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Essential Oils
What Are Essential Oils?Essential oils are the volatile, aromatic liquid extractsobtained from herbs in their living state (plants, shrubs,flowers, trees, roots, bark and seeds). These oils containoxygenating properties which help to effectivelytransport nutrients to the cells of the body and to increaseavailable cell oxygen. Essential oils, if extracted properly,have a unique energy signature or bio-electrical healingfrequency. This frequency can be imparted to the user bysimply applying the oil to the skin.
Exciting European ResearchOne well-known European researcher, Dr. Gumbel, usedplant essences to activate and balance the neural (nerve),hormonal, biochemical and bio-energetic systems of thebody. His research has been confirmed by dozens ofindependent scientific studies from prestigious Europeanuniversities.
The researchers found that all the cells of the humanbody are influenced or directed by sex hormonesproduced by the body. These androgenic (male) andestrogenic (female) hormones are both present, tovarying degrees, in every male and female. Thesehormones must be balanced and in sufficient quantity forthe body to have optimal regeneration and rejuvenation.
Hormones secreted from our reproductive organs andglands are the controllers and regulators of self-healingand repair for the whole body. These hormonesdetermine how well the metabolism works and have astrong influence on how we age. The exciting aspect ofthe new research is that plant essences, with theirinherent plant hormones, have been shown to evoke aprofound healing response in humans, and to haveprofound effects on human physiology and bio-chemistry.
Plant Hormones: Their 3 Amazing Effects onHumansAccording to the research, essential herbal oils, whichnaturally contain various plant hormones, have threemajor effects on humans:
1. Inner Brain StimulationThe aroma from essential oils stimulates olfactory nerves(nerve sensors for smell) which reach the inner brainthrough nasal pathways. Nerve fibers run from theolfactory membrane into the inner brain — the
hypothalamus — which contains important, self-regulatory centers that regulate warmth, waking,sleeping, blood pressure, breathing, fat and watermetabolism, genital function and many otherfunctions. Most important, essential oils canstimulate the pituitary gland, the master regulator ofall hormones.
Researchers found that these essential oils hadsuch an amazing effect on the pituitary gland, thatthey called it “Pituitary Therapy.” They found thatthe “outer hormones” (found in the essential herbaloils) could help support the functioning of the mastergland, the pituitary.
2. Nervous SystemResearch revealed that applying essential oils to theskin could stimulate the nerve endings in the skinwhich connect to the vast inner network of thesympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systemsof the body. By traveling from the skin surfaceinward to the deeper body systems, these preciousoils can help balance the functioning of the nervoussystem.
3. Hormone Activation and Blood CirculationResearch also showed that essential oils, with theirplant hormones, can be absorbed by the body andfunction as hormone precursors that can activate ourown hormones that may not be functioning at their fullcapacity. In addition, plant hormones absorbedthrough the skin can enter the blood circulation,improving it and the blood chemistry.
Positive Whole Body Effects of Essential OilsExtensive European research documents howessential herbal oils can therapeutically affect ALLthe inner organs and glands of the human body byabsorption through the skin. Scientific evidence hasproven that transdermal (through the skin) absorptioninto the circulatory and lymphatic systems is easierand quicker than any other method of regulating theneurohormonal system.
Research shows that essential oils can penetratequickly through the cell membrane and increase theoxygen level by 21%. This is particularly importanttoday when we are besieged with many types of
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infections. It is well known that many types of infectiousorganisms can live only in low-oxygen environments.
By increasing cellular oxygen, essential oils may help tocreate an environment in which pathogenic (disease-causing)bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites cannot live. Research hasshown that when the oxygen level in a sick cell is increased, thecell begins to change back to normal.
Since medical researchers in Europe discovered theoxygenating capacities of essential oils, they have beenimplementing the use of these oils in their European hospitals.
