Spiders, Shingles, and Geranium

In August, when I was in the throes of physical misery, I took my two oldest grandsons to family camp for a week. I didn’t have the spunk I would have liked, or am used to, but we had a wonderful time. The morning after we returned I woke up with sharp pain in my shoulder blade that radiated under my arm around to the front. I found 5 white welts in a small circular area. I assumed I had brought a nasty spider home in my jammies. Two days later I returned to Phoenix and the spot became red and hot. I headed to the Dr. thinking I had some venomous infection. No such luck – shingles. I knew nothing about shingles except that it really hurt.

It is the chicken pox virus revisited in a whole new way. I had the three biggest markers – compromised immune system, general anesthesia , and drug reaction. The rx was Acyclovir and an antiviral ointment. I was loathe to take anymore meds – as the last one had nearly killed me – however, the dr. convinced me that this was gonna hurt and might last awhile. I filled the med but not the $184.00 lotion – no way, on a ,”You’re probably too late but MAYBE this will help”?!?

One hour later my mama called and when I told her my bites were shingles she said,
“Oh my! I just cut this article out about shingles being cured by geranium essential oil – no idea why. Now I know. God knew you had shingles.” Twenty minutes after mom, my sister, Brenda, called and said, “Oh gosh, I was just reading about that. You need geranium oil.” Ok, when God brings it twice in 20 minutes I have learned to pay attention! Brenda also told me I needed clove oil for my immune system and skin sores from the shingles. It has properties that promote feelings of protection and courage as a bonus for me! Then she said, “Didn’t you buy some clove when you were at my house this summer?” I had forgotten and had no idea what I bought. I hadn’t unpacked from 10 weeks away.

I went upstairs and found the bag at the bottom of the suitcase. Guess what I had? I only bought two oils and they were geranium and clove. I already had what I needed, without even knowing it! Isn’t God awesome? I put the geranium directly on the shingles and the clove oil on the bottoms of my feet. A week later there was just a small pink spot. Shingles cured. NO meds. NO pain. Even the doc was impressed.

Is anyone else using essential oils? Let us know which ones and your report. My sister Becky and I are experimenting with a liver formula for high triclycerides and fatty liver. I will keep you posted on our progress.

Laus Deo,
Beth

p.s. Since this writing my triglycerides have dropped 200 points!
I will have Becky guest blog the recipe.(mind you, I have changed
my diet and exercise too)
In the meantime check out her blog at www.wordbouquet.wordpress.com