 | Have you ever wondered why the wise men brought frankincense and myrrh for the baby Jesus? As a curious and highly enthusiastic child, health and wellness coach Teri Secrest asked everyone she knew and met, but no one could tell her. She grew up thinking it was just a nice little story…but never stopped wondering. This thirst for knowledge sparked Teri’s twenty-three-year quest to learn about essential oils. It has taken her to the far corners of the world—from Croatia and France to Oman, Israel, and beyond. Teri has written this book to share the mystery, the romance, and the ageless intrigue of essential oils. She hopes you experience the Father’s love as He continually lavishes His children with these exquisite oils and you feel this rich, biblical history come alive in your spirit. Teri wants you to see how miraculous your body is and how it’s designed to heal itself when given proper nourishment and support. Essential Oils: God’s Extravagant Provision for Your Health offers practical how-to’s that you can use immediately, including the use of oils for romance, balancing hormones, cooking, cleaning, pets, children, and fragrance, as well |
as health concerns such as stress, negative emotions, trouble sleeping, weight gain, and anxiety. You will find practical guidance to regain and maintain health naturally.
As you gain this understanding, Teri believes you will change the next generation as you discover the hidden secrets of these biblical plants and how to incorporate them into your everyday life.
As you gain this understanding, Teri believes you will change the next generation as you discover the hidden secrets of these biblical plants and how to incorporate them into your everyday life.
Genre: Christian Non-fiction, Alternative Therapies
Release Date: October 8, 2019
Release Date: October 8, 2019
My Review
Essential oils & the Bible, yes, they go together...
Essential oils have been an interest in my family for several years now. However, much of the information out there is either; secular, New Age, or just a promotional of a specific brand. Essential Oils: God's Extravagant Provision For Your Health caught my attention because of the author's Christian worldview and her belief that oils were made by God for our benefit. What I hoped for was good information from a Biblical perspective and not just some New Age stuff that can give a person the creepy-crawlies. And that is exactly what Terri Secrest delivered.
As with nearly all essential oil information that I've read I am skeptical of a few of the claims BUT I am also firmly convinced that essential oils are of great benefit and people should utilize them whenever possible and practical.
One thing that I will very respectfully disagree with the author is the assertion that as essential oils are plant based, and if properly used, can't have negative side effects. If you are allergic to the plant you can be allergic to the oil, this is something I know from personal experience. I'm allergic to the mainstay of all essential oil collections, lavender, from synthetics to high quality oils to the plants my mom has in the garden. My word of advice with anything is to try small amounts, find out what you can have and what you can't, and do as the author suggests and buy the highest quality oils you can. Oh, and on the opposite end of the scale, my mom has had great success with lavender. Also, while dogs can have some oils, DO NOT put any oils on your cat.
One of the things I really appreciated is that while the author does talk about the influence of a well known figure in the world of essential oils on her health journey, she does not promote any specific brand. Instead she gives readers a list of things to watch for when finding the right brand for themselves.
My favorite parts of this book were the sections on the use of oils in the Bible, the importance of anointing and praying, and the studies that have been done on how much our sense of smell really does affect us. These were things I already knew but she dug a little deeper into the topics.
I just want to say a couple of things about the layout of the book. If you are reading on a Kindle without a color screen you will miss out on a lot, there are quite a few really lovely and inspiring photos throughout the text. I really liked how Teri Secrest clearly delineated each topic, from her own story to which oils are good for which things to cooking with oils, in clearly defined chapters which went into detail and then followed it all up with a handy glossary that makes for a good quick-guide.
To sum it up, Essential Oils: God's Extravagant Provision For Your Health is a really interesting book and it's one that would be a good fit for anyone interested in essential oils, whether you are a beginner or have been using them for awhile.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Essential Oils: God's Extravagant Provision For Your Health by Teri Secrest
a 4 Bark rating.
Essential oils have been an interest in my family for several years now. However, much of the information out there is either; secular, New Age, or just a promotional of a specific brand. Essential Oils: God's Extravagant Provision For Your Health caught my attention because of the author's Christian worldview and her belief that oils were made by God for our benefit. What I hoped for was good information from a Biblical perspective and not just some New Age stuff that can give a person the creepy-crawlies. And that is exactly what Terri Secrest delivered.
As with nearly all essential oil information that I've read I am skeptical of a few of the claims BUT I am also firmly convinced that essential oils are of great benefit and people should utilize them whenever possible and practical.
One thing that I will very respectfully disagree with the author is the assertion that as essential oils are plant based, and if properly used, can't have negative side effects. If you are allergic to the plant you can be allergic to the oil, this is something I know from personal experience. I'm allergic to the mainstay of all essential oil collections, lavender, from synthetics to high quality oils to the plants my mom has in the garden. My word of advice with anything is to try small amounts, find out what you can have and what you can't, and do as the author suggests and buy the highest quality oils you can. Oh, and on the opposite end of the scale, my mom has had great success with lavender. Also, while dogs can have some oils, DO NOT put any oils on your cat.
One of the things I really appreciated is that while the author does talk about the influence of a well known figure in the world of essential oils on her health journey, she does not promote any specific brand. Instead she gives readers a list of things to watch for when finding the right brand for themselves.
My favorite parts of this book were the sections on the use of oils in the Bible, the importance of anointing and praying, and the studies that have been done on how much our sense of smell really does affect us. These were things I already knew but she dug a little deeper into the topics.
I just want to say a couple of things about the layout of the book. If you are reading on a Kindle without a color screen you will miss out on a lot, there are quite a few really lovely and inspiring photos throughout the text. I really liked how Teri Secrest clearly delineated each topic, from her own story to which oils are good for which things to cooking with oils, in clearly defined chapters which went into detail and then followed it all up with a handy glossary that makes for a good quick-guide.
To sum it up, Essential Oils: God's Extravagant Provision For Your Health is a really interesting book and it's one that would be a good fit for anyone interested in essential oils, whether you are a beginner or have been using them for awhile.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Essential Oils: God's Extravagant Provision For Your Health by Teri Secrest
a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
More from Teri
My purpose in writing this book is to inspire you with the mystery, the romance, and the ageless intrigue of essential oils. My hope is that you experience the Father’s love as He continually lavishes His children with these exquisite essential oils and that this rich biblical history comes alive in your spirit. I also hope you will see how miraculous your body is and how it’s designed to heal itself when given proper nourishment and support.
As you gain this understanding, I believe you will change the next generation, as you will know the hidden secrets of these biblical plants and how to incorporate them into your everyday life.
 Teri Secrest | Teri Secrest is a health and wellness expert whose passion is to teach simple and proven methods for vibrant health to people around the world. That passion is rooted in her early experiences of learning about whole foods and herbs in her family’s organic garden and her mother’s passion for good food as the owner of a French cooking school. These early lessons guided Teri to a healthy path for herself and her own family, yet it was her first astonishing experience with essential oils as a young mother that ignited her lifelong passion for learning, practicing, and teaching people to take hold of God’s extravagant provision for their health. |
| Teri has traveled around the world to learn from leading experts about the beneficial uses of essential oils, research the promises and properties of each essential oil, and develop a deep working knowledge of their applications for daily health and wellness. Teri loves to share the simple, practical principles that will help you live in vibrant health through her international keynote speeches, training programs, and best-selling books. She is a sought-after speaker who delivers her message of vibrant health with such enthusiasm, humor, and joy that she has gained the nickname “Ambassador of Joy” around the world. Connect with Teri at http://terisecrest.com |
It's Time For A Giveaway!
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package of a copy of her book and $20 Starbucks gift card!!
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