1. Which of the three Peak Wellness inhaling blends is good for what purpose?
2. Can the three Peak Wellness inhalers be used together?
Yes, they can. However, please remember that Balance and Anti-oxidant are taken for preventative purposes and are therefore more discretional (can be taken whenever desired, not essential for daily use), depending on a person's level of commitment to wellness (high commitment equals higher level of use). Breathe, on the other hand, is essential for anyone experiencing respiratory challenges, and is therefore less discretional. Dr. T personally uses all three regularly, but tends to focus more on the first two when he is not in an airplane or in a stressful, crowded, potentially "infectious" situation.
3. Any advice as to the method of inhalation/exhalation when using the inhalers?
Deep diaphragmatic inhalation (when inhaling, the belly expands outward while avoiding movement of the chest, shoulders, and neck muscles) is always recommended since our goal is to deliver the therapeutic substances to the capillary-rich alveoli (the small sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged). Exhalation is simply the effort-free release of the pressure that built up within the abdomen during the inhalation phase. Keep the mouth closed while inhaling (!). You may insert the inhaler into the nostril and block the other nostril to increase potency, but open the mouth during exhalation to release the air though the mouth, if you want to avoid faster drying of the active agents within the inhaler.
4. How can I deliver the active ingredients within the inhaler into the mouth and throat?
Since nasal inhalation bypasses the oral cavity, there are instances where additional oral delivery is desirable (i.e. sore throat, hoarseness, post nasal drip) to increase the therapeutic dose within the mouth, throat (oro-pharynx), and vocal cords/voice box (larynx). In these situations, you can use your inhalers orally by pursing your lips (air-tight) around the inhalers and inhaling through the mouth, then exhaling through the nose to benefit the entire respiratory tract.
It is also beneficial in these instances to administer the liquid blends (when available) directly into the mouth at three to five drops (or more, if you can tolerate the flavor) per half a teaspoon of olive oil or coconut oil. If the taste of the liquid is too strong, it may be diluted in a greater amount of oil. Allow the mixture to remain in the mouth for ten to twenty seconds, and then swallow in small sips.
5. Can the different liquid Peak Wellness blends be mixed in the Ultrasonic H2EO diffuser? If yes, how?
Ideally, you should use three to five drops of each of the three blends per night for a total of 9 to 15 drops, although any other desired combination would be beneficial. During times of low indoor humidity, dry atmosphere, or open windows, use higher doses since the blends will be consumed faster in these situations. Also, use higher amounts to address greater respiratory challenges more effectively. Experiment to find the best dose for your specific respiratory or immune challenge.
6. Can I add regular aromatherapy oils to the active Peak Wellness blends in the H2EO diffuser?
If you wish to "flavor" the diffusion with your favorite aromatherapy, use only two drops of the typical (non-fractionated) essential oil of your choosing (e.g. Lavender, Rosalina, etc.) per 9 to 15 drops of the highly active (fractionated) blends. Make sure you use only essential oils from reputable manufacturers who abide by stringent organic growing and processing protocols - ideally companies who manufacture their own products entirely (!), in pristine environments they control completely, such as Plant Extracts International (the Australian manufacturers of the Peak Wellness blends). Remember that the greatest therapeutic action is achieved by the three fractionated, highly-active Peak Wellness blends, and that adding essential oils in minute amounts is only for the purpose of a desired added aroma and its reported benefits (including mood enhancing properties).
7. If there is water left in the diffuser in the morning, should I replace it?
Just add water as needed and clean the machine once a week according to the instructions manual. Within that week, you can simply add the Peak Wellness blends every night as described in question 5.
8. What modes are recommended for the H2EO diffuser?
During the night, continuous non-stop diffusion (mode I), set at medium volume (level II) is generally recommended. This will usually provide sufficient diffusion potency and the added Peak Wellness drops will usually last all night, although this depends on the ambient humidity and other conditions (see question 5). If greater respiratory challenges are present, high volume diffusion rate (level III) may be more desirable by increasing the number of Peak Wellness drops added before bedtime. For diffusers placed in a bathroom to combat mold associated with humidity during a shower or a bath, mode II may be used (whereby the diffuser will stop after 2 hours of continuous diffusion). Modes III, IV, or V, which provide increasingly longer diffusion time (and therefore increasingly lower therapeutic concentrations), can also be used in places where conservation of the active Peak Wellness blends is desired for longer periods. For example, mode V (and low diffusion rate level I) may be sufficient in bathrooms with limited ventilation (and mild potential mold formation), requiring only minimal use of the blends over a long period of time. In slightly humid basements, mode IV may be needed. In a moldier, more humid basement mode III may be necessary, at a low to medium diffusion rate. Experiment with your various home environments to maximize the conservation of Peak Wellness blends in each diffusion area.
