve pain, stress, and it elevates the mind and the immune system benefits. I had a ?sinus tumor with cranial nerve involvement, last year, I did have pain pills for the excruciating pain, but only took them for 5 days. I then rubbed frankincense oil on my forehead and face to help calm it down. I still use it. I am over the cancer but sometimes I have residual nerve pain, and instead of taking an advil, I put the oil on my face.

Lavender helps one sleep but also relieves pain along with peppermint. I travel with these oils as it has saved me many times. I use the young living oils as they are some of the most pure, grown without chemical additives.

I am severely allergic to perfumes and odors and most perfumes are made up of chemicals. Want to smell wonderful and not be overwhelmed with negative chemical odor, Use Oils. The The young living oil, Purification, when applied to skin or clothing or used in a diffuser, can dispel chemical odors and or perfume wearing friends who tip a whole bottle of these things on themselves. I am happy to say my friends now honor my request to stay chemical perfume free. The soaps used to wash the clothes are full of nasty chemicals and people believe they will smell wonderful using these items. I have to wash my clothes in a neutral soap and sometimes it takes a month to get this odor out. (I have dear friends who washed my clothes as a favor and used scented soap) I get headaches and nausea around these odors. A lovely young lady helps me clean my home, and she has constant migraines, as she uses harsh chemicals to clean the many houses she does each week. Our household only has natural products. Think of all the poison going back into the earth....

This Christmas time, give the gift of oils and be surprised at the result. Have a great week and I will continue to chat about the oils. My website is being updated and I have a lot of information on it so if you want to check it out..www.healingcancernaturally.net has a page about oils and I will add to that each month. Be well.

Bone Supplements , PH Balance and Thanksgiving

If you look carefully there are several blue orbs in this picture one on the rock face and one on the mountain top. This is the sacred Indian land in Arizona. We need to treat our bodies as such, Sacred.

There is a lot of information but how do we assimilate what is good for us. One of the major problems of various types of cancer is loss of bone, or brittle bone.

This is not confined to cancer but to many women who are lacking hormones and have brittle bones. The drug companies have many fancy drugs out to "help" restore bone density. Unfortunately they have serious side effects. On Boniva Alone I counted 20 side effects. The company says they are minimal. Hmm... Includes Infections, headaches, increase in cholesterol, several types of pain. With Zometa I counted 12 and one serious one, death. It also necrosis the jaw bone and that cannot come back. I know the "Death" part is extreme but several people have died while taking Zometa. So can we have a natural alternative. Yes eat foods high in calcium. White Beans, Tofu, and obviously dairy, (however dairy is suggested to be limited with cancer patients), Oatmeal, Nuts, Vegetables etc. http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/nutrition/calcium.html Do as much as you can by choosing the right foods. For those of us who need extra there are many forms of Calcium with Magnesium and Vit D. I came across a new Ultimate Bone Support that sounds very promising, It is called Stronium. It works by attracting minerals that are necessary like Calcium, Magnesium, Boron, and Zinc, which lets the bone directly absorb these nutrients. McGTill University in Montreal, did a study on this and in 6 months they showed a remarkable 172% increase in the rate of Bone Formation. Here is a complete article on same: http://www.advancedbionutritionals.com/Products/Ultimate-Bone-Support.htm

This is excellent for those of us whose bones are so fragile that it is a natural way to bring them back.

PH: When the ph of the body becomes acid it allows the body to let all those nasty germs we carry around, to multiply. The normal body ph should be 7.4 - 7.6. Keeping it this way is what keeps us healthy. Foods that are good to keep the ph alkaline are Green and Yellow vegies and whole nuts, the natural ratio of Alkaline to Acid food should be 4:1. That is 4 parts Alkaline 1 part acid. Eating Garlic helps overcome fungus. Meat, Dairy, Mushrooms, Pickled foods, and Sugar are Acidic. How else can we keep the PH alkaline. There are products in the health food store but I use Lemon Juice. When Lemon hits the stomach it becomes Alkaline. So adding a fresh squeezed Lemon daily helps not only with the digestion but with the ph. Lower your stress and avoid antibiotics as much as possible.

I am redoing my website and listing a lot of these hints there permanently. www.healingcancernaturally.net As Thanksgiving comes around we need to be able to eat some "goodies" but stick to the foods that help and you will so much better, instead of that overstuffed feeling. Myself I would eat some turkey vegies, and if I want to add cranberries I make my own natural berries with honey. Dessert, well of course have a piece but do not go overboard. A great way to prepare is Juice 4 Lg carrots and 1 Granny Smith apple and drink before leaving to eat. Sets up the digestion and helps with the ph. I am going to try and update more frequently with tips. May we all have a blessed Thanksgiving and remember to not stress over the small stuff, the resulting angst is not worth it. Take a deep breath and think on something to be really thankful for. Have a wonderful weekend.

