Lavender Essential Oil Has Many Uses - Here Are 12 of Them

Essential oils have many uses, from relieving cold and fly symptoms, to treating pain. However, despite there being so many natural oils and blends to choose from, lavender is possibly the most versatile essential oil of all. It's most commonly known for its relaxing effects on the body - its fragrance is calming and balancing, and it is often used to treat skin conditions. Lavender should be your go-to essential oil to cleanse cuts, bruises and relieve skin irritations.
Disclaimer: Before you use any essential oil, bear these important safety tips in mind. Essential oils should never be directly rubbed onto the skin, unless they have been diluted in a carrier oil (a cold pressed vegetable oil such as coconut oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, olive oil, sesame oil, grapeseed oil or sunflower oil).

 

Here are 12 ways you can use lavender essential oil as your perfect pick-me-up:
1. Calming Benefits
If you're feeling a little anxious, rub two to three drops of lavender essential oil (with half a teaspoon of carrier oil) into your cupped hands. Bring your palms to your nose and inhale, drawing the scent all the way up to your amygdala gland (the part of your brain that processes your emotions). Rub some oil on your feet, temples and wrists to further calm the body. If you find yourself needing to use it fairly often, combine 12 drops lavender oil with 30ml carrier oil and store in a small, dark-colored bottle.

2. Minor Burns
Add two to three drops of lavender (with half a teaspoon of carrier oil) to a minor burn. The lavender should help reduce the redness, swelling and pain.

3. Treat cuts
Combine a drop of lavender with half a teaspoon of carrier oil and apply to a cut to stop the bleeding, clean the wound and kill any bacteria.

4. Restful Sleep

As described in 'calming benefits' above, use the cupping and inhaling method just before bed. You may also add a drop of lavender oil (no carrier oil needed) to your pillow to ensure that you sleep soundly.

5. Treat Eczema or Dermatitis
Mix several drops of lavender (you can prepare a small blend of 12 drops combined with 30ml carrier oil) and use topically on eczema and dermatitis.

6. Soothe Nausea or Motion Sickness

Combine one drop of lavender oil with half a teaspoon of carrier oil and rub the blend behind the ears or around the navel to soothe the effects of nausea or motion sickness.

7. Stop a nosebleed
Add a drop of lavender to a tissue, wrapping it round a small chip of ice. Push the tissue-covered ice chip under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose. Hold it there for as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops. Be sure not to freeze the lip or gum.

8. Soothe a Bee Sting or Insect Bite

Combine a drop of lavender with half a teaspoon of carrier oil and apply the blend to the bee sting or insect bite. This should stop the itching and reduce the swelling.

9. Moisturize Dry or Chapped Skin
Simply rub some lavender oil (you can prepare a blend of 12 drops lavender with 30ml carrier oil) on dry or chapped skin. The blend may also be used on chapped or sunburned lips.

 

10. Relieve Hay Fever Symptoms
Rub a drop of lavender essential oil with half a teaspoon of carrier oil between your palms and inhale deeply to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.

11. Eliminate Dandruff
Rub several drops of lavender oil (12 drops to 30ml carrier oil) into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.

12. Treat a Cold Sore
Add one drop of lavender oil to 1/2 teaspoon carrier oil on a cold sore.

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Faacts About Blood Thinners that one should know

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  Blood thinners make your blood less thick.
Despite their name, blood thinners don't actually thin your blood. They keep harmful clots from forming in your veins and stop them from getting bigger. They help prevent heart attacks and strokes.

 You shouldn't eat spinach if you take a blood thinner.      
Along with cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and other green leafy vegetables, spinach has a lot of vitamin K, which can affect how warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) works. It's OK to eat those veggies when you're taking it, but try to eat the same amount every day. A sudden boost of vitamin K can make warfarin less effective.

Newer blood thinners -- apixaban (Eliquis), dabigatran (Pradaxa), edoxaban (Savaysa), or rivaroxaban (Xarelto) -- work differently. They block various points in the series of events that form a clot. And you can eat green leafy vegetables whenever you want.

 What could be a sign of bleeding?    A bruise you can't explain
The most common side effect of blood thinners is uncontrolled bleeding. That could be a cut that won't stop, pee that's red or brown, or bowel movements that are red or look like tar. Other signs are bruises you don't know how you got or a very bad headache. Call your doctor if you notice any of these.
Go to the hospital or call your doctor if you have a bad fall or a hard bump, even if you don't see any blood.

