by Becky | Apr 13, 2016 | 2015, Botanicals, Essential Oils, Sleep
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Lavender essential oil, when inhaled for 5 days, significantly increased sleep quality and decreased daytime fatigue, and in addition, helped study participants feel refreshed upon wakening.
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by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2012, Breast Cancer, Essential Oils, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows lemongrass oil reduced the percent of mice given a cancer causing agent from 100% to 40% in breast cancer found. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2012, Essential Oils, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found an 81% decrease in itchy discomfort in pregnant women treated with peppermint oil. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2012, Brain Health, Essential Oils, Headaches
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The researchers determined that rubbing 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil on the upper lip at the first sign of migraine significantly improved headache in 74% of participants. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 30, 2013 | 2013, Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Essential Oils, Fats and Oils - General, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study determined that inhaling eucalyptus oil for 30 minutes significantly decreased pain after total knee replacement surgery and also significantly decreased blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 29, 2013 | 2012, Brain Health, Essential Oils
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study showed that rosemary aroma from the essential oil improved cognitive learning and decreased the amount of time to answer questions correctly. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2013 | 2009, Boswellia, Cancer, Essential Oils
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a cell study frankincense reduced the number of human bladder cancer cells. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 5, 2011 | 2011, Botanicals, Essential Oils, Stress
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Stress before surgery was reduced by 60% using lavender inhalation and pain intensity was reduced by 32% during needle insertion. (more…)