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If you are tired with your current skin care situation maybe it’s time to avoid chemicals. If you are ready for a luminous skin then this is the solution. Several studies have shown that chemical lotions, shampoos and soaps can cause irritation. On the other hand, natural soaps may enhance skin and hair because they have natural ingredients such as French clay and olive oil.

Here are the basics for the transition to natural skin care:

Olive Oil Shampoo & Conditioner

Shampoos and conditioners made with 100% extra virgin oil can provide a thorough and gentle clean. Dry and sensitive scalps, which are a difficult condition, can benefit from the olive oil natural formula in a way that enhances health at the roots and shine. Moreover, if someone uses olive oil shampoo and olive oil conditioner, the effectiveness is multiple. The combination of these two products will result to a healthier hair which feels and looks good. In addition, hair will grow longer without breaks. There is also room for a little extra something: both products, shampoo and conditioner, can feature light fragrances.

Olive Oil Soaps

Natural soaps made out of 100% olive oil can leave your skin clean and feeling soft with a healthy glow. Moreover, many olive oil soaps have the blend of natural fragrances which smell lovely. If you want high quality natural soap, you can go for bars produced of olive oil with additional French ingredients.

Another element that is important is production, as triple milled soap scores top of list. The production procedure is as follows: soaps are crystalized and rolled three times under a roller. The result is a paste of soap, pressed into molds. This soap is both silky and uniform lasting longer that other soaps due to its dense production procedure.

Since the ancient times the health benefits of olive oil have been widely recognized in Mediterranean countries. Doctors like the Greek Hippocrates and Pedanius Dioscoride were the first to highlight the beneficial effects of olive oil. However, Galeno, who lived in the II century AD at Marco Aurelius court, was the first to write a book on medical remedies, in which olive oil was the main ingredient for many preparations.

In ancient and popular medicine, olive oil has always been considered good to help relieve stomach disorders, to fight pain of various origins, to relieve itching and inflammation due to insect bytes etc. Modern research has confirmed the therapeutic properties of olive oil and, in particular, its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Olives are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid) and they are a good source of vitamin E. Monounsaturated fatty acids are more stable than polyunsaturated fats, and therefore their presence makes the cellular membranes more stable themselves against the action of free radicals. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant that helps neutralising free radicals.

In addition, olives are rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, phytonutrients that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Due to its antioxidant compounds, olives and olive oil help the body protect itself against heart disease, colon cancer and other types of cancer. Olive oil’s anti-inflammatory effects help reduce the severity of symptoms of diseases such as asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Olives varieties are also called ‘cultivar’. There is a huge range of olives varieties or cultivar in the world, originating from different Mediterranean countries. Different varieties of olives give oils with different flavours and colours; also, some cultivar are better for oil and not all of the olive varieties produce olives that can be eaten, some of them are only good to make oil.

Each olive cultivar has its preferences in terms of soil and climatic conditions, thus different varieties of olive trees grow better in some places rather than others and bear fruit in different times of the year.

The fact that some olives are green and some black, depends only on how ripe the olive was when it was picked: the darker the olive, the riper it is.

In this page we highlight only some of the most common olive varieties or cultivar.

Frantoio olives – Where it grows: Areas around Rome including Tuscany and central regions of Italy.

Characteristics of the olive: the fruit is big (it weighs about 2gr) and when it is ripe it becomes red/purple.

Type of oil: very high quality olive oil, fruity and aromatic. Is this a table olive: no

Moraiolo olives – Where it grows: Tuscany, Umbria, Mediterranean.

Characteristics of the olive: the olive is small and round and it is black when ripe.

Type of oil: very good quality olive oil, fruity, green colour

Nocellara belice olives – Where it grows: on the Mediterranean islands.

Characteristics of the olive: the olive is big (it can weigh up to 7gr).

Type of oil: fruity and light.

Is this a table olive: yes.

