Insomnia

Sixty million Americans experience difficulty going to sleep.  Thirty percent (30%) experience insomnia in a chronic form for a variety of reasons.

Lack of regular and restful sleep elevates stress, anxiety, depression, fat storage and blood sugar imbalance.  Death from every major disease increases due to insomnia.

Deep Sleep is a safe, topical sleep aid.  Nightly application improves sleep and enhances daytime energy.  Deep Sleep is used successfully in hospitals, clinics and by individuals and has been for over 20 years.  Improvement occurs within days to weeks of regular use.  

To order and for more information, go to www.aromahealthtexas.com or call Dr. Judy Griffin at 1-800-496-2125.

Researchers across the U.S. agree that a positive outlook about life reduces major illnesses, stress and aging. Petite Fleur Essences are designed to reduce emotional and mental stress, while enhancing a positive outlook about life, and overcoming obstacles, such as Reduce Stress, Relaxation, Harmony, Deep Sleep and Manage Pain.  

Available at www.aromahealthtexas.com for questions or health consultation, call Dr. Judy Griffin, 1-800-496-2125

Relax the Shoulders lotion relieves stress from injury, repetitive lifting, standing and computer posture problems. The blend is gentle, yet penetrating for nerve injury, herniated disc and whiplash injuries affecting the neck and shoulders. Women suffer much more and longer from nerve pain from sudden injury, such as whiplash and shoulder destabilization. Relax the Shoulders lotion soothes neuritis and reduces cyclic pain. Lightly massage the affected area 3 xs daily and follow your healthcare provider’s guidance for further treatment. Enjoy Relax the Shoulders lotion for an everyday stress relief and soothing massage.

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For nutritional consultation, contact Dr. Judy Griffin at 1-800-496-2125

Sleep Disorders

The inability to achieve healthy sleep patterns greatly increases illness, loss of work and productivity, weight problems, depression, anxiety, and the loss of the natural rhythm of every organ function. Sleep disorders affect every age group. The body heals itself during restful sleep. 

Deep Sleep is the blend for sleep deprivation and disorders. Use it every night, and throughout the night if restless or awakened. It can take days, weeks or longer to achieve the deep, REM sleep necessary for healing and growth in children. 

Dreamtime is specially formulated for children to achieve restful sleep. Patterns may be disturbed in any age group when daylight hours change with each season, or illness occurs, or chemical sensitivities disturb the natural brain rhythms.

Inflammation

The adrenals are two glands located above the kidneys. Each gland produces important hormones. They act like the “brain” inside the lower body and are involved with neuro-chemical re-uptake with the brain. Adrenals are major stress organs that affect blood pressure, inflammatory response, immune function, blood sugar, muscle spasms and pain levels. The adrenals efficiency can be lowered by stress, pain and trauma, emotional or physical. Essence blends that may help the adrenals include Reduce Stress and Inner Strength. Reduce Stress reduces symptoms and stressors affecting the adrenals. Inner Strength helps build stamina and immune functions. The adrenals work like batteries and need a charge to keep going.

For those who also have autoimmune diseases and functions, Snapdragon, Yarrow and Recovery will also reduce over reactions and lowered functions of the adrenals. Autoimmune reactions include allergies, hives and psoriasis. Autoimmune diseases include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile diabetes. Other illnesses such as chemical sensitivities, diabetes and thyroiditis include injury to adrenal sufficiency. Enhancing thyroid and adrenal function increases quality of life and decreases chronic pain syndromes.

A safe and effective herbal longevity tonic, fo ti, increases thyroid and adrenal function. In Chine, Fo ti, Ho Shou Wu, is more popular and effective than ginsengs. I do not recommend ginseng for chronic pain and chronic illness because it is “heating” to the body. Fo ti is warming and nurturing. I have used it to support adrenal/thyroid functions and replenish healthy bone tissue in osteoporosis clients. Fo ti will return hair to a dark color that has grayed, when taken as a liquid tincture over several months. Healthy hair is a sign of healthy adrenals and thyroid.

One in 8 people suffer from insomnia.  Problems may include difficulty falling asleep, disrupted sleep, difficulty falling back to sleep, waking early and unrefreshed sleep.  Chronic insomnia may be recurrent lasting at least 6 months.  Medical problems include weight gain or loss, chronic pain, depression, mood disorders, headaches, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea and snoring.  61% who suffer from insomnia lose work time and efficiency, 37% doze while driving.

Transient insomnia lasts up to 7 days, usually a response to stressful events and job or school problems.  Intermittent insomnia may last up to 6 months.  It relates to divorce, loss of a loved one, and financial problems.  Environmental stressors include neurotoxins, poor dietary habits and choices, genetics, hormone balance; low hormones must be balanced to relieve insomnia and poor sleeping arrangements.

Deep Sleep is a nontoxic aromatic organically grown and prepared without chemicals.  Over a period of weeks, Deep Sleep can enhance REM time and normal sleep patterns. 

