MCHAD Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 My wife Has a friend on social media advertising this. It makes me so angry! I know several companies got in trouble with the FDA during the Ebola outbreak. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidpresentable Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 24 minutes ago, MCHAD said: My wife Has a friend on social media advertising this Mostly surprised by this word, actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAdamsPAC Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I just wish the clinic staff wouldn't bring that crap into the offices and rant about how wonderful it is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkertdm Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Frankly, the only essential oil is that butter flavored one that also doubles as a popcorn topping. I haven't tried sprinkling it on my head, but the day is still early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted November 26, 2018 Administrator Share Posted November 26, 2018 When in doubt, fight BS with real science. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/essential-oils/index.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Check 2 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I tell my patients that the best essential oil is olive oil used in small doses to cook vegetables.... whether infused with garlic or spices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatMan Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-wade Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/26/2018 at 11:53 AM, rev ronin said: When in doubt, fight BS with real science. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/essential-oils/index.cfm It should be noted that these were case studies on 3 boys, not necessarily established science, and things that need to be studied further to establish conclusions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I believe in lavender for relaxation and peppermint for nausea.I'm not too keen on the rest.I'll leave you with this: the mind is a mysterious and wonderful thing. Just don't discount the power of psychosomatism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted November 28, 2018 Administrator Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, delco714 said: I'll leave you with this: the mind is a mysterious and wonderful thing. Just don't discount the power of psychosomatism! Never. It's the entire reason the placebo effect works: The patient's belief that a knowledgeable, caring healer has provided a remedy to them is the basis of ALL medicine, ancient and superstitious on forward. Only modern, Western, reductionist medicine seems to have forgotten it. But by all means, we both need to 1) care for the patients AND 2) use remedies that actually, objectively, repeatably work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 The only essential oil, 2-3 times a year: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcan Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 https://www.wpr.org/la-crosse-ambulance-service-using-essential-oils-instead-opioids Speaking of the placebo effect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKPAC Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 5 hours ago, delco714 said: I believe in lavender for relaxation and peppermint for nausea. I believe in lavender as a paint color and peppermint as a candy in my Grandma's purse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Expand your horizon. I believe in lavender as a paint color and peppermint as a candy in my Grandma's purse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatMan Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 2 hours ago, LKPAC said: I believe in lavender as a paint color and peppermint as a candy in my Grandma's purse. In other words...evidence based medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKPAC Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 11/28/2018 at 5:15 PM, hmmmm3 said: In other words...evidence based medicine. Yes. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burritobenito Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 If you're feeling infuriated, some essential oil combinations can really help you relieve the stress caused by infuriation. I recommend patchouli and bergamot, or a more holiday oriented peppermint and pine. /sarcasm (oil combos legit smell good though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantenso Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBanner Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 11/25/2018 at 11:14 PM, MCHAD said: My wife Has a friend on social media advertising this. It makes me so angry! I know several companies got in trouble with the FDA during the Ebola outbreak. Thoughts? Sounds like you need some calming chamomile mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 The MAs at my clinic have the diffuse going some days, but we run it mostly for the pleasant smell. I typically counsel my patients of the scientific (lack of) evidence of essential oils, but tell them that if they anecdotally feel better (ie: lavender relaxes me) and are using the oils appropriately (ie. a diffuser not potent oils directly on skin)....then go for it. I'd rather them use lavender oil in their diffuser every night than pop a benzo if it helps to alleviate their symptoms. None of this "Flu vaccine in a bottle" nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entpac Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 They can be a trigger for an asthmatic, yet they are subject to exposure when they come to a clinic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 9:31 AM, BruceBanner said: Sounds like you need some calming chamomile mint. Nah, you need some of this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBanner Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Just now, CJAdmission said: Nah, you need some of this: Now you're talkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkth487 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 On 11/28/2018 at 10:47 AM, delco714 said: I'll leave you with this: the mind is a mysterious and wonderful thing. Just don't discount the power of psychosomatism! That's why good studies are placebo controlled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I'm eating a really delicious piece of peppermint cookie mild chocolate truffle while reading this thread. It is essential to my health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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