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Dr. Oz's Tips for a Longer Life - Practice Yoga, Eat Healthy Foods, Reduce Stress - AARP The Magazine

2011-12-28T06:48:00.000-08:00

Dr. Oz's Tips for a Longer Life - Practice Yoga, Eat Healthy Foods, Reduce Stress - AARP The Magazine

This certainly is a great work out, for us woman we need to modify it a bit, I did. I can't do push up at all so what I did is to lower myself to the floor and then push up. I find it affective enough for me and I am getting results.
As one gets stronger keep modifying until you can do them as Dr. Oz does. For me this will take awhile.

Stress free for the Holidays?

2011-11-29T10:53:00.001-08:00

As I told you I would let you know how I keep stress free, here it is, my secret. Stress Away. That is the name of Young Living Essential Oil to help with stress.

It comes in a roll on so you can take it with you and roll it on anytime you need it.

The other great thing about this Young Living essential oil blend is that is has chemical properties that help with inflammation.

A little bit about that at a later time, until then,

Happy Oiling,

This is Charla from Bolingbrook, IL.

630 759 5494
www.newworldwellness.com
www.youngliving.org/468819

Using Young Living Essential oils in Bolingbrook, IL.

2011-11-28T07:22:00.001-08:00

Can you believe that the end of November is here? Where did this year go I wonder as we are approaching the end of it? As we all get ready for another busy time of the year coming up, I am taking a few minutes to let you all know what I do to stay relaxed and not get caught up in the chaos. I use Young Living Essential Oils.

You might be thinking well so what? or that hocus pocus. Just for your information they have been around for eons, dating back to Egypt.

For me my journey began in November of 2001 and my journey continues as I said I live in Bolingbrook, IL. and I use Young Living Essential Oils. What do those two things have in common?

When we first moved out to Bolingbrook, back in 1970, and we would tell people where we lived, their reaction was WHERE? You see at that time no one knew of or heard of Bolingbrook. Now in Nov of 2011 we are actually on the map.

Same is true of Young Living Essential Oils, when I tell people why I feel so good, or smell so good, or have lost weight and I say it is because of Young Living Essential Oils, they look at me and either say, WHAT. Or they say oh yes I use them because they are the best essential oils on the market. So if you have not heard of me living in Bolingbrook, Il and using Young Living Essential Oils, lets get to know one another. I love talking about Young Living and all the products they have for a healthier lifestyle. I love letting you know you have options for a healthier lifestyle.

As I began my day today, it is with Young Living Oil for hormonal balance and I will end with one also, not the same one a different one. My breakfast is going to be a chemical free wonderful protein shake, and my day will continue with Young Living Essential Oils to lift my depression due to the long dreary cloudy days here in Bolingbrook, Il.

I will weigh in this morning to assess the damage that the past Holiday weekend has done, my that pumpkin pie was the best I made ever. I will get back into my exercise routine and life is good.

Stay tuned I will let you know the outcome, can't wait until that weight loss tea is back in stock.

By the way, would you like to know what oils I use? Stay tuned.

Until then,

Charla
630 759 5494
"http://www.newworldwellness.com"
"http://www.charla.vibrantscents.com"
"http://www.youngliving.org/468819"

More on Frankincense

2011-11-27T08:51:00.001-08:00

We, Young Living, now have our own distiller in Oman....never before has Frankincense has been shipped from Oman and we are now doing it. Young Living is the only company that has proven, tested, pure Frankincense oil. We distill our Frankincense Boswellia carteri in Kenya and Spain.

Young Living members are the only people in the world that has the Boswellia Sacra Oil from Oman. In Ancient days, only the royalty had the ability to have this product. You Now Have It!

Burning the Frankincense sacra resin was a tradition of people for 10,000 years. Ancient people were closer to God and lived their religion 24/7. And Frankincense was part of their everyday lives. The smoke coming from the burning of the resin assesses the emotions working on depression and anxiety. The people of old used it to purify their clothing and bedding getting rid of (killing) sand fleas, lice, ticks, mold and bacteria.

To View a fabulous video from the Dr. who works with Young Living to distill this excellent product.

For more information and how to order,

Contact,
Charla Sirtoff
630 759 5494
www.newworldwellness.com
www.charla.vibrantscents.com

Superbugs and MRSA

2011-09-12T04:16:00.001-07:00

Some notes regarding Essential Oils roll in killing MRSA Superbugs and MRSA (Golden Staph) Did you know:▪ 25 million pounds of antibiotics are used annually in animals that we are going to consume?▪ 1 million pounds per year of triclosan (an antibacterial agent) is used in soap, cleaners and toothpastes▪ This overuse of antibiotics has led to superbugs (germs which are resistant to antibiotics). This includes common staphylococcus, and triclosan-resistant bacteria strains▪ Nearly 1000 people per year are dying in the UK of MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus = Golden Staph). 100,000 people die per year of hospital acquired infections▪ More than 50% of the staph infections in hospitals are now from MRSA▪ There are 2 million hospital-acquired infections reported annually in the USA - Approximately 70% of these are resistant to at least 1 antibiotic▪ 2 expensive antibiotics were tested against MRSA with limited positive effects. The side effects of the antibiotics however were: nausea, vomiting, stains on developing teeth, and potential foetal harm. Science 257:1950▪ University of Manchester tested Patchouli, Geranium, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) and Lavender oils and found them all active against MRSA.▪ Dr. Eugene Sherry of the University of Sydney tested Melaleuca alternifolia against MRSA and found that it resolved MRSA infections in 22 out of 25 people. (co-authored with H. Bock and P. H. Warnke)▪ Case Study: There was a man who had a MRSA infection in the bone for 2 years. He was given multiple antibiotics, with no success. The doctors were going to amputate. He heard about phytochemicals, and was put on Eucalyptus radiata, Melaleuca alternifolia, Lemongrass and Clove, and all of the infection was gone in 3 months using these essential oils.▪ An aerosol mix of oils wiped out tuberculosis, killing it in 40 minutes!▪ Essential oils studied for their effectiveness against MRSA on PubMed include:◦ Melaleuca alternifolia, peppermint, geranium, cinnamon, orange, grapefruit, patchouli, lavender, lemongrass, thyme, Eucalyptus radiata, spearmint, lemon, myrtle, clove and mountain savory▪ “The reason essential oils are so effective is because they are made up of a complex mixture of chemical compounds which the MRSA and other superbug bacteria find difficult to resist.” –Jacqui Stringer, clinical leader of complementary therapies, Christie Hospital, Manchester▪ Eucalyptus radiata is specific to lungs, and Myrrh is the most highly anti-infectious oil. Putting Myrrh and Eucalypus radiata in a syringe up the rectum is a direct pathway to the lungs in 3 seconds. Myrrh is also great to put on your skin (eg. Face).

Simple Solutions to Everyday Stress with Essential Oils

2011-08-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

Simple Solutions to Everyday Stress with Essential Oils

Emotional issues

2011-08-17T09:32:00.000-07:00

A few events in my life over the past few weeks have caused me to sit back and reflect on Life. For the most part life is good and I am very fortunate to have many things to be grateful for. However, there were still a few events in my younger years that caused some emotional turmoil. The death of close friends, actually my very first boy friend died when he was still in 8th grade, then a close girl friend when we where in high school. There were a few other life
changing experiences caused some deep emotional trauma. The majority of us have faced some type of emotional trauma in our younger years that quite possibly has lingered with us into our adult years. I recently have experienced the loss of my fur baby after losing her father in April, on the top of that some friends that didn’t understand my upset, that I expected would, added to the upset.

