Anesth Analg. 2012 Mar 5. [Epub ahead of print]
Aromatherapy as Treatment for Postoperative Nausea: A Randomized Trial.
Hunt R, Dienemann J, Norton HJ, Hartley W, Hudgens A, Stern T, Divine G.
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From the *Department of Anesthesia, Carolinas Medical Center University, Charlotte, NC;
Abstract

Background:Postoperative nausea (PON) is a common complication of anesthesia and surgery. Antiemetic medication for higher-risk patients may reduce but does not reliably prevent PON. We examined aromatherapy as a treatment for patients experiencing PON after ambulatory surgery. Our primary hypothesis was that in comparison with inhaling a placebo, PON will be reduced significantly by aromatherapy with (1) essential oil of ginger, (2) a blend of essential oils of ginger, spearmint, peppermint, and cardamom, or (3) isopropyl alcohol. Our secondary hypothesis was that the effectiveness of aromatherapy will depend upon the agent used.Methods:A randomized trial of aromatherapy with patients who reported nausea in the postanesthesia care unit was conducted at one ambulatory surgical center. Eligibility criteria were adult, able to give consent, and no history of coagulation problems or allergy to the aromatherapy agents. Before surgery, demographic and risk factors were collected. Patients with a nausea level of 1 to 3 on a verbal descriptive scale (0-3) received a gauze pad saturated with a randomly chosen aromatherapy agent and were told to inhale deeply 3 times; nausea (0-3) was then measured again in 5 minutes. Prophylactic and postnausea antiemetics were given as ordered by physicians or as requested by the patient.Results:A total of 1151 subjects were screened for inclusion; 303 subjects reporting nausea were enrolled (26.3%), and 301 meeting protocol were analyzed (26.2%). The change in nausea level was significant for the blend (P < 0.001) and ginger (P = 0.002) versus saline but not for alcohol (P < 0.76). The number of antiemetic medications requested after aromatherapy was also significantly reduced with ginger or blend aromatherapy versus saline (P = 0.002 and P < 0.001, respectively).Conclusion:The hypothesis that aromatherapy would be effective as a treatment for PON was supported. On the basis of our results, future research further evaluating aromatherapy is warranted. Aromatherapy is promising as an inexpensive, noninvasive treatment for PON that can be administered and controlled by patients as needed.

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Phytother Res. 2010 May;24(5):782-6.
Inhibition of quorum-sensing signals by essential oils.
Szabó MA, Varga GZ, Hohmann J, Schelz Z, Szegedi E, Amaral L, Molnár J.
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Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Abstract

The role of quorum sensing (QS) is well known in microbial pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance. QS is responsible for motility, swarming, and biofilm production based on the signal molecules, e.g., acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs) produced by micro-organisms above certain population density. The inhibition of QS may reduce pathogenicity, antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation in systemic and local infections. The homoserine lactones and other transmitters contribute to antibiotic resistance and pathogenicity of several bacteria; consequently the inhibition of QS signals reduces the problem of resistance and virulence. Due to the increasing number of persistent non-treatable infections, there is an urgent need to develop new strategies to combat infections that destabilize bacterial communities in the host. The effect of essential oils on bacterial growth and QS were evaluated using the sensor strain Chromobacterium violaceum CV026 and N-acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) producing Escherichia coli ATTC 31298 and the grapevine colonizing Ezf 10-17 strains. Of the tested oils, rose, geranium, lavender and rosemary oils were the most potent QS inhibitors. Eucalyptus and citrus oils moderately reduced pigment production by CV026, whereas the chamomile, orange and juniper oils were ineffective.

