Someone recommended this on a running site for tendonitis. Do you rub it on the tendon area? How much do you use?
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The are other species of helichrysum that are much more efficacious, but it should do the job...just be patient. Rub a drop or two that has been added to a carrier oil, such as arnica oil, onto the painful area. Do this several times a day until pain is gone. You should notice a lessening of pain after each application, but it usually takes up to 2 weeks to relieve the pain totally. Another helpful tip is to apply a damp, warm cloth over the area after each application.
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I don't have any personal experience with tendonitis, but my "reference guide to using essential oils" says this-"If pain and inflammation are results of torn or infected ligaments or tendons, then lemongrass and helichrysum can be helpful when added to any of the above oils." The oils mentioned that could be used were wintergreen, marjoram, basil, cypress, balsam fir, ginger, lavender, peppermint & rosemary. You would not use all of the oils, but could try them in turn. Most oils are used by the drop, but it depends on the size area you are treating. If you are treating a large area, dilute equal drops of oil with vegetable oil. If therapeutic oils ever feel too warm, dilute with a vegetable oil, not water. If sensitivity develops stop using for a while. Good luck! TK
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You will likely use just a few drops. Just rub lightly into your affected area and your skin will absorb it pretty quickly. I recommend using it sparingly because it is also a diuretic as well as a blood thinner. If you are taking blood thinning medication, consult your doctor. It does work very quickly. This is truly wonderful stuff!
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You can add 10 drops of Helichrysum to a little carrier oil and massage the area in circular motion, hope it will help
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I used a couple of drops on a cyst and it worked for me. Did not work for a friend... That s all I know about it.Good luck !
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I use it on my entire foot, including my toes. It really does feel better. Sometimes when I drive a lot, my fingertips tingle and ache, so I rub it into my fingers and put on cotton gloves. Then wash off later. You don't want this stuff in your eyes!
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It will not cure your tendonitis. It will relieve the pain from it. My tendonitis was helped with cortisone shots and physical therapy. It is the localized pain and tingling from nerve pain that is helped. Best wishes.
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1st) It does not get cold like ice or the gel cold packs. So if you have tendonitis or a swollen ankle it will not work.2) It is cold for about 7 minutes and cool/cold for about 12 minutes after that.
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The whole idea of this stabilizer is to keep the thumb moving away from the wrist so the tendonitis can heal[tendonitis for me] recommended by my personal physician. Just have to wait till it heals.
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I don't really know. As I said, I followed the directions on packet as well as the recommendations of the gal giving a positive review and nothing happened. It did I guess soften my feet temporarily, that or the soaking but no peeling . I had a couple small cracks on the heel and due to the acid nature of the formula it did sting some, so I'm not sure it wouldn't be irritating to someone with athletes foot. Hope this helps!
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I purchased this for relief of bursitis and tendonitis and it worked very well. I had swelling and tenderness which the Slimfit helped relieve. It only reaches right above the ankle though. Hope this helps.
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I don't know the content of each spray, but when my feet are all achy, I cover the bottoms in the arch area with 4-5 sprays each foot and rub it in. Foot pain gone!! This is really amazing stuff!!
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Not me. I use it to only make a topical (rub) solution to massage into sore, stiff muscles. Sorry...
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I wish I knew, Tom. I did purchase one of these devices. It helps in the morning, when I apply it to the sides and back of my heel (I have a heel spur poking into my Achilles tendon, and I'm anticipating surgery for that in January). It does seem to warm and relax those areas somewhat. But you don't use a conducting gel with it. I'm guessing that the terms for these retail devices are not applied as stringently as one would hope. I wish you good luck, if you decide to use it. From my own experience, I would say it's decent, though not outstanding, help for small areas. And it takes about 15 minutes to get an effect. So, I am an impatient person and don't always want to wait... Take care!
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I have hammer toes on one foot. This what the physical therapist. suggested I use to try to relieve it in hopes I won't need surgery. So far it's working,my toes are a bit straighter. I put them on the bad foot, and 'grip' them with my toes, it loosens the tendon. Using something like this would also ensure you never get hammer toes. For something so simple, the benefits are huge.
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Wrist, behind ears, neck.... If it's topical for pain (like back pain or foot pain) you would apply directly to the area.
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I use it to work on an inner knee injury and writer's cramp in my wrist. You use one hand to roll the ball back and forth or in circles over the area you want to massage; the balls have different levels of hardness/softness, so you have to try which one works best for what area.
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When I used it, I just applied a layer over the toenails of a cleaned foot. Give it a few minutes to dry, then you can put your socks on. I do not use it anymore and changed to plain vinegar per my podiatrist recommendation. It is a year long process, and you need to hang in there. Quick fixes if advertised are clearly bogus...would not happen.
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I've had Tendlite for about 3 weeks so I'm no expert. From my experience so far, I can say, don't expect this to be a quick fix. I get quicker pain relief using a TENS unit, even Bengay is faster. I think the infrared/tendlite treatment is more of a long term process.
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I have no clue about cat's. This formula is 100% & I've used it for years on myself "externally" for joint & muscle pain. Primarily it numb the area . I the pain is severe one can apply DMSO & then a potent muscle rub w/ at least a 20% active concentration. i use "equate" from Walmart it's cheap and very strong. There are 100's of uses for DMSO which can be found on the web . Beware of the other naysayers who make all kinds of nonsensical claims. This stuff works plain & simple & will keep you away from taking NSAIDS & worse from your local so called doctor who is really clueless how much damage pharma drugs do to humans..... Thanks to the HUGE Pharma industry.
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Yes, I have used this gel on my toes..both on the outside edge where you get a callouses and in between my toes. This is not that strong. I have never experienced a problem with the three times I've used it.