The Lungs
Functions:
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Respiration and gas exchange.
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Supports the rhythmic flow of the body's life processes.
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Acts as a center for internal spaciousness and emotional release.
Lungs Care Tips
Healthy breathing and outdoor activity support overall well-being.
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Practice regular, conscious breathing exercises.
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Go for walks and do physical activity in fresh air.
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Cultivate conscious and healthy breathing habits.
Healthy breathing and outdoor activity support overall well-being.
Harmful Influences
Poor breathing habits disrupt the body's natural balance.
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Stress situations that cause shallow breathing.
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Shallow or rapid breathing patterns.
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Over-breathing or holding the breath unnecessarily.
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Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose.
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Irregular or unconscious breathing patterns.
Comfort Guide
Chest Wrap with Essential Oils
Materials Needed
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A thin cloth (as wide as the chest)
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The prepared essential oil mixture
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A small plastic (polyethylene) bag
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Two hot water bottles (or heating pads)
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A piece of virgin wool
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A large cotton cloth to wrap around the torso
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Optional outer layer: a wool scarf or sleeveless wool vest
Indications & contradictions
This chest wrap is helpful for providing comforting warmth and support during times of respiratory imbalance. The essential oils used (Lavender, Eucalyptus, Aleppo pine) are known to:
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Provide aromatic support for clear breathing.
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Promote relaxation and ease chest tension.
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Support the body during times of chest or lung discomfort (e.g., associated with a common cold).
Essential oils can be homemade by mixing 1 part of essential oil (lavender, eucalyptus, or pine) with 9 parts of olive oil (at 10% dilution).
Indications & Contraindications:
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Suggested for Comfort
Chest and lung discomfort, or difficulty breathing related to seasonal imbalances.
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Caution / Not Suggested
Always consult your healthcare provider for persistent or severe respiratory discomfort.
Caution / Not SuggestedEnsure oils are properly diluted (10%) and test for skin sensitivity before use.
01 Preparation
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Soak the thin cloth in the essential oil mixture.
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Warm the soaked cloth by placing it inside the plastic bag, and then sandwiching it between two hot water bottles.
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At the same time, warm the virgin wool layer (near a heater or wrapped in a warm towel).
02 Application
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Once warm, quickly place the soaked cloth on the chest area (over the lungs).
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Immediately cover it with the layer of virgin wool.
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Wrap the torso with a large cotton cloth, ensuring the wrap is smooth and snug, but not tight.
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To help retain warmth, you can also add an outer wrap using a wool scarf or sleeveless wool sweater.
Important Notes
Important to keep the tissue inside a plastic bag so that the aroma and healing properties are conserved
Duration
Apply every night before sleep for 5 days
Aftercare
Maintain warmness in the chest area