Quench heartburn and other digestive problems with medicinal aromatherapy instead of TUMS for better health.  Did you know that TUMS can cause rebound acid because it is calcium based?  That’s right it may help for a short time but then it actually creates more acid.  Other antacids can cause diarrhea and other unpleasant side effects.  I prefer to use medicinal aromatherapy which has no side effects and neutralizes the excess acid naturally.

With digestive issues sometimes you need to blend 2 or 3 oils in order to get the desired effect.  An aromatherapist will test you to find out which oils YOUR BODY needs and then create a blend that is balanced and will work with your body and its specific chemistry.

Personally I like taking the oils orally because I like the taste and receive 100% of the oil.  Many of my clients also prefer this method.  I put 1-2 drops of a citrus oil such as lemon, orange or grapefruit in 4 -6 oz of water and drink, it is very refreshing.  Remember you must use THERAPEUTIC GRADE OILS if you choose to take them internally.  If you don’t know what a therapeutic grade oil is click here.  Two well-known remedies for digestive problems are ginger and peppermint.  Peppermint is very strong and can irritate the lips when taken in water so I prefer to put 1 – 2 drops in a teaspoon of blue agave or honey and take it orally.  For other oils such as petitgrain, fennel or marjoram you can put  2-3 drops in a capsule then fill with carrier oil and take as needed or 1 -2 times a day if a chronic problem.

One thing I like about using the oils is they can be blended with a carrier oil and applied topically to the lower chest and stomach area or inhaled for those that do not want to take something by mouth.  This is an excellent method of application for the elderly or very young and allows for the added benefit of touch to occur which can be soothing in and of itself.  When using this method dilute the oils 50-50 and apply 6-10 drops as needed.  If the heartburn is a chronic problem using the oils regularly 2 – 3 times a day will help with prevention.  You can also apply the oils to the feet on the reflexology points of the stomach and intestines.  Massage the areas in a clockwise motion with 3-4 drops per foot.

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Laurie Ratto, RN, BSN, Speaker, HTCP, CCA has 30+ years’ experience helping people to heal from physical, mental , and emotional pain.  She provides a safe, nurturing space for women to release fears and self-doubt, what spiritually ties us to pain. Laurie Ratto specializes in complementary medicine, as a holistic healer, she keeps her RN certification current because she understands the power of balance as we heal.