Essential Oils

 

Essential Oils are highly concentrated natural plant extracts - the "life force" of the plant. A drop or two can produce significant results. When using essential oils, it is important to know that there are several different "grades" of oils. I use only Young Living brand, Grade A, Therapeutic grade essential oils. When you buy oils from a store shelf and it says 100 % pure - there isn't much meaning to that statement. When Grade A or Therapeutic Grade is used on an oil it means that there are no contaminants such as chemicals used in the distillation process, or chemical fertilizers or pesticides used in the growing process. They are the only safe oils to use directly on your skin or to ingest.

Essential oils are oxygenating to cells, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, antiviral, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-spasmodic, and anti-inflammatory. Unlike chemical drugs, essential oils do not remain in the body and leave no toxins behind. They make more sense as air fresheners than commercial products, as they cleanse the air by altering the structure of the molecules creating the smells rather than masking the unwanted smells with unwanted chemicals. When we are looking for alternatives to toxic products in our homes and in our lives, essential oils are a convenient, practical and pleasant solution.

They are mentioned 188 times in the Bible, and are believed to be the first medicines used by man. Biblical prophets recognized the use of essential oils as a protection against the ravages of disease. Did you ever wonder why the Wise Men took oils of Frankincense and Myrrh to the Christ child? We now know through clinical research that Frankincense oil contains very high immune-stimulating properties. Myrrh is recognized for its ability to help with infections of the skin and throat and to regenerate skin tissue. Essential oils also raise our electrical frequency, thus making diseases work harder to get a grip on us.

When essential oils are diffused in the home, they have the ability to increase atmospheric oxygen, as they release oxygenating molecules into the atmosphere. Oils increase ozone and negative ions in the home, which inhibit bacteria growth. This prevents and destroys existing odors from cigarettes, mold, animals, etc. Essential oils have the electrical magnetic attraction to fracture the molecular chain of chemicals and take them out of the air, rendering them non-toxic to the body. Scientists in European countries have found that essential oils will bond to metallics and chemicals and carry them out of the body, working as natural chelators, inhibiting these toxic substances from staying in the tissues.

I often use essential oils during a therapeutic massage session. They are sometimes used to relax tight muscles, eleviate headaches, open sinus passages, or elevate moods, or align body energy.

     Lemon - one of the oldest traditional antiseptics. Helps deodorize and purify air and water. I use a couple of drops in my drinking water to improve the taste.

     Peppermint - soothing for digestion, improves concentration and mental accuracy. I often carry this oil with me and use 1 drop on the back of my neck if I feel a headache coming on. Always within 5 minutes, the headache is gone. I have also had success with using this oil on many others with headaches.

     Lavender - the most versatile of all oils, soothing and relaxing. Cleanses and soothes cuts, bruises and skin irritations. Is excellent for burns.

     Peace & Calming - A gentle, relaxing, uplifting blend. Dampens tension and irritability, and is especially comforting for children. I often use this oil around overly-active children!  It calms them immediately. 

     R.C. - (for respiratory congestion). This is one of the most frequently used oils. It seems like everyone I come into contact with either has sinus problems or is suffering with a cold or the flu. I have used this oil to stop the onset of a cold in its tracks. As a matter of fact (knock on wood) I haven't had a cold or the flu in more than 3 years!  There are also other oils that take care of chest colds and coughs.

     Purification - Helps purify and deodorize the air, neutralizes mildew, cigarette smoke, and other bad odors. Also can apply it to the skin to help cleanse insect bites, cuts and scrapes. I have seen this oil take the pain out of multiple wasp stings, within 15 seconds.

There are many, many other oils and blends. If you would like to know how to order Young Living Oils, please email me. I can get you a complete list and also answer any questions you might have. Also, for those who cannot afford to invest in a large selection of oils, I have some smaller bottles that sell for less (each contains 30 drops) so that you can try them and see if you like them before buying the larger bottle. Ask about my wellness kits, attractively packaged to give as gifts:

     "Baby, Oh, Baby" - contains 30-drop bottles of Gentle Baby (a wonderfully calming blend used during labor and delivery and also diffused in the air to calm a fussy baby), Lavender (for skin rashes, cuts, scrapes, and also calms baby and mom), starter bottles of Walnut Flower Essence (good for helping through times of change), and Rescue Remedy (good for calming in times of trauma or anxiety - such as birthing a baby!)

     "So Sorry to Hear You're Under the Weather" - Contains 30-drop bottles of R.C. (for respiratory congestion), Marjoram and Cypress (for chest congestion, throat congestion, and cough), Lavender (for calming and relaxation), and Purification ( a blend of citronella, lemongrass and melaleuca - helps purify the air)

     "Rub-a-dub-dub, Relax in the Tub" - contains 30-drop bottles of Lavender (for calming and relaxation), Peace & Calming (a blend to rub on after the bath when you're ready for bed), and 6 bath salts packets - 2 each of Citrus Blend (stimulating), Joy (for uplifting the spirits), and Lavender (for calming and relaxing).