Testimonies
1. I started having some minor pain in my right heel that, within a couple of weeks, increased to the point that I was minimizing how much I walked. I found myself shifting my weight to other areas of my foot (which started causing me back and joint pain) and was limping around. I was getting very annoyed, and I had no idea what was going on. When I prayed about it, I felt like the Lord showed me it was a bone spur. I asked Linda what her suggestion would be for that, and was surprised when she told me "Respiratory Relief." I already had some Respiratory Relief that I had been diffusing for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and have had very good results with. She suggested that I apply a few drops consistently, several times daily to my heel. I had been using the oils for over a year with very good results, but I have to say, when Linda suggested a "respiratory" blend for this, I was a little skeptical. That soon melted away as the pain became almost imperceptible. I apply 2-3 drops once or twice a day if I am on my feet a lot, or once every day or two if I'm not. Many times, I forget it is even there. I use it less and less as time goes on. I am so pleased and amazed! The more I learn and use the oils, the more I am in awe of God and His provision for us. Thank you Jesus! - Betty

2. It’s my experience that bone spurs respond very well to Respiratory Relief. I certainly don’t understand the “science” of what goes on, but I know of several people who have had great results with Respiratory Relief.

3. My brother had 4 bone spurs on his foot. He applied Birch on his heel daily. In one month he went back to his doctor for another X-ray and two of the spurs had disappeared! He uses the oil daily and is no longer in pain and trusts that the other two will disappear as well.

4. I had a heel spur that I used Respiratory Relief on. It took about 3 weeks of applying it morning and night. I haven’t had any problems now going on six months. A friend of mine was getting shots for her troublesome spur, and when I told her what I’d done, she wanted to try it also. She said the shots weren’t doing a thing to help her and figured she’d try out my oils. After just a few weeks, she reported that she has no more pain or spur.

5. I have fibromas (benign tumor composed of fibrous or connective tissue) on both feet. They are painful as they grow and push against the shoe. I was told that there is no treatment, but they were wrong! Linda at Hopewell Essential Oils suggested using one of the pain blends. I had Pain Patrol, so I tried that. I put it in a roll-on applicator for ease of application. It's been about 6 weeks since starting the treatment, and even though I was not consistent, one fibroma is gone and the other, larger fibroma is much, much smaller on the other foot. It will be gone soon. These do take time, and I'm sure it's better for us to be consistent, but essential oils do work on them. I'm so happy not to have the pain and irritation anymore. - Tina

6. I used Respiratory Relief on my bone spur, and it doesn't bother me now. I read that others used it and went back for an X-ray, and spurs where gone. - Britta

7. I used Pain-X and Respiratory Relief for a bone spur on my foot.  Surprisingly, it went away. I could not walk for 2 weeks before I tried these two together. They are wonderful blends. UPDATE: Almost 2 years later - I'm still bone spur free! - Carolyn

8. Two years ago now I was getting physical therapy for bone spurs in my shoulder. I had quite limited use of my arm/shoulder due to pain. Both my Functional Nurse Practitioner and Physical Therapist said I would have to have surgery to remedy the problem. I didn't want surgery! I didn't want the long recovery that would be required! So I researched different natural ways that I might be able to use to treat the problem. One thing I researched was essential oils that might help to "dissolve" the bone spurs. I found a number of oils that could be used in treating/working with bone spurs. So with my knowledge of and experience in muscle testing, I tested to see which of the essential oils might help my shoulder. I had to rotate the use of them, as my body doesn't like consistent use of ANY food, supplement or other natural product. The ones I used, and continue to use, are Black Cumin seed, Geranium, Cedarwood, Black Pepper, Ginger and Vetiver. I use different combinations of those oils, usually 3 at a time, depending on how I test. I never had surgery, and I have an almost complete range of motion in my shoulder and seldom any pain. I'm hoping the FNP and the PT learned from my experience, as they both knew I was using essential oils. I still have to use the oils almost every day, but I'm okay with that! I didn't have to have anyone cutting on my shoulder! - A.D.