The society we live in today is full of emotional turmoil. More than ever, researchers are delving into the impact that emotional states have on the physical condition of the body. Many doctors are discovering the possibility of emotional problems linked back to childhood and how they can compromise the physical body. Fear and trauma can produce conditioned emotional responses that,
unless released, will hamper our ability to live and enjoy life fully.

In 1989, researchers agreed that the “amygdala” (there is one on each side of the inner brain) plays a major role in storing and releasing emotional trauma and that aromas have a profound effect in triggering responses from the amygdala. Dr. Joseph Ledoux of New York Medical University was one of the first to suggest that the use of aroma could be a major breakthrough in helping to trigger the release of pent up emotional trauma.

There are many essential oil blends that have been created precisely for the purpose of helping to release emotions. D. Gary Young has developed an emotional clearing protocol using essential oil blends. The following is a sample of what he suggests:

1. VALOR: This should be the first blend used and applied to the bottoms of your feet when starting emotional clearing.
2. 3 WISE MEN: This was formulated to open the subconscious mind through pineal stimulation to release deep-seated trauma.
3. HARMONY: This blend promotes physical and emotional healing through harmonic balance of the energy centers of the body.

For more information you can reach me at:
Charla
630-759-5494
www.newworldwellness.com

The Highest Quality Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

2011-07-10T07:11:00.000-07:00

I love Ylang Ylang and often wear as a perfume. The name means, flower of flower. It is much more than a perfume, it is really good for many things including heart issues as it is a vaso-dilator, anti-inflammatory, regulates heart beat, to name a few things. I use it for my heart issues and it has been very effective for me. However, let us let Gary Young explain how Young Living has the best Ylang Ylang therefore giving us an oil that works.

Until next time,

Happy Oiling and Good Health to you

7 Harmful ingredients in your soap?

2011-05-19T07:57:00.000-07:00

7 Harmful Ingredients in your soap? Really?

Many people don't realize how harmful these chemicals can be, that is exactly what they are chemicals. Take a look if any are in your personal care products, I can guarantee they are, because they are cheap and the manufactures make a huge profit at the expense of your health. Look at this list below and at the end of the list I will provide a link that you can go to, to find a safer solution for you, your family, and even your pets.

Certain chemical ingredients can potentially cause problems for your skin when applied as a liquid or bar soap and are best avoided.
The 7 ingredients topping the "To Avoid" list include…
1. Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate (SLS/SLES)
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a surfactant, detergent and emulsifier used in thousands of cosmetic products, as well as in industrial cleaners. Present in nearly all shampoos, toothpastes, body washes and cleansers, liquid hand soaps, laundry detergents and bath oils and bath salts.
Although SLS originates from coconuts, the manufacturing process results in SLES/SLS being contaminated with 1,4 dioxane, a carcinogenic byproduct.
SLS is the sodium salt of lauryl sulfate, and is rated by the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) Skin Deep Cosmetics Database as a "moderate hazard."
SLS breaks down your skin's moisture barrier, easily penetrating skin, and allowing other chemicals to penetrate by increasing skin permeability by approximately 100-fold.
Combined with other chemicals, SLS becomes a "nitrosamine", a potent class of carcinogen.
Research studies have linked SLS to skin and eye irritation, organ toxicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity, endocrine disruption, neurotoxicity, cellular changes, possible mutations and cancer.
2. Dioxane
Common in a wide range of products as part of PEG, Polysorbates, Laureth, and ethoxylated alcohols. These compounds are usually contaminated with high concentrations of highly volatile 1,4-dioxane which is easily absorbed through your skin.
This "probably carcinogen to humans" substance has received a "high hazard" rating from EWG's Skin Deep and is especially toxic to the brain, central nervous system, kidneys and liver.
A synthetic derivative of coconut, watch for misleading language on labels, stating "comes from coconut".
Avoid any product with indications of ethoxylation, which include: "myreth," "oleth," "laureth," "ceteareth," any other "eth," "PEG," "polyethylene," "polyethylene glycol," "polyoxyethylene," or "oxynol," in ingredient names.
3. Parabens
Widely used as preservatives in an estimated 13,200 cosmetic and skin care products, parabens have been connected with breast cancer in studies.
They have hormone-disrupting qualities mimicking estrogen, and can interfere with your body's endocrine system. Studies have shown that parabens can affect your body much like estrogens, which can lead to diminished muscle mass, extra fat storage, and male breast growth.
The EPA has linked methyl parabens in particular to metabolic, developmental, hormonal, and neurological disorders, as well as various cancers.
4. Propylene glycol
A common ingredient in personal care products, it's been shown to cause dermatitis, kidney or liver abnormalities, and may inhibit skin cell growth or cause skin irritation.
Also found in engine coolants, antifreeze, rubber cleaners, adhesives, and paints and varnishes.
5. Diethanolamine or DEA
DEA readily reacts with nitrite preservatives and contaminants to create nitrosodiethanolamine (NDEA), a known and potent carcinogen.
DEA also appears to block absorption of the nutrient choline, vital to brain development.
6. Fragrance
Toluene, made from petroleum or coal tar, is found in most synthetic fragrances. Chronic exposure is linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage, and may affect a developing fetus.
Synthetic fragrances can also be drying and irritating to your skin.
7. Triclosan
The antibacterial agent added to many liquid hand soaps to help kill germs. Triclosan is suspected of contributing to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.
Triclosan Can Transform Into Something Even More Dangerous
Here's something else you may not know about that innocent-looking bottle of liquid hand soap sitting next to your sink.
When triclosan mixes with the chlorine in your tap water, chloroform is formed, which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified as a probable human carcinogen.
And when combined with other disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in your tap water, this chloroform can raise the concentration of dangerous trihalomethanes (THMs) above the EPA's maximum allowable amount.
Trihalomethanes (THMs) are Cancer Group B carcinogens, meaning they've been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Disinfection byproducts (DPBs) have also been linked to reproductive problems in both animals and humans.
Not only do you absorb them into your skin, these antimicrobial chemicals flow down your drain, contaminating the environment and food chain.
So, let me ask you… do you really want to put triclosan, SLS, parabens, dioxane, DEA, toluene, synthetic fragrances and propylene glycol (along with other chemicals we haven't even talked about here) on your skin?
In my opinion, you're better off switching to skin care products made of natural plant names you recognize, can pronounce, and could even eat (if you had to).

As promised the link, www.youngliving.org/468819 once there go to products, then personal care, and check it out. Oh, by the way, you will see the retail prices, I can get you started with wholesale prices too.

Charla

ADHD and Essential Oils

2011-04-23T07:11:00.000-07:00

In doing some research on the subject of ADHD and essential oils it was very interesting to discover that it also can be a deficiency in the way we digest our foods. That makes sense to me because an allergy or sensitive to a food causes me to become anxious and sometimes nervous until that food or chemical passes out of my system. So what about our children? Could that be their problem as well? Today with all the processed foods and the way they are processed we just can't digest them. Therefore we become intolerant and allergic to them. In turn causing decencies in many areas including the brain. Creating ADHD and ADD. If we use essential oils, perhaps we could give our kids and advantage. First I will quote the reference to essential oils and then the reference to digestive enzymes.

