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What are Essential Oils?

An essential oil is a liquid that is generally distilled (most frequently by steam or water) from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots or other elements of a plant.  Essential oils, contrary to the use of the word “oil” are not really oily-feeling at all. Most essential oils are clear, but some oils are amber or yellow in color.  Essential oils contain the true essence of the plant it was derived from. Essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way

About Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant, oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being.

Essential oils, the pure essence of a plant, have being found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely.

Perfumed/Fragranced Oils vs. Essential Oils

Perfume oils also known as fragrance oils are not the same as essential oils. Fragrance oils and perfume oils contain synthetic chemicals and do not provide the therapeutic benefits of essential oils.

Essential Oil Blends

Essential oils can be blended together to create appealing and complex aromas. Essentials oils can be blended with a specific therapeutic application. Essentials oils that are carefully blended with a specific therapeutic purpose in mind may be referred to as an essential oil synergy. A synergistic essential oil blend is considered to be greater in total action, then each oil working independently.

Benefits Essential Oils

• Inhaling Essential Oils- essential oils inhaled into the lungs offer both psychological and physical benefits. Stimulating the brain, also supply therapeutic benefits.
• Physical Application – when applied to the skin they are absorbed into the bloodstream. The constituents of essential oils can aide in health, beauty and hygiene conditions.
• Balance and Re-align the Energy Centers of the Body – the combination of techniques brings electrical and structural alignment to the body.
• Reduce Stress and Minor Anxiety - not only can oils enhance positive emotions such as joy and happiness, but they can also help us release negative emotions that are subconsciously stored on a cellular level.
• Aid the Body's Natural Response to Irritation and Injury – oils support the immune, respiratory, nervous, and other body systems. They are strong antioxidants.
• Ease Muscle, Bone, and Joint Discomfort – Muscles that are sore, spastic or stressed will also benefit, essential oils reduce tension in muscles, supports healthy bone structure.
• Improve Immune System Functions -essential oils support the immune system; and aid in the release of toxins in the body. This will contribute positively to your overall health and well-being.
• Emotional Well Being and Release – essential oils cross the blood-brain barrier and effect the limbic system where emotions are stored in the "brain's emotional computer".
• Help Detox the Body Systems –the oils being high in phenols cleanse cellular receptor sites and enhance the lymphatic system detox of the body.

How to use Essential Oils

• Diffusion into the air with an aromatherapy diffuser  
• Physical Application or topically
• Inhalation using an inhaler tube, tissue or cotton ball
• Steam Inhalation
• Room Freshening
• General Household Freshening
• Aromatherapy Massage
• Aromatherapy Baths