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Use These 5 Essential Oils For Better Health!

Relax, relate, release and smell the aroma of essential oils! For years, essential oils have been used during aromatherapy sessions for rest, relaxation, and pain relief. An essential oil is a compound that is extracted from a plant through a mechanical or chemical process.

The oils have the same scent and taste as the plant from which it was extracted. Therefore, it is said that the oils carry the essence of the plant and this is where the term “essential oil” was derived. There are several health benefits that have been claimed to be associated with the use of essential oils.

Check out these 5 essential oils that can improve your health!

1. Lemon Oil

Ever wonder why the fresh scent of lemons reminds you of sparkly, clean countertops? It’s because

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