The gift given by the wise men to baby Jesus is not only an ancient oil used for religious ceremonies but also may be the hope for many patients that deals with cancer and its collateral damages.
Cancer is subject to multiple studies and still one of the most misunderstood diseases. Today, millions of people are living with cancer and many have had cancer and are battling with the secondary effects of the treatments that include, chemotherapy, type of drug that prevents cells to reproduce, radiation, surgery or combination. Cancer treatments presents side effects that include depression and decrease of the immune system to respond against infections; therefore, patients are at risk of any kind of complications during the treatment. Also
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Although its name has been changed several times during history, all cultures had depicted the same properties about the oil.
Frankincense oil properties have been described for many cultures as magic. According with the gospel of Matthew 2:11;“gold, frankincense (incense) and Myrrh were among the gifts to Jesus”. More than 52 references about the oil are in the Bible. Also, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism have used the oil to anoint members and welcome them into their spiritual life. According with many ancient texts the oil has been used not only for spiritual purposes but also as medicine. In books of Ancient Egypt Frankincense was thought to be sweat of God (Green, 1999), and some common uses of the oil described by ancient texts are; Insect bites and snakes, bronchitis, colds, diphtheria, headaches, and hemorrhages.
In present days around the world, the oil is widely used as holistic medicine for Alzheimer’s disease, Aneurysm, Arthritis, Asthma, Brain Aging, Brain Injury, Cancer, Fibroids, Genital Warts, Hepatitis, Immune System support, Improve vision, Infected wounds, Inflammation, Liver Cirrhosis, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Postpartum depression, Scaring, Ulcers, Uterus Tissue Regeneration, Warts and wrinkles. Aromatherapies also use the oil as an aid to improve concentration, focus energy, reduce hyperactivity, irritability, enhance spiritual awareness, and meditation (Higley & Higley , 2005). Dhofar is the major supplier of
Not only this, the essential oil mentioned also helps in relieving pain and acts as a painkiller in many health related issues. Specialist advises it to the people who are suffering from inflammation and chronic pain as it helps in reducing pain and providing relief to
Other essential oils like tea tree have been around for many years. This healing oil is used in treating various skin conditions like psoriasis and comes with a very pleasant scent.
Lavender Essential Oil is often referred to as the universal oil, because there is such a multitude of uses for this oil, such as cuts, bruises, burns, headaches, and insomnia.
There are many essential oils used in aromatherapy which have several healing properties. For example, peppermint oil can be used to relieve chest congestion, fevers, and pains in the joints of the body.
Cancer, as a general term of many fatal and protean diseases as well as a challenging puzzle in medical field in the world, causes death of a multitude of people. According to the statistics of National Cancer Institute, the cancer mortality is 171.2 per 100,000 men and women per year (based on 2008-2012 deaths) [1], which is indeed a horrible figure. Cancer might occur in everyone's life, like an invisible murder, taking many people's life away ruthlessly. Once I visited a friend of my mother, a bony HCC patient who had to bear the unimaginable agony of his body especially the liver area and the psychological pain, underwent a number of harmful chemotherapies in hospital or to be more exact, a white prison. Therefore, what is cancer? It is
Therefore, you need to match the oil to the condition you are trying to treat. Lavender is an excellent oil for relaxing you right before bedtime. Tea tree oil is a good natural antiseptic to use for cleansing your skin. You can use essential oils along with traditional medical treatments. You should let your doctor know what you take, but you don't need to stop conventional treatments if you want to try essential oils to help you heal. The oils can complement other therapies such as taking ginger oil to combat nausea during chemotherapy. Stock your medicine cabinet with a few basic oils so you'll always have something on hand to treat cuts, burns, stomach upsets, and
Essential oils have been shown to destroy all tested bacteria and viruses while simultaneously restoring balance to the body.
When mankind feels healthy and fulfilled, life flows smoothly and successfully, and he can focus on his day to day activities. When he feels ill, however, his productivity is diminished, and his focus shifts to the best and quickest way to feel better. Obtaining the perfect medicine then become a primary goal. Often, patients will seek medical assistance and will be supplied with synthetic drugs. Recently, though, people have discovered essential oils, which are natural and healthy for the human body. Essential oils are not new, but they have enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. Since the biblical age, essential oils have been well-known for their healing powers and their proven positive effects on the human body.
