Whenever I come across new and important health information I feel obligated to share it. I met an amazing man who had cancer and who is married to a woman now undergoing cancer treatments. I have researched a little on natural remedies in cancer, but his take really hit me hard and made me realize that there are a lot of misconceptions out there. I want to share some statistics he gave me with you.
Your chance at surviving cancer if you do nothing - 18%
Your chance at surviving if you do no modern medicine and only natural/herbal remedies - 20%
Your chance at surviving if you use modern medicine (i.e. surgery to cut out tumor, chemo, etc.) - 80%
Your chance at surviving if you use modern medicine and natural remedies at the same time - 60%
Your chances if using natural remedies for healing during intervals not on chemo - unknown (under research)
He spoke of people saying all kinds of things to do. "Drink lemon juice once a day to be healed" or "Take colloidal silver every day." He had taken the colloidal silver previous to being diagnosed but still got cancer so these comments were a joke. Then he spoke of a common remedy he had found for cancer tumors called a black salve. There are many different types of black salve, but the one he spoke of essentially burns the top layers of skin, causing new skin to grow and though people say they can see the tumor fall off, that is really just dead skin. There is no way to know if it burned deep enough to eliminate the tumor partially, completely, or not at all. It is a dangerous game to play with no diagnostic tools.
I realized many people, possibly even including myself, have had a misconception that natural remedies give a higher potential for living than chemo and medical approaches. The only misconception I think he may have had was that natural remedies could be more harmful than good. This is far from the truth. The one thing to remember to up your chances of recovery is to not mix natural remedies with chemo. Get those medical checkups and use what will help with recoveries, but hold of on using any natural remedy be it essential oils, homeopathy, or herbs, while on chemo and 2 weeks before and after. You wouldn't want to undo parts of the job the chemo needs to do. There is a lot of new research being done in this area with great results.
After listening to many doctors on the subject I am grateful to know where the boundaries are for both natural care and for modern medicine. I will say that the absolute best oils for cancer in my opinion, that have been researched the most, are wild orange oil and frankincense oil. Its been found that after 6 weeks of use tumors will stop growing and in some cases reverse in size. In the research it seemed like the reversal of the tumor was very much dependent upon the genetic DNA code, however the discontinuation of more growth was pretty standard. Even I was able to get rid of a lump on my chest that was causing me so much pain that simply lifting my arm nearly caused me to fall over in pain. Mixing certified pure wild orange and frankincense oil and putting a few drops each on the lump 3 times a day for 4 days was enough for the pain to cease and the lump to completely disappear for me. At this point maybe I would recommend getting that doctor apt for a diagnosis still, but doing this in the meantime while waiting for the appointment. That way at least you can have a greater chance at slowing any potential progress while trying to get a diagnosis (and if your lucky it will change the diagnosis before you get it).
Stories like his make me so grateful for modern medicine. It is true that if we are the absolute healthiest possible and certain factors are met that cancer cannot live in our bodies. It is also true that in general it is nearly impossible to meet every single factor in our polluted and nutrient deficient societies, not to mention the fast paced stressors and emotional states that bring more risk. That doesn't mean we can't try to be our healthiest or prevent life threatening health problems like cancer. His doctors said that care has never been more advanced and easy on people. People still get sick during chemo, but not nearly to the same degree, and their chances of living are much higher.
So here I leave you... a mixed answer. Yes, its safe most of the time, depending on the remedy used and when you use it. No, its not safe during, right before, or right after chemo or radiation treatments; actually counteracting the chemo's effectiveness. I personally think we could all nearly rid our society of cancer if we were to rid our society of stress, pollution, and ultra processed, chemical, colarant, flavorant, and other unnatural additives or types of foods. Whole foods, super foods, organic, raw, probiotic & enzyme rich, etc. These are the types of foods that will prevent our cells from going crazy and getting cancer along with reducing stress, and reducing the rest of our toxin load from our household products and all the pollution. If we all work together for cleaner environment, eating, & home products then, at the least, this world would be a much healthier place to live.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Teething Kids
So right now I have 2 teething kids. My 4 year old girl is getting her big kid teeth right behind her baby teeth instead of under them and my 10 month old is getting her first baby teeth in front on top and bottom. Every time a new tooth for my baby breaks through the gums she bleeds and cries. There is also a lot of crying from the pain in between breaking through and that's not to mention the runny noses that come with the teething.
