In the eighth installment of The Healing Powers series, Cal Orey explores the uses and benefits of essential oils.
Essential oils - including peppermint, eucalyptus, rose, and tea tree -- are nature's ancient medicine, abundant with therapeutic effects. The latest scientific research shows that many popular essential oils and aromatherapy can boost your health and well-being, adding years to your life! This fascinating guide gives you the down-to-earth scoop on the top twenty oils--all of which are budget-friendly and available year-round in everyday products at your grocery store, health food store, and online. Learn how nature's bouquet can help you: *Strengthen your immune system, slim down, and shape up with citrus oils, like lemon and orange. *Fight colds and stomach woes with medicinal eucalyptus and mint; slow the aging process and lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and depression with relaxing chamomile and lavender. *Naturally enhance flavor in dishes for every season with sweet-smelling foods like Cinnamon Rolls and Gingerbread Squares that lift your mood and trigger fond memories. *Discover dozens of home remedies to ease anxiety and stress, improve sleep, sharpen brainpower, increase energy, heal skin problems, and more! . *Keep your home spotless for kids and pets using eco-friendly citrus and flower scents in cleaning and beauty products. *Pamper your body and mind with the same plant-based menu treatments that health spas use, such as invigorating Peppermint Honey Feet Treat and soothing Vanilla Scented Bubble Bath. *Enjoy over 50 recipes for delicious dishes from salads, soups and entrees to desserts, including Lemon Oil Raspberry Muffins and Roast Chicken with Orange and Rosemary. Sprinkled with feel-good stories and memorable legends, The Healing Powers of Essential Oils shows you how the comfort and calm of scent can help you get healthy and stay healthy, while taking you on an exciting and life-changing aromatic adventure!