Manzilla olives – Where it grows: Spain (Andalusia) and Italy.

Characteristics of the olive: big fruit, it can weigh between 4 and 6 grams.

Is this a table olive: yes, this is the most common olive in brine found in the supermarkets.

Kalamata olives – Where it grows: Greece.

Characteristics of the olive: the fruit is oval and long.

Is this a table olive: yes.

Carolea olives – Where it grows: Calabria (in the south of Italy).

Characteristics of the olive: big olive, it weighs about 5-6 grams.

Type of oil: medium fruity, golden colour.

Is this a table olive: yes.

Coratina olives – Where it grows: Puglia and southern Italy.

Characteristics of the olive: big and oval olive, it becomes black late.

Type of oil: fruity, intense and spicy.

Is this a table olive: yes.

Uh oh. Chemistry – the word itself can make one’s eyes glaze over. But wait, this is “essential oil chemistry’. MUCH more fun! While even beginning aromatherapy students are put off by the mere mention of the subject, they eventually realize the importance of understanding at least the fundamentals. The basics of essential oil chemistry will help you appreciate what gives a fine oil its unique aroma, help you more carefully discern a good oil from a second-rate one, and can improve your practice of using essential oils therapeutically. The greatest benefits of essential oils lies in their potential for true medicinal applications, where their antiviral, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties are effectively utilized. And it is the understanding of their chemistry that enables the practitioner to select the right oils and use them most appropriately. Convinced? Well here’s a primer to get you started…

So, why are essential oils called “oils” anyway? They don’t feel greasy, and they tend to evaporate completely, unlike common “fixed” oils (such as olive, grapeseed, hazelnut and the like). Essential oils and fixed oils share a similar chemical foundation: their structures are based on the linking of carbon and hydrogen atoms in various configurations. But this is really where the similarity ends. Fixed oils are made up of molecules comprised of three long chains of carbon atoms bound together at one end, called a triglyceride. Every fixed oil is made up of just a few different triglyceride arrangements – olive oil, for example, is primarily made up of oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids (the names of particular carbon-hydrogen chains forming the triglycerides). Their long-chain shape holds them in a liquid state which does not easily evaporate.

Volatile oils are another matter – volatile oils do easily evaporate, due in-part to their smaller, more complex structures. Essential oils are a sub-category of volatile oils, essential oils being specifically those volatile oils that have been distilled directly from plants (rather than laboratory made, or from another otherwise “inorganic” source). Essential oils still have a core structure of linked carbon and hydrogen atoms, but they come in a great variety of shapes including short chains, rings and multiple-rings hooked together. Each of these core structures will have what is known as a “functional group” attached – a sort of “molecular sub-unit”. Despite their seeming complexity, though, essential oils are still very compatible with mammalian biology – their atomic structure allows them to penetrate into the deepest regions of our bodies, and even to the centers of our cells.

The therapeutic action of an essential oil is primarily determined by the “functional groups” found in the molecules that make up that oil. An essential oil is actually made up of many individual molecular constituents. Each of these natural chemicals is formed of a carbon-hydrogen structure with a functional group attached. It is the combination of the base structure AND the attached functional group that makes a single, unique molecule. And MANY of these unique molecules combine to form ONE essential oil.

As you can see, essential oils are really very complex in their chemical nature. There are nearly infinite possibilities of functional group and base ring or chain combinations. And ONE essential oil alone can be made up of HUNDREDS of these different molecular arrangements. Don’t worry, though! While it sounds complex, one needn’t know all the precise chemical details to use essential oils therapeutically. Just know that any single essential oil is comprised of a few natural chemicals that make up the bulk of the oil, and many minor “trace” constituents that also affect both aroma and therapeutic activity.

