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 has a warming effect when applied to skin and is excellent to use as a soothing massage. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly and dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. For a soothing bath, add 1â2 drops of Wintergreen essential oil to warm bath water.
Wintergreen and Turmeric should ONLY be used in 1-3 %. (1% dilution when used for elderly, frail individuals and for massage of larger areas of body on all individuals.) DILUTION CHART. 1 % â 1 drop of essential oil per 1 tsp. carrier oil or lotion or 6 drops of essential oils per 1 oz. carrier oil or lotion.