Jul 30, 2014 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness, House & Home
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 helps you heal 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 just easily ignore. Even the best medicines tend to only help on a temporary basis. And when that help is over, you are left still needing to breathe, right? The beauty of this is that menthol crystals are a remedy you can use at home, that will provide symptomatic relief because the menthol reduces bronchial constriction and airway hyper responsiveness.
Menthol likely sounds familiar to you as the plant essence 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 and minty odor and taste. Menthol crystals are produced by rapidly cooling the essential oil of eucalyptus and peppermint. They are very concentrated and if used properly, are very beneficial when used for lung cleansing in small amounts.
Menthol Crystals for Cough and Congestion Support
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 aren’t just available in small amounts for you to use in the comfort of your home, they can be used in industrial amounts in spas as well. So whether you are the owner of a spa, we would love to enhance the benefits your clientele enjoy’s 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!
Your health and the health of your clients are our top priority. At Eurospa Aromatics, we promise top quality in all of our eucalyptus oil based products. We can’t wait to hear from you, put in your order today!
Jun 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Allergies and hay fever seem to be at their peak this year and the world is feeling their misery! There’s a certain torture about the never ending sinus pressure, itchy eyes and relentless sneezing and leaving you with your arms in the air begging for relief.
Well put your arms down. Relief is on it’s way. You’re welcome to reach for the nearest OTC pills, but we’d like to suggest something a little healthier on the short and long term.
The added bonus is how fast relief will come!
Here are 5 ways to defeat seasonal allergies and feel better fast!
DIY ACUPRESSURE FACE MASSAGE
You can heal yourself. It’s true. The Chinese have been working with the body’s immune system for thousands of years with unexplainable results! There are many points all over the body that when pressure is applied to them, relief and healing is found. (it’s how the ninjas were treated after rigorous kung fu training!) For allergy relief, simply see the photo below and use your index or middle fingers of each hand to apply a firm pressure to each of the points marked. Be sure the pressure is firm enough to create slight discomfort, but not enough to hurt. You will know you are on the right spot as it will be a little tender. Stay on each point for about 30 seconds. Please drink a lot of water after performing this on yourself. You need to dilute the toxins that have been released!
DRINK WATER
Old news rings true. Water is our KEY SOURCE for ridding toxins and stagnant bacteria out of our bodies. It’s THE necessary ingredient to our kidneys and livers functioning well. Guess what? It also thins your mucous. Want to get that mucous flowing and the anti-histamine to calm down? Drink water. As stated above, it will also get things diluted and expelled faster! (Additional side note? Dehydration is one of the biggest causes behind halitosis; bad breath! During allergy season (and daily life) bacteria accumulates in our sinus passages, mouths and stomach (from the mucous) and sits there. You can’t brush or rinse these guys away, but you can dilute and flush them.) So drink up.
WORK OUT AND SWEAT
Sorry, to bring it back to water, but it’s a vehicle that moves things. When you need relief from seasonal allergies, get your blood moving. When you exercise, you increase your circulation and begin to sweat. Both blood and water carry the pollen and anti-histamine out of yours system faster. Think of a stagnant river vs. a flowing river. Which one’s going to have more bugs, slime and bacteria? If it’s so bad, stay indoors for your work out. OR, get above it and hike on a mountain where it’s less concentrated. Lastly, try going for a swim. It’s great exercise and there’s no pollen in the water!
HOT SHOWER // STEAM ROOM
A relaxing option is to breathe in the steam. The steam will break up the mucous and relax the uptight muscles involved. You can enhance this option by using the acupressure mentioned while in the heat. Also, adding essential oils like our Eucalyptus Oil Shower Spray to the steam WITH the acupressure IN the steam, will give you peak relief. Try it! We’d love to hear how it worked out for you!
WATCH YOUR FOOD
Stay away from foods that dehydrate or add to histamine production. Beverages with high caffeine, like coffee and black or alcoholic drinks are all dehydrating. Beer is even worse as it’s both dehydrating and the hops add to histamine production. It’s best to stay away from too many tree fruits, bananas, mushrooms, tomatoes and all breads and pastas. I know that sounds difficult, but it won’t be forever. These foods carry their own histamine in them and will only make things worse. Just think of it as a cleanse for a few days while you get your health and sanity back!