The best natural, undiluted, properly distilled essential oils with all the major and minor chemical constituents will have the finest aromas AND the most potent therapeutic action. Many factors in an essential oil’s production affect the total number and relative amounts of individual chemicals found in the final product. These include where the plant was grown, soil and climate conditions, time of harvest, distillation equipment, plus the time, temperature and pressure of distillation. This can give you an idea as to why two varieties of the same oil can smell so different: The full, beautiful bouquet of a fine essential oil will contain a myriad of notes, telling you that all natural components are present and in balanced amounts.

To best understand this, we’ll examine Lavender essential oil; more than fifty individual molecules have been identified in pure lavender essential oil. The aromatherapist must remember that ALL of these chemicals found in pure and natural Lavender oil work together to produce a therapeutic effect. For example, the linalool molecule is antiviral and antibacterial; the linalyl acetate is emotionally calming; other major components including cineol, limonene, pinene and others are all noted for specific biologic and aromatic activity. It is the combined, balanced, synergistic action of these chemicals that make pure, high-quality Lavender such a great healer.

What does this mean to the lay-practitioner? That it’s important to find a nice smelling lavender oil! Each individual chemical, both major and minor, has a distinct smell, and is talked about in terms of “notes” within the overall lavender aroma. Some of these are sweet, some citrusy, some are herbaceous, and some camphorous (and the list goes on). A precise amount of each will create a certain Lavender aroma. Some lavenders are more sweet (and may therefore more relaxing), others are more herbaceous. Your nose is an incredible detector of essential oil chemistry, and you’ll be surprised how effective it is at choosing the finest, most therapeutically valuable oil. Your nose can tell you if all the constituents are in balance, if the oil is fresh, and interestingly, also if the oil is right for you – trust yourself in this regard!

A balanced approach in aromatherapy, as in all of natural medicine, is best. The most effective practitioner will have a well-developed “internal pendulum” combined with a solid education. Significant variations exist in the quality of essential oils; it is really cost effective to buy the higher grades of oil, as their synergy of expertly distilled chemicals will have the greater therapeutic action. Use your nose, knowledge and intuition to find a source you trust, that delivers consistently high-grade oils for a reasonable cost. Use these same faculties to skillfully select and apply the appropriate oil for each circumstance. Essential oils are complex by nature; at the same time, they have an exceptionally broad scope of therapeutic applications. Hopefully, this little bit of aromatherapy chemistry will enrich your ability to support your own health, and the health of those around you.

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Uh oh. Chemistry – the word itself can make one’s eyes glaze over. But wait, this is “essential oil chemistry’. MUCH more fun! While even beginning aromatherapy students are put off by the mere mention of the subject, they eventually realize the importance of understanding at least the fundamentals. The basics of essential oil chemistry will help you appreciate what gives a fine oil its unique aroma, help you more carefully discern a good oil from a second-rate one, and can improve your practice of using essential oils therapeutically. The greatest benefits of essential oils lies in their potential for true medicinal applications, where their antiviral, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties are effectively utilized. And it is the understanding of their chemistry that enables the practitioner to select the right oils and use them most appropriately. Convinced? Well here’s a primer to get you started…

So, why are essential oils called “oils” anyway? They don’t feel greasy, and they tend to evaporate completely, unlike common “fixed” oils (such as olive, grapeseed, hazelnut and the like). Essential oils and fixed oils share a similar chemical foundation: their structures are based on the linking of carbon and hydrogen atoms in various configurations. But this is really where the similarity ends. Fixed oils are made up of molecules comprised of three long chains of carbon atoms bound together at one end, called a triglyceride. Every fixed oil is made up of just a few different triglyceride arrangements – olive oil, for example, is primarily made up of oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids (the names of particular carbon-hydrogen chains forming the triglycerides). Their long-chain shape holds them in a liquid state which does not easily evaporate.

