Sunday, June 7, 2015

Absorbed by the Skin

Due to essential oils natural molecular composition, essential oils are easily absorbed by the skin and can be safely applied topically. Application of essential oils can have immediate, localized benefit to the target area of application.  The chemical structure of essential oils also allows them to be absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin for internal benefit throughout the body.


The per-cutaneous absorption of the essential oil of lavender from a massage oil was investigated. It was shown that lavender oil penetrates the skin of a human subject. Following topical application of Lavender, the subjects blood was drawn. Within 5 minutes there was found traces of linalool and linalyl acetate as the main constituents of lavender oil in the blood of the subject. After 20 minutes, it was shown that the maximum concentration of Lavender in the blood was met. After 90, most of the Lavender was eliminated. 

http://journal.scconline.org/pdf/cc1992/cc043n01/p00049-p00054.pdf



Absorbed by the Skin

Essential Oils in the News

California
Fox 5 (San Diego) – Using Essential Oils to make safe home-made cleaners


Florida
WKMG 6 (Orlando) – Oil Pulling: Finding Best Oil to use
ABC 7 (Naples) – Taking a Look at Essential Oils


Hawaii
OC16 (Honolulu) – Sports People Hawaii, an essential oil journey


Idaho
Fox 9 (Boise) – Alternative Medicine with Essential Oils


Missouri
KSDK NBC5 (St. Louis) – Essential Oils: Are They Safe?


Montana
KTVH NBC12 (Helena) – The Use of Essential Oils


North Dakota
NBC 5 (Bismark) – TODAY: Benefits of Essential Oils


New Mexico
2KASA (Alberqueque) – How Essential Oil Quality Affects Efficacy


Ohio
WSYX ABC11 (Columbus) – Essential Oils: Salvation or Snake Oil?
WOIO (Cleveland) – Essential oils quickly becoming the new diet craze


Tennessee
Fox 17 (Nashville) – Aromatherapy Reduces Work-Related Stress in Hospital


South Carolina
WHNS Fox (Greenville) – Essential Oil Increase in popularity


Texas
KHOU 11 (Houston) – Essential Oils Leaving Users Feeling Healthy & Happy
ABC 13 (Houston) – Uses of Essential Oils You Never Thought of

Fox 26 (Houston) – Healing Essential Oils
KTAB (Abilene) – Essential Oils Help Heal Body in Natural Ways


Utah
Fox 13 (Salt Lake City) – Spa Gift Ideas with Essential Oils


Vermont
Fox 44 (Montpelier) – Healthier Alternative with Essential Oils


Television


Dog Whisperer – Cesar Milan rubs lavender oil blend on a dog



Essential Oils in the News

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Test Post

Testing post


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Test Post

Cancer Patient"s Mood, Physical Symptoms and Quality of Life Improve with Aromatherapy

Palliative Care


Wilcock A, Manderson C, Weller R, et al. Does aromatherapy massage benefit patients with cancer attending a specialist palliative care day centre? Palliative Medicine. 18(4):287-90, 2004.


In this randomized controlled trial, 46 cancer patients were randomized to conventional day care alone or day care plus weekly aromatherapy massage using a standardized blend of oils for four weeks. Due to a large number of withdrawals, only 11 of 23 patients in the aromatherapy group and 18 of 23 in the control group completed all four weeks. Mood, physical symptoms and quality of life improved in both groups. There was no statistically significant difference between groups in any of the outcome measures. Despite a lack of measurable benefit, all patients were satisfied with the aromatherapy and wished to continue



Cancer Patient"s Mood, Physical Symptoms and Quality of Life Improve with Aromatherapy

Antioxidant Protection and Healing Benefits of Clove Oil

By Ashley Stone


June 2015 Publication in Natural Awakenings


Free radicals create cellular damage and start a process known as oxidation, where fatty acids stored in cell membranes and body fat become rancid. This can lead to a hardening of the arteries and can damage cellular DNA. This causes improper cell replication and cell mutations which are the early stages of cancers. Excessive amounts of free radicals also leads to premature aging, diabetic complications and inflammation. The body requires a certain number of free radicals to act as messengers to activate the body’s defenses. However, when free radicals are left unchecked by antioxidants the immune system suffers.


Clove is proven to be a powerful antioxidant and cell protector, particularly for the liver and kidneys. It is one of the most important herbs in traditional medicine, having a wide spectrum of biological activity. Research at Department of Pharmacology, University College of Medical Sciences, in Delhi, India have discovered that clove essential oil increases the primary, as well as secondary humoral immune response due to its incredible blood purification properties. Humoral immunity deals with infectious agents in your blood and body tissues. Clove oil discriminately attacks germs, cleansing your body from harmful toxins and microbes such as candida and ringworm. Compared to the commercial antifungal drugs available over-the-counter, clove oil serves as a safe and inexpensive treatment.


Clove, the spice, has been discovered to help prevent adult onset diabetes by tripling insulin levels, thereby keeping the blood sugar levels under control. Including cloves in your daily diet can prevent the onset of diabetes. The essential oil can help with nerve damage caused by diabetes. Increasing blood circulation, cloves enhance the body’s metabolism.


Cloves are one of the highest sources of manganese. Vital for metabolism, manganese contributes enzymes, promotes bone strength, and also adds to clove’s high ORAC antioxidant value, which is over 10 million! Most other antioxidants don’t even come near this level. An ounce of clove oil has the antioxidant capacity of 450 lbs of carrots, 120 quarts of blueberries or 48 gallons of beet juice!


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Clove essential oil’s major phytochemical is eugenol which has been shown to prevent toxicity from environmental pollutants like carbon tetrachloride, prevent cancer, particularly digestive tract cancers and reduce joint inflammation. Used as an antiseptic in oral infections, it inhibits bacteria. It can also help prevent colds and flu, and act as an expectorant, making it easier to cough up phlegm.  It can ward off mosquitoes and can be effectively used to treat cuts, fungal infections, burns, wounds, and bruises. Clove oil can help with male reproductive problems and can help men with pre-ejaculation issues. Research shows treatment with clove oil decreased depression and enhanced muscle coordination, similar to that exhibited by psychostimulant drugs. Clove essential oil can relieve mental exhaustion, encourage sleep, prompt dreams and create a sense of protection and courage.


Methyl salicylate found in clove oil, offers natural pain relief, that has been used to make drugs such as aspirin and can be effective for everything from toothaches to painful menstrual periods.


Keep in mind that the oil is very strong and can cause irritation if used in its pure form. Dilution is recommended when used topically. I only recommend essential oils that have been multiple third party tested for purity and potency.



Antioxidant Protection and Healing Benefits of Clove Oil