Essential Oils
Your journey to toxin-free living, and inner & outer glow…
My interest in health and wellness led me to study psychology many years ago, and to become a yoga teacher. I have experienced incredible benefits from plant-based medicine, as well as many of my clients. I’ve used DoTerra oils now for six years (one of many available brands of oils), and my energy and health have improved immeasurably. At 18 I contracted glandular fever, which began several years of struggling with cripplingly low energy, and the subsequent associated anxiety, low moods and depression. Cue essential oils, and incrementally but consistently, my health returned. The oils balanced and grounded my emotions, supported my cellular function, improved my sleep and immunity, and I now have consistently high energy and a far more positive outlook!
Essential oils are volatile compounds that naturally occur in plants. They’re extracted from seeds, flowers, bark, resins, leaves, rinds and roots (‘Volatile’ means they evaporate easily.) To retain their therapeutic qualities, essential oils are carefully distilled either by steam distillation or cold pressing. While sometimes referred to as ‘alternative’ medicine, plant medicine is the original medicine, having been used for thousands of years in every culture. Modern science has validated their active compounds and usefulness. Sometimes described as the plants own immune system, essential oils affect the body quickly and powerfully.
Aromatically, they interact with our olfactory system and limbic system to effect therapeutic chemical changes in the body. When taken internally or topically, they interact with cells, organs, and entire body systems for health benefits. They can be used in many ways, read on below. If you’re interested to learn more, contact me anytime at: freda@esho.co.nz
Emotions & Energy
Remember the last time you were walking through a forest or bush, or leaned in close to inhale deeply from a flower. Maybe you remember feeling uplifted, with an increased sense of wellbeing and calm? This is the power of essential oils (EOs). EOs cross the blood-brain barrier and affect our limbic system - the part of our brain implicated in emotions, where the hypothalamus and hippocampus reside. Oils like frankincense act on our serotonin receptors (like antidepressants but toxin-free and zero side-effects), promoting feelings of calm and ease.
Over thousands of years, societies have accrued a huge body of knowledge on the specific benefits and uses of EO’s, there’s an oil for everything!
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Recipes
From cardamon, cumin, tumeric and ginger, to basil, marjoram, thyme, oregano and rosemary, when I discovered the possibilities and ease of oils in the kitchen, my world changed - true story!
Cleaning
Essential oils possess powerful cleaning properties. Whether you need something that is antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, or antibacterial, there is an oil for that! Switching up your household cleaners to oils, will save you money, reduce your packaging, is better for the environment (no more nasty chemicals going down the drain into our waterways), and every time you inhale you reap the health benefits also!
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DIY seasalt hairspray
When your hairspray runs out, now you can re-use the bottle and refill it with your own beautifully-scented seasalt hairspray!
Essential oil blends for therapeutic massage
We use massage for relaxation, stress reduction, muscular pain and emotional support. These benefits can be hugely amplified with the power of essential oils. Oils such as peppermint, cypress, marjoram, basil, grapefruit and lavendar are all therapeutic for ligament damage, arthritis, circulation, muscular dystrophy, relaxation and tension.
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Diffuser blends
There is an oil blend for every occasion, whether you want to add a scent to your house that is uplifting, or will aid focus and concentration, will sterilise, or help reduce hayfever.
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Events & Workshops
12pm, Saturday 6th May, Wellington
I am so excited about this workshop! Join me on May 6th, 12:00-1:30 to learn about how oils can transform your health. We’ll cover the therapeutic benefits of EOs, and how to use them safely:
Physical and emotional wellness: emotions, hair and skincare, and immunity
How to use: aromatically, topically and internally (Mmmm recipes!)
Uses for cleaning, replacing all those toxic cleaning chemicals and their plastic bottles!
You’ll get to try a wide range of oils, receive a free eBook containing the material we’ve covered and receive a gift at the end of the workshop!