Volatile oils are another matter – volatile oils do easily evaporate, due in-part to their smaller, more complex structures. Essential oils are a sub-category of volatile oils, essential oils being specifically those volatile oils that have been distilled directly from plants (rather than laboratory made, or from another otherwise “inorganic” source). Essential oils still have a core structure of linked carbon and hydrogen atoms, but they come in a great variety of shapes including short chains, rings and multiple-rings hooked together. Each of these core structures will have what is known as a “functional group” attached – a sort of “molecular sub-unit”. Despite their seeming complexity, though, essential oils are still very compatible with mammalian biology – their atomic structure allows them to penetrate into the deepest regions of our bodies, and even to the centers of our cells.

The therapeutic action of an essential oil is primarily determined by the “functional groups” found in the molecules that make up that oil. An essential oil is actually made up of many individual molecular constituents. Each of these natural chemicals is formed of a carbon-hydrogen structure with a functional group attached. It is the combination of the base structure AND the attached functional group that makes a single, unique molecule. And MANY of these unique molecules combine to form ONE essential oil.

As you can see, essential oils are really very complex in their chemical nature. There are nearly infinite possibilities of functional group and base ring or chain combinations. And ONE essential oil alone can be made up of HUNDREDS of these different molecular arrangements. Don’t worry, though! While it sounds complex, one needn’t know all the precise chemical details to use essential oils therapeutically. Just know that any single essential oil is comprised of a few natural chemicals that make up the bulk of the oil, and many minor “trace” constituents that also affect both aroma and therapeutic activity.

The best natural, undiluted, properly distilled essential oils with all the major and minor chemical constituents will have the finest aromas AND the most potent therapeutic action. Many factors in an essential oil’s production affect the total number and relative amounts of individual chemicals found in the final product. These include where the plant was grown, soil and climate conditions, time of harvest, distillation equipment, plus the time, temperature and pressure of distillation. This can give you an idea as to why two varieties of the same oil can smell so different: The full, beautiful bouquet of a fine essential oil will contain a myriad of notes, telling you that all natural components are present and in balanced amounts.

To best understand this, we’ll examine Lavender essential oil; more than fifty individual molecules have been identified in pure lavender essential oil. The aromatherapist must remember that ALL of these chemicals found in pure and natural Lavender oil work together to produce a therapeutic effect. For example, the linalool molecule is antiviral and antibacterial; the linalyl acetate is emotionally calming; other major components including cineol, limonene, pinene and others are all noted for specific biologic and aromatic activity. It is the combined, balanced, synergistic action of these chemicals that make pure, high-quality Lavender such a great healer.

What does this mean to the lay-practitioner? That it’s important to find a nice smelling lavender oil! Each individual chemical, both major and minor, has a distinct smell, and is talked about in terms of “notes” within the overall lavender aroma. Some of these are sweet, some citrusy, some are herbaceous, and some camphorous (and the list goes on). A precise amount of each will create a certain Lavender aroma. Some lavenders are more sweet (and may therefore more relaxing), others are more herbaceous. Your nose is an incredible detector of essential oil chemistry, and you’ll be surprised how effective it is at choosing the finest, most therapeutically valuable oil. Your nose can tell you if all the constituents are in balance, if the oil is fresh, and interestingly, also if the oil is right for you – trust yourself in this regard!

A balanced approach in aromatherapy, as in all of natural medicine, is best. The most effective practitioner will have a well-developed “internal pendulum” combined with a solid education. Significant variations exist in the quality of essential oils; it is really cost effective to buy the higher grades of oil, as their synergy of expertly distilled chemicals will have the greater therapeutic action. Use your nose, knowledge and intuition to find a source you trust, that delivers consistently high-grade oils for a reasonable cost. Use these same faculties to skillfully select and apply the appropriate oil for each circumstance. Essential oils are complex by nature; at the same time, they have an exceptionally broad scope of therapeutic applications. Hopefully, this little bit of aromatherapy chemistry will enrich your ability to support your own health, and the health of those around you.

