Essential Oils for Dogs

http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/aromatherapy-for-dogs.html#safe

Anise / Camphor / Hissop / Juniper* / White Thyme / Yarrow

Because of uterine stimulation or possible toxicity, avoid using these oils on dogs, especially on pregnant dogs.

*The oil of Juniper berry is perfectly safe, but the Juniper wood oil is toxic to the kidneys.

Birch / Wintergreen

Some aromatherapy formulae found on websites suggest using the oils birch and wintergreen for joint pains caused by arthritis. However, dermal use of these two oils has been proven to be toxic as they contain high levels of methyl salicylate. Ingestion can cause severe poisoning and death.

Cassia / Clove leaf and bud

These oils can cause dermal irritation and possible toxicity to both people and pets.

Horseradish / Mustard / Tansy

Due to the pungent properties of these oils, they are considered to be hazardous and may cause severe dermal irritation.

Pennyroyal

Although this oil is effective in repelling flea, it is also highly toxic to the kidneys and the nervous system. It is also a known abortifacient. Avoid using this oil on pets and yourself!

Rue

This oil is a terrible photosensitizer.

Wormwood

Both the herb and the oil wormwood are toxic to pets and should be avoided at all costs, even though some people suggest using wormwood for treating worm infestation. There has been reports of wormwood essential oil causing renal failure in humans. It is also a known fact that wormwood causes seizures, and possesses very high oral and dermal toxicity. - See more at: http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/aromatherapy-for-dogs.html#safe

Some Precautions When Using Essential Oils on Dogs

• Always use 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils on dogs (and humans).
• Use only essential oils that are safe for dogs.
• Always DILUTE essential oils before using them on your dogs. A rough guideline is to add about 10-15 drops of essential oils to 1/2 oz. (15 ml) of carrier base oil.
• Use less amount of diluted oils on small dogs than on big dogs.
• Use less amount of diluted oils on puppies, senior dogs, and those whose health is compromised. When in doubt, start off with hydrosols.
• Check with a holistic vet before using any essential oils on pregnant dogs. In particular, do not use stimulating oils (e.g. peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus, tea tree, niaouli) on pregnant dogs.
• Do not use oils on epileptic dogs or dogs who are seizure-prone. Some oils, such as rosemary, may trigger seizures (in humans too).
• Do not use oils in or close to the eyes, directly on or close to the nose, or in the anal or genital areas.

- See more at: http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/aromatherapy-for-dogs.html#safe





http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/home-remedies-for-dogs.html

Almost all oils safe for dogs as long as you use high quality and proper dilution



http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/essential-oils-for-dogs.html

Low Thyroid - Hypothyroid

Research for low functioning thyroid

http://www.foundessentialoils.com/home-thyroid-test.html

Home thyroid test!

http://www.foundessentialoils.com/thyroid-gland.html

*Lots of info on how thyroid works and why.....  lots of other natural remedies not oil related

• Adrenal Glands. There is a connection between the adrenal glands and the thyroid glands. If you are hypothyroid, you are more than likely also suffering from adrenal exhaustion. You cannot fix one without fixing the other.

Suggested oils:

Clove, Myrrh, Lemongrass, Peppermint

http://www.mynaturalfamily.com/symptoms/thyroid/doterra-essential-oils-thyroid-natural-treatment/

Suggested oils:

Clove, Myrrh, Lemongrass, Peppermint, DDR Prime Capsules, Mito 2 Max, Lifelong Vitality

http://www.miracleoils.ca/2013/05/hypothyroidism-and-essential-oils.html

The oils that I used were as follows:

• 10 drops Myrrh, 10 drops Lemongrass, 2-3 drops clove, and 2-3 drops peppermint in a rollerball, neat. 

• Roll directly on thyroid area several times a day at first until you get results. Depending on symptoms, results could be more energy, hair and nail improvement, etc.., then you can use once or twice a day till you feel you are functioning normally, and then once in a while when you feel the need.

*Lots more testimonials & recipe suggestions on this page

http://youtu.be/8SiNvikNvVw





http://everythingessential.me/HealthConcerns/Thyroid.html#page=page-3

Start with strengthening the body systems with any thyroid issue: 

• GX Assist for cleansing

• PB Assist to rebuild probiotics

• Lifelong Vitality supplements

• The AromaTouch Technique is an additional way to strengthen and  balance the body

50 drops of Lemongrass, 50 drops of Clove, and 20 of Frankincense top with FCO.

