the nose knows?

August 3, 2001

HI,

Several months ago I was doing "The Warrior Workout" by Ravi Singh every

morning as my chosen set...anyway, one morning right in the middle of my

yoga my nose just became completely congested...(especially the left side)

This makes me think that the yoga had something to do with this, maybe a

block or something? Anyway, my nose is still congested several months later

and I am doing a different set daily now...another thing that has developed

along with the congested sinuses is I now have an extreme sensitivity

concerning my nose and allergies..everywhere I go there is always something

that is going to make me start sneezing uncontrollably...I have never had

this type of alleric reaction to things before and I have never had problems

with my sinuses...I am rathered bothered by this breathing through the nose

problem and it makes yoga and meditation very difficult at times....does

anyone have any idea of what possibly could have happened? If I had a block

that the yoga made me aware of then what would be anyone's suggestion in

hastening the alleviation of this block?...also, around this time I began

having irregularities concerning the female cycle and I have also never had

this problem before..(and my neck became very sensitive and tender--the only

thing that helps this is having pressure applied to the back of my neck

directly under the skull)--then I feel instantly calm and very relaxed)it

doesn't seem connected....I am baffled..I study ayurveda etc..take

herbs(trifala, gugulu, ashwaganda, brahmi, jatamansi) daily..but still as

yet have discovered a remedy...am I ok, is this just part of a process I

should be more patient with? This past year has caused me more concerns as

far as my body goes than I have ever had..could it really just be the moon?

michelle

August 9, 2001

Dear Michelle,

> yoga my nose just became completely congested...(especially the left side)

my nose is still congested several months later

..does anyone have any idea of what possibly could have happened?

The classic cleansing is my guess.

If I had a block that the yoga made me aware of then what would be anyone's

suggestion in hastening the alleviation of this block?.

Keep doing yoga, diet, breath, etc.

I felt like I was on a beet juice fast the first 10 years I did KY. This

too passed.

...also, around this time I began having irregularities concerning the female

cycle

Everything is possible.

is this just part of a process I

> should be more patient with?

Patience is always one of our lessons!

This past year has caused me more concerns as

> far as my body goes than I have ever had..could it really just be the

moon?

No, it is life on planet earth in a physical body.

Sat Nam,

Gururattan Kaur

August 10, 2001

Sat Nam Michelle,

Have you tried inhalation with eucalyptus Essential Oil for your blocked

nose ? As

an Aromatherapist, this is what I recommend together with Rosemary to be

rubbed

on the chest, lungs area. Classic Yogi Tea was recommended to me together

with

ginger decoctions. This was to get rid of excess of fire element from the

lungs &

the Intestines. How about checking out & reducing your dairy intake for a

while and

replacing with sesame based products together with yam or lecithin capsules ?

Blessings,

Chama

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All About Clary Sage Oil

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Caution: Avoid while drinking alcohol and while driving due to a narcotic

effect. (The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless,

Element Books, 1995.) Can give headache (in larger doses). Should be avoided

during pregnancy, or if you have endometriosis, breast, ovarian and uterine

cysts and other estrogen dependant conditions (cancers). Do no confuse with

Sage (Salvia officinalis).

Latin name: Salvia sclarea. Family name: Labiatae. Clary sage oil is

distilled from the flowering tops and the herb and is imported from France.

It has a spicy, herbaceous, hay-like aroma. It is a middle and top note in

perfumery. Blends well with: juniper, bergamot, lavender, frankincense,

coriander, cardamom, geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood, pine and jasmine.

Possible substitution: Chamomile Roman

Emotions/mind: strengthens the nervous system, sedative, for restful sleep.

Used for compulsions, crying, depression, guilt, headaches, hostility,

nervous exhaustion, nervous tension, obsessions. For relieving worry and

panic.

Genito-urinary: stimulates the flow of menstrual blood; used for difficult,

painful, scanty, or delayed menstruation. For PMS and menopausal problems.

It contains substances similar to female hormones. Has been found that a

sniff of the oil's vapors in the final stages of a long labor, seem to

improve uterine contractions.

Muscles/joints: used for muscular aches and pains.

Respiratory: used for asthma, bronchitis, coughs, laryngitis, throat

infections, tonsillitis, whooping cough.

Skin/hair: used for acne, boils, eczema, inflammation, psoriasis, wrinkles, .

Helps cuts, wounds and burns to heal; regenerates skin cells. Very useful in

hair care: can be used for both dry and oily hair (and skin), as well as in

the treatment of dandruff; encourages hair growth. For cellulite.

Other: aphrodisiac.

Good for Amenorrhea, asthma, coughing, dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, gas, labor

pains, sore throat, stress. (The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils

by Julia Lawless, Element Books, 1995.)

Clary Sage's History

*The sage genus, containing about 700 species of herbaceous and woody plants

of the mint family (Lamiaceae), order Lamiales. Some members are important as

sources of flavoring.

Sage proper (S. officinalis), a woody perennial growing to 60 cm (2 feet)

tall, bears aromatic leaves that are the source of the culinary herb. Another

species with foliage used for flavoring is clary (S. sclarea), a taller,

biennial herb with strong-smelling, hairy, heart-shaped leaves. Its white

flowers and leaf like bracts below them are pinkish or violet-flushed. Clary

sage is most valued for its essential oil which is used in perfumery,

aromatherapy, and as a flavoring in food and tobacco. Both sages are native

to Southern Europe, it is cultivated in temperate regions around the world as

a field crop for its essential oil or as an attractive garden plant.

*www.Britanica.com

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5. Clary Sage Recipes

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Dysmenorrhea Massage Oil

Chamomile Roman--10 drops

Chamomile German--10 drops

Clary Sage--15 drops

Fennel--10 drops

Marjoram--5 drops

Mugwort--10 drops

Lavender--25 drops

Dilute in 4 ozs of Evening of Primrose. Massage the uterine region.

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Harmonious Energy Flow Massage Oil

Patchouli--28 drops

Rosemary--5 drops

Bergamot--29 drops

Clary Sage--10 drops

Lavender--28 drops

Add three drops of this blend to 1 teaspoon carrier oil and use as a massage

oil.

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Insomnia

Clary Sage--4 drops

Lavender--2 drops

Valerian--3 drops

Vetiver--3 drops

Use 6 drops in a bath or 3 drops in 1 teaspoon carrier oil for a body rub.

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Toothache

Oils to choose from: Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Lavender, Lemon,

Peppermint,

Put 1 drop Clove Oil on cotton ball and apply to gum around tooth.

Massage cheek and jawbone with:

Chamomile-â€“3 drops

Cloveâ€“-1 drop

Clary Sageâ€“-1 drop

Dilute in 1 tsp carrier oil.

Hot compresses may be applied. Apply 3 drops Chamomile to compress.

August 12, 2001

Hi Chama and all....

I must add something to this about using Rosemary essential oil in the blend

for chest rub.... rosemary is a very stimulating oil and can be dangerous

for anyone with high blood pressure. Do not use this if you have

hypertension (high blood pressure). Also...essential oils need to be in a

blend with a carrier oil when used directly on the chest...about 10 drops

essential oil to 1/2 an ounce of carrier oil (sweet almond, grapeseed,

canola) whereas if you are using it for inhalation purposes, you can smell

them directly from the bottle, or use in a diffuser. Do not apply neat

(undiluted) onto skin.