BODY AR CHECK YOUR OIL, MA’AM?

THERE’S PURE POWER IN NATURAL COMPOUNDS

WRITER: STEPHANIE CLUNN

Today we’ll explore essential oils, which can support basic and more advanced health issues.

If you’ve ever enjoyed the scent of a rose or broken into a fresh orange and whiffed that first fragrance, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils.

These naturally occurring, aromatic compounds are harvested from seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers and other parts of plants and are 50 to 70 times more powerful than the plant itself. A single drop of peppermint oil is the equivalent of 28 cups of peppermint tea.

Essential oils give the plants a defense system and have been used in food prep, beauty regimens and most powerfully in health care protocols.

Purity is all important. A 100 percent therapeutic grade essential oil will offer the highest health benefit. Choosing oils harvested from artisan growers and proper chemical testing is the best way to ensure purity.

With cold and flu season raging, know that essential oils can be used to prevent coughs, colds, flu, congestion, headaches, muscle pain and so much more.

From digestive issues, hormonal imbalances and even more serious health issues, essential oils can affect your health in a positive way without side effects, addiction or ineffectiveness, which can often be the result of synthetic medications.

Children and adults with

ADD/ADHD, autism, sleep disorders, allergies and acne have all benefited from essential oils. Clinical depression, weight loss, focus and memory issues as well as auto-immune disorders may all be affected positively with their application.

Known to have originated in Asia and the Mediterranean region, mint has been known for its many benefits throughout history. Greeks used to clean their banqueting tables with the herb and added it to their baths to stimulate their bodies, while Romans used it in sauces as an aid to digestion and as a mouth freshener.