I never win anything. From contests to Chinese auctions to the lottery, I always seem to lose. However, one day, I put my name in a drawing to win a free spa night and I actually won! The lady in charge of the free spa night said, "Invite four of your friends and we will take care of the rest." On the night of the spa night, I showed up with four of my friends and found out that the spa night involved essential oils. I was confused. I thought oil was used in the kitchen, but these people suggested that oils can be used for more things other than just cooking. I was amazed. Lo and behold, I later learned the facts about these essential oils. I would like to share what the hype is all about. Believe it or not, these oils have actually changed people's lives.
Essential oils are concentrated liquids derived from plants, trees and flowers. They can have many health benefits if they are grown, harvested and distilled correctly. There are three main ways to use essential oils. You can use them topically, aromatically and internally. To use essential oils topically, massage a few drops of the oil with another oil, such as coconut or grape seed oil, onto desired parts of your body. To use the essential oils aromatically, you can inhale directly from the bottle or diffuse them in a diffuser. To use the essential oils internally, you can add one to two drops of oil to a glass of water, milk or tea, or add them to your dessert or snack recipes.
Here are some popular essential oils and the health benefits that you can acquire by using these oils:
1. Lemon oil can alleviate symptoms of bloating, lethargy, energy loss, anxiety, brittle hair and nails, household dirt, infections, mouth sores, cough and insect bites.
2. Peppermint oil can alleviate symptoms of colds, fevers, headaches, lethargy, sunburn, constipation, congestion, indigestion, stress, soreness, odors and gas.
3. Lavender oil can alleviate symptoms of stress, scrapes, pains, sleep issues, cuts, sunburn, burns, headaches, dry skin, bacteria, cramps and fevers.
4. Frankincense can alleviate symptoms of acne, heightened emotion, swelling, stretch marks, wrinkles, sunspots, warts and stress.
5. Tea tree oil can alleviate symptoms of acne prone skin, bug bites, itchy skin, lice prevention, mold, pet fleas and toenail fungus.
6. Oregano oil can alleviate symptoms of digestive issues, infections, moles, stomach virus, inflammation, sore joints, aging, parasites and fungus.
7. Lemongrass can alleviate symptoms of swollen joints, fungus, circulation issues, varicose veins, digestion, house cleaning, bacteria, fluid retention and urinary tract infections.
It’s important to note that you must do the proper research before you begin using essential oils. You don’t want to purchase them on Amazon and find out they are not okay to ingest internally. Make sure the brand of essential oils is guaranteed to be all natural and does not contain dangerous chemicals before ingesting.
Personally, I am studying to be a nurse. On a daily basis, I’m going to be giving man-made medications to patients. However, I have always been intrigued by homeopathic remedies such as essential oils. Homeopathic remedies are healthier alternatives to man-made medications that often have many adverse side effects. I have heard so many success stories with essential oils and have tried them personally and would recommend them to future patients. The most recent testimonies I have witnessed are essential oils being used to help alleviate pain from a broken toe and a chronic cough. It’s amazing what these all natural concentrated liquids can do for you! If you get a chance, try these life altering oils out and see what health benefits you can reap.
