Everyday Healing: Abscess

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This post was written by: Carol Webb

Abscess

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Refer Back To The Article Section for EFT Essentials

The article section will explain the mechanics of different healing methods, and so as we go along, I shall point to: EFT , Essential Oils or Herbal Teas and know that you have access to the essentials, which will make it easy for you to follow what I am saying.

What is An Abscess?

An abscess can form on any gland in the body, and so any gland that becomes hot to the touch, swells and is painful, should be suspected of being abscessed.

Below the skin white blood cells are multiplying more quickly than usual creating a pus filled pocket. This is the body’s normal response against localised infection.

An abscess may appear on any part of the body: ear, nose, throat, teeth, gums or skin in the form of pimple or boil. On the eye as a stye, or even a grumbling appendix. Grumbling appendix is an internal abscess caused by internal obstruction and irritation. Internal abscesses are usually accompanied by fever, with ‘flu. like symptoms and swollen glands, under the arms or groin and sometimes elsewhere.

Consult Your Health Practitioner

Septicaemia - A dangerous form of blood poisoning - may well result where an abscess bursts and discharges purulent matter into the bloodstream. If this stage is in danger of being reached, you must consult your trusted health practitioner.

There are some dis-eases where abscess may be connected to other dis-eases, or, as in anal abscess with an E-Coli infection.

Avoid An Abscess Appearing

If you have a history of these problems, then your aim will be to avoid any relapse. If you are receiving medical treatment, such as anti-biotics, use only complementary, non-invasive therapies, which will help to boost your immune system.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

As always, the first line of defence is tapping (See: EFT Essentials) This may result in the abscess disappearing leaving no pain. So, let’s start with the basics.

• Even though I have this abscess (in my throat on my tooth etc., ) I love and accept myself
• Even though I’m holding on to to past hurts, I love and accept myself
• Even though I can’t allow my thoughts to be free, I love and accept myself

Do about 5 rounds of tapping with each statement, exactly as you see in EFT Essentials

Affirmations

Abscess is all about holding anger within the body. It’s like a volcano waiting to erupt, and we want to let that anger go, gently and without falling out of love with ourselves. And so, speak these affirmations into your mirror, gazing into your eyes:

• I allow my thoughts to be free
• The past is over
• I am at peace

Repeat them at least 20x each, sing them as you go about your chores, say them in your head while waiting at bus stops. Be inventive!

Herbalism

Drink abundant herb teas, the most palatable for abscess are:

• Marigold Petal (Calendula Officianalis)
• Red Clover Tops
• Marshmallow
• Plantain

You can sweeten with honey, but never sugar!

Use 1 heaped teaspoon of dried herb to each cup of boiling water: drink half-1 cup 3x daily

If you are taking anti-biotics DO NOT take Echinacea herb tincture, but if you are not, then Echinacea herb tincture will provide a boost to your immune system.1 - 5ml. teaspoon in water, honey or fruit juice 3x daily.

For an external abscess you can apply: Aloe Vera, Comfrey or Slippery Elm ointments.

Diet

• Regular raw foods.
• Vitamin C (Oranges or Lemons etc.)
• Fish Oils
• Oily Fish

Relaxing The Body And Calming The Mind

Try this technique for infusing your whole being with peace.

Preparation :

In the sitting position place your feet flat on the floor, with your palms resting gently on your knees. Keep your spine straight so that the energy will flow, imagine that you are balancing something precious on your head, and it mustn’t fall or it will break.

Visualization:

Using the diagram to locate the points. Mentally relax the points by focusing on the word ‘Love’

In my next Everyday Healing I shall focus on: Accidents.