Aromatherapy with Australia essential oils is quite effective for body as well as mind. There are many aromatherapy oils that help in relaxing as well as allowing in balancing the emotions that help create a positive atmosphere as well as attitude. It helps to reduce emotional issues that are experienced by people with weight gain. Aromatherapy helps in reducing stress, thus giving out more energy and alleviating migraine headaches and improving the complexion. Even skin irritations are treated. Rosewood essential oil is a quite unique because the chemicals constitute around 95% of just 1 ingredient that is linalool and is soft
Some research even dates back to around the 1930’s, it actually has ancient roots. The people began using synthetic medicine for their needs instead of natural oils due to the new technology and medication. Yet, the major properties of oils have been known to heal throughout most of history. Documentation of what they called “healing oils” have been dated in the ancient civilizations of China, Greece, India, Rome, and throughout much of Europe. Ancient Greeks truly felt that the smells of these oils would purify their bodies and souls. Information has been given that says: “Known as a holistic therapy, aromatherapy is believed to benefit both the mind and the body. As far back as the time of the ancient Egyptians, fragrant oils were recommended for bathing and massaging. In fact, plant fragrances were used against the plague in both ancient and medieval times. Although, aromatherapy was not formalized as a specialized branch of herbal medicine until the 1930s” (Aromatherapy 5). A french chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé began to study the scientific effects of essential oils after finding that lavender oil helped decrease his pain when he applied it to a burn on his arm. Gattefossé introduced the word "aromatherapie" in 1928 as a name to represent the sort of “therapeutic” use of essential oils. Some oils were even found in King Tut's tomb, but with the advancement of modern medicine, people began to turn away from the natural
Essential oils rich in terpenoids have been found to inhibit the growth of Candida albicans (one of the major pathogens infecting humans today) (Raut & Karuppayil, 2014, p. 256)
Research has long held the traditional belief of the therapeutic benefits of particular plants although terminology has changed quite a bit. For example, basil was described as an herb that "taketh away sorrow" and as "good for the heart" whereas modern terminology now describes it as an antidepressant and/or a prophylactic. It is also important to note that essential oils can cover a wide range of activities, for instance one oil can be a stimulate for one particular body system while being a sedative for
The great tide of Western medicine is turning: we've become so jaded with the obvious inadequacies and waste of our medical institutions, with a deep feeling that "something just ain't right", that Natural Medicine is quickly becoming mainstream. It's about time! When did "Conventional" medicine become "Alternative"? Now plant medicine is quickly coming back in favor -- folks are trusting the beauty and grace of planet Earth, and that she has all the medicine we'll ever need. And with that, enter Aroma Medicine. No longer do we need to feel a little odd talking about Aroma "Therapy"; while this has always really been defined as the branch of medicine utilizing the organic volatile molecules produced by plants, the term has been stigmatized
This year in the United States there will be an estimated 1,665,540 diagnosed cancer cases and 585,720 deaths due to the disease.1 Cancer ranks as the second most common cause of death in the US only behind heart disease. As cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of all deaths in the United States2, many people view the diagnosis of cancer as a death sentence. This feeling of hopelessness can lead patients to make questionable decisions regarding treatment options. While current advances have led to increasingly positive prognoses for those diagnosed with differing forms of cancer, the significant death rate among those same patients may deter cancer patients from seeking traditional therapies and treatments. What people often times do not realize is that most of these alternative forms of treatment that have not been proven to be effective may be more detrimental to patients’ health than the actual cancer itself. In order to fully understand the effectiveness of the treatments that a patient is going to receive, it is important to look not only the physiological effects of the treatments themselves, but also the effects of the disease.
Over the years, cancer has proved to be a menace and a threat to livelihood. It is a class of diseases that have given doctors a hard time to manage. Cancer is characterized by cell growth that is out of control. The disease manifests itself in over 100 types, and each type is recognized with the type of cell it affected initially. The ugly aspect of cancer is that it causes wreckage to the body when cells divide uncontrollably when damaged and forms tumors (lumps of tissue). The case of leukemia is a bit different since cancer prohibits blood from functioning normally by anomalous cell division. When tumors grow, they can alter the functioning of the circulatory and nervous systems and even instigate abnormal release of hormones that can make the body function differently. This paper examines the diagnosis and staging of cancer and discusses the complications and side effects of treatment of the disease. The paper will also explore the various methods of lessening physical and psychological effects of cancer.