Natural Healing Myths

There are many critics of aromatherapy who suggest that it is some type of New Age fad practiced by Wiccans. There are some who think that therapists have some animosity toward “real doctors”. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are several myths that should be addressed.

The first myth that has been propagated recently is that essential oils comprise the immune system. After extended research, several different studies have dispelled this idea. Most likely, this plan was hatched by some doctor trying to prevent his business from winding up at the natural foods store, and seeing less and less of him at the office. In fact, some essential oils have been known to increase the effectiveness of the immune system since the body in not fighting a multiple battle.

The second myth is that somehow aromatherapy is a religion. Many places, especially in the “Bible Belt” of the American southeast, the therapeutic use of scent are likened to Yoga, Tantra, and Voodoo. There are obvious fears of the unknown, so the idea that aromatherapy has a religious aspect is patently false.

Finally, the biggest and most important myth that needs to be broken is the idea that aroma therapists have some animosity toward the medical community. Nothing could be further from the truth. On all major websites including Moriah Herbs, the companies that market the treatment and the product make a point to request that you speak with a physician prior to beginning any therapy. It is sad that this respect is largely not reciprocal.

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