I shared some information to people to help explain the difference in essential oils. This drew a response that wasn't "open minded" at all from one particular person. That person also showed her ignorance with statements.
This response helped me understand her response. "-The fact that she was so vicious in her response just shows that she thinks she has something to LOSE by Améo, not gain. I've seen such responses before. Mostly when they think that they are trained higher than others, and lose that superiority through what we offer in training. I wouldn't worry about her. We know what we have. Those who are open and want the best respond to it. Some will, some won't. Don't get caught up in the confusion they are trying to create. If they can't compete, they can try to confuse. There is no misinformation in that video at all. Just information that changes the industry, and it seems like she doesn't think it should change. She will get left behind, but that's what always happens when there is a shift in an industry.
The thing I really can't believe is that she would go after Dr. Plant's credentials. They are readily verifiable with a basic search:
AND I've actually had big push-back from several "aromatherapists" who in the end, believe that we are cutting into their business. Natural health practitioners acting like pharmaceutical companies... it's just the truth of the matter for some of these people!
http://www.biology.utah.edu/undergraduate/research/Alumni_Pages/Plant_Joshua.php "
Reflecting on this, I have to share. When I first began, I too followed the company line, accepting what was taught as it must be truth. Then I continued to learn. I've taken 12 certification courses related to essential oils from 3 different sources. I started questioning what I was being told by the company. It didn't add up to the things I was paying to learn. And then I found current research didn't always support some of the certifications I'd paid to take. Example: Never to ingest essential oils, when we've been ingesting them in flavoring of foods, candy, soda pops, gum, mints for decades. LorAnn Oils are essential oils for flavoring homemade candy. Several Chef food companies offer a food grade essential oils for flavoring as well. And yes, there are some out there that should never be ingested, education is where this comes in, Evidence-Based education.
Then I started realizing, there are some companies with integrity. Some that actually support their statements with research. Some that actually show their testing to prove their purity. Some with the highest integrity, which is what I want to offer those who listen to me.
Some people think anything related to an MLM company, must be bad. This is another misconception. Yes, especially in the past, there were shady MLM companies or scams, and they didn't survive. And yes, there are a few out there today where the bottom line is the $ and not integrity, purity, quality standards, etc. Basically all "jobs" are MLM designed. You have the Owner on top, then Managers, Supervisors & workers. MLM you have Diamond on top (or whatever they call it) then various levels down to distributor. Most any job you'll begin at the bottom or near, and work your way up. All jobs take work, time, dedication, effort. Most people these days don't get paid for doing nothing, so don't get into MLM thinking it will be easy money, or your up-line will build it for you. Up-line tend to help those who are helping themselves grow.
So, back to the original question, can you trust a Naturalpath or Aromatherapist? That still depends, upon their Integrity. Listen to learn. Where did they get their education? Was it a simply a one time class for a few hours claiming certified Aromatherapist? Or have they continued on education to a Master's level or multi certifications in various fields. Look at the products they offer in their "Health store or practice". Are they reputable or questionable? Take a few notes, go home, do a little research, and decide if they have the quality you're looking for in true health... or are they simply marketing junk in the name of income. Too often, stores happen to market what is a "fad" rather than what is supported by research & science. And if they say "all essential oils are basically the same" or "therapeutic grade" (which is a marketing term only), then they have not continued their own education on products. There is a difference in essential oil quality and purity, they are not all the same.
Now, do we trust a company that's been in business for many years? Not necessarily, again, it could simply be they cornered the beginning market and grew. I know of one company who's 57 yrs old, has a great reputation, uses a pharmaceutical licensed facility (but does not make anything medical or drugs), and has test proven pure high quality source nutritional supplements. They are pricey but you get what you pay for. Some over the counter vitamins have been shown to actually pass through, not dissolve, therefore your flushing your vitamin and money down the toilet. There is another company that has taken the worlds most nutritious plant, Moringa oleifera, and there are various moringa plants, this species has tested to have the best properties. And has developed a product line from the purest complete form. This is supported by world researchers who've acknowledged that the company has the best Moringa Oleifera available. The company is Zija International.
And there are higher standards than the marketing term of therapeutic grade on essential oils. Research institutions around the world, use a tested higher grade called clinical grade. They don't use your common known oils on the market. And this research until recently was not shared openly to essential oil companies. Then Dr Joshua Plant came along with the credentials that impressed Researchers. They work together on developing the purest quality of essential oils, a true clinical grade. Dr Plant has been instrumental in research showing cell active and cell permeable essential oils as well as gene therapy with essential oils. This company is financially solid, as well as having highest integrity and Zija is the parent company of Ameo. Ameo is the first and only, true and proven in testing clinical grade essential oils that are available to the general public and at prices comparable to what's on the market with lower quality oils. Ameo is being endorsed by world renown experts in the field of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils, like Dr Daniel Penoel MD, and Researcher Dr Pierre Franchomme. And Ameo tests more than other oil companies to prove their purity and quality, as well as they release all their tests including a live video of the cell active, cell permeability of each individual batch of oil. Every bottle has a batch number on bottom, you type in online to see all released tests. What happens should a batch not pass all the tests? That batch is sold through a broker to other essential oil companies. Do you want the best available, or settle for good enough?
Lots of information to consider. Simply ask for the Naturalpath or Aromatherapists credentials, where did they get their certification. Look at the products they offer in a Health store or business and go home and research that product or company line. Lower quality products would indicate they are only marketing what they were sold on themselves to produce income. That usually means you'll see poor or no results and could see complications. Never blindly accept a recipe or information on Pinterest or Facebook. Ask the person where they got their information, was it a reliable research supported source? Or a company backed book pushing use and sales.
I hope I have you thinking... for yourself. Curious what I've found? Look at other blog posts I have.
