Essential oils for weight loss
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Essential oils are the pharmaceuticals we relied upon as a race until the Industrial Age. Of course, they are FULL of good (and sometimes bad) medicine and should be used with extreme care and research, like any other chemical substance you put into your body. There is tons of scientific evidence and explanation for why they work, it's not hoo-doo but plain ol' science. Those oils are the concentrated version of the medicinal constituents of plants. As they are highly concentrated, they can also be very dangerous if misused. Most modern pharmaceuticals are made of essential oils, or their synthetic versions (better profitability) and shouldn't be dismissed. That said, they can help with certain aspects that contribute to weight loss, but they cannot create weight loss by themselves. Dill oil, for instance, can help reduce appetite. Peppermint oil is fantastic for stomach upset. Why do you think restaurants have peppermints handy at the register?
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Essential oils are the pharmaceuticals we relied upon as a race until the Industrial Age. Of course, they are FULL of good (and sometimes bad) medicine and should be used with extreme care and research, like any other chemical substance you put into your body. There is tons of scientific evidence and explanation for why they work, it's not hoo-doo but plain ol' science. Those oils are the concentrated version of the medicinal constituents of plants. As they are highly concentrated, they can also be very dangerous if misused. Most modern pharmaceuticals are made of essential oils, or their synthetic versions (better profitability) and shouldn't be dismissed. That said, they can help with certain aspects that contribute to weight loss, but they cannot create weight loss by themselves. Dill oil, for instance, can help reduce appetite. Peppermint oil is fantastic for stomach upset. Why do you think restaurants have peppermints handy at the register? Note: Don't ingest oils, or apply them to your skin neat until/unless you have done your homework!
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My point is that "natural" cures are mostly woo perpetuated by so-called "wellness gurus" who don't actually know anything.
I just read a report that makes quite a few very good points about why aromatherapy "cures" are not generally validated by research studies, one of which is that the pharmaceutical industry is not going to pay for research on natural plant substances that can't be patented (i.e. that they are not going to make a profit from).
The report does also say that the studies that are available on essential oils show positive effects for a variety of health concerns including infections, pain, anxiety, depression, tumors, premenstrual syndrome, nausea, and many others. For anyone who wants to look into this further, the list of studies they reference is quite extensive:
Alexandrovich, I., Rakovitskaya, O., Kolmo, E., Sidorova, T., Shushunov, S. (2003). The effect of fennel (Foeniculum Volgare) seed oil emulsion in infantile colic: a randomized, placebo-controlled study. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 9(4), 58-61.
Al-Hader, A.A., Hasan, Z.A., Aqel, M.B. (1994). Hyperglycemic and insulin release inhibitory effects of rosmarinus officinalis. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 43, 217,22.
Al-Shuneigat, J., Cox, S. D., & Markham, J. L. (2005). Effects of a topical essential oil-containing formulation on biofilm-forming coagulase-negative staphylococci. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 41(1), 52-55.
Anderson, L., Gross, J. (2004). Aromatherapy with peppermint, isopropyl alcohol, or placebo is equally effective in relieving postoperative nausea. Journal of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing, 19(1), 29-35.
Bagg, J., Jackson, M. S., Petrina Sweeney, M., Ramage, G., & Davies, A. N. (2006). Susceptibility to melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil of yeasts isolated from the mouths of patients with advanced cancer. Oral Oncology, 42(5), 487-492.
Ballard, C.G., O'Brien, J.T., Reichelt, K., Perry, E.K. (2002). Aromatherapy as a safe and effective treatment for the management of agitation in severe dementia: the results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with Melissa. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 63, 553-8.
Barker, S & Altman P. (2010). A randomized, assessor blind, parallel group comparative efficacy trial of three products for the treatment of head lice in children - melaleuca oil and lavender oil, pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide, and a "suffocation" product. BMC Dermatology, 10, 6.
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Benencia, F. (1999). Antiviral activity of sandalwood oil against Herpes simplex viruses-1 and -2. Phytomedicine, 6(2), 119-23.
Bernardes W, Lucarini R, Tozatti M, Flauzino L, Souza M, Turatti I, Andrade e Silva M, martins C, da Silva Filho A & Cunha W. (2010). Antibacterial activity of the essential oil from Rosmarinus officinalis and its major components against oral pathogens. Journal of Biosciences; 65(9-10):588-93.
Bouhdid, S, Abrini, J, Zhiri, A, Espuny, M & Manresa, A. (2009). Investigation of functional and morphological changes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus cells induced by Origanum compactum essential oil. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 106(5), 1558-1568.
