We are a nation of vain people. This is OK for the most part because everyone should look his or her best at all times. Studies have shown that a clean healthy body appeals to members of the opposite sex more than anything else. There are so many different facets or aspects to good health and fitness that one article can’t ever be long enough to address them all. We will hit on some of them here with the primary focus being on the use of scented and essential oils for good health.

Scented oils are good for external wear and affect wellbeing because they change and focus perceptions that we or others may have about ourselves. Scented oils are either worn or diffused into the atmosphere in order to create a psychological effect. They can cause a feeling of well being or can be used in order to help us to relax. They are beneficial in the sense of aromatherapy. We seldom think about the effects that fragrance has on our life and well being. You use perfumes and colognes to influence the way that people think about you.

Exercise and diet are two more important factors which affect our overall fitness along with our mental health. Exercise insures that the cells of the body are oxygenated and fed with nutrients. It also insures that harmful free radicals and toxins are removed by the flow of blood through the body. The flow of blood also warms the muscles and the rest of the body thus promoting the healing process.

The number one enemy to good health in America as I perceive it to be, is obesity. Obesity robs us of so much of our vitality and life that if there were a way to outlaw it then it should be outlawed. Fast food is the biggest hindrance to good health and our fast lifestyle seems to force us to consume these foods. The days of eating a good wholesome meal at the end of the day are long gone. The days of going out to the garden and picking some fresh vegetables for dinner are also long gone. Fruits and vegetables are processed now so that they don’t even have the natural taste that used to define them and make them palatable. Plant foods are often picked before they are fully ripened in order to aid in their preservation during the shipping process. Many times they are artificially ripened which detracts from their natural flavor and nutritive value.

Essential oils are processed from natural plants and are known for their curative and healing effects on the human body. They are 100% natural and will retain their natural qualities for years when stored in a cool dry place. I am a great proponent of their use and I keep a supply of several types of oil on hand at all times. I use them for a wide variety of problems and ailments. I have concocted a special mixture of essential oils and aloe vera which works wonders for my extremely tender skin after I shave. I have not found another product which soothes the skin and prevents infection like this product does.

Essential oils are good as remedies for problems ranging from, skin rashes, bad breath, upset stomach, aches, burns, and just about any other illness or problem which you can think of in between. You can even use some of them such as tea tree oil as a commercial grade disinfectant, yet it is gentle enough to use on the skin everyday.