As a massage therapist, I have a lot of clients coming in and complaining of arthritis pain. The first oil I always reach for is Deep Blue oil or Deep Blue cream which works wonders for arthritis as well as any muscle aches and pains! With the amount of clients I see with arthritis, I started researching what other oils could help give them relief.
Arthritis can be very painful and even crippling. Essential oils are very effective at treating joint pain because they penetrate cells quickly and easily, providing oxygen and increased circulation that the inflamed joints need.
For relaxation, I start using Lavender and Roman Chamomile oils – these are both great for reducing client’s pain and helping to bring them into a state of relaxation.
Next I apply at least one or two of the following oils and always include Deep Blue.
Anti-inflammatory oils –
· Birch – Highly anti-inflammatory and relieves joint pain.
· Cypress
· Juniper Berry - Helps reduce pain and inflammation.
· Grapefruit – Great for flushing toxins from the body that contribute to arthritis.
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· Frankincense – Through a study at Cardiff University
· Peppermint - cooling, anti inflammatory, increases oxygen and circulation.
For deeper penetration of any of the above oils I follow with a heat pad. Another possible contributing factor to arthritis is Candida. If you feel Candida may be playing a role in your arthritis then many people have had very positive results adding in GX Assist and PB Assist as well as Life Long Vitality supplements to their healing protocol on a consistent basis.
A lot of us know Candida as described as a yeast infection usually appearing after antibiotics or thrush. Candida can take over our bodies systemically and can be underlying issue for many health problems.
I highly recommend taking the GX Assist (a combination of essential oils already in supplement form effective at fighting Candida) for 10 days, followed by the potent and superior PB Assist + Probiotic for 5 days. The GX Assist will kill off unwanted pathogens, bad bacteria, yeast and parasites from the body while the PB Assist will help build up and restore your good bacteria which are critical for keeping Candida and other pathogens under control as well as boosting your immune system. You can also make a capsule using 1 drop Oregano, 2 drops Melaleuca, 3 drops Lemon and 1 drop Cinnamon taken in a 00 size capsule twice daily. For more Hidden Candida Symptoms and Essential Oils for Candida, check out our post here.
Along with using these oils and doing any type of Candida cleansing it is so important that the bowels are moving so the toxins from die off can get out of the body. Candida can cause constipation and die off that can create bloating, headaches, flu like symptoms, brain fog, fear, anxiety and regressive behaviors.
This post was written by Jaime Walsh, Massage Therapist and Owner of Radiant Body, Restful Mind.
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