The Fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K. They can be sourced from both animal and plant sources. These vitamins can be stored by body, so generally speaking it will be longer before we notice a sufficiency. On other side, because they can be stored within body, there is a risk of toxicity if an over-consumption occurs.

The best sources of vitamins, is and always will be, within food source. Once it is isolated from food, its synergy is gone. It is no-longer in its natural balance. Without all other nutrients it is naturally found with, its efficiency will be greatly diminished. One thing does not work without another. As you will find as you further study nutrients, each vitamin, each nutrient, needs a series of others to work at optimum.

On other hand, our foods now lack a lot of nutrients that they once contained. This occurs because of depletion of soils from more “efficient” and modern farming techniques and over-processing of our food. Even though we may believe that diet we have chosen is generally accepted as healthy, it may in fact, fall short of supplying us with full component of nutrients we need to function optimally. To overcome this, best choice in foods will always be as natural as possible. Choose organic, where possible. If you have time and space, grow a few veggies. It will also help to connect you with earth.

There are many other factors in your life which will affect amount of vitamins you require. Stress is a large factor in our lives these days, and whether it is mental, emotional or physical, it will largely impact your vitamin requirements. Other factors which will impact your vitamin requirement include smoking, alcohol, medications and environmental pollutants, just to name a few.

Lemon Temporary relief of bronchial cough and relief of symptoms of cold and flu. Add 6 drops to 1 litre of steaming water, cover head with towel and inhale for 5 minutes. If cough persists, consult your health care professional.

Bergamot Helps relieve mild anxiety, nervous tension and stress. Add 6 drops to 10ml Vegetable Glycerine, then add mixture to bath; or add 6 drops to vapouriser.

Lime Temporary relief of bronchial cough and relief of symptoms of colds and flu. Add 6 drops to 1 litre of steaming water, cover head with towel and inhale for five minutes. If cough persists, consult a health care professional.

Patchouli To help relieve nervous tension and stress. Add 6 drops to 10ml base oil or base cream and massage pulse points. Alternatively add 6 drops to 10ml Vegetable Glycerine and add mixture to bath, or add 6 drops to vapouriser.

Peppermint For temporary relief of catarrh, sinusitis, bronchial cough and symptoms of cold and flu. Add 6 drops to 1 litre of steaming water, cover head with towel and inhale for 5 minutes. If cough persists, consult a health care professional. Temporary relief of nausea. Add 6 drops to 10ml base oil or base cream and massage stomach in a clockwise direction. Alternatively add 6 drops to vapouriser. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Assist in treatment or prevention of flatulence. Add 6 drops to 10ml base oil or base cream and massage stomach in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Relieve tired aching legs. Add 6 drops to 10ml base oil or base cream and massage legs and feet. Alternatively add 6 drops to 10m Vegetable Glycerine and add mixture to bath.

Sandalwood To help relieve insomnia, nervous tension and stress. Add 6 drops to 10ml base oil or base cream and apply to pressure points. Alternatively add 6 drops to 10ml Vegetable Glycerine and add mixture to bath. For temporary relief of bronchial cough and sore throat, add 6 drops to 1 litre of steaming water, cover head with towel and inhale for 5 minutes. If cough persists, consult a health care professional. Relief of symptoms of catarrh and laryngitis. Add 6 drops to 1 litre of steaming water, cover head with towel and inhale for 5 minutes.

Ylang Ylang Temporary relief of nervous tension, stress, mild anxiety and insomnia. Add 6 drops to 10ml base oil or base cream and apply to pressure points. Alternatively, add 6 drops to 10ml Vegetable Glycerine and add to bath, or add 6 drops to vapouriser. Assists in treatment of flatulence. Add 6 drops to 10ml base oil or base cream and massage stomach in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.