According to the Essential oil Desk Reference:
Are essential oils for ADHD useful? The study Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by Terry S. Friedmann, M.D., measured the brain waves of children with ADHD. He divided the children into three groups and gave them one of three essential oils to inhale three times a day for thirty days. He then measured the brain waves again. The results were as follows:

* Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) calms and balances the nervous system and at the same time stimulates the circulatory system. The vetiver group showed a statistically significant improvement.
* Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) has high a concentration of sesquiterpenes, which improves oxygenation of the cells of the brain. The cedarwood group showed an improvement but it was not considered statistically significant.
* Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has both a sedative and a stimulating action. The lavender group showed no improvement.

The Essential Oils Desk Reference recommends if you want to try vetiver for reducing the symptoms of ADHD, diffuse it for 15 minutes four to eight times a day.

Most children are growing up on food that is enzyme depleted. Because of that they do not get the minerals they need an excellent solution to that is Ningxia Red and mineral essence. Both a great sources of minerals we need.

For more information go to: http://charla.myningxia.com

So not only do essential oils help wonderfully but in combination with something that will provide really good nutrition, it can make a huge improvement as well. We are supplementing the whole person.

More on amino acids

2011-03-06T05:55:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone, last time I wrote about Nitric oxide and how important it is to our bodies. Today I want to expand on another source of amino acids to help us produce it naturally. Young Living has a product called MultiGreens, and as spring approaches we like our earth based ancestors, start to seek a lighter palate of salads, fruits, and vegetables. They may have known something we don't and that is the spring greens are a tonic. Helping us rid the body of excess fat and impurities collected during the long months of inactivity during winter. Our VitaGreens provide all of the things we need to cleanse, and fortify us, plus provide the very amino acids naturally that helps us produce the Nitric oxide I talked about last time. Below is a list of what it contains,

Choline bitartrate, bee pollen, barley (hordeum vulgare) grass juice concentrate, spirulina (spirulina platensis), Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) root, alfalfa (medicago sativa) leave/stem concentrate, Pacific kelp (laminaria digitata) whole thallus, MultiGreen™ Oil blend (Rosemary [rosmarinus officinalis CT cineol]† leaf, lemon [citrus limon]† rind, lemongrass [cymbopogon flexuosus] leaf, melissa [melissa officinalis]† leaf/flower), Amino Acid Complex (L-arginine, L-cystine, L-tyrosine) and gelatin.

† 100% pure therapeutic-grade

Nitrous Oxide

2011-02-26T06:29:00.000-08:00

I watched a DVD on heart health and the bottom line is that our bodies produce something called Nitrous Oxide, that comes to our rescue, in terms of lowering blood pressure, balancing blood sugar and giving us heart health and energy. So then why is there such an epidemic of these problems today? Answers are simple really, it boils down to poor diet in most cases, but what most people don't understand is that the poor diet doesn't give their bodies anything to make the Nitrous Oxide. Our bodies produce it naturally when given the right things. Our bodies need amino acids, anti oxidants, and exercise. We would need 24 hours a day of exercise to produce the amount of nitrous oxide we need. Well that is impossible. Don't despair, any amount of exercise is better than nothing.

What else can we do? This is leading me to tell you about a something that contains the anti oxidants and amino acid we need. L-arginine is especially needed by the body to produce this highly beneficial vasodialator, nitrous oxide.

NingXia Red is a naturally delicious, nutrient-infused wolfberry drink. Drink it and discover a refreshing way to energize, fortify, and replenish.

NingXia Red combines the finest whole Ningxia wolfberries, blueberries, raspberries, red grapes and lemon and orange essential oils. And it contains fiber, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals and amino acids. Drink it and enjoy:

•A powerful antioxidant-rich infusion.
◦Ningxia wolfberries offer health, energy, and longevity benefits used for centuries.
◦Nutrient-dense blueberry and pomegranate juices include a variety of antioxidants.
◦Lemon and orange essential oils are rich in the antioxidant d-limonene that promotes healthy liver function.*
•The highest levels of naturally occurring, age-defying S-ORAC activity available.
◦S-ORAC helps support immune function, cardiovascular health, and nourishes the eyes.*
•Energy and stamina without stimulants, such as caffeine and guarana.
•Great taste with no sugary, nutrient-light juices, such as apple, white grape, pear, etc.
•Essential nutrients to help support normal cardiovascular function, normal eye health, normal cell growth, and healthy liver function.*
All this with only 19 calories per serving.

Space and time doesn't permit sharing all the wonderful things about this product, a whole book has been written on all the benefits of this drink.

For more information go to my website at http://charla.myningxia.com there will be a landing page, not to worry your information is safe with just me. Follow the prompts to place your order. Let me know how much better you feel.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This month specials

2011-02-04T06:43:00.000-08:00

Get Omega Blue and Longevity Free!

From February 1–28, 2011, when you place a single order of 200 PV or more, you’ll receive a 15 ml bottle of Longevity™ Essential Oil Blend and a 90-count bottle of Omega Blue™ Softgels absolutely free! That’s $59.50 in FREE products!

Longevity Essential Oil
Recently, many health studies have highlighted the negative effects that free radicals have on the body, yet most people have no idea what those effects are. In fact, free radicals damage the body at the cellular level and can cause cellular malfunctions. We now know that this cellular damage is a common pathway for aging and a variety of issues.

To prevent free radical damage, the body has a defense system of antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that can safely block free radicals and their effects before a cell is damaged. Because of their positive effects, it’s extremely beneficial to add foods and supplements that contain high levels of beneficial antioxidants. Longevity contains oils that rank among the most powerful antioxidants known: clove, frankincense, orange, and thyme.

Omega Blue Softgels
Volumes of research confirm that omega-3 fats reduce systemic inflammation and support cardiovascular, joint, eye, and brain health. While eating more fish is one way to consume these essential fatty acids, it is important to note that fish is often polluted with mercury and other toxins. A great alternative to fish is to supplement daily with Omega Blue. Not only does this product provide a clinically proven dose of pure, unconcentrated fish oil, it is also free from mercury and toxins.

Four essential oils to help with post surgical discomfort

2010-12-21T05:34:00.000-08:00

This combination of oils has helped so many people post surgery. It doesn't matter what the surgery was either. My experience was with having a couple of infected teeth pulled, it worked very nicely and I healed faster. By the way, did you know that pain medications slow down the healing process? Below is a formula that not only takes the discomfort out but allows you to heal. I also used Inner Defense for the infection, that worked very well also.

Here is a recipe Gary Young has used after surgery with great
success for many.

10 drops Vetiver
10 drops Valerian
5 drops Helichrysum
5 drops Clove
5 drops Peppermint.

What I did is mix it all together in a glass of water and sipped on it. The peppermint makes it more palatable. Or fix this ahead of time in a bottle then put in empty capsules and take as needed.

Four oils for balance

2010-12-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

Four essential oils to keep you happy, healthy and balanced for the Holidays.

Valor: This unique blend balances energies to instill courage, confidence, and self-esteem.

Harmony: This oil blend will bring you into harmony with all things. It is beneficial in reducing stress and amplifying well-being.It is also uplifting and elevating to the mind creating a positive attitude.

Joy: This blend produces a magnetic energy to bring joy to the heart, mind, and soul. It helps you to overcome deep seated grief and depression.

White Angelica: The frequency of this blend neutralizes negative energy and gives a feeling of protection and security.

Frankincense: Trees

2010-11-06T20:06:00.000-07:00

This month get Frankincense free, ask me how.

