How to Ease Respiratory Infection and Cough With Menthol Crystals

What if you could easily relieve the symptoms of bronchial congestion and muscle tension alike, naturally and easily, right in your own home? Well, there is a way.

Nobody likes to be plagued by ailments that slow us down and cause us to live life on a ‘lesser than’ level. Common frustrations like muscle stiffness, joint pain, respiratory pain, or congestions not only slow us down, but they wear on us and bring our whole life quality down.

Everyone has experienced lung congestion one or multiple times. It’s miserable and hard to breathe. You deserve fast acting, natural relief that not only clears the congestion but heals you as well.

Regular lung cleansing may just be the answer to many respiratory problems. Since we’re always breathing, problems with the lungs can really slow us down; it’s not something we can easily ignore. Even the best medicines tend to only help on a temporary basis.

The Answer to Easing Respiratory Infections and Cough

So what is the answer? Menthol crystals. Menthol crystals are a remedy you can use at home, that will provide symptomatic relief because the menthol reduces bronchial constriction and airway hyperresponsiveness.

Menthol likely sounds familiar to you as the plant essence that is often found in mouthwashes, toothpaste, balms, and many other products. It’s the primary active ingredient in essential oil of peppermint that provides the familiar cooling sensation. Menthol crystals are produced by rapidly cooling Eucalyptus and Peppermint. They are very concentrated and if used properly, are very beneficial when used for lung cleansing in small amounts.

How to Use Menthol Crystals for Respiratory Infections and Cough

Lung cleansing products that contain menthol crystals can provide tremendous relief for symptoms of congestion, upper respiratory problems, sore throat and coughs. In fact, most lozenges, cough drops, and respiratory balms will list menthol as the chief ingredient. It’s no surprise, if you’re congested and start inhaling the scent of menthol crystals, you can almost feel the menthol vapors attacking and breaking up lung congestion. The cooling and soothing sensation can be very relieving.

Adding menthol crystals to hot water and inhaling the vapors can begin to soothe congestion and irritated nasal or throat passages. Before getting in the shower, try dissolving some menthol crystals in a little water and add a few drops to the shower walls. The steam will release the menthol and provide you with an invigorating shower that provides aroma therapeutic benefits.

Menthol Crystals for Spas

Menthol crystals aren’t just available in small amounts for home use. They can also be used in industrial amounts in spa’s as well. So if you’re a spa owner, we would love to enhance the benefits your clientele enjoys through these amazing menthol crystals. Just imagine infusing one of your darker steam rooms with menthol essential oils, as your clients’ sinuses and lungs rapidly clear.

Nobody should have to live with debilitating respiratory issues, so use menthol crystals to get the help you deserve.

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How to Make the Most of Your Sauna Experience

It’s becoming common knowledge that using a sauna or steam room on a regular basis is a benefit to your immune system, quality of health, and life. The many benefits range from relaxation and anti-aging to pain management, weight loss, and cleansing. If you are looking for new ways to look and be healthier, adding sauna treatments to your health routine at home is a great way to start.

At EuroSpa, we specialize in supporting the immune system and total body health with the use of Eucalyptus oils and Menthol crystals. It’s easy to add these powerful agents to your natural health routine.

Make the most of your sauna experience with these benefits

Pain Management

Heat has an analgesic, or pain relieving, effect due to its ability to create more effective blood flow. Painful conditions caused by inflammation such as arthritis and fibromyalgia can be temporarily managed through heat treatments like those found in both saunas and steam rooms. Massaging essential oils, such as peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary or even wintergreen, in small amounts and diluted with coconut oil, on to the muscles before and after entering the heat will further your results even more. For managing pain, saunas may be preferable for people who are negatively affected by humidity as are some sufferers of acute rheumatoid arthritis.

Anti-Aging

Due to the increased circulation of the blood, the contraction and detoxification of the pores, and the activation of collagen and elastin, saunas are great for restoring a youthful glow to the skin. You will love the way your skin regains that rosy hue and hydrated glow.

