Essential Oils - Convincing the Skeptical

[ixexhhcy]

I don't know a whole lot about essential oils, but what I do know I love. I have been researching oils and other natural/alternative healing methods (including Reiki, acupuncture, Raindrop, etc) for both humans and horses. A relative of mine works a lot with natural/alternative healings and has been a great resource.

As I was talking with my boyfriend tonight I was reading a book about essential oils (Desk Reference to Essential Oils) and the uses of Peppermint. I thought it was really neat information so I shared it with my boyfriend. Right away he starts going on about how most of these studies are true, they don't really work, etc.

I told him that it only makes sense to use nature when dealing with our bodies. He responded, "How is lavender natural to our body". He ended up dropping it (saying he couldn't get the words out right) so I didn't have to argue anymore.

I don't necessarily want him to practice these methods, but I want him to know more about it and how it really does work.

What can I do? What should I say? Any good articles, advice, tips, facts, etc that I can give him?

Thanks

 

[Spollonissuen]

The proof is in the pudding,keep up with your reading there is loads of informationand research around .Aromacaring is a website mainly dedicated to use of oils in the field of autism and learning disabilities but the links section is extensive.Also there is a website by the renowned Martin Watt with much of his own research into the oils.Althoughi dont always agree with his views i respect his knowledge.Bide your time.My partner was exactly the same,until he needed my help was feeling rotten with nowhere open.......ah the realisation!!
what i would suggest to you is if you love the oils enough,get on an aromatherapy course,then you can use the oils safely...good luck!

 

[wanoattancied]

One point you can make is that aromatherapy is not based on some mumbo-jumbo or wacky stuff. It works because of well-understood and analysed chemicals in the oils. So it's science - something most blokes can appreciate!

 

[Crystal?of?Iris]

And most of the allopathic medicines that are used today are chemical copies of plant cures - they are just much cheaper to make.

We also know that most research is funded by the drug companies who are all powerful. There are not many otherorganisations who can afford to fund large scale clinical trials, so clearly many of the results will be in their favour.

Also we don't always need to know how or why something works, just that it does.

Lesley

 

[mynameisqiana]

I agree with janec in that "the proof is in the puddin". You really have to use them to truly appreciate them. Start buying a few oils from reputable suppliers and start using them for yourself or around the house. Learn how to use them safely and how to dilute them.

I have a story to share about the wonders of lavender:
Several years ago, I owned a fragrance kiosk in a local mall. I had a neighbor that was very high strung and "screamed" at customers as they walked past supposedly to get their attention and get them to buy something. I call it 'screaming' but he called it selling. My own customers were actually put off by it, they said it distracted from the atmosphere of my space that was soothing and relaxing. A couple of months after he arrived, I made a personal candle with beeswax and lavender essential oil. I made it for my own space and to help to relax me during a long day at the mall. However, this candle had other benefits as well..as I was to soon find out.
About 30 minutes after I lit the candle, my neighbor calmed down as well. He sat in his chair and became really quiet! His tone became softer and after about an hour he fell asleep!!! I burned that candle for the next 4 hours and made lots of sales in peace that day. Did I dare wake him? No..of course not. Never did he know why he was feeling so peaceful. I think maybe he thought he was just tired. ..

I'm not advocating forcing essential oils on anyone, but by you using them he could get fringe benefits as well.

Daphne

 

[Joni ?s Chachi]

Ha Ha Daphne...that reminds me a good few months agofor a whole week i was very tired.Sleeping really heavily and waking up really drowsy.Feeling really lethargic in my workspace.A client came and commented on the unusual smell my therapy room had.....when i asked them to describe it to me i walked straight over to my oil shelf and picked up a bottle of valerian..........the lid had split and the aroma was in the air constantly.Changed the lid and no problems since!
Shows how you can affect everyone by using oils in the air.