 Which common drug can help prevent blood clots?    Aspirin
You need a prescription for blood thinners. But if you have or are at risk for heart problems, this over-the-counter drug could save your life. Check with your doctor before using it though, and follow his or her advice on how much to take and when. 

 When you're taking a blood thinner, which of these is least risky?    Wearing slippers
You want to avoid anything that could make you bleed. Some things are obvious: Be careful when you use sharp things such as knives, scissors, and razors.
Others you may need to think about. To keep your gums from bleeding, try a soft toothbrush and waxed dental floss. Don't use toothpicks. Always wear shoes outdoors. Put on gloves while gardening and using tools.

 If you forget to take your blood thinner, it's best to:    Take it as soon as you remember.
Some blood thinners need to be taken around the same time every day. If you forget to take yours, do it when you remember. Then take your next day's dose on your regular schedule. A pill box with slots for different days can help you stay on track. Call your doctor if you miss a day. 

 Which is the safest sport for someone taking blood thinners?    Swimming
Non-contact sports like walking and swimming are generally safe, because you're not likely to bruise or bleed. If you want to do something with more impact or a chance of getting hit, check with your doctor. Also ask if you should wear a medical alert bracelet that lists the drugs you take. 

 What should you do if you get a nosebleed?    Squeeze your nose.
Nosebleeds are more common when you're on blood thinners, and you might have trouble making them stop. Squeeze your nose closed for 10 to 15 minutes, and put a cold compress on the bridge. If it's still bleeding after 30 minutes, get to a doctor or call emergency. Talk to your doctor if it happens a lot.

17 Ways to feel better easily

There are quite a few irritating and annoying sensations your body experiences during the day, the kind that most of us would love to know how to get rid of. How does one deal with an itchy throat? How do you make a burn go away? And generally, how can you get rid of various pains? This list will teach you how to treat all of these issues with relative ease.

1. Itchy Throat? Scratch Your Ear

An itchy throat is a nuisance, and one that is difficult to get rid of unless you know this trick. When the inside of your throat feels itchy, it’s virtually impossible to scratch, and in many cases, a loud cough is not socially acceptable. Luckily, the throat and ears are part of the same system, and according to Dr. Schaffer, head otolaryngologist in Advocare, NJ, when you stimulate the nerves in the ear, you create a reflexive reaction in the throat, causing it to contract, relieving the itch.

2. The Right Ear Processes Speech More Effectively

Researchers from UCLA Medical School found that the right ear can process the faster rhythm of speech better than the left one. The left ear, on the other hand, is much more efficient at processing music. If you want to hear someone speaking in a crowd, try turning your right ear towards them. If you’re attempting to listen to a song or melody, use your left ear.

3. Mind Over Bladder

According to Dr. Larry Lipshultz, head of urology in the Baylor College of Medicine, if a man feels the need to urinate but doesn’t have the opportunity – he can think about sex. By keeping your mind on sexual thoughts, you distract your body from the need to urinate, since the two cannot co-exist. It is important to remember that holding your bodily functions for too long is unhealthy and even dangerous, so be sure to relieve yourself as soon as possible.

4. Coughing is a Painkiller

Pain is the body’s way of warning us about damage to the body, but sometimes this warning is more of a distraction than helpful. Surprisingly, it’s very easy to overcome – researchers from Germany discovered that when patients were asked to cough while being injected, they felt no pain. The reason is that once you cough, your body increases the pressure in your chest and spine. This pressure blocks pain signals from moving up the spine, effectively working as a painkiller.

5. Use Your Tongue to Ease Congestion

You can find plenty of decongestants at your local pharmacy, but there’s an easy, natural way to do that, which requires nothing special from you. What you need to dois to alternate between using your tongue to push up against the roof of your mouth and applying pressure between your eyebrows using your finger. This action “shakes” the nasal bone, releasing the congestion within 20 seconds.

6. Sleep on Your Left Side to Prevent Acid Reflux

Dr. Anthony Strippoli, a gastroenterologist from Florida, says that several studies have shown that by sleeping on your side you reduce the likeliness of suffering from heartburn. The esophagus and stomach are connected at a particular angle. If you lie on your right side, your stomach is positioned higher than your esophagus, making it easy for stomach acids to travel between them and causing heartburn. If you lie down on your left side, however, the stomach now rests below the esophagus, which will prevent stomach acids from escaping.

7. Rub Ice on Your Hand to Relieve a Toothache

A Canadian study discovered an interesting phenomenon: When you rub ice on the back of your hand, on the area that connects the thumb and the forefinger, you can reduce the intensity of toothaches by up to 50%. The nerves in that part of the hand stimulate a part of the brain that blocks pain signals coming from the face and hands.

