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Essential oils 101 - BC1976 - 01-22-2017
Hi guys, so I guess I will write my first post since doing the introduce yourself post.
I think I've finally gotten to the point that I would like to try and use some Alternative forms of Medicine. So what I'm hoping to get from this is a little bit better knowledge of, first, Essential Oils.
I'm thinking about purchasing my first diffuser or radiator or however I can begin to use these oils.
1. What are some of the basic oils that I should obtain my first time around? I know this is a very general question but, I guess what I'm asking for is, what are some of the oils that I can buy, so I see some of their benefits of in a very short period of time. I am, unfortunately one of those that needs to see quick responses so that I can continue using something.
2. What I am looking for are some oils that promote pain relief, calmness, relaxation. In the future, I would also like to get some that promote fat loss and metabolism boost.
3. What are the some of the things that I should look for when purchasing the oils themselves? Scott, I'm not sure if you remember any but since I am in Tucson, can you think of any places locally. I know it's been some time since you were here.
Thank you for any help or advice you can provide,
Brian Cowley
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RE: Essential oils 101 - Alexander92 - 01-28-2017
Hi,
what kind of oils you are using at the moment?
My Basic oils are:
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
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RE: Essential oils 101 - Scott Stevenson - 01-29-2017
BC,
I'd go to New Life Health Center and speak with them. They have business cards for a number of practitioners there in town who specialize in various forms of alternative therapies.
The Young Living brand of essential oils (and their diffusers) are a good place to start. (Their online guide will help you find what you might like.)
I'd not expect essential oils in and of themselves to be a primary driving force in promoting fat loss or elevating metabolism, but the oils can help with relaxation, ease in falling asleep, have anti-microbial effects, etc. (E.g.. if you're dieting and have trouble sleeping, the oils could help with that.)
Alexander - BC's asking about oils derived from various plants that are used in small amounts for medicinal purposes, rather than dietary oils used in larger amounts that contribute significantly to one's macronutrient intake.
-S
RE: Essential oils 101 - BC1976 - 01-29-2017
(01-28-2017, 10:43 AM)Alexander92 Wrote: Hi,Thanks for the reply Alexander. I will look into those too
what kind of oils you are using at the moment?
My Basic oils are:
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
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(01-29-2017, 12:19 AM)Scott Stevenson Wrote: BC,Much appreciated Scott
I'd go to New Life Health Center and speak with them. They have business cards for a number of practitioners there in town who specialize in various forms of alternative therapies.
The Young Living brand of essential oils (and their diffusers) are a good place to start. (Their online guide will help you find what you might like.)
I'd not expect essential oils in and of themselves to be a primary driving force in promoting fat loss or elevating metabolism, but the oils can help with relaxation, ease in falling asleep, have anti-microbial effects, etc. (E.g.. if you're dieting and have trouble sleeping, the oils could help with that.)
Alexander - BC's asking about oils derived from various plants that are used in small amounts for medicinal purposes, rather than dietary oils used in larger amounts that contribute significantly to one's macronutrient intake.
-S
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RE: Essential oils 101 - BC1976 - 02-19-2017
(01-29-2017, 12:19 AM)Scott Stevenson Wrote: BC,
I'd go to New Life Health Center and speak with them. They have business cards for a number of practitioners there in town who specialize in various forms of alternative therapies.
The Young Living brand of essential oils (and their diffusers) are a good place to start. (Their online guide will help you find what you might like.)
I'd not expect essential oils in and of themselves to be a primary driving force in promoting fat loss or elevating metabolism, but the oils can help with relaxation, ease in falling asleep, have anti-microbial effects, etc. (E.g.. if you're dieting and have trouble sleeping, the oils could help with that.)
Alexander - BC's asking about oils derived from various plants that are used in small amounts for medicinal purposes, rather than dietary oils used in larger amounts that contribute significantly to one's macronutrient intake.
