Hephzibah Health Solutions, LLC
Holistic Health Services
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Basic Essential Oil Education
What Are Essential Oils
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How Do They Work?
Have you ever squeezed a lemon before cutting it and had the sweet smell of it's goodness on your fingers afterwards? That would be the lemon's essential oil.
Essential oils are considered the chemical essence of the plant and are extracted from the roots, stems, leaves, bark, and other parts of plants.
Essential Oils contain chemical constituents that help support the health of the plant, such as cleansing and promoting healthy recovery of compromised structure. (Think of that squeezed lemon.)
Those same constituents work similarly within our bodies. They interact within our body systems to support our body's natural ability in promoting health.
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How Are Oils Used?
There are three different ways you can receive the benefits of essential oils. The most well-known way is aromatic, either through diffusion into the air, or inhaled from the palm of the hand. In this way, the chemical compounds of the oils are carried to the olfactory receptors in the nostrils that in turn transmit information to the limbic system.
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You can also apply oils topically, either over the affected area of concern for targeted benefits, or on various reflex points such as on the bottoms of the feet for sleep. The oils are absorbed through the skin and will bind to receptors, transmitting information to various affected organs, etc. (think reflexology). It is important to note to utilize a carrier oil appropriately when applying your oils topically.
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If you are using a therapeutic grade oil that is approved for general consumption, i.e., GRAS, then you can also take your oil internally. This route provides many systemic benefits as well.
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**If you have an oil that is neither therapeutic grade, nor approved for internal use, please do not take internally.**
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Contact us for more information about the essential oils we recommend
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How Can I Use Oils?
There is a plethora of uses of essential oils for a total lifestyle change for your family. The most popular use of oils is for everyday use of supporting your health and wellness.
"Do-it-yourselfers" will love making their own personal care products. Due to the cleansing properties of essential oils, utilizing them to clean your home is also a popular use of essential oils.
Love bold, robust flavors? For use of therapeutic grade (GRAS) essential oils, adding a drop of rosemary or cilantro oil, for example, into your foods adds a punch of flavor and added health benefits with every bite.
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**Again, please only use oils that are labeled for safe consumption in your foods.**
