Essential oils for health : 100 amazing and unexpected uses for tea tree oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, and more

221 Pages·2015·0.72 MB·English

by  Keniston-Pond

Essential Oils for Health
100 Amazing and Unexpected
Uses for Tea Tree Oil, Peppermint
Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil,
and More
Kymberly Keniston-Pond, CIR, CFR,
CCMA
Avon, Massachusetts
Dedication
First I dedicate this book to my handsome, funny, kind, supportive husband,
Mark! You really are the “Wind Beneath My Wings” ;-) Love you.
Second, I dedicate this book to you, the reader, for your investment of time.
May it prove to be a most serendipitous of beginnings in the beautiful world of
aromatherapy.
CONTENTS
Introduction
The Many Health Benefits of Essential Oils
PART 1 : HEALTH
Chapter 1: Physical Wellness
1. Heartburn
2. Bloating
3. Constipation
4. Flatulence
5. Hiatal Hernia
6. Intestinal Spasms/Cramps
7. Allergies . . . Hay Fever
8. Allergies . . . Skin Rash
9. Allergies . . . Sinus
10. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
11. Leg and Foot Cramp Relief
12. Shingles Synergy Blend
13. Nerve Pain
14. Muscle Pain
15. Joint Pain
16. Calcified Spinal Pain
17. Spinal Stiffness
18. Too Little Appetite
19. Too Much Appetite
20. Coffee/Tobacco Addiction
21. Drug Addiction
22. Alcohol Addiction
23. Addiction Withdrawal
Chapter 2: Hormones
24. PMS
25. Irregular Periods
26. Incontinence
27. Headaches
28. Breast Pain
29. Irregular Heartbeat
30. Dizziness
31. Osteoporosis
32. Vaginal Dryness
33. Mood Swings
34. Fatigue
35. Exhaustion
36. Night Sweats or Hot Flashes
37. Loss of Libido
38. Sleep . . . Insomnia
39. Poor Concentration
40. Bad Memory
41. Endometriosis
42. Edema
43. Low Energy
44. Fibromyalgia
45. Inflammation
46. Jet Lag
47. Varicose Veins
PART 2: WELLBEING
Chapter 3: Emotional Wellness
48. Depression
49. Negativity
50. Jealousy
51. Irritability
52. Hysteria
53. Panic Attacks
54. A Lack of Grounding
55. Frustration
56. Frigidity
57. Grief
58. Guilt
59. Disappointment
60. Betrayal
61. Fear
62. Conflict
63. Mourning
64. Neglected Nervous System
Chapter 4: Mental and Spiritual Wellness
65. Stress
66. Emotional Trauma
67. The Blahs
68. Mental Fatigue
69. Mental Accuracy
70. Meditation
71. Personal Growth
72. Protection from Negative Influences
73. Awareness
74. Mental Growth
75. Open Mind
PART 3: BEAUTY
Chapter 5: Skincare and Haircare
76. Acne
77. Dry Skin
78. Oily Skin
79. Combination Skin
80. Sensitive Skin
81. Anti-Wrinkle
82. Lip Care
83. Reducing Skin Pigmentation
84. Neglected Feet
85. Itchy Skin
86. Under-Eye Conditioning
87. Cellulite
88. Tick Repellent
89. Ant Repellent
90. Sunburn Remedy
91. Cuts
92. Bruising
93. Scarring
94. Nail Fungus
95. Dandruff
96. Dry Hair
97. Fragile Hair
98. Stopping Hair Loss
99. Stimulating Hair Growth
100. Shampoo and Conditioner
INTRODUCTION
What do Cleopatra, who enticed kings; Queen Esther of Persia, who saved her
people from annihilation; and Queen Zenobia of Palmyra have in common? A
love affair . . . with essential oils!
These women were not only beautiful from their use of essential oils, but they
took the time to learn how to use them to add strength of mind, capture the
interest of their husbands and lovers, reduce joint pain, support their bodies
through a detox after overindulging in food and drink, and many more remedies.
Today there is a growing interest in essential oils for their therapeutic,
emotional, and energetic properties. In fact, you can get an overload of
information that at times contradicts itself. How do you use these oils? Do you
ingest them or not? Can you use them randomly on the skin without diluting?
What if you are under a doctor’s supervision and on medication—are there any
contraindications? How do you store essential oils? How long will they last?
From what part of the plant do you get the oils? How are these parts processed?
How do you know you are purchasing pure essential oils? These and many more
questions will be addressed in this book in an ethical, unbiased way.
You will find a large number of essential oils to be antibacterial, antifungal,
anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, carminative, antirheumatic, cell
rejuvenating, skin enhancing, and much more. On the emotional and energetic
side they stimulate creativity, calm the mind, lessen panic attacks, uplift, cleanse
negative thoughts, quiet the mind . . . the list goes on.
In this book you will become intimate with twelve essential oils: clary sage,
clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, peppermint,
rosemary, tea tree, and ylang ylang. These are common and affordable. There are
more than 100 simple, yet effective recipes to use in your daily life. Learn how
more than 100 simple, yet effective recipes to use in your daily life. Learn how
one essential oil can support you on many levels.
You don’t have to be a queen to have a love affair with essential oils, but you
can feel like one as you use them. Turn the page and let your love affair with
essential oils begin!