Do you know………. We are amidst Spring season now and the mother nature is bursting with renewed energy everywhere. Spring is the time for new growth, new beginning, fresh potential, and spring cleaning. Day light is getting longer, grass is greener, flowers are blooming, and the early morning melodious chirping of birds.

                        Spring Allergy

Unfortunately, with beautiful warm weather and long sunny days of Spring comes the allergy season, because of the release of pollen into the atmosphere. Each year, millions of Americans suffer from this seasonal allergy, commonly known as Hay Fever. When an allergic person breathes in pollen, their immune system releases antibodies that attack pollen as foreign bodies and releases histamines into the blood. This triggers the allergic symptoms of: Runny nose, Itchy and Watery eyes, Sneezing & Coughing, Post Nasal Drip, Scratchy or sore throat, Irritation or infection in the ears, and Wheezing. Allergy symptoms could be relieved by following these natural approaches:

 Aromatherapy: an alternative-holistic healthcare modality, is the art and science of therapeutically using Essential oils to alleviate variety of ailments. Essential Oils are pure, natural extract of different parts of plant with individual aroma and chemical properties. Recommended Essential Oils: 

• Peppermint: Peppermint essential oil is highly versatile. It can help to clear the airways and relieve headache, boost energy on a sluggish, hazy day.
• Lavender: Lavender is calming, cleansing and anti-inflammatory. In addition to reducing swelling in the airways, lavender’s relaxing scent eases nerves and can be beneficial for headaches.
• Eucalyptus: is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, good for cold cough
• Roman chamomile: is very relaxing and eases inflammation. But, if a person has ragweed allergy, do not use this oil and don’t drink chamomile tea as it can make symptoms worse.
• Frankincense: is anti-inflammatory, grounding, skin friendly, relaxing, nervine
• Lemon: is cleansing and soothes respiratory inflammation, can reduce stuffiness, uplifting and calming.

Essential oil Blend for Allergy relief:

                          Use of Neti Pot

5 drs Lavender Essential Oil

5 drs Lemon Essential Oil

5 drs Peppermint Essential Oil

5 drs Eucalyptus Essential Oil

10ml Jojoba Carrier Oil

Add these Essential Oils in a 10ml dark colored glass euro bottle and top with Jojoba carrier oil. Close, label, and mix well before use.

Ways to use the blend:

• Rub 1 – 2 drops of the essential oil blend into the palms of hands, bring over nose and take 4 – 6 deep breaths or add 4 – 6 drops on a cotton ball in a zip lock bag to carry along and inhaling as needed.
• Rub few drops onto feet, forehead, or chest (best done at night, so to keep inhaling aroma while asleep).
• Diffuse 4 – 6 drops of the blend without carrier oil, in an aromatherapy diffuser throughout the day or night to ease allergic discomforts.

Nasal Irrigation: through a Neti pot(that looks like a small teapot) or a squeeze bottle with a combination of warm or room temperature distilled/sterile water, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp baking soda that will help to clear mucus and open sinus passages.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
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