-S
I just got back from New Life and although I did not get one of their diffusers, or oils, I did get a blend of flower essences to help with joint pain and muscles. My shoulders have been an issue back to my puberty years; MULTIPLE subluxations in both shoulders. Lately, my left has been the bane of my existence.
Anyway, back to what I bought. The brand name is Siddha cell salts and flower essences. I did speak to an employee, Jawana Cox.
Active Ingredients:
Calc Fluor 12x
Calc Phos 12x
Holly 5x
Hornbeam 5x
Kali Sulph 6x
Mag Phos 12x
Nat Phos 6x
Nat Sulph 6x
Oak 5x
Silicea 12x
Inactives:
Comfrey
Dandelion
Four Leaf Clover
Pear
Red Ginger
Rose of Sharon
Scarlet Fritillary
Sour Grass
Strawberry
Uses:
Pain in back in extremities
Inflamation of joints
Swelling around tendons and joints
Pain in limbs
I had been going to ATI Physical therapy for numbness in my ring/pinky fingers on both hands. We tried stretches of the neck, shoulder joint and traction (6-10lbs) for four weeks.
Although the numbness issue was greatly improved, shoulder pain improvement was minimal at best. Let's see if this stuff helps, hell it could be a placebo, I don't care. I just want my shoulders to stop feeling like they are swimming and start to feel stable again.
RE: Essential oils 101 - Scott Stevenson - 02-20-2017
BC,
Have you been prescribed rotator cuff strengthening exercises?...
-S
RE: Essential Oils 101 - BC1976 - 02-20-2017
(02-20-2017, 12:17 AM)Scott Stevenson Wrote: BC,Oh yeah. I was given exercise bands for home use, stretches to perform both for chest and neck. Their belief was that I had been focusing on chest for so long, (gynocomastia, no steroid use here) that my pecs were rounding my shoulders forward and possible impingement, either in my shoulders or neck. They also felt that I was not holding my neck properly when going heavy on certain exercises.
Have you been prescribed rotator cuff strengthening exercises?...
-S
I was also diagnosed with issues with either my C4/C5 vertebrae, possibly both.
Yeah, I've gotten my self into a bit of a mess
RE: Essential Oils 101 - Scott Stevenson - 02-20-2017
(02-20-2017, 02:48 AM)BC1976 Wrote: Oh yeah. I was given exercise bands for home use, stretches to perform both for chest and neck. Their belief was that I had been focusing on chest for so long, (gynocomastia, no steroid use here) that my pecs were rounding my shoulders forward and possible impingement, either in my shoulders or neck. They also felt that I was not holding my neck properly when going heavy on certain exercises.
I was also diagnosed with issues with either my C4/C5 vertebrae, possibly both.
Yeah, I've gotten my self into a bit of a mess
Gyno surgery is covered by insurance in some cases.
-S
RE: Essential Oils 101 - BC1976 - 02-21-2017
(02-20-2017, 11:51 PM)Scott Stevenson Wrote:Lucky for me I was able to get the surgery. However, the doctor in my opinion was not interested in really taking care of the issue. Of course, maybe it's not fair for me to say because I am not a physician; all that was removed was the breast bud which is directly under the nipple. He did not remove any of the surrounding material or mass.
Gyno surgery is covered by insurance in some cases.
-S
RE: Essential Oils 101 - Scott Stevenson - 02-22-2017
(02-21-2017, 02:51 AM)BC1976 Wrote: Lucky for me I was able to get the surgery. However, the doctor in my opinion was not interested in really taking care of the issue. Of course, maybe it's not fair for me to say because I am not a physician; all that was removed was the breast bud which is directly under the nipple. He did not remove any of the surrounding material or mass.
Sometimes Docs will divvy up the procedure into that which is specifically removal of breast tissue vs. liposuction / sculpting of the area.
Also, there is a risk of having prolapsed nipple if too much tissue it taken out, so some Docs leave some tissue in place to prevent that from happening. (B/c of this, some guys will diet down as much as possible to leave only breast tissue in place so the surgeon has a black n' white target for tissue excision.)
-S