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Oils for your heart | Oily MD | Tamyra Comeaux
Oils for your heart
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the valves of the heart. Endocarditis is often caused by the growth of bacteria on one of the heart valves, leading to a mass known as a vegetation. Symptoms can be nonspecific and include fever, malaise, shortness of breath, and weakness.

Endocarditis occurs when infectious organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, enter the bloodstream and settle in the heart. In most cases, these organisms are streptococci ("strep"), staphylococci ("staph") or species of bacteria that normally live on body surfaces.

Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of infective endocarditis in most parts of the world and is responsible for about a third of all cases

Endocarditis can develop when bacteria enter your bloodstream. If your gums bleed while brushing your teeth, bacteria can get into your blood. That’s why people with gingivitis are at a higher risk of developing endocarditis.

As a preventive measure, would it be possible to use essential oils, as some have antimicrobial activity?
Here are some oils that are mentioned in a couple of articles that have activity against the bacteria that often threaten dental and heart health.

Whether inhaled, applied topically, or ingested internally, essential oils can circulate throughout the body.
Essential oils could also be applied to the carotid arteries, or over the heart, 

Consider using these in your recipes: Young Living vitality oils: Frankincense, Mountain Savory, Oregano, Orange, Lemon, Cinnamon bark, Lemongrass, Clove, Marjoram  

Consider these single oils: Geranium, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang 

Consider these vitality blends: Citrus Fresh, Longevity, Thieves

Consider these topical blends:  Abundance, Aroma Life, Immupower, MelroseOne Heart

Consider Thieves Toothpaste and Thieves Mouthwash

Some ideas:
Add a drop of cinnamon bark vitality oil to your coffee 
Aroma Life and One Heart smell divine! Apply over carotids as a daily fragrance. 

References:

Essential Oils with High Activity against Stationary Phase Bartonella henselae

Identification of essential oils with activity against stationary phase Staphylococcus aureus

Antimicrobial activity of commercially available essential oils against Streptococcus mutans

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Welcome to my page, I am a board certified Gynecologist in Houston, TX who after completing medical school and residency, also completed studies in:

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