At Eurospa, your health is our priority. We enjoy bringing the quality back to your life. Please stop by and let us know what else we can do to make your experience a better one!
May 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Eucalyptus Oil has microbial benefits that allow us to feel invigorated and rejuvenated both inside and out. It can be inhaled and applied topically. But did you know how deep the benefits of eucalyptus oil really go? Here are 7 interesting benefits of eucalyptus oil, I’ll bet you didn’t know about!
TREAT YOUR SKIN
Eucalyptus oil is commonly used for first aid purposes because of its vast healing properties. Because it’s anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and is used for the treatment of cuts, minor wounds, blisters, and bruises. Application of the oil also helps heal skin irritation and insect bites. Especially useful for skin eruptions and to regulate oily complexions, it is also used to treat herpes, acne and chicken pox.
BLISSFUL FOR AROMATHERAPY
Mix a few drops of Eucalyptus oil into a carrier oil, such as olive or coconut and massage around your chest and shoulders. Then, feel free to dip in to the bath tup. This will benefit your lungs and sinuses through the inhalation of the scent through the steam and also by absorption of the oil through the skin. Just really be sure to mix the essential oil with a carrier oil or even bath salts, as the essential oils are not water soluble.
IMPROVE YOUR HAIR HEALTH
Eucalyptus oil improves the shine, thickness, and overall health of your hair. However, use caution! Too much use can actually reduce shine and result in greasy scalp. Most experts suggest using eucalyptus oil for hair an hour or so before bathing, then using a good shampoo to remove the residue, followed by a good conditioner.
GOODBYE HEAD LICE
A stubborn nuisance, head lice spread very quickly and once hatched, they lead to a very itchy scalp. Unfortunately, regular hair washing does not help to get rid of them. Eucalyptus oil has traditionally been used to help kill head lice and their eggs because of the eucalyptus vapors. During an outbreak of head lice, try the following:
You’ll Need:
- 10 drops eucalyptus oil
- 2 TBSP regular shampooAdd eucalyptus oil to your regular shampoo in the ratio mentioned above. Shampoo the hair cover it with a plastic shower cap for 10 minutes. Remove the cap, rinse hair and towel dry it. Comb hair with a fine tooth (nit) comb to help remove eggs.
FRESHEN YOUR BREATH
This oil can be used as a mouthwash to kill staph bacteria- a bacterium that causes bad breath and other mouth problems. WIN WIN.
SOOTHE ASTHMA
Simply massage few drops of eucalyptus oil mixed with a carrier oil on the chest during an asthma attack or inhale the aroma directly to breathe better. You’ll be so glad you did.
COOL IT DOWN
Yes, it’s true! Eucalyptus oil even cools the body down! During those quickly approaching hot summer months, heat strokes become common occurence. In the case that your body needs immediate cooling down, grab your own bottle of
Eucalyptus Oil Shower Mist and spray it all over the body. Your body temperature will instantly start to fall!
The benefits of eucalyptus oil are absolutely amazing! It’s truly a miracle plant, to say the least!
At
Eurospa, our dedication is to your health and life quality. We are happy to help you thrive! Let us know, today, how we can make your life a better one!
May 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ah, hay fever. The dependable relative to spring that likes to show up at random hours, interfering with your daily routine and work schedule.
I can’t stand these phases in nature that are so invasive of my space and comfort!
It’s so incredibly frustrating to have that continuous, unrelenting urge to sniffle, sneeze and scratch your eyes out, than sinuses plugged up with pollen. It’s all really quite strange and unnecessary really. This is the time we are meant to celebrate the return of the sun, not dread it’s aftermath. It begins, our immune systems go haywire, and see harmless plants (or dust, or dander) as real threats, and works overtime to push them out of our system, causing inflammation and irritation along the way! And using all those conventional allergy meds will often leave you feeling even worse.
Are you feeling it? If you’ve suffered from sinus irritation and crazy pollen induced hay fever, you know I’m not exaggerating and totally feel the pain. But instead of despairing, running out to buy a gas mask or hiding in your window-sealed house for the season, let me give you some tips.
