Alternative Fibromyalgia Pain Management Suggestions

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Comprehensive List of Young Living Essential Oils to Help You Stop Your Pain Symptoms Today Brought to you by Cinda Crawford, host of the

Health Matters Show Information directly from her archives and that of Kimball Egge, massage therapist & aromatherapist And the text of the Essential Oils Integrative Medicine Guide by D. Gary Young, N.D. 1. PANAWAY: It helps reduce inflammation, increasing circulation and healing, thus reducing pain. Many people have had relief from arthritis symptoms, sports injuries, sprains, muscle spasms, bumps and bruises. 2. RELIEVE IT: This blend contains high anti-inflammatory compounds to relieve deep tissue pain. It helps to calm the nerves and alleviates skin and muscle soreness. 3. Peppermint: An aid in pain management (e.g. headaches), liver, digestion, and respiratory systems. Acts as a dermal shield. 4. Wintergreen: 98% methyl salicylate (e.g. relieves pain and inflammation; cortisone-like activity.) Beneficial for bone, muscle & joint discomfort. contains the same active ingredient (methyl salicylate) as birch and is beneficial in massage for soothing head tension and muscles after exercising. 5. Clove: Most anti-microbial and antiseptic-like activity of all essential oils. Also anti-fungal, antiviral and antibacterial. Highly regarded herb for soothing digestion, liver and respiratory system. *Dentists often put clove compounds on the gums to relieve dental pain. 6. Helichrysum: Works to regenerate tissue and nerve and to improve circulation. Angi-coagulant, (e.g. to prevent phlebitis). Helps regulate cholesterol. Has a stimulating effect on nerve endings to improve such conditions as hearing loss. 7. Spruce: Works on respiratory and nervous systems to improve health. Spruce is high in terpenes, making it anti-infectious, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. 8. Pepper, Black: Works to stimulate the Endocrine System (Note: Endocrine System is one of the main root problem centers of anyone with an immune component to their illness, such as autoimmune or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.) Black Pepper works by increasing energy and cellular oxygenation. It has anti-inflammatory qualities. 9. Hyssop: Has anti-inflammatory and anti-infectious qualities. http://www.getwellhealth.com http://www.healthmattersshow.com Find the Young Living products at http://www.youngliving.org/getwellhealth Copyright 2009 [email protected]

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10. (Idaho) Balsam Fir: Traditionally used for muscular aches and pains. Soothes and rejuvenates body and mind. Known for supporting respiratory function. (This herbaceous oil can be diffused for aromatherapy or diluted with a carrier oil for topical application. Also believed to create an uplifting sense of well-being, balsam fir is a 100 percent pure Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oil distilled for the needles of the balsam fir tree.) 11. White Fir: Has a fresh, crisp scent and is high in d-limonene, a powerful antioxidant. Supportive of the immune system,* white fir can also be used in massage to help relieve discomfort associated with exercised muscles. 12. Cypress: is especially comforting during the winter season. Its fresh, herbaceous, slightly evergreen aroma is refreshing and restores feelings of security and stability. Cypress is also beneficial for oily or troubled skin. 13. Marjoram: A calming oil, it has a warming effect on both mind and body and soothes tense muscles after exercise. It is beneficial for occasional simple nervous tension and may also be used for cooking. 14. Copaiba: South American oil for aiding digestion and supporting the body’s natural response to injury or irritation. Contains the highest amounts of beta caryophyllene (55%) of any known essential oil. 15. Elemi: a member of the same botanical family as frankincense and myrrh, it has been used traditionally in Europe for the skin. Highly regarded for reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, skin support, and for soothing muscles after exercise. 16. Roman Chamomile: Relaxing and calming for both mind and body. Its gentleness makes it especially valuable for restless children. Soothing to all types of skin, it is used extensively in Europe in skin preparations. Roman chamomile is also beneficial when added to massage oil for relief of muscle discomfort after exercise. Roman chamomile was one of the Saxons' nine sacred herbs. 17. Nutmeg: Comforting and soothing, nutmeg helps boost energy. It also supports nervous and endocrine systems and prostaglandin balance. 18. Frankincense: Has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating to the mind. Useful for visualizing, improving one's spiritual connection, and centering, it has comforting properties that help focus the mind and overcome stress and despair. Considered the holy anointing oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. More recently, it has been used in European and American hospitals and is the subject of substantial research. http://www.getwellhealth.com http://www.healthmattersshow.com Find the Young Living products at http://www.youngliving.org/getwellhealth Copyright 2009 [email protected]

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A valuable ingredient in skin care products for aging and dry skin. The ancient Egyptians used it in rejuvenation face masks. 19. Lemongrass: Refreshing, rejuvenating, stimulating, and balancing, it inspires and improves mental clarity. Lemongrass also supports the circulatory system.

Fibromyalgia Blend #1 (LEW): (a few drops of each)  Lemongrass  Elemi  Wintergreen Fibromyalgia Blend #2:     

8 6 6 4 2

drops drops drops drops drops

Idaho Balsam Fir White Fir Cypress Wintergreen Spruce

Fibromyalgia Blend #3:     

10 drops PanAway 8 drops Wintergreen 8 drops Marjoran 6 drops Spruce 6 drops Cypress

Essential Oils Application Methods: (You may…) 1) Dilute 50:50 with a massage blending oil or, if you don’t have a pure oil for this purpose, mix with high quality, fresh olive oil or something similar. 2) Begin by gently massaging 2 to 4 drops on your pain location. You may try applying a warm or moist compress to the location. (Test the oils on a small patch of skin first to guard against a skin reaction.) 3) Consider weekly Raindrop therapy massage from a licensed massage therapist and consider adding ImmuPower blend to your healing regimen.

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4) Hear Kimball’s description of how to do this at http://www.healthmattersshow.com/successfully-fighting-painsymptoms/

Another Suggested Fibromyalgia Regimen: Consider cleansing your body by using ICP-Comfortone/Essentialzyme Use 2 t. Sulfurzyme daily (You may have to start slow and build up to that.) Eat fewer acidic-ash foods. Include more alkaline-ash food choices. *A more alkaline diet will encourage your body to produce less inflammation. That should equal less pain.

Alkalinizing Supplements to help:    

Multi-Greens (up to 4 times daily) Super C (4 to 6 tablets daily) ImmuneTune (2 to 6 times daily) Mineral Essence (2 to 3 droppers 2 times daily in water or cold apple juice)

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