I went to a class on babies, pregnancy, and birth using essential oils about a week ago and learned so much. The care provider teaching talked about how something like 90% of early childhood ailments were from teething and some things to prevent those conditions. I took what she said to heart and decided to try a few new things.
In the past I've given my babies homeopathic teething tablets I got from Target, homeopathic Roman Chamomile from the health store (which I loved but am out of), and gum numbing cream (which just made my kids mad).
I ended up using an essential oil blend called Serenity that has Roman Chamomile, Lavender, and Vanilla; which smells divine. It was actually really soothing for Daisy and really fun for me. :) I added a drop to a a small amount of carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil) in my palm and then rubbed it along her entire jaw line and chin, all the way to behind her ears. I also rubbed a little on the base of her neck. Then, to help with her teething runny nose, I put 1 drop of the essential oil blend called Breathe on the base of her neck with a little carrier oil.
This new trick is awesome. It helps her pain so much and her symptoms go away for much longer spans of time than with any of the other things I've tried.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Oil Healed My Cut!
Friday, April 26, 2013
My Little Miracle
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Essential Oils a Scam? Part 1
I stumbled upon an article yesterday that surprised me. Are essential oils a scam just to make an extra buck for someone? Simple answer... NO! There is nothing untrue about the power that these oils have to stimulate healing and other natural health benefits. More complicated answer... SOMETIMES! :)
I knew little to nothing about essential oils 4 years ago and am so glad I discovered them. My caregiver for my second child's pregnancy introduced me to diffusing oils when I was put on bed rest. They were very relaxing and though I do not think they are the reason I was able to go off bed rest after 2 weeks, they definitely helped and gave my family many other benefits.
One of my favorite reasons to diffuse the oils was that certain oils have traits that help them to kill any bad bacteria in the air making it less likely for our family to get sick. I enjoyed diffusing them so much that I decided to do some extra research. As I read books and research from so many different places I fell more in love with the amazing power of essential oils.
When I read about people saying that there is no research done on essential oils it is kinda funny to me. There is more literature and research out there than people seem to realize... and its a lot. For a list of a bunch of resources see my other post called "Research On Essential Oils?" where I put a few of my favorite references along with a longer list of research based more strongly on scientific and medical studies.
Most people I talk to don't know that in France the Medical Doctors actually prescribe Pharmaceutical Essential Oils. I found this so interesting because here in America they are not even close to being covered on any type of insurance program and its rare to see them in a doctors office. It turns out that in France there was a lot of research done on the level of their effectiveness vs. other pharmaceuticals and in this they looked heavily on what chemical compounds the essential oils contained. All oils contain these components (though in different amounts - therefore giving different results according to the ailment and what is used for its medicinal therapy): Phenols, Aldehydes, Estragol, Ketones, Monoterpenes, and Monoterpene Alcohols. These components in proper dosages cause chemical reactions that can help jump start the body into healing. The french government decided that if it was being prescribed than they needed all the oils to follow very strict guidelines for these components. Sadly, when the oils are altered (even when it is for a good cause) it actually does not work as effectively as the unaltered oil does according to the literature and research by Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.
Essential Oils have been around for thousands of years, really since the first plant grew. They are truly the "essence" or "being" of the plant that they come from. Hence the name essential. If plants did not contain these oils within themselves they literally would not have an immune system to survive and would die off. This is why it is such an amazing thing. We get to help our immune system and body by providing help from an alternate form of an immune system. I know that may sound kind of silly, and it is simply my own interpretation from all my research, but it is very true that using outside elements such as certain oils, food, and herbs (all derived from plants by the way) can help strengthen our immune systems greatly.
On that same note, everything that is taken into our bodies should be taken with a strain of caution and some research. Yes, people seem to show less side effects from using essential oils than from using pharmaceuticals. However, that does not mean that one should not need to gain some knowledge about what they are doing before they do it. If you are on a medication than there are many oils that won't react with a lot of many medications, but there are some that will react badly. This is why it is so important to become well informed and talk to your doctor. Most doctors in America don't know much about essential oils and therefore are afraid of using them. This is why it is nicer to have a Naturopathic Physician. They are trained and have the authority to give pharmaceutical & natural prescriptions (although these doctor visits and their natural prescriptions aren't covered by insurance here in America yet).
