NATURE IS THE BEST PHYSICIAN

I find it interesting that essential oils date back to the beginning of time. In Egypt, Cleopatra and other women of class, would tie a cone to the top of their head of animal fat infused with the essential oil of roses and lavender. Slowly, due to the heat, the animal fat would melt and slowly drip into their hair, onto their face, and down their body. The essential oils were said to make them have beautiful glowing skin. I don’t recommend that today. But, we can use oils to enhance, heal and protect our bodies.

The best places to rub the oils for maximum effect are up the spine and at the bottom of our feet. If your have respiratory issues, rub some on your chest and at the base of your nostrils. If you are nervous or stressed, put the oil you are using in the bend of your elbow. Ingesting via veggie caps or by the use of a diffuser are also excellent ways to use essential oils. One of the upcoming posts will be devoted to recipes.  The other day I used lemon oil on fish and also in a glass of water. Delicious.

Here are some short and sweet uses for essential oils:

Balding – Rosemary

Anti-aging with cell protective qualities – Frankincense and Helichrysum

Stress – Frankincense

Sore Muscles – a blend of Wintergreen, spruce, peppermint, helichrysum, camphor wood and balsam fir.

Thicker healthier hair – Ylang Ylang

Natural mouth wash -  10 drops of myrrh in 2 cups of water. You can also add peppermint, or orange

Pimples be gone – 2 drops of Tea Tree oil after washing to the area

ADHD and also just to sit and chill – 42 dops of Vetiver, 15 drops of Ylang Ylang, 10 drops of Frankincense 8 drops of sage, 5 drops of marjoram and 17 drops of fractionated coconut oil.  Rub on the feet  before school, after school or at bedtime. Can apply every 4 to 6 hours as needed. You can also rub this on the back up the spine on any child that is just out of control. And of course – adults.

Face Moisturizer – wrinkles – 4 drops of lavender, 3 drops of frankincense, mix with almond oil or coconut oil. 

Cellulite – mix 10 drops of lemon with 10 drops of fractionated  coconut oil. Wrap area with plastic wrap – snug but not tight. Wait 40 minutes. Repeat daily or weekly as needed.

Lifting Spirits – 2 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Lemon, 2 drops Orange or Tangerine.  Rub through your hair and around the neck.

When you are searching for an essential oil, all companies make mid grade to high grade oils. They all will work. Depending upon the company, you may have to use more or less of an oil. The quality of the oil is what gives your body what it needs. You want something that will reach your cells and actually penetrate the cells. Look up www.pubmed.org  - this is an independent research site. When testing essential oils, it uses only clinical grade oils for its research. 

Make the rest of your life, the best of your life.