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<blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 2740242" data-attributes="member: 24531"><p>Just like all "natural health" movements, (especially those that are currently so en vogue), there is mis information, wild claims, and radical skeptics all over the place. Obviously there are hundreds of essential oils and they have been used for hundreds and maybe even thousands of years by various cultures. Anyone who just automatically claims they are a scam is amazingly arrogant and dismissive of entire civilizations who've built much more than any forum troll ever will. It is not some "big secret" and there are plenty of studies on various oils that show things such as anti-microbial activity. It is a fact that certain essential oils kill bacteria and such...it is proven. </p><p></p><p>Having said that, it doesn't mean that essential oils would do everything somebody claimed they would when used on or in the human body. My wife and I have a diffuser and we put 10 drops of the generic theives oil in it and put it in the kids's rooms all night to let them breathe it in and to sanitize the room when they are sick. They seem to get well much faster from most common colds and respiratory infections. There is certainly no harm in it, but I am not currently all hard-core into mixing my own oils and putting it in carrier oils, etc...I usually just buy products that have them already mixed in for anythign beyond diffuser use. For example, there are some good chest rubs that are alternatives to Vicks and some good pain rubs that are alternatives to Deep Heat or Icy Hot. One of the BEST for that is OLBA's oil...the stuff is amazing for clearing nasal passages, chest, and for sore muscles...</p><p></p><p>I tried to give a fair assessment and am expecting attacks from the usual crew who will ignore any fairness and treat me as if I think essential oils cure cancer LOL...The truth is, I am not an expert on them, but I do believe they have usefulness for people and are probably less harmful than chemical medicines but should not be used to ignore conventional treatment when it is warranted. Just watch out for radicalism on both sides of the issue and you'll be okay.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sh00ter, post: 2740242, member: 24531"] Just like all "natural health" movements, (especially those that are currently so en vogue), there is mis information, wild claims, and radical skeptics all over the place. Obviously there are hundreds of essential oils and they have been used for hundreds and maybe even thousands of years by various cultures. Anyone who just automatically claims they are a scam is amazingly arrogant and dismissive of entire civilizations who've built much more than any forum troll ever will. It is not some "big secret" and there are plenty of studies on various oils that show things such as anti-microbial activity. It is a fact that certain essential oils kill bacteria and such...it is proven. Having said that, it doesn't mean that essential oils would do everything somebody claimed they would when used on or in the human body. My wife and I have a diffuser and we put 10 drops of the generic theives oil in it and put it in the kids's rooms all night to let them breathe it in and to sanitize the room when they are sick. They seem to get well much faster from most common colds and respiratory infections. There is certainly no harm in it, but I am not currently all hard-core into mixing my own oils and putting it in carrier oils, etc...I usually just buy products that have them already mixed in for anythign beyond diffuser use. For example, there are some good chest rubs that are alternatives to Vicks and some good pain rubs that are alternatives to Deep Heat or Icy Hot. One of the BEST for that is OLBA's oil...the stuff is amazing for clearing nasal passages, chest, and for sore muscles... I tried to give a fair assessment and am expecting attacks from the usual crew who will ignore any fairness and treat me as if I think essential oils cure cancer LOL...The truth is, I am not an expert on them, but I do believe they have usefulness for people and are probably less harmful than chemical medicines but should not be used to ignore conventional treatment when it is warranted. Just watch out for radicalism on both sides of the issue and you'll be okay. [/QUOTE]
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