Last week I don't know what happened but in the middle of the day my foot started to bother me and it just started to get worse. I was limping around and in a panic because my brother's wedding was on Saturday and I was trying to figure out how I would be able to walk and dance in heels.
Wednesday I brought out 'old injury' liniment and soaked a cotton ball and rubbed it over my foot and then soaked a paper towel and let it rest on my foot while I worked. At lunch I took out a dish tub and filled it with Detoxify bath salts from NAP @home and soaked my feet for 20 minutes.
The next day I could walk with just slight discomfort and by wedding day my foot pain was a distant memory.
What is Old Injury liniment?
Old Injury is a blend of Chinese herbs that are cooked and then soaked in vodka for a min of six months. The older the 'brew' the more potent the herbs. Old injury can be used for just about any injury that is older then 72 hours and is particularly useful with bruises and pain that gets worse when its cold, rainy, snowy and/or windy. Wrap the area in the liniment and leave on for as long as you can 1- 8 hours. Its best to avoid if the area in pain feels warm to the touch or is inflamed.
NAP is now carrying Old Injury liniment in 4 oz spray bottles for $15.
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Citrus For Depression
As the days are starting to become noticeably shorter more and more people are starting to think about seasonal depression.
Citrus Essential Oils have an uplifting aroma that are helpful in the winter months for keeping depression at bay especially if you don't have the time to come in for regular acupuncture treatments.
Here are a couple ways you can use them in your everyday routine.
* Refresh NAP @home bath salts first thing in the morning.
* Diffuse Lemon essential oil at home or in your office. NAP recently got a new diffuser and we have been diffusing lemon and citrus fresh. Take a deep breath the next time you stop in for a NAP.
* Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil (orange, tangerine, lemon, grapefruit etc) on a cotton ball and put in the air vents of your car.
* Fill a spray bottle with water and 5-10 drops of your favorite citrus essential oils and spray around room.
* Place a drop of your favorite citrus oil in your water or tea. **make sure you are using therapeutic grade essential oils before taking internally.
Remember citrus oils are photosensitive! Just like when you put lemon juice in your hair for highlights in the summer as a kid citrus essential oils can cause skin sensitivities or burns if used in direct sun light.
Not sure which oil to choose? Info about oils is from www.youngliving.org If you'd like an oil I place an order every 2nd of the month.
Lemon: Lemon (Citrus limon) has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. Lemon consists of 68 percent dlimonene, a powerful antioxidant. It is delightfully refreshing in water and may be beneficial for the skin. Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons. Jean Valnet MD estimated that it takes 3,000 lemons to produce one kilo of oil. In his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system.*
Orange: Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil has a rich, fruity scent that lifts the spirit while providing a calming influence on the body. Orange brings peace and happiness to the mind. It is rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene and aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration.
Tangerine: Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) is a calming essential oil with a sweet, tangy aroma, similar to orange. It helps with occasional nervous irritability. An excellent oil to help uplift the spirit and bring about a sense of security, tangerine is also rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene.
Grapefruit: Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) has a fresh, citrus aroma that is energizing and uplifting. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it is nourishing to the skin. Like many coldpressed citrus oils, it is a popular oil to use in conjunction with weight management programs. Grapefruit may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water.
Citrus Fresh (blend): Citrus Fresh™ is a relaxing, calming blend loved by children and adults alike. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it supports the immune system and overall health* while bringing about a sense of well-being, creativity, and feelings of joy. It also works as an air purifier.
Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Dilution recommended for both topical and internal use. Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and very small children. Citrus oils should not be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within twelve hours.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Citrus Essential Oils have an uplifting aroma that are helpful in the winter months for keeping depression at bay especially if you don't have the time to come in for regular acupuncture treatments.
Here are a couple ways you can use them in your everyday routine.
* Refresh NAP @home bath salts first thing in the morning.
* Diffuse Lemon essential oil at home or in your office. NAP recently got a new diffuser and we have been diffusing lemon and citrus fresh. Take a deep breath the next time you stop in for a NAP.
* Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil (orange, tangerine, lemon, grapefruit etc) on a cotton ball and put in the air vents of your car.
* Fill a spray bottle with water and 5-10 drops of your favorite citrus essential oils and spray around room.
* Place a drop of your favorite citrus oil in your water or tea. **make sure you are using therapeutic grade essential oils before taking internally.
Remember citrus oils are photosensitive! Just like when you put lemon juice in your hair for highlights in the summer as a kid citrus essential oils can cause skin sensitivities or burns if used in direct sun light.
Not sure which oil to choose? Info about oils is from www.youngliving.org If you'd like an oil I place an order every 2nd of the month.
Orange: Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil has a rich, fruity scent that lifts the spirit while providing a calming influence on the body. Orange brings peace and happiness to the mind. It is rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene and aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration.
Tangerine: Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) is a calming essential oil with a sweet, tangy aroma, similar to orange. It helps with occasional nervous irritability. An excellent oil to help uplift the spirit and bring about a sense of security, tangerine is also rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene.
Grapefruit: Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) has a fresh, citrus aroma that is energizing and uplifting. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it is nourishing to the skin. Like many coldpressed citrus oils, it is a popular oil to use in conjunction with weight management programs. Grapefruit may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water.
Citrus Fresh (blend): Citrus Fresh™ is a relaxing, calming blend loved by children and adults alike. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it supports the immune system and overall health* while bringing about a sense of well-being, creativity, and feelings of joy. It also works as an air purifier.
Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Dilution recommended for both topical and internal use. Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and very small children. Citrus oils should not be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within twelve hours.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
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