Warning: Only try this with Young Living Essential Oils

2010-10-26T05:18:00.000-07:00

Today I am going to talk about internal use of essential oils. Why would we want to use them internally? There are many reasons but the best reason is to get them inside and let them work on infections or on ulcers or any internal problems that you may be experiencing. What reasons specifically? A few ideas would be ear infections, lung infections, bronchial infections. I have used them on all these issues and they work.

Another example would be pain relief, again I have used a combination of Helichrysum, Valerian, Vetiver, and peppermint when I had a tooth pulled, it worked wonderfully to manage the discomfort. Clove right on the tooth took all the discomfort out to begin with. However the infection had gotten into the root of the tooth the reason it needed to be gone to begin with. I also used a combination of oils to keep the infection from spreading throughout my system once the tooth was pulled. I used one of Young Living's products called Inner Defense which has a combination of oils to fight infection, in an enteric coated capsule. It worked extremely well the best of all no side effects like anti biotic creates.

Like I said to start with only Young Living Essential Oils are safe enough to take internally. Young Living oils are the purest of the pure because they produce most of their own. Let me know if you would like more information on how to use the oils and what they can do. Leave me a note or see www.youngliving.org/468819.

Topical Application of Essential Oils

2010-09-29T14:23:00.000-07:00

This time I would like to talk about topical application of the oils. We at Young Living have learned that most oils can be put directly on the skin which we call "neat". That means with out dilution. I have never had a problem with that but always check with people and tell them they can mix with a good carrier oil of any of the oils seem "hot" to them. The oils itself will cut the feel of the heat.

An example of a hot oil is Lemongrass or Oregano to name two. When you are not sure of where to put an oil always the bottom of the feet are best. I personally put oils where ever they seem to be needed. If my back is bothering me I put the oils directly on my back, or knee or wherever you feel a need. I am also big on putting oils around my neck area or chest so that I can smell or breathe them in.

I at first put a lot of oils under my arm pits which you can also do but just make sure it isn't after a hot shower or bath and you shaved your arm pits that is a mistake I made, only once. Here is where the carrier oil comes in real handy.

We never want to put oils in our eyes or ears. If you do get oils in your eye again a carrier oil will help solve any problems with that. The oils will not harm your eye but it can sting. I have put Lavender on the lid of my eye when I have gotten a sty, it took the sty away in a matter of just a few hours.

We have a technique called raindrop and in that technique several oils go right on the spine and or the muscles of the spine. I have had this many times without any burning to my skin but again for fair haired people you always want to check with them if they are too hot.

One word of caution is that any of the citrus oils can be sun sensitive meaning it could darken the pigment of your skin, it is always wise not to put then on and then go out into the direct sun. That is the case where I put them under my clothing.

Any questions, let me know, any comments please post, I would love to hear your stories.

Next time we will talk about internal use of essential oils.

Happy oiling.

How to use Essential Oils

2010-09-06T09:36:00.000-07:00

Hi and welcome, I want to share just a few essential oil basics because I get asked about this all the time.

First of all there are 3 ways to experience essential oils.
Here they are: Inhalation
Topical application
Internal consumption
I am going to tackle these one at a time.

Inhalation is a great way to get essential oils into the system. When inhaling an oil it can actually penetrate into the brain by crossing the Blood Brain Barrier. I find that fascinating. Think about it, you can actually cleanse your brain. Don't think you need to, well think again. You have heard about all the brain tumors, and neurological disorders we all face today, could it be we have bombarded our brains with way too many chemicals? Think about it, what is in the air you breathe?

Put a drop on your hands and just take deep breaths, or you can use a cold air diffuser. Another way is to put some drops on cotton balls and place in your air register. When the furnace blower is on it will waft the molecules all around your home.

This month brain power is 10% off. Don't you think you owe it to your brain?

To order go to www.youngliving.org/468819

Stay tuned for part 2 which will be topical application.

Former President Clinton endorses MLM

2010-08-15T10:35:00.000-07:00

This is interesting and needs to be shared.

What should I eat?

2010-08-05T08:06:00.000-07:00

I get asked all the time what should I feed my pet? Well what do you eat? Do you eat healthy? Or do you eat premixed and prepacked foods? Feeding kibble is like eating hot dogs everyday, how healthy would we be? The time is now to eat as close to real foods as we can. That includes our animals also. Where do we start? Very simply, think about a nice green leafy salad, with a lot of variety of raw vegetables along with it. Most of us need a little protein with that maybe a chicken breast or turkey, some can enjoy a nice steak. Believe it or not our animals like variety as well. There are some nice blends of raw food diets out there for our them. You need to find a pet specialty store in your area and you will find these kinds of foods. There are also dehydrated blends that work nicely too adding in some protein for them.

What does this all have to do with essential oils, well in case you didn't know the oils I sell can be used in your favorite recipes. Instead of using a dried herb you can use an essential oil in its place. This way you know you are receiving the energy of the herb as well. The oil is not dehydrated like an herb is which causes it to loose its life force. The oil is the life blood of the plant, it is so much better to use the oil because it is extremely compatible with our chemistry.

When cooking with an essential oil you wait until your food is almost ready then taking a tooth pick dip into the orifice of the bottle and stir your food with the tooth pick. Believe it or not that is all you need when using Oregano, Sage, or thyme to name a few oils. If you add before you cook the food you will heat the oil too much and it will evaporate out. Lemon oil is a little different than the oils mentioned previously. I especially like to marinate a chicken breast or fish in lemon oil before cooking that works really nice and the lemon taste remains during cooking, giving your food a wonderful refreshing real lemon taste.

Young Living Farms in Ecuador

2010-07-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

I went, I saw, it was fabulous. What other oil company is doing this but Young Living. I can tell you none, nada.

2010-07-29T08:33:00.000-07:00

Please take the time to watch and see why we love to share this.

Young Living Essential Oils Seed to Seal Video

2010-07-22T08:28:00.000-07:00

Young Living Essential Oils Seed to Seal Video

This video will help you understand why we are so passionate about Young Living Essential oils, no other company in the world does what Young Living does or goes where Young Living goes, watch and enjoy.

Young Living Free Lavender Summer Essentials Kit

2010-07-19T06:32:00.000-07:00

Young Living Free Lavender Summer Essentials Kit

A great time to get started with Young Living and earn points for free products, the above is the promotion for this month. I can't wait until mine comes.

a good reason to swith to Young Living Thieves line of cleaners

2010-07-09T11:35:00.000-07:00

If ever there was a good reason to switch to Young Living's Thieves line of cleaning products and personal care products it is the above clip.

For more information on how to order to go www.youngliving.org/468819 you can order either retail or wholesale and sign up with the Thieves stater kit, you will be glad you did.

Frankincense

2010-07-09T09:19:00.000-07:00

Statements from Gary Young:

There are several varieties of Frankincense trees and therefore varieties of Frankincense Resin, but Young Living uses only the purest resin and I "Gary" know the differences between them all. We chose the very best resin that has been harvested properly and then distilled properly. There are many Frankincense resin's, but most grades are only good enough for perfumes, yet many companies use them as Essential Oils and claim they are pure when indeed they are not. There is not a pure Frankincense that is sold in the U.S.! EXCEPT FOR YOUNG LIVING DUE TO GARY YOUNG'S QUEST FOR THE BEST....WE ARE THE ONLY COMPANY WITH THE BEST!

Quote: "Most companies "selling" Frankincense are just marketers. They do not know the first thing about their products purity. Yet they say they are pure and the best, all the while not knowing this for sure. Basically, they are lying to you".

