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                                   ONYCHOMYCOSIS--even the word kind of sounds like “yuck”.  If you’re a sufferer of this infection, then you already know this word means toenail fungus, which is an infection underneath the surface of the nail caused by fungi.

How do you know you have it?

            -bad smelling toe nails

            -dark color under the nail

            -a thickening of the nail itself

            -white spots on the nail

            -the spread of these same symptoms to other toes

How did this happen to me?

            -simply walking barefoot in the park, at the beach, at the gym, etc.

            -you may have a chronic disease such as diabetes, issues with

            circulation, an immune-deficiency disorder, which all can make you 

            very susceptible

            -you just might sweat a lot 

            -or you already have “athlete’s foot”, which sort of attracts fungus  

             and makes your toenails easy targets

Okay, so I have it, now what do I do about it?

            -medication

            -debridement = removing the nail and fungus completely

            -oral “antifungals” that take about 3 months or 90 days to remedy away the fungus

            -topical treatment applied to the nail

            OR

You can use MedEssential Oils Non-toxic Essential Oil Blend for toenail fungus and heal in about six weeks!

I went to the www.medessentialoils.com, but I don’t see the toenail fungus treatment available?

            Well you’re in luck:

 MedEssential Oils is looking for 18 people to test a non toxic essential oil blend for toe nail fungus.  The testers receive free product, which is to be applied to 2 times daily.  The goal is to see how long it takes for the blend to totally eradicate the fungus.  Expected length of time is 6 weeks.  Must be reliable.   Please contact Carol Quigless at [email protected] for more details. Thank you!

  So go splash in a river after a long hike, go swimming with friends, take a shower with no fear, your toe fungus remedy is on its way! 

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Lymphatic Drainage made simple!

Lymphatic Drainage For Puffiness and Swelling

     There is a surge of interest now on eliminating puffiness and swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system due to surgery, injury or inflammation.  Surgeries, which typically weaken the lymphatic system can range from breast cancer surgery to joint replacement surgery; injuries include sprains and broken bones; swelling of joints due to inflammation is common with arthritis and bursitis.

     Although the lymphatic system received little attention until the last decade, it plays a major role in our immunity and wellbeing.  Akin to the circulatory system, the lymphatic system has a network of vessels and is comprised of organs, lymph nodes and lymph fluid.  Lymph fluid carries white blood cells for healing body tissues and collects cellular debris from metabolism and infection.  When the lymph vessels or nodes are removed or damaged and lymph fluid cannot circulate, it collects, causing swelling (lymphedema), discomfort and diminished effectiveness of the immune system.    

     Health professionals spend thousands of dollars to learn how to manually drain swelling and to receive actual certification in order to facilitate lymphatic drainage.  But there is a simpler, more effective and inexpensive solution using essential oils! The advantages are: the oils reduce swelling within minutes, it facilitates the health professional’s lymphatic drainage treatment, it requires very simple instructions that the lay person can use for self-treatment, usage reduces necessity for compression apparel;, and it reduces discomfort and pain within minutes. With the use of MedEssential Oil’s product, drainage is as easy as applying the oil and gently massaging towards the heart. 

     MedEssential Oils’ Lymphatic Drainage blend contains essential oils that are astringent, ease fluid retention, aid epidermal circulation, stimulate glandular function and last but not least, address any underlying local infection that might be brewing. The bonus of using the Lymphatic Drainage Essential Oil Blend is that it helps with physical and mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion and stress.  Too good to be true?  See MedEssential Oils website testimonials at www.medessentialoils.com.  And please contact me with any questions at [email protected].

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Run Run Run!--It's "Marathon" Time!