Brady, A., Loughlin, R., Gilpin, D., Kearney, P., & Tunney, M. (2006). In vitro activity of tea-tree oil against clinical skin isolates of meticillin-resistant and -sensitive staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci growing planktonically and as biofilms. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 55(Pt 10), 1375-1380.
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Burt, S. A. (2003). Antibacterial activity of selected plant essential oils against Escherichia coli O157:H7. Letters in Applied Microbiology 36, 162-7.
Caelli, M., Porteous, J., Carlson, C. F., Heller, R., & Riley, T. V. (2001). Tea tree oil as an alternative topical decolonization agent for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. The International Journal of Aromatherapy, 11(2). [Originally published in The Journal of Hospital Infection (2000), 46, 236-237.]
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Carson, C. F., Hammer, K. A., & Riley, T. V. (2006). Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil: A review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 19(1), 50-62.
Chang, SY. (2008). Effects of aroma hand massage on pain, state anxiety and depression in hospice patients with terminal cancer. Daehan Ganho Haghoeji, 38(4), 493-502.
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De Groot, A.C., & Weyland, W. (1992). Systemic contact dermatitis from tea tree oil. Contact Dermatitis, 27, 279-80.
Dryden, M., Dailly, S., Crouch, M. (2004). A randomized, controlled trial of tea tree topical preparations versus a standard topical regimen for the clearance of MRSA colonization. Journal of Hospital Infec, 56(4), 283-6.
Dwivedi, C. & Zhang, Y. (1999). Sandalwood oil prevents skin tumour development in CD1 mice. European Journal of Cancer Prevention, 8, 449-55.
Edris, A. (2007). Pharmaceutical and therapeutic potentials of essential oils and their individual volatile constituents: A review. Phytotherapy Research, 21, 308-323.
Enshaieh, S., Jooya, A., Siadat, A. H., & Iraji, F. (2007). The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 73(1), 22-25.
Furneri, P. M., Paolino, D., Saija, A., Marino, A., & Bisignano, G. (2006). In vitro antimycoplasmal activity of melaleuca alternifolia essential oil. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 58(3), 706-707.
Gao, Y. Y., Di Pascuale, M. A., Li, W., Baradaran-Rafii, A., Elizondo, A., Kuo, C. L., et al. (2005). In vitro and in vivo killing of ocular demodex by tea tree oil. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 89(11), 1468-1473.
Garozzo A, Timpanarao R, Stivala A, Bisignano G & Castro A. (2010) Activity of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil on influenza virus A/PR/8: Study on the mechanism of action. Antiviral Research, 89(1), 83-8.
Gedney, J., Glover, T., Fillingim, R. (2004). Sensory and affective pain discrimination after inhalation of essential oils. Psychosomatic Medicine, 66(4), 599-606.
Greenway, f, Frome & Engels, T. (2003). Temporary relief of postherpetic neuralgia pain with topical geranium oil. American J of Medicine, 115, 586-587.
Gustafson, J. E., Chew, S., Markham, J., Bell, H.C., Wyllie, S. G., & Warmington, J. R. (1988). Effects of tea tree oil on Escherichia coli. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 26, 194-8.
Hadfield, N. (2001). The role of aromatherapy massage in reducing anxiety in patients with malignant brain tumors. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 7(6), 279-285.
Hajhashemi, V., Ghannadi, A., & Sharif, B. (2003). Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the leaf extracts and essential oil of lavandula angustifolia mill. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 89(1), 67-71.
Halm, M. (2008). Essential oils for management of symptoms in critically ill patients. American Journal of Critical Care, 17(2), 160-163.
Hammer, K. A., & Riley, T. V. (1998). In-vitro activity of essential oils, in particular Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and tea tree oil products, against Candida spp. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 42, 591-5.
Hammer, K. A., Carson, C. F., & Riley, T. V. (2004). Antifungal effects of melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and its components on candida albicans, candida glabrata and saccharomyces cerevisiae. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 53(6), 1081-1085.
Hammer, K. A., Carson, C. F., Riley, T. V., & Nielsen, J. B. (2006). A review of the toxicity of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil. Food & Chemical Toxicology, 44(5), 616-625.
Han, S., Hur M., Buckle, J., Choi, J., Lee, M. (2006). Effect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrheal in college students: A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. The Journal of Alternative and Complentary Medicine, 12(6), 535-41.
Hansen, T., Hansen, B., Ringdal, G. (2006). Does aromatherapy massage reduce job-related stress? Results from a randomized, controlled trial. International Journal of Aromatherapy, 16(2), 89-94.
