If there was one and only one essential oil I was allowed to use, it
would be frankincense, which comes from the Boswellia sacra tree. The
essential oil of kings!
Tree shepherds indeed!! For thousands of years, passed from generation to generation, the frankincense trees of the southern Arabian desert have been cultivated and harvested in order to produce this oil of kings. Sadly, today frankincense has gone on the endangered species list and thus the essential oil is becoming far more expensive and much more difficult to acquire.
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We hope you had a
great Thanksgiving yesterday! The holidays are a great time to spend
time with family and friends, remember the good things in life, and eat
great food. However, the plethora of good food can be a challenge for
people who are trying to lose weight.
Finding the right balance of skin care products can be very
difficult. Many products contain harsh chemicals that can make your skin
too dry, too oily, or damage it in other ways. Using essential oils for
skin care can help balance your skin naturally and give you an even,
healthy complexion.
Private label skincare manufacturing is currently enjoying
unprecedented growth. Sales are increasing every year for skincare
manufacturers as more and more existing skincare brands, retailers,
salon and spa owners, and others in the wider net of personal care
product sales are recognizing that there has never been a better time to
outsource and/or launch their own brand-name products.
It's so nice to have a home that smells fresh and there are many
products available to help you accomplish that. Unfortunately, many of
the most popular products contain chemicals that can be harmful to your
health and/or the environment. Using essential oils in place of these
chemicals can eliminate their harmful effects and still leave your home
smelling fresh and beautiful.
Making the decision to free your environment from harsh chemicals and
switch to healthier options can take some time and effort, but is
definitely worth it. Essential oils provide a healthy replacement for
many of these chemicals. The great thing is that they are very versatile
and have many uses. You will find that the same essential oils you use
for pain relief can also be used as a cleaning agent or to calm your
baby. This will save you money and make it easy for you to have
everything you need on hand at all times.
Massage has been proven to
be an effective tool for better health and well-being. It helps with
relaxation, ridding the body of toxins, and healing. When coupled with the use
of essential oils, massage can have many added benefits.
Pregnancy is a miraculous time as a woman's body grows and changes to
support a small new life. Many of these miracles are accompanied by some
discomfort, without much relief available. Because of the delicate
nature of pregnancy, many medications and even some activities are off
limits to mothers-to-be. However, there are several essential oils that
can relive the discomforts of pregnancy and are safe to use during
gestation. Here are a few options you may not have considered before.
Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to get to sleep,
particularly when you are already tired. There's a huge market for sleep
aids but most of them are made from harmful chemicals that come with
dangerous side effects. Essential oils provide a safe, effective
alternative to the sleep aids you find behind the counter at the
pharmacy.
Lately there has been a trend toward holistic products for children.
This is because many of the medications and chemicals that adults use
are not safe for children, but parents are still looking for a way to
alleviate their kids' discomfort. In addition, many holistic products
don't have the same negative side effects that traditional medications
do.