Summary
Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS affects nerve cells in the
brain and the spinal cord. The particular nerve cells
affected are the motor neuron cells that control the
voluntary muscles. The cause of ALS in general is not known
except for about 10 percent of the cases where the cause can
be traced to a genetic defect. Symptoms do not usually
develop until a person is middle aged or beyond. It is
more common in men than women and is quite rare only
occurring in less than .002% (2 in 100,000) of the
population. The gradual progression of the symptoms
varies from individual to individual. Some are only
expected to live for a few years where others may survive
for decades.
Symptoms for those with ALS result from the motor cells
slowly deteriorating causing the person to loose control of
certain functions and making it increasingly more difficult
to perform ordinary functions. This may begin with
difficulty in simple movements, breathing, and swallowing.
With time symptoms may progress to include difficulty with
speech, twitching, increasing muscle weakness with more
difficulty in movements, gagging or drooling, and muscle
cramps or paralysis. Usually bladder and bowel
functions are not affected as well as eyesight, hearing,
taste, touch, nor are reasoning and cognitive functions
typically affected.
[search help: Amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, upper motor neuron disease, lower motor
neuron disease, motor neuron disease, MND]
Oils, blends & products
recommended:
Oils & Blends:
BalanceC, FrankincenseC, Myrrh, Peppermint,
SandalwoodC, White Fir
Essential oils based
products:
AromaTouch technique, Life Long Vitality supplements
Also consider:
CypressC,
Deep Blue, GeraniumC, Helichrysum, SerenityC,
ThymeC
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Suggested protocols:
Some suggest the importance of proper nutrition to
strengthen the body:
• Life
Long Vitality supplements
•
Wholesome foods and eliminating harmful foods and habits
such as alcohol, tobacco, carbonated drinks, high sugar
content, etc.
To strengthen the immune system:
•
AromaTouch technique as often as possible (up to 2 times
daily)
Rebuilding and strengthening at the cellular level:
•
Frankincense and Helichrysum are both known for the
rejuvenating benefits they have for nerve tissue.
Frankincense to base of the neck, rubbing it up towards the
base of the skull twice daily
2 drops
Frankincense under tongue, hold 8-10 minutes, swallow; twice
daily
Add
Frankincense and Helichrysum to the ATT during the
inflammation phase
Oils for symptomatic relief would include:
• Pain
and stimulation: Deep Blue, Peppermint, White Fir
•
Relaxing: Balance, Serenity
• The AromaTouch technique 2 times daily
adding Frankincense and Helichrysum to the inflammation and
pain reduction phase of the procedure. Then apply 2 drops of
Frankincense to the base of the neck, rubbing it up towards
the base of the skull-twice daily and also put 2 drops of
Frankincense under the tongue morning and night. Hold
for 8-10 min then swallow.
Experiences and Testimonials of others
Barbara - A family
member was recently diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. He
is wondering if anyone knows of someone who has used oils to
help them through this disease and what kind of results
they've experienced.
Pat - My daughter has a friend who was
diagnosed with ALS. They taught his wife how to do the Aroma
Touch Technique, suggested the cancer protocol and, I am not
sure about this, but I think they also suggested the LLV
supplements. I know I would do that. We have no ending story
here but you have to try anything you can to give quality of
life.
Laurie - I have a friend who is only 50
and currently suffering from this disease. It is a
neuromuscular disease and has first affected muscle strength
in hands, arms and now legs, but is also now affecting her
voice and is getting quite painful. This is a fatal disease
and while I don't know of any miraculous drugs to halt it, I
was hoping the oils might be able to significantly reduce
pain and slow symptoms. I may only have a year left with
her, and that is going to be a very difficult year for her.
Please if anyone knows what to give her, I would be most
grateful.
Tamalu - In my experiences with ALS, it
is vital to first convey the importance of ELIMINATING soda
pop. I tell my clients it is a waste of their money and
everyone's time for them to continue drinking it, as it
actually attacks the nervous system. Lots of water instead.
Add oils to the water, especially if she doesn't like the
taste of water.
It is a proven fact that we can eliminate disease with
nutrition, and ALS is no different. "One year" may be what
it takes for your friend's body to completely assimilate the
tools it needs to reverse this condition, but I would start
out right off the bat with the Lifelong Wellness Trio. Add
to that the AromaTouch spinal technique. I use the
oils Balance, Frankincense, Myrrh, Peppermint, and White Fir. This technique can assist with pain relief. Deep Blue
is very helpful for additional pain relief, and Frankincense
for physical and emotional pain. Don't be afraid to diffuse
any of them, either. We have diffused Serenity with
Frankincense at night for more restful, comfortable sleep.
I also love Helichrysum for anything associated with the
nervous system, but if the cost is prohibitive for your
friend, she will get some in the Deep Blue blend.
As I said before, "terminal" diagnoses are based on what
the doctor is trained in. Most doctors today are not trained
in nutrition, which is critical to wellness. My friend who
started the oils cancer protocol in January and has been
doing chemo along with it. She is now getting her picc
line removed in 2 weeks. (That is the IV line inserted to
run chemo into the body). The doctors told her that she
would never be cured of colon cancer and therefore would
have the picc line for the rest of her life. Now it is being
removed. (Sounds like a "cured" diagnosis?) If she can
eliminate that terminal illness, what can your friend do
with the proper tools?
Laurie - Thanks so much Tamalu, we are
getting started on it immediately. I visited her last night
and introduced her to the concept of the oils, and she was
quite skeptical, but after I massaged her terribly swollen
feet and her atrophied hands, she couldn't believe how much
better they felt! I wish I lived closer, but I will get her
the oils and hopefully teach her husband the spinal
technique.
Christine - I have
a friend whose daughter-in-law was diagnosed with ALS less
than a month ago. She is a 38 year old mother of 4 young
children. Her symptoms are progressing rapidly with no
strength in arms to hold her baby. Her speech is also being
affected. I Frankincense is recommended by Dr. Hill,
but I am wondering if anyone is presently treating this
disease.
Rob - ALS is difficult especially if it
is aggressive, In my experience I have known of those who
received relief from symptoms but no experiences where it
was stopped. I would do the AromaTouch technique 2 times
daily adding Frankincense and Helichrysum to the
inflammation and pain reduction phase of the procedure. Then
apply 2 drops of Frankincense to the base of the neck,
rubbing it up towards the base of the skull-twice daily and
also put 2 drops of Frankincense under her tongue morning
and night. Hold for 8-10 min then swallow. I am
confident this routine would contribute to someone suffering
from ALS having better quality of life and less discomfort
and pain. I wish we could say essential oils are a cure,
maybe someday.
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