Can essential oils help osteoporosis?
Essential oils found in commonly consumed herbs, fruits, and spices may be candidates for preventing osteoporosis through diet. In vivo studies confirmed that the presence of herbs in the diet, which are rich in essential oils and monoterpens, inhibited bone resorption in a rat animal model [65]. The seven worst foods for osteoporosis include excessive salt, caffeine, soft drinks, alcohol, high-protein diets, processed foods, and foods high in oxalates. Limiting these foods can help support bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
What essential oils are good for Hashimoto’s?
These much needed hormones affect our metabolism rate, which affects how slow or fast our brain, heart, liver, muscles, and other parts of our body work. This blend of essential oils contain the best for thyroid support which are Frankincense, Myrrh, Clove, Lemongrass, and Basil. The most common way to use essential oils is to inhale them, either directly out of the bottle or by using a diffuser. You can also dilute essential oils with a carrier oil and apply them directly to your skin. Or you can get creative and add a couple of drops to a body wash, shampoo, or bath water.Depending on your goal, you can apply diluted essential oils to pulse points (wrists, neck, temples), your chest, or soles of your feet. For skincare benefits, apply to the face or body as part of your beauty routine. You can also add them to a diffuser, bath, or body lotion for aromatherapy or hydration.Essential oils are very potent and powerful– start low and go slow. In most cases 1-2 drops are adequate and using more may waste product. Depending on the EO you can gradually build up to 3-4 uses per day if desired. Excessive use of essential oils may increase the risk for adverse reactions.In addition to inhaling essential oils, you can benefit from using them topically. Because they are fat-soluble and the molecule is so small, they are able to cross the blood-brain barrier where they can support emotional well-being and influence other fat-soluble hormones, such as thyroid hormones.