Aromatherapy Beneficial in Complementary Cancer Care

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By Jack Bleeker

Nearly all of us have been touched at one time or another by a personal or loved one’s battle with cancer. In recent years, trends in cancer treatment have increased the utilization of what is known as integrative oncology. This practice stresses the use of alternative influences, such as aromatherapy, in conjunction with traditional cancer treatments. In many cases, the most debilitating effects of cancer are those side effects of traditional cancer treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Those patients who are best able to manage symptoms of traditional treatments are those who are most likely to experience overall efficacy in their specific treatment regimens.

Aggressive cancers, such as mesothelioma, are among those most commonly treated using the techniques of integrative oncology. These types of malignancies often require extremely toxic dosages of chemotherapy and radiation to effectively manage the tumor. Patients enduring the stress of such treatment will often find comfort and solace in aromatherapy and other alternative therapies. That which can induce a sense of calm and relaxation can effectively assist the patient in their battle against cancer.

What’s important to remember is that no alternative therapy, including aromatherapy, can be used as a curative treatment for mesothelioma disease or other malignancy. What has been encouraging however, is an extended mesothelioma survival rate in patients practicing integrative oncology techniques while undergoing treatment. For patients battling restlessness and nausea, essential oils like Lavender Highland (Lavandula Vera) can be utilized to create a peaceful, calming setting to encourage a good night’s sleep.

For patient’s battling immune system deficiencies associated with cancer care, essential oils like Bergamot and Eucalyptus can boost the body’s internal organ’s ability to defend and strengthen immune responses. Some patients will couple aromatherapy with massage or other therapy to make their own personal experience more complete and comprehensive. As with all integrative therapy techniques, personal preference is unique to each patient and nearly everyone’s experience will be unique to them.

It is important to remember that each patient’s needs and comfort levels are different with alternative therapies, but that all patients are encouraged to consider their utilization within their greater treatment plan. Patients undergoing cancer treatment should not commence the use of external or alternative therapies without first clearing their use with their oncologist or cancer specialist. While therapies such as meditation or aromatherapy will likely not be harmful to the patient, more aggressive integrative techniques like yoga or exercise may not be in their best interest. The practice of alternative treatment depends entirely on the patient’s overall health and their willingness to explore these non-traditional areas.

References:
American Cancer Society: Aromatherapy Overview
National Cancer Institute: Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Visions of Sitting Bull

A view over the Manhattan Skyline. When asking who my guide was, this cloud appeared minutes later. When I asked for a name 2 weeks later-Sitting Bull is what came to mind.

Sitting Bull -

Tatanka Iyotaka

1831-1890

Hunkpapa Sioux Leader and Medicine Man

Channeling Light

Why Channel light and what is light channeling?


Most of us can relate to how wondrous the sun feels on our skin, how is warms us from the inside out, how it fills us with love, eases our worries, fills us with hope.  


Are you aware that our bodies are made up of light, are DNA is light encoded, or at least it is meant to be.  Have you been depriving your Light Body of Light? Light holds the divine intelligence the codes that spur the divine blueprint of Super nature which is translated through our 12 Strand DNA.  Some of us are still working on the 2 stranded - double helix DNA, which is vastly limited in it ability to heal the body.  Light is love, Light is sound. 
Within the light are the Adamantine particles which make up our physical being-ness.  We are all beings of light or light beings, as it were.  We must make a conscious choice to active our 12 Strand DNA, and awaken our true - pure - whole nature.


I find myself wanting little more these days than to be close to the sun. I race toward it at sunset. Bath in it during the day. Always looking up into the clouds. Day dreaming. Praying. Creating.


One thing I pray and ask for often is to connect with those who are also seeking the light, to be activated.  To reaffirm the believe in that which we know is the truth. We are what we are looking for.
Find yourself, look into the clouds, into the sun. Feel the connection. Realize and remember the magnificence of our being. We can all heal ourselves. We can all heal each other.


What I do, we all can do. Some of us are further along in our journey than others. Every ones growth comes in spurts. Layer upon layer of remembering our true purpose. We are not powerless. Our creative purposes and ability is so simple that it baffles me still. I have much to learn and apply, but still much wisdom to bestow.


I am a child of GOD of which there is only ONE
An earth angel
A messenger of the truth
A conduit of the light
A believer of not only GOD, but of the supreme beings --also children of GOD, who may communicate with all of us, we have only ask.   They are here to guide us, love and protect us, console us, teach us......shhhh!!!! Be still and listen!

Vaginal Poultice for the Wounded Womb

Journey Into Wellness Vaginal Poultice for cysts, fibroid tumors, infections, warts, or spring cleaning your flower!


My partner is far of tending to his mother in Italy.  She is suffering from symptoms for several months now with no definitive diagnosis —“I won’t say the words or names because they are really unnecessary”.  

Uttering the words brings them to life.  We don’t wish to bring about strife, but to pursuit life, to hope, to dream, to dance, rejoice, and adore! Rejoicing and adoration, to whatever you consider your life force evokes feelings of extreme love that fills you with abundance and joy…..Love is created in these cycles as waves of knowledge and truth and release healing energy.  When someone is ill, the most healing of all modalities is, from the source of all creation. The light-rays of sun-absorbing it, radiating it back, be a conduit, emanating. Water, Minerals, and LOVE.Never under-estimating the power of Love, Prayer, and Intention. 

I recall body issues I had in the past and treatment that I had for both uterine and ovarian issues.  
I thought this is the perfect time to realize the need to heal myself.  This is what I set out to do!

After several surgeries I had an Ovary removed. There was threat of some tissue changes, which was why it was removed. Being of child rearing years and hormonal reasons, the other ovary remained intact. I have a fibroid since my late 20’s. This has shrunk considerably both due to natural aging, hormonal changes, supplementation, herbs & Detoxification. 

One of my most recent applications is a Vaginal Poultice, which is a simple self-care for women’s reproductive organs. It cleanses, Detoxifies, Tones, and nourishes right at the level of the epithelial cells.  

I have one in place as I type this, generally I will lie down quietly and feel the sensations, I envision useless and harmful substances, and life forms being absorbed from my tissue, and are removed. The mineral nutrients needed for all forms of healthy life –Land, Sea, & Sky are utilized by the body to create new, healthy DNA and tissue production. Cells regenerate rapidly when supplied with elements of Life.   My body replenished.

Here in my home land…. I am reconnecting with my many native roots…wisdom remembered……I have made amazing discoveries…….I love to share it, that’s the best part…..

1. Purchase some Wheat Grass from the health food store
2. Chop the Wheat Grass in a food processor, set some aside, freeze the rest for future use
3. Make a paste with Bentonite Green Clay purchased online here http://bestbentonite.com/
4. Mix a glob of BGC with the WG (enough to fill your vaginal cavity)
5. Take a piece of muslin and cut it wide enough so that you can fold it in a triple fold and then fold over
6. Tie with a small strip of muslin or string: make it long enough to pull the poultice out of the vagina when done with this home care treatment
7. Best to insert while lying down on top of a shuck or towel. 
8. Stay lying down for at least 1 hour, listen to healing frequency (Solfeggio) free downloads at www.solfeggiotones.com
9. you can do this for several days, I did it for 5 days
10. Depending on your stage in life, this may cause some drying of the vaginal wall, but the benefits far out weigh any minor discomfort.

Please comment and share your experience on this practice.

Love, Light, and Healing to all
Marlene Rodriguez-Castelluccio, LMT
Founder of Journey Into Wellness Integrated Healing
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