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Epsom salts and Essential Oils can help you sleep

June 11th, 2008 Nancy Posted in Diabetes, Emotional, Gut Related, Heart, Pain, Respiratory, Sleep No Comments »

Essential Oils can be powerful medicine to help you fall asleep. Your sense of smell, and the olfactory nerve are a major pathway defining your mood and your physical energy. Essential oils are a safe, effective and non-drug method you can use to produce a deep, restful sleep. They are great when added to an Epsom salt bath or infused into your room. Read the rest of this entry »

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Avoiding Airborne Allergens

December 11th, 2007 Nancy Posted in Respiratory No Comments »

Pollen, animal dander and dust mites are some of the commonest respiratory irritants. They are everywhere, and may seem impossible to avoid. But there are some important steps that will minimize your exposure.

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Asthma Basics (adapted from an article by Emily Kane, ND)

December 11th, 2007 Nancy Posted in Respiratory No Comments »

Asthma is a difficult, sometimes frightening condition. It is a hypersensitivity reaction that causes spasm of the muscles of our air passages, swelling of the mucous membranes that line the airway and increased bronchial mucous secretion. The interruption of free and easy air exchange that follows leads to respiratory and emotional distress. Naturopathic medicine considers asthma a reversible inflammatory airway disease.

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