Suppose modern western medicine was only used for severe illnesses like: heart disease, COPD, renal failure, multiple sclerosis, or cancer; would there be less sickness in the world if everyone used essential oils as the Ancient Greeks did to heal their bodies? Woodson Merrell, MD, director of integrative medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City; claims : “Patients like essential oils because they’re a remedy that is natural, effective and typically safe.” Over 10 million adverse reactions are reported every year from the FDA- approved over-the-counter and prescription drugs. More importantly; between 60,000 and 140,000 die each year from adverse drug reactions. …show more content…
Essential oils are multi-dimensional because of their natural ability to heal and restore the body to a healthy balance. Lifestyles today are very hectic; therefore, essential oils will help to relieve the stress and return the body to feeling more relaxed because they are a wonderful natural tool to improve the body's physical and physiological health needs. There are many things to take into consideration before using essential oils; it is important to check the labels to verify that they are indeed : high quality, and 100% therapeutic grade. Some companies are deceitful, for they sell fragrance oils, claiming that its essential oils; however, fragrance oils is not the same as essential oils because fragrance oils are cheap fillers that contains: paraffins and synthetic chemicals that can burn the skin. The only safety concern people should have with essential oils is if they are allergic to certain plant oils; therefore patients should be tested through an allergist specialist to determine if it’s safe for them to use. Essential oils are the true meaning of “flower power” because prescription drugs are only wonderful in a crisis situation, but nothing is as pure as God’s natural medicine, for God never made your body to accept and deal with these chemicals and antibiotics. Patients need to reap the benefits of essential oils for their : emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being by enhancing their own bodies’ ability to heal. What would the health of American citizens look like if doctors raised awareness in essential oils rather than making a profit on man-made poison that they call “prescription