Expectorant

One health advantage that can only be provided through the heat of saunas is the expectorant effect, when adding a Menthol-Infused Eucalyptus Oil to the mix, such as eucalyptus oil. These oils thin and open the mucous membranes in your body, including in your sinuses, throat and lungs. If you suffer chronic congestion or sinus infections, using Eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary, can help loosen and clear the mucous from your nose, chest and throat.

Mind and Body Relaxation

We lead stressful lives, so the emotional and physical relaxation that stems from sauna use is irreplaceable, providing a calmer response in your mind and body when dealing with everyday stress. Both wet and dry heat simulate sedative effects that generate feelings of calmness and relaxation, and some people who suffer emotional or mood disorder may find relief with regular trips to saunas or even steam rooms.

To increase the above benefits, add menthol crystals or eucalyptus.

Menthol Crystals

Just sprinkle a very small amount on your carpet or add to your oil on a burner or warmer. Always start with less than you think you’ll need. It doesn’t take much to infuse the entire room or sauna with the uplifting scent of menthol. You can also melt the crystals into a mineral oil to use as a bath salt. Or allow the oil to cool and apply as a paste for sore muscles. When you use menthol crystals, you should start with just 1/4 teaspoon or even a single medium-sized crystal. It’s better to use too little than too much.

Eucalyptus ShowerMist

This one is so simple, you can even use it in the shower. Just turn on the water and let it get hot before stepping in. Now spray a few shots of 100% pure Eucalyptus oil right into the steam. For the sauna, simply spray 2 or 3 sprays into the air or onto the rocks, and enjoy. The result is an explosion of invigoration that permeates the shower area and instantly energizes and relaxes your whole body. Breathe the powerful aroma into your lungs and feel it go to work cleaning and providing antibacterial action into your entire respiratory system.

So next time you go to the spa or sauna, bring some goodies with you that will make your experience truly excellent.

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Surprising Ways You Can Use Oxygen Therapy to Heal Your Body

Did you know that oxygen shortage in the human body has been linked to every major illness category including heart conditions, cancer, digestion and elimination problems, respiratory disease, inflamed and aching joints, sinus problems, yeast infections, and even sexual dysfunction? It’s not common knowledge yet, but new studies are coming out every day.  We’d like to keep you informed.

So let’s talk about oxygen, how we can get more of it, and what it will do for us.

Oxygen is our primary source of energy and is the main energy source for our brain function. It calms the mind and stabilizes the nervous system. Without oxygen, we cannot absorb important vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients our body needs. When our cells lack oxygen, they weaken and die. Without oxygen, nothing works very well or at all.

That means “taking 10 deep breaths” to calm down is a valid and medically proven way to relieve stress and calm the nervous system. No pills, just a small step toward big change.

Before I send you suggestions, it’s important to remind you that worry and anxiety aren’t part of the stressless solution. So start by intentionally choosing not to worry and instead take care of yourself. How do you take care of yourself? With more oxygen of course.

Tips for Oxygen Therapy to Heal Your Body

  • Exercise: Raising your aerobic activity level forces the blood to distribute oxygen throughout the body quickly and efficiently
  • Essential oils: Use Lavender and Sandalwood to relax and calm down. Using other oils such as Rosemary or our Eucalyptus ShowerMist in the shower or sauna are great for enhancing oxygen absorption and detoxing.
  • Saunas and steam rooms: The heat and moisture relax your body, allowing it to take in more oxygen and release toxins and stress.

The vital role oxygen plays in our bodies makes it a health factor we should pay much closer attention to. With these tips, you can start living a happier and healthier life right now.

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How Saunas and Steam Rooms Support Health and Relaxation

If you’re a busy person, having both health and relaxation just doesn’t seem possible. The good news is that is. Have you ever had the opportunity to enjoy a steam room or sauna? They have incredible health and beautification benefits while allowing you to relax and re-energize.