Olive oil has always been a favourite of cooks all over the world, but along with its taste and flavour, the liquid gold also contains some amazing health benefits. Here we list some of the most beneficial of olive oil effects on the human body and mind. Antioxidants – Olives and thus olive oil are veritable storehouses of antioxidants, which are not available in any other oil.

Tumours – Studies have suggested that olive oil can fight against certain malignant tumours in the breast, prostrate, endometrium and the digestive tract.

Blood Pressure – The addition of olive oil to a diet has the effect of lowering blood pressure and, in the process, avoiding a large number of diseases.

Diabetes – Olive oil is the oil of choice for diabetics. It not only helps during the treatment of diabetes, but also helps to prevent or delay the onset of the disease by preventing insulin resistance and its possible harmful implications by raising HDL cholesterol, lowering triglycerides and ensuring better blood sugar level control and lower blood pressure.

Olive Groves in Victoria Nullamunjie olive groves are situated on the lower slopes of Mount Stawell on the banks of the Tambo River at Tongio. Tongio is the district between Swift’s Creek and Omeo in the mountains of eastern Victoria. The climate there is very similar to that of Tuscany with hot summers and cold winters so the varieties of olives chosen were those traditionally grown in Tuscany – Frantoio, Correggiola and Leccino, with the graceful Pendolino used as a cross-pollinator.

The first grove of 600 Correggiola trees was planted in 1998, with further groves of Correggiola, Frantoio and Leccino planted in subsequent years to a total, to date, of just over 3,000 trees. Nullamunjie is a true single estate olive oil, grown, pressed and bottled on the estate. The olives are taken fresh from the grove to the press and processed within hours of being plucked from the tree. Nullamunjie Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a robustly fruity oil with excellent complexity of flavours and length of pepper, and a beautiful herbaceous aroma. As with all olive oils classified as extra virgin, acidity levels are less than 0.8%. In the case of Nullamunjie extra virgin olive oil, they are considerably less, never having exceeded 0.2%. To know more about Nullamunjie and the oils offered by them, please visit their website at: www.nullamunjie.com.au

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Why Olive Oil

It has been known for many years that Olive Oil contains unbelievable health benefits.  I say unbelievable, well if everyone knew the benefits externally and internally I’m sure this would be a massive part of maintaining good health.  Recent studies have shown the benefits towards Colon Cancer, Heart Disease, Breast Cancer HER-2 (Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2) a protein giving higher aggressiveness in breast cancers.

Olive Oil is composed mainly of triacylglycerols (triglycerides or fats) Triacylglycerols are the major energy reserve for plants and animals.  Polyphenols in Extra Virgin Olive Oil are natural antioxidants which have been shown to hold a host of beneficial effects from healing Sunburn to Lowering Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and risk of Coronary Disease.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a more pure form.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Polyphenols drastically depleted HER-2 protein and reduced autophosphorylation in a dose and time dependent manner.  Research found that all the major Extra Virgin Olive Oil Polyphenols (i.e. secoiridoids and lignans) induced strong Tumour Killing effects by selectively triggering high levels of apoptotic cell death (programmed cell death) in cells over expressing HER-2.

Naturally packed with monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, not only can Extra Virgin Olive Oil lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, research has shown that it also provides a wide range of anti-inflammatory benefits that can positively impact illnesses such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, and Asthma.

Even the FDA suggests that replacing just two tablespoons of saturated fat with Extra Virgin Olive Oil in your daily diet can have measurable positive effects for you.  You can also add EV Olive Oil to almost any cooked food when it has cooled as EV Olive Oil is fine for use in cooking at very low temperatures.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Ozone

Ozone is an unstable, but highly beneficial molecule. It’s the Tri-atomic form of Oxygen: Instead of the normal arrangement of 2 atoms of Oxygen (O2), Ozone is comprised of 3 atoms of Oxygen (O3).  However Ozone doesn’t stay in its Tri-atomic state for very long, at atmospheric pressure it may last around 20 minutes, but held bound within Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ozone can be kept refrigerated for up to 10 years.

