Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Get the Scoop On Essential Oils: What Are They? How Are They Used?



**I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND I DO NOT TREAT OR PRESCRIBE ANYTHING**

Essential oils have therapeutic properties making them the best natural source of physical,
emotional, and hormonal well being. There are several types of essential oils each with their own amazing properties. They are extracted from different plant parts such as the flowers, roots, leaves
and even the stem. Normally, the oils are extracted through steam distillation, but at times,
solvent extraction or maceration maybe used. Here are some of the most common essential oils you’ll find on shelves:

Eucalyptus

Lavender

Rosemary

Geranium

Lemon

Thyme
How to Use Essential Oils

Essential oils are mainly used in aromatherapy. During aromatherapy, the oils can either be
inhaled through a diffuser or a steam tent. They can also be added to warm baths which not only
vaporizes the oils for inhalation, but also aids in the absorption of the oils through the skin.
When inhaled, essential oils may provide relief for:

Anxiety

Stress

Jet lag

Mood disorders

Headaches

Sleep disorders

Migraines

Nausea

The oils have another set of benefits when applied direct ly to the skin. They are used during
aromatherapy massages, spot applications, baths, or during compression. Direct application of
the oils may help in:

Relieve  joint pains

Stimulate hair growth

Relieve back pains

Alleviate pain caused by arthritis


What You Need To Know Before Buying Essential Oils The price of essential oils differs from one type to the next. The general price variance depends on how easy it is to find the plant to produce the oil as well as how much of the plant is used to make the oil. Therefore, the harder it is to grow, harve
st, and process the plant to produce the oil, the more expensive it the oil, another factor in cost is the purity of the oils some companies will cut the oils with a fatty oil like coconut oil to help lower costs.

Using Essential Oils Essential oils should only be used with equipment specially designated for the oils. You should therefore refrain from using the oils on, say, your CPAP machine, or any other breathing aid. The oils can cause damage to incompatible equipment because they degrade plastics, and therefore can cause potential health concerns when used with the wrong equipment. Also, you should take caution when ingesting essential oils. Always ensure you are using oils from a reputable company that has a quality guarantee that the oils they sell are grown, harvested and distilled by them. I use Young living because I can go to any farm any time and verify the purity of these oils and they have a SEED to SEAL guarantee that their oils are NON-GMO and NO chemicals are used in the growing, harvesting or distilling process . Anything less could potentially create toxic oils. Before using any type of essential oil, make sure you consult your doctor to get the most out of them.


If you are looking for the BEST quality oils then you need to go HERE and get them!!

-Your Holistic Dad

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