Today President Obama signed the new health care reform act increasing coverage to millions of uninsured citizens of the United States. This legislation does not go as far as universal coverage for all americans but it is a step in the right direction and does start the ball rolling by at least getting many citizens the needed care they deserve and could not previously afford.
Last night on Larry King Live they had a panel that included Andrew Weil discussing some of the bill and both the good and bad points. As Mr. Weil clearly pointed out this is more health insurance reform than actual health reform. This bill does not change the heavy focus of doctors on using costly prescription drugs when there are cheaper (and safer) alternatives nor does it focus action to prevention rather than disease management. Prevention is the key to bringing down medical costs and improving quality of life. That is why many are turning to alternative medicine practices and treatments.
Essential oil therapy and essential oils are still at this time an underused modality that can give great care and benefit to patients. We have seen that the use of essential oils in hospice care and cancer treatment have a big impact to the patients quality of life and that is to just name a few areas where it is used medicinally. We also have to look at the health benefits essential oils bring to the massage and spa community clients. Essential oils are being researched and case studies taken to build a more comprehensive view on the preventative and restorative medicinal value of these items.
As this health care debate moves further forward in the next few years hopefully more inclusions to the alternative medicine and prevention aspects will be addressed to improve everyones health care more so than just their health costs coverage.
Showing posts with label essential oils. Show all posts
Showing posts with label essential oils. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Friday, April 3, 2009
Medical Use of Essential Oils
Over the past few years essential oils have begun to take shape in hospitals, hospices, and palliative care units as well as dental offices. Essential oils are not just for ambient scent like synthetic fragrance oils. These oils are truly finding a place in the medical field and assisting with healing and calming of patients, nurses, and healthcare workers.
At the Columbia University Medical Center Integrative Therapies Program for Children with Cancer they are finding great results with our Peppermint essential oil easing nausea from chemotherapy. They also find these oils to be beneficial in the hospital setting Lavender (calming), Roman Chamomile (to aid in sleep), Black Pepper (pain), Bergamot (uplifting), Lemongrass (appetite stimulant), Lemon (immune system), Eucalyptus (antiviral), and Ginger (nausea).
At Sloan-Kettering hospital they did a study and found that Lavender helps patients remain calm in the claustrophobic confines of a MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imager) machine.
Dental offices have also begun diffusing Orange and Lavender essential oils to soothe their patients while waiting for treatment and during treatment.
At Pathways Hospice of Sunnyvale California they are using essential oils of Lavender, Grapefruit, Vetiver, and Peppermint and a therapeutic blend made by Elizabeth Van Buren called Transitions blend. This blend helps to comfort those transitioning from this life and their families connect. It is a blend 7 essential oils in a jojoba oil base. The essential oils used are Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Rose Absolute, Sandalwood, Geranium, Spikenard and Frankincense.
Essential oils are even beginning to be used in some emergency rooms during triage.
May 6-12 is National Nurses Week and is a perfect time to share essential oils with the staff and get them to see the benefits of using these wonderful tools.
At the Columbia University Medical Center Integrative Therapies Program for Children with Cancer they are finding great results with our Peppermint essential oil easing nausea from chemotherapy. They also find these oils to be beneficial in the hospital setting Lavender (calming), Roman Chamomile (to aid in sleep), Black Pepper (pain), Bergamot (uplifting), Lemongrass (appetite stimulant), Lemon (immune system), Eucalyptus (antiviral), and Ginger (nausea).
At Sloan-Kettering hospital they did a study and found that Lavender helps patients remain calm in the claustrophobic confines of a MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imager) machine.
Dental offices have also begun diffusing Orange and Lavender essential oils to soothe their patients while waiting for treatment and during treatment.
At Pathways Hospice of Sunnyvale California they are using essential oils of Lavender, Grapefruit, Vetiver, and Peppermint and a therapeutic blend made by Elizabeth Van Buren called Transitions blend. This blend helps to comfort those transitioning from this life and their families connect. It is a blend 7 essential oils in a jojoba oil base. The essential oils used are Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Rose Absolute, Sandalwood, Geranium, Spikenard and Frankincense.
Essential oils are even beginning to be used in some emergency rooms during triage.
May 6-12 is National Nurses Week and is a perfect time to share essential oils with the staff and get them to see the benefits of using these wonderful tools.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Essential Oils and the Economy
In troubled times comes troubling actions. In order to stretch dollars further in this economy companies are turning to short cuts in order to save money and sustain their revenues. These kinds of actions take place in every industry and practice.
Right now we are seeing many essential oil companies and suppliers taking actions that leave us stunned. Adulteration of essential oils is on the rise and so is the increase of synthetic fragrances claiming to be pure essential oils. The public is purchasing these essential oils thinking they are getting true therapeutic products when they are not. This is not just effecting peoples pockets but in some cases are truly effecting peoples health.
Adulteration effects the healing actions found in pure therapeutic grade essential oils so much so that many consumers using them never see any kind of benefits from their use. Synthetics oils are worse than adulterated oils in the sense that they are being linked to people getting allergic reactions and in some cases even cancer.
We at Elizabeth Van Buren understand these issues and will not compromise our position on therapeutic grade oils. That is why we test each and every batch by Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometer to insure our oils do not contain these materials. We also stand by our customers and vendors and will not accept or sell these poor oils even if it causes us delays or effects our revenue. Our company has always believed what benefits you, will in the long term, also benefit us.