Quote: "Only in Young Living do you have the best. Only in Young Living do you now have 2 Frankincense's. You now have available to you Frankincense Boswellia carteri (For Immune System) and our new Sacred Frankincense Boswellia sacra (For spirituality)."

We, Young Living, now have our own distiller in Oman....never before has Frankincense has been shipped from Oman and we are now doing it. Young Living is the only company that has proven, tested, pure Frankincense oil. We distill our Frankincense Boswellia carteri in Kenya and Spain.

Young Living members are the only people in the world that has the Boswellia Sacra Oil from Oman. In Ancient days, only the royalty had the ability to have this product. You Now Have It!

Burning the Frankincense sacra resin was a tradition of people for 10,000 years. Ancient people were closer to God and lived their religion 24/7. And Frankincense was part of their everyday lives. The smoke coming from the burning of the resin assesses the emotions working on depression and anxiety. The people of old used it to purify their clothing and bedding getting rid of (killing) sand fleas, lice, ticks, mold and bacteria.

Gary stated that what Young Living is doing in Oman is his "Dream". To be able to:

1. Collect resin from location...knowing you are collecting the resin at the right time and to get all components from the resin in the EO.

2. Distill resin on location

3. To know we have the purest quality of resin available.

4. Knowing then that we have the purest quality of oil possible.

The 3rd cut of resin from the Frankincense tree is the better resin. Collection of the resin must be a sustainable process; we don't want the trees destroyed.

Frankincense is replacing steroids that are being use in our bodies. Steroids are caustic to live and the body itself, damaging the thyroid and parathyroid, damaging to the immune system. Frankincense has no side effects.

Emotions play a part in the degeneration of our bodies, our emotions. Emotions cause inflammation. Frankincense plays an important part in repairing our bodies and emotion state.

In 3 years, Frankincense could be used as chemotherapy....frankincense
oil as a whole (he thinks strongly) can be used for cancer therapy and used for chemo prevention.

Chew Frankincense resin and make teeth strong. Gary would like to formulate Frankincense toothpaste.....maybe sometime in the next 2 or 3 years.

Use Frankincense oil for all kinds of arthritis, chest infection, crone's disease, colitis, asthma.

In Yeman in hospitals, when we talked to them, they did not have cancer wards because there were not enough people with cancer. They use Frankincense! Only 4 cases of cancer and those 4 were not from the area of Yeman or Oman, but from outside of the area and just working in Oman.....so they don't count.

Quote Gary: "Frankincense is too beautiful to leave in the bushel basket any longer".

Richard writes:

"Frankincense was the first oil appointed by God himself'' D. Gary Young

Gary talked to us about a Legend on the first day of convention about the old people in Oman and surrounding areas told him. When God put Adam and Eve out of the Garden He gave them 3 things.

1. Frankincense
2. Myrrh
3. Balsam (also know as Gold)

God created different plants for different countries. Palo Santo is the Frankincense for the America's. Frankincense is oil for the old country.

We now have partners that do the distillation of Frankincense. One in Spain who has been with us for a long time and one in Kenya. And now we are the first company to distill in Oman our Sacred Frankincense which is from Boswell sacra. It is the rarest and most sought-after aromatic in existence. A deeper spiritual connection.

Gary reviewed the grading of Frankincense and the different species of Frankincense. To our competition he said "their oils are not even a good joke''. D. Gary Young.

Gary has spent many years (15 plus), in his quest for knowledge and finding the most perfect quality's of Frankincense. Now Young Living has two Frankincense: Boswellia carteri, the one we are used to and Boswellia sacra the new one. Now we have both. Our labs in France, Utah and Ecuador are set up for testing and share results. No company in the world has better testing than Young Living. ''We don't tell you it is a good oil, we prove it'' D. Gary Young. (The Frankincense which many of our competition uses is of poor quality and is more of a perfume grade and has no therapeutic value)

Thank you Rich & Shauna Dastrup for sharing this information!

Young Living - TheraPro Premium Diffuser

2010-06-26T16:44:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love this diffuser, it is a must.

Young Living Essential Oils from Seed to Seal

2010-06-13T06:20:00.000-07:00

5-Step Seed to Seal Process

2010-06-03T14:09:00.000-07:00

5-Step Seed to Seal Process

Click on the link above, but first, the read the comment below.

I wanted to share this because everyone needs to understand what goes into producing a quality essential oils. We need to understand that these oils work because of their quality. It is very important to understand this. If you would like to become a member to do so you need to be invited, and I am inviting you. To let Young Living know that you will need my member number and that is 468819, when asked who is your sponsor and enroller, that would be me.

Allergies

2010-04-19T05:38:00.000-07:00

I get asked all the time about allergies. Many people have this problem in one form or another. Allergies affect everyone differetly, some get that runny nose and itchy eye thing, some get heart palpitations, asthma, and even anaphylactic shock. So what do we do? First of all understand that the reaction is a reaction to the proteins of the substance. A pure therapueutic grade essential oils is free from the proteins of the whole plant. In fact a person could be allergic to a certain plant like goldenrod, but have no allgertic reation to the oil distilled from that plant since the oil itself contains no protein or amino acids that are the true source of the reactions to that plant. Simply that means you just can't be allergic to a pure grade essential oils. (See past posts) That is why I stick with Young Living because I know the lengths they go to making sure we have the best oils.

Now, that said I want to help you understand yet one more piece to the puzzle and that is our emotions. In today's world and especially if you watch and believe the news (another subject entirely) you are allowing emotions to be stirred up within yourself. Couple that with everyday living and your mental attitude, if you live in a chronically negative emotional state, like fear, anxiety, or even greif you haven't addressed, that will depress the production of interleukin 2. When that happens the immune system function is compromised. Interleukin 2 enables the immune system to distinguish good proteins from harmful ones. So without interleukin 2 the immune system will mistake harmless substances for harmful one and create antibodies which result in allergic reactions.

So are you understanding so far that our emotions play a huge roll? How can you change your state of mind? Many essential oils are emotionally releasing, which allows you to get to the root of the problem. Many Young Living oils have this ability. Frankinsence, Joy, Valor, Harmony, to name a few. One combination of oils that many use is as follows, Valor, Harmony, Joy, and White Angelica, I personally use that and also interchange Sacred Mountain for the White Angelica. Valor has Frankincense in it.

To put the pieces together then, since essential oils can address issues at both the emotional and cellular level, you can understand why many people will say that their allergies have disappeared after they began to use the oils on a regular basis.

Now many people when they begin to use the oils say they are allgergic to them you can see from the forgoing that it is simply not the case. Have you ever heard the expression, "sometimes you have to get worse before you get better"? When a person starts to use essential oils we recommend they start slowly because the oil molecules are so tiny they do absorb right into the cells pushing out all the yukkies in the cell. I always tell people to drink a lot of water to flush all that out of the system. Do that and you will be on your way to better health with no allergies. Remember there are hundreds of autoimmune diseases, an allergy is just one of them.

Ningxia Red

2010-04-12T12:36:00.000-07:00

There are many benefits of drinking 1 oz of NingXia Red everyday. NingXia Red provides more nutrient activity and more health; you will feel the difference.

PROVEN, not pretending.

NingXia Red™ not only claims to be one of a kind, it has the numbers and the research to prove it. After all, your health is too important to trust with products only pretending to be something extraordinary. S-ORAC measures a product’s ability to destroy the most dangerous amongst the free radicals – Superoxide. Free radicals are linked to heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and asthma.

