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Discuss POLITELY. Agree or disagree, but stop fighting. It's a discussion. Keep up the fighting and this entire thread will go POOF. As if it never happened.
WHO is telling anyone that "it's always safe to ingest an EO?" You are making untrue claims. No one is telling people that every essential oil is safe to ingest. It says right on the doTerra bottles if it is a "supplement" or not (meaning ok to ingest).
There are literally thousands of similar posts from MLM oil salesladies suggesting adding oils to food and drinks and rubbing them on pets. What's on the bottle and what the ground troops are spouting are two very different things.
I'd like to keep the discussion on the proper use of the oils, not the uneducated people who use the oils in ways that are not recommended.
I have put 1-2 drops of Grapefruit in water. I have put 1-2 drops of On Guard under my tongue when I started getting a cold (it went away). I take DoTerra supplements every day that contain oils. My friend also took the same oil supplements and her doctor was so pleased with how they improved her health that she took her off her statins.
There is a learning curve to using oils, just like anything else. Most articles state that oils are being used by nurses and doctors in hospitals. I think that's good. Not everyone has the allergic reactions that are highlighted in the article. We may be allergic to other things, doesn't mean everything needs to be controlled tightly by the government.
I'd like to keep the discussion on the proper use of the oils, not the uneducated people who use the oils in ways that are not recommended.
I have put 1-2 drops of Grapefruit in water. I have put 1-2 drops of On Guard under my tongue when I started getting a cold (it went away). I take DoTerra supplements every day that contain oils. My friend also took the same oil supplements and her doctor was so pleased with how they improved her health that she took her off her statins.
There is a learning curve to using oils, just like anything else. Most articles state that oils are being used by nurses and doctors in hospitals. I think that's good. Not everyone has the allergic reactions that are highlighted in the article. We may be allergic to other things, doesn't mean everything needs to be controlled tightly by the government.
Exactly.
In the article with the pictures - who in their right mind would keep using something that is giving them a rash? You have to have common sense.
There is a lot of information on the web on each oil.
Some oils cannot be taken internally.
Some oils create photosensitivity.
Etc., etc.
I believe they are powerful "healing properties" that we are fortunate to have to address mental, emotional, physical, and even spiritual issues.
Yes, there's information about the oils on the internet but not all of it is reliable. If someone really wants to treat using EOs, they should consult with a licensed naturopath. Not self diagnose and self-medicate.
I'd like to keep the discussion on the proper use of the oils, not the uneducated people who use the oils in ways that are not recommended.
I have put 1-2 drops of Grapefruit in water. It.
If you have any risk of breast cancer or if it runs in your family, it might not be a good idea to use grapefruit oil at all.
Also from Livestrong, "Grapefruit interacts with dozens of drugs, raising levels of the drugs in the bloodstream. " And that's just grapefruit. Grapefruit oil, which is highly concentrated, could have an even worse effect.
OMG . . . so much fear . . . I have a collection of probably a couple of hundred - I use them all neat. I use Frankincense on my face. I have never had a problem with any oil. I use oils that I know are pure.
So many scared, terrified people.
And if I used Frankincense or lavender on MY face, I would end up in the ER like the person in that article... just because something doesn't give you a reaction, that doesn't mean it's safe for everyone! OP only said to "be careful," which is good advice. I know my allergies, so wouldn't even try, but some folks aren't aware of an allergy until after the fact.
FYI: This is why most products recommend a patch test before use.
And if I used Frankincense or lavender on MY face, I would end up in the ER like the person in that article... just because something doesn't give you a reaction, that doesn't mean it's safe for everyone! OP only said to "be careful," which is good advice. I know my allergies, so wouldn't even try, but some folks aren't aware of an allergy until after the fact.
FYI: This is why most products recommend a patch test before use.
Of course! It's common sense that you would do a patch test if you have sensitivities.
Yes, OP, said to "be careful," then others came along and made accusations that "no one knows how essential oils interact with medications" and that some mysterious people are saying that everyone should wantonly take all essential oils internally (neither thing is true).
Note: For people considering using essential oils - use pure oils, research each oil before you use it, and do not take any oil internally unless you know it is specifically designated to be taken internally.
I think that's pretty much the gist of it. Also, people need to realize that natural doesn't always = hypoallergenic. You know those peddlers at the mall kiosks? When they get pushy with me I always say "no thanks, I'm allergic!" And when they respond with "but it's all natural," I tell them I'm allergic to nature. It's true, too.
There are literally thousands of similar posts from MLM oil salesladies suggesting adding oils to food and drinks and rubbing them on pets. What's on the bottle and what the ground troops are spouting are two very different things.
Ugh... but I'm even more offended by the #hashtag abuse. So annoying.
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Keep up the fighting and this entire thread will go POOF. As if it never happened.
