Essential Oils
I’m often asked about the use of essential oils and if I think they are helpful. I absolutely think they can benefit our bodies. Essential oils have also been used for thousands of years for their spiritually and emotionally uplifting properties.Essential oils are organic compounds extracted from plants with tremendous healing properties. Using essential oils for healing purposes is often called aromatherapy, which is a holistic treatment to improve physical, mental and emotional health.Essential oils such as lavender, frankincense, lemon and peppermint can help fight cold and flu symptoms, improve digestion, help heal skin conditions and improve the air in our environments. If you have a sinus headache try sniffing some peppermint or eucalyptus oil. Essential oils can be used topically, but make sure you dilute them with a carrier oil such as almond or coconut oil before you put them on your skin. These oils can also be used to make natural health and beauty products.Here is just a sampling of some of the benefits:
- Eucalyptus: Improves respiratory issues like bronchitis, sinusitis and allergies. Also invigorating and purifies the body.
- Frankincense: Builds immunity, reduces inflammation, heals age spots, supports brain and fights cancer.
- Ginger: Reduces inflammation, supports joints, improves digestion and relieves nausea.
- Lavender: Helps with relaxation, improves mood and heals burns and cuts.
- Myrrh: Natural antiseptic and can prevent or reduce infections. Also, supports beautiful skin, reducing stretch marks and hormone balance.
- Peppermint: Supports digestion, improves focus, boosts energy, fever reducer, headache and muscle pain relief.
- Rose: Incredible for reducing skin inflammation and great for creating glowing skin. Add a few drops to your facial moisturizer.
However, just like I say about vitamins, you must make sure you are buying the best quality essential oils. They are not all created equally, in fact many are worthless and created with synthetic ingredients. If you do plan to take advantage of the many benefits of essential oils make sure you are using a certified, pure grade. If you’d like to know more about essential oils, I’d be glad to discuss them with you.