(O1) is called a Singlet Oxygen Atom and it’s Highly Reactive with just about any substance that should not be in the human body including all pathogens (virus, bacteria, etc).  Applied Ozonated Extra Virgin Olive Oil is most commonly used for conditions of the skin (external body).  To list a few of these benefits… you will find it very hard to find a better all round healing treatment.

Aids in healing processes and reduces scarring

Reduces incidence of degenerative skin conditions

Good for removing makeup

Good for animal wounds, as it is all natural, and can be licked

Sunburn of the skin

Insect bites and stings

Infections of the sebaceous glands (sweat)

Can be used as a natural under arm deodorant

Hemorrhoids – One of the best natural remedies

Sore muscles (rub as a massage paste)

Cellulite Reduction

Stimulation of growth for skin cells

Increased healing-time for skin wounds and ulcers

Cleans and sterilizes the epidermis

Reduces swelling and inflammation

Calms the nerves and reduces the amount of pain in skin conditions

May increase cellular function and cellular memory

Acts as a free radical scavenger on harmful toxins

Acts as a moisturizing facial conditioner (leave on for 20 minutes and

promptly remove)

Ozonated Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a simple Healing Solution we all can use, a natural alternative to the toxins we use (internally – externally).

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I run across people all the time that ask questions about the lye in our handmade soaps. Some come away with a new understanding of soap making, others just turn up their nose.

Lye is essential to the art of soap making. It has been used for literally thousands of years to make various kinds of soap across every continent. Handmade soap has its origins in ancient history.

Although it is believed by many that soap’s history actually began around 2800 B.C. in Babylonia (where historians found a barrel containing a soap-like substance), undeniable proof of soap’s existence was first provided by a Mesopotamian clay tablet dating back to 2200 B.C. with an actual soap recipe inscribed on it. The ancient soap making technique described mixing potash and oils to form a cleansing agent.

It’s almost a given that Egyptians would also make some type of soap or cleanser. Egyptian manuscripts describe a substance created by combining animal fats and vegetable oils to create a soap-like base. The documents from approximately 1500 B.C. go on to explain another type of soap that is used in the production of wool.

Around 200 A.D. the ancient Greeks were said to have used an ash mixture to clean their statues and pots. The Gauls and Romans also made soap with animal fat, beech tree ashes and Goat’s Milk. The goat’s milk seems to have been their favorite, and I can understand why! They made both hard and soft soap products.

Today, soap is made from vegetable or animal fats and an alkali. In the past however, people made their own soap from animal tallow and wood ashes. Regardless of who first created the concoction, it was undoubtedly used in Rome. This is an established fact because a soapmaker’s shop was discovered within the rubble of Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The Romans often used soap as a cosmetic. It was quite popular with the ladies, for they used it to dye their hair red. Plant extracts were probably used to acquire this color.

By 600 A.D. soap making guilds were formed and the modern formula for the soap that we use today was created.

The Hebrews used a salt base when creating their cleanser. This salt, used in a similar manner by many ancient cultures, could be found quite easily in their local lakes. They used the salt to create the alkali called for in the recipes.

By the eighth century, it is documented that there were soap factories in Italy and Spain. It was not until the twelfth or thirteenth century that this industry was embraced by France. France then passed on the tradition to England. The French made their soaps almost exclusively from olive oil, while the English delved into many different kinds of soap.

The Industrial Revolution forever changed the commercial production of soap. People stopped making it at home and started buying it from a catalog or store. Although, poor people did still make their own soap from wood ash and animal fats.

Today, lye is a product on the “hit list” because it is used in methanphetamine production. You can’t just buy it at the store like we did 30 years ago. It must be ordered or bought from a supplier with plenty of paperwork to go along with it! But, it’s still possible to make your own inexpensive and all-natural soap at home. You can make it from scratch with lye and soybean, coconut or olive oils, or you can order a rebatching base from a reputable supplier.

