Category: Essential Oils - Dr. Toni Camacho

How to use essential oils to support digestive issues

7/29/2019

We are almost done with the essential oil topic series. Today I want to spend a little time talking about a topic that is not commonly associated with essential oils. That is how essential oils can be used to help your digestion and nutrient absorption.

Several essential oils such as ginger, peppermint, fennel, lemongrass, and marjoram are noted for improving digestion. Some oils relieve upset

How to Fight Infections with Essential Oils

7/22/2019

Did you know many essential oils have powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties? Studies have shown that just like herbs, certain essential oils are as powerful as over the counter medications for treating infections such as skin infections and urinary tract infections!

Here is a list of some of the most powerful anti-microbial essential oils:

TEA TREE OIL has antiseptic properties making it ideal for healing minor cuts and scrapes as well as eliminating oral and

Essential Oils that Balance Hormones

7/15/2019

Hormonal imbalances happen when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hormones are essential for regulating most critical bodily processes, like metabolism and appetite, heart rate, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles and sexual function, growth and development, mood and stress levels, and body temperature. Therefore, even a small hormonal imbalance can affect a wide range of bodily functions.

Essential Oils Basics

7/8/2019

Our sense of smell is often overlooked as a method for healing. That is why I’m going to dedicate the month of July to talk about the health benefits of essential oils and provide you with a few recipes that you can use.

A smell can elicit powerful physiologic, mental, and emotional responses by absorbing essential oils by way of the olfactory nerve. This process provides a

All Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipe

7/1/2019

Summer means more time outdoors–and more possibility for insects to bite you. Most of the time, all you will notice is a little red bump with itching and maybe a slight inflammation. These insect bite symptoms can be managed easily with anti-itch creams, over-the-counter antihistamines, and homemade salves. Be aware that on rare occasions, bites can cause

The 11 Best Essential oils for Dry Skin

12/17/2018

If your skin tends to look flaky, rough, and feel itchy. These are all signs of dry skin, and it can happen on your face, arms, legs, or anywhere on your body. Essential oils are one of the best ways to replenish your skin's moisture. Essential oils that help treat dry skin don’t just moisturize, they also calm and soothe the skin.

13 Natural Remedies for Dry Skin During the Fall and Winter

11/26/2018

As the cooler weather enters our lives, the cold outdoors, low humidity and heated interiors make it difficult to keep your skin hydrated leaving us prone to dry itchy skin. Therefore, it is essential to take extra care to keep your skin moisturized, so you can avoid chapping, itchiness, and cracking.

Herbs for Stress and Anxiety

9/24/2018

This month I have been writing about techniques that can help us manage our stress and anxiety. These techniques are the foundation for us to have peace and harmony in our lives. However, we all have times in our lives when we need a little support from external sources to help us cope with a stressful or difficult event(s) in our lives.

In such times, herbs are your best allies to help you manage stress, anxiety, depression and other emotions. Nervine and adaptogen herbs are nutritive and directly benefit the nervous system. Moreover, herbal nervine therapy increases our ability to cope with the stress of daily life. You may take nervines and adaptogen herbs as you need them. However, if you are under chronic stress, you will benefit from taking nerve tonic herbs on a regular basis such as:

Herbal Vapor Rub Recipe

8/22/2018

This cold and flu season, you can use essential oils such as eucalyptus, to ease symptoms of a cough or cold. These essential oils work by soothing the throat, fighting bacteria, and reducing inflammation. A quick and simple way to use these oils is by creating a vapor rub.

Ingredients

Eucalyptus Sugar Scrub

8/22/2018

Not only does the cold and flu season bring nasal congestion and sinus pressure, but it is also the time of the year when the weather is cold and your skin can become dry from the weather and indoor heat. Treat both with an all-natural eucalyptus sugar scrub that will help you breathe easier and leave your skin moisturized, exfoliated and radiant!

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Dr. Toni is a Best-selling author, Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) & Registered Herbalist in San Diego, California. She holds a PhD in psychology, and a Clinical Herbalist Certificate, an HHP certificate and is a Certified Trainer in the Success Principles. In private practice as a HHP for over 14 years, she has been influenced by a variety of clinical modalities and orientations, and by the diverse life experiences of her clients. Toni’s approach to healing is holistic & transpersonal. In her work, she integrates the principles of Eastern and Western nutrition, herbololgy, energy medicine, Buddhist mindfulness and personal counseling to assist others in working through their physical or emotional blocks to attain optimal health.

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