Hayashi, K., & Hayashi, T. (1994). Virucidal effects of the steam distilate from Houttuynia cordata and its components on HSV-1, influenza virus, and HIV. Planta Medica, 61, 237-41.
Haze, S, Sakai, K & Gozu, Y. (2002). Effects of fragrance inhalation on sympathetic activity in normal adults. Japanese Journal of Pharmacology, 90, 247-253.
Henley, D., Lipson, N., Korach, K., Bloch, C. (2007). Prepubertal gynecomastia linked to lavender and tea tree oils. The New England Journal of Medicine, 356(5), 479-485.
Inouye, S., Yamaguchi, H. (2001). Antibacterial activity of essential oils and their major constituents against respiratory tract pathogens by gaseous contact. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 47, 565-73.
Itai, T., Amayasu, H., Kuribayashi, M., Kawamura, N., Okada, M., Momose, A., Tateyama, T., Narumi, K., Waka, Kaneko, U.S. (2000). Psychological effects of aromatherapy on chronic hemodialysis patients. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 54, 393-7.
Jandourek, A. & Vazquez, J. (1998). Efficacy of melaleuca oral solution for the treatment of fluconazole refractory oral candidiasis in AIDS patients. AIDS, 12, 1033-7.
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Khan, M, Zahin & Hassan, S. (2009). Inhibition of quorum sensing regulated bacterial functions by plant essential oils with special reference to clove oil. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 49, 354-360.
Kim, J. et al. (2006). Evaluation of aromatherapy in treating post-operative pain: pilot study. Pain Practice, 6(4), 273-277.
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http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/aromatherapy/what-does-research-say-about-essential-oils
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Chrysalid2014 wrote: »My point is that "natural" cures are mostly woo perpetuated by so-called "wellness gurus" who don't actually know anything.
I just read a report that makes quite a few very good points about why aromatherapy "cures" are not generally validated by research studies, one of which is that the pharmaceutical industry is not going to pay for research on natural plant substances that can't be patented (i.e. that they are not going to make a profit from).
The report does also say that the studies that are available on essential oils show positive effects for a variety of health concerns including infections, pain, anxiety, depression, tumors, premenstrual syndrome, nausea, and many others. For anyone who wants to look into this further, the list of studies they reference is quite extensive:
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http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/aromatherapy/what-does-research-say-about-essential-oils
Someone already linked that on page one, and managed to do so without pasting the entire cited works text into their comment.0 -
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emily_stew wrote: »mamapeach910 wrote: »I just want to say, that if you've cured a "migraine" with ginger tea or peppermint oil on your temples (for that matter, if you took Excedrin for it)?
You don't know what a real migraine is.
Ugh, yes. Although I do sometimes have luck heading mine off at the pass if I take Aleve as soon as I feel one coming on, and then lying veeery still in a dark room. And that's only for a mild one caused by tiredness or bright lights, not the brain-explody ones.
Yes, once I 'see stars' or auras I drink the tea and can prevent a full blown migraine. I have gone nearly blind from migraines. once, I was driving on the freeway and had to pull over, so I know what a migraine it is. I have had them for years. I was told I don't get enough for full prescription meds, I think it was 15 a month to qualify. The trick is to catch it early.
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Isn't that what that Sensa powder does for weight loss? makes your food smell like poop so you eat less?0 -
The word "Essential" in Essential Oil doesn't mean they are essential for life (like essential amino acids are), it just means they contain the Essence of the plant they are derived from.
Some of them are poisonous or can cause allergies. They should not be used in pregnancy.
Many are sold for aromatherapy, to be evaporated in an oil burner, and may not be made to a pure enough standard for ingestion.
They are used in alternative medicine. You know what they call alternative medicine that has been proven to work? "Medicine"!0 -
LovelyIvy466 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »I have had great success staying well since I began using essential oils about 2 years ago. Since that time I have had 3 hospital stays, one of which was 17 days following a full spinal fusion (T5 all the way down). I took my oils with me each time and did not contract any infections or other bad bugs from the hospital. I had an abdominal incision, an incision on my left side in addition to the large one on my back. Oils mixed with carrier oils have been instrumental in my body's recovery.
This is just my story and I'm not trying to sell anything to anyone or tout oils as a cure for ebola. I just trust natural things rather than pharmaceuticals because there are far fewer side effects for me.
So you didn't take any pharmaceuticals during your hospital stays?
Of course I did. Can you imagine spinal surgery without them? I was taking about in general. Of course, I did stop taking the pain meds pretty quickly according to my surgeon.
So you do trust pharmaceuticals, you just prefer to add essential oils in addition to them.
