Top 10 Essential Oils

• Essential oils are growing in popularity among households who are looking for natural ways to support a healthy lifestyle and replace medications and chemicals. Essential oils are derived from the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They are basically what gives the plant it’s aromatic qualities.

Essential oils can be used in a variety of different ways:

1. Aromatically: This method involves inhalation. This can best be achieved by placing drops in palm and simply inhaling or more popularly by diffusing with an air diffuser.
2. Topically: In this method the oil is applied either directly to the skin or mixed with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil to dilute. Certain oils require dilution before applying to skin and especially in sensitive populations or children.
3. Internally: This method involves ingesting the oils. Most people use them in beverages or recipes. You can also place inside of an empty pill capsule and swallow.

• I have seen personal benefit and have had others benefit from at least 10 different oils which I will share with you:

1. Lavender
   • Floral and herbal aroma
   • Great for children
   • Calming and relaxing
   • Wound healer
   • Skin irritant reducer (rash, irritation, etc)
   • Sleep aid
2. Tea Tree
   • Spicy, herbal aroma
   • Also called Melaleuca
   • Cleansing and purifying
   • Antimicrobial
   • Antifungal
   • Antiviral
   • Great for facial imperfections
   • Inhale vapors for sinus infections
3. Peppermint
   • Menthol aroma
   • Uplifting, invigorating
   • Relieves nausea
   • Helps with headaches and migraines
   • Analgesic for muscle aches and pain
4. Eucalyptus
   • Foresty aroma
   • Beneficial for cold/flu season
   • Expectorant
   • Decongestant
   • Clarifying type of oil
5. Lemon
   • Fruity aroma
   • Used for home cleaning
   • Antimicrobial
   • Fresh scent
   • Great in water
   • Uplifting
   • Antioxidant
6. Oregano
   • Herbal aroma
   • Immune booster
   • Great for topical applications
   • Gets rid of parasitic and fungal infections
   • Wart remover
   • Antiviral
   • Antibacterial
   • Antifungal
7. Frankincense
   • Resinous, balsamic aroma
   • Meditative
   • Calming
   • Grounding
   • Great to use with yoga
   • Anti-inflammatory
   • Cancer fighter
8. Clary Sage
   • Sweet, herbal aroma
   • Hormone regulator
   • Best for menstrual cramps
   • Improves circulation
   • Mood booster
   • Labor pain management
9. Cedarwood
   • Sweet, woody aroma
   • Promotes hair growth
   • Improves eczema
   • Helps with ADHD
   • Repels bugs
   • Great to use on dogs with fleas
10. Patchouli
    • Rich, sensuous, earthy aroma
    • Fights depression
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Immune booster
    • Prevents body odor

• Essential oils can be of great benefit to you, your family members, and even your pets, but must be used under proper guidance. First and foremost, all oils are not created equal! Essential oils should be certified pure therapeutic grade. There are little guidelines and regulations out that require manufacturers to print the contents of oils, quality, or sources. Even though they may smell good, this does not mean that they are pure. They may contain chemicals, defeating the purpose of going natural in the first place.

• Some oils have to be used in specific ways. For example some can be ingested and some cannot. Some can be used on children, dogs, pregnant women, while others cannot. Please use caution.

• I buy my oils from Doterra. They have the best track record when it comes to essential oils and are the best known company to produce quality oils in my opinion.

• If you want more information please feel free to contact me. If you would like to place an order please contact Jean Vance at jvanceessentialoils@gmail.com or go to http://www.mydoterra.com/jeanvance

Yours in optimal health,

Dr. Glenn Ezell

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