9. Can the H2EO diffuser serve as a replacement for sleep apnea machines?
Sleep apnea machines work by providing positive air pressure, which is a completely different mechanism of action from that of the diffuser. Both approaches may be used together to the individual’s benefit. In cases where the apnea is caused by or aggravated by pathogenic elements that are treatable with the Peak Wellness blends, it is expected that airway obstruction will gradually diminish with time, ultimately leading to relief and possible elimination of the apnea machine. This is an important opportunity to reduce the crutch-like dependence on external devices, since many people don't tolerate the sleep apnea machines very well, especially over long periods of use.
10. Should I clear my nostrils with saline or similar solutions in order to better inhale the blends?
If the nostrils are completely blocked, a person could indeed open the airways quickly with saline or other nasal solutions. However, steam from the diffuser pointing directly at the nostrils (or the Breathe inhaler positioned within the affected nostril as well as the opposite nostril) will achieve a similar effect, although a little slower.
11. Can the H2EO diffuser clear a smoky environment alone, or should an air purifier be used in addition?
The H2EO diffuser acts as a very small air purifier, since dust, smoke, and other particles are filtered through the water (and trapped by it) due to the action of the fan at the base of the unit. However, this is not sufficient for significant air pollution levels, which removes a much greater amount of pollutants (including formaldehyde and ammonia gasses) per hour of operation. Upon diffusion, the fractionated Peak Wellness blends become tiny molecular particles that will not be trapped by an air purifier in any significant amount which could be used concomitantly. However, using aromatherapy essential oils in addition to the active molecular blends could cause dissemination of oily particles, which may accelerate the clogging of the air purifier over time.
- Anti-Oxidant to promote peak wellness
- Balance to maintain a strong immune response
- Breathe to support the respiratory wellness
2. Can the three Peak Wellness inhalers be used together?
Yes, they can. However, please remember that Balance and Anti-oxidant are taken for preventative purposes and are therefore more discretional (can be taken whenever desired, not essential for daily use), depending on a person's level of commitment to wellness (high commitment equals higher level of use). Breathe, on the other hand, is essential for anyone experiencing respiratory challenges, and is therefore less discretional. Dr. T personally uses all three regularly, but tends to focus more on the first two when he is not in an airplane or in a stressful, crowded, potentially "infectious" situation.
3. Any advice as to the method of inhalation/exhalation when using the inhalers?
Deep diaphragmatic inhalation (when inhaling, the belly expands outward while avoiding movement of the chest, shoulders, and neck muscles) is always recommended since our goal is to deliver the therapeutic substances to the capillary-rich alveoli (the small sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged). Exhalation is simply the effort-free release of the pressure that built up within the abdomen during the inhalation phase. Keep the mouth closed while inhaling (!). You may insert the inhaler into the nostril and block the other nostril to increase potency, but open the mouth during exhalation to release the air though the mouth, if you want to avoid faster drying of the active agents within the inhaler.
4. How can I deliver the active ingredients within the inhaler into the mouth and throat?
Since nasal inhalation bypasses the oral cavity, there are instances where additional oral delivery is desirable (i.e. sore throat, hoarseness, post nasal drip) to increase the therapeutic dose within the mouth, throat (oro-pharynx), and vocal cords/voice box (larynx). In these situations, you can use your inhalers orally by pursing your lips (air-tight) around the inhalers and inhaling through the mouth, then exhaling through the nose to benefit the entire respiratory tract.
It is also beneficial in these instances to administer the liquid blends (when available) directly into the mouth at three to five drops (or more, if you can tolerate the flavor) per half a teaspoon of olive oil or coconut oil. If the taste of the liquid is too strong, it may be diluted in a greater amount of oil. Allow the mixture to remain in the mouth for ten to twenty seconds, and then swallow in small sips.
