(Vancouver, British Columbia) Research consistently shows different scents impact the human brain and an individual's emotions. Studies looked at numerous things, including the effect of essential oils on a person's level of alertness, their mental stress and their odd. In addition, research has been conducted to determine if individuals who are suffering from a medical condition, such as cancer, may benefit from use of these oils. This research suggests the oils may be of benefit to those who are experiencing stress and other adverse psychological conditions.
"While essential oils have not been found to cure medical conditions such as cancer, they do improve the person's overall well being. This is of importance as mood does have an impact on the person's ability to fight the condition. The oils are …show more content…
As they do so, they impact the limbic system or emotional center of the brain. When the oils are applied topically they may offer analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. Aromatherapy has been studied and determined to have a low toxicity profile when used in these ways. They are not ingested orally in many countries, although some do allow for this method of delivery.
"In addition to reducing a person's stress and anxiety, essential oils may be of benefit in reduce the nausea and vomiting many cancer patients experience during treatment. However, individuals need to understand the oils cannot cure the cancer. They are used solely as a complement to traditional treatments for this condition," Gailit continues.
People need to take care when choosing essential oils, as they do vary greatly in quality. Discount oils may be found in a variety of locations, yet they won't produce the expected results. For this reason, individuals should only buy from a reputable dealer who is willing to share information about the oils