Most of all whether you purchase with Elizabeth Van Buren or some other company be sure to investigate your oils before purchasing. Make sure they are GC/MS tested on every batch, that there are traceable lot numbers on the bottle and that your pure single note oils are not cut with carriers oils (unless they are clearly labeled as blends).
Right now we are seeing many essential oil companies and suppliers taking actions that leave us stunned. Adulteration of essential oils is on the rise and so is the increase of synthetic fragrances claiming to be pure essential oils. The public is purchasing these essential oils thinking they are getting true therapeutic products when they are not. This is not just effecting peoples pockets but in some cases are truly effecting peoples health.
Adulteration effects the healing actions found in pure therapeutic grade essential oils so much so that many consumers using them never see any kind of benefits from their use. Synthetics oils are worse than adulterated oils in the sense that they are being linked to people getting allergic reactions and in some cases even cancer.
We at Elizabeth Van Buren understand these issues and will not compromise our position on therapeutic grade oils. That is why we test each and every batch by Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometer to insure our oils do not contain these materials. We also stand by our customers and vendors and will not accept or sell these poor oils even if it causes us delays or effects our revenue. Our company has always believed what benefits you, will in the long term, also benefit us.
Most of all whether you purchase with Elizabeth Van Buren or some other company be sure to investigate your oils before purchasing. Make sure they are GC/MS tested on every batch, that there are traceable lot numbers on the bottle and that your pure single note oils are not cut with carriers oils (unless they are clearly labeled as blends).
Friday, September 26, 2008
Elizabeth Van Buren rolls out Therapeutic Blend Roll Ons
Elizabeth Van Buren, a leader in GC/MS analyzed essential oils officially begins rolling out their new Therapeutic Blend Roll Ons. For years Elizabeth Van Buren Therapeutic Blends have been used to help soothe the mind, body and spirit of their clients. Now they are available in this beautiful 8ml blue frosted glass bottle with a black cap making it even easier to apply to locations of the body as needed. Easy to carry around in a purse or pocket for those times you need a essential oil treatment while on the go or just want a quick aromatherapy pick me up.
The roll ons are offered in the following 26 blends which includes Elizabeth Van Buren's top seller Stress Relief (who couldn't use a little stress relief at this time of financial crisis!!!): After Sport, Headache, Calming, Refreshing, Purifying, PMS, Sleep, Menopause, Diet, Allergy, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Compassion, Inner Peace, Immune System, Digest, Healing, Smoking, Break the Cycle, Breathe, Cold & Flu, Rejuvenation, Mind Stimulating, Transition, and Sensual. More information about each blend is available on our website at www.elizabethvanburen.com .
Try a blend or two for yourself and keep on rolling!
The roll ons are offered in the following 26 blends which includes Elizabeth Van Buren's top seller Stress Relief (who couldn't use a little stress relief at this time of financial crisis!!!): After Sport, Headache, Calming, Refreshing, Purifying, PMS, Sleep, Menopause, Diet, Allergy, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Compassion, Inner Peace, Immune System, Digest, Healing, Smoking, Break the Cycle, Breathe, Cold & Flu, Rejuvenation, Mind Stimulating, Transition, and Sensual. More information about each blend is available on our website at www.elizabethvanburen.com .
Try a blend or two for yourself and keep on rolling!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Elizabeth Van Buren releases new Virtual Catalog
Elizabeth Van Buren, a leader in GC/MS analyzed therapeutic grade essential oils, in efforts to expand its 'green' mission today is rolling out an online virtual catalog of its products and information for its wholesale customers. By implementing this virtual catalog Elizabeth Van Buren is continuing to reduce its carbon footprint. The new virtual catalog contains photos, articles, price sheets, and relevant essential oil and skin care information. http://publishing.yudu.com/Library/Ar3fg/ElizabethVanBurenCat/resources/index.htm
This new virtual catalog for wholesale customers is in addition to the Elizabeth Van Buren website which presents many of its products for purchase for its retail customers and contains a portal for wholesale customers to make their purchases.
http://www.elizabethvanburen.com/
Elizabeth Van Buren already utilizes green technology in their packing with their biodegradeable starch puff and all of their packaging is recyclable as well. For 20 years Elizabeth Van Buren has strived to be conscious to its consumers by making products cruelty free, vegan, and containing no synthetics, parabens, or chemicals. This new virtual catalog is a welcomed addition and made possible by the support of Yudu.com publishing.
This new virtual catalog for wholesale customers is in addition to the Elizabeth Van Buren website which presents many of its products for purchase for its retail customers and contains a portal for wholesale customers to make their purchases.
http://www.elizabethvanburen.com/
Elizabeth Van Buren already utilizes green technology in their packing with their biodegradeable starch puff and all of their packaging is recyclable as well. For 20 years Elizabeth Van Buren has strived to be conscious to its consumers by making products cruelty free, vegan, and containing no synthetics, parabens, or chemicals. This new virtual catalog is a welcomed addition and made possible by the support of Yudu.com publishing.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
New Blog Feature for Elizabeth Van Buren
Hello everyone! Welcome to our first blog for Elizabeth Van Buren. We are looking forward to using this feature to discuss topics related to essential oils and aromatherapy. In the future we will be listing press releases and have guest bloggers that will come on and talk about the trends, concerns, recipes, etc in this industry. We hope you all will join us on this wonderful journey. Thanks for listening and see you soon!!!
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