ESSENTIAL OILS 101
“We are about lifestyle & strengthening
the body through nutrition & the power of essential oils.
When we do this, the body will take care of itself.”
~ Gary Young,
Founder of Young Living
Want to know what oils and nutritionals support various health concerns and body systems?
These are excellent reference books for both humans & animals!
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NOTE: These two books are now getting harder to find as they have been discontinued (you can imagine who doesn't want this information out there), but keep an eye out on Amazon or eBay for used copies!
UPDATE: They are getting ridiculously expensive there of late, check my eCommerce site equinnovations.ca for any copies I might have available, as I try to keep a limited supply on hand.
Worth their weight on GOLD, trust me!
FIRST, A BRIEF OVERVIEW​
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Let's just quickly sum up what essential oils are, exactly:
The particles in essential oils come from steam-distilling or cold-extracting the different parts of plants, including the flowers, leaves, bark, roots, resin and peels. In this process, the oil and water-based compounds of a plant are separated, creating highly concentrated oils that have a strong aroma.
By concentrating the oils of these plants, you are literally separating the most powerful healing compounds of a plant into a single oil. Just one drop of an essential oil can have powerful health benefits.
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So... are you ready to harness the power of the world’s most proven therapeutic compounds? Let's get right to it.
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Oils go to work right down to the cellular level in the body
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Due to their microscopic nature (as in 40 million trillion molecules in just one drop) and high oxygenating activity, laboratory tests have shown oils to reach the heart, liver & thyroid in less than three seconds when inhaled, in the bloodstream in 26 seconds when applied to the skin, and then reach every cell in the body within 20 minutes.
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As such, here are the 12 KEY WAYS that essential oils benefit our bodies in a powerful and lasting way.
They help to:
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BALANCE OUR HORMONES
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BOOST IMMUNITY
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FIGHT INFECTIONS
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SUPPORT DIGESTION
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BOOST ENERGY LEVELS
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ALLEVIATE ACHES & PAINS
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ENHANCE SKIN & HAIR HEALTH
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REDUCE TOXICITY
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RELIEVE HEADACHES & MIGRAINES
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PROMOTE RESTFUL SLEEP
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IMPROVE BRAIN FUNCTION
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REDUCE EMOTIONAL STRESS & ANXIETY
(more on these last two in the next section)
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Please Note: For a more thorough synopsis of exactly HOW essential oils are able to support our whole body systems, the Essential Oils Reference books (left) are an EXCELLENT resource for anyone who is serious about taking their health to the next level.
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Here are several examples of how just a few specific oils & blends can support your body:
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Thieves – Helps support a healthy immune system, respiratory system, and overall wellness
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Peppermint – Helps support the gastrointestinal tract and healthy digestion
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DiGize Blend – Helps support healthy digestion
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Lemon – Supports the immune system and is very detoxifying
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PanAway Blend – Provides soothing relief to aching muscles in the back, neck, shoulders, hips, and legs.
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Lavender – Often referred to the "Swiss Army Knife" of oils, it is particularly known for it's powerful tissue support, as well as relaxing and soothing properties.
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Frankincense – Fantastic support for healthy skin and is proven to be powerfully immune-stimulating.
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RC or Raven Blend – Refresh your respiratory experience! Apply this to the neck and chest to experience deep cleansing breathing, as it contains Wintergreen, Peppermint, & Eucalyptus
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NOTE: All the key oils & blends above are available in the Premium Starter Bundle with oils & diffuser
Can essential oils be used with babies & children? Absolutely!
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