Dreamtime is available for children under 10 years old

Aromatherapy for Cravings and Addiction

by Dr. Judy Griffin

Aromatherapy for cravings and addiction is a safe, nontoxic, complimentary therapy that can reduce symptoms and help correct imbalances. Over 22.5 million Americans suffer from chemical addictions, with up to a 90% relapse rate from conventional treatment. Aromatherapy for any type of craving and addiction quickly begins to help balance unique brain chemistry patterns. The pure organic essential oils and Petite Fleur Essences in Cravings are inhaled , reach the brain in 1/100 of a second, affecting hormone and neuro-chemical production encouraging the body’s self healing mechanisms to restore sensitivity and a feeling of normalcy. Inhalation of Cravings aromatherapy activates the lungs, circulating throughout the bloodstream, quickly affecting every organ and function.

Cravings and Addiction can also be perceived as pain patterns, caused by the brain’s lack of neuro-chemicals, or the imbalance of neurotransmission. People use foods, drugs and chemicals to feel some sense of normalcy. Under-active brain chemistry, from inherited or environmental conditions, affects the prefrontal cortex. This affects the reward and pleasure part of brain chemistry. “Reward deficiency syndrome,” is believed to be caused by low dopamine, one of the four major neurotransmitters originating from the brain.   Stimulants cause a surge of dopamine and a feeling of temporary pleasure. Cravings aromatherapy blend (www.aromahealthtexas.com) is successfully used in hospitals and clinics to help reduce the need for repetitive stimulation. SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) brain scans show indention-like holes in the brains of low dopamine individuals. Cravings is inhaled and worn to help blood flow and subsequent neurotransmitter activity. According to Dr. Marvin Sponaugle, M.D. , those who inherit low dopamine activity in the brain are more likely to become addictive, Dr. Sponaugle is a leading anesthesiologist who successfully treats addiction and many illnesses related to an imbalance of neuro-chemicals, hormones, intestinal flora imbalance and environmental/household/food molds and toxins. (Sponaugle M.R. Brain Chemistry and Addiction, 2011)

Overactive neuro-chemical addiction leads to alcohol, tranquilizer, and anxiety medication addiction. Histamine levels are especially high in these people, which can be triggered by an imbalance in intestinal flora, where serotonin, taurine and other calming neuro-chemicals are produced. Overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria, allergies, molds and toxins from toluene, solvents and benzenes increases histamine levels, which is chemically similar to dopamine. This intraactivity keeps the individual in a state of high anxiety and insomnia. Cravings aromablend is again helpful in balancing the reaction triggered by an imbalanced body chemistry and promotes a sense of calmness. Continuous use of Cravingsover a period of weeks helps to encourage the nervous system to begin healing and rebalancing itself.

Household and environmental toxins, such as molds, release toxins that activate an immune response.   This Cytokin release can lead to the destruction of brain cells. (The Scientist, Sue Griffin: The Role of Inflammation in Alzheimer’s, Sept 2011.) Brain cell destruction has been linked to Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis, as well as many chronic debilitating illnesses. (Purzcki C.B., Shain, D.H., Fungal Toxins and Multiple Sclerosis, a Compelling Connection, Brain Res Bulletin, April 2010.) Detox is a safe clinically used aromatherapy product used to help eliminate toxins and enzymes affecting nerve tissue. These mold and toxins are prevalent in food supplies. Many people are not genetically equipped to remove industrial and mold toxins. “Addictive Personalities” and chemically sensitive people are especially challenged by these toxins.

Managing addiction due to neuro-chemical imbalances is also affected by hormone imbalances. This is especially prevalent in women. I will describe how to help balance these conditions in upcoming articles.

For more information or to order, please go to www.aromahealthtexas.com or call Dr. Griffin at 1-800-496-2125

I have a friend who is getting ready to stop heroin. Is there a special formula you could recommend? Thank you for all your advice now and in the past. - Page

        Cravings and there may be other blends to help, such as Recovery.

Chemical Dependency

Chemical Dependency is a disease. Addiction and dependence may occur with any substance. With a controlled substance, chemical dependence is affiliated with pain-either physical and/or emotional. Alcohol dependence is a form of depression or anxiety, usually both. Depression and anxiety are similar to opposite sides of the same coin, each having a different expression. Prescription drug dependence may occur from fear, pain, anger, depression or anxiety. Cravings blend encourages healing by reducing the dependence on the drug or chemical. Time, counseling, support groups and low medication may be necessary. Dependency is a complicated pattern (See The Healing Flowers) with many levels of healing and support on an ongoing basis. Self Image helps the individual autonomy and potential growth. As an individual heals, the person regresses emotionally to the age when the dependence began.Self Image encourages emotional growth and well being. Relaxation blend reduces anxiety and promotes positive thoughts and calmness. Recovery aids in recuperation, both physically and emotionally.

Depression may occur during dependence or recovery. Harmony blend is most helpful. If manic behavior or episodes occur, Harmony and Relaxation are the best blends.

For those kicking a tobacco habit, Stop Smoking is the most supportive blend. Cravings are also beneficial in reducing the desire and psychological dependence of smokers. The desire to quit must come from within.