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DETOX AND AROMATHERAPY ESSENTIAL OILS

Detoxification is a natural and constant bodily process. We are continually eliminating excess toxins through our digestive, urinary, integumentary (skin), circulatory, respiratory, and lymphatic systems.

While we are designed to handle some toxins, our bodies can become overloaded when bombarded with too much processed food, drink, sugar, parasites, air, and water pollutants. This can lead to fatigue, constipation, gas, bad breath, low immunity, hormone imbalances, skin problems, poor circulation, mood swings, depression, and mucus build-up.

Essential oils derived from the likes of lemon, grapefruit and juniper can help relieve some of these symptoms by assisting the body in ridding itself of unwelcome toxins. When used in conjunction with a dietary and herbal detoxification, essential oils complement the holistic, natural cleaning process.

One of the major hindrances to the body’s efficient running is clogged-up eliminatory channels. Elimination takes place at different levels-the bowels, kidneys, lungs, liver, lymphatic system, skin and of course at the cellular level too. The term "cleansing" means facilitating the elimination of accumulated body toxins through these systems.

Entering the bloodstream through the pores of the skin, essential oils are carried to all parts of the body via the circulatory and lymphatic systems. They are chemically complex and their constituents have a direct effect on the body, mind, and spirit.

During a detoxification, aromatic essential oils can be used in a massage oil or in the bath.

The best support for your liver is to eat 75 per cent of your foods raw, enabling your liver to cleanse daily. Adding liver-loving foods such as fresh raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, fresh-pressed juices, whole grains, bitter greens and culinary and medicinal herbs encourages detoxification and aids digestion.

Detoxification Essential Oils

Different eliminatory processes benefit from the use of essential oils. For the bowels, occasionally massaging the abdomen with a carrier oil prepared from rosemary, ginger and black pepper is helpful. This will also improve digestion and assimilation.

Kidneys are important organs for maintaining optimal blood electrolytes, thus balancing the pH of the blood and tissues–vital for vibrant health and energy.

Some of the oils useful for kidney support are sandalwood, juniper, eucalyptus and onion. A bath-oil formula is convenient. Eating small amounts of raw onions with food is also useful. People using these preparations may experience increased micturition (urination).

The following are some of the lung oils: sage, sandalwood, eucalyptus, pine, cedar, cypress and hyssop. A suitable formula containing some of these may be used for inhalation and occasional massaging of the back and chest.

For the liver, prepare a massage medium using some of the following oils: cumin, rosemary, pine, lemon and onion. Massage over the liver or its reflex areas. The preferred way of benefiting from cumin and onions is to include them in one’s diet rather than applying them externally, unless one is in an antisocial mood! Turmeric is another spice that is beneficial.

The lymphatic system is one of the most neglected areas of health maintenance. It has great significance in the areas of circulation and immunity and is worth regular attention. One of the best ways to avoid stagnancy of lymphatic fluid is by drinking enough good quality water with some fresh lemon squeezed into it. Specific exercises like skipping rope, rebounding, swimming and daily dry-rubbing the whole body with a loofah or a brush will all benefit elimination and your health. Another way is to periodically see a therapist specializing in manual lymph drainage of the whole body with massage. If desired, a massage oil prepared with the essential oils of birch and lavender for gently applying over the whole body in the direction of the lymph flow is helpful.

Aromatheraputic Essential Oils not only smell wonderful, but they contribute to you feeling wonderful as well!

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