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Healing from Home is easier than ever with 100% pure essential oils.

By Stephanie Clunn, Health Educator and Speaker September 25, 2014

Essential oils have been with us and in use for thousands of years. Essential oils show up in recorded history all the way back to the Egyptian era. These aromatic essential oils have been used medicinally for as far back as early recorded history and were considered precious and highly valued. Thirty-six of the 39 books of the Old Testament and 10 of the 27 books of the New Testament mention essential oils or the plants that produce them. Greeks, Romans the Chinese and many more people groups all used essential oils as medicine, for wellness, in beauty practices and cooking.

What is an essential oil? Most simply put, it is the potent and pure extract from the plant. They are not oily in fact, but are clean and quickly absorbed. Essential oils can be extracted from the roots, flowers, seeds and other parts of a plant. They are 50 to 70 times more powerful than herbs. They are the purest and most potent, essence of the plant.

Through the use of essential oils has been around for thousands of years, more recently, they have made a return to everyday use beginning in 1937 when a French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gattefosse helped a badly burned hand with pure lavender oil. A doctor in the same era, Dr. Jean Valnet, is world renown for his work in aromatherapy, and he also used 100% pure oils to therapeutically treat injured soldiers during World War II. Today, the use of essential oils has continued to grow as the testimonies of their physical and emotional benefits continue to astound.

There is nothing mysterious about essential oils as some might think; the medical benefits are directly related to basic chemistry. The naturally occurring chemical compounds in plants each have a different medicinal property and application. For instance, linalyl acetate, found in lavender, is known for its sedative properties, which is why lavender can be used for calming with amazing results.

Here are more uses for lavender based on the multiple, naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the plant: Acne, Allergies, Arthritic Pain, Asthma, Bronchitis, Burns, Colds and Flu, Cuts and Wounds, Depression, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Earache, Headaches, Hypertension, Indigestion, Insect Bites, Insomnia, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Nausea, Psoriasis, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Stomach Ache, Stress, Throat Infections and more!

Wow, right? Imagine the potential uses with the many other essential oils. The possibilities are endless with essential oils and their effect on health. There are three ways to apply essential oils all of them nearly instantly having an effect.

1. Diffusion: Diffusion is when the oil is breathed in, usually aided by a diffuser or simply by placing drops into your hands and inhaling.

2. Topically: Essential oils can be applied either “neat” (which means undiluted) or by diluting with a carrier oil and applied directly on the area of pain or other points like wrists, bottoms of feet and back of neck.

3. Internally: The last way to apply essential oils are by ingestion, and this is where purity is key. You must be sure any oil you use at all is 100% pure. Since there is no federal regulation, the best way to ensure purity is to get oils directly from a distiller or from a company that can proved they do so, and that have been tested for adulteration using GC/MS testing, considered the gold-standard for testing for purity.

Are 100% pure essential oils safe? Why, yes! 100% pure essential oils are VERY safe, are non-addictive despite their incredible power, do not interfere with medication use and have no side effects when used properly. Care should be taken when using essential oils and safety precautions always studied and followed. Always alert your doctor if you are under treatment for anything when instituting a new health practice. While any responsible oil user would never claim that oils CURE disease, they will tell you that they naturally support your body’s desire to return to a state of homeostasis are quick to show you amazing results that are nothing short of mind-blowing.




Here are just a few essential oils and all the amazing health and wellness issues they can address:

Peppermint – It doesn’t just smell and taste great, it also can help with allergies, asthma, colds and flu, colic, congestions, headaches, fever and more. It has been double-blind studied against Tylenol and was proven to be just as effective in treating headaches. Peppermint Oil has been reported as being one of the most promising treatments for I.B.S. It is fantastic for digestive issues and when inhaled it will stimulate the brain to increase alertness.

Melaleuca (Tea Tree Oil) – What a fantastic oil. Malaleuca is an Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Astringent and more. It is also great for most skin conditions: general rashes, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, and MRSA. Great for congestion and cough.

Wild Orange- This oil offers one of the most stellar fragrances of essential oils. The combined, proven antifungal, antibacterial, and antidepressant properties make it one of the most powerful and aromatic oils to use. It is effective with: Acid Reflux, Cold and Flu, Depression, Heartburn, Indigestion, Muscle Pain, Stomach Ache, and Stress.

Vetiver- An amazing oils and often used in blends, this woody aroma is known for its powerful effects on stress reduction as well as ADD/ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Circulation, Rejuvenating, Stress reduction and more.

Frankincense – There could never be enough said about Frankincense. Valued as comparable to
gold in ancient days, this is your go-to oil for powerful effects. Asthma, Bronchitis, Cuts and Wounds, Dermatitis, Indigestion, Neurological Disorders, Scarring, Skin Disorders, Sore Throat, Stomach Ache, and Tumor reduction. Its ability is transforming and can be life changing.

Oregano - It is your heaviest hitter oil to fight sickness and the strongest known antibiotic found in nature with several studies proving its ability to kill MRSA (staph infection). It is one of the most important oils to use when fighting any infection whether viral, bacterial or fungal. It is a “hot” oil and should be diluted a carrier oil to apply topically.

There are also powerful pre-blended oils that are ready to go for convenience and effectiveness. For Instance:

Pain and Soothing Blend -Instant pain relief and is made up of Blue Chamomile, Blue tansy, Camphor, Helichrysum, Osmanthus, Peppermint and Wintergreen. t reduces inflammation and relieves sore muscles and joint pain. Use this oil on all sport related injuries and will also relieve headaches.

Protective Blend - This oil blend includes Cinnamon, Clove bud, Eucalyptus globulus, Rosemary, and Wild Orange. This blend helps to strengthen your immune system and has been scientifically proven to kill a viral infection within 48 hours. The US National Library of Medicine now shows that it is effective in suppressing the H1N1 virus. It has also been shown to kill 17 different strains of MRSA. This is great take internally or for disinfecting via a diffuser. Place 3 drops under your tongue daily, use 4 drops in a capsule with 4 drops of oregano and lemon, or rub on your feet every night for cold prevention.

Respiratory Blend – This blend includes: Use this oil from respiratory infections, coughs, or asthma symptoms. Rub it on your chest to help combat congestion. Rub on chest and under your nostrils to help with snoring. Unlike other Vapor Rubs, Breathe will actually assist your body in fighting off the infection.

Digestive Blend: This amazing blend can take a tummy ache away instantly! It includes: Anise, Caraway, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Peppermint and Tarragon. This blend will work for any digestive disorder: Acid Reflux, heartburn, H. Pylori Bacteria, diarrhea, constipation, IBS, etc. It can be taken internally or used topically.

If you would like to know what oil help a health can issue that you have, don’t hesitate to contact healfromhomenow@gmail.com to get an essential oil protocol and more information. Join Healing from Home on Facebook as well!

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