Meanwhile, as @ceoverturf pointed out, most people who have hospital stays don't get infections due to their stay (I believe the most recent data for the US shows 1 in 25 get an infection). And they probably aren't using essential oils.
So this is a classic flaw in logic right here.
Whatever. I was just sharing my experiences with essential oils. Of course, 2 of the 3 gifts of the Wise Men were what?
Wise men gifts have... exactly what to do with this?
I'll take the gold!
I like the way myrrh is spelled.
It rhymes with purrrr... Speaking of, is it time for kitty gifs yet?0 -
LovelyIvy466 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »I have had great success staying well since I began using essential oils about 2 years ago. Since that time I have had 3 hospital stays, one of which was 17 days following a full spinal fusion (T5 all the way down). I took my oils with me each time and did not contract any infections or other bad bugs from the hospital. I had an abdominal incision, an incision on my left side in addition to the large one on my back. Oils mixed with carrier oils have been instrumental in my body's recovery.
This is just my story and I'm not trying to sell anything to anyone or tout oils as a cure for ebola. I just trust natural things rather than pharmaceuticals because there are far fewer side effects for me.
So you didn't take any pharmaceuticals during your hospital stays?
Of course I did. Can you imagine spinal surgery without them? I was taking about in general. Of course, I did stop taking the pain meds pretty quickly according to my surgeon.
So you do trust pharmaceuticals, you just prefer to add essential oils in addition to them.
Meanwhile, as @ceoverturf pointed out, most people who have hospital stays don't get infections due to their stay (I believe the most recent data for the US shows 1 in 25 get an infection). And they probably aren't using essential oils.
So this is a classic flaw in logic right here.
Whatever. I was just sharing my experiences with essential oils. Of course, 2 of the 3 gifts of the Wise Men were what?
Wise men gifts have... exactly what to do with this?
I'll take the gold!
I like the way myrrh is spelled.
It rhymes with purrrr... Speaking of, is it time for kitty gifs yet?
Essential oils are bad for cats. Please keep them away from this thread.0 -
chubby_checkers wrote: »LovelyIvy466 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »I have had great success staying well since I began using essential oils about 2 years ago. Since that time I have had 3 hospital stays, one of which was 17 days following a full spinal fusion (T5 all the way down). I took my oils with me each time and did not contract any infections or other bad bugs from the hospital. I had an abdominal incision, an incision on my left side in addition to the large one on my back. Oils mixed with carrier oils have been instrumental in my body's recovery.
This is just my story and I'm not trying to sell anything to anyone or tout oils as a cure for ebola. I just trust natural things rather than pharmaceuticals because there are far fewer side effects for me.
So you didn't take any pharmaceuticals during your hospital stays?
Of course I did. Can you imagine spinal surgery without them? I was taking about in general. Of course, I did stop taking the pain meds pretty quickly according to my surgeon.
So you do trust pharmaceuticals, you just prefer to add essential oils in addition to them.
Meanwhile, as @ceoverturf pointed out, most people who have hospital stays don't get infections due to their stay (I believe the most recent data for the US shows 1 in 25 get an infection). And they probably aren't using essential oils.
So this is a classic flaw in logic right here.
Whatever. I was just sharing my experiences with essential oils. Of course, 2 of the 3 gifts of the Wise Men were what?
Wise men gifts have... exactly what to do with this?
I'll take the gold!
I like the way myrrh is spelled.
It rhymes with purrrr... Speaking of, is it time for kitty gifs yet?
Essential oils are bad for cats. Please keep them away from this thread.
I was mid-sentence typing that, haha dang!0 -
LovelyIvy466 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »I have had great success staying well since I began using essential oils about 2 years ago. Since that time I have had 3 hospital stays, one of which was 17 days following a full spinal fusion (T5 all the way down). I took my oils with me each time and did not contract any infections or other bad bugs from the hospital. I had an abdominal incision, an incision on my left side in addition to the large one on my back. Oils mixed with carrier oils have been instrumental in my body's recovery.
This is just my story and I'm not trying to sell anything to anyone or tout oils as a cure for ebola. I just trust natural things rather than pharmaceuticals because there are far fewer side effects for me.
So you didn't take any pharmaceuticals during your hospital stays?
Of course I did. Can you imagine spinal surgery without them? I was taking about in general. Of course, I did stop taking the pain meds pretty quickly according to my surgeon.
So you do trust pharmaceuticals, you just prefer to add essential oils in addition to them.
Meanwhile, as @ceoverturf pointed out, most people who have hospital stays don't get infections due to their stay (I believe the most recent data for the US shows 1 in 25 get an infection). And they probably aren't using essential oils.
