OT - kokathy, after the fall...

Kokathy, as promised, here's the information my friend shared with me...

She put a number of essential oils on the affected part of her knee because, as a massage therapist, she has them all on hand. btw, I had misunderstood about the boswellia. She suggested that you start with peppermint (to relieve pain), wintergreen (an anti-inflammatory), and marjoram (to help the muscles). She gets her oils through youngerliving dot com because their oils have the greatest therapeutic effects. She said that oils bought through a health store would not have that same therapeutic effect.-- Make sure not to touch your eyes after applying the oils because it will sting them.

In terms of supplements, Omega-3s have the most proven anti-inflammatory effect. The Carlson fish oil (16 oz. liquid size) is the most cost effective and it's a good brand. Vitacost and i-herb sell it for around $30. At this point about 3 gm/day of Omega-3s would be good. Tumeric (active ingredient: cucurmin) is also a great anti-inflammatory. Procaps Labs (which is my favorite line) and Life Extension both have good products. -- I completely agree with her regarding these supplements.

Elevate your legs as much as possible.

Epson salt baths are also a great idea. They will help drain toxins from your body and provide a good source of magnesium.

She also suggested some reiki energy treatments.

From a spiritual perspective, she suggested that you ask yourself the following questions:

* What do I need to surrender to? What do I need to bend my will to? What does this mean to me, both physically and emotionally?

Essentially, you want to be working with your injury and not fighting it.

That said, just take what sounds right for you.

My best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

-- bebe

P.S. lots of Wen would probably help... but I'm sure you've already got that covered.