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A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder.
Phytomedicine. 2010 Feb;17(2):94-9. Woelk H, Schläfke S.
Surgery for psychiatry and psychotherapy, Buseck-Beuern, Germany.
Abstract

Generalized and persistent anxiety, accompanied by nervousness and other symptoms (Generalised Anxiety Disorder, GAD) is frequent in the general population and leads to benzodiazepine usage. Unfortunately, these substances induce sedation and have a high potential for drug abuse, and there is thus a need for alternatives. As the anxiolytic properties of lavender have already been demonstrated in pharmacological studies and small-scale clinical trials, it was postulated that lavender has a positive effect in GAD. A controlled clinical study was then performed to evaluate the efficacy of silexan, a new oral lavender oil capsule preparation, versus a benzodiazepine. In this study, the efficacy of a 6-week-intake of silexan compared to lorazepam was investigated in adults with GAD. The primary target variable was the change in the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A-total score) as an objective measurement of the severity of anxiety between baseline and week 6. The results suggest that silexan effectively ameliorates generalized anxiety comparable to a common benzodiazepine (lorazepam). The mean of the HAM-A-total score decreased clearly and to a similar extent in both groups (by 11.3+/-6.7 points (45%) in the silexan group and by 11.6+/-6.6 points (46%) in the lorazepam group, from 25+/-4 points at baseline in both groups). During the active treatment period, the two HAM-A subscores “somatic anxiety” (HAM-A subscore I) and “psychic anxiety” (HAM-A subscore II) also decreased clearly and to a similar extent in both groups. The changes in other subscores measured during the study, such as the SAS (Self-rating Anxiety Scale), PSWQ-PW (Penn State Worry Questionnaire), SF 36 Health survey Questionnaire and Clinical Global Impressions of severity of disorder (CGI item 1, CGI item 2, CGI item 3), and the results of the sleep diary demonstrated comparable positive effects of the two compounds. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that silexan is as effective as lorazepam in adults with GAD. The safety of silexan was also demonstrated. Since lavender oil showed no sedative effects in our study and has no potential for drug abuse, silexan appears to be an effective and well tolerated alternative to benzodiazepines for amelioration of generalised anxiety.

Enterprising gurus of the Wellness Revolution are creating.
Paul Allen has created the Allen Institute for Brain Science to map the mouse brain genome, which has great prospects for medical applications in humans. Craig Venter mapped the human genome and is working on mapping the genome of the life forms found in the worlds’ oceans, with the hope of finding cancer cures (Haefner, 2003; Costantino, 2004). These people are working toward a goal—better health for humankind.

Costantino, V., Fattorusso, E., Menna, M., & Taglialatela-Scafati, O., (2004). Chemical diversity of bioactive marine natural products: an illustrative case study. Curr Med Chem. Jul; 11(13):1671-92. Eaton, S., (2006)

Haefner, B., (2003). Drugs from the deep: marine natural products as drug candidates. Drug Discov Today. Jun 15; 8(12):536-44.

Essential oils are a resource of the wellness revolution that is scientifically documented.

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James Geiger MD
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After several weeks of partisan debate between the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, both chambers finally approved a two-month extension of payroll tax breaks and the Medicare sustainable growth rate, according to a Politico report.
President Barack Obama signed the bill and urged Congress to come up with a full-year agreement on payroll tax breaks and an SGR fix — “without drama” and “without delay,” according to the report.

The measure keeps the 2 percent payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits through Feb. 2012, and Medicare payments for physicians will remain at current rates.

Peter Carmel, MD, president of the American Medical Association, said in a statement that Congress must come up with a long-term, “responsible solution to this sorry cycle of scheduled cuts and short-term patches that compromises access to care for patients and drives up costs for taxpayers.”

Glen Stream, MD, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, also released a statement, saying the “eleventh-hour legislation that fails to meet the needs of constituents is no way to conduct the nation’s business…Americans are tired of short-term, insufficient answers to long-standing problems. Americans want a permanent solution. They want Congress to look beyond the next few months or the next year. They want health security. Instead, they got a bitter holiday gift — an extra 60 days before health insecurity again sets in.”

The vaporized chemical compounds such as benzene, a known carcinogen
found in gasoline, and formaldehyde, a tissue preservative used by pathologists,
can cause symptoms such as eye, throat, and nose irritation; headaches; nausea
and vomiting; and dizziness. Fortunately, these high concentrations of VOCs
dissipate a few months after the car is manufactured.