The ingredients in NingXia are organic, and all-natural; they're good for you. In my next post, I'll include a list of the ingredients. After reading more about these ingredients - I think you'll agree - you should be drinking an ounce of juice every day.

I personally drink 2 to 2.5 ozs a day, and feel better than I did 30 years ago.

It’s my pleasure to share more personal testimonials about Ningxia Red with you. In their own words:

“My name is Bridget D’Arco, RN, RYT. I have been using Young Living's all natural, organic products, since 2001. Needless to say- I fell in love with them immediately. I began drinking THE Juice 2 years ago, and immediately noticed a significant improvement in my energy level. What I have especially observed is that when I drink the NingXia - I have lots of energy, and if I do not drink it - I take a nap in the middle of the day……!” Yours in Health, Bridget D’Arco RN, RYT

"NingXia Red, from Young Living has transformed my life at age 63 into a supercharged dynamo. Several of my Earthfest Friends and Business Partners, at much younger ages than me are always asking how I can Out Hike, Stay out in the Sunlight Longer, and have more Energy than them at their ages (average probably 35), especially in the heat and sun here in Alabama. I am a Juice Advocate in Every Way." Reverend Jim (LE) Foley

2010-03-03T07:22:00.000-08:00

I am posting a copy of information that is so vital to understand. Many companies out there are trying to compete with Young Living but they simply can't. To understand why please start by reading part I below,

A Look at Young Living Therapeutic Grade, Part I
Young Living members already know that Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ (YLTG) essential oils are the highest quality and most therapeutic. But achieving this high standard requires years of experience from experts like Gary Young, and results in part by farming and distilling many of our own essential oils. Even our four farms aren’t big enough to produce all the oils demanded by our customers, not to mention that some products only grow in unique, remote climate regions (i.e. frankincense only grows within specific areas of the Middle East). So to maintain YLTG standards—no matter where an essential oil is grown or distilled—our experts apply the lessons learned on Young Living farms to make personal, on-site visits across the globe, ensuring that partner growers and distillers meet our world-class standard.

Once the oils are sent to our research center in Spanish Fork, Utah, we determine which oils qualify for the YLTG requirements through a multi-step process that consistently delivers superior products. Part of this process involves scientific purity tests. The research center experts run every batch of essential oils through seven technical tests that determine if an oil qualifies to be a YLTG product.

The first test is called Gas Chromatography (often referred to as GC). The GC test measures the individual chemical components of an essential oil by sending samples through a metal tube. As the oil spirals around the tube, it begins to “flash off” or evaporate. The evaporation points of each chemical are measured and compared to the YLTG specification standard for that oil. If components of that oil don’t measure up, the entire batch is rejected. That’s good news for Young Living essential oil consumers, but bad news for unsuspecting buyers elsewhere. That’s because partner distillers who don’t meet the YLTG qualifications take their rejected oil and sell it to other essential oil companies with lower standards.

In future blog posts I’ll review the other six tests Young Living uses to qualify its YLTG essential oils. Knowing and understanding these purity tests will give you added confidence that Young Living truly is the world leader in essential oils.

More on Ocatea

2010-02-11T13:35:00.000-08:00

Ocotea Oil: Miracle Oil of the Amazon
(The following is based on an article circulated by the RAINBOW FOREVER TRUST,)

Ocotea esssential oil is extracted from the flowers of the Ocotea quixos tree which is native to the deep Amazon. It has manifested the following properties for some individuals. It is available only from Young living Essential Oils. It is a Godsend for many people with sugar metabolism problems.

1. Lowers Blood Sugar* (Try taking 1-3 drops under tongue every 10 min until blood sugar is normal.)
2. Disinfectant
3. Anesthetic
4. Anti-diarrhea.
5. Antibiotic (transcinnamic aldehyde)
6. Anti-inflammatory (has sesquiterpenes)
7. Can Eliminate Candida and streptococcal infections
8. Works with the liver; balancing metabolism.

TESTIMONIALS
(NOTE: The following testimonials have not been verified and are listed for anecdotal value only.)

1. Of 88 children tested- 66 had parasites, 22 had parasites and Candida. 1 drop Ocotea in 8 oz glass of water and diffused. Killed both parasites and Candida.

2. Helps with weight loss. Reduces cravings in the evening-1 drop in evening.

3. Clears fungus on foot. Tea tree didn't work, put on Ocotea just once. 3 days later, the fungus was dead with just one application.

4. 69 year old female, couldn't lower glucose below 150. Ingested 3 drops of Ocotea. Immediate change down to normal. It has been working for her since July. When she gets stressed, glucose goes up. She uses Ocotea, and brings it down. No side effects and feels better than when on the meds. 4 drops sublingually (under tongue) 4x a day for type 1 diabetic. She says she loves the energy it gives her. She's able to focus.

5. One person had a fungal infection on neck and forehead. No creams helped. Dark stain on skin. Tried clove oil. Added Ocotea-50-60% better in a few weeks, and she's had the fungal infection for years.

6. 67 year old female low energy, grumpy, irritable, not feeling well. Couldn't think clearly, cold. Blood sugar 340 on 4/21. Supplements plus Ocotea. By 4/28 down to 210, by 5/7 blood sugar was 140. Such a small amount of Ocotea and such great effect.

7. Impacts emotional state, by insulin balancing, weight release.

8. Janet got diabetes 3 months after being vaccinated at age 4. Continues to improve with Ocotea, proving medical science incorrect. Juvenile diabetes can be corrected!

* NOTE: Many people have found benefits in regulating their blood sugar with Ocotea Oil. However, high blood sugar or diabetes can be due to several different causes, not all of which respond to Ocotea Oil. One will need to experiment on one's self to see if Ocotea is effective in their case or not. The oil is safe to ingest a few drops at a time. No harm can come by experimenting.

How to Obtain Ocotea Oil:

Young Living is the sole source for Ocotea Oil. No other company has it.
Ocotea Oil is Available in a 5 ml Bottle
YL Item No: 3556
Wholesale Price: $29.00
Preferred Customer Price: $33.58
Customer Price: $38.16
www.youngliving.org/468819

Balsam Fir

2009-12-12T10:22:00.001-08:00

December is dedicated to Balsam Fir essential oil—the exclusive Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oil harvested yearly by Gary Young in northern Idaho.

The natural plant constituents in balsam fir have historically been used to for a variety of things, from supporting respiratory function to easing muscular and joint discomfort. To use balsam fir for respiratory support, simply inhale straight from the bottle or include a few drops in a Young Living diffuser—the fresh pine scent very grounding and relaxing. Balsam fir can also be beneficial as part of a therapeutic massage.

Balsam Fir has been used by many to help with any and all bones issues including what many women have problems with in later years.

Eucalyptus Blue

2009-11-28T10:51:00.001-08:00

Eucalyptus Blue is one amazing oil like all of them coming out of the Amazon Rain forest. It is grown and harvested in Ecuador and is a key ingredient in the Breathe Again roll on. This oil contains high levels of the powerful constituents eucalyptol and alpha-pinene. If you have a cold that is lingering and you can't get rid of it, try this amazing oil.

So much to be Thankful for

2009-11-22T11:01:00.000-08:00

Those of us that are with Young Living whether for a short while or for a long time are so ever grateful for what we have, know, and learn and will continue to learn. Young Living not only produces the best oils in the world but we learn how to use them. I personally have seen many great things happen as a result of using them I like to say they are little miracles in a bottle.

