Health Foods

January 15, 2012

Blueberries are beautiful and healthful. Twenty-first century research on blueberry and other juices from plants reminds me of the research conducted with plants in the last century that yielded so many types of medications, such as narcotics and antibiotics.
Recently, researchers have observed the effectiveness of blueberries at reversing age-related deficits in memory. The flavenoids, in particular the anthrocyanins and flavanols of blueberry-induced memory improvements.
Effects are mediated by activation of signaling proteins via a specific pathway in the hippocampus, part of the brain that manages learning and memory (Williams, 2008).
Berries are being studied in laboratories worldwide … Continue Reading

Do you stop breathing while sleeping?

January 4, 2012

How well did you sleep last night? Did you partner keep you awake because they snore? Do you notice they stop breathing during sleep? Do you have to “nudge” them to get them to breathe? There are very significant problems that develop over time for both parties……for instance, heart disease in the patient with untreated sleep apnea and anger in the partner who cannot get uninterrupted sleep. If this applies to you…read on.

Sleep Apnea: “A Noisy Airway Is an Obstructed Airway”

My father taught me that phrase. I read an online report about treating sleep apnea syndrome using a didjeridoo. The … Continue Reading

Nervous Insomnia

January 3, 2012

Nervous Insomnia RX
Sleep chemistry is cyclic and is readily disrupted by events or medical conditions like nervousness, and sleep apnea, which is often associated with obesity. Various essential oils can act as astringents and decongestants that may shrink the mucosal membranes to clear air passages while relaxing the nervous system for a restful sleep.
More on sleep apena and insomnia in the next post.

Essential oils can have specific stimulating or inhibiting effects on the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems of the human body that together form the autonomic nervous system. Certain other oils calm and relax the nervous system. Rose oil … Continue Reading

Your Body Craves Sleep

January 2, 2012

So it has been a busy transition from Thanksgiving into the New Year.
Probably been burning the candle at both ends to speak.
Your body is craving sleep. Need to catch up on your sleep.

What is the best aid to sleep?

Insomnia is an individual experience just as any remedy or treatment by
prescription is an experience on the individual. Testing different essential oils
in different fashions may provide a natural solution to obtain better sleep. At
bedtime less essential aroma is better. A strong concentration of any aroma
can be stimulating, just as loud music played when attempting to go to sleep
can keep you … Continue Reading

Wellness Campaign 2012 #oilMD

January 1, 2012

What’s your wellness plan for 2012?

Top 10 Health Events in 2012

December 29, 2011

1. The majority of U.S. providers will use EHRs by the end of 2012. This will advance health information exchange functionality.

2. Providers will establish successful ACOs, which will emerge from private or public-private initiatives.

3. Health plans will rebrand in 2012 as the focus turns to consumers. According to IDC, in 2012 at least 70% of health insurance companies and technology resources (beyond ICD-10) will be channeled toward enhancing consumer engagement and care or health management strategies.

4. There will be greater integration of payment systems with clinical performance and outcomes. Twenty percent of health plans will leverage investment strategies started in … Continue Reading

Resolved in the New Year

December 27, 2011

I don’t have to be a mind reader to know that many of you are already thinking about making a New Year’s Resolution.

For most of us, a worthwhile resolution usually involves our health.

My own personal resolution is to give you some of the best reasons in the world to exercise and follow a healthier lifestyle.

Exercise is essential to our health, particularly for women.

Studies show that exercise at different “doses” of physical activity yields different responses in cardio-respiratory fitness among sedentary, overweight, and postmenopausal women with elevated blood pressure.

Women who exercise to varying degrees experience the positive changes of increased muscle … Continue Reading

Oil of Gladness Spices like Myrrh Elevate Mood.

December 17, 2011

Egreetings

Did the Three Wise Men Want the Christ Child to be Wealthy and Healthy?

Hark, did the Herald Angels Sing about Essential Oils?

So, you’re probably wondering, “What does Christmas have to do with essential oils?”

Well, you may recall the story of a visit by three wise men to the Christ Child, as told in the Bible, St. Matthew 2:1:

“. . now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem . . . they presented unto him gifts: gold, and frankincense and myrrh.”

RX For holiday … Continue Reading

Aromatherapy. The Science of Medical Use. James Geiger MD

December 7, 2011

Medical Aromatherapy by James Geiger MD

December 5, 2011

There are very many health benefits to be gained with the implementation of essential oils from plants into the management of medical diseases.

This presentation, by a board certified anesthesiologist, who is also a clinically certified aromatherapist, using essential oils in the operating room, describes the science of aromatherapy.Current medical journal articles and abstracts are discussed in great detail, including bacterial quorum sensing, biofilms and synergy with antibiotics.

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