Health science encompasses a variety of sub-disciplines, all of which relate to the application of science to health. Both traditional, Western and alternative medicine are considered health sciences. Humans have always needed to deal with illness, thus health science has existed for as long as humans have lived. The field includes the study of medicine, nutrition and other health-related issues a
nd the affect they may have on both humans and animals. Health Science is knowledge of what keeps a living system operating in homeostasis, a balanced state of good health. Essential oils assist with wellness, and preventive health in caring for human and animal living systems.
