Ancient medicine includes essential oils and aromatics and were some of the most highly prized natural medicines in the world. References to all sorts of oils appear in many historical drawings and in the Bible. Many essential oils reverse aging by providing antioxidants that protect tissues and organs from free radicals caused by pollutants, chemicals, and other harmful ingredients. Free radicals have been substantiated as a major cause of aging. Gary Young, founder of Young Living in 1984, has done extensive research and has found all of this to be true. Essential oils are steam distilled from the leaves, flowers, roots and bark of plants. Essential oils are the blood of the plant and just like human blood are full of oxygen which carries nutrients to the plants. When humans use essential oils the oxygen carries the therapeutic properties of that oil directly to the source of the affected area in the body and the oil works with the body to heal itself. Total brain antioxidant levels naturally occur with age. Thyme essential oil has been found to slow the decline of these antioxidants. Just think, as an 80 year old you could have the same brain chemistry of a 20 year old. Clove oil exhibits antitumoral and other DNA protectant effects thus protecting the body against cancer. Overeating can also be a cause of aging. By restricting caloric intake, studies have shown that increases blood levels of growth hormones which increases longevity and postponement of disease. In ancient times, people ate only what was provided by the land which prohibited them from overeating like so many people do today. Especially with the buffets and fast food restaurants, people tend to overeat and eat the wrong types of foods. It looks so delicious and smells so good our bodies demand the food whether it is good for us or not. People in northern Pakistan are known for their longevity and the near absence of degenerative diseases. Their diet is high in potassium and low in sodium. Apricots, barley, millet and buckwhear the the main staples of this group of people. Also, the water they drink is mineral-rich with a pH of 8.5 which is very good.
