Health Advantages Of Essential Oils

Written By Paisley Hansen / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

There are many benefits to using essential oils as a natural form of alternative medicine. Here are some of the parts of your body and health that essential oils can help the most.

Mental Health

A series of studies have concluded that the use of essential oils therapeutically can have a marked effect on common mental health issues, notably depression and anxiety. For example, lavender is known for its calming properties, as well as helping to promote better and more peaceful sleep.

Additionally, using massage as a form of aromatherapy, paired with oils such as jasmine, rosemary, and chamomile has even more of an advantage for improving mental health than simply inhaling oils through a diffuser. If your symptoms are mild, it may be more pertinent to use essential oils rather than potentially harmful pharmaceuticals or prescription medicine.

Digestive System

There are many natural cures for common problems that can wreak havoc on your gut and digestive system. Ginger is a well-known ingredient that has been proven to reduce nausea symptoms, as well as peppermint. If you are ingesting essential oils, be sure to check the ingredients and choose a product that is safe to ingest and is completely natural, such as Young Living Essential Oils, which are therapeutic grade as well.

Tarragon and cardamom have also been shown to play a positive role in keeping your gut germs in balance, so you can stay healthy, as they encourage your system to produce more gastric juices.

Skin Care

Another good use for essential oils is to add them as supplements to your daily skincare regimen. Lavender, known for its calming therapeutic effects, can also serve the dual purpose of assisting your skin with retaining moisture. If you have sensitive skin, it is important to test the oils with a carrier oil on a small patch of skin before trying it out on your face or body.

If you are suffering from acne, tea tree oil has been proven to help reduce inflammation and germs, both of which are major contributors to developing acne. If you are having an allergic reaction or you get a rash from a poisonous plant, peppermint may be of assistance to cool down your skin and make it feel much better.

Hair Care

If you want to get healthier, shinier, and more voluminous hair without using damaging products, you may find luck with essential oils integrated into your haircare routine. Rosemary, along with its delicious herbal scent, can be massaged into your scalp with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil, in order to help repair your skin cells and hair follicles.

Cedarwood has been shown to help increase the flow of blood to your scalp, which in turn can encourage hair growth. Try using geranium in order for your scalp to be at its healthiest, as well as increase the amount of sebum it produces. Geranium oil helps keep your hair soft and shiny. You can also add a few drops of oil into your shampoo to get these effects as well.

Immune System

When the cold or the flu is spreading around, it is important to keep yourself and your family protected. There are many essential oils that have benefits to your immune system. Eucalyptus is a common choice because it helps to clear your nasal passageways, as well as a common ingredient in many rubs and cough remedies to treat symptoms.

Using lemon essential oil has been shown to have a detoxifying effect on your body. In addition, it can assist in the regulation of your lymphatic system. Using oils on a regular basis can help defend against diseases, viruses, and infections.

Maintaining your health with essential oils does not have to be difficult or complicated. With these tips, you are guaranteed to treat any common issue with a herbal remedy that will help to heal you naturally and without the use of Western medicine.

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Written By:

Paisley Hansen is a freelance writer and expert in health, fitness, and growing young. When she isn’t writing she can usually be found reading a good book or hitting the gym. She loves hearing from readers so feel free to contact her through Facebook.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.