Tuesday........ oh what a beautiful day it is......

TODAY:  Aromatherapy

Essential oils come from the regenerating, oxygenating and immune-strengthening properties of plants.* The size of the oil molecule is so small it can penetrate skin, quickly. These oils are capable of penetrating cell membranes, within a short amount of time (20 minutes), and can affect every cell of a body and then be metabolized like other nutrients. Essential oils contain oxygen molecules that help move its' nutrients to human cells in need. They also work to stimulate our immune systems.

There are three basic ways to use Essential oils.
Aroma:
Diffusing essential oils into the air.
Topical or Inhalation:
Used on the body either Neat or Diluted, or inhaling it
Ingest:
Taken by mouth (must make sure these are "Certified Therapeutic Pure Grade")

The use of Essential Oils thru Aromatherapy I believe is a fabulous form of alternative medicine. These oils can help alter the state of mind or mood of a person. There is a long time belief that they have healing properties and distilled essential oils have been used as medicines since the invention of distillation. The concept of aromatherapy has been around since the early 1900's*, when the word appeared first in print. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to treat or prevent disease, relieve pain, anxiety, enhance energy, or just help one to relax. Although, aromatherapy has remained unproven, preliminary studies show a positive effect (just put a little lavender spray on your pillow and tell me it doesn't relax you). Since there is No Law that prohibits the use of chemicals from being added in a synthetic form to make an enhanced scent, make sure when you purchase your essential oils that they are pure. Undiluted essential oils that are suitable for aromatherapy are called therapeutic grade or 100% pure essential oil (NOTE though,there is NO standard for this category, so it's consumer beware).

In close, I personally love using 100% pure essential oils as aromatherapy, diffusing it into the air to create a mood or enhance the atmosphere. However, when it comes to usage of essential oils topically, inhaling and definitely ingesting, please make sure you know what you are doing and if you don't consult someone that does, it is worth the effort. Don't underestimate the power of essential oils, it is important to know what you're trying to accomplish. In the future I will address specific oils............stay tuned.

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city





*DoTerra
*Wikipedia