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Essential Oils for the Whole Body

The Dynamics of Topical Application and Absorption
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Essential Oils for the Whole Body by Heather Dawn Godfrey focuses on the holistic integration of essential oils into daily life for physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It provides comprehensive guidance on the safe and effective use of these oils, exploring their therapeutic benefits and offering practical applications to enhance health. Perfect for those interested in natural remedies, the book underscores the versatility of essential oils in promoting a healthier lifestyle.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the natural healing powers of essential oils. With detailed guidance on blending and applying oils effectively, it offers insights into enhancing physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing through aromatherapy. Perfect for both beginners and those familiar with essential oils eager to deepen their understanding.

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A practical guide to the topical application of essential oils for physical and emotional health and healing.

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A practical guide to the topical application of essential oils for physical and emotional health and healing.

Well known for their aromatherapy applications, essential oils also have outstanding healing abilities when absorbed through the skin. Applied topically, they work well for wound healing, arthritis, inflammation, and skin conditions. Because all of the cells in the body are interconnected, they also affect underlying organs, systems, and soft tissues, influencing hormone release, gently relieving pain and stress, and offering antimicrobial protection against pathogens, viruses, and bacteria.

Focusing on 15 essential oils that form a safe and effective β€œtool kit” for treating a broad range of ailments and conditionsβ€”from acne, anxiety, and asthma to psoriasis, shingles, and painful periodsβ€”Heather Dawn Godfrey explores how these essential oils complement and support each other’s healing properties and can be blended together to offer dynamic, customizable treatments for each unique individual. She examines the body’s many absorption pathways, explaining how even the internal organs have odour receptors and how applying essential oils in different ways has specific influences on the body’s systems. Offering guidelines for safe application, including recommendations for children and the elderly, the author provides easy-to-reference charts and tables to select the appropriate oil or oils for each situation, and she explains which essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy and by those with specific conditions such as cancer.

Presenting scientific profiles for the 15 main essential oils discussed, Godfrey also explores complementary therapies that increase the effectiveness of essential oils, including Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. She details the colours, chakras, gemstones, and crystals that correspond with each oil, and provides recipes for proper dilution and the best carrier mediums, including creams, compresses, lotions, and ointments.

Written for both healthcare professionals and for self-care, this hands-on guide will allow you to effectively treat acute and chronic conditions as well as incorporate essential oils into daily life for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

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Essential Oils for the Whole Body by Heather Dawn Godfrey receives praise for its comprehensive explanation of essential oils, covering both physical and psycho-emotional benefits. Readers appreciate the connection it makes between aromatherapy science and its spiritual applications, highlighting its holistic approach. The book is noted for providing a detailed guide on how essential oils can be used for different body systems and life stages, supported by charts and tables for ease of practical application.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781620558713

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Healing Arts Press

Illustration: Full-color throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 528g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Heather Dawn Godfrey, PGCE, BSc, is an aromatherapist, fellow of the International Federation of Aromatherapists, and an aromatherapy teacher. She has published a number of articles and research papers exploring the benefits of essential oils. The author of Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation, she lives in Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK.

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