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Confidence Is Gaining In Essential Oils As Valid Therapies
Erik V. Allen
Confidence Is Gaining In Essential Oils As Valid Therapies
By Erik V. Allen
Therapeutic use of essential oils in the alternative health and wellness arena is on the rise; more and more people are venturing beyond mainstream 'aroma' therapy and finding the value in pure, therapeautic grade volitile plant oils. Education regarding the efficacy of essential oils in treating certain illness has been hard to come by in the US, a symptom of much of the natural health, fitness and wellness industry. There is, in fact, legislation floating around Congress to limit your access to natural medicines, which may include essential oils. Why? Because the pharmaceutical companies in the highest-profit industry on earth, want your business. This is one reason has not gotten beyond the 'aroma' part, and why essential oils have yet to take their proper place in your holistic medical care. But they should, and here's a few reasons why...
There is an amazing disregard for natural healing in the mainstream media - despite the fact that so many of today's 'modern medicines' are derived directly from plant compounds. There are HUNDREDS of plants that are known to contain anti-cancer compounds, for example. Many of these without the side-effects of chemotherapy (it takes a skilled, knowledgeable naturopathic doctor to develop an effective personal protocol for this type of work, but success is certainly possible). This brings us to the amazing derision placed upon the science of Aromatherapy. is purely the science of therapeutic use, for physiological as well as psychological imbalances and disorders, of naturally-produced volatile aromatic plant chemicals. It may be that the term 'Aromatherapy' lends itself to being pigeon-holed into mystical 'new age' hocus-pocus, but in reality, it is simply the practice of using a particular class of natural compounds to improve one's health, wellness and well-being.
A backlash may be coming; more people are getting fed up with the high cost of healthcare and the soaring cost of prescription drugs. They are willing to investigate natural, inexpensive alternatives, particularly when 'proven' effective in the same arena as are modern pharmaceuticals. An important example is the use of Peppermint essential oil in treating irritable bowel syndrome. A study of 50 children comparing the effects of a common chemical preparation and peppermint oil capsules on alleviating their symptoms showed the peppermint oil to be drastically more effective, with fewer side effects, than the pharmaceutical drug. The nature of the essential oil is that it will eliminate bacteria causing disease symptoms, while leaving much-needed natural intestinal flora unharmed. This is the beauty of aromatherapy, and properly utilized natural medicines in general.
Another widely-published effect of a particular essential oil is that of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) for the treatment of oral and genital herpes. The herpes simplex virus, or HSV, is one that a patient is thought to have to live with for the rest of their lives once contracted. The virus remains dormant in the nervous system until times of stress reduce immune system function enough to allow recurrence of painful sores and legions. It's not fun, nor is it considered 'curable' by - aroma therapy candles
Chapter I.1 to Chapter I.13
The Yoga Sutras are THE classic text on yoga, explaining the whole of the practical philosophy and psychology that yoga students at differing stages of their development need to progress along their path towards peace, love and happiness.
Chapter I.14 to Chapter I.55
This, the second of 6 articles, comments on the last 38 verses of the first chapter of The Yoga Sutras.
Chapter II 1 to Chapter II.24
This, the third of 6 articles, comments on the first 24 verses of the second chapter of The Yoga Sutras.
Chapter II.25 to Chapter II.55
This, the fourth of 6 articles, comments on the last 31 verses of the second chapter of The Yoga Sutras.
Chapter III
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Chapter IV
This, the sixth of 6 articles, comments on the fourth chapter of The Yoga Sutras.
Patanjali Yoga Sutra (III-22)
This sutra is about the siddhi of knowing the time of death. Why should one like to know that? Our literature is full of stories where this siddhi is utilized. In real life there are incidents where dying people could know before hand their time of departu
Highest stage of enlightenment
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Samyama on sound
Each of us as human being operates in a frequency range of sound (20 cycles per sec to 20,000 cycles per sec.) beyond which we do not hear. This is called the ahata sabda (audible range).
aroma therapy candles - the American medical establishment. However, in many university studies performed in Germany, Lemon Balm (as well as other combinations of essential oils containing the same ant-viral compounds) has been shown very effective at reducing the pain, duration, and frequency of outbreaks through topical application. One professor has even proclaimed that repeated use before and during outbreaks can lead to complete remission of the disease. Again, to the rescue!
On the 'soft side' of essential oil use, that of inhalation or massage-based 'aroma' therapy, it is important first to note that MANY health professionals consider stress to be the number one cause of all disease. The body, lead by the mind, becomes overburdened in a variety of ways which lead to breakdown of particular systems (immune, circulatory, etc). Time and time again, Lavender and other essential oils have been reported by patients, even in controlled studies, to reduce stress levels. As the understanding of the mind-body connection to health and well-being grows, the importance of stress reduction techniques in natural health programs is coming to the forefront. Inhalation of essential oils is but one possible technique, but a powerful one at that. Upon comparison to Valium - the most ubiquitous of anti-stress agents in the Western world, a headline in the Journal of Essential Oil Research proclaimed "Lavender beats benzodiazepines" for stress reduction. This is one commonly-used anti-stress oil; there are many, many others - some people don't like Lavender, but the may like Neroli, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, or one of hundreds of other oils that may reduce stress and have 'downstream' effects of improved health and wellbeing.
Aromatherapy in a natural health, wellness and fitness regime is not a cure-all, miracle path to health, however. Like any other medicine or treatment, it has it's place, and should be used when it provides the best combination of safety and efficacy. How do you find out if essential oils can help you, your friends or your loved ones? Educate yourself! There are several wonderful books available on medical and clinical aromatherapy. Some will deal mostly with the psychological aspects, others mainly in treatment of infectious illness, and others touch on every conceivable application. Buy them, get them from your library, borrow them from friends - but educate yourself as much as possible, and find a degreed practitioner if need be. But most of all, give a chance. The particular class of plant compounds called 'essential oils', which just happen to smell nice, have as much validity as any other field of medicine, and deserves to be appreciated with the same respect. Whether they work for you is up to your own knowledge and dedication to the practice! Article Source: http://www.NewArticlesOnline.com The author is widely published on the subject of essential oils and supports their continued investigation as effective alternative remedies.
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