8. Make Burn Blisters Vanish

We’re taught to put ice on burns to reduce their intensity, but the truth is that lukewarm temperatures work better. If you’ve gotten burned, clean the affected area and apply light pressure to the spot with the pads of your fingers, and run it under lukewarm water. While ice will numb the pain, returning the area to the normal temperature will prevent swelling and blistering.

9. Stop “The Spins” When You’re Drunk/Hungover

We keep our balance thanks to the Cupula – which is located in our ear, suspended in a liquid and with the same density as blood. When you drink too much alcohol, it dilutes the blood in the cupula, making it lighter than the liquid it is in, which in turn makes it float. This unnatural behavior confuses the brain and causes a loss of balance. To stop this from happening, you need to provide the brain with a “second opinion” – place both hands on a stable, horizontal surface. This will give your brain another source of stability to rely on, thanks to the sensitive nerves in your hands.

10. Prevent “Stitches” When You Run

Most people have experienced the feeling of “stitches” while running – a sharp, intense pain in your side, which makes it hard to breath. This often occurs because we exhale when our right foot hits the ground, which puts pressure on the liver. The pressure on the liver causes it to “pull” on the diaphragm, making it very difficult to breath. To prevent this from happening, make sure you exhale when your left foot hits the ground.

11. Safely Stop a Nosebleed

If you get a nosebleed, most people would tell you to tilt your head back and apply pressure to your nose. While this method seems logical, it actually is quite dangerous, especially for children. When we tilt our head back, the blood flows down and may enter the respiratory system, which can cause suffocation and even death. A less-known, but far safer method, is to apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger on both sides of your nose, where the bone ends. Alternatively, you can place a piece of cotton wool on the inside of your upper lip, right in the center of the gums.

12. Slow Your Pulse Through Breathing

Whenever you get over-excited, and you feel like your heart is about to burst out of your chest, you can slow it down with a simple breathing technique. The nerve in charge of your heart rate is the Vagus Nerve, which can be controlled by rhythmic breathing. All you need to do is place the tips of your thumbs on your lips, and breathe through them (to slow down your breathing).

13. Quickly Stop a “Brain Freeze.”

If you enjoy a frozen treat from time to time, you’ve probably experienced the irritating pain of “brain freeze”. When first you eat something frozen, you shock the nerves in your mouth, which confuses your brain into thinking it’s freezing. To compensate, your body heats up instantly, causing the intense pain. To relieve this sensation, push your tongue against the roof of your mouth, making sure to cover as much space as possible. The more pressure you apply, the faster the pain will dissipate.

14. Improve Your Eyesight

In many cases, nearsightedness is the result of strain on the eye muscles, which is a result of the discrepancy between our natural field of vision and the demands of modern life. In other words, staring at screens too closely can lead to the eye muscles stiffening, making it harder to see objects that are further away.

Since we can’t directly control our eye muscles, we can relax them by using a roundabout technique. By relaxing other muscle groups in your body, you can trigger a relaxation of the eye muscles. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and hold it in for a few seconds. When you exhale, loosen the muscles in your body. Another way to do this is by flexing and releasing your arm muscles or even your buttocks.

15. Last Longer Under Water

When we dive, it’s not the lack of oxygen that makes us desperate for air. Instead, it’s the accumulation of CO2 in our blood. To extend the time it takes the CO2 to accumulate in your blood, you need to practice controlled hyperventilation. This is done by inhaling and exhaling quickly multiple times, before taking that last, big breath. The rush of oxygen to the blood reduces the levels of CO2 and tricks the brain into thinking that the blood is oxygenated enough, and there’s no need to panic.

16. Quickly Stop “Pins & Needles.”

If you’re suffering from the achy feeling of pins and needles in one of your limbs, you can make that feeling go away in a simple manner. If the feeling is in your arms, tilt your head from side to side several times and the tingling sensation will dissipate within 60 seconds. That is because the tingling sensation often occurs due to tension in the nerve endings located in the neck. By relaxing the neck muscles, you ease the strain on those nerve endings. If your legs “fall asleep”, on the other hand - get up and walk.

17. Improve Your Short-Term Memory

Professor Candi Heimgartner of the biology department at the University of Idaho explains that memory processes that occur during sleep are the most effective, so anything you learn before bedtime will be registered better in the long term. This means that if you have a test or a presentation tomorrow, study the main points before you go to sleep.

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