Roll on the blend over your thyroid (on your throat) and also on the reflex points on your feet. 

After about a month and a half I felt better and didn't need to use the blend so much.  I am down to using it about 3 or 4 times a week.

Lauri - Laura Jacobs mentioned it in a talk at the doTERRA convention. Thyroid Gland is highly involved in Energy Production

Support – Myrrh, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger

Hypo – Peppermint, Lemongrass, Clove

Debbie - Thanks Cristi.  It sounds like you are on the right track.  Those were my thoughts to share with my friend who is asking for help.  THANKS and good luck to you!

BTW, I don't know what your exercise abilities are, but I have had inherent thyroid issues. However, I'm doing well now.  I do believe the oils and LLW are great keys and were certainly very helpful, but for me personally, "running" is what totally got me off thyroid medication.  Even walking didn't quite do it.  Again, the best to you!

Pat - There are quite a few testimonials in the archives of everythingdoterra, I will give you the bullet points of them:

For the Thyroid, regardless of the type and even when it affects the Adrenal I would suggest applying Balance and Geranium to the big toe, the thyroid areas and the wrist all during the day and alternate the next week with Lemongrass, Peppermint, Myrrh and Clove as a blend to the same areas. Also dropping Frankincense under the tongue, 2 drops, 2-3 times a day. I would also suggest the GX Assist cleanse followed by the PB Assist and then go on the LLW (Lifelong Wellness supplements).

-More testimonials on everythingessential page

Essential Oils for common Breastfeeding Problems: Blocked Milk Duct and Mastitis

I'm currently breastfeeding my third child Warren, who is now 7 months old. So I'm no stranger to blocked milk ducts.  I probably have had about 1 per month every month I have breastfed.  With the first two kids I didn't know about essential oils, so I used all the other natural methods to get relief, such as feeding first on the side that is irritated, making sure milk is completely drained at each feeding, angling baby's tongue to be on the sore spot, hot showers, hot compress, etc.

I have now been using essential oils for a few years and they have become my go to for any ailment we face.  So for my first blocked duct this time around, I immediately looked up what might help, and came across references for Lavender and Melaluca.  I tried them, applying on location, and within a couple hours the pain and tenderness was gone!  It was amazing how fast it worked.  The only other thing I did was pay attention to baby's feeding position, making sure his tongue was facing the block.  I continued to use this treatment to effectively nix all my blocked duct issues, and it worked perfectly until last week.

Last week I noticed soreness on one side, and immediately applied Lavender and Melaluca. This time however, the trouble spot was on the top, inside of my boob, so I could not for the life of me figure out how to angle baby so his tongue would be in the right position to properly drain the offending duct.  I think this was the only reason it wouldn't clear up right away. 

So it kept on for about a week and kept getting more and more sore.  2 nights ago it had gotten to the point that I thought I was going to have to go into the Dr. in the morning.  And I really hate visiting the Dr.  I kinda feel like I'm giving up at that point, like I don't know what else to do except ask for drugs that  I'd rather not take.  But I was desperate. I had tried everything, but I think the position of the block in this case made all the difference, as it was never able to be completely drained.  It probably also didn't help that Warren is teething and has a stuffy nose, so he would frequently pull off in the middle of eating.

 The pain was constant and excruciating, it was red, swollen, and hard as a rock even when empty.  I was feeling really bad as well, fatigued, not sleeping well, and just not feeling good overall. I looked up symptoms for Mastitis, which I've never had before, and sure enough- it lined up exactly with what I was experiencing. 

I figured I would try one last time with the oils, so I tried some Deep Blue on it during the day- this helped with the pain quite a bit. (NOTE: using Peppermint can reduce your milk supply- use with caution!)  Last night I put on Lavender and Melaluca, as I have been, then added Cypress, Oregano, Frankincense, and Helichrysm.  Within a couple min I noticed a tingling, almost burning sensation. Not in a bad way, just like I could feel something happening.  So I went to bed, and I was completely shocked when I woke up this morning and had NO pain, redness, or swelling whatsoever!  It's completely back to normal.  I'm not sure if it was a certain one of the added oils or the combination, but something definitely worked. 

