About Essential Oils
What's The Hype?
These days our bodies are constantly being bombarded with synthetic chemicals and toxins. The average woman applies over 300 chemicals to her skin daily, 80-100 chemicals usually before breakfast!!! It has been proven that the levels of toxins in our bodies increases the risk of disease, including cancer, and promote premature ageing. How we live, our attitudes, exercise, sleep, rest, whether we fast, what (and how) we eat and drink, what drugs and medicines we take, even the technology we expose ourselves to, all determine our level of body burden and organ strain- which in turn determines our risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
When our bodies are overloaded with chemicals built up over time, we create a problem in our bodies which we call body toxicity. It sounds frightening but it can most definitely be addressed and improved but YOU have to be the one to intervene and make the change. Essential Oils make for the perfect alternative to the products we use everyday that are loaded with chemicals, toxins, and hormone disruptors.
Did you know the word “fragrance” on a label is pretty much a huge cover up for so many dirty chemicals? I highly highly recommend you watch the documentary on Netflix entitled "Stink" to just peel back the curtain so to speak, on the importance of low-toxic living. Some of these nasty things that make their way into our bodies can take years to be removed - our bodies have to work on overdrive to remove them which takes away our bodies full ability to absorb nutrients or focus on the things that the body is naturally suppose to be doing. Our systems go into hyperdrive and our immune system becomes bogged down. No wonder the majority of us feel tired all the time!
Don't get overwhelmed with trying to switch over all of your current products or put yourself and your entire family on a crazy detox regimen quite yet. Take this in baby steps, little by little. I like to refer to this concept as "Ditch and Switch"- ditch the old products that are wrecking havoc on your body and immune system, and switch them out with products that our non-toxic and plant based that actually build up your immune system while supporting your body in so many other ways. But don't wait-the sooner you start the sooner you will start to feel better and begin to notice improvement in your overall wellness, sleep, energy levels, gut health, skin health, hormone health, respiratory health, and so much more!
What Are Essential Oils?
An essential oil is a highly concentrated plant component. They can be distilled from various parts of a plant, including leaves, flowers, fruits, woods and seeds. They are basically the life blood of a plant in "oil" form.
God created the earth and all of the plants and wildlife in it. He provided us with the resources to minister to our bodies and minds naturally. Plants have the ability to improve and maintain our good health and wellbeing without the use of harmful chemicals or constituents, making them safe to use on our bodies and our environment. The list of remedies essential oils provide is truly endless!
Essential oils do no disturb the body's natural balance, and can stimulate the secretion of antibodies, neurotransmitters, endorphins, hormones and enzymes. When used correctly, the molecules in the oils mimic the molecules your body uses for repair and regeneration.
Does It Matter What Oils I Use?
YES! Not all essential oils are created equal. The FDA has very little regulation on the production of essential oils. Anyone can label their oils as "Certified" or "100% pure therapeutic grade" etc. So do yourself a favor and avoid buying synthetic oils off of the internet or at the grocery store.
I trust Young Living's quality completely. Their Seed To Seal promise and over 25 years of experience along with the countless amounts of studies, tests, and logged information in the largest essential oil library in the world, proves to me, they go above and beyond to protect the standard and quality of their oils!
How Can I Use Essential Oils?
Topically – many oils can be used either diluted with a carrier oil or undiluted onto the skin! Each oil has specific instructions for dilution and suitability for topical use, so be sure to check each oil’s individual label.
Internally – Some of Young Living oils can even be used as a flavouring to your favourite recipes and beverages or can be taken in vegetable capsules as supplements for specific purposes (always follow individual protocol and dilution instructions and consult your medical practitioner before ingesting Young Living essential oils).
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