Essential Oils and Down Syndrome
August 4, 2008 – 5:55 pmI have a son with Down syndrome. Respiratory and sinus issues create a huge challenge in the day to day health of someone with DS. My pediatrician told me that because of his head shape, my son would have to live with the infections and the subsequent cracked and bleeding nose and lips. After my son suffered with constant infections for 4 years, I decided to start researching natural ways to support his health. I was on a mission to not only remove the symptoms but actually evoke a permanent healing. I took a class on the healing benefits of essential oils. I started applying oils directly to his sinus cavity, chest and feet. I diffused oils into the air with a cold air diffuser that allowed him to breath in the droplets while he was sleeping. He started getting better.The first month I used tons of oils on him - going through 6-8 15ml bottles. The next month I used less and by the end of 3 months the infections were gone! For the next year at the start of each season he would begin to get some mucus but once again I applied essential oils to his sinus cavity, in his nose and on his feet. I also diffused them into the air. Within days the symptoms were gone and never got to the infection stage.
Now seven years later, he is rarely sick. Last year he got an award at school for not missing one day. Imagine a child who is supposed to have a genetically low immune system not missing one day of school! This year he would have gotten the same award but we took him out of school for a week to visit his grandparents in Europe.
Passionate about essential oils? You bet I am. Passionate about using oils with my massage clients? Absolutely. Essential oils deliver much more than relaxation. That is the “aroma” part of essential oils. What can also be offered is the “therapy” part…..this is where the grade of oil you use becomes more important than what you use it for.
More on that next time…..
Aromatically yours,
Maria
5 Responses to “Essential Oils and Down Syndrome”
That’s awesome story!
What essencial oils have you been using for sinus infection?
I don’t have client with DS, but lots have sinus infection problem. What could help them?
Thank you!
Liu
By Liu on Aug 6, 2008
Hi Maria,
I use Essential Oils in my Practice and I would Love to Speak with You on the ones You have had to most Success with. E-mail me at WWJDDAY@aol.com or Call me at 407-886-8215. I look forward to Speaking with You!
David Young
Heavenly Healing Hands
Therapeutic Massage Inc.
Apopka, FL 32712
By David Young LMT on Aug 6, 2008
Maria:
Great to hear about your positive experiences with Down’s Syndrome and essential oils.
Would like to hear about the specific oils that you used.
By eric on Aug 12, 2008
Thank you Liu, David and Eric for your comments.
The essential oils I used on my son were: R.C. (for respiratory clear) a blend with 4 different eucaluptus oils, myrtle, pine, spruce, marjoram, lavender, cypress & peppermint. The synergy of this oil blend is fantastic and just putting it on your sinus can bring immediate release.
I also used a balancing blend on his feet called Valor. This contains rosewood, blue tansy, frankincense & spruce in an almond oil carrier. Balancing the body energies is an important first step in bringing self healing.
If you would like to learn more, I have info on my site and you may also contact me directly through there: http://www.aroma-therapy-info.com and my practice site: http://www.massage-tenafly.com
Regards,
Maria
By Maria G. Turchi on Aug 13, 2008