Also there are some oils that are not good for people. They can be very harmful instead of helpful. I will definitely post a list of these in the future, but it is important to inform oneself before the use of any oils or any other type of care too (be it natural or medically based care). When purchasing oils be very careful. Laws for essential oils have a lot of loop holes. ...Continue Reading in Part 2...
To Read Part One Click Here: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 2
To Read Research on Essential Oils Click Here: Research on Essential Oils
Essential Oils have been around for thousands of years, really since the first plant grew. They are truly the "essence" or "being" of the plant that they come from. Hence the name essential. If plants did not contain these oils within themselves they literally would not have an immune system to survive and would die off. This is why it is such an amazing thing. We get to help our immune system and body by providing help from an alternate form of an immune system. I know that may sound kind of silly, and it is simply my own interpretation from all my research, but it is very true that using outside elements such as certain oils, food, and herbs (all derived from plants by the way) can help strengthen our immune systems greatly.
On that same note, everything that is taken into our bodies should be taken with a strain of caution and some research. Yes, people seem to show less side effects from using essential oils than from using pharmaceuticals. However, that does not mean that one should not need to gain some knowledge about what they are doing before they do it. If you are on a medication than there are many oils that won't react with a lot of many medications, but there are some that will react badly. This is why it is so important to become well informed and talk to your doctor. Most doctors in America don't know much about essential oils and therefore are afraid of using them. This is why it is nicer to have a Naturopathic Physician. They are trained and have the authority to give pharmaceutical & natural prescriptions (although these doctor visits and their natural prescriptions aren't covered by insurance here in America yet).
Also there are some oils that are not good for people. They can be very harmful instead of helpful. I will definitely post a list of these in the future, but it is important to inform oneself before the use of any oils or any other type of care too (be it natural or medically based care). When purchasing oils be very careful. Laws for essential oils have a lot of loop holes. ...Continue Reading in Part 2...
To Read Part One Click Here: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 2
To Read Research on Essential Oils Click Here: Research on Essential Oils
Essential Oils a Scam? Part 2
To Read Part One Click Here: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 1
To Read Part One Click Here: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 1
To Read Research on Essential Oils Click Here: Research on Essential Oils
An essential oil from the market may say 100% pure essential oil, but in actuality it is not pure. There are tests given on oils to actually know if they are pure: Gas Chromatography testing along with testing on Specific Gravity, Optical Rotation and Refractive Index. If there is a warning that the oil should not be taken internally be very wary of its purity and safety levels. The ones that are Food Grade Truly Pure Essential Oils are the ones that are safest to use. In America there are very few companies that are truly pure. Why does it really matter and how do they get away with saying 100% if its not 100% that oil? This was my question for a while, as I used the cheaper oils from the market that I knew were not as pure (only for external and distilling uses though). More research on this topic led me to learn that when the plants are taken to derive oils from them they are actually placed into lots of chemicals. These chemicals force the plant to produce more oil than what is naturally possible without them, causing the un-pure essential oils to contain toxic chemicals that do not need to be listed on the label. Hence the don't eat warning. These chemicals may also be harmful for use externally and when distilled so be careful. My two favorite brands of essential oils that are "Food Grade Pure" and that I've put some research into are DoTerra and TRUessence as you can see in some of the other sections of this site.
Once I became more comfortable using the oils as a mother they helped my family so much. We went through a time period when my 2 oldest kids pretty much constantly were re-catching whooping cough. Those of you who have dealt with this sickness before probably know how dangerous and scary it can turn out to be for children ages 3 and 1. I was so worried and found out from our doctor that this disease was a viral infection. Antibiotics don't do anything for viral infections so I was on my own with doing other nutritional things. I did some research and found out that Food Grade Pure Oregano is an amazing essential oil that not only boosts the immune system but also helps fight and kill off both bacterial and viral infections. This was my answer. One drop in a big glass of water, swished around, dumped out, then re-filled with more water (so very dilluted). I put that in a squirter thing, gave them a dose of the oregano water 3 times a day, and it made it so that instead of a 10 day sickness, it became only a 3 day sickness. That year they caught 10 or so strains of that same whooping cough, and now I feel like a pro at getting rid of it quick and easy.