The Season To be Thankful

So much happens at this time of year and we do not always stop and give thanks for what we have. Waking up each morning is a gift and if we make the most of each day we cannot ask for me. I see Phil in his blog has now started a regular Thursday Thank You column.

The fast pace of our lives and especially those of us who have serious illnesses, just exhausts us.

I have purchased a couple of lovely CD's, and play as I go to sleep, giving thanks for everything and asking for healing not only for myself, but the earth and all those afflicted.

The elections, earthquakes. volcano's and other calamities have driven our spirits down. If we realize that the survivors of the Chilean Mine cave in held onto faith and prayer, against the most difficult of circumstances, and came out virtually unscathed, we can see what the power of prayer can do. I believe as the world tuned into this terrible horror, they prayed and the collective energy of good wishes and prayer, made it possible for many countries to come together in wonderful display of co-operation and ingenuity.

I speak with many people each week and the cancer segment is growing, now we need to educate, pray and encourage those that are facing this severe illness. Once again I promote the natural healing products like Poly Mva, Curcumin (about 1000 mgs couple of times a day) Cod Liver oil (I like Carlson's for its purity) with 'Flu season upon us we need to take about 1000 to 2000 D3 a day (those with cancer) and about 1000 mgs D3 a day for those who wish to ward off illness. Lets not forget Vit C and all the B vitamins. There are many new things being tested for cancer and hopefully this scourge will be lifted from us. It is up to us as individuals to educate ourselves on what is available and not rely on the doctors only for our survival.

www.cancercompass.com is a wonderful place for information and talking with those who have a similar disease or problems, it also helps those that feel isolated. I find the users of CC have done extensive research not only Natural Healing but on medical healing.

I am thankful I can post and chat with you all and pray you are doing well and are able to take time to meditate and give thanks. Have a wonderful week.

Time Flies and Our daily Lives get Distracted

Hello my friends I have been enjoying the sites of "down Under" we had a wonderful trip to see family and friends and here is the famous Opera house on Sydney Harbor. Obviously I did not have a computer with me so did not blog. However you were not forgotten.

Have some fun with the family even if it is a pleasant afternoon. Nothing like laughter, friends and family to boost the immune system. Sad to say Australia has changed a lot in the last 4 years, I was so disappointed in many stores, as half the inventory re food and my favorite treats, was American. I thought I was in Target down the street and even the fancier stores have much the same items. It used to be uniquely Australian. Ah Global World..

The same problems there re the health, as here, in fact the public health system does not offer as much as we presently get. If you have private insurance the hospitals are nicer and you are looked after better. We shall see what happens here.

While I was away one of my MM friends, In Australia, passed on. I was so sad she fought this disease for 10 years and that is 6 years longer than most.

I looked at the aboriginal art and thought about the way they lived. Yes they were primitive, but they relied on the land, the forest and the animals to heal them and show them the way. They have suffered the fate of the American Indians, culture almost gone, and alcohol has taken its place. So when we talk health there are so many elements of our lives that need attention.

Nurturing, having friends, support, medicine, and all the natural healing one can get. I also found the food to be less imbued with chemicals (Except those American Brands). I try not to eat much sugar (practice what I preach) but they had the best fresh fruit and made the most delicious fruit drinks. I have had similar in Hawaii but these were awesome, Fresh pineapple, Fresh mango juice, Fresh Passion fruit all in one delicious drink, and in the tropics (where we were, it was so refreshing) I wanted to bring it all back. Beaches stretching for miles hardly a soul, a family chopping the top of coconuts to give you a refreshing drink. I hope also may receive some of this joy in a small way, while trying to overcome your illness or preventing it. Take care all!!!

Serenity helps heal our troubled Planet and Ourselves

The last week or so I have noticed I am moving faster and not always getting things done. The outside influences on our daily lives tend to harass us, if we let them. Being human this is a natural reaction.

I am trying to do better in this area. I purchased a wonderful meditation tape called Wings II and try and play it for an hour each night before sleep, I pray for my well being and those around me, including the animals, and my neighbors. I take it a step further and ask for healing of our planet and animals. Without this protection we are in for even tougher times.

This negative energy, has a huge impact on those of us who have weakened immune systems, so we have to work very hard to keep healthy. I try to ignore all the negative bits on the news and pray for those that are hurting, their homes being flooded, the fires that swept through the mountains and the numerous disasters reported almost on a daily basis.

The earth is rebelling and we need to help it calm down. Daily meditation for ourselves and others, offer a wonderful calming influence to all that surrounds us. The animals are being affected, in the latest Farmers Almanac, a wonderful Indian healer, who is 90+, learnt how to tell the seasons, storms, coming events from animal behavior. He laments that this is fast dissapearing, as the animals have stopped their normal cycles and seem confused. This means the energy and the resonation of the earth has been affected. To help ourselves and those around us it is important to think on these things. This in turns helps our serenity and starts a healing cycle. Have a great week.

