Soar to Success January 2018

SOAR TO SUCCESS / January 2018 / Personal Growth Strategies Oils of the Bible – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing By Debra Reis, RN, MSN, NP A s we come out of the Christmas season, we’ve been reminded of the Biblical stories of essential oils given to the Christ child. But have you ever wondered, why these gifts? Here are some ideas on why these oil gifts were chosen and their importance for today. We recall the story of the three wise men bringing gifts to the Christ childwhich included Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh. Frankincense and Myrrh were considered oils of royalty. In ancient times, Frankincense was highly regarded for its healing and spiritually uplifting qualities. Today, Frankincensehas been studied for its value to support the immune system. Many people find that this oil enhances their meditation practice. Myrrh essential oil was valued for its puri- fication as described in the Book of Esther. Known as reddish tears, it was used by midwives of the day to aid in the delivery of the baby. In modern day, myrrh oil is a wonderful oil to bring balance to our body. Myrrh is often added in lotions to support healthy skin care.