Center for Health, Integrative Medicine

 and Education (CHIME)

Essential Oils

Essential oils can be used for healing of any body part and can be used to lessen side effects of other therapies. Essential oils themselves do not produce side effects. Essential oils are useful compliments for your standard medical care and as self care for home use. Essential oils are easily provided for your body through simply smelling them, through application to your skin, or through taking them by mouth. Most often essential oils are used by applying several drops to your skin where they are absorbed through the skin and through their fragrance. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their restorative properties to body, mind, and spirit. Essential oils bring balance to all systems of the body.

Oils can be used alone or in conjunction with any other therapies, including any Western medications, radiation therapy, and so on. Essential oils are useful for physical healing in both acute ailments and in chronic health conditions. Scientific research has shown that essential oils can enhance wound healing; stimulate the regeneration of tissue; carry nutrients and oxygen to the body’s cells; inhibit bacteria, fungi, and viruses; reduce cholesterol, enhance planned weight reduction; decrease inflammation in a multitude of different ailments; improve pain management; and assist in healing of many other conditions. In addition, essential oils provide exquisite fragrances to balance mood, lift spirits, and dispel negative emotions, all of which influence our physical health and recovery from our health concerns.

If you have any questions, please feel free to visit us at CHIME’s office at 1044 N Mozart Ave, Suite 403, located in the Professional Building of Norwegian American Hospital or call us at 773-227-2446 (CHIM).  

Allow us to assist you in your healing and wellness needs.