Olive Oil |
This versatile oil is cold pressed from the
ripened fruit of the semitropical olive tree, a vital staple
of life - especially for countries in the Mediterranean basin
- since ancient times. When a naturally grown product is cold
pressed it is considered to be processed without heat or anything
that would distort or destroy the natural qualities of that
product. Olive oil is considered to be virgin when it
is processed by the cold process system. The Cayce readings
valued olive oil highly, and recommended it thousands of times
for both internal and external use. 92% of all human diseases
have their origin within the intestines and olive oil has been
found to assist and aid almost all of them. It is considered
by many to be a Wholistic food that helps prevent sickness and
the disease process.
When taken internally in small doses (one teaspoon to one table
spoon per day), olive oil was considered a food for the intestinal
system. As a mono-unsaturated fat, it is also widely believed
to play an important role in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol,
making it instrumental in keeping the heart healthy. According
to Cayce, olive oil is good for everyone, especially at times
when the intestines can use the stimulation. It is known to
coordinate all of the organs in digestion. Its mildness
is easy on the system, making it ideal for those who can tolerate
(or enjoy!) the distinctive flavor. It also is known to
oil all of the working joints within the body allowing them
to move freer and easily. It also oils the skin and other important
organs and structures within the body.
Mr. Cayce’s external recommendations encompassed a wide
variety of complexions; massage and skin care preparations.
One reading went so far as to state that “Olive oil -
properly prepared (hence pure olive oil should always be used)
- is one of the most effective agents for stimulating muscular
activity or mucous membrane activity that may be applied to
a body” (1440-3). Another reading recommended nightly
massages with olive oil - in this case for a woman with weakness
and toxemia “to relax and strengthen and feed the muscular
conditions, and to bring about the better locomotion from the
effects of the poisons as are being eliminated from the system,
and to strengthen the body throughout” (5421-6).
Besides being recommended alone, olive oil was included in an
assortment of massage formulas, such as an often mentioned pairing
with equal parts tincture of myrrh. Here, “The myrrh,
as an activative force with the oil, acts as a healing influence
to the tendency of inflammation or drying of the texture or
tendril effect of muscular activities of the system” (1372-81).
Since these ingredients must be combined just before use to
avoid spoilage, preparation must take place at home. However,
this is not the case with most Mr. Cayce formulas. Ours include
Aura Glow, Golden Magic, Dermaglow, Egyptian Oil, Gold Rush
and Scarmassage. Because of its gentleness, olive oil
is also used in hair and body cleansers such as our “Castile”
Olive Oil Shampoo and Olive Oil Soap.
As Mr. Cayce seems to have suggested, our olive oil is pure
extra virgin, meaning that it comes from the highest quality,
first pressing of the pulp. This oil is so valuable to
health that the similarity of the words “olive”
and “alive” is probably no coincidence.
OLIVE OIL SHAMPOO
When asked about the care and cleansing of the hair, the Edgar
Cayce readings recommended Olive Oil Shampoo more often than
any other kind. Since Castile soaps commonly have an olive
oil base, Mr. Cayce often used the terms Castile Shampoo and
Olive Oil Shampoo interchangeably. No particular brand was ever
recommended, although one reading emphasized any brand of shampoo
chosen should be "pure." In some readings the
use of Olive Oil Shampoo was recommended without explanation:
Use a good cleansing agent for the scalp, with a good tonic
afterward - Olive Oil Shampoo would be well for this body (35
17-1).
Other readings suggested that olive oil has special benefits
for the scalp:
For this particular body, use Olive Oil Shampoo, for there is
needed the oil for the scalp and the opening of [the pores of]
same. Cleanse the scalp with some good cleanser, preferably
[Packer’s?] Tar Soap, and then apply the Olive Oil Shampoo
(3379-I).
As for wash, preferably this would be done with those oils -
rather than acids or alkalines. Such as an Olive Oil Shampoo,
using as the cleanser for same that of the pure Castile soap
or Castile with a little tar soap in same. Be sure that this
is rinsed well from hair and scalp (255-10).
Plain Castile is the best to be used. Castile Shampoo, see,
will add a lustre - of course, would be well if a few drops
of olive oil is added in the water, not in the hair (658-2).
Olive Oil Shampoo was also advised several times in conjunction
with crude oil, white Vaseline and grain alcohol solutions for
treatment and prevention of baldness:
Take at least five to ten minutes to massage the scalp with
the white petroleum jelly. Afterwards take an Olive Oil Shampoo
(970-1).
As for this particular condition, it arises from a poor circulation.
Once a week we would wash the hair with a very pure soap (preferably
the purest, which is Castile.). Then massage into the
scalp very small quantities of the white Vaseline, each time
after the shampoo. The next day clarify same with a twenty
percent (20%) solution of alcohol, grain alcohol, not wood or
denatured. These used, as we find, will make for the better
conditions; and will tend to make for the natural curl, the
natural texture and strength of the hair itself (852-13).
And, for cosmetic purposes, this advice was given:
Q-12. How can I best care for my hair and keep it light,
and from turning dark at the roots?
A-12. Use an Olive Oil Shampoo. This as we
find would be the better way. Shampoo it at least once
each week (1431-2). |
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