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Mists and puffs

February 27th, 2010

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Mists and puffs

Fumes or puffs are an ancient natural remedy to relieve our airways and help breathing "in full voice."

What are the vapors or puffs?

Fumes or puffs are a healing method in which the patient breathes water vapor. Usually to increase its therapeutic effect is often to add some essential oils or herb.

As do the vapors or inhalation

Traditionally people put water to boil. After some initial moments have passed and now there is no risk of burning add two or three drops of an essential oil (Eucalyptus is often the most common). We cover the head and the pot or pan with a towel (never anything plastic) to inhale the vapors. This is done for several minutes.

Many people to avoid burning one's own pan pour boiling water into the bathroom sink (where we wash our hands) and there are vapors or inhalations.
Breathe through the mouth and nose as this will clean the nose, sinuses, throat and bronchi.

What essential oils are most suitable?

The most widely used essential oils or inhalations vapors are Eucalyptus, Mint and Pine. We must always bear in mind that essential oils of the highest quality since many oils and essences are only worth as artificial perfumes. Ask in your herbalist or pharmacy. Here I recommend the manufacturer and the dose as some are more concentrated than others.

You can also boil water with medicinal plants like leaves and berries of Eucalyptus, Thyme, Chamomile and Peppermint. The effect is smoother than with essential oils and is used by children, pregnant and mild asthmatics.

Benefits or most common indications

Normally people prepare vapors or inhalation when feeling very congested and need to remove the mucus or phlegm.

So in case of colds, bronchitis, cough, sinusitis and respiratory dry and you'll notice a big relief to rehydrate the airways and mucus are eliminated faster. It is a way to prevent mucus build-up and not finish infected.

Kinds or types of steam or inhalation

There are two types of breaths: dry and wet.

  • In the dry inhalations will a few drops of essential oils on a tissue or cloth and breathe approaching the mouth and nose. It's convenient to leave a scented handkerchief near the bedside table when we go to sleep.
  • Vapors or moist inhalations are those made with water vapor.

Precautions to be taken into account

  • If we make the vapors or sprays in a pan or pot we note that we can burn if touched.
  • Asthmatics should never put eucalyptus oil. In fact only with water and improve and do not run any risk of being further closed the bronchi.
  • Finally say that we always wait a few minutes after pouring the boiling water, so as not to burn with this vapor so intense.

In general, pregnant women, asthmatics and infants should not do the vapors without consulting your doctor or specialist.

Arnau Josep Vicent
Naturopath and Acupuncturist
Collaborating enbuenasmanos.com

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Masks

November 30th, 2009

This paper has been published by the Journal Enbuenasmanos, of which was performed the next copy.

Scrubs Masks

Exfoliating masks are great allies in the care of our skin, we help take care of our face and entire body. At home, with products we have in the kitchen we can prepare good exfoliating masks.

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Why the need to use exfoliating masks?

Our dead cells forms a layer on our skin that prevents healthy, glowing look.
Removing this layer of dead cells help our skin to breathe.
We will achieve this by applying an exfoliating mask, which will help remove dead cells and impurities that accumulate on our skin.
A good exfoliation is advisable not only to our face, our whole will feel much fresher and softer after being subjected to good exfoliation.

How to apply an exfoliating mask?

It is important that before applying the mask has been cleaned exfoliating the face, then apply the mask scrub with gentle circular massage all over your face. These massages help falling dead cells. We'll let the mask sit a few minutes and then with water and hidrataremos retire.

We can, and should, apply scrub all over your body, because dead cells are not only in the face. We can do it in the shower rubbing the scrub all over your body and rinse very well afterwards. Finally we should also moisturize your body.

It is important that the body is wet before applying the mask scrub and is also very important that after the peel and tonifiquemos hidratemos skin.

Some recipes for masks, scrubs

In the market there are very good exfoliating masks but we'll give you some recipes so you can prepare homemade exfoliating masks, which will sure your pocket:

  • Put two tablespoons of sugar, two of olive oil and two of moisturizer. Mezcladito All well and have a good exfoliating mask.
  • Lemon juice, crushed mint leaves and a spoonful of honey is another good recipe to make a scrub.
  • Another good mask is made ​​by mixing two tablespoons of oatmeal, three crushed ripe strawberries and a tablespoon of plain yogurt into a paste consistency.

Did you know ...?

We should never apply these masks around the eyes.
If we prepare our own exfoliating masks we are sure they do not contain chemicals that can cause us any problems.
Exfoliate your body once a week is a desirable habit.

Author: Elia Arcas
Writer of Enbuenasmanos

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