As I've said before and I'll say again though in another post YOU have the power to heal YOU! Nothing else can ultimately heal you besides you, other things can help your body kick into gear to heal itself though, and that is what we ultimately want from any care, including essential oils. Essential Oils are something that help push our body closer to a state of internal strength. They do things for us physically & emotionally, and on the sidelines can also effect us spiritually & psychologically for the better.
In conclusion, there are essential oil scams out there, but the scams are not from the Food Grade Essential Oil distributors, but rather the distributors of cheep chemically derived oils from local markets and health stores. Just make sure to do your research on each brand and distributor before spending your hard earned money, then enjoy all the numerous benefits of using truly pure essential oils.
As I've said before and I'll say again though in another post YOU have the power to heal YOU! Nothing else can ultimately heal you besides you, other things can help your body kick into gear to heal itself though, and that is what we ultimately want from any care, including essential oils. Essential Oils are something that help push our body closer to a state of internal strength. They do things for us physically & emotionally, and on the sidelines can also effect us spiritually & psychologically for the better.
In conclusion, there are essential oil scams out there, but the scams are not from the Food Grade Essential Oil distributors, but rather the distributors of cheep chemically derived oils from local markets and health stores. Just make sure to do your research on each brand and distributor before spending your hard earned money, then enjoy all the numerous benefits of using truly pure essential oils.
To Read Part One Click Here: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 1
To Read Research on Essential Oils Click Here: Research on Essential Oils
Research on Essential Oils?
Because so many people say that there is no research or any medical or scientifically based rational reason to use essential oils I decided to surpass their ignorance by posting a list of some of the available research and books that have been done that I have come across. By ignorance I mean that these people are uneducated on this subject and have not actually looked for the research (which is why I'm giving it here as an easier way for everyone to look it up). There is much more than this out there, but if you're looking for a good start to some great research and information than this is an amazing start.
A few of my favorite references for essential oils:
Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy - By Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide To The Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalismd - By Julia Lawless
500 Formulas for Aromatherapy: Mixing Essential Oils for Every Use - By Carol & David Schiller
The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils: The Science of Advanced Aromatherapy - By Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.
Nature's Farmacy: A guide for the use of essential oils for healthy living - By Lorene Davies
Modern Essentials - By AromaTools (great reference for uses, chemistry, and lab researched information in textbook form)
--Then there will be the book that I am working on writing as well, so keep watching for that! :)
A longer list of some more medically & science based references on essential oils:
Carson, C.F., Hammer, K.A., and T.V. Riley. “Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil: A review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties.” Clinical Microbiology Reviews 19, (2006): 50-62.
Carson, C.F., Cookson, B.D. et al. “Susceptibility of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus-aureus to the essential oil of melaleuca-alternifolia.”Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 35, (1995): 421-4.
Klevens, R.M., Morrison, M.A., et al. “Invasive methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections in the United States.” Journal of the American Medical Association 298, (2007): 1763-71.
Warnke, P.H., Becker, S.T., et al. “The battle against multi-resistant strains: Renaissance of antimicrobial essential oils as a promising force to fight hospital-acquired infections.” Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, May 25, 2009.
Caelli, M., Porteous, J., et al. “Tea tree oil as an alternative topical decolonization agent for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.” Journal of Hospital Infection 46, (2000): 236-7.
Lehrner, J., Marwinski, G., et al. “Ambient odors of orange and lavender reduce anxiety and improve mood in a dental office.” Physiology and Behavior 86, (2005): 92-5.
Field, T., Field, T., et al. “Lavender bath oil reduces stress and crying and enhances sleep in very young infants.” Early Human Development 84, (2008): 399-401.
Spirling, L.I., and I.R. Daniels. “Botanical perspectives on health peppermint: more than just an after-dinner mint.” The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health 121, (2001): 62-3.
Kite, S., Maher, E., et al. “Development of an aromatherapy service at a cancer centre.” Palliative Medicine 12, (1998): 171-80.
Maddocks-Jennings, W., and Jenny M. Wilkinson. “Aromatherapy practice in nursing: literature review.” Journal of Advanced Nursing 48, (2004): 93-103.
Baratta, M.T., Dorman, H.J., Stanley, G.D., et al. “Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of some commercial essential oils.” Flavour and Fragrance Journal 13 (1998): 235-44.
Nakamura, A., Fujiwara, S., Matsumoto, I., et al. “Stress repression in restrained rats by (R)-(-)-Linalool inhalation and gene expression profiling of their whole blood cells.” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57, no 12 (2009): 5480-85.
