| We have so many incredible products available to us | | | | you are using and what benefits you desire. First, |
| these days for healing after surgery and I believe | | | | essential oils can be burned as incense or heated |
| that anything we do to create more calm and peace | | | | over a burner to garner aromatic benefits. For |
| will create greater long term healing benefits. All too | | | | example, eucalyptus oil can be heated over a burner |
| often we overlook the simplest things such as our | | | | and inhaled to ease respiratory complications. |
| sense of smell or the healing power of touch. Each | | | | Second, oils can be diluted with another oil or lotion |
| play important roles in the process of complete | | | | and applied directly to one's skin. For example, tea |
| healing ~ both physically and mentally. | | | | tree oil can be applied to the skin as a mild antiseptic. |
| Essential oils have long been used in healing and in | | | | Third, they can be added to bath water. For |
| creating a sense of well being. You may find that | | | | example, lavender oil can be added to bath water |
| incorporating a few of these oils into your healing | | | | and used to both relax muscles and calm anxiety. |
| regimen after surgery will greatly enhance your | | | | Which essential oils do I use? |
| overall sense of well being, perhaps even speeding up | | | | There are many different kinds available and some |
| your recovery. | | | | share similar healing properties while others have |
| Below are Q & A's that answer some of the | | | | unique healing properties. Consult someone |
| most basic questions about Essential Oils. | | | | knowledgeable about essential oils and their uses to |
| Please note: Essential oils may interact with some | | | | decide which ones to purchase and how to use them. |
| medications that your doctor prescribes, so I highly | | | | Or you can research their uses on your own and try |
| recommend that you check with your doctor before | | | | some out until you decide which ones work best for |
| incorporating any new types or forms of alternative | | | | you. |
| treatments. | | | | Are there any risks associated with essential oils use? |
| What exactly is an essential oil? | | | | Yes, there are risks but they are all avoidable if you |
| These oils are concentrated liquids that contain | | | | know what you are working with. Some oils are toxic |
| aromatic compounds. They are extracted from | | | | if ingested. Some oils are photo sensitizers or can |
| various parts of plants including berries, leaves, and | | | | cause skin irritation, especially in their undiluted form. |
| flowers. One characteristic property of these oils is | | | | Some oils can cause airway spasms in people with |
| their fragrance. | | | | lung conditions. Pregnant women and children under |
| Can these oils aid in physical healing? | | | | the age of five should never use essential oils. The |
| Yes. Essential oils can aid in physical healing. Applied | | | | bottom line is that you should pay attention to all |
| topically, some oils offer antibacterial, | | | | warnings that come with each specific oil. |
| anti-inflammatory, or other benefits. | | | | Where do I purchase these oils? |
| Essential oils can also be utilized through | | | | High quality oils are widely available and affordable. |
| aromatherapy for mental and emotional healing? | | | | However, since there is no standard in place to |
| Yes. They can be used through aromatherapy to | | | | ensure product quality, it is a good idea to check out |
| beneficially affect one's brain. Certain oils stimulate | | | | each merchant's claims on the quality of their |
| the emotional centers of the brain. | | | | products before making a purchase. |
| How do I use essential oils? | | | | Using quality oils can help create a sense of well being |
| There are several methods for using these oils. | | | | after surgery and having a sense of well being is key |
| Which method you use depends on the kind of oil | | | | to a successful recovery and healing. |