The Pain Revealed Series introduced us to Eric Zielinski Ph.D. and Sabrina Zielinski… often referred to as Dr. Z and Mama Z. Both trace their interest in natural healing back to their childhood experiences of poor diet, junk supplements, and poor gut health. Sabrina actually developed kidney stones form all the medications and junk supplements she was taking!
Now, both of the Zielinskis are advocates of essential oils and are making great strides in educating others about the benefits of this natural approach. Dr. Z points out that, for example, willow tree bark is a natural form of aspirin. It provides great pain relief, so why use something synthetic when something natural is so effective and easily available?
He states, “Where do you think chemists get the chemical structures for the drugs that you’re taking? They don’t invent them in their heads; they’re copying what God put in the plants. That’s all we’re doing; we’re getting the real deal.”
Dr. Z further explains that there are three safe methods for use of essential oils: inhalation, topical application, and internal consumption of food grade oils.
For inhalation, he says a diffuser filled with distilled water is the way to go. For topical application or internal consumption, it is essential to dilute the oil in a natural carrier oil such as almond, jojoba, or coconut oil. “Essential oils can be completely metabolized by the body…because they’re from nature,” notes Eric, pointing to clinical trials demonstrating their safety.
One important use of essential oils is for the treatment of inflammation, a major cause of pain. Dr. Z recommends oils such as copaiba and eucalyptus to fight inflammation. These provide a safe and effective option for people suffering from a number of conditions including injury and arthritis.
Contrast this to the NSAIDS (over-the-counter and prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) that are so widely in use right now. NSAIDS are known to be hard on the kidneys and cause micro-bleeding in the gut. They thin the blood, and are dangerous… even deadly, if overdosed.
The Zielinskis promote their mission of incorporating oils into a healthy lifestyle on their website. The website also features recipes that users find helpful, including instructions for oil blends for allergies, digestion, and relaxation.
Essential oils are a great choice for pain sufferers. They offer a pleasant and natural option that helps patients avoid the dangers of various painkillers, both NSAIDS and addictive opiates.
Pain patients are seeking healing and not just band-aid solutions, and oils can play a critical role here. Essential oil treatments for pain are easy to incorporate into your lifestyle and don’t carry the risk of unwanted side-effects up to and including addiction.