Why Are So Many Animals Getting Cancer

Our two dogs went back to their maker this year. The one of the left Monty had a brain aneurysm, and had to be put to sleep after he started having frequent massive seizures. Boots on the R was put to sleep almost 3 months to the day after her companion. She was a year and a half younger. They lived a long full life, but why did their end have so many problems. Boots developed a liver cancer. It was not detected till the day of her death. Why because I had her on a supplement that kills abnormal cells, and I had taken her off it after she developed diarrhea. It took about 10 days for her to deteriorate. I am sure the loss of her companion did not help. He was nearly 13 and she 11.5 years.

These animals are just 2 of thousands who have come down with cancer or other severe maladies, that we never used to see in animals. Those dying of cancer 20 years ago were few and far between. I am a cancer survivor and I blog/chat on Cancer Compass each week. Where there used to be one or two postings for pets, even 5 years ago, now there are dozens and maybe hundreds. From Brain tumors, to Liver to Kidney and blood dyscrasias, the are becoming more and more prevalent.

I truly believe the ingredients in the food of these animals is being contaminated. 3 years ago we found out that China was putting chemicals into the dog food and thousands of dogs died. Both dogs had a small dose of that contaminated food and who knows what their future would have been if that had not happened. Unfortunately Monty was poisoned accidently, along with my husband, 8 years ago. He went blind. My husband had to have drastic measures to detoxify his system. (He spilled a garden poison and he and the dog absorbed some of it) Both were cured by huge doses of natural supplements and Monty regained his sight and vigor..I am sure this did not help him.

These dogs had wholesome food as well, oatmeal, brown rice, organic meat, organic chicken. As I was ill for a long time I could not always give them the natural food. I even purchased so called natural food but then went to a "reputable" brand of so called healthy food. I do believe it was contaminated. I have since found out that several dog food companies, that say Made in the USA, bring in the ingredients from China and mix it with their own. So how do we know these additives are not poisoning our animals.

My friends have dog who passed at 5 and 6 years because of similar problems. Our dogs had a hundred acres to roam and run and I am sure that kept them healthy.

If our animals are being poisoned, what about us????

The one way to minimize the risk is to take the time to make your own dog food. Use grains that you know where they come from, Organic meats, organic rice and mix it yourself. This way they get a wholesome diet and will live longer. If I had dogs again I would never buy commercial grade food...The Govt said they stopped these practices but how do we know. We don't....I am just saddened that I see so many cats, dogs etc being brought to an early and painful death because of poor nutrition. The company that shouts the loudest about the healthy dog food probably has the worst. Lawn poisons are absorbed into the animals feet and this does not help. We need to go back to organic and look at our own way of life. Here is to healthier animals.!

Supporting your Immune System Revisited-women especially

Happy Labor day to you all. Enjoy the last weekend of summer. Some of us will be able to do this easily and some will struggle.

Working on our immune system is a daily project and sometimes we feel we just can't be bothered keeping up.

Those of us who have had serious illness, especially cancer, must always be vigilant. Yes we can slack off for a day or two but then we must pick ourselves up and work on the never ending cycle, of improving our immune system.

Myself I have to be watchful and sometimes I do not catch the clues sent my way. Our daily lives are filled with so much outside influence we feel we do not always have time. The idea is to MAKE time.

This week one of my dear friends was very ill, she had been suffering several different ailments, and had been trying to be healthy. It was not working. She suffered a severe attack of some 'flu or infection 6 weeks ago and has never really recovered.

After a well needed doctors visit she found many of her symptoms came from the lack of the proper hormones and mainly progesterone. Women overlook many symptoms related to illness and often a good work up and a proper regiment of therapy can solve a lot of ills. In her case her immune system (liver, gallbladder etc) could not cope, she needed hormones to help improve her health. I personally favor natural supplements and there are many doctors who can prescribe natural hormone replacement. Make sure you choose a doctor who knows what he/she is doing.

I have been using the Young living progesterone Oil, Progessence Plus, along with some Femigen capsules. I need the capsules as I am missing my ovaries. This has made a considerable difference to me and my energy.

Liver cleansing is another factor that one needs to address. All the chemo, drugs, toxins etc. are thrown off to the liver and one needs a cleansing diet, or cleansing supplements to keep the liver healthy.

I use coffee enemas and find them very simple and cleansing. I also lighten my diet. One book suggest you do not eat red meat after 3 pm as the body struggles to digest it in the evening.

Many people need more protein but cooking your own beans and or using tofu is a great natural source of protein. Want to up your potassium Have a baked potato or some broccoli. Bananas while a good food, are ripened with gas, and thus more toxic substance to absorb. There are approx 10 tsps sugar in a banana, and while it is natural a toxic or compromised liver cannot handle it.

These are simple things to help the immune system. Stress is another but will chat about that again another day. Doing all we can to help ourselves is the key to boosting our longevity. Be well and have a great holiday....