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Jun 16, 2006
SUN
by amanda
 Think about the length of the road, and the places you’re sightseeing. If your children are coming along, make sure you bring herbal oils which are beneficial for infections and soreness. Peppermint For Stomach, Chamomile For Feet Peppermint essential oil has calming effect on stomach, for that reason is perfect for relieving stomach problems, such as flatulence, sickness and headache. If any of these problems occur put few drops peppermint oil on handkerchief, and inhale few times. When problems are pronounced, you can mix one or two drops essential oil peppermint, spearmint, or ginder with one teaspoon base oil, and massage stomach area in clock direction. If traveling by plane makes you restless and excited, put few drops of lavender essential oil on napkin and inhale. During traveling avoid use of artificial scents. Instead, apply few drops of some refreshing essential oil, such as eucalyptus or lemon grass. This is particularly recommendable during summer traffic jams, because mixture of essential oils relaxes and slacks, but do not put to sleep. Children get easily irritated and restless on the road. Mix 15 drops chamomile essential oil with 30 ml base oil macadamia or some other herbal oil, and massage their legs and feet with prepared mixture. Children will relax and will stand traveling easier. Healthy food for healthy sun tanning Spring and summer time usually bring on our tables healthier food than usual- more fruit and vegetables! Experts warn that organism should be prepared before being exposed to intense sun. Best way to prepare organism, is to protect it with vitamins, minerals and other substances that organism looses when being exposed to UV rays. All substances are found in nature, for that reason eat more fruit and vegetables, and forget about multivitamin pills, at least for now, when nature is giving you its fruits. When you are spending time outdoors, eat more fruits and vegetables than usual- eat mostly foods that are high in vitamin C and A, because they are best anti-oxidants and they will protect your skin against UV radiation and aging. They are found in all kinds of melons and carrots, and many other fruits and vegetables. With Vitamins Against Unhealthy Sun  In order sun would be beneficial for you and your family, particularly for your children, you must prepare yourself! Spend time on sun in the morning, but not more than 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the skin type. You should increase consumption of food, such as melon, watermelon, spinach and tomato, because they contain beta carotene. Increased intake of vitamins A, C, E and selenium is also recommended, because they are considered strong neutralizers of initial skin changes and skin tumor damages. The results of study, which was published in magazine Journal of Clinical Nutrition, claim 25 mg daily dose of beta carotene and 335 mg of vitamin E can protect skin from dangerous ultraviolet rays. If you like sunbathing, you must start with beta carotene and vitamin E therapy at least 6 weeks before sun rays exposure. Selenium Decreases Cancer Risk Selenium is mineral that protects from unhealthy free radical influence. Low selenium level and concentration increases cancer risk. Selenium was discovered in 1817, name origins from Greek word, and in translation means moon. Selenium reserves in organism are found in selenium-protein form. It is mostly accumulated in erythrocytes (red blood cells), milt, liver, teeth, testicles and sperm. Selenium is important for relieving oxidative stress; it also influences immune system: it is proved it increases anti-oxidative vitamin A and E functioning. Selenium has capability of changing metabolism of some toxic minerals, which results in their lower toxicity. Selenium needs depend on few factors: for example, smokers need more selenium than nonsmokers, the same goes for people living close to industrial zones or being exposed to heavy metals. For that reason daily selenium dose varies from 25 to 200 mcg. Herbs are main selenium source, but its amount depends on the ground, herb is growing. Recommended daily intake of selenium for healthy and grown woman is approximately 55 mg, while for man, this amount is little bit higher, which 70 mcg. However, higher amounts than recommended are unhealthy for organism, even toxic. The only resource to balanced amount of chemical element in organism is regular and balanced nutrition: eat food that contains plenty minerals. Among quality nutrition, that satisfies criteria, are mushrooms, grains, and green leafy vegetables, such as cabbage. If possible, avoid herbs that are grown with bigger amounts of artificial sulfur-full fertilizers. Sulfur is, because belonging to the same group of chemical elements as selenium, selenium’s competitor. Instead of absorbing selenium herb takes in sulfur. For that reason, herbs grown this way contain bigger amount of sulfur. Vitamin D Elevates Immunity Study from Californian University in San Diego has showed that women with higher levels of vitamin D have 50% lower risk of getting breast cancer. Even slightly increased vitamin D amount is connected with 10% lower cancer risk. This fact was proved in a research, where more than 120.000 people took part. Vitamin d is produced in body after being exposed to sun light. Increased amount of vitamin D is especially recommended to older people. Scientist forewarn that excessive sun exposure has negative effect for health, and that too high vitamin D levels can bring to dangerous increasing of calcium levels.  So The Sun Is Your Friend…It is most important to be aware of UV radiation. They say that essential oil produced from St. John's wort is very beneficial for for depression, anxiety, and/or sleep disorders, and also as sun block oil. If your skin tans fast, you can apply cold pressed olive oil, which contains natural protection factor 2. Sesame oil is also recommended as it contains UV factor 4. Either olive or sesame oil can be mixed with lavender essential oil. If you’ve noticed your skin is lacking moisture, shine and softness, apply juice from fresh cucumbers! If you haven’t been careful and you’ve got burns, apply pure lavender oil. For burns combination of few drops wild rose essential oil, lavender and base oil is very beneficial. And The Beauty Lasts… You have nice color now, but how to keep it as long as possible? Here is a simple recipe! You need 10 drops lavender oil, 3 drops bergamot oil, 5 drops geranium flower, and 30 ml base oil. Massage your body with this mixture and the beautiful color will last! Summer Masks And Lotions Strong hair and sea salt can dramatically dry out hair. For hair protection we recommend herbal masks and lotions. So, when you return from beach, spend some time nurturing your hair!
