Do you suffer from hearburn? Heartburn can range from mild pain to the feeling of fire in the stomach. And while there are many over-the-counter treatments as well as prescription drugs available, alternative therapies can also help--including Aromatherapy.
Instructions
1. Choose 100% pure essential oils--only these offer healthful benefits. The label will state "100% pure." You can find them at health food stores and online. For heartburn, the best choices are Black Pepper, Lemon and Mandarin. Most stores have tester bottles, so take a sniff and choose two you like.
2. Make a hand massage oil. First mix the essential oil with the almond oil, which is known as a "carrier" oil, to create the massage oil. Measure several teaspoons of almond oil into the glass bottle, then add three to six drops of essential oil per teaspoon of almond oil. Massage the oil into your hands and inhale the aroma for several minutes to help relieve heartburn symptoms.
3. Make a foot-bath or hand bath. Fill a large bowl two-thirds full with very warm water, and add three to four drops of the essential oil. The warm water helps the blood vessels to dilate, and the essential oils are absorbed through the skin, which can further help heartburn symptoms. Inhale the aromas as you soak your hands or feet to get more aromatherapy benefits.
4. Use a ring burner to diffuse essential oils into the air. Small ring burners, available at health food stores and online, are usually made of porcelain or aluminum and sit over the top of a light bulb. Add a few drops of the essential oil to the burner. The heat from the bulb will slowly vaporize the oil. Check periodically and refill.
5. Keep a bottle of the essential oil in your desk or briefcase for an at work or on-the-road quick fix. You can sprinkle one to two drops on a handkerchief and inhale the oil's aroma.
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