I have terrible nails and teeth. This is a fact about me, that if you see me in person, you know right away. I have worked long and hard to fix both. When it comes to my nails, they will grow to a certain length and then tear at the quick. The quick is right at the bed of the nail. Boy, does it hurt. I have tried taking biotin, gelatin treatments, and using strengthening nail polish or gel nail polish. None of it works for me. So I wear acrylic nails. It is the one luxury I allow myself, and we all know I don't get my hair done! I do like them, they make my hands look more feminine. I will use all the help I can get! I also like the "me" time getting them redone gives to me. The salon I go to is amazing and my nail guy is great. I definitely no longer have the issue of my nails tearing anymore. I really haven't had any issues with them. Until 3 days ago. As I reached to open the freezer to get something out for dinner later, I jammed my index finger into the handle. Apparently, I hit it harder than I thought. I woke up the next morning and it was swollen and throbbing. I can see the bruising where my natural nail has grown. I couldn't bend my finger. Doing things has been interesting, especially typing. It's amazing how much you use your index finger!
So what's a Mama Bear to do? Time to start using all the things you have learned about natural remedies and get to work on healing this finger, of course. I am a huge fan of Epsom Salts and, of course, Essential Oils. The 2 of them together make the perfect marriage. When most people think of this pairing, they imagine some beautifully scented Bath Salts. What that tranquil soak does for you goes way beyond some peaceful moments, happy olfactory glands, and loosened muscles. Some of the key benefits achieved from using Epsom Salts range from relieving pain and muscle cramps, to easing stress, to preventing blood clots, to removing toxins. It really is an underappreciated mineral. If you don't have a bag in your home, get one! Depending on the Essential Oil you use, the benefits are endless. Lavender is very popular one and even added right into the mix for purchase. Its benefits include eliminating nervous tension, pain relief, disinfectant for scalp and skin, enhancing blood circulation, and treating respiratory problems. An oil that is easily overlooked is Lemongrass. This is the one I used. Its ability to relieve muscle pain, kill bacteria, and reduce body aches and fever were enticement enough to catch my eye while looking for a remedy. I also used our proprietary blend called Deep Blue. This blend is made up of Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, and Blue Chamomile. This is a staple in our home.
This is the method I used. I took a small bowl and mixed the Epsom Salts with a small amount of water to make a paste like mixture. I added the Lemongrass to the mix. I took a paper towel and folded it to the length of my finger. I placed my finger about a third of the way to the middle and coated my finger with this paste. I then wrapped the towel around my finger tightly. I did this twice, leaving it on my finger 20 minutes each time that day. I then used 1 drop, after each time, of Deep Blue directly on to the nail. The lemongrass helped with the swelling and the Deep Blue helped with the pain.
As much I use and believe in Essential Oils, I am always pleasantly surprised when they work better than I hoped for. And so much faster! I woke up yesterday with no pain or bruising in sight. I don't fear that my nail will fall off, which usually happens with trauma and bruising to the nail bed. It's definitely what happened when I dropped an iron on my big toe over 15 years ago. Boy, I wish I had known all this back then! I am just so thankful that I know it now. Now that the swelling and pain are gone, I feel confident in getting my nails fixed. Just in time, as I am in a wedding next weekend! This recent remedy just adds to the list of how essential oils have changed my life and how I care for my family. I am so grateful!
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