Chicken Pox

Chicken Pox is a common childhood disease typical among pre-teenage children.  It is a highly contagious infection of a virus known as varicella zoster.

The symptoms start as flu-like discomforts such as a fever, muscle or stomach pain, fatigue, and possibly headaches.  This is followed in 1 to 4 days with a rash of small reddish spots that can be anywhere on the body and are usually uncomfortably itchy.  The spots can blister and the open sores can have the added complication of a bacterial infection.  Because the virus is highly contagious the child should stay at home and those exposed should use antiviral essential oils to prevent also acquiring it.

The flu-like symptoms and itchy spots can cause discomfort but the illness is typically mild and over in a few days to a week.  Older children will be affected more and those with weak immune systems may have difficulty as well.  Unfortunately, those that have had chicken pox or the vaccine run the risk that the virus will remain dormant in the nerve cells near the spine and in later life can become active as shingles.

Oils, blends & products recommended:

Oils & Blends: Lavender, Lemon, Melaleuca, On Guard

Essential oils based products:

Also consider: Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Lemongrass, Roman Chamomile, Thyme

Suggested Protocols:

Itching.  To help in relieving the symptoms of itching salves can be made using essential oils or products and home remedies may be enhanced with essential oils:

·    A salve of Lavender (itching) and Melaleuca (prevent bacterial infection) can be made and topically applied as often as necessary to the itchy spots.

·    A salve using Calamine lotion with Lavender and Melaleuca added may be applied topically as well.  Use 3 drops of each oil for each ounce of Calamine lotion.

For those with extensive spots baths may be more effective to relieve itching.  A number of home remedies have been suggested and may be augmented with Lavender essential oil:

·    Oatmeal/Lavender bath.   Place two cups of cooked oatmeal in a closed cotton bag and place in a warm bathtub of water.  Add 2 to 4 drops of Lavender and mix well.  A small child can then soak/play while getting relief.

·    Baking soda/Lavender bath.  Add 1 cup of baking soda and 2 to 4 drops of Lavender to a warm bathtub of water.  Mix well and a small child can soak/play while getting relief.

Contagion:  Using antiviral precautions with On Guard products around someone with chicken pox can reduce the danger of passing it on to others, especially if they are in contact with someone with a weakened immune system that could be severely impacted.  Consider diffusing, and using hand wipes.

Flu-like symptoms:  A tea using 2-3 drops of Lemon oil and honey in a cup of warm water will provide calming relief.  To relieve further symptoms of headache or fever use the essential oils techniques described under those health concerns.

Note: Do not use aspirin to reduce fever. Children should never be given aspirin or medications containing aspirin for chicken pox or any other viral illness because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.  This is a disorder that causes sudden and dangerous liver and brain damage. It is a very rare but of such severe complications caution must be taken.


dōTERRA Essential oils does not prevent, treat or cure disease. Your lifestyle choices can help prevent disease. Your doctor treats symptoms and fixes broken parts. Your body cure disease!

Teeth grinding (bruxism)

As one is transitioning from a sleeping state (SWS) to a waking state the autonomic nervous system, motor system, and cognitive processes are activated.  Sleep disorders known as parasomnias involve this transition and include a number of different and unusual physical or mental activities.  Teeth grinding is one of these as is restless legs syndrome and others such as sleep walking, night-terrors, and arousal confusion that are more common in children.

Those that deal with bruxism (teeth grinding) during sleep may also have a tendency to clench or grind their teeth in waking hours but are able to control the impulse.  In any event this clenching or the strain to control it can also lead to TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome) and the jaw pain associated with it. Also the teeth themselves can be damaged from the physical grinding. A physical remedy to prevent teeth damage is to obtain a mouth guard from the dentist to wear during sleeping hours.

To provide long lasting help the root cause is helpful but the reasons for teeth grinding are not well documented.  The website TeethGrindingAnswerSharing.com lists 14 possible reasons for sleep grinding:

 •  Anxiety or stress the person may be undergoing;

 •  Digestive problems;

 •  Asymmetrical teeth – teeth that are shaped or positioned differently on each sides of the jaw, or poor bite alignment;

 •  Irregular or disturbed sleep patterns – an experiment was conducted at the Nippon Dental University in Tokyo that concluded there was a positive correlation between sleep stage 1 (the first stage: drowsiness) and teeth grinding, suggesting that those with bruxism typically have unstable and shallower sleep patterns and/or sleep disorders;

 •  A deficiency in pantothenic acid (Vitamin B-5). This is an anti-stress vitamin that reduces the product of certain hormones and helps control motor activity, including that of the reflexes of the jaw;

 •  Calcium deficiency;

 •  Magnesium deficiency may be another causes, as it can cause spasms and affects people at night;

 •  Dislocated jaw;

 •  Central nervous system disorders;

 •  Having a new dental filling installed;

 •  Parasites are another possible cause. A common parasite call a pinworm can cause it. A large percentage of the population has some form of parasite, so a stool analysis test may be needed to test for this;

 •  Ecstasy use or abuse (MDMA);

 •  Substances or medications cited as possible causes of teeth grinding include: Atapryl, Carbex, Catovit, Dopar, Eldenpryl, L-Denprenyl, Larodopa, Levodopa, Lodosyn, Prolintane, Selegiline, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, and Ecstasy as listed above;

 •  Internalization of a person’s anger can manifest itself in bruxism.

Oils, blends & products recommended:

Oils & Blends: Lavender, Serenity

Also consider: Aroma Touch, Deep Blue, Marjoram

Suggested Protocols:

To improve restful sleep diffuse Serenity or Lavender at bedtime.  For children also massage Lavender or Serenity on the bottoms of their feet.
For proper nutrition use the Life Long Vitality supplements and additional magnesium and calcium if needed.

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