Citrus oils will Detox your Body from Petrochemicals

Make sure you are using a citrus oil daily? Why? Well, citrus oils are not only great at boosting the mood but they are antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, etc, etc.

Also, citrus oils are great for removing petrochemicals in our bodies. 

What are petrochemicals?

Petrochemical toxins are man made compounds that are poisonous to the human body. Unfortunately, toxins are found everywhere from the food we eat to the air we breathe. Our bodies are fairly efficient at disposing of toxins within the body to keep us healthy. When toxins are released unexpectedly into the atmosphere in large amounts, such as with an oil spill, the human body is less apt to adequately handle those toxins and likely to fall ill.

As a general rule, humans are exposed to petrochemical toxins on a daily basis. They permeate the air and are used in the manufacture of insecticides. These insecticides are ingested when humans eat non-organic fruits and vegetables. While most consumers simply rinse fruits and vegetables before eating or cooking, unless contaminated food products are washed with soap and water, the petrochemical toxins remain and are ingested.

After an oil spill, however, contamination is more concentrated and widespread. Oil remediation workers are at a particularly high risk of sickness due to their continued and direct exposure to petrochemicals. In addition, the toxins quickly disperse into the air and are inhaled by individuals living in coastal cities and, if the wind is right, those living several miles inland as well.

The Impact of Crude Oil Toxins on Human Health

Crude oil toxins have a clear and adverse effect on human health. After exposure to these poisonous substances following an oil spill, individuals have reported such adverse health effects as:

Headaches

Difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Nausea

Scientists have known for years that the toxins found in petrochemicals suppress the efficiency of the human thyroid. This explains the fatigue many individuals feel following exposure to airborne crude oil. Suppressed thyroid function can also lead to weight gain.

Young Living essential oils recommended to remove petrochemicals from your body: Grapefruit, Lemon, Tangerine, and Lime.