www.redmond-reporter.com[6] April 22, 2011

With the rising costs of

modern medicine, many look for ways to improve their health and em-power their bodies to � ght disease and aging through natural alternatives. One of these natural alternatives is using essential oils.

Essential oils, such as

frankincense and myrrh, were mankind’s � rst medicine. Today, many are � nding wellness using some of the same essential oils. For example, one can

stop or shorten the life of a cold with oregano oil, ease a headache with lavender oil, or treat an infection with melaleuca (tea tree) oil.

Also, eucalyp-tus oil activates the red-blood cells and in-creases the supply of oxygen to the body, and its anti-septic properties render it useful in treating colds and wounds.

Essential oils are the regenerating, oxygenat-ing, and immune defense properties of plants. � ey are so small in molecular size that they can quickly penetrate the skin. � ey are lipid-soluble and are capable of penetrating cell walls. � ey contain oxygen molecules which

help to transport nutrients to the starving human cells. � ey can stimulate the immune system, provide power-ful antioxidants, prevent fungus,

and prevent oxidation. � eir therapeutic action is usually due to the natu-rally occurring chemicals found within them. � e way these chemicals inter-act with each other gives an essential oil its unique quality and its healing properties.

Using essential oils for holistic health is o� en

referred to as aromatherapy. However, inhaling the aroma of oils is only one of several ways to tap into the power of essential oils. � ere are more than 1,000 essential oils throughout the world. Only about 100 are commonly used. So, how does one know what oil to use for what ailment and how does one learn how to best use the oils for their particular ailment or need? � ere are several books available on aromatherapy or one can take a class.

Anyone wanting to learn more about how to � nd wellness using these gi� s from the earth can attend a workshop at Health Within in Redmond, April 28 and April 30. � e workshops are sponsored by Heal the Family and are taught by myself and Laura Jacobs us-ing dōTERRA essential oils.

PJ Hanks is owner of Carnation-based Heal the Family and holds classes on essential oils at Health Within in Redmond. She can be reached at (425) 788-8282 or healthefamily@gmail.com.

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Senior Center (RSC) First Friday Co� ee Chat on May 6 will feature City of Redmond Mayor John Marchione.

� e chat will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Fire-place Lounge of RSC, 8703 160th Ave. N.E.

Designed as an informal discussion and question and answer session, Marchione will update his vision for a connected, vibrant and � scally responsible Redmond.

Following the Co� ee Chat, Mayor Marchione will attend a reception at 11 a.m. in the lobby of RSC to recognize and honor the Older Ameri-can Month Honorees for 2011.

Registration for First Friday Co� ee Chats is not necessary. For more information on the program, call (425) 556-2314. Complimentary refreshments provided by Aegis of Redmond.

Mayor to speak at Redmond Senior Center One can stop or

shorten the life of a cold with oregano oil, ease a headache with lavender oil, or

treat an infection with tea tree oil.