I am constantly amazed at what these doTerra essential oils can do.  Even after I have used them and fixed so many problems, I am still shocked when a new one works. I don't know why, I should just expect it by now. :)

Here are the oils I used and why:

Lavender:  Pain, Calming, Inflammation, Infections, Anticoagulant 

Melaluca:  Pain, Inflammation, Infections, and it also breaks down the protective layer that bacteria 

                 form around themselves, making them easier to kill

Cypress:   Circulation, Relaxing, Infections

Oregano:  Hugely Antibacterial

Frankincense: Enhance effectiveness of all other oils, Immune Stimulant, Inflammation, Infections

Helichrysm:  Regenerative, Pain, Inflammation, Infections, Anticoagulant

Lavender and Melaluca work great for a blocked duct alone, but if it progresses to mastitis, or doesn't get better with those oils alone, try adding in the others.

Varicose Vein Research

Just doing some research on how essential oils can improve Varicose Veins.


 HEALTH AND WELLNESS GIRL
http://www.healthandwellnessgirl.com/2013/06/26/varicose-and-spider-veins-can-essential-oils-really-help/

 Great post with cause, symptoms, protocols, etc. 

Cypress 
Helichrysm
Lavender
Citrus
Orange
 


OLD SOUTH ESSENTIAL OILS
http://oldsouthessentialoils.com/essential-oils-for-varicose-veins/

Protocols are given on the page- the main oils recommended here are:

Cypress
Helichrysm
Lavender
Bergamot
Ylang Ylang
Citrus - Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit

Method: Use a carrier oil and massage towards heart morning and night.



HEALING OILS JOURNEY
http://healingoilsjourney.blogspot.com/2011/05/essential-oils-for-spider-and-varicose.html

Cypress – strengthens the veins

Geranium – principal effect on the blood

Lemon – tonic for circulatory system

Rosemary – enhances circulation, restorative

Ginger – warming circulatory stimulant

Juniper – mild circulatory stimulant

Helichrysum – dissolves coagulated blood inside and outside the veins

Grapefruit -- restorative

Frankincense – helps poor circulation, strengthens blood vessels

 ESSENTIAL OIL GODDESS
http://www.essential-oil-goddess.com/essential-oils-for-varicose-veins.html

The best essential oil that supports the the movement of blood is helichrysum. Massaging this essential oil on location, towards the heart nightly would be a great regimen to use.

You may like to add any or all of the essential oils listed below:

• Cypress (great for circulation)

• Wintergreen (blood thinning properties)

• Clove (blood thinning properties)

• Lemon (great for circulation)

• Geranium (supports blood flow)

You could use the above essential oils in blends and apply 3-6 times a day. make sure one application is done just before bed.



BODY SOUL MIND
http://bodysoulmind.net/body/treating-varicose-veins-naturally

• Cypress
• Lemon
• Neroli
• Rosemary
• Lavender
• Chamomile

Site has a lot of other information, non oil related recommendations.



 JO'S HEALTH CORNER
 http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/03/varicose-veins-what-to-do-naturally.html

Cypress
Lemon
Geranium
Rosemary
Helichrysum
Bergamot
Juniper berry. 

*Improvement takes time
*Switch up the combo of oils periodically 

Carrier oils recommended:

Mullein infused oil
Arnica infused oil
Apricot kernel oil 
Calendula infused oil 
Wheatgerm oil 

This site also has info about diet and other things that my help, and pregnancy cautions. 



HOW STUFF WORKS
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-varicose-veins-treatment.htm

Chamomile
Cypress
Frankincense
Juniper berry
Lavender
Myrrh
Palmarosa
Myrtle
Carrot seed

There are a couple recipes on the site.


EVERYTHING ESSENTIAL . ME
http://everythingessential.me/HealthConcerns/VaricoseVeins.html#page=page-2

Oils & Blends:  Citrus oils, Cypress^EC, Geranium^C, Helichrysum^C, Lavender^C

Also consider: Citrus Bliss^C, Lemon^EC, Lemongrass^C, Peppermint^C

^{About Cypress:  Also Cypress is mentioned frequently.  That's because it has a valuable effect as a vasoconstrictor on varicose veins and hemorrhoids.  "It is beneficial in conditions of excess fluid, such as bleeding, nosebleeds, heavy menstruation, heavy perspiration, cough and bronchitis, hemorrhages and fluid retention."}

^{HELICHRYSM treatment used:}

Before treatment:

After 6 weeks of treatment:

 NATURE'S INVENTORY
http://www.naturesinventory.com/organic-health-holistic-medicine-p/wo-varv2.htm




Jojoba
Cypress
Lemon
Geranium