     It’s “Marathon” time!  The onset of spring brings the onset of marathons throughout the U.S.-–654 of them in 2013 and even more in 2014. Runners are in for the ecstasy of hitting the finish line as well as the agony of post-race recovery for aching joints, tendonitis, bursitis, strains and bruises...and swelling!  Why wait for race day to deal with this pain when you may be experiencing some of these aches and pains after your practice runs right now? (cue the trumpets) Well, there’s no need to suffer from joint over exertion, which presents itself with inflammation, which in turn produces pain, reduction of mobility, stiffness and sometimes swelling.   MedEssential Oils Joint Balm Cream Lite offers natural effective, FAST relief and is so effective that doctors rely on it in the rehabilitation departments of North Carolina hospitals for the treatment of injuries and acute arthritis.

MedEssential Oils Joint Balm Cream Lite is a blend of essential oils that are:

 -- anti-inflammatory,

-- analgesic,

-- rubefacient or counter irritant,

-- antispasmodic, and

-- that promote lymph flow and blood circulation.

     The need for an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and counter irritant action seems obvious.  However, you may ask, why the antispasmodic?  It is because often muscles involved in or surrounding an inflamed joint react  by going into spasms, which in turn increases pain.  You may also consider, why promote lymph flow and blood circulation?  Lymph circulation brings immune factors to the site and is cleansing; good blood flow brings nutrients and oxygenates the affected area as it heals.  A good flow of lymph and blood decrease inflammation and reduce swelling. 

    Pain and decreased mobility often provoke feelings of frustration and even despair, irritability or anger, nervous tension and lack of confidence.  The essential oils in this blend carry the emotional impact to rectify these feelings and rejuvenate the spirit to win--or for most of us, to get to the finish line!

   The essential oils included in MedEssential Oils Joint Balm Cream Lite are:  Black spruce, pine, cypress, sweet marjoram, turmeric, black pepper, lavender ginger and chili/capsicum.   Menthol purposefully has not been used as many people do not like the smell of mentholated joint pain preparations.  People usually feel relief within 5 to 10 minutes--some have reported sooner. 

    A good way to use Joint Balm Cream Lite is to massage it into the affected area before a run as well as after and as often as needed.  Many topical analgesics burn the skin due to capsicum content.  Although MedEssential Oils Joint Balm Cream Lite contains capsicum, other essential oils have been chosen to work synergistically to prevent skin burning and irritation.   All ingredients, including the base cream, are pesticide and pollutant free.

    In case swelling is severe, MedEssential Oils also has a blend called Lymphatic Drainage that decreases swelling within 10 minutes, and it works well with Joint Balm Cream Lite. This blend is also used by North Carolina doctors in the rehabilitation sector. How do they use it? That will be the topic of our next installment!

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Aaah, the many faces of peppermint!

A viewer wrote that peppermint essential oil is amazing.  It is!  It is one of the most popular essential oils, surpassed only by lavender.   A whiff of peppermint wakes up the brain relieving mental fatigue and uplifts the spirit.  It helps relieve flu, cold and allergy symptoms, particularly stuffy sinuses, clearing phlegm.  Many people use peppermint oil or even tea to aid digestion.  It has been traditionally used to aid indigestion, gas, nausea.  Because it is anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic, it has been useful for mucous colitis and hepatitis.  Peppermint essential oil is cooling in heat conditions and relieves itching.  Peppermint essential oil helps not only with nerve pain but also muscular pain.  Please be advised that peppermint essential oil should be properly diluted (see Dilutions and Measurements at www.medessentiaoils.com).  The drawbacks of peppermint oil are:  1) Do not use if you are hypertensive.  Peppermint essential oil is great for the person who has low blood pressure but can raise blood pressure dangerously  for the person with high blood pressure;  2)Do not use on children under 2 years old as it can cause a life threatening choking reaction.  The great thing about aromatherapy is that there are many oils that can be used effectively instead of peppermint, depending on your desired result, and the art of blending enhances those results.    MedEssential Oils uses peppermint essential oil in Sinus Aid but offers alternatives in Breathe Free and Calm Breath.  Peppermint essential oil is used in Calm Stomach, Liver Support, Be Alert, Muscle Balm, Pain Chill, and of course, Dental Clear.  There is some use of peppermint essential oils for everyone!