Dr. Krista Moyer’s feature in MNN: Tea Tree Oil

Our  Vancouver Naturopath, Dr. Krista Moyer was recently featured in an article on the Mother Nature Network (MNN.com). The article focuses on the uses of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has become common phrase in households, but what do you actually use it for? Learn all about it in this article: Top 5 Ways to Heal With Tea Tree Oil.  We have included Dr. Moyer’s great tips below:

Plantar warts
Put tea tree oil directly on the wart, rub it in, and let dry before putting on footwear/socks.  It’s best to do this at night before you go to bed. Rub it on, read for 15-20 minutes, and letit dry.  “But don’t wear socks to bed, as that adds moisture, which fungus thrives in,” says Krista Moyer, N.D., a naturopath doctor at Broadway Wellness in Vancouver, British Columbia. For sensitive skin, you can add tea tree oil to a carrier oil like almond.  Presto: The wart(s) will disappear.

Sinus infections
“Tea tree oil is antibacterial and antiviral, making it great for any sort of infection of the nasal and respiratory system,” says Moyer. Place a few drops of tea tree oil in small saucepan of boiling water. Remove from heat and tent with a towel over your head. Breathe in for 10-15 minutes. This inhalation will loosen phlegm when you’re congested.

If you have any questions regarding which kinds of natural remedies you could be turning to for these kinds of ailments, your ND is a great resource! The naturopathic doctors at Broadway Wellness in Vancouver are currently accepting new patients and would love to talk with you. Contact us via clinic@broadwaywellness.org or phone us to book your appointment!

Broadway Wellness is a friendly and community focused wellness centre, based around a group of Vancouver RMTs, with complimentary focus on naturopathic medicine, and chiropractic care, offering services in a beautiful and expansive centre, conveniently located in the heart of Fairview – near Broadway & Oak, in Vancouver BC, Canada.