1 The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars; the medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight. [ Read summary ].
Wintergreen essential oil is derived from the leaves of a creeping shrub found in coniferous areas. The main chemical component in Wintergreen, methyl salicylate, is used in topical creams and massage blends because of its soothing properties.
There are a couple of scenarios in which a carrier oil is used: The oil is exceptionally strong, or as we call it, âhot.â Oregano and Wintergreen are both hot oils, meaning theyâre so strong they may actually burn your skin if applied directly. This is especially true for sensitive skin.