Pain - NSAIDS or Essential Oils?

A lot of people ask me what oils should they use for pain?  Well, that depends on what kind of pain you are talking about.  At the end of this blog is a very short list of some different types of pain and which oil to use.

Facts:
- About half of the world's population suffers from headaches.
- At least 1 out of every 4 Americans have experienced chronic pain.
- At least half of Americans who are 65 or older suffer from pain every day.
- NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are found in Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Advil, and Motrin.

I saw a video (below) about some astonishing facts about NSAIDS.
- Tylenol kills 7 people a month
- Toxic effects from NSAIDS and Acetaminophen is the 7th/8th most common cause of death.
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Excedrin, Panadol, Paracetamol) poisoning is the main cause of liver failure.
- There are over 100,000 Poison Control Center calls for Acetaminophen poisoning.
- There are over 600 OTC medications and prescriptions with Acetaminophen.

What oils to use for different types of pain:
- For tooth and gum pain, use clove oil.
- For muscular and skeletal pain, use balsam fir oil.
- For headaches, stomach pain, fever, bruises, pulled muscles, and inflammation, use peppermint oil.
- For wounds (scrapes, cuts), rashes, bruises, and pain caused by stress, use lavender oil.
- For muskoskeletal pain, arthritic/rheumatic pain, and joint pain, use wintergreen oil.
- For muscle pain, use marjoram oil.
- For tennis elbow, arthritis, and sore muscles, use PanAway oil - a blend of wintergreen, peppermint, helichrysum, and clove.

Many oils have cortisol-like properties like spruce.  Did you know that wintergreen is the precursor for aspirin?  It has at least 85% methyl salicylate (which is found in aspirin).  Neosporin will speed healing while reducing infection rates and scaring. However, Neosporin causes skin allergies on up to 20% of those who use it repeatedly.

The BEST thing about these oils is that they don't have side effects!

Check out this website for more info on pain: http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/essential-oils-for-pain.html

The oils mentioned above are only to be used if they are Grade A.  The information provided herein is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription for any disease or mental illness. The author, publisher, and distributors accept no responsibility for such use. Those who may be suffering from any disease, illness, or injury should consult with a physician.


For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net