A Therapeutic Essentials Workshop Helping People Everywhere Live Longer, Healthier, Happier, and More Abundant Lives Niamo Nancy Muid-Davis Facilitator

What is an Essential Oil? Plants contain complex and powerful substances known as essential oils. These are aromatic liquids derived from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. These distinctive components defend plants from insects, harsh environmental conditions, and disease. They are also vital for a plant to grow, live, evolve, and adapt to its surroundings. Referred to as the essence of the plant, pure EOs not only protect the plant but also determine its aroma.

Essential Oils Used Through the Ages Essential oil use dates back to 4500 BC. From perfumes and aromatherapy to cooking and medicinal purposes, EOs have been part of everyday life for centuries. Today’s research shows that pure EOs can provide similar benefits to humans and animals that they give to plants.

What is the meaning of “Therapeutic Grade” Oils?  Oils that have the highest naturally- occurring blend of constituents to maximize the desired effect.  Although each oil has different constituents, what separates them from other oils are their terpenes, which are any of various unsaturated hydrocarbons.

How They Heal:  Phenylpropanoids: Create conditions that are unfriendly to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Most importantly, they clean the receptor sites on our cells so that our cells can communicate (our hormonal system depends entirely upon clear communication throughout the body)  Monoterpenes: Can reprogram miswritten information in your DNA.  Sesquiterpenes: Deliver oxygen to your tissues. Cancer, viruses, and bacteria cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Monoterpenes reprogram the misinformation in your DNA, sesquiterpenes erase the misinformation.

Summary: Valuable Properties of Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils: 1. Create an environment detrimental to pathogens (viruses, bacteria, etc). 2. Create an environment of clear communication between cells and body systems. 3. Erase (deprogram) cell misinformation. 4. Reprogram misinformation in our cells so they function and replicate properly. 5. There are the emotional and spiritual properties of these healing oils that only you can experience for yourself.

The Olfactory System

Three Ways to Administer Oils I.Inhalation The inhalation of essential oils heightens the senses and can trigger numerous desired responses in the body.  Diffusion  Direct Inhalation

II.Topical application Apply essential oils directly onto the skin where indicated in the Essential Oil Desk Reference. Test for skin sensitivity first in an inconspicuous area. Dilute if needed with a pure vegetable oil (e.g., olive or almond ) to help protect sensitve skin. Three Ways to Administer Oils

Key points of application on the body are : Crown of head Forehead Upper back Abdomen Temples Over vital organs Behind ears Neck Soles & top of feet Ankles

III.Direct Consumption 1. Put several drops of oil into an empty capsule and swallow with water. 2. Add 1-2 drops to a glass of water or rice milk. 3. Put 1-2 drops onto a piece of bread or add to your sauces or meals after cooking. 4. Add 1-2 drops to a teaspoon of Blue Agave or honey and swallow. 5. Drop directly onto or under the tongue and swallow. Exercise extreme caution when using this method. Many oils are very strong (‘hot”) and should be tested by pouring a single drop onto a spoon and tasting to determine how much should be used. Three Ways to Administer Oils

Therapeutic Essentials … 9 Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils to … Restore a calm and balanced mood and enhance mental focus Support your immune system and prevent illness Protect from flu symptoms and build a wellness kit Ease pain and depression Increase your energy level and stamina Clean the house w/environmentally friendly products

LAVENDER: Perhaps the most versatile of all essential oils, therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for care of the skin. “First Aid Kit in a Bottle” Adaptogen – assists body when adapting to stress or imbalances Adaptogen – assists body when adapting to stress or imbalances Soothe and cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations Soothe and cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations Enhances sleep and calms children Bath, inhalation, topical, dietary

LEMON: Lemon has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on the immune function. Refreshing cleanser 68% d-limonene Tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system Tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system Powerful antioxidant Dietary, aromatic or topical use

PEPPERMINT It is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs, the EO is purifying and stimulating to the conscious mind. Positive effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Research points to its ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, which triggers a sense of fullness after meals. Soothing to digestion Supportive effect on liver Enhances respiratory system For headache Improves concentration Diffusion, inhalation, massage, dietary use

Frankincense It has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is elevating to the mind. Useful for visualizing, improving one's spiritual connection, and centering, it has comforting properties that help one to focus and overcome stress and despair. Pain Relieving Skin regenerative Mood enhancing, emotional supportive Diffusion, massage, topical, dietary supplement

Valor ® It works with the body to increase feelings of strength, courage, and self-esteem in the face of adversity. Helps with energy alignment of the body Fundamental to daily hygiene Spinal and nervous system assistance (Raindrop Technique) Inhalation, topical, bath

PanAway This blend was created by the company founder Gary Young, following an injury that severely tore the ligaments in his leg. Reduces pain and inflammation Increases circulation Accelerates healing Relieves swelling Relieves muscle and arthritic discomfort Warming to muscles For topical use (“neat”), or in a compress

PEACE & CALMING A gentle, fragrant blend of tangerine, orange, ylang ylang, patchouly, and blue tansy, specially designed for diffusing. Promotes relaxation and deep sleep Combats insomnia Promotes sense of well-being Reduces depression, anxiety, stress Emotionally releasing Aromatic, topical, bath

Purification ® Purification can be used directly on the skin to cleanse and soothe insect bites, cuts, and scrapes. When diffused, it helps to purify the air of environmental impurities including cigarette smoke and other odors. Cleanses and disinfects Neutralizes mildew, cigarette smoke Disinfects / cleanses cuts and abrasions Diffuse or put on cotton balls in air vents, cars.

Thieves ® Its formula is based on research about four thieves in France who armored themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims. Clove oil remains the most powerful anitoxidant component known. Protector from plagues /airborne diseases Cleansing and disinfectant Supportive of immune system and robust health Dietary, aromatic or topical use (dilute) Diffuse for short periods

Q & A

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