How Saunas and Steam Rooms Support Health and Relaxation

Saunas

Saunas can be used as a means of calming the body and relieving stress. If you suffer from insomnia (one in three people have a mild case), they can also help induce sleep.

The heat from the sauna helps the body release endorphins, a feel-good chemical that reduces the effects of stress on the body which can relax you enough to sleep better. The sauna heats up your body, so when you leave and begin to cool down, your body releases increased levels of melatonin. Melatonin relaxes you and promotes deeper sleep.

The heat from a sauna soothes your nerve endings, warming and relaxing muscles. This relieves tension from your body and minimizes joint pain. Those suffering from illnesses such as arthritis, painful migraines, and headaches will especially find saunas beneficial.

Steam Room

Steam rooms have similar benefits to saunas, but they work with added moisture in the air. Steam opens up your airways, improving your breathing and alleviating congestion. The wet heat thins and opens the mucous membranes in the body, relieving sinus pressure. That makes steam rooms more beneficial for those with asthma and bronchitis.

Steam rooms also increase metabolism and aid in mild weight loss. Steam will produce sweat, which means your body is losing water weight. Since our bodies largely consist of water, sweating will cause you to lose a few pounds. The sweat also detoxifies and cleanses the body.

Skin Benefits

Both facilities open the pores, increasing blood and lymphatic circulation, softening your skin. After using either one, you should notice a healthy pink glow, making you look younger.

Steam rooms cleanse out any impurities from the skin which is especially good for those who have acne. Similarly, saunas eradicate blackheads to give you clearer skin.

In addition to the heat of steam rooms and saunas, there are options for enhancing your experience and adding health benefits to essential oils. Common ones are Lavender, Orange, and our favorite, Eucalyptus.

We offer a Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist that you can easily use both in the shower and spa alike. Eucalyptus is antimicrobial and is a powerful immune support, and cleanser of the sinus and bronchial passages. Great for migraines and stiff muscles. What’s not to love?

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Eucalyptus Oil Can Stop Spreading of the Cold and Flu Viruses!

Eucalyptus Oil Can Stop Spreading of the Cold and Flu Viruses!

Take control of your health: Eucalyptus Oil Can Stop Spreading of the Cold and Flu Viruses!Eucalyptus is widely known for it’s menthol properties and it’s ability to bring respiratory comfort, but what’s less known is it’s power to disinfect living areas and to help prevent the spread of colds and flu.  With its strong anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, dispursing this oil into the 
environment via spray, diffuser or steam, can quickly eliminate these pathogens from your home or office.

Other Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil
Eucaluptus Oil is also beneficial for the symptoms of colds and flu.  It is an excellent expectorant, helping to clear congestion; and, it is very soothing to the respiratory system, helping to ease coughs.  It works well diffused or inhaled, but can also be applied directly to the chest or throat, either in an ointment or dilution with a carrier oil, such as olive, coconut or jojoba.  A few drops of eucalyptus oil can also be added to a cup of warm water, so you can breathe the vapors.
Take control of your health: Eucalyptus Oil Can Stop Spreading of the Cold and Flu Viruses!Eucalyptus can also be very helpful for asthma and bronchitis.  It is very soothing to the respiratory system, and is quite anti-inflammatory.

Some Medical Research To Consider
One study found that spraying a 2% concentration of eucalyptus oil (mixed with water) into contaminated air was effective at killing 70% of staphylococci bacteria.  There have also been numerous studies into the anti-viral properties of eucalyptus oilEucalyptol, Eucalyptus radiatas primary active constituent, is used in many pharmaceutical preparations, mouthwashes (like Listerine®) and OTC cold and flu remedies; however, a synthetic form is generally used.  Yet, studies have found that thenatural form of eucalyptol is more effective.

As you can see, Eucalyptus oil is an investment into your health that should not be neglected. Beneficial for family and business alike, your family and friends deserve an edge to protect and support your health.  

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