There are so many citrus essential oils to choose from that Young Living carries: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot and Mandarin, and blends: Citrus Fresh, Slique Essence, Purification.
My family and I use citrus essential oils for everything, from burning belly fat, Candida control, house cleaning, staying well to being in a good mood. Please read here...
While therapeutic grade citrus essential oils taste delicious, they exhort emotional and cancer-healing benefits.
Here are the notes from the educational audio below:
In over 50 studies are proven to be the most powerful antioxidant product
enhance the flavor of food/drink
when used on skin - age slowing effect
aroma - dramatically effect your mood, suppresses your appetite
inexpensive
Italian university of Messina found that 40-60% of citrus essential oils on the market (Orange, Mandarin & Lemon) have pesticides; processing increases the amount of pesticides by 13% (i.e. orange oil)
emotional response (Lemon & Grapefruit - positive & invigorating, increase relaxation, mental awareness)
stimulating and calming at the same time
studies in Japan - worked like anti-depressants and immune system; Orange & Lavender (inhalation)- anti-anxiety effect
rotate essential oils every couple days to better observe & experience the oils - better breathing
if using citrus oils, people will associate you with uplifting mood
use with affirmation when in a good mood to amplify the effect, re-play in your mind the memory
blend (top notes) with other oils
blend with heavier notes oils for stability
might increase sensitivity to the sun
full of petrochemicals
provide plant with cell-damaging radiation and toxins neutralizing defense; same effect for us
Activate positive nervous system response, immunity, circulation, blood-sugar balance
Build defenses, balance, by being antioxidant
Cleanse - antiseptic for colon, kidney, liver, lymph, cardiovascular and skin, lungs.
Limonene phytochemical - study in Osaca, Japan; improve the ability of cells to protect by 50% reduce harmful cell growth. Increased production of liver enzymes, Glutathione, which protect the liver.
Study on orange oil - increased ability, 80%, in strength and ability of maintaining normal healthy cells
Search pubmed.gov for Limonene studies:
kinase activity in human aortic smooth muscle cells.
Citrus limonene and its glucoside inhibit colon adenocarcinoma cell proliferation through apoptosis
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16387741
Educational video Citrus Oils, The Therapeutic Value Realized From the Rind
on Youtube
Notes
most of therapeutic value of citrus fruit is found in the rind
use daily
was brought in 1747 by a naval doctor James Lynn who demonstrated the effect of fresh lemon to eliminate scurvy
phyto chemical limonene promotes healthy cell immune function, helps cells, and really deeper than that, even DNA to stay protected and avoid all kinds of different situations where they can be changed, mutated into undesirable form or killed
US National library of Medicine, PubMed, reveals 1,784 studies on dlimonene
Dlimonene scientifically proven to be one of the most powerful cell protectant, anti-oxidant, anti-aging and health promoting in the world Specifically, it protects healthy cells from damage, discourages mutation and harmful cell proliferation. And of course, we know how important that is in today's world when our cells are truly under attack
very cost effective
a few drops in your water, under your tongue, in a drink, to smoothies, to meal replacements
another well researched compound - citro. Found to promote healthy metabolism and decrease appetite. Is employed in weight management products.
scientists reported in May 2011 in the Indian journal of pharmacology enhances metabolism and reduces accumulation of fats by hindreing the formation of fat cells.
particularly Grapefruit. Try different citrus oils to find the one that works for you best
great diuretic - eliminates excess water with toxins in it
corrects emotional imbalance, instantly elevate mood
cleanse skin, reduce legs and abdominal
cleaning and disinfectant
can be added to dishwasher
Orange oil - feeling of security, peace and joy, 96% of d-limonene
In 2003 Thai and Austrian researchers investigated the physiological and behavioral effects - stimulating, improved alertness and elevated mood
Grapefruit - 89-95 % its fresh aroma is energizing and uplifting, the scent can balance the appetite
Lemon - a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous systems
In 2008 study in psycho and neuro-endocrenology found that inhalation of lemon essential oil improved mood balances the autonomic nervous system, which is a key to maintaining a bio-chemical balance
Use lemon oil for the first onset of the cold or chills - on the soles of the feet, rub all over when feeling chills, inhaling.
don't use on skin when in the sun
Add tangerine oil to NingXia Red, calms the mind and body, irritability, aids digestion, decreases the appearance of the stretch marks; up to 93% dlimonene
Make sure the citrus oil you're using is authentic - most citrus oils are sprayed with the pesticides, unlike Young Living (seed to seal).
Diffuse citrus with spearmint, mint, or wintergreen with grapefruit, orange or tangerine
When added to food - tremendous benefit.
To your health !!!
Love,
Always,
Eugeniya
Health Essentials LLC.
Young Living member#: 1128387
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