Rheumatoid Arthritis No Longer Afflicts Me
Author: Kristy R.
Skill: Nurse
Date: 11-06-2010
Views: 46,217
Word Count: 250
Questions Received: 20
Testimonial ID: 4834-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 8
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I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in my mid 40's but had been experiencing joint and muscle pain for years.
I began taking Enbrel injections twice weekly along with Plaquenil and Celebrex. Because the Enbrel suppressed my immune system, I had chronic sinusitis and bronchitis and was on frequent rounds of antibiotics. Then on top of that, I began experiencing depression and anxiety...so I was prescribed and began taking Paxil and Zanax.
I moved and found a new physician who recommended I stop taking the Enbrel injections because my immune system was being depressed. She also recommended a blood test to see if I was "reacting" to some foods and then eliminate those identified. This helped some, but there was still lots of pain.
Then along came a family member who introduced me to Young Living Essential Oils and oil enhanced supplements along with a super-antioxidant drink called NingXia Red.
I began drinking 2 ounces of NingXia Red juice, took OmegaGize, AgilEase, Sulfurzyme and used oils topically. Wow, what a difference! I no longer woke up with debilitating pain and I started exercising again.
It was incredible. About 4 months after starting the supplements, drink and oils I woke up and realized, "My pain is completely gone!" Since then, I've left the hospital setting where I worked as an RN in administration and have a passion to share these remarkable oils and products with everyone who will listen.
I've found that Peppermint oil is awesome for sinus problems and have NEVER had another sinus infection!!
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: sinusitis,sinus-infection,bronchitis — "Cineole has mucolytic, bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory properties and reduces the exacerbation rate in patients suffering from COPD, as well as ameliorates symptoms in patients suffering from asthma and rhinosinusitis.... The effects of Cineole in the treatment of acute bronchitis were clearly measurable and could be proven after a treatment period of merely 4 days. This study corroborates the fact that Cineole actively and significantly reduces cough frequency after four days." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: sinus-infection,bronchitis — "The antibacterial activity of 14 essential oils and their major constituents in the gaseous state was evaluated against [respiratory tract pathogens] Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus. [The] oils [with cinnamon bark, lemongrass, and thyme being most potent] and their major constituents were shown to be effective against various bacteria tested.... These results indicate that the antibacterial action of essential oils was most effective when at high vapor concentration for a short time." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: anxiety-/-worry,depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "After inhalation of clary sage oil, cortisol levels were significantly decreased.... Thyroid stimulating hormone was also reduced.... Clary sage oil has antidepressant-like effect...." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: antibiotic — "As proven in vitro, essential oils [Eucalyptus, Melaleuca Alternifolia, Thyme, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Clove, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Sage] represent a cheap and effective antiseptic topical treatment option even for antibiotic-resistant strains [such] as MRSA and antimycotic [antifungal]-resistant Candida species." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: anxiety-/-worry,depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "Lavender, mint [peppermint], orange, rose, chamomile, rosemary, and sage were used.... Depression levels in the touch-music-aroma therapy group... showed a larger decrease than in the... control groups [that did not include aromatherapy].... [FMS] symptoms such as restless sleep, headache, morning fatigue, exhaustion, feeling like crying, and bowel complaints were also significantly reduced." | Link |
| 6. | Associated topics: immune-system,autoimmune-diseases — "DHEA [a component of PD 80/20], an androstene hormone [precursor to estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, cortisone, and other hormones], has been shown to possess a wide range of beneficial biological effects mainly attributed to immune system modulation.... thus leading to beneficial effects in diverse human diseases including resistance to infection, neuroprotection, wound healing, diabetes, hepatic injury, cardiovascular disease, and cancer." | Link |
| 7. | Associated topics: anxiety-/-worry,depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "Beta-Caryophyllene [component of cannabis, clove, copaiba], a CB2 [cannabinoid] receptor agonist produces multiple behavioral changes relevant to anxiety and depression in mice.... these preclinical results suggest that CB2 receptors may provide alternative therapeutic targets for the treatment of anxiety and depression. The possibility that BCP may ameliorate the symptoms of these mood disorders offers exciting prospects for future studies." | Link |
| 8. | Associated topics: anxiety-/-worry,depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "A number of essential oils are currently in use as aromatherapy agents to relieve anxiety, stress, and depression. Popular anxiolytic oils include lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), rose (Rosa damascena), orange (Citrus sinensis), bergamot (Citrus aurantium), lemon (Citrus limon), sandalwood (Santalum album), clary sage (Salvia sclarea), Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), and rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium spp.)." | Link |
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