Essential Oils

This topic was created in the Health forum by MyStarsShine on Monday, May 29, 2017 and has 15 replies.
I trained as an aromatherapist some years ago and swear by the oils. Lately I have been using peppermint oil a lot for pain relief (i have neck arthritis which results in moderate to intense head pain most days). It helps to manage the pain and I rarely need to take pain killers. I recently blended it with marjoram, lavender and black pepper and am finding it very helpful

I was interested to read this


"A study in Germany found that peppermint oil is just as effective as paracetamol when used to treat tension headaches. People who suffered from regular tension headaches applied peppermint oil to their forehead and temples every 15 minutes. The study showed that peppermint oil can help to relieve regular headaches without the side effects of frequently taking pain-killers"

Hmmmmmmm. Eva takes notes. My son had foot pain, rubbed it with Icy Hot then soaked his foot in Epsom salt. My mom has arthritis....My girlfriend suffers from migraine headaches....Eva take notes. Thanks Doll...

Hug cyber hugs!

Love,

Eva
Posted by EvatheDiva
Hmmmmmmm. Eva takes notes. My son had foot pain, rubbed it with Icy Hot then soaked his foot in Epsom salt. My mom has arthritis....My girlfriend suffers from migraine headaches....Eva take notes. Thanks Doll...

Hug cyber hugs!

Love,

Eva
You are welcome Miss smile

The blend of the four oils I mentioned is very powerful, moreso than the peppermint on its own. Very much helping with the pain



Posted by shakedown
Posted by MyStarsShine
Posted by EvatheDiva
Hmmmmmmm. Eva takes notes. My son had foot pain, rubbed it with Icy Hot then soaked his foot in Epsom salt. My mom has arthritis....My girlfriend suffers from migraine headaches....Eva take notes. Thanks Doll...

Hug cyber hugs!

Love,

Eva
You are welcome Miss smile

The blend of the four oils I mentioned is very powerful, moreso than the peppermint on its own. Very much helping with the pain





Good to know. Thank you.

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You are welcome smile

Yay I love essential oils!!!

Posted by LadyNeptune
Yay I love essential oils!!!

Ooooohh me too

I just bought an essential oil diffuser with coloured lights. I am burning grapefruit and melissa oils.....heaven smile

Posted by MyStarsShine
I trained as an aromatherapist some years ago and swear by the oils. Lately I have been using peppermint oil a lot for pain relief (i have neck arthritis which results in moderate to intense head pain most days). It helps to manage the pain and I rarely need to take pain killers. I recently blended it with marjoram, lavender and black pepper and am finding it very helpful

I was interested to read this


"A study in Germany found that peppermint oil is just as effective as paracetamol when used to treat tension headaches. People who suffered from regular tension headaches applied peppermint oil to their forehead and temples every 15 minutes. The study showed that peppermint oil can help to relieve regular headaches without the side effects of frequently taking pain-killers"

I do agree oil helping but they also smell!

I can't imagine applying peppermint oil on my head every 15 min at work!

People will not be happy!
Posted by Gemitati
Posted by MyStarsShine
I trained as an aromatherapist some years ago and swear by the oils. Lately I have been using peppermint oil a lot for pain relief (i have neck arthritis which results in moderate to intense head pain most days). It helps to manage the pain and I rarely need to take pain killers. I recently blended it with marjoram, lavender and black pepper and am finding it very helpful

I was interested to read this


"A study in Germany found that peppermint oil is just as effective as paracetamol when used to treat tension headaches. People who suffered from regular tension headaches applied peppermint oil to their forehead and temples every 15 minutes. The study showed that peppermint oil can help to relieve regular headaches without the side effects of frequently taking pain-killers"

I do agree oil helping but they also smell!

I can't imagine applying peppermint oil on my head every 15 min at work!

People will not be happy!
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Everyone I meet asks me "what is that lovely smell"

smile

Posted by -Roman-
Omg! I love essential oils. I get an order of YoungLiving oils in every month.

I love their auto ship features but you have to make sure you get on there and change your order in time or you'll receive the same shit you did last month.

