Smart Mom's Guide to Essential Oils: Natural Solutions for a Healthy Family, Toxin-Free Home and Happier You

by Mariza Snyder

Overview

Discover Dr. Mariza Snyder's indepth guide to essential oils with over 50 of the most useful essential oil recipes for tackling every mom's daily needs

As a mother, you are always looking for ways to make your family safer, happier and healthier. This book shows how essential oils can help you achieve all those things. And you’ll save money!

An easy-to-use handbook for creating natural solutions, green cleaners, and toxin-free personal care items, the Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils provides pure and potent recipes, including:

• Peppermint and Grapefruit energizing air diffusion
• Fennel and Eucalyptus respiratory relief rub
• Citrus-infused cleaning spray and scrub
• Lavender and Melaleuca skin-soothing salve
• Chamomile and Vetiver stress reliever
• Spearmint-powered digestive aid

Your family’s wellness starts with you. That’s why this helpful handbook also features a powerful regimen to reduce stress, increase energy and sustain your own personal vitality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612436463
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	02/14/2017
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	417,457
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a passionate functional wellness practitioner and public speaker, committed to inspiring people to live a healthy and abundant life. She graduated Cum Laude from Life Chiropractic College West in 2008. She has a background in biochemistry and certifications in nutrition and aromatherapy. For the past eight years, Dr. Mariza has educated women across the nation with her expertise in holistic medicine and nutrition. She serves as an educator on topics relating to women's health and she's an author of five nutrition books: Amazon bestseller The DASH Diet Cookbook, The Low Glycemic Index Slow Cooker, The Antioxidant Counter, The Water Infusion Detox Book and The Matcha Miracle. Check out her website, drmariza.com, for women's health tips, including recipes and self-care rituals.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 What are Essential Oils? 5

Potency of Essential Oils 7

History of Essential Oils 8

How Are Essential Oils Produced? 10

How Should I Choose Essential Oils? 14

How Should I Store Essential Oils? 18

Quick Essential Oil Chemical Property Overview 20

Chapter 2 How to Use Essential Oils 22

Application Techniques 23

Safety Tips and Precautions 33

Chapter 3 The Value of Daily Usage 43

25 Must-Have Oils 48

Chapter 4 Smart Mom Recipes for Everyday Emergencies 80

Rollerball Blends 82

Sprays 93

Epsom Salt Bath Soaks 95

Diffuser Blends 97

Rubs and Gels 98

Baby Support 102

Chapter 5 Green Recipes for the Home 106

Household Cleaning Recipes 109

Kitchen Cleaning Recipes 112

Bathroom Cleaning Recipes 114

Laundry Cleaning Recipes 116

Chapter 6 Natural Personal and Beauty Care Recipes 119

Spa Recipes 122

Personal Skin and Hair Care Recipes 125

Chapter 7 Aromatherapy Blends for Mood, Focus, and Purifying 141

The Power of Essential Oil Aromatherapy 142

Calming Blends 144

Mood Balance Blends 147

Focus Blends 150

Energizing and Uplifting Blends 152

Air-Purifying Blends 154

Chapter 8 Self-care Wellness Rituals with Essential Oils 158

Morning Rituals: Set the Tone for Your Day 160

Evening Routine 166

Chapter 9 Women's Hormone Health and Essential Oils 172

Stress Management 174

Stress Support and Mood Management Blends 178

Energy Support 180

Sleep Support 182

Cravings and Weight Challenges 185

Libido and Intimacy 188

Perimenopause and Menopause 192

Appendix: Essential Oils at a Glance 196

Bibliography 198

Index 202

Acknowledgments 209

About the Author 210

Editorial Reviews

“This book was created for any mom ready to empower herself with effective, natural solutions.” — J. J. Virgin, New York Times best-selling author of The Virgin Diet and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet

“Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils is the perfect solution for every mom looking to implement a nontoxic lifestyle.” — Dr. Izabella Wentz, New York Times best-selling author of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

“Dr. Mariza Snyder explains the powerful benefits of essential oils and how to use them in this incredible book.” — Kevin Gianni, best-selling author of Kale and Coffee: A Renegade’s Guide to Health, Happiness, and Longevity and cofounder of Annmarie Skin Care

“In this practical essential oil guide, Dr. Mariza Snyder teaches you...how to be a smart mom by using effective recipes for overall well- being, green cleaning, personal care, and hormone support.” — Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND, best-selling author of Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth: The New Mom’s Guide to Navigating the Fourth Trimester

“Dr. Snyder does a wonderful job in her book guiding moms through all of the essential oil basics for themselves and their families.” — Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, best-selling author of The Dirt Cure: Growing Healthy Kids with Food Straight from Soil

“For those of you new to the world of essential oils, or even if you’re a veteran essential oil enthusiast, this book is for you.” — Anthony Youn, MD, America’s Holistic Plastic SurgeonTM and best-selling author of The Age Fix

"In this practical essential oil guide, Dr. Mariza Snyder teaches you basics about essential oils and how to be a smart mom by using effective recipes for overall wellbeing, green cleaning, personal care and hormone support. This is a must read for every mom looking for powerful, natural solutions." — Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND, best-selling author of Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth: The New Mom's Guide to Navigating the Fourth Trimester

“There is great scientific data supporting the benefits of essential oils for improved cognition, relaxation, and even supporting a healthy immune system. Dr. Snyder does a wonderful job in her book guiding moms through all of the essential oil basics for themselves and their families.” — Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, best-selling author of The Dirt Cure

"For those of you new to the world of essential oils, or even if you're a veteran essential oil enthusiast, this book is for you. In this practical guide, Dr. Mariza Snyder teaches you everything you need to know about essential oils and how to use them to enhance your family's overall well-being. This is a must read for every mom looking for powerful, natural solutions." — Anthony Youn, MD, America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon™ and best-selling author of The Age Fix

“In this practical essential oil guide Dr. Mariza Snyder teaches moms how to use essential oils to support personal and family health. In addition to providing a solid foundation of information about these oils, she also has a wealth of safe and effective recipes for improving wellbeing, cleaning the home without chemicals, enhancing personal care products, and supporting hormone balance. This is a must read for every parent looking for powerful solutions for themselves and their family!” — Nicole Beurkens, PhD, Licensed Psychologist and Nutritionist

"Dr. Mariza Snyder provides everything you need to know about essential oils and how to be a smart mom by providing easy recipes for overall wellbeing, green cleaning, emotional support and self care. This is a must read for anyone looking for effective, natural solutions." — Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D, IFMCP, CHC, BCB, RYT Founder and CEO of Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, Inc.

"Discover effective recipes for sleep, mood, immune system and hormone synergy in this incredible book. Dr. Mariza gives everything you need to create powerful solutions in your own home with essential oils." — Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD author of Spiritual Pregnancy – Develop, Nurture, and Embrace the Journey to Motherhood

“This is a great essential oil guide! Every mom needs this book for the best essential oil recipes and solutions for the entire family.” — Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC, FDN, Founder of Lifestyle Fitness

“As a healthcare professional, I recommend Dr. Mariza Snyder's book to combat the toxic, complicated world that we live in, and to start adopting natural solutions for your health, your children, and your home! This is a great essential oil guide that every mom needs! Great information to help your entire family.” — Debora Wayne, Founder of The Pain Free Living Program™ and Biofield Healing Institute™

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