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Does anyone know if we are allowed to ingest Essential Oils?

Only reason I ask is because of not being allowed to aspirin...not that the oils contain aspirin.

Thanks!

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Hi there, I'm not quite sure what you're asking about here -- do you mean Omegas, like flax seed oil, grape seed, evening primrose -- fish oils? I recently got fish oils suspended in a liquid to try (too sweet for me but not fishy tasting). I have arthritis and try to stay away from NSAIDS, etc. I put flaxseeds and chia in my yogurt or if I have a Protein Shake, etc. I do love flaxseed oil and think I'm going to try that again on applesauce or something. I can swallow pills but am nervous about gel caps. We are all different, though -- is this something the doctor or nutritionist can advise about?

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Oh, and I can't see whether you're banded, sleeved, etc. May be different for sleevers -- what works well. Good luck to you!

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Oh! Aren't those taken in through the skin, like the thousands of pores on the soles of our feet? Also through aromatherapy....smelling the oils. I wouldn't ingest any of those, that's for sure. But that's just me....my mother is a multi-level health products addict and essential oils are her latest. I can't believe how expensive they are! But lots of good oils out there even just at the health food store. Arnica, for example. Watch out for claims of healing benefits through people's testimonials -- a marketing device that allows a company to basically say anything. Also claims that the oils meet standards which in many cases don't even exist.

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As long as they are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade, and indicate safe for consumption, it's not a problem to ingest. My only concern was the band.

I'm doing thorough research.

And actually, I've been testing them on various ailments and ALL have come out better than prescription and OTC drugs.

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I use my oils all the time. I use young living oils and I haven't ingested them but I can't imagine they would be harmful with the band. Just my opinion though.

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I currently use Essential Oils also and am having the Sleeve on Oct 21st so am very curious about this. I very rarely ingest but once in awhile if I feel a cold coming on I will ingest Oregano.

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Bandista, have you thought about using flaxseed oil as part of your Salad Dressing?

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I currently use Essential Oils also and am having the Sleeve on Oct 21st so am very curious about this. I very rarely ingest but once in awhile if I feel a cold coming on I will ingest Oregano.

Did you try ingesting the EO's after having your sleeve surgery?

Edited by rachelr86

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My DR had me wait 12 weeks but I now drink them in my Water and take in capsules on a daily basis as needed. I can only speak for YL oils though.

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Okay, great. YL are the oils I use as well. Thank you!

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I was banded over a year ago and I have always used DoTerra oils. Lemon in my Water, Peppermint in my coffee. I have never had a problem.

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