Recent research has shown that oils - from peachnut to passion flower - have attributes which, when taken regularly and in the right way, can have remarkable therapeutic effects. Whether occuring naturally in the diet, taken as supplements or used as beauty preparations, this book provides a guide to their properties. Included in this book is a two-week oil-enriched diet that has over 30 delicious recipes. There is also an everyday skincare plan using exotic oils, a guide to oil remedies for health and beauty problems and a chart to show the indivivudal benefits of each oil. The author was the health and beauty editor of New Woman magazine and has written articles on health subjects for Woman's Journal, Woman's Own, Essentials and Mail on Sunday.