Aromatherapy and Children

Children can certainly use essential oils but care must be practiced, although there are many safe ones. Use one-third to one-half the adult dose, or a 1-percent dilution (five or six drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil), and don’t forget that citruses may irritate the skin. Recipes are given for tummy oil and a dilly pillow for children to use at night.

Concerns of the respiratory system include irritation and infection of the ears, nose and throat. Respiratory problems usually involve congestion, which can be decreased effectively by inhaling rosemary (especially the verbenone type), hyssop (use var. decumbens only), tea tree, eucalyptus, lavender or peppermint. Using aromatherapy for colds, congestion, throat irritation and ear infections provide a safe alternative for symptom relief and healing.

Essential oils like lavender and tea tree can be diluted in olive oil and rubbed around the outside of, but never in, the ear and over the lymph nodes on the side of the neck. If the ear concern is caused by throat infection, it is always wise to use an antiseptic gargle.

The urinary system, consisting of the kidneys and bladder, regulates the body’s water content and salt balance, eliminates waste and is involved in regulating blood pressure. The kidneys determine exactly what will be eliminated and what will be recycled. This article also discusses kidney stones and bladder infections along with effective natural remedies.

The FDA confirmed on October 4 that the Solae Company has withdrawn its petition for a soy protein and cancer health claim. Had this health claim been approved, it would have doubled the sales of soy protein in this country, bringing huge profits to the soy industry while putting American men, women and children at risk.

Soy consumption information for adults, for infants, for males, and for women.

What we think you should be doing about phytoestrogens and soy. How much is safe to eat, what products contains soy, etc.

Find information on soy including affects on pregnancy, decrease in fertility, etc.

With greater awareness of the many health problems associated with pasteurized dairy products, many people are turning to vegetarian milk substitutes like soy milk and rice milk. Neither are necessarily healthy.

Today everyone, whether he wishes it or not, whether living in an advanced or backward country, is confronted by the soybean, although not visibly (apart from the modish foods like tofu, soya milk, meat and sausage substitutes and sauces).