OrthOLEOrexia Nervosa - I have GOT it.





That's right Corrective oil-Consuming Disorder... I have got it!

All silliness aside-I habitually go to my oil box before I go to my doctor (after researching in my Modern Essentials book first, of course!)  In fact, all of the doctors I've spoken with have either completely shrugged off (some even discourage) essential oils, or they have already suggested a homeopathic remedy that has worked for me.  One doc who suggested Lemon balm (melissa) for anxiety, incidentally, was my OMT.  What did he have to lose--nothing.  When I went all Dr. Google on him and decided to buy an acme brand Lemon Balm because it WORKED so well-I decided to internet-research on about pain management.  He wasn't as crazy for that idea because, well, it would work him out of his own job.



  

Essential Oils, like empowerment through the pursuit of knowledge, are becoming a devastation to modern medicine.  (Ever googled your ailment-SCARY!) ANYWAY just ask my OMT specialist-I finally did wind up laying him off after discovering I can support my spine and back problems with oils. This is my personal choice-EO's can not magically re-align your spine, of course, so periodic visits are still necessary-but the pain associated with OMT work is definitely alleviated without having to go to my overly toxified medicine cabinet.  And when life gets excessively busy, it's also nice that a subtle injury doesn't have to turn into chronic pain before you can get in to see the Doc.

And for pennies per dose, coupled with sometimes IMMEDIATE results, who can argue that?

In my next blog, I will attempt to cite some research regarding drugs vs. oils.