There on the kitchen floor, this morning rested a large container of four and a half litres of golden liquid.

What a Gift, the new season Olive Oil from our trees that surround the house.

My Turkish neighbours harvested over 24 kilos of olives to make this healing and health giving Olive Oil.

Olive Oil for many Mediterranean countries signifies peace and prosperity. Famous for many health benefits, it can be eaten, ( dressings and marinades ) used to cook, bake, as a skincare and hair care product too.

Apart from these diverse uses of olive oil let me share with you how I have been known to use this beautiful natural oil with positive results:-

For Dry Feet and Heels

Pour some hot water into a basin, add a few dessert spoons of olive oil- submerge your feet into this warm and soothing mix for about 20 minutes. You are left with soft skin and feet.

You can also use this method to soften your hands and elbows!
or
Mix a few spoons of olive oil in a bowl with your fave aromatherapy oil- lavender, geranium, rose, yang yang…an enriched fragrant effective massage oil for your body.

As a skin care product for dry skin –
I sometimes use olive oil on my face if it is dehydrated or I have run out of night cream! It works.

As a Hair Mask:- Because you are worth it!
Pour a teaspoon of the oil into your hands ( more if your hair is longer) then massage into scalp and comb through. Wrap hair in a towel and leave for a few hours even overnight. Later shampoo and condition your silky shiny hair!

I have sadly been challenged with Shingles three times in the last years. If I become overtired or anxious the red rash reappears and stings like crazy. With no wish to use a steroid cream, every night I rub a little olive oil onto the inflamed areas. The redness has disappeared and the pain dissipated. Success!

Here are some links with further info on this miracle oil.

https://www.shape.com/blogs/fit-foodies/olive-oil-better-we-ever-thought

https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-olive-oil/