July 2013 Moms

Oils in place of medicine

andrea0418andrea0418 member
edited September 2014 in July 2013 Moms
Essential oils seem to be the new thing. Do you use them? Topically, orally, inhale, infuse....

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  • Is it a popular thing everywhere? I've just recently heard about all these oils. I'm in PA.
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  • andrea0418andrea0418 member
    edited September 2014
    valstulas said:

    Why wouldn't you just go to a doctor?

    My 2nd cousin gave me a pamphlet. Apparently oils cure/fix/treat just about anything according to them. Headaches, colds, fever, teething, insomnia.... Not things you would go to the dr for.
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  • Yes it's doterra @Audrey1787‌

    Wintergreen is deadly to children. @EAGUIRRE2‌
  • Also there are many that aren't safe for pregnancy. I'm skeptical. Ive researched and used samples of many.
    I can say that peppermint did take my headache away.
    As far as them curing major diseases/chronic illnesses, I'm not sure.
  • Step MIL's sister uses them and swears by them. Step BIL (her nephew) makes fun of her for it all the time.
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  • I have rosacea. It got really bad with all the hormones or something. The dermatologist said she wants me to be done with nursing before I can take medicine for it. Since it was medium to severe, she was going to put me on oral antibiotics for 6 months plus topical antibiotics. That did not sit well with me. I did research and started using lavender oil. While it probably would have worked a lot quicker with antibiotics, my face is almost rid of the stuff after probably 5 months of regular use. Plus, I still nurse and I haven't killed off the good bacterial with all the antibiotics. It's important to stay informed and do your own research.

    I don't think oils should replace all medicines, but some of them do help. I also think they are quite potent and should be researched. Kind of like herbs, a lot of people think they are safe since they are natural but there is very little regulation.
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  • I use a lot of thieves both topically and in my diffuser. My kiddos kicked a cold in just 2 days.
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  • Eucalyptus oil for congestion, tee tree for anti septic properties, lavender and patchouli for relaxation.

    But it's not like I don't go the doctor when I'm sick, or wash my hands with soap, or take Sudafed.
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  • I wish oils worked for migraines, but the smells alone would kill me.

    My anti-vax, crunchy friend is into them. Just saying.
  • We use a diffuser for lavender (calming) and peppermint (energy). I don't know it they really "work," but they smell good :) I bought the peppermint originally for headaches, but I haven't tried it yet. I'm not really sure why. I have frequent headaches. :-??
  • Some people I know use them and swear by them. I've Never used them but am not opposed to for non - serious health problems.
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  • I knew someone who tried to cure her uti with herbs and oils. She ended up in the hospital with a severe kidney infection. I'll stick with modern medicine. The only thing I'd use essential oils for is a nice relaxing lavender bath or something. But I haven't even done that in soo long.
  • I use lavender oil. It is quite stinky but it doesn't bring out a migraine. I have heard peppermint oil is good at the onset of a migraine. You just rub a drop on your wrists or something. Will have to try. I hate taking medicine for migraines since I usually end up throwing it up anyways.
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