Ocotea is one of the newest oils be have, very high in Alpha humulene which is a compound that aid the body's natural response to irritation and injury. It helps with all kinds of issues, contact me for more information. It had properties that help with blood sugar and fungus and even inflammation of all kinds. A great addition to your collection of essential oils.

Young Living Convention a complete Success

2009-10-09T05:48:00.000-07:00

Young Living Convention was just a few weeks away and it was excellent as always. Gary Young came out on stage in a canoe dressed like Indian Jones. He said he felt great because he didn't have to have a suit on. He stayed dressed like for the rest of the morning but that afternoon and the rest of convention he did wear a suit.

The Ningxia Red bar was quite active with usually about 30 to 40 people gathered around the bar and the bar staff would get up on the bar and dance for us.

Here is the best part we are getting some amazing new oils from Ecuador. One we have been waiting for, for three years and that is called Ocotea. This oil is so amazing I will try to give it justice here. It is from the cinnamon family but it is a softer cinnamon in that it isn't caustic and harsh. They are using it to lower blood sugar and regulate spikes in sugar levels in people. It also kills Candida and parasites.
So it would be good for people and animals. It also has two constituents in it that have the highest amounts of anti inflammatory properties. It actually tastes good too. Oh and the best part is the side effect of using this oil is weight loss. Now who do you know could use that?

Here is what Young Living is saying about this oil"

Primary Benefits
+ Traditionally used as a disinfectant and for digestive support.†
+ Highest levels of alpha-humulene in any known essential oil, which helps balance the body’s internal response to irritation.*
+ Far less skin sensitivity than cinnamon bark or cassia.

If you haven't tried this oil go to www.youngliving.org/468819

Ten Essential Oils You'll want ot Diffuse and Why

2009-09-09T13:27:00.000-07:00

Ten Essential Oils You’ll Want To Diffuse
And Why!
Aromatherapy means “to treat with aroma through inhalation.” Although there are other applications for Aromatherapy, if you would like to be proactive about your health and wellness, and particularly the state of your emotions, then diffusing essential oils is the most practical and effective way to enjoy their benefits!

Why inhale essential oils in the first place? Because essential oils affect the brain and the brain affects the rest of us! Essential oils, naturally, have the ability to help us by bringing about a feeling of calmness or alertness. They can stimulate appetite or a feeling of being full. They can help us feel romantic, grounded, and empowered. They bring back memories and help release trauma. In short, essential oils affect the way we feel and the way we feel affects everything!

In fact, essential oils are being studied for their effects on stress, blood pressure and cortisol levels, among many other things! See the results of one published study here!

Below is a list of 10 pleasant-smelling essential oils to diffuse and enjoy!

Cassia
This essential oil is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal, making it a wonderful oil to have in your breathing space when people are coughing all around you. And it smells a little like Christmas Candy!

Clary Sage
This essential oil is believed to be beneficial for hormone balance, insomnia, and other symptoms of PMS. You may find it calms you, making it a wonderful oil to diffuse during stressful [and hormone-upset] times!

Cedarwood
An essential oil high in sesquiterpenes which means it can affect the emotion centre of the brain. It also encourages the pineal gland to release melatonin which fosters deep sleep. Breathe in this oil during times of congestion, coughs, and bronchitis.

Frankincense
Diffuse this fragrant oil when you would like to increases spiritual awareness and stay focused while you are meditating. Breathing in Frankincense may also improve your attitude and elevate your spirits!

Geranium
Another great essential oil for stress. While it calms and balances you, it may help to release negative memories. Diffusing this oil may bring you to a higher level of well-being emotionally so you feel more peaceful and optimistic.

German Chamomile
Diffuse this essential oil for a “breath of calm” in a busy day! German Chamomile may help you to dispel anger and steady your feelings bringing you back to a clear, calm state of mind, helping you to feel better emotionally and to sleep well.

Lavender
This wonderful essential oil is well known for its calming, relaxing and balancing effect on the emotions. These properties make it a good oil to diffuse when you are dealing with nervous tension, high blood pressure or depression. Diffuse this in the bedroom for a good nights rest.

Lemongrass
This essential oil is fun to diffuse because it helps to make one more intuitive. It is also purifying and a natural insect repellent. Diffuse it to stay awake and feel less irritable!

Ylang Ylang
This relaxing fragrance balances male-female energies. It seems to give you what you need to come into balance. It brings your energy up if it is low and helps to calm you if you need grounding! It also has aphrodisiac properties. Think: calm, balance, confidence, peace, joy.

Peppermint
This fresh cool-scented essential oil is known as “The Happy Oil”. If you are on a weight-reduction diet, you may like to know that Peppermint has been studied for its ability to affect the brain’s satiety center; the part of the brain that makes us feel full after we’ve eaten enough! It’s also good for headaches, focusing, and depression and can help clear the sinuses!

These comments are not meant to replace conventional medical treatment.

References:
Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide by D. Gary Young
Aromatherapy for Common Ailments by Shirley Price
Aromatherapy For Dummies (I couldn’t resist!)

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©2007 Terra Cotta Pendants About the author: Lori Gosselin has been studying and sharing information about essential oils since 1997. She has witnessed many profound changes in people when they begin diffusing essential oils into their everyday lives. Together with her family she started Terra Cotta Pendants in 2003. Terra Cotta Pendants, the “diffusers you wear”, allow you to experience the desired benefits of a chosen oil, via inhalation, effectively and effortlessly throughout your day. www.Terra-Cotta-Pendants.com

How to use Essential Oils

2009-09-05T21:07:00.000-07:00

There are three main ways to use Essential Oils:

Direct Application
Because Essential oils are soluble with the lipid membranes of cells, they have an unmatched ability to penetrate and disperse within minutes throughout the body. Apply directly over area of concern, but, avoid getting oils in the eyes, flush with V6 mixing oil if an essential oil accidentally gets in the eyes. The spicy oils such as Cinnamon, Clove, Thyme, Oregano and Peppermint can be warming to sensitive skin. Dilute your Essential oils with V6 mixing oil or a pure Olive oil if skin sensitivity is a concern.

Diffusing or Inhalation
A Diffuser is specially designed to disperse a fine mist of essential oils that will fill a room in a few minutes. It disperses your oils without heating or burning, which can render oils less therapeutically beneficial. Diffusing can help reduce bacteria, fungus and mold, help with weight management, help you to relax and relieve tension, improve concentration and mental clarity and much more!

Internally as Supplements
Only a Therapeutic, Grade A oil, such as Young Living's oils, are safe enough to ingest. By ingesting the oils, optimum benefits can be achieved. Put a drop or two in goats, soy or rice milk, or in empty capsules and take internally. It is indicated on each bottle if the oil can be taken internally as well as by application.

Copaiba essential oil

2009-07-28T12:37:00.000-07:00

Beta-caryophyllene is recognized as the primary chemical in marijuana that gives ease to patients and makes it an effective medication for many.

beta caryophyllene

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/06/proof-that-mari/
Some Proof that Marijuana is a Powerful Medicine
Marijuana contains an amazing chemical, beta-caryophyllene, and scientists have thoroughly proven that it could be used to treat pain, inflammation, atherosclerosis, and osteoporosis.
Jürg Gertsch, of ETH Zürich, and his collaborators from three other universities learned that the natural molecule can activate a protein called cannabinoid receptor type 2. When that biological button is pushed, it soothes the immune system, increases bone mass, and blocks pain signals — without causing euphoria or interfering with the central nervous system.

However, our Copaiba oil won’t make you high, could this be Young Living’s answer to the medical marijuana debate?