You actually can find relief and do so naturally with essential oils.
(aren’t you excited??)
Starting with our favorite, of course:
Eucalyptus Oil! (You knew I was going to say that, right?) Eucalyptus is the super hero of essential oils. When inhaled, it’s oil can open the respiratory system, reduce inflammation and allow for better breathing! It confidently storms through your bronchial passages to clear to the path for more air! Add to that, it’s anti-microbial properties and you’ll not only clear your airways, but clean house of all it’s enemies! I recommend using this Eucalyptus Oil Shower Mist in your morning/mid-day/evening shower routine, or in a sauna/steam room if you have access to one!
Clove Oil is another anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial, and can help to reduce allergy symptoms. It’s not as strong as the menthol based oils, but is best used in the heat of a sauna. Get to one!
Peppermint Oil will help to open those stuffed nasal passages and can reduce headaches caused by sinus pressure as well! Special bonus tip? Mix with a little coconut oils and rub on the top of your forehead, at your temples and behind your ears. You’ll be surprised at how this gives you relief.
Lavender Oil, a natural antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and very calming. It can help reduce irritation and relax your breathing.
Lemon improves immunity, relieves respiratory issues, is antibacterial and relieves respiratory inflammation.
The truth is, all of the above oils would do well to be inhaled in the heat of a shower, sauna or steam room and will work miracles when rubbed on to the head, neck and chest with a carrier oil. They will all penetrate your skin and airways to both cleanse them of the pollen and to give you the sinus relief you so desperately need!
You don’t have to be miserable any more. There is help!
At
Eurospa Aromatics, we are committed to your health. Stop by and see what else we can do to increase the quality of your life and overall health.
You deserve it.
Apr 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Mother’s Day is a day to honor mom, but often, the thought of getting the ‘perfect gift’ can be downright overwhelming! It’s ok, many people get that ‘stuck’ feeling, which is why I thought it would be helpful to share with you some natural, healthy gift ideas for Mother’s Day.
Going natural is quite a trend these days and that’s something we are really happy about. It’s not just a passing trend either, it’s a lifestyle that’s being born out of self education, a desire for sustainability and wanting to both look and feel good. Why NOT jump into a lifestyle where everyone wins? But to be honest, even knowing how to live a more natural and healthy lifestyle can be overwhelming, especially for mom, who wants it most but has so much on her plate already.
Allow me to share with you both lifestyle AND gift ideas that will make both you, mom and the people around you feel good and increase life quality.
Women tend to be very sense oriented. Certain smells, touches, tastes and experiences can tense up and make a woman feel anxious and others will help her unwind and feel total joy and relaxation. Because of this, my suggestions will be very based on essential oils and their benefits.
Enjoy.
- Oil Burner/Infuser – With the burner, it simply tends to look like a ceramic stand where you place a tea light candle underneath. Place a few drops of oil in the dish above and the flame will slowly heat the oil, releasing it’s aroma into the room. Good staple oils are Lavender, Jasmine, Sweet Orange and Lemon Verbena. The infusers release the fragrance and health benefits into the air without heating oil.
- Lavender Eye Pillow – These are great but be sure to get a quality one. The cheaper ones tend to push into the eyes too much and feel uncomfortable. Great for travel, these foster darkness when you need to sleep, while filled with lavender flowers to help you relax. Great for women who have a hard time settling into sleep.
- Acupressure Mat – This one is interesting but has been incredibly beneficial for both body health and relaxation. Also known as a ‘bed of nails’, this 4×2 mat is lined with roughly 100 plastic looking lotuses that you gently lay on. Your body will balance carefully on the mat while the petals/nails apply pressure to multiple acupressure points. It takes a little getting used to, but achieves incredible mind and body relaxation!
- Eucalyptus Shower Spray – This is great because when you buy it on amazon you get a good size bottle for a moderate price! Use the multi functional spray from a room aroma and germ killer to the shower for bronchial cleansing!
As you can see, once you get started, the ideas can begin to flow. One of the best things a mom can use are natural gifts to promote relaxation, as they have one of the most honorable and stressful jobs around. At Eurospa, we believe they should be honored in the most special ways possible. Share the love and show mom what she means to you!
