Proverbs 27:9

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, so a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend. Proverbs 27:9

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Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is one of the top 10 reasons for Americans to visit the doctor.  Peak season is Fall and Winter.  Symptoms include persistent cough with or without upper respiratory symptoms (sore throat, nasal congestion, headache, increased sputum production, and fever).  Most cases are caused by viruses including:  influenza, RSV, and adenovirus.  Other causes include bacterial infection, smoke or dust allergy or asthma. 

Melting a styro-foam cup.

A friend told me the essential oils dissolve petrol chemicals and that if you put a drop of essential oil into a styro foam cup it will disintegrate. So yesterday, I tried it.
A drop of Raven went into a styro foam cup with a bit of water. After about 20 minutes, indeed the cup had a large hole and the water spilled over the counter top.
So, those unwanted petrol chemicals in our body may have no chance against these powerful therapeutic grade essential oils.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A holistic approach

I have come across the words “complimentary” and “holistic” in reference to essential oil use in modern medicine. These terms have some truth in them as they tell us the oils are used as a part of a whole in dealing with health issues. I’ll give you an example regarding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Peppermint on Headache

In 1994, German researchers proved that topically applied Peppermint oil relieved tension headache.  A second study by the same author was done in 1996 and found that topical Peppermint oil was as effective as Tylenol®.

Both studies were cited by the American Academy of Family Physicians as evidence for safe and effective treatment for tension headache relief. 

Aromatherapy in Hospice

For at least a decade, people have been extolling the medicinal benefit of essential oil use however the rave is now being realized in medical literature through quality scientific research.  In other words, what people have been saying for years is now supported by the medical communities’ ways and means of measurement and proof.  An example of this is found in the research done on aromatherapy in Hospice.

Low back Pain

Low Back Pain.

Most Americans suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives. Therefore low back pain is one of the most common reasons for a trip to the doctor. Low back pain (LBP) can range from severe to mild. It may debilitate enough to require surgery however this happens only in a small percentage of back pain sufferers. This article will focus on acute low back pain (less than 6 weeks), review both serious and common causes, and outline treatment options.

Lavender Study

Lavender studies bring surprising results.
In a 30 minute vigilant test (testing concentration) Lavender oil but not its component linalyl acetate increased reaction times vs control.  This seems contradictory to the proven effect of sedation or relaxation of lavender.  Peppermint but not l-menthol was also shown to increase reaction times.

Peppermint for headache and irritable bowel syndrome

Peppermint has been proving to work for headache and irritable bowel syndrome (and of course nausea).  Here are a three medical article in support of peppermint use.

1. Physician reads research article and tries peppermint...
2. The research info he read.
3. American Family Physician Journal on Peppermint

Incontinence treatment: Step 1

Treatment for stress, urge or mixed incontinence starts with non-pharmacological and non surgical treatments.

Weight loss: 10% weight loss can improve incontinence by 50%.