This can be a huge advantage when experiencing discomfort at work, for instance. And it can be reapplied as often as necessary. In addition, Copaiba can be taken internally, as noted on the label for supplementation. This can be a valuable oil for discomfort from digestive issues (nausea), stomach aches, and inflammation in the digestive tract.

Copaiba is the highest in beta-caryophyllene which is an anti-inflammatory compound. A 1996 study showed beta-caryophyllene to be effective in treating stress-induced ulcers. Beta-caryophyllene is also found in helichrysum at between 8 and 12%, while copaiba contains 55% beta-caryophyllene. Clove oil contains 6-8% beta-caryophyllene in comparison. [excerpt from informational call on Copaiba with Marc Schreuder on July 7, 2009]

Below are comments from Toby Palmer, Young Living's product manager:

Young Living Copaiba Essential Oil
Copaiba is an incredible essential oil that continues the tradition of South American essential oils being offered by Young Living.
Want to know the highlights of this potent essential oil? Deep in the heart of the Brazilian rain forest, the copaiba tree is harvested by “tapping” the heartwood similar to how rubber and maple are tapped. The resin is collected and then steam distilled, a process that delicately extracts the pure essential oil.
Copaiba has traditionally been used in native teas to aid in soothing digestive discomforts. It also has helped regulate people’s natural immune response.* It’s no wonder why copaiba is so effective. Copaiba essential oil contains the highest amounts of beta caryophyllene: 55 percent. This is the highest of any known essential oil!
You’ll be hard-pressed to find real copaiba essential oil anywhere in the United States. It’s true, other companies sell copaiba “oil” that contains the entire resin or is a distilled form of the leaf. Unfortunately these products don’t contain the high amounts of beta caryophyllene that is in the Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ copaiba essential oil.
You probably have already tried copaiba in the Deep Relief™ and Breath Again™ Roll-On blends. If you look on the ingredient labels of these products, you’ll see copaiba listed.
Let me know what you think of copaiba essential oil!
Toby Palmer
—Product Manager, Essential Oils

The Young Living Standard

2009-07-06T08:51:00.000-07:00

Therapeutic Grade: The Young Living Standard

There is a significant difference between essential oils that simply smell good and those that are Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ (YLTG).

Independent laboratory testing proves that YLTG essential oils meet and often exceed industry requirements, and as stewards of nature’s plant remedies, Young Living maintains higher internal standards, built upon the magnitude of our own rigorous quality assurance requirements. This standard is known as Young Living Therapeutic Grade.

In order to achieve YLTG classification, each essential oil must achieve the designation naturally, without excess manipulation and refinement, and meet specific criteria in four key areas:
Plants, Preparation, Purity, and Potency.

Plants Young Living products are produced from the right plants, grown in exceptional soil, and harvested at exactly the right time.

Preparation Honoring a strict commitment to respect and protect the time-honored methods of distillation, Young Living makes every effort to preserve “nature’s living energy” in a manner as close to its natural state as possible. Using pure mountain water free of additives, Young Living has a proprietary, stainless steel distillation process that uses low temperature and low pressure to better preserve plant properties, capture the pure essence of the plant, and preserve the quality of the oils.

Purity Achieved through the use of quality plants and meticulous preparation, and not through ultra-refinement, our finished product is100% pure. Young Living essential oils are unadulterated, uncut, and free of chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals.

Potency To guarantee our products exceed existing world standards and meet our own higher internal standards for potency, we analyze the finished oil’s phytochemical profile to ensure it delivers optimal amounts of every key plant compound.

You need to know that there are huge chemical companies on the east coast that specialize in creating synthetic chemicals that mimic every common essential oil.

For every kilogram of pure essential oils there is an estimated 10 and 100 kilograms of synthetic oil created.

2009-07-01T19:18:00.000-07:00

"Reprinted from The Raindrop Messenger, a free eline newsletter, with permission from Dr. David Stewart.

A Rash Statement~^~by Julie Chertow, YL Gold Distributor, Oregon
I feel that it is important and worthy to address the issue of rashes with essential oils since this comes up quite often.
Any time a rash appears after using oils, especially in the beginning, it is from a detox happening.
How many years has someone used petrochemicals in all their personal care products, household cleaning products? What kind of water do they shower and bathe in? Do they soak in a jacuzzi or swim in a pool with chlorine? What is their diet? Do they eat non organic food sprayed with lots and lots of chemicals? what about the air they breathe in their town or city they live in? What about drinking out of plastic water bottles?
What about the over-the-counter drugs and pharmaceutical drugs people have taken for years? What about the years of vaccines people have had? What about herbs people may take that may possibly be sprayed with chemicals.
What about walking barefoot on chemically treated carpet? Those chemicals go right into the body through the bottom of the feet. All these chemicals go in through the skin and into the brain. They release toxic gases and lodge into the brain receptors. They lodge on to the nerve endings. We have millions of receptor sites along the spine (nerve endings). They lodge into the organs, the blood, the lymphatic system, into the tissue.
Then here we come with using our precious oils on our friends, families & clients. Guess what? Our oils digest petrochemicals.(Thank God) Guess what? Our skin is the largest organ. Guess what? We detoxify through our skin. Guess what? People tend to blame the last thing they used...our oils.
And, have any of you ever been around Gary Young and heard the hundreds of times people have come up to him complaining that they started to use the oils and they got a rash. Gary's response across the board every single time I have heard him address this is "CONGRATULATIONS you are detoxing!"
What I share with people is what I mentioned above and I say I would rather see little bumps (the rash) coming out then one big lump (a tumor)
Unfortunately most people do not take responsibility and have the consciousness about the myriad of chemicals they ingest and absorb into their bodies on a daily basis for weeks, months and years. Petrochemicals and other toxins accumulate through all the years of your life. They do not all come out because we go to the bathroom. The body can handle it for a while but then it says NO MORE! and disease begins, all kinds.
So we Young Living distributors have a big purpose, a big job to help humanity to understand and educate them (and ourselves) at the absolute dangers of exposing ourselves to petrochemicals in all the products we use daily. Then to support them in switching their products to Young Living because we have not an ounce of chemicals in our products. To support people in cleansing. And then educating people on integrating the oils into their daily life.
Support your people in getting alkalined, using Alaklime, using Multi Greens, daily drinking Ningxia Red, eating and juicing lots of fresh organic greens, putting lemon oil or lemon juice in their water.
People everywhere are getting sick and their health is failing and they don't know why. It is our mission to help them understand the environmental sources of their problems and to educate them in the solutions, which we have as Young Living distributors.

Tid Bits from Ecuador

2009-06-28T05:36:00.000-07:00

In May of 2009 I decided I just had to go to Ecuador for a conference on natural health and wellness. My decision was based on the fact that as soon as I heard that Young Living was able to purchase land to grow plants for distilling of essential oils, that one day I would make there.

Then I heard that two people I had met in Salt Lake City Utah at the convention were also going. That is all I needed to get going and get my place on the trip.

I learned so much and had such a great time I am ready to go again next year. Right now Young Living is distilling some of the best oils we have ever had. Some are oils that they grow and distill in other areas, some are completely new. Oregano is one example. Oregano is a very powerful oil and is used in our Rain drop Technique, but can be a oil that is considered hot. Meaning people with sensitive skin will need it to be mixed with massage oil so as not to irritate the skin. However, with the Oregano being prepared in Ecuador is is a much softer oil, less irritating yet more powerful than Oregano grown elsewhere.