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by Judy Carter
My love of Eucalyptus Oil
began 8 years ago when I stopped at a Swap Meet and bought a
bottle of Eucalyptus Oil, in hopes that it really would do
what the sales person said it would – and that was relieve the
horrific neck pain I had 24/7. Immediately, I sat down and
began massaging into my neck, and within minutes the pain had
been relieved. To backup a little, at that time, I had been
going to a pain clinic in Arizona for 6 months for treatment
to deal with spine, jaw and neck problems. I wasn’t living
pain free, in fact I was still taking over-the-counter
products to get through a day. From the day I bought the Oil,
I felt that this oil would change my direction in life. Not
only has it changed my life in keeping myself healthy, but has
changed the lives of many thousands of people living with pain
and other problems.
My business revolves around my eucalyptus Oil spray massage
oil. Although I manufacture other important products,
eucalyptus oil, to me, stands alone as the most valuable
product, for living a more healthy life – without a doubt. It
is powerful oil for relieving pain as well as bringing major
relief for breathing ailments. I continue to work events where
I sell my products through massaging and explaining how the
oil works. While working shows, I have massaged (2-3 minutes)
thousands of customers over the years, and it is a rare
occasion when pain is not relieved, once the person stands up
from the chair. It’s important when I explain to customers how
to use the oil, and if massaged in well the oil will reduce
swelling in a muscle or joint, which affects other parts of
the body. From years of experience, I can say that oil tends
to penetrate into the muscle faster and deeper than creams, it
is beneficial to deliver the oil as deep as possible into the
muscle or joint, to achieve maximum relief. I have found that
most people don’t realize, that it’s just as important in how
you rub as what you rub in. Rubbing in for 20 seconds in a
soft touch – basically does nothing – but massaging in a
circular, deep tissue method will brings results in minutes.
When I first began massaging, I would rub into where the
customer hurt, but years down the road, pretty much pinpointed
the majority of pain, to come from the upper back underneath
the shoulder blade – around the wing (fibromyalgia, hands,
elbows, wrists, headaches, migraine relief and the sciatic
nerve ( fibromyalgia, hips, knees, feet ankles, heels).
Quality of life can be greatly improved for people dealing
with arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, migraines,
headaches, through massage with eucalyptus oil. By reducing
swelling in these key areas, pain is relieved by swelling
being reduced at the trigger points. I always tell customers,
if they are not willing to put some effort into massaging –
don’t buy the product. Swelling makes us feel lousy –it
affects our stomach, digestive system, back, limbs and
definitely our state of mind. Eucalyptus Oil also releases
toxins from the muscles.
For Migraines and headaches,
massage eucalyptus oil spray (don’t use full strength – way
too strong) under the shoulder blade area. Hold the left arm
out in front of your body, and cross the arm over to the right
side of your body (beneficial in finding swelling, which is
hiding under the blade). Have a friend massage along the wing
to reduce swelling. You can also put some small rubber dog
balls, or tennis balls (three balls work really well) in a
sock, and while holding the end of the sock in front, with the
balls against the wall, works great for massage. Another
method is to take a orbital sander (no sand paper), apply a
towel on back and run sander over swelling – it’s a flat
sander, and will reduce swelling without being harsh on the
muscle. Also, moist heat is effective for relieving pain. You
can take some rice (not minute one) and put in a sock, tie the
end and put in the microwave or freezer, and then apply to
area. I massage into this same area (shoulder blade) for most
conditions from the waist up, including thumbs, fingers
tingling, elbows, carpal tunnel etc. Try it, and I think you
may be surprised at the results.
For pain beneath the waist, legs,
feet tingling, ankles, knees, heel and hips, try
massaging into the lower back (sciatic nerve) area. If someone
has had a injury to the knees or feet, that’s different – in
that case you would massage directly into area – otherwise
find the sensitive area (swelling) and massage oil into that
area. Also try a foot soak for relief. I make a soak with
eucalyptus oil and sweet birch (a natural form of aspirin),
and with the sciatic nerve running up the side of the ankle,
as long as the water is above the ankle, the oils will be
carried through the blood stream. The good news is that the
oils don’t stay in your organs, and don’t’ upset the digestive
system. France is big on foot baths, and personally I feel
more obvious relief with a foot bath than with the traditional
tub bath. Both are great – and it’s nice to sit back and relax
and take some time for us.
Eucalyptus oil is also effective as a
antiseptic, disinfectant with wounds, and seems
to expedite healing of wounds & skin abscesses. Years ago
early European settlers in Australia used the oil to fight
malaria. Also, insects don’t like the smell of the oil – and
that’s a good thing. Eucalyptus oil can be very soothing with
a sunburn – but once again, don’t use full strength.
About breathing –
Eucalyptus oil is widely used in saunas and steam rooms. This
oil fights viral and bacterial infections that can cause sore
throats, the flu, coughs, colds, sinusitis. While helping to
clear the bronchial passageways and sinus cavities, it will
ease nasal congestion and help to prevent asthma attacks. If
you can disperse in the air, (see recipe below) or a vaporizer
or cool mist humidifier, it can inhibit the spread of
infection. Spray your pillow at night if you are prone to
headaches or migraines, and allergies (a must for handling the
problems of dust mites before your head hits the pillow). If
you spray cotton balls with the eucalyptus spray and put in a
zip lock baggie, in an emergency, you can simply breathe in
for immediate relief.
Six months ago, Oprah aired a segment on dust mites and bed
bug eggs – which just about made me sick. A woman had used the
same pillow for twenty years and with a microscope you were
able to get a look at these horrible little mites, which look
like ticks. When we roll over we slough off our dry skin
cells; these nasty little critters eat them. I had read
articles on Eucalyptus Oil killing the mites, so I am passing
on an economical tip on keeping your
mattress and sheets clean – as well as keep us
healthy. Pour one ounce of Eucalyptus Oil with seven ounces of
distilled water in to a industrial sprayer. Shake well before
spraying your mattress & sheets (at least once a week) – but
you will feel the benefits with the body and mind. This is not
to be used on the skin, as is a very potent product – but, you
will notice a difference.
Some other
ways to use this spray:
- Spray several times into
hot rinse cycle with sheets
- Spray a wash rag and stick
into dryer with sheets and towels
- Spray a couple of sprays in
the shower like a steam room effect
- Spray several sprays into
cool mist humidifier
- Spray a napkin and attach
to a fan to purify the air (Eucalyptus Oil fights the cold &
flu virus)
- Spray a cotton-cleansing
pad, and attach to air vent in auto
- Spray your pillows before
bedtime as Eucalyptus makes you sleep more restful and is
said to improve mental concentrated.
Try eucalyptus oil in your
daily life and you will love it –
The content in this article is provided for general personal
education purposes only. The content is not intended in any
way to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always
seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health
provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical
condition.
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