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50 Wildly Unhelpful Pieces of Advice People Hear All the Time

#13: But the Amethysts

Essential oils and the advice accompanying them often smell sweeter than reality. There’s a sprinkle of truth; after all, some plants and herbs have properties backed by science and even incorporated into modern medicine. Yet, this is far from saying they’re a panacea.

They have their place like a band-aid has its place in a first-aid kit, but they’re not the whole kit. When it comes to health, it’s about finding the balance between nature’s gifts and scientific rigor. Serious ailments need more than scents and hopes; they need a doctor’s expertise.