For me, the sweet smell of success isn’t at the hospital either. In the
operating room, where unpleasant odors prevail, hospital employees
sometimes deodorize with peppermint oil diluted in alcohol. Often there is
no written policy or procedure for use of “peppermint spirit,” too much oil
is often used, causing excessive vapors that burn our eyes. Tearing vision is
difficult to fix when you are “scrubbed in” and have to maintain a sterile
environment. Instead, I prefer to apply one of my own essential oils, such
as ginger, to my disposable face mask to help overshadow the foul odors and
calm my stomach.

Aromatherapy is one of the fastest-growing fields in alternative medicine
and is quickly working its way into the mainstream. It is commonly used
in hospitals and clinics for various applications such as pain relief and for
side effects of nausea from chemotherapy, rehabilitation of cardiac patients,
and relief of anxiety and pain for women laboring at childbirth. You may be
wondering, “If essential oils are so valuable and effective, why isn’t everyone
using them to stay healthy and energetic?” The answer is simple. With the
beginning of modern medicine in the twentieth century, essential oils, like
herbs, have been pushed aside for synthetic wonder drugs.

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The integration of essential oils with standard sports trauma medicine treatments can be accomplished safely and effectively. The traumatic damage to tissues acquired with minor sports injuries may be managed in a variety of ways. The acronym, R.I.C.E. which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation is standard emergency medical management. Sports Trauma Ease is intended to be a complementary addition to routine management of minor sports injuries. Feel better sooner!

The oilMD Sports Trauma Ease essential oil blend has application for minor sports injuries associated with a variety of athletic activities. The scientific references noted here document that there are numerous chemical components found in these essential oils which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic pain altering activity. The chemicals of various essential oils have been shown to mediate their pain relieving effects both affectively and effectively as true dual inhibitors of COX and LOX mediators of inflammation. Feel treated well.

The Roll On Ball functions as a trigger point accupresure applicator. A constant companion for ease of frequent and direct administration. Play sports safely with appropriate gear, exercise with care, and rest any injury. These oils are not a substitute for professional medical care therefore consult your health care provider for sports injury problems. Consider using the oilMD Muscle Wellness blend after work or exercise for tired and sore muscles. Feel the care!

The Sports Trauma Ease Blend by the oilMD provides non-medicated comfort and does not replace taking prescribed medications and the following scientific references which are intended for educational purposes only are not for diagnosis,treatment or to prevent any disease.
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Scientific references for Healing aromatherapy featuring Sports Trauma Ease for minor sports injuries:

Buckle, J., (1999). Use of aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for chronic pain. Altern Ther Health Med. Sep; 5(5):42-51.

Galeotti, N., Ghelardini, C., Mannelli, L., Mazzanti, G., Baghiroli, L., & Bartolini, A., (2001). Local anaesthetic activity of (+) – and (-)-menthol. Planta Med. Mar;67(2):174-6.

Gedney, J.J., Glover, T.L., & Fillingim, R.B., (2004). Sensory and affective pain discrimination after inhalation of essential oils. Psychosom Med. Jul-Aug;66(4):599-606.

Ghelardini, C., Galeotti, N., & Mazzanti, G., (2001). Local anesthetic activity of monoterpenes and phenylpropanes of essential oils. Planta Med. Aug; 67(6):564-6.

Sala, A., Recio, M.C., Schinella, G.R., Manez, S., Giner, R.M., & Rios, J.L., (2003). A new dual inhibitor of arachidonate metabolism isolated from Helichrysum italicum. Eur J Pharmacol. Jan 24; 460(2-3):219-26.

Singh, S., (1999). Mechanism of action of anti-inflammatory effect of fixed oil of Ocimum basilicum Linn. Indian J Exp Biol. Mar; 37(3):248-52.

Yip, Y.B, & Tse, S.H., (2004). The effectiveness of relaxation acupoint stimulation and acupressure with aromatic lavender essential oil for nonspecific low back pain in Hong Kong: a randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. Mar; 12(1):28-37.

