grow your own air

June 20, 2016

Mold & toxins are carcinogenic when exposed to them for a longer period of time.

3 main household toxins:

Benzene | Formaldehyde | Trichloroethylene

A study by Kamal Meattle showed that you can grow your own fresh air by having 4 air purifying plants per person in your home. In his study they used Sansevieria Launrentii.

The study showed that there is a reduction of eye irritation | respiratory disorders | headaches | lung impairment | asthma when you integrate air purifying plants

Plant is from 5ing 1834 S Coast Highway, Oceanside CA

Sansevieria Robusta (not used in the study by Kamal Meattle) are drought tolerant and are believed to eliminate:
Formaldehyde | Benzene | Trichloroethylene |Microorganisms

Dustin, the owners of 5inggoods, hosts air purifying succulent workshops at his store | 1834 South Coast Highway Oceanside CA 92054 |

headache DIY

May 1, 2016

i have had headaches ever since childhood. they vary from migraine type headaches to slight tension headaches. they run the gambit. foods vary as triggers, climate varies as triggers, and then my cycle will vary as a trigger. and boy, is it fun ;)

one thing i always make sure to carry with me, is a soothing oil. i make my own, and i wanted to share with you what i do.

now, as a disclaimer, i do not advertise a specific brand of essential oil. i use what works for my budget. i do not ingest them, so they do not have to be food grade (for me).

if you have a specific brand you like, use that one. most companies will have their own little headache relief recipe; mine i came up with while experimenting with scents and what works for me. there is an abundance of research out there for headache relief essential oils, and play with what you like.

and as always, PERSISTENT HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.

as a carrier oil, i use vitamin e - i chose this one for the lack of smell, as well as its gentleness on the skin. almond oil, jojoba oil and coconut oil are great carrier oils

i bought the roller bottles on amazon.

fill the bottle about 3/4 with your carrier oil. a pipette makes the transfer clean, or depending on your carrier oil bottle, you can gently pour it into the bottle.

add 15 drops of your peppermint essential oil

add 2 drops of lavender

add 5 drop of spearmint

this combination leaves a sweeter aroma, and the lavender is not to overpowering, which i prefer. i love the sweet scent of spearmint, and it lifts the my spirit.

PEPPERMINT | actions: antidepressant, antihistamine, antispasmodic, bactericidal, hypertensive, sedative // aromatherapy uses: skin care, respiratory system, digestive system, reproductive system, nervous system // key qualities: soothing, calming, uplifting, regulating, sedating, appeasing, comforting, strengthening, revitalizing, protecting

LAVENDER | actions: antispasmodic, astringent, sedative, stimulant // aromatherapy uses: skin care, circulation, muscle & joints, respiratory system, genitourinary system, nervous system, insect repellant // key qualities: restorative, uplifting, warming

SPEARMINT | actions: stimulant, sedative// aromatherapy uses: skin care, nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system, //key qualities: uplifting, revitalizing, mental alertness

fatigue

April 17, 2016

There can be many causes for fatigue, and it is recommended to see a health care practitioner to find out what the root cause of fatigue can be.

Often times we associate fatigue with adrenal fatigue, saying that we have run our adrenals dry. This can be the case, as we do need our adrenal system to function proper when we deal with stress, and who doesn’t have stress in their life.

Blood work is recommended to find any nutritional, mineral or hormonal deficiencies.

When it comes to acupuncture, blood work can help us direct our treatments, but we also look at a variety of different patterns that could be causing fatigue on an individual basis. There are more than 10 patterns that could be the cause of fatigue, so a thorough intake from your Acupuncturist can get you on the right path to feeling energized.

There are a variety of herbs and nutritional recommendations that set Acupuncturists apart in the treatment of fatigue. When there is a vitamin deficiency, getting vitamin support from a Naturopath can be beneficial.

Here are some general items that can help alleviate symptoms of fatigue:

a daily multi-vitamin as well as a mineral supplement to replenish a deficiency. With this being said, I still think it is ideal to identify what specific deficiencies are the cause. Often times we have enough of one mineral or vitamin, and we are just compounding without really making the best use of the supplement. And what type of supplement you use is also important. Some studies have shown that there is little to no benefit of taking a daily vitamin, and I think it is due to the processing and sourcing of the supplement. I tend to go for whole food supplements that have a cellulose encapsulation. These are easier to digest and less likely to just pass through our system.
- Vitamin C 500 to 1000 mg tid
- Vitamin E 200 to 400 IU daily
- EFA’s daily
- Magnesium 250 mg tid
- B complex 50 mg tid
- CoQ10 100 mg tid
- DHEA 25 to 50 mg daily
- Selenium 100 to 200 mcg daily

Shiitake and Reishi mushroom can help boost immunity and increase energy levels
Increase fresh fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts into your daily diet. Certain grains can have the daily Vitamin B recommendations in them, so grains can be added to, if there aren’t any allergies. Brewer’s yeast or nutritional yeast is a great sourse of vitamins for vegans or gluten-free diets.
This sounds contradictory, but avoid using coffee or sugar to help boost your energy.

One supplement I think is necessary to keep on hand is Ashwagandha. It is an adaptogen, and therefore an incredible herb to moderate our stress response.

Ashwagandha is great for : the immune system // regulates the effects of stress // anxiety // depression // reduces brain-cell degeneration // anti-inflammatory