Good Health using Essential Oils

"Aromatherapy" to me was almost a dirty word for many years.  It was a suspicious use of smelly oils that people claimed brought healing.  Those people usually wore weird clothing and smelled a little strange!  However, my eyes have been opened in recent years  to the amazing healing powers of essential oils.   If herbs contain vitamins and minerals more powerful than fruits and vegetables, then essential oils are like herbs on steroids!  I have learned very living thing has a vibration or energy force.

When your immune system is in perfect condition and balance, your molecules, cells, tissues and organs are in perfect harmony. But when disease and illness are present many times it may look as if it is a chemical imbalance, but it also is an electromagnetic imbalance. When your body begins to heal, it means that the frequency of the cells is coming back to a state of equilibrium

Therapeutic grade essential oils produce frequencies that bring health and healing to our bodies. Synthetic oils do not! The energy within these essential oils has the 'breath of life' within them.

Many have experienced the immediate difference in their being when they simply 'smell' a pure unadulterated essential oil. It has been proven in scientific reports that essential oils can create an environment conducive to helping the body heal itself.

Aromatic Plants, Herbs and Essential Oils have been used for aromatherapy, incense, perfume, culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years by many cultures. The Bible mentions over 33 species of fragrant plants with over 1,035 references to essential oils and/or plants in the Old and New Testaments.

During Biblical Times, essential oils were inhaled, applied to the body as anointing oil, and taken internally in which the benefits extended to every aspect of their being physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. I will be bringing more about essential oils in future posts.  See my links for more info.

Introduction

Introduction

Turning 50, for me was a bit of a shock! It was as if all the signs of aging decended on me all at once. I started to feel aches and pains in all sorts of places, menopause set in and my muscles felt stiff and sore most of the time. I couldn't sleep, had dry eyes and mouth, creaking knees, back pain, and the list could go on.


I know, I sound like a bit of a whinger, but I tell you this to not glorify the signs of aging, but to share how I started on my journey to reverse these signs.


I am going to share with you my own story to natural health, which of course is ongoing, as I learn more every year!


There is an old saying: "When the student is ready, the Teacher appears". Is this ever true! As I started to look for answers, I was overwhelmed with information I never new existed. I am not a doctor or qualified to offer health advice of any kind, but I will point you to the links of those who are qualified. My only hope is that I will jolt your interest in different methods of healing the body and that you will study it out for yourself.


This is my first blog of many, covering this topic. I hope you will enjoy and benefit from it to help in your own quest for healthy living and aging. Selah.

Delicious Veges

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s 2012 Food & Nutrition Report was released last week and found that 91% of adults do not eat enough vegetables and only half eat enough fruit.

I have come up with a beautiful recipe for mixed vegetables that takes next to no time to prepare.  Here it is:

Mediterranean Baked Vegetables

Any selection of vegetables that can be baked in an oven.  Here is what I usually choose.

One of each of these:

Zucchini
Tomato
Red onion
Capsicum
Sweet potato
Carrot
Eggplant
One crown of garlic (with papers on)
Herbs of choice optional.

I chop each one into chunks, and place them into a baking dish.
Then I mix in a small jar, equal parts of balsamic vinigar and olive oil (approx 1/8 cup) and shake vigorously.  Pour over the veges and toss thoroughly.  Bake in 200 degrees C for 40-45 minutes.
I eat vegetables this way for about 3 nights a week.