“The Oil Story” begins in early civilization when human beings first discovered the enchanting and beneficial fragrance of plants.

From the earliest days on earth, our ancestors used the fragrant plants to heal, uplift, anoint and empower their lives. Why should fragrance, or aroma, be so powerful, and so sought after by people all over the world throughout history?

Consider for a moment: Why do you give flowers as a sign of love, good wishes or blessing? What is so magical about the fragrance of a rose? The scent of a pine forest? Is it possible that these fragrances are not only beautiful, but also life changing?

Modern day discoveries help us to understand our need for plants as something more than just food, decoration and shelter. Thanks to laboratory research, we now know something about the chemistry and action of plant fragrances, which come from the unique and mysterious aromatic liquids hidden in various parts of plants–their leaves, petals, roots, seeds, bark, stem and even fruit.

These aromatic liquids are called “essential oils” now, but they were called “precious oils” and “sacred oils” in ancient times. They were used not only for physical wellbeing, longevity, beauty, courage, wealth and political power, but also for sacred purposes in temples, religious rituals, and at births and deaths.

The function of essential oils in nature is to keep plants healthy, free of infection, to repel harmful insects, and to communicate–to each other, to insects, to animals, and to us! As it turns out, the way they affect us is a lot like the way they affect plants, acting on our immune systems, our muscles, internal organs, skin and circulation, and even our emotions, sometimes all at once!

How? Plant fragrances are made of nature’s ancient molecules: complex substances whose structure allows them to pass easily and quickly through our skin, and through the cell membranes of every cell in our bodies. We breathe them in and instantly, as they touch the brain, the molecules of essential oils enliven neurons, inspire emotions, awaken immune response, stimulate hormones, which can then enhance energy, digestion, mental clarity, body temperature, circulation and the feeling of being connected to nature. They are also unique in nature, different from any other natural product you have ever tried, enhancing every part of your body, mind and spirit, with just one or two drops at a time.

“The Oil Story” has evolved into many innovative uses of essential oils that are validated by research. They are now grown through sustainable farming methods, distilled carefully, and then combined into expert formulations of unique essential oil blends. They are added to nutritional supplements, used to boost fitness and support weight management. Additionally, they are added to personal care products for their wonderful scents and notable enhancement to the skin.

Now, we have extensive education on the Science of Essential Oils. We have an unconditional guarantee of quality from the best source of pure, high quality oils in the world…Young Living Essential Oils.  Their farms are based mainly in Utah, Idaho, France and Ecuador. They are major producers who stand out by maintaining the high standards that are necessary for the best quality of therapeutic grade essential oils. All the attributes I have mentioned are specifically ascribed to this company. I cannot speak to the efficacy of any other producers of essential oils. The standards Young Living maintains makes them an extremely hard act to follow.

It’s really important to understand that the safety and life-changing effects of essential oils are dependent entirely on their purity and their quality. Generally speaking, essential oils that you find in department stores, and even health food stores, are of uncertain quality at best. E veryone at Young Living Essential Oils has made it their mission to provide you with the very best, independently tested, life enhancing essential oils.

Adapted from an article on http://Malaika.YoungLivingWorld.com

Visit this website for more information on Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils: http://EssentialProsperity.com

I highly recommend two amazing educational books on this subject:

• The Essential Oils Desk Reference
• Essential Oil Integrative Medical Guide by D. Gary Young, ND

Contact Malaika at EclecticWellnessLifestyle@gmail.com with your questions – and for a free 20 minute consultation on how essential oils would benefit you and your family!

What is most important to look for in an Essential Oil?

Quality!! ~ Purity!! ~ Therapeutic Value!!

An essential oil that is pure, unadulterated, high quality, and classified as therapeutic grade, is safe and powerfully effective for people of all ages. On the other hand, poor quality oils can actually be quite toxic and harmful!

Oils that have been distilled too quickly or with too much heat and pressure will not have the potency or balanced proportion of constituents that give an essential oil the high therapeutic properties and powerful effectiveness.

Quality control protocols must be rigorously applied to every batch of oil that is distilled, and expensive laboratory testing is necessary to verify the quality and purity of each batch. Few companies can meet this standard. So, most essential oils (aromatherapy) will be marginally beneficial to quite toxic. Unfortunately, all too often, the later is the case. This is a very serious concern, since essential oils are rapidly absorbed into the skin and the bloodstream. So, if chemicals from pesticides, herbicides and other toxins are present, that’s exactly where those toxins will go once they are applied. If they are inexpensive, that’s a huge red flag. Always pay more for the purity and tremendous healing properties you will get with a higher quality oil. I strongly suggest you don’t use essential oils at all, if you’re not willing to pay for the good stuff, as you will only be burdening your body with more toxins that are damaging. I’m just being completely honest here. My job is to help you understand the truth and reality of essential oils.

When you find a company that consistently goes the extra mile, and the scientific proof is available, you want to stick with that company as your essential oil source!! Beware, just because a company says they produce pure, organic essential oils that doesn’t mean, in reality, that they do. Only the laboratory testing and reports can give real assurance that they are pure, therapeutic grade essential oils. For more information visit: http://EssentialProsperity.com

Now, here’s the good news… If they are essential oils of the highest quality, they will be pure MAGIC! Realize that essential oils are the “blood of the plant”. They are nourishing, protecting and healing the plant and allowing it to keep thriving. Guess what…they do these same exact functions within the human body. This is an exciting revelation that is worth celebrating. Once you discover essential oils and use them regularly, your life and the wellbeing of your family will be forever changed. They are fantastic for pets as well. Kids will very often ask their parents if they can put on some of their favorites. They quickly learn that when they hurt themselves, there are essential oils that will instantly make them feel better..and they will ask for them.

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils should be used everyday for their uplifting effect, for first aid purposes, clean air quality and purity when diffusing them, immune support and many other applications. They can make a significant difference in just about every circumstance where there is a physical, mental or emotional challenge. It’s best not to underestimate their effectiveness, as you could miss out on an amazing Wellness resource from nature’s bounty.

If you would like to become an essential oil expert overnight, purchase the Essential Oils Desk Reference. The 4th edition is the most recent version printed and it’s fantastic. The information in this large, encyclopedia-like reference guide is phenomenal. You can look up everything you ever wanted to know about essential oils and you will find excellent, in-depth information. To order click here.

The only company I trust completely for the best distillation process, consistent quality, purity and potency, proven by complex testing of each and every batch of oil is Young Living Essential Oils. For more info go to: http://EssentialProsperity.com

Contact Malaika for a free 20 minute Essential Oil consultation: EclecticWellnessLifestyle@gmail.com

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