Warnke, P.H., Sherry, E., et al. “Antibacterial essential oils in malodorous cancer patients: clinical observations in 30 patients.” Phytomedicine 13, (2006): 463-7.
Eccles, R., Griffiths, D.H., et al. “The effects of D and L isomers of menthol upon nasal sensation of airflow.” The Journal of Laryngology and Otology 102, (1988): 506-8.
Warnke, P.H., Becker, S.T., et al. “The battle against multi-resistant strains: Renaissance of antimicrobial essential oils as a promising force to fight hospital-acquired infections.” Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 37, (2009): 392-7.
Brady, A., Loughlin, R., et al. “In Vitro activity of tea-tree oil against clinical skin isolates of miticillin-resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci growing planktonically and as biofilms.” Journal of Medical Microbiology 55, (2006): 1375-80.
Caelli, M., Porteous, J., et al. “Tea tree oil as an alternative topical decolonization agent for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.” Journal of Hospital Infection 46, (2000): 236-7.
Groves, Bob. “Healing’s Sweet Scent.” The Record August 1, 2006.
Edwards-Jones, V., Buck, R., et al. “The effect of essential oils on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus using a dressing model.” Burns 30, (2004): 772-7.
Modern Essentials A Contemporary Guide to The Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils, Spanish Fork, UT: Abundant Health, LLC. (2009) 6-18
David K. Hill, DC., Nature’s Living Energy: A Personal Guide to Using Essential Oils. Sound Concepts (2007) 59-71
D. Gary Young, ND., Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide. Essential Science Publishing (2003) 1-27, 44-45
David Stewart, Ph.D., D.N.M., The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple. Care Publications (2005) 6-10, 51,
doTERRA Intl, LLC. “Essential Oils and Healthcare” Orem, UT (2009) 1-10
Robins, Jo L. Wheeler, R.N., M.S., A.N.P. “The Science and Art of Aromatherapy”. Journal of
Holistic Nursing. http://jhn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abtract/17/1/5 (1999) 5-6, 14
BBC NEWS. “Essential oils ‘combat superbug’”. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/6471475.stm (2007) 1
BBC NEWS. “Aromatherapy oils ‘kill superbug’”. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/4116053.stm (2004) 1-2
McUsic, Teresa. “Fort Worth Hospital Incorporates Aromatherapy”. http://news.nurse.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080728/SC02/107280044 (2008) 1-2
Click Here to Read: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 1
Click Here to Read: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 2
A few of my favorite references for essential oils:
Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy - By Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide To The Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalismd - By Julia Lawless
500 Formulas for Aromatherapy: Mixing Essential Oils for Every Use - By Carol & David Schiller
The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils: The Science of Advanced Aromatherapy - By Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.
Nature's Farmacy: A guide for the use of essential oils for healthy living - By Lorene Davies
Modern Essentials - By AromaTools (great reference for uses, chemistry, and lab researched information in textbook form)
--Then there will be the book that I am working on writing as well, so keep watching for that! :)
A longer list of some more medically & science based references on essential oils:
Carson, C.F., Hammer, K.A., and T.V. Riley. “Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil: A review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties.” Clinical Microbiology Reviews 19, (2006): 50-62.
Carson, C.F., Cookson, B.D. et al. “Susceptibility of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus-aureus to the essential oil of melaleuca-alternifolia.”Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 35, (1995): 421-4.
Klevens, R.M., Morrison, M.A., et al. “Invasive methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections in the United States.” Journal of the American Medical Association 298, (2007): 1763-71.
Warnke, P.H., Becker, S.T., et al. “The battle against multi-resistant strains: Renaissance of antimicrobial essential oils as a promising force to fight hospital-acquired infections.” Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, May 25, 2009.
Caelli, M., Porteous, J., et al. “Tea tree oil as an alternative topical decolonization agent for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.” Journal of Hospital Infection 46, (2000): 236-7.
Lehrner, J., Marwinski, G., et al. “Ambient odors of orange and lavender reduce anxiety and improve mood in a dental office.” Physiology and Behavior 86, (2005): 92-5.
Field, T., Field, T., et al. “Lavender bath oil reduces stress and crying and enhances sleep in very young infants.” Early Human Development 84, (2008): 399-401.
Spirling, L.I., and I.R. Daniels. “Botanical perspectives on health peppermint: more than just an after-dinner mint.” The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health 121, (2001): 62-3.