Either way, natural glyercin soaps are the way to go! Commercial soaps are more detergent than moisturizer these days. Vegan or at the very least, all natural, ingredients are best. Make your own soap or buy from soap-makers like me — and be kind to your skin!

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Before starting my article I will like to say a few words about health.

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”
“He, who has health, has hope. And he, who has hope, has everything.”
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”

Why Olive Oil

“Italians…seemed never to die. They eat olive oil all day long…and that’s what does it.”

As said by William Kennedy in the praise of olive oil.

Being the most desired exponent of monounsaturated fat, olive oil is the essential component of the exquisite and luscious Mediterranean Diet. While the real taste, aroma, vitamins, characteristics and sometimes even colour of the fruit is preserved, olive oil is basically a form of juice and is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed in its almost raw state of existence because it is freshly pressed from the fruit. Welcome to the healthy world of never-ending goodness of the king of all types of oil, olive oil.
Why is olive oil beneficial?

The content of monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidative substances is considerably high in olive oil which makes it the most desired ingredient of the entire line of healthy cuisine. Studies have shown that olive oil controls LDL cholesterol levels and raises HDL cholesterol levels, thus preventing numerous diseases. Olive oil is the only oil which is naturally produced along with the incomparable amount of monounsaturated fat which majorly comprises of oleic acid.

In general, all types of olive oil are sources of monounsaturated fat but extra virgin olive oil which is derived from the first pressing of the olives, contains higher levels of antioxidants, particularly vitamin E and phenols, because it is less processed.

The active secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones due to the consumption of olive oil is quite appreciable and leads to the lowering of the possibilities of gallstone formation within the body. Moreover, the stomach of the human body tolerates the olive oil with utmost smoothness making it as the most desirable of all the food ingredients.
Benefits of olive oil

The olive oil brings lot of goodness to human health. It is highly recommended for people who are suffering from various kinds of heart diseases. Olive oil maintains the balance between omega 6 and omega 3 and most of the fatty acids in olive oil are actually in the form of omega-9 oil which is monounsaturated. The oil has been reported to have a great protective effect on ulcers and gastritis.

According to a Spanish research, patients of colon cancer highly benefit from olive oil and therefore this oil must be included in their regular diet.
Prescribed consumption of olive oil

According to the studies related to health, consumption of 25 milliliters to about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil on daily basis for 1 week resulted in less oxidation levels of LDL cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant compounds which is quite remarkable and assists in the healing of various diseases.

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For homemade lemonade, in a blender mix the juice of 2 squeezed lemons, 2 drops of Lemon essential oil, 2 tablespoons of honey or blue agave and two cups of pure water. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your own taste.

Add a couple of drops of Lemon essential oil to sparkling mineral water for a great lemon essence flavor you could add Lemon essential oil to ANY kind of juice.

You can mix Lemon essential oil into yogurt or ice cream, or lemon meringue pie…any desert that lemon would taste good in.

For a spinach fettuccini alfredo take fresh spinach, add garlic, some cream cheese, parmesan cheese and spices, cook it up and then right before serving add some olive oil to the pasta, put a drop of Lemon essential oil on a wooden spoon and stir it into the spinach alfredo sauce and then toss all the ingredients with the pasta -delicious!

Add a few drops to your salad dressing or infuse your olive oil with the Lemon essential oil and use it for dipping.

Create your own pesto with 1/2 cup raw pine nuts, 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds, a small bouquet of fresh organic basil leaves, a clove of garlic mashed in a mortar and pestle with a little sea salt or Himalayan pink salt into a little paste (that takes the stinging bite out of the garlic).

Blend all the ingredients in a food processor with some olive or Udo’s oil and add a couple of drops of Lemon essential oil for a really delicious and healthy pesto.

Just have fun…no rules here…just experiment on what you think will taste good!

