MY TESTIMONIAL  (August 15, 2008)

I am happy to share my own new experience with you about the oils! 

At 17, I got in a car accident that changed my life. I injured my inner ear and got some injuries that would continue to affect me harshly for years. I was in physical therapy for a year after the accident, but was not progressing to the healing stage and just gave up. During therapy was when I began addiction to Motrin, 800 mg. Young and impractical, I took lots of them. Until under a month ago, I was still taking them along with lots of over-the-counter and prescription medications for other issues. I think the saddest part of using prescription and over-the-counter medicines to alleviate all the symptoms is that they put me in a fog, and I felt hopeless and eventually dependent.

No more! I wake up with the same pains and aches. I take my MJ Assist. I keep my oils and products downstairs so I have to get up to get them! (With the depression and medicine side effects, I used to stay in bed a lot!) I do stretches and drink a fruit smoothie. If my hands, neck or back are aching in a few minutes, I apply Deep Blue. I put some Frankincense and Elevation on my wrists, Helichrysm behind my ears, and get on with my day. Mid-day, I re-apply oils. I have Peppermint, Citrus oils, DiGestZen, Breathe, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Elevation, and Serenity in my red clasp purse that goes everywhere with me. Whatever starts to ail me gets a drop of an oil and I am fine.

I must say the feeling of having control of my life is very envigorating and motivating. I was like a pill-popping robot, and I honestly did not care. I am sure all this adversely affected my children, who are 4, 8 and 10. But, I am happy to say, they love the oils, and are not on medications any more either. My kids used to be on lots of anti-biotics, more often than needed. My children and I are working on getting into more and more healthy eating and exercise routines every day.

What I Use NOW, Daily: 
    MJ Assist, for overall pain and discomfort 
    Deep Blue, for topical pain spots
    Helichrysm, for ear problems
    Frankincense, for depression
    Elevation, for mood
    Serenity, for anxiety, restlessness
    Peppermint, for neck pain, headaches, mood
    Grapefruit or Citrus Bliss or Wild Orange, 
        for cravings, appetite control
    DiGestZen, for stomach and intestinal issues   
    Eucalyptus, for sinus
    Lemon, for acid reflux issues
    Fresh fruit shake with berries of all kinds for 
        energy boost
    Breathe, for asthma control 
    Wintergreen, for asthma attacks
    Daily Stretches and Walks
    Healthier Eating

What I WAS using, Daily: 
    Motrin 600-800 mg, for joint/muscle pain
         and eadache
    Sinus and/or Allergy medications, various 
        types, for headache and congestion
    NingXia Red, 2-4 ounces, to get going.
    Something for insulin release 
    Cholesterol-lowering medication
    Depression medications
    Fibromyalgia medication
    Thyroid medication
    Asthma controller discus and inhalers
    Antacids and Pepcid for acid reflux, stomach
         and digestion discomfort
   Motrin in various amounts for aches
         and pains throughout the day   
    Xanax for anxiety relief
    Sleeping pills
    Diet pills

What for:
Depression: imbalance of brain chemicals, in varying degree from constant sadness to suicidal, postpartum depression.
Anxiety Disorder: anxiety attacks first started about a decade ago.
Fibromyalgia: pain everywhere, in varying degrees, all the time. Diagnosed a dozen years ago when I was just out of high school.
Meniere's Disease: inner ear disorder causing vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, lots of ear problems. Diagnosed a dozen years ago.
Neck and back injury: muscle and joint pain, constant, sometimes flared up quite bad, from car accidents and other injuries.
Arthritis and tendonitis: diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel also, at 18, mostly in hands.
Asthma: diagnosed when I was about 25, not that bad, flaring up more lately.
High Cholesterol: diagnosed a couple years ago.
Pre-diabetes: diagnosed 10 years ago after gestational diabetes, then again three years ago.
Sinus: I'm in MI...we all suffer!
Acid Reflux: diagnosed a couple years ago.
Thyroid: first diagnosed a dozen years ago.
IBS - Collitis: intestinal issues, varying degrees, since I was very young.

I just love Essential Oils...An essential oil is a concentrated liquid that comes from a plant, or part of a plant.  They carry the constituents, or properties, of that plant.  They are called essential since they carry the essence, or aroma, of the plant. 

Essential oils are usually extracted from the plant through distillation.  They are used in numerous ways, especially in aromatherapy.

Essential oils have been used medicinally throughout history.   They were used  in medicinal applications, in ceremonial, and in biblical ways.  There are many claims that certain oils are cures or  remedies for numerous ailments.  We use them for many things today.

Modern medicine and science have made significant improvements in the treating of physical disease and ailments.  Despite this fact, there is a great need for alternative medicines.

Aromatherapy is popular now-a-days.  The interest in alternate medicines is at an all-time high.  With this, the interest in essential oils has continued to  increase.  They, too,  are used in alternative, natural, and holistic medicinal practices.  
  
Essential Oils are often diluted in a carrier oil, used in massage, diffused - to mention a couple uses.   Undoubtedly, you have noticed essential oils, like lavender, used in many consumer products today.

  

There is a rather large difference between therapeutic essential oils, that can aid in your health, and other 'pure' oils.  Many companies claim to be pure essential oils, while adding solvents and all kinds of additives.  Some chemicals are harmful, and some are just unnecessary! 

When using Essential Oils for your health, only trust proven therapeutic-grade oils.