Kite, S., Maher, E., et al. “Development of an aromatherapy service at a cancer centre.” Palliative Medicine 12, (1998): 171-80.
Maddocks-Jennings, W., and Jenny M. Wilkinson. “Aromatherapy practice in nursing: literature review.” Journal of Advanced Nursing 48, (2004): 93-103.
Baratta, M.T., Dorman, H.J., Stanley, G.D., et al. “Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of some commercial essential oils.” Flavour and Fragrance Journal 13 (1998): 235-44.
Nakamura, A., Fujiwara, S., Matsumoto, I., et al. “Stress repression in restrained rats by (R)-(-)-Linalool inhalation and gene expression profiling of their whole blood cells.” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57, no 12 (2009): 5480-85.
Warnke, P.H., Sherry, E., et al. “Antibacterial essential oils in malodorous cancer patients: clinical observations in 30 patients.” Phytomedicine 13, (2006): 463-7.
Eccles, R., Griffiths, D.H., et al. “The effects of D and L isomers of menthol upon nasal sensation of airflow.” The Journal of Laryngology and Otology 102, (1988): 506-8.
Warnke, P.H., Becker, S.T., et al. “The battle against multi-resistant strains: Renaissance of antimicrobial essential oils as a promising force to fight hospital-acquired infections.” Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 37, (2009): 392-7.
Brady, A., Loughlin, R., et al. “In Vitro activity of tea-tree oil against clinical skin isolates of miticillin-resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci growing planktonically and as biofilms.” Journal of Medical Microbiology 55, (2006): 1375-80.
Caelli, M., Porteous, J., et al. “Tea tree oil as an alternative topical decolonization agent for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.” Journal of Hospital Infection 46, (2000): 236-7.
Groves, Bob. “Healing’s Sweet Scent.” The Record August 1, 2006.
Edwards-Jones, V., Buck, R., et al. “The effect of essential oils on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus using a dressing model.” Burns 30, (2004): 772-7.
Modern Essentials A Contemporary Guide to The Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils, Spanish Fork, UT: Abundant Health, LLC. (2009) 6-18
David K. Hill, DC., Nature’s Living Energy: A Personal Guide to Using Essential Oils. Sound Concepts (2007) 59-71
D. Gary Young, ND., Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide. Essential Science Publishing (2003) 1-27, 44-45
David Stewart, Ph.D., D.N.M., The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple. Care Publications (2005) 6-10, 51,
doTERRA Intl, LLC. “Essential Oils and Healthcare” Orem, UT (2009) 1-10
Robins, Jo L. Wheeler, R.N., M.S., A.N.P. “The Science and Art of Aromatherapy”. Journal of
Holistic Nursing. http://jhn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abtract/17/1/5 (1999) 5-6, 14
BBC NEWS. “Essential oils ‘combat superbug’”. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/6471475.stm (2007) 1
BBC NEWS. “Aromatherapy oils ‘kill superbug’”. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/4116053.stm (2004) 1-2
McUsic, Teresa. “Fort Worth Hospital Incorporates Aromatherapy”. http://news.nurse.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080728/SC02/107280044 (2008) 1-2
Click Here to Read: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 1
Click Here to Read: Essential Oils a Scam? Part 2
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
YOU Have The Power to Heal YOU!
I think it is very important for people to know something about how our bodies heal. Whether using natural health "cures" or using a pharmaceutical drug that comes out of a lab prescribed by a doctor, the things you use are never what actually cure you of your ailment.
Yes, thats what I said, NOTHING outside of you can ever CURE you!
Our bodies are incredible things. They have built in defense mechanisms and fighting capabilities to be able to recover from anything that comes their way. Sometimes it needs a kick start from outside sources however. This is when things that have medicinal properties are so nice, like herbs, tinctures, essential oils, and other "natural remedies." Some of these natural remedies have therapeutic properties that help the cells start functioning better and can even kill off some of the bacteria or viral infections for us while allowing our bodies to kick in for the end result.
When people resort to pharmaceutical care for themselves they are essentially trying to do the exact same thing as people who resort to natural care. They are using something to try to get rid of an ailment, and that thing has medicinal therapeutic properties. The difference here is that the pharmaceutical "cures" use methods that are damaging to the future health but get rid of the symptoms you see on the surface. For example Antibiotics kill not only the bad bacteria, but the good bacteria thats needed in our bodies. It may rid us of the symptoms from 1 infection of bad bacteria but what happens when there is not enough good bacteria to protect and help our bodies run effectively?
