Comments on: How to pull yourself up when you’re down in the dumps. http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2008/06/how-to-pull-yourself-up-when-youre-down-in-the-dumps/ Live your live with purpose Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:52:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: jessica http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2008/06/how-to-pull-yourself-up-when-youre-down-in-the-dumps/comment-page-1/#comment-25 jessica Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:53:50 +0000 http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/?p=14#comment-25 This description confirms that lavender is good for insomnia and adapting to stress. I suppose if it gives you stamina and energy, it may help in alleviating depression if the aromatherapy is combined with nutritherapy or talk therapy or meditation. However, I wouldn't rely on aromatherapy alone for such a complicated issue as depression. For all readers, I would like to point out a contraindication in using lavender and tea tree oil. Be sure that young boys under age 4 are not continuously exposed to these oils for extended periods of time, in the form of soaps, shampoos, essential oil drops on pillows, ect. There have been some preliminary scientific findings that these oils may be the cause of a condition called gynecomastia: (the abnormal growth of breasts in young boys.) Lavender and tea tree oil are estrogenic. Since the findings are preliminary, there is little evidence to support this claim save a few doctors who found the common denominator of the long term use of either lavender and/or tea tree oil by the boys with the condition. Single exposures should be fine for young boys. Once I heard about this last year, I stopped buying lavender baby bath for my young boy. I'd rather be safe! <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavender_oil" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia: Lavender-see contraindications</a> This description confirms that lavender is good for insomnia and adapting to stress. I suppose if it gives you stamina and energy, it may help in alleviating depression if the aromatherapy is combined with nutritherapy or talk therapy or meditation. However, I wouldn’t rely on aromatherapy alone for such a complicated issue as depression.

For all readers, I would like to point out a contraindication in using lavender and tea tree oil. Be sure that young boys under age 4 are not continuously exposed to these oils for extended periods of time, in the form of soaps, shampoos, essential oil drops on pillows, ect. There have been some preliminary scientific findings that these oils may be the cause of a condition called gynecomastia: (the abnormal growth of breasts in young boys.) Lavender and tea tree oil are estrogenic. Since the findings are preliminary, there is little evidence to support this claim save a few doctors who found the common denominator of the long term use of either lavender and/or tea tree oil by the boys with the condition.

Single exposures should be fine for young boys. Once I heard about this last year, I stopped buying lavender baby bath for my young boy. I’d rather be safe!
Wikipedia: Lavender-see contraindications

]]> By: Roy Hewitt http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2008/06/how-to-pull-yourself-up-when-youre-down-in-the-dumps/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Roy Hewitt Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:06:01 +0000 http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/?p=14#comment-24 Hi Jessica, Thank you for your question. I used the lavender aromatically by putting a few drops in my hand, rubbing my hands together and cupping my hands over my nose and breathing deeply. I only recommend Young Living oils because they are pure. When I first used YL lavender it gave me energy and calming. We always have lavender on hand in our home because it is such a universal oil. Good for the skin also. ------------------------------------------------------------------ I pasted the following from the YL website LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia) has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Because it is the most versatile of all essential oils, no home should be without it. Lavender is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress or imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that can also boost stamina and energy. Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty. It may be used to soothe and cleanse common cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. The French scientist René Gattefossé was among the first to discover these properties when he was severely burned in a laboratory explosion. Lavender may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. Lavender has an approximate ORAC of 3,669 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter. Hi Jessica,

Thank you for your question.

I used the lavender aromatically by putting a few drops in my hand, rubbing my hands together and cupping my hands over my nose and breathing deeply. I only recommend Young Living oils because they are pure. When I first used YL lavender it gave me energy and calming. We always have lavender on hand in our home because it is such a universal oil. Good for the skin also.

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I pasted the following from the YL website

LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia) has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Because it is the most versatile of all essential oils, no home should be without it. Lavender is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress or imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that can also boost stamina and energy. Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty. It may be used to soothe and cleanse common cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. The French scientist René Gattefossé was among the first to discover these properties when he was severely burned in a laboratory explosion. Lavender may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. Lavender has an approximate ORAC of 3,669 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.

]]> By: jessica http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2008/06/how-to-pull-yourself-up-when-youre-down-in-the-dumps/comment-page-1/#comment-23 jessica Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:29:46 +0000 http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/?p=14#comment-23 Roy: How did you use the lavender? I've heard it is great for helping with insomnia, but I've not heard that it can help lift your spirits when you're depressed. Roy:
How did you use the lavender? I’ve heard it is great for helping with insomnia, but I’ve not heard that it can help lift your spirits when you’re depressed.

]]> By: Roy Hewitt http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2008/06/how-to-pull-yourself-up-when-youre-down-in-the-dumps/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Roy Hewitt Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:59:44 +0000 http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/?p=14#comment-22 Hi Jessica,, Interesting writing. Lavender was a great help to me in overcoming depression. Please check out my site and would you pass it on to a few of your contacts. Thanks Roy. PURE THERAPEUTIC-GRADE ESSENTIAL OILS ~ NATURE'S LIVING ENERGY http://www.e-ssentialnews.com YOUNG LIVING ~ THE WORLD LEADER IN ESSENTIAL OILS Hi Jessica,,

Interesting writing. Lavender was a great help to me in overcoming depression. Please check out my site and would you pass it on to a few of your contacts. Thanks Roy.

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