Healthy Magazine Healthy RGV Issue 113 | Page 34

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE · APRIL 2018 THE BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR DETOX By Andres Portillo L et’s face it, we all want healthy, glowing skin, especially after a long season of overindulging and gathering around the dinner table for large family meals. We now find ourselves wanting to get rid of the excess and wanting to get back to our gorgeous selves. A simple and effective way to do that is to add essential oils to your daily skincare routine. With minimal effort, you can help your body repair cells while removing harmful toxins from your skin and body. The key is to find the right ingredients. This is where quality over quantity matters because if you’re consistently using the wrong products, you're inviting a host of other problems. Make sure you choose the best for yourself. You want grade “A” essential oils for excellence. We’ve gathered your “A-Team” of essential oils to help support the natural systems of elimination in your lymph, skin, liver, colon, and kidneys. Lemon is king (or queen) where detoxifying is concerned. It not only helps to rid the body of harmful toxins, but it also aids in the regeneration of essential properties in your body. 05 Oregano is a powerful anti-bacterial and is high in antioxidants. 02 Grapefruit is an antiviral, an antiseptic, and a diuretic. 01 04 Lemongrass is an anti-fungal, an antioxidant, and an analgesic that promotes healing. 03 The sweet scent of lavender isn’t all this lovely flower has to offer. It’s a calming agent that eliminates nervous exhaustion. 06 Peppermint cleanses the lymphatic system and acts as an anti-inflammatory. 07 Fennel helps with nausea, flatulence, and constipation. 34 HEALTHY MAGAZINE 08 Juniper helps the body to rid toxic wastes. 09 Wild Orange is number one in energizing and revitalizing the skin and body. 10 Ginger aids in digestion, as well as helping eliminate motion sickness and nausea. Take a trip to your local health food store or anywhere quality essential oils are sold and begin your journey to healthy, glowing skin and a healthy body with systems that are ready to work for you. Keeping your body healthy should be your number one goal. Essential oils make that task a lot easier.