I really love their hand sanitizer. I usually order a dozen every summer and I go through them quite quickly.

Putting essential oils into a diffuser is probably the best way I've found to use them. Some essential oils are really good at cleaning the air naturally in your home. I also use some in my washing machine because I use a hypoallergenic detergent with no scent I then use an essential oil to give it a light smell.

I also use them for cleaning. I'm trying to use more natural products for cleaning but it's hard to really feel satisfied with the effects of using natural products without a clean type of smell. I love lemon for that or rosemary.

Yes, they are fantastic.....did you ever use rosemary oil in hair shampoo and conditioner, it's great for dark hair

For cleaning I use lemon with some tea tree oil. We were taught at college that tea tree oil is like a hundred times more anti bacterial/anti septic than any other cleaning product

Posted by MyStarsShine
Posted by Gemitati
Posted by MyStarsShine
I trained as an aromatherapist some years ago and swear by the oils. Lately I have been using peppermint oil a lot for pain relief (i have neck arthritis which results in moderate to intense head pain most days). It helps to manage the pain and I rarely need to take pain killers. I recently blended it with marjoram, lavender and black pepper and am finding it very helpful

I was interested to read this


"A study in Germany found that peppermint oil is just as effective as paracetamol when used to treat tension headaches. People who suffered from regular tension headaches applied peppermint oil to their forehead and temples every 15 minutes. The study showed that peppermint oil can help to relieve regular headaches without the side effects of frequently taking pain-killers"

I do agree oil helping but they also smell!

I can't imagine applying peppermint oil on my head every 15 min at work!

People will not be happy!


Everyone I meet asks me "what is that lovely smell"

smile

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I see. You can place a drop and it's pleasant!

But rubbing on forehead and temples every 15min - I had rubbed my leg once - smelled all day and then after!

Are you talking diluted or right from the small bottle concentrated?
I am having pain between my shoulder blades closer to the neck.

I have spearmint and peppermint at home.

How do I use it so tomorrow people wouldn't jump when I come nearby?
Posted by Gemitati
Posted by MyStarsShine
Posted by Gemitati
Posted by MyStarsShine
I trained as an aromatherapist some years ago and swear by the oils. Lately I have been using peppermint oil a lot for pain relief (i have neck arthritis which results in moderate to intense head pain most days). It helps to manage the pain and I rarely need to take pain killers. I recently blended it with marjoram, lavender and black pepper and am finding it very helpful

I was interested to read this


"A study in Germany found that peppermint oil is just as effective as paracetamol when used to treat tension headaches. People who suffered from regular tension headaches applied peppermint oil to their forehead and temples every 15 minutes. The study showed that peppermint oil can help to relieve regular headaches without the side effects of frequently taking pain-killers"

I do agree oil helping but they also smell!

I can't imagine applying peppermint oil on my head every 15 min at work!

People will not be happy!


Everyone I meet asks me "what is that lovely smell"

smile

I see. You can place a drop and it's pleasant!

But rubbing on forehead and temples every 15min - I had rubbed my leg once - smelled all day and then after!

Are you talking diluted or right from the small bottle concentrated?
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I don't use peppermint neat, nor the citrus ones, they may irritate sensitive skin. I blend four or five drops in approx 30ml body lotion. I keep it in my handbag, also a bottle by the side of my bed. Check out the blend I mentioned in my first post.....I find that amazing

Posted by Prince_Pisces
I've been obsessed with avocado oil lately ❤ Coconut oil is too heavy for hot weather, so I've been using that instead ❤


Do you ever use essential oils, PP?. The oils you mentioned are called carrier oils

Posted by Reincarnation
What's the science behind these oils?
Hope this helps Rein, there is loads of reading matter out there smile


http://nuworldbotanicals.com/miscellaneous/science-behind-aromatherapy/

I usually wake up with a thumping headache and neck pain but since using the peppermint, black pepper, marjoram and lavender blend, they are much lessened. I have also been taking MSM for a few days, so it could be this too. Either way, i am impressed . smile