Nutr Neurosci. 2011 May;14(3):119-25.
Antioxidant and neuroprotective properties of blueberry polyphenols: a critical review.
Giacalone M, Di Sacco F, Traupe I, Topini R, Forfori F, Giunta F.
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Intensive Care Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this work was to highlight the effects and the possible mechanisms of the action of blueberry polyphenols on the central nervous system (CNS).
METHODS:

An analysis was carried out, in a temporal order, of the most important literature about this topic and the results have been correlated with the beneficial and protective effects, mainly concerning the CNS.
DISCUSSION:

Over the last 10 years an increasing scientific interest has developed about polyphenols, which are very abundant in blueberries, as they have been seen to produce favourable effects related to neuroprotection and linked to a possible decrease of age-related cognitive and motor decline, as shown by the improvement of such functions in animal models with a supplemented diet. Such effects could not only be explained through a purely antioxidant action but also through more complex mechanisms related to inflammation, genic expression, and regulation of cell survival.
CONCLUSIONS:

Despite the wealth of data from animal studies, there is a relative lack of data concerning human beings, even if some positive results are beginning to emerge. Therefore, blueberry polyphenols could become useful pharmacological agents for various conditions including neurological diseases, but further studies are still necessary to attain this objective.

Sleep Apnea: “A Noisy Airway Is an Obstructed Airway”

My father taught me that phrase. I read an online report about treating sleep apnea syndrome using a didjeridoo. The didjeridoo is a traditional Australian Aborigine musical wind instrument. The conclusion of the study, published in the British Journal of Medicine, concluded that sleep apnea symptoms decrease with progressive use of the didjeridoo (Puhan, 2006). There is less obstructed breathing (i.e., snoring) when sleeping at night.

It is possible that this decrease is a result of the breathing exercise required by playing the instrument, which strengthens the throat muscles. I found it curious that traditionally, the didjeridoo’s beeswax mouthpiece is cleaned with two essential oils, lavender and eucalyptus. The results suggest a proof of principle in this work. Or you can use Snore Ease like I do each night.

Plausible mechanisms to explain the reversal of the sleep apnea problem suggest that, if traditional essential oils were used to clean the instrument, the oils may have acted as astringents to decongest the airways, possibly working in conjunction with the “workout” to strengthen the throat muscles. This example of a medical study making the news sounds fun and appears promising. Playing the didjeridoo might even relieve a person of having to wear a sleep apnea CPAP or BIPAP mask at night, or eliminate the need for corrective surgery.

Here is how to buy the following essential oils for sleep from doTERRA. The following essential oils have been suggested to be safe sleep aids:
bergamot, Lavandula angustifolia, Ravensara aromatica, mandarin, neroli,
sweet orange, Melissa officinalis, sandalwood, roman chamomile, and
valerian.

Sleep well tonight.

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Essential oils can have specific stimulating or inhibiting effects on the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems of the human body that together form the autonomic nervous system. Certain other oils calm and relax the nervous system. Rose oil also has anticonflict and antianxiety properties. Rose and patchouli oils cause a 30% decrease in sympathetic activity.

Essential oil of rose, for example, decreases adrenal cortisol release, which is a sympathetic response to stress, by greater than 30% (Haze, 2002). In other words, you become greatly relaxed because your body is not excited in a sympathetic manner by reactions to worry and fears that may be a significant contribution to the causes of insomnia.

Hello! My name is Dr. James Geiger. As a physician, I care about my patients and friends, which drives me to always be looking for natural ways to stay healthy and get healthy when poor sleep or illness occurs.

Here is how to buy the following essential oils for sleep from doTERRA. The following essential oils have been suggested to be safe sleep aids:
bergamot, Lavandula angustifolia, Ravensara aromatica, mandarin, neroli,
sweet orange, Melissa officinalis, sandalwood, roman chamomile, and
valerian.

One of the most effective means of getting and remaining healthy is to help your body sleep and heal itself. Essential oils help to accomplish that. In my searches for the best products, I have discovered doTERRA essential oils. Why do I find doTERRA to be superior to other oils and other options?

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