Forest Scents

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammation of joint. According to Zimmerman (2016),  “arthritis is an over surplus of acids and waste material in the body. A faulty diet fills the system with uric acid and poisons which the liver, kidneys, and bladder are not able to throw off.” Based on psychology factors, Louise Hay mentioned that arthritis is a disease that comes from  a constant pattern of self criticism and criticism of other people. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis (OA) Vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) The following table 1 showed the brief summarize of the difference between Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which I have compiled through difference studies. The main differences are  OA is a  degenerative joint disease  which is characterized by “wear and tear” and breakdown of the articular cartilage .  RA is an  autoimmune disease ...

I remembered that in the same year, I had involved in two small car accidents. Thankfully, everything is fine except my car. Although without any major injuries and no indication for hitting my head.  I find that my body has some effects result from the car accident, emotionally and physically affected.  My neck muscle pulling me makes me discomfort results from the seat belt, body trembling just after the accident, nausea, tired and without energy, fear and mild shock for several days. You will really feel insecure because you can feel that accident can happen anytime, anywhere. My body undergone stress and my sympathetic nervous system prepare me in fight-or-flight mode to response to those stresses.  This response prepares my body to either fight or flee from threat in order for survival. You will not be surprised reading newspaper pertaining to a mum lifting up a car to save her beloved daughter during emergency. What Happen in Fight-or-Flight Mode? Adr...

Pharmacokinetics is the term use to describe the study of  how the essential oils are absorbs, distributes, metabolizes and excretes by the body . There are many studies on cosmetic and drugs pharmacokinetics, but essential oils pharmacokinetics study is relative new. According to Worwood, one the effective ways is through skin absorption. Perez also agreed that massage is the most efficient method to help body recover from stress and illness, as well as regenerating whole being. However, massage has contraindications and sometimes it is not appropriate to use massage. Besides, it is hard to perform self massage also. Therefore, different approach is necessary. 1) Inhalation Inhalation is the easier application methods, you can either use steam inhalation, necklace diffuser or diffuser. (a) Steam inhalation Put 5 to 6 drops of essential oils in a bowl of steaming hot water (2 liters), put your head near the steaming bowl and cover your head and the bowl with towel. Bre...