How Do These Essential Oils Work?As the essential oils are rubbed on the skin, their tiny moleculespenetrate the fatty layers of the skin and move much deeperinto the body. The lipid solubility of essential oils allows themto travel transcellularly, or directly through the cell itself.Because essential oils can penetrate through the fatty tissuelayers into the interstitial fluids as well as into the bloodcirculation, they have a profound effect on the whole body.
Historical Use of Essential OilsTranslations of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and ancientChinese manuscripts refer to priests and physicians usingessential oils thousands of years before the birth of Christ. TheBible also contains 188 references to the use of essential herbaloils. Herbal oils were clearly one of mankind’s first medicines.
Biblical prophets recognized the use of essential herbal oilsas a protection for their bodies against the ravages of disease.The three wise men brought the essential oils, frankincense andmyrrh, as gifts to the Christ child, Jesus.
How Are Essential Oils Made?To extract the healing aromatic essential oils from herbs, theymust be processed with low pressure and low temperature.The common practice of using high pressure, hightemperatures and rapid processing with solvents and otherchemicals will fracture the oil molecules, destroying thetherapeutic value and altering the aromatic fragrance. In fact,any harmful chemical combined with an essential oil is likely todestroy the effectiveness of the oil.
Personal Care Products: Ill Health in a BottleMost cosmetics and body care products on the market are filledwith chemicals and potentially carcinogenic compounds,although they are perfectly legal. What you put on you skin, youare “eating” to a large degree, since your skin has the ability toabsorb many substances.
Trapped Chemicals Can “Jam” the Body’s PathwaysPeople complain about “old age,” with its many head symptomsincluding diminished vision and hearing, sinus problems, teethproblems, hair loss, headaches, rashes, etc. Could it be fromabsorbing the many chemicals in products which are put on thehead — such as those found in cosmetics, hair sprays,shampoos, conditioners, soaps, etc.? These absorbedchemicals can “jam” the bio-electric energetic circuits that runthrough the head area, lodging in the ground substance of thescalp and body tissue and thereby creating many bodilysymptoms. Be very picky about what goes on your own skin,hair, face and armpits.
What Do We Recommend?Only those personal care products which are free of harmfulchemicals and made of quality ingredients. Ask for our catalog,which features top-rated, nontoxic body care productsrecommended for the following: shampoo, conditioner,underarm deodorant, bar and liquid soap, toothpaste, facialcream, facial cleanser, facial tonic and body lotion.
The Bad Guys: Propylene Glycol and ParabensIn particular, products which contain PROPYLENEGLYCOL and METHYL PARABEN should be avoided.Avoid wearing commercial perfumes on your skin, which areloaded with alcohol and synthetic fragrances which your skincan easily absorb and transfer deeper into the body (thepotential cause of many debilitating symptoms). Instead switchto using pure essential oils as perfumes with their delightful,health-boosting fragrances.
In addition, use nontoxic household cleaning products. Wearrubber gloves to keep your hands clear of common chemicalsand contaminants contained in typical dishwashing liquids andother household cleaners.
Regaining HealthPremier Essential Oils, made with top quality essential oils, areground-breaking products designed to help open deficient andtoxic pathways in the electromagnetic network ofcommunication channels that runs throughout the body,accessible through the outer “ground substance” of the body(the outer skin). By helping to dissolve the accumulated toxinsand scar blockages which distort these body pathways, theseessential oils can help ease pain and restore maximumelectromagnetic and full body circulation. They are simplymassaged into the skin, especially painful areas.
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ReferencesGumbel, D., Principles of Holistic Skin Therapy with Herbal Essences, Haug
Publishers, 1986.Lavabre, M., Aromatherapy Workbook, Healing Arts Press, 1997.Ryman, D., Aromatherapy: The Complete Guide, Bantam Books, 1991.Wilson, R., Aromatherapy For Vibrant Health and Beauty, Avery Publishing
Group, 1995.Yanick, P., Manual of Neurohormonal Regulation, Leibl Printing Co., 1992.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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