So this is a classic flaw in logic right here.
Whatever. I was just sharing my experiences with essential oils. Of course, 2 of the 3 gifts of the Wise Men were what?
Wise men gifts have... exactly what to do with this?
I'll take the gold!
I like the way myrrh is spelled.
It rhymes with purrrr... Speaking of, is it time for kitty gifs yet?LovelyIvy466 wrote: »mamapeach910 wrote: »I just want to say, that if you've cured a "migraine" with ginger tea or peppermint oil on your temples (for that matter, if you took Excedrin for it)?
You don't know what a real migraine is.
Yup. That was just a headache, not a migraine.
Fine. You got me. I just wasn't in the mood that night.
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A few drops of essential oils under the insole of my teens's shoes has saved me from passing out cold on the floor. Lordy, that child's feet reek.0
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HeySwoleSister wrote: »A few drops of essential oils under the insole of my teens's shoes has saved me from passing out cold on the floor. Lordy, that child's feet reek.
something that works well for that is teatree and baking soda.
Mix some teatree with baking soda and sprinkle in shoes. works like a charm.0 -
LovelyIvy466 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »I have had great success staying well since I began using essential oils about 2 years ago. Since that time I have had 3 hospital stays, one of which was 17 days following a full spinal fusion (T5 all the way down). I took my oils with me each time and did not contract any infections or other bad bugs from the hospital. I had an abdominal incision, an incision on my left side in addition to the large one on my back. Oils mixed with carrier oils have been instrumental in my body's recovery.
This is just my story and I'm not trying to sell anything to anyone or tout oils as a cure for ebola. I just trust natural things rather than pharmaceuticals because there are far fewer side effects for me.
So you didn't take any pharmaceuticals during your hospital stays?
Of course I did. Can you imagine spinal surgery without them? I was taking about in general. Of course, I did stop taking the pain meds pretty quickly according to my surgeon.
So you do trust pharmaceuticals, you just prefer to add essential oils in addition to them.
Meanwhile, as @ceoverturf pointed out, most people who have hospital stays don't get infections due to their stay (I believe the most recent data for the US shows 1 in 25 get an infection). And they probably aren't using essential oils.
So this is a classic flaw in logic right here.
Whatever. I was just sharing my experiences with essential oils. Of course, 2 of the 3 gifts of the Wise Men were what?
Wise men gifts have... exactly what to do with this?
I'll take the gold!
I like the way myrrh is spelled.
It rhymes with purrrr... Speaking of, is it time for kitty gifs yet?LovelyIvy466 wrote: »mamapeach910 wrote: »I just want to say, that if you've cured a "migraine" with ginger tea or peppermint oil on your temples (for that matter, if you took Excedrin for it)?
You don't know what a real migraine is.
Yup. That was just a headache, not a migraine.
Fine. You got me. I just wasn't in the mood that night.
I really wasn't trying to judge your personal experience, just responding generally to the comment of the person I responded to. I used to think I had migraines until I actually lived with someone who suffered from them, and it totally changed my perspective. All I meant.
ETA: I can see how you would think that though- I phrased it poorly. My bad.0 -
HeySwoleSister wrote: »A few drops of essential oils under the insole of my teens's shoes has saved me from passing out cold on the floor. Lordy, that child's feet reek.
I am partial to a mix of peppermint and rosemary. I like to mix it with epsom salts and soak my feet. No more stinky feet.
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rainbowbow wrote: »HeySwoleSister wrote: »A few drops of essential oils under the insole of my teens's shoes has saved me from passing out cold on the floor. Lordy, that child's feet reek.
something that works well for that is teatree and baking soda.
Mix some teatree with baking soda and sprinkle in shoes. works like a charm.
I have been putting teatree and lavender on the underside of the sole (so no direct skin contact) and those scents do tend to clear matters. I'll try the baking soda.
I also put straight Tea tree on athlete's foot. But not everyone's skin can take that strength.
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HeySwoleSister wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »HeySwoleSister wrote: »A few drops of essential oils under the insole of my teens's shoes has saved me from passing out cold on the floor. Lordy, that child's feet reek.
something that works well for that is teatree and baking soda.
Mix some teatree with baking soda and sprinkle in shoes. works like a charm.
I have been putting teatree and lavender on the underside of the sole (so no direct skin contact) and those scents do tend to clear matters. I'll try the baking soda.
I also put straight Tea tree on athlete's foot. But not everyone's skin can take that strength.
true dat. In the past (without my cat) ive used the baking soda/essential oil thing for deodorizing fabrics, couches, carpets, etc. 0 -
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