How Essential Oils Became the Cure for Our Age of Anxiety
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East And West
Western medicine, for all its knowledge, has no clue about the connection of body, mind and soul. It is mainly concerned with the physical body and tries to dissect the various body parts, treating them as separate objects that can be repaired or replaced.
Eastern medicine does not treat the body as an automobile, and works holistically, as they have intricate knowledge on how our body parts, blood, mind and soul are interconnected.
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The Time Has Come For Essential Oils
Essential oils, a pure and ancient form of medicine that eastern cultures have used for thousands of years, provides us with various physical and psychological benefits.
Just like green tea became mainstream a few centuries ago, essential oils are finally finding their place in the sun.
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Oils For Everything
People who are into holistic health and wellness practices are using essential oils for feeling good, meditation practices, aromatic baths and many other activities.
Websites selling these oils mostly cite ancient Ayurvedic medicines from India that have been used for thousands of years, to convince buyers about their credentials.
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The Age Of Anxiety
- 2021 is an age of anxiety all across the world, due to the pandemic and the resulting damage.
- Immunity boosting and wellness products, like essential oils, are selling like hotcakes, making many brands into multimillionaires.
Due to the rising popularity of essential oils, many companies like Walmart are selling bundles and kits of mixed oils labelled as therapeutic grade essential oils, which may not be as effective as the real, pure ones.
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