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We understand that customers may have health questions or want to know about the scientific evidence related to our home health products.  Numerous studies have been done in a variety of fields to research and document the benefits of heat, cold, and aromatherapy.  To help you learn more about these therapeutic approaches and become well-informed consumers, we have gathered a list of independent resources and articles on the topics of heat, cold and aroma therapy, and we will continue to build this library as we discover additional information.

You may also want to check out the health benefits of our unique blend of herbs.


Arthritis | Alzheimer's | Recovery | Cold & Flu | Discomfort | Muscle Pain | Ongoing Discomfort | General Health
 
Arthritis, Lupus, & Other Muscle/Joint Conditions

This study clearly shows that aromatherapy has major effects on decreasing pain and depression levels. Based on the experiment's findings, authors suggest that aromatherapy can be a useful nursing intervention for arthritis patients.

College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&
db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15778570

 


Alzheimer’s, Anxiety


”Aromatherapy with essential (lemon) balm oil is a safe and effective treatment for clinically significant agitation in people with severe dementia, with additional benefits for key quality of life parameters.”


Wolfson Research Centre, Newcastle General Hospital, Institute for Ageing and Health, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Article on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12143909



”Lavender oil administered in an aroma stream shows modest efficacy in the treatment of agitated behaviour in patients with severe dementia.”

University of Southampton, School of Medicine, Community Clinical Sciences Research Division, Memory Assessment and Research Unit, Moorgreen Hospital, Southampton, UK

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11994882


Study results indicate that “lemon balm extract is of value in the management of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and has a positive effect on agitation in such patients with no evidenced side effects.”

Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12810768

 


Recovering From Surgery

Cryotherapy (the application of cold) has been shown to reduce pain effectively in the post-operative period after reconstructive surgery of the joints.”

Department of Orthopaedics, Ostra University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=8896090



Cold therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for people recovering from arthroscopic lateral retinacular release (knee surgery).

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retriev
e&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=1945511

 


Cold & Flu

Aromatics has been shown to help people with chronic airway obstruction.

Department of Thoracic Medicine, Royal Free Hospital and University College Medical School, London, UK

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12804077



Menstrual Cramp Relief, Headaches, Stress, Sore Muscles & Other Situational Discomfort

Heat therapy products can help relieve the discomfort that accompanies muscle spasms and associated menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).

Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1999



Continuous, low-level, topical heat therapy was superior to acetaminophen for the treatment of dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) according to a study by the CEDRA Clinical Research, LLC in Austin Texas.

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15493566


“Heat will help ease your pain, relax tense, painful muscles and increase the regional flow of blood.”

Excerpt from Mayo Clinic Web Site

(http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=
09CF7868-4035-4B73-907328F854F7F0A3&dsection=9
)

 


Muscle Pain & Injuries

Professional baseball players and athletic trainers observe benefits from continuous, low-level heat therapy products.

Podium presentation, National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, June 2002.

 


”The use of cryotherapy, (the application of cold) is an established method when treating acute soft tissue injuries.  Cold is also used to reduce the recovery time as part of the rehabilitation programme both after acute injuries and in the treatment of chronic injuries.”


Department of Orthopaedics, Ostra University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden



Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=8896090

 


“Cold may dull the sensation of pain. Cold also has a numbing effect and decreases muscle spasms.”


Excerpt from Mayo Clinic Web Site

(http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=
09CF7868-4035-4B73-907328F854F7F0A3&dsection=9
)

 


Circulation, Neck & Back Pain, & Other Ongoing Discomforts

Continuous low-level heatwrap therapy is more effective than ibuprofen and acetaminophen for acute low back pain.

Proceedings of the 4th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain, Montreal Canada

November 8-10, 2001



Continuous low-level topical heat therapy is effective for treating low back pain.

Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Pain-International Association for the Study of Pain, Vienna

Austria , 454. 8-27-1999.

Aromatherapy can be used as a complementary treatment for chronic pain.

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=10484830

 


General Health & Well Being


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Essential oils usually used in aromatherapy have been found to kill the deadly MRSA bacteria causing increasing numbers of deaths in hospitals round the world.”

Article posted on NurtraIngredients-USA.com

http://nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng-nocache.asp?id=56962

 


*Use of aromatherapy with hospice patients to decrease pain, anxiety, and depression and to promote an increased sense of well-being.

Department of Nursing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA

.

Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12442972

 


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Aromatherapy positively affects mood, EEG patterns of alertness and math computations.”

University of Miami School of Medicine Abstract on database site for National Center for Biotechnology Information

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve
&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=10069621
Healthy Tips

Studies show that aroma therapy has been effective in reducing pain and depression levels in nursing home patients.

Aroma therapy has been suggested an a tool for nurses working with arthritis patients.

 

Lemon balm has been shown to be a safe and effective therapy for people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.


Studies show lavender aroma therapy is effective in reducing agitated behaviors in people with dementia.

 

Cold therapy has been shown to reduce pain in patients after knee and other joint surgery.

 

 

Aroma therapy can be an effective home health remedy for those with certain breathing difficulties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat therapy has been shown to relieve discomfort caused by menstrual cramps.

Heat therapy may be better than acetaminophen for relieving menstrual cramps.


 

Heat therapy eases pain, relaxes muscles and increases blood flow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat therapy has been shown to benefit professional athletes.

 

 

 

 

Cold therapy is used by medical professionals to treat soft tissue injuries.

 

 

 

 

Cold therapy can be an effective therapy for dulling pain and decreasing muscle spasms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat therapy has been found to be more effective than over the counter pain medication for low back pain.

 

 

 


Aroma therapy has been used to help manage chronic pain.

 

 

Aroma therapy essential oils have been used in hospitals to kill bacteria.

 

Cancer hospice patients have decreased pain, anxiety and depression after aromatherapy.

 

 

 

Lavender aroma therapy increases feelings of relaxation.

 

 

 



Lavender aroma therapy has increased peoples’ speed and accuracy when doing math computations.