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Benefits of Pecans

Posted on June 27, 2017

Many of our patients at New Hope Unlimited asks us which nuts are the best for them to include in their diet. We always include those delicious nuts called Pe-cans or Pe-khans. Which ever way you say the name, they are not only tasty but are also healthy. The botanical name for the pecan is […]

The Citrus sinensis (orange) belongs to the Rutaceae family. The oil is extensively utilized in aromatherapy as it helps soothe tensed muscles and aids as a mood lifter, as well as used as a fragrant lotion or cream when blended with carrier oil. Adding as flavoring to beverages, sweet meats, chocolates, biscuits, confectionery and baked goods are ways orange oil is used. You can also industrially use it as a concentrate for room fresheners and deodorants. It has an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antidepressant, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that provide a lot of benefits to your health. Orange oil can be used as a tonic to help curb inflammation in the body by reducing pain and irritation. There is a carminative property that helps expel intestinal gas that induces chest pains and indigestion, by relaxing the stomach and anal muscles. Orange oil is also believed by organic nutritionists to help treat muscular and nervous spasms. It aids in relieving anxiety, anger and depression in aromatherapy and is beneficial in promoting a healthy wellbeing as it detoxifies your body and boosts your immunity. Improving digestion and relieving constipation are benefits of the orange oil. It is found to inhibit angiogenesis, metastasis and cell death in human colon cancer cells, according to a study. The oil from blood oranges may offer great potential for prevention of cancer. Try it for nourishing dry, irritated and acne-prone skin when mixed with carrier oil, and a treatment for calluses on your feet when used as a cream or ointment. Orange oil can be used as massage oil on various areas of the body. Add a few drops of the oil to a warm bath or body wash, but be careful to use it with carrier oil as it can irritate the skin. If you use it topically, be sure to stay out of the sun for at least 12 hours. It works great as a room freshener when you mix it with water in a spray bottle and squirt it lightly into the air. Use it in vapor therapy as it immensely helps in relieving tension and stress. The fragrant scent will help to induce sleep in children, especially at night. The orange oil is normally safe but again, you should avoid sunlight after applying as it may cause phototoxicity. If it is consumed in large amounts, the oil may result in vomiting and nausea. Consult with a professional before using the oil if you’re pregnant, epileptic or have other medical problems. If you are using the orange oil for therapeutic needs, be sure to dilute it with a base oil or lotion and do not use the essential oil in high concentrations as it may cause dermatitis or skin inflammation. Dr Fredda Branyon

Benefits of Orange Oil

Posted on June 26, 2017

The Citrus sinensis (orange) belongs to the Rutaceae family. The oil is extensively utilized in aromatherapy as it helps soothe tensed muscles and aids as a mood lifter, as well as used as a fragrant lotion or cream when blended with carrier oil. Adding as flavoring to beverages, sweet meats, chocolates, biscuits, confectionery and baked […]

Follow these tips to prevent cancer

Posted on June 23, 2017

Paul Richards from Jamaica wrote an interesting article on cancer treatments and the alternatives. He begins by explaining that cancer is said to be caused from a virus, plague, condition and/or a product of unhealthy lifestyle and living. He believes it is all of the reasons stated above. Pollution and our surrounding environments also play […]

It Does Matter What You Eat!

Posted on June 22, 2017

There was an interesting article written by Dr. Charles Majors that I recently read, informing us that oncologists are proven wrong about what you eat and how it affects cancer. Sugar is the only source of fuel for survival for cancer cells as they are glucose metabolizers. Research shows that it is clear that sugar […]

Nearsightedness

Posted on June 21, 2017

A condition of the eyes making it difficult to see distant objects is myopia, or better known as nearsightedness. Objects can be seen up close but trying to see in the distance becomes blurry. Nearsightedness has grown significantly in the number of people suffering from the condition. Approximately 25% of those living in the US […]

Peak Fasting

Posted on June 20, 2017

Does struggling with your weight prompt you to participate in peak fasting? One factor of our lifestyle that appears to be driving not only obesity but also many chronic disease processes, is the fact we eat too frequently. According to research, a vast majority of Americans eat all day long. Most of the people actually […]

Plants Deadly Pets

Posted on June 19, 2017

If your pet only sniffs certain plants, it could be deadly to them. Make sure that your home and yard is void of the presence of poisonous varieties of plants. Not only do they sniff them, but they also nibble on them. Ornamental houseplants can cause illness in your pet, up to and including death. […]

Smoking Damages Body Parts

Posted on June 16, 2017

Most people think that smoking only hurts the lungs but that’s not all of the story. Did you know there are specifically nine different body parts that you can damage by smoking? Let’s take a look at what you might be facing by continuing to smoke: Joints. Do you have pain and inflammation in your […]

What Our Eyes Are Saying

Posted on June 14, 2017

We all have probably heard the old sayings, “She has bedroom eyes” or, “Watch out for those cat eyes.” Well, that’s just old sayings that were handed down to us from eons ago. What we are about to talk about goes deeper than “skin deep”. If you have an abrupt and dramatic loss of vision […]

Cancer Fighting Pine Tree Oil

Posted on June 12, 2017

The fragrant evergreen Pine Tree Oil goes back hundreds of years and not just in celebrating Christmas. The needles produced are a prickly, earthy source of natural medicine. It has been suggested by science that their extracts might be an effective weapon in the fight against cancer. Even as far back as French explorer […]

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