Using Essential Oils

February 26, 2009 · Posted under Mindful Eating and Healthy Living, We Recommend 

Aromatic liquids derived from flowers, trees, shrubs, bushes, roots, and seeds containing powerful and complex substances are known as essential oils. Their properties defend plants from harmful insects, damaging environmental conditions, and disease. They provide vitality for plants to grow, adapt to surrounding conditions, live and evolve. The essence of plants provide protection and determine it’s unique aroma.

Dating back to 4500 BC, essential oils have been used for perfumes, cooking, aromatherapy, and medicinal purposes. Present research provides evidence that essential oils can provide similar benefits to humans and animals.

Now, you can experience therapeutic grade Young Living Essential Oils delivered to your doorstep. Order through the link below or visit our balance yoga lounge shopping page. Please direct all inquiries to linette@balanceyogalounge.com 

http://oilsbalance.younglivingworld.com

 

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  1. Julie Davis on February 27, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    I have been using Young Living Essential Oils for eight years. Please note that I refer to the “Essential Oils Desk Reference” book to research information about Young Living Oils. This information does NOT apply to any other type/brand of essential oil as I have not used or researched.

    Uses: You can apply topically; diffuse through diffuser or nebulizer; inhale directly; take internally (NOTE: not all oils can be taken internally. Check the Desk Reference);cook with some oils; bathe and shower using some oils.

    How do they work: Essential oils have a chemical structure that is similar to that found in human cells and tissues. Essential oils have a unique ability to penetrate cell membranes and diffuse throughout the blood and tissues. This makes essential oils compatible with human protein and enables them to be readily identified and accepted by the body. Many are very high on the ORAC scale, or antioxidants.

    Here are some of my favorites:
    Lemon: Promotes clarity of thought and purpose. In a Japanese research study in office settings, diffused lemon resulted in 54 percent fewer errors and when diffused during test taking, scores increased by as much os 50 percent. Although lemon is thought of as an acidic food, it’s pH is 9.9, which is very alkaline. I put 1-2 drops in my drinking water each day.

    Thieves: A blend of highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-infectious essential oils. I apply each day to the bottom of my feet. Before I started using Thieves, I was on 8 different antibiotics in a 3-month period. Nothing helped. I stopped taking the antibiotics and started using Thieves. No antibiotics for me since I started using Thieves.

    Lavender: Promotes tissue regeneration and speeds wound healing. Wonderful oil to use on burns and cuts. Most times, the burn will not even raise and fill with fluid. No pain and speedy healing. Univ. of Miami researchers found that inhalation of lavender oil increased beta waves in the brain, suggesting heightened relaxation and also reduced depression and improved cognitive performance.

    Peppermint: Anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, etc. Research at Univ. of Cincinnati found that inhaling peppermint oil increased mental accuracy by 28 percent. Helps relieve headaches and digestive discomfort.

    Melrose: a strong topical antiseptic that cleans and disinfects cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes and bruised tissue. It helps regenerate damaged tissue and reduced inflammation.

    Peace and Calming: promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace and emotional well-being. When massaged on the bottom of the feet, it can be a wonderful prelude to a peaceful night’s rest. It may calm overactive and hard-to-manage children.

    Purification: Cleanses and disinfects the air and neutralized mildew, and disagreeable odors. If sinuses are bothering you, put small amount of oil on q-tip and apply just inside each nostril.

    Relieve it: High in anti-inflammatory compounds that relieve deep tissue pain and muscle soreness.

    Sensation: Profoundly romantic, refreshing and arousing. Need I say more?

    Someone has asked about eczema. Several recommended oils include: lavender, german chomomille, and myrrh.

    Hundreds of oils with all different uses. It’s worth researching and see what will work for you. I’ll be happy to share the information on these oils from the Essential Oils Desk Reference book.

  2. Linette Mace on February 27, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    The Essential Oils Desk Reference is a Wonderful asset to researching the holistic options available through quality theraputic essential oils offered through Young Living Oils. I truly appreciate the quality of these oils compared to other store shelved options that meet only the aromatherapy qualities. Look for a copy of the desk reference in the tea room of the yoga lounge soon! Enjoy reviewing the reference guide while sipping a warm,restorative cup of tea. Another great site is http://www.oil-testimonials.com/

  3. Liza on April 22, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Hey, cool tips. Perhaps I’ll buy a glass of beer to that man from that chat who told me to visit your site :)

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