To clean and increase the shelf life of fresh fruit, fill a bowl with cool water and 2-3 drops of Lemon essential oil. Drop your cleaned fruit into the water and stir. Be sure all surfaces of the fruit contact the lemon water

PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article is based solely on the use of 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils due to their high quality and tested purity.

The use of a brand of uncertain quality and/or purity will provide you with potentially dangerous, if not lethal, results. The author assumes no responsibility for your improper use of this information.

The statements about these oils have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Many small Olive oil producers are found throughout the world and some of the best are found in Italy and the surrounding countries of the Mediterranean.The climate in this region is ideal for the growth of the olive tree and producing large crops of fine olives, both edible and for use in the production of Olive oil. Olive oil consists of a complex mix of organic acids, including fatty acids, water soluble components and small pieces of olives. This mixture then produces a wonderful oil which has been used and revered by man over the centuries.

Livinginlemarche.com is based in the Le Marche region of Italy and we believe that Olive oil from there is some of the finest you can find in the whole of Italy.
The olive tree can be cultivated in any soil, but does not do well in wind-swept areas, areas which remain too warm in the winter and also where there is too much rainfall. The tree requires very little care and it is fully exploitable, both as wood, leafage, fruit and also some by products. But for pollination to occur successfully the trees need to be subjected to cold temperatures in the winter period, one reason why Olive oil production is not found in desert areas.

Olive oil has been produced from prehistory in the Mediterranean and was used by the Greeks, Egyptians and later the Romans. The culture of this area has grown around the use of Olive oil in all aspects of daily life and now the production and use of Olive oil has spread throughout the world and to places as diverse as, Spain, Japan, Australia and California.The Olive tree has a very long life for this type of plant and is of ancient Asian origin and can live to several hundred years in the right environment. The tree can grow up to a height of 20 metres and is often twisted with age and have a cracked and knarled bark. The leaves are a beautiful pale green, the plant is evergreen and may only loose many of its leaves when subjected to either high winds or extremely low temperatures.

Olive oil is known and used throughout the world and has in the past 20 years grown in popularity and usage. Organic Extra Virgin Olive oil is one of the great pleasures in life and at livinginlemarche.com we are hoping to bring the experience of using fine oils to many more people throughout the UK and US. We are passionate about fine Organic Extra Virgin Olive oils and especially so about single estate and mono varietal Extra Virgin Olive oils that are produced in the Le Marche and Umbria regions of Italy, and in other areas of the central Mediterranean. Our long term aim is to promote many of the excellent small producers and to provide wider exposure of their excellent Organic Extra Virgin Olive oils.These small producers of fine Organic Extra Virgin Olive oils have largely been overlooked by importers and so we have decided to where possible try and help the producers of fine Olive oils from other Mediterranean countries such as Malta as well as just Italy.

Most Organic Extra Virgin Olive oils on the market are normally made up of blends of different varieties of Olives and as well as these we are also trying to source Olive oils made from only one variety of Olive, normally the Raggia , Ascolano, Fasolino, Sargano or Leccino.These mono varietal Olive oils offer a new experience in taste, texture and colour to the consumer and the differences can be striking, but can be more expensive to produce and purchase. But in terms of quality they often outshine the normal blended Olive oils and the variety of tastes can be breathtaking.

Livinginlemarche.com as a business is mainly involved in the sale and restoration of beautiful properties in the Le Marche region of Italy, but we come across small Olive oil producers all the time. As we are proactive in promoting all aspects of the Le Marche region, we now hope that by helping in the promotion of small specialist Olive oils over the next few years we can help small producers to diversify into planting more and more single varieties of Olives so as to produce a much wider selection of mono varietal olive oils on the market. When you next are looking to buy an Olive oil for consumption at home, firstly make sure it is Extra Virgin, then if possible produced organically and finally try and find a mono varietal oil, your perseverance will definitely pay off!!