As mentioned earlier the penetration of essential oils is somewhat controversial. Some people believe very strongly that essential oils absorb so deeply into the skin that our organs are affected by them.

Those proponents see them as a happy alternative to the potential ravages of medications and chemical compounds designed to heal us. They feel that there are no addictive powers in essential oils and that they are much safer. We have come to no real conclusions about this except to say that every scientist seems to be in agreement that by operating on our olfactory systems the oils definitely have an effect on our physical well-being.

 

Evidence also widely supports the fact that using essential oils correctly can help a person achieve harmony and balance in the whole person. Although if used improperly they can cause adverse reactions they don’t generally appear to have the harsh elements of standard chemical treatments.

Since our whole health depends on all of our systems working in harmony, the overall category of aromatherapy does seem to offer many benefits.

 

Some practitioners recommend aromatherapy for treating cancer patients. It isn’t promoted as a cure, but more a way of relaxing, experiencing loving touch in massage, and generally improving the overall outlook on the disease and a less stressful reaction to the situation as a whole.

Serious, life-threatening illness naturally causes a great deal of stress due to the frightening nature of such an experience. Stress can increase pain as well as the overall nasty symptoms of cancer and other diseases. Providing a patient with a sense of caring via personal touch can go a long way in making their experience less of a horror. Some hospices even help dying patients to be calm and accepting of imminent death. In spite of all the skeptics, there certainly is a large body of evidence showing that aromatherapy can go a long way in providing a loving, gentle, and even joyous way to improve our hectic lives.