5. Can the different liquid Peak Wellness blends be mixed in the Ultrasonic H2EO diffuser? If yes, how?
Ideally, you should use three to five drops of each of the three blends per night for a total of 9 to 15 drops, although any other desired combination would be beneficial. During times of low indoor humidity, dry atmosphere, or open windows, use higher doses since the blends will be consumed faster in these situations. Also, use higher amounts to address greater respiratory challenges more effectively. Experiment to find the best dose for your specific respiratory or immune challenge.
6. Can I add regular aromatherapy oils to the active Peak Wellness blends in the H2EO diffuser?
If you wish to "flavor" the diffusion with your favorite aromatherapy, use only two drops of the typical (non-fractionated) essential oil of your choosing (e.g. Lavender, Rosalina, etc.) per 9 to 15 drops of the highly active (fractionated) blends. Make sure you use only essential oils from reputable manufacturers who abide by stringent organic growing and processing protocols - ideally companies who manufacture their own products entirely (!), in pristine environments they control completely, such as Plant Extracts International (the Australian manufacturers of the Peak Wellness blends). Remember that the greatest therapeutic action is achieved by the three fractionated, highly-active Peak Wellness blends, and that adding essential oils in minute amounts is only for the purpose of a desired added aroma and its reported benefits (including mood enhancing properties).
7. If there is water left in the diffuser in the morning, should I replace it?
Just add water as needed and clean the machine once a week according to the instructions manual. Within that week, you can simply add the Peak Wellness blends every night as described in question 5.
8. What modes are recommended for the H2EO diffuser?
During the night, continuous non-stop diffusion (mode I), set at medium volume (level II) is generally recommended. This will usually provide sufficient diffusion potency and the added Peak Wellness drops will usually last all night, although this depends on the ambient humidity and other conditions (see question 5). If greater respiratory challenges are present, high volume diffusion rate (level III) may be more desirable by increasing the number of Peak Wellness drops added before bedtime. For diffusers placed in a bathroom to combat mold associated with humidity during a shower or a bath, mode II may be used (whereby the diffuser will stop after 2 hours of continuous diffusion). Modes III, IV, or V, which provide increasingly longer diffusion time (and therefore increasingly lower therapeutic concentrations), can also be used in places where conservation of the active Peak Wellness blends is desired for longer periods. For example, mode V (and low diffusion rate level I) may be sufficient in bathrooms with limited ventilation (and mild potential mold formation), requiring only minimal use of the blends over a long period of time. In slightly humid basements, mode IV may be needed. In a moldier, more humid basement mode III may be necessary, at a low to medium diffusion rate. Experiment with your various home environments to maximize the conservation of Peak Wellness blends in each diffusion area.
9. Can the H2EO diffuser serve as a replacement for sleep apnea machines?
Sleep apnea machines work by providing positive air pressure, which is a completely different mechanism of action from that of the diffuser. Both approaches may be used together to the individual’s benefit. In cases where the apnea is caused by or aggravated by pathogenic elements that are treatable with the Peak Wellness blends, it is expected that airway obstruction will gradually diminish with time, ultimately leading to relief and possible elimination of the apnea machine. This is an important opportunity to reduce the crutch-like dependence on external devices, since many people don't tolerate the sleep apnea machines very well, especially over long periods of use.
10. Should I clear my nostrils with saline or similar solutions in order to better inhale the blends?
If the nostrils are completely blocked, a person could indeed open the airways quickly with saline or other nasal solutions. However, steam from the diffuser pointing directly at the nostrils (or the Breathe inhaler positioned within the affected nostril as well as the opposite nostril) will achieve a similar effect, although a little slower.
11. Can the H2EO diffuser clear a smoky environment alone, or should an air purifier be used in addition?
The H2EO diffuser acts as a very small air purifier, since dust, smoke, and other particles are filtered through the water (and trapped by it) due to the action of the fan at the base of the unit. However, this is not sufficient for significant air pollution levels, which removes a much greater amount of pollutants (including formaldehyde and ammonia gasses) per hour of operation. Upon diffusion, the fractionated Peak Wellness blends become tiny molecular particles that will not be trapped by an air purifier in any significant amount which could be used concomitantly. However, using aromatherapy essential oils in addition to the active molecular blends could cause dissemination of oily particles, which may accelerate the clogging of the air purifier over time.
