Josh has a genetic defect that can affect his liver. He must be careful of many prescription drugs because they can cause damage to his liver. Still, Josh suffers from chronic headaches. He carries a container of peppermint oil that helps relieve his headaches naturally. What would you say is the MOST likely reason for Josh’s use of peppermint oil?

Question

Josh has a genetic defect that can affect his liver. He must be careful of many prescription drugs because they can cause damage to his liver. Still, Josh suffers from chronic headaches. He carries a container of peppermint oil that helps relieve his headaches naturally. What would you say is the MOST likely reason for Josh’s use of peppermint oil?

1. it is less expensive than traditional headache medicine
2. he does not have to swallow a pill this way
3. the peppermint oil would not be dangerous to his liver
4. josh just likes the smell of his oil

Answer 1

The most likely reason for Josh's use of peppermint oil would be option 3: the peppermint oil would not be dangerous to his liver. Given his genetic defect and the potential damage that prescription drugs can cause to his liver, Josh may opt for alternative remedies that do not pose a risk to his liver.