Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Two weeks of a combination of lemon and ginger oil aromatherapy significantly improved saliva production in the submandibular and parietal glands of participants undergoing radioactive iodine therapy. The incidence of thyroid cancer...
Peppermint Oil Shown to Help Chronic Itching
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A two-week topical application of peppermint oil significantly improved itching in the twenty-five participants with chronic pruritus compared to the control group. Chronic pruritus is the medical term for chronic itching, which can be...
Lavender Aromatherapy Decreases Menopausal Symptoms
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Lavender aromatherapy significantly reduced menopausal symptoms in the 100 participating menopausal Iranian women. The most common symptoms experienced by 80% of women in menopause include flushing, night sweats, fatigue,...
Topical Tea Tree Oil Helps With Severe Bacterial Infections
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A topical application of 10% tea tree oil significantly improved wound healing in the participating subjects with MRSA infected wounds compared to the control group. Bacterial infections that delay wound healing are a consistent...
Aromatherapy Decreases Anxiety Before Surgery
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects exposed to bergamot essential oil aromatherapy showed a greater reduction in preoperative anxiety than those in the control groups thus demonstrating the potential benefits of aromatherapy as part of a holistic...
Argan Oil Consumption Improves Skin Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 60 participating menopausal women, those who consumed 25 grams of argan oil for 2 months had a statistical improvement in skin elasticity compared to the control group which consumed olive oil. Our skin’s “healthy look” is...
Peppermint Oil Capsules Benefit Those With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 4 weeks of supplementing with peppermint oil, the 35 participating subjects experienced significant improvements in digestive symptoms that included decreased abdominal pain and discomfort, decreased abdominal bloating and...
Ambient Orange Scent Reduces Dental Surgery Anxiety
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 56 participating dental patients, those who inhaled orange fragrance in the waiting room prior to surgery and in the surgical room during surgery, had significantly lower pulse and breathing rates compared to the control group....
Eucalyptus May Benefit Those With COPD
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 220 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), those who supplemented with 600 mg of cineole per day significantly improved their breathing difficulties (exacerbations) by an average of 42.8% compared to...
New Study Shows Smell of Lavender Could Enhance Memory – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. This article discusses the benefits of essential oils, particularly lavender, for relieving a number of health conditions such as pain, anxiety, and insomnia. Most of us think that taking in a nice aroma is simply a pleasant...
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