Good bacteria is such a profound idea, because our society thinks so negatively about most bacteria. The truth of the matter is our bodies desperately need it. The good bacteria helps our immune system along with a lot of other systems in our bodies to run up to par. Getting rid of them is not the best option.
The other thing that I truly believe is that we are all children of a living God. That is an amazing thing! He put us on this earth that was created for us. He created everything here for our use. The plants and animals, everything! He wanted us to succeed and be happy. The fact that the herbs help our bodies kick into gear is not a scam or a fluke, it is the way God designed them, and he doesn't make mistakes. When we take a chemically derived pharmaceutical we are not only taking something that is not naturally created, which many cringe at, but are also only taking one element of healing that some scientist found. That is not the way God created or intended our world. There is so much in the combinations within our plants that is unknown about why certain properties are combined. When only certain aspects of therapeutic agents are used, such as in pharmaceuticals, there are many more unwanted side effects. The healing actually seems to occur more quickly and fully, with less side effects, when the used item has not been chemically altered such as in pure essential oils, herbs, etc.
In conclusion to this post, YOU have that power to heal YOU. Ultimately you are in charge and in control of you and your families healthcare. The actions you take every day to improve your health and wellbeing are the biggest things that will help you be healthy and when you get an ailment you can use something to kick start your body back into gear so that YOU will heal YOU! No matter what you take natural or not (and I am obviously partial to the natural because I've seen it work better with my own eyes along with doing a lot of research into the scientific studies of essential oil therapy), nothing will ever ultimately cure you besides simply you.
Yes, thats what I said, NOTHING outside of you can ever CURE you!
Our bodies are incredible things. They have built in defense mechanisms and fighting capabilities to be able to recover from anything that comes their way. Sometimes it needs a kick start from outside sources however. This is when things that have medicinal properties are so nice, like herbs, tinctures, essential oils, and other "natural remedies." Some of these natural remedies have therapeutic properties that help the cells start functioning better and can even kill off some of the bacteria or viral infections for us while allowing our bodies to kick in for the end result.
When people resort to pharmaceutical care for themselves they are essentially trying to do the exact same thing as people who resort to natural care. They are using something to try to get rid of an ailment, and that thing has medicinal therapeutic properties. The difference here is that the pharmaceutical "cures" use methods that are damaging to the future health but get rid of the symptoms you see on the surface. For example Antibiotics kill not only the bad bacteria, but the good bacteria thats needed in our bodies. It may rid us of the symptoms from 1 infection of bad bacteria but what happens when there is not enough good bacteria to protect and help our bodies run effectively?
Good bacteria is such a profound idea, because our society thinks so negatively about most bacteria. The truth of the matter is our bodies desperately need it. The good bacteria helps our immune system along with a lot of other systems in our bodies to run up to par. Getting rid of them is not the best option.
The other thing that I truly believe is that we are all children of a living God. That is an amazing thing! He put us on this earth that was created for us. He created everything here for our use. The plants and animals, everything! He wanted us to succeed and be happy. The fact that the herbs help our bodies kick into gear is not a scam or a fluke, it is the way God designed them, and he doesn't make mistakes. When we take a chemically derived pharmaceutical we are not only taking something that is not naturally created, which many cringe at, but are also only taking one element of healing that some scientist found. That is not the way God created or intended our world. There is so much in the combinations within our plants that is unknown about why certain properties are combined. When only certain aspects of therapeutic agents are used, such as in pharmaceuticals, there are many more unwanted side effects. The healing actually seems to occur more quickly and fully, with less side effects, when the used item has not been chemically altered such as in pure essential oils, herbs, etc.
In conclusion to this post, YOU have that power to heal YOU. Ultimately you are in charge and in control of you and your families healthcare. The actions you take every day to improve your health and wellbeing are the biggest things that will help you be healthy and when you get an ailment you can use something to kick start your body back into gear so that YOU will heal YOU! No matter what you take natural or not (and I am obviously partial to the natural because I've seen it work better with my own eyes along with doing a lot of research into the scientific studies of essential oil therapy), nothing will ever ultimately cure you besides simply you.
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