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Essential oils are determined to be thera- peutic grade using the following criteria.


• Part of the plant from which the oil was produced


• Soil Condition • Fertilizer (organic or chemical) • Geographical region • Climate • Altitude • Harvest Season • Methods


• Distillation process There are big differences in essential oils. Pure authentic essential oils are not perfume, they are super concentrated, and can be used by everyone; infants, children, adults and, pets. Consider diluting oils for infants and pets. Synthetic essential oils are manipulated for scent and are used in perfume or added to candles and soaps and other household products.


It takes 5000 pounds of rose petals to make one pint of rose oil. Knowing this informa- tion helps to understand the super concentration of essential oils. One drop of therapeutic grade oil can do more for you than a cup of tea, or a handful of capsules of dried herbs.


Heather Piper is the owner and primary Muscular Therapist at River Bend Therapeutic Mas- sage in Kennebunk Maine. She has worked at two well-known spas, The White Barn Inn, and the Cliff House Resort & Spa; she had worked with athletes and performers all over New England. She is licensed to practice massage in Maine and Massachusetts. She has a keen knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology. Heather uses her skills to assist the client’s return to physical health. She can be reached via email: heather@ksystems.us, or at her website: riverbendtherapeuticmassage.massagetherapy.com. See ad on page 15.


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