The Healing Power of Essential Oils: Soothe Inflammation, Boost Mood, Prevent Autoimmunity, and Feel Great in Every Way

by Eric Zielinski DC

Overview

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Discover the life-changing benefit of essential oils and aromatherapy in this soup-to-nuts guide from the host of the Essential Oil Revolution summits
 
“A powerful new approach that can help you safely reverse the effects of modern scourges, including depression, chronic stress, and mood disorders.”—Alan Christianson, N.M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet
 
Aromatic plants and their extracted oils have been used medicinally and in religious traditions for thousands of years; they represent nature in its most concentrated form. Through modern distillation processes, essential oils offer natural treatments for a host of health conditions, from anxiety and depression to hormonal imbalance, digestive distress, candida, sleep disorders, and even autoimmune disease. The Healing Power of Essential Oils includes DIY recipes and formulations for all of these health needs and more—all backed by extensive scientific research and the trusted guidance of public health researcher and aromatherapist Eric Zielinski, D.C. 
 
Some of the unique recipes you will master:
• Morning Prayer or Meditation Body Oil
• Sweet Slumber Diffuser Blend
• Citrus-Powered Pain Relief Roll-On
• Deet-Free Bug Spray
• Essential Oil-Powered Mouthwash
• Anti-aging Body Butter
• Lemon Fresh Laundry Detergent
• Hot Spot Spray for Pets
• Perineum Healing Soap
• Menopause Relief Ointment

From lavender, peppermint, and frankincense to tea tree and ylang ylang, essential oils are God’s gift to those seeking to take control of their physical and mental health. Whether you’re new to essential oils or you’re ready for advanced techniques, Dr. Z’s thorough, evidence-based approach equips you with the knowledge to build daily rituals that fit your unique needs—and lead to amazing results!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524761363
Publisher:	Harmony/Rodale
Publication date:	03/13/2018
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	142,474
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Dr. Eric Zielinski is on a mission to help people experience the abundant life. Formally trained as a public health researcher and aromatherapist and a pioneer in the biblical health space, Dr. Z is the founder of the Essential Oils Revolution summits and Essential Oils for Abundant Living Masterclass that have helped more than 550,000 people across the globe use essential oils safely and effectively. He has rapidly become the #1 resource for non-branded, faith-based essential oils education on the Internet today. An accomplished researcher with several publications and conference proceedings, Dr. Z currently sits as peer-reviewer for multiple journals. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and five children.

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Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction 1

Part 1 Essential Oils Revolution

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Aromatherapy 13

Chapter 2 Basic Tools and Techniques 34

Chapter 3 Stocking Your Medicine Cabinet 61

Chapter 4 Quick-Start Guide to Using Essential Oils to Change Your Life 77

Chapter 5 Getting Started: Your Essential Oils Daily Practice 86

Chapter 6 Expanding Your Medicine Cabinet 99

Part 2 Dr. Z's Recommended Oils for Nearly Every Occasion

Chapter 7 Basic Recipes 115

Chapter 8 Heal Yourself 122

Chapter 9 Personal Care Products 141

Chapter 10 Around the House 157

Chapter 11 Essential Oils for Athletes 167

Chapter 12 Using Essential Oils with Your Animals 177

Part 3 Women's Health

Chapter 13 Premenstrual Syndrome 195

Chapter 14 Fertility, Pregnancy, Labor, Postpartum, and Nursing 205

Chapter 15 Candida 228

Chapter 16 Autoimmunity 245

Chapter 17 Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause 259

Conclusion 275

Acknowledgments 277

Notes 279

Recommended Resources 295

Index 296

Editorial Reviews

I firmly believe that environmental toxins contribute to most chronic diseases today. In his brilliant book, Dr. Z delivers a priceless collection of DIY recipes that will help you detoxify your home, make over your medicine cabinet, and transform your body care to help you enjoy optimal health!”—Amy Myers, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Thyroid Connection and The Autoimmune Solution

“In The Healing Power of Essential Oils, Dr. Z provides a cutting-edge and evidence-based approach to using essential oils. He astutely portrays how to prepare a variety of remedies. His well-written and detailed information makes this book a must-read for every essential oil user.”—Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, FAAFP, CNS, author of The Better Brain Solution

“Amazing, captivating, and practical! This book is a must have addition to your family health library. If you want to know how essential oils can help your family with pain, infection, fatigue, digestion, and many other chronic ailments, look no further than this essential oil Bible!”—Dr. Peter Osborne, author of the international bestseller, No Grain No Pain

“Our ancestors' earliest medicines were all made from the plants in their immediate environment. The Healing Power of Essential Oils blends ancient traditions with cutting-edge science to present a powerful new approach that can help you safely reverse the effects of modern scourges including depression, chronic stress and mood disorders.”—Alan Christianson, NMD, New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet

“If you’re confused by conflicting claims about essential oils, pick up this book now and get the unbiased, evidence-based information you’re seeking. The Healing Power of Essential Oils will become your favorite go-to guide if you’re serious about using these health-boosting oils safely, smartly, and effectively.”—Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND, New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet

“Essential oils are everywhere these days, unfortunately, solid, evidence-based information on how to properly use them isn’t as easy to find. Dr. Z. isn’t afraid to dive into the research and tackle the hard and often confusing topics, which is exactly the reason I’ve come to look to him as one of my most-trusted sources of natural health information.”—Jill Winger, The Prairie Homestead

“An inspirational read that will enlighten you to the pervasive benefits of essential oils for your emotional, mental and physical health! No-fluff, cutting-edge, and evidence-based, The Healing Power of Essential Oils systematically debunks common myths and fanciful claims that have taken the internet by storm. The indispensable truths presented in this book makes it a must-read for every essential oil user.”—Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, Founder of the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy

“Armed with a researcher's mind, a caring heart, and unstoppable faith, Dr. Z has taken this beautifully important yet complex topic and made it accessible for everyone.”—Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating and author of Nourishing Wisdom and The Slow Down Diet

“We've come full circle in medicine and are beginning to understand the incredible potency of plants. The essential oils of a plant are the true treasure of nature and Dr Zielinski has brought this wisdom forth in a salient and accessible way. This book should be in every house and be used frequently.”—Pedram Shojai, OMD, New York Times bestselling author of The Urban Monk

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