In 50 ml jojoba oil add 8 drops rose oil, 8 drops geranium flower, 4 drops sandalwood, and 4 drops lavender. Apply mixture on hair, wrap in towel, and leave it wrapped 1 to 2 hours. Afterwards wash your hair with neutral shampoo. Procedure can be repeated once a week, as long as your hair is daily exposed to sun and salt. Even if not, you can apply this mask once a month.
On the end of hot summer day you could use a refreshing bath for your tired feet. In 3 to 5 liters of water, apply 2 drops rosemary oil and 2 drops sage oil, which were previously emulgated in honey, milk or apple vinegar. If you have varicose veins, help yourself with the following preparation: in 30 ml marigold oil add 3 drops cypress oil, 2 drops sandalwood, and 1 drop peppermint. Gently apply on problematic area. If You Catch Cold On Vacation Inhalations help with colds, grippes, sinus soreness, fever and other smaller respiratory problems that can happen on summer vacations. For example, rosemary and peppermint essential oil is recommended for respiratory organs sublimation. For anxiety attacks put one drop of lavender or lemon balm or sage on your palm, rub your palms and then inhale. Keep your nose covered till you start to breathe slower and deeper. To relieve breathing during cold or flu, put 2 to 3 drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil on napkin and inhale. You can also put few drops on pillow to smooth your sleeping. Of course, if you don’t want to apply essentials on pillow, apply on clean napkin and leave it near your bed. The strongest efficiency on respiratory system has exhalation, which can also be applied for face cleansing. On the other hand, avoid exhalation, if your skin is prone to broken capillaries. In 500 ml hot water put 2 to 4 drops of essential oil. If you are planning to use peppermint oil, do not put more than 2 drops, because peppermint oil is very strong, and if you put it too much, you will not be able to inhale. Inhale vapor up to 5 minutes, not more. Cover your head with towel in order to profit from exhalation as much as possible. During the process keep your eyes closed. Exhalation can be adapted 2 to 3 times daily. For respiratory problems, try out following essential oils: chamomile, thyme, eucalyptus, sage, pine, or myrtle. Hot And Cold Compresses If you injure on vacation, you can apply hot or cold compresses. It is very important to differentiate when to apply hot and when cold compresses. Hot compresses are applied when you have problems with injuries, muscle pain, toothache, menstrual cramps, urethra soreness, ulcers, and abscesses. When preparing hot compresses, add 6 drops essential oil in bowl with 500 ml hot water. Moisten small towel, strain out and apply on treated area. Leave compress on the area until it colds to the body temperature. Cold compresses are used the same way as hot ones, except using hot water use icy water, and leave compresses until they come at body temperature. Compresses are best used in situations when massages are not recommendable, for example, when treating swellings. Natural Summer Perfumes  Some essential oils are ideal perfumes – alone or in combinations with other oils. Ylang Ylang is well known balanced scent for itself. Other oils, such as rose, jasmine, neroli, and sandalwood are well known traditional perfume ingredients. As base oil for perfume use jojoba oil- in 10 ml jojoba oil put 15 drops essential oils or their combination. Jojoba oil ‘keeps’ the scent of essential oil, and also nurtures skin. Essential oils can be applied on skin, hair, line, clothes and paper. Mouth Waters Waters for throat wash, which contain essential oils of sandalwood or lemon, can help with throat soreness. Those that contain peppermint prevent bad breath. The easiest way to prepare mouth water is to put one drop essential oil into 2 teaspoons apple vinegar. Mix well, and then add water into glass. Apply two times a day or whenever needed. Advice! Do not hesitate to use apple vinegar! Essential oils mix better with vinegar than water, besides when mixing apple vinegar with essential oils, its functioning strengthens. Apple vinegar also has therapeutic functioning. It is known as traditional cure for sore throat. |
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