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Uses of Argan Oil

February 7th, 2010 Cheryl

Nature often provides for our heath – all we need to do is be aware! Take for example Argan oil.
Argan oil is incredibly versatile. It represents a valuable food supplement and can also be very beneficial for atopic dermatitis. It consists of more than 80 percent of single-and polyunsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols, alpha-and gamma-tocopherols and linoleic acid which have an antioxidant effect and therefore can have a positive effect on the dry skin of atopic dermatitis. Argan oil is also suitable also excellent for cooking and roasting.

It has a positive effect on cholesterol levels and is increasingly used in cosmetics. Argan oil is already used daily by generations of the Berbers in Morocco in many ways, without having the ingredients and knowing the exact background of the oil. The oil is thought of in Morocco as an elixir of life, beauty and health, and has been trusted by the Berber women for centuries. Users of the oil, women of advanced age, have shiny hair, healthy nails and youthful skin, despite intense sunlight and harsh living conditions. This phenomenon is attributed, among others, by the French University in Metz to the ingredients of argan oil. In a study they found that argan oil is a cell rejuvenation and a regenerating anti-aging process.

Furthermore, it has anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. The high proportion (80%) of essential and biologically active unsaturated fatty acids and its high content of vitamin E and other antioxidant compounds cause aggressive oxygen molecules in the body are rendered harmless.

The argan tree stocks have fallen in recent years, is only occurs in Morocco. It is also called Arganier or ironwood tree because of its hard wood. Its fruits look like a mixture of olive and plum and are inedible because of their bitter taste to humans. The argan tree provides a livelihood for approximately 3 million people through its traditional products such as wood, animal feed and argan oil income which is risk of jeopardizing the fall in stocks. Attention should be paid to the shortage and an associated crisis – research will lead to higher protection and better usage.

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Essential Oils for Wellness

December 17th, 2009 Cheryl

lavender Essential oils authentic elixirs beauty and natural wellbeing. There is for every moment or mood, from lavender to pink, through the lemon, jasmine, bergamot, orange blossom and sandalwood.

The sense of smell causes us intense feelings. Simply inhale a scent for a few seconds for rekindling memories forgotten or feel a sudden coolness and wellness. All this happens because the part of the brain that controls emotions is the same that registers smells.

So one can make us smell and remember a particular situation and the mood that accompanied it. Translated into the language of beauty and wellness, means that if your body gets used to relax every time that smells like lavender, you will rest like a baby whenever you perceive this essence. That is the principle of Aromatherapy.

Distillation

This technique uses the scents of nature to improve the physical, mental or emotional state. Its base consists of distilling the essential oil of flowers, leaves, roots, seeds or fruits of various trees and plants. This is a volatile aromatic liquid produced by specialized glands and we can see easily. For example, if we pass the fingers by a branch of eucalyptus or bay, the hand will be impregnated with the smell. It’s like getting the vital energy of natural elements, which benefits us in many ways. And is that the Aromatherapy not only serves to relax: the essential oils can be calming, refreshing, invigorating and stimulating.

How do they work the essential oils?

They can enter the body topically (through the pores) and inhalation. Applied to the skin, relax muscles and fight inflammation. When inhaled, alter our mood. In both cases, the effect is very fast, as inhaling a scent, thousands of molecules travel through the nose to be detected by receivers placed on top of this body. After a signal is sent to the limbic brain, where reside the memory and emotion.

That is why we associate the aroma with situations closely linked to mood. Often, even those facts that relate to our conscious mind has forgotten.

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