Tidbits from a book I'm reading

I started reading, Embraced by the Essence by Dr. Marcy Foley. While the book is not promoted by Young Living oils, the author references and mainly uses Young Living products. I thought I would share some interesting things I have learned about oils from this book...most are direct quotes.

The law says essential oils can be called pure if they contain only 5% or more pure essential oil. Only pure, top quality, unadulterated, uncut essential oils have therapeutic value.

Essential oils go into the body and enhance the ability of the body to do what it is supposed to do naturally.

Essential oils are multifunctional so that they have a wide spectrum of application. They work for the need that is present.

They can affect an organ in 3-5 seconds from contact to results. Essential oils stay in the body about 20min to 2 hours and leave no residuals. While oils are not accumulative in the body, their frequency and effect is cumulative.

There is a very interesting chapter on the frequency of our body and oils and how they work. However, that will be another post as I don't want to overwhelm you with new information.

Free Product? Well, not really but it's still a good deal :)

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I know if you try Young Living Oils that you will like them. While I can't afford to give everyone a free product-I wish I could...I can do the next best thing. I have an automatic order that goes through on the 11th of every month. So, if there is a product that you want to try out, you can order ONE item through me. The benefit of this is that you can get "preferred customer" pricing (24% discount) and a discount on s&h. I need to know by NOV 8th what product you would like to try. Your price is the "preferred customer" price listed and then depending on how many people order, add $1-2 for s&h. If you do not live near me, I can ship it to you but you will have to pay the full cost of shipping.

Young Living also has nutritional supplements, health & beauty products and cleaning products.

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Need a unique Christmas present?

I received my Young Living Holiday catalog with my oil order this month. I was excited to see this new product, ceramic diffuser necklace. The necklace slowly diffuses your favorite oil throughout the day. I think this could benefit so many people that need/use the oils on a daily basis. http://www.youngliving.com/seasonal/Blue-Necklace-Diffuser

I was thinking this would be great for children who could benefit from using Brain Power or Peace and calming. Now, these oils can be with them all day! Can you think of another great use for this necklace? Why not buy it as a gift for that special someone and pair it with their favorite oil! Only $19.66 for preferred customers. Not a preferred customer? Message me to find out how.

Cold & Flu season is coming...do you have your Thieves?

FYI: I am copying and pasting most of this straight from Young Living brochures...

Apply Thieves oil to the bottoms of your feet during cold and flu season to help boost your immune system. A bottle of Thieves oil is $31.75, much cheaper than a doctor visit and much healthier than any cold medicine. Of course this price is wholesale which is really easy to achieve! Otherwise anyone can purchase a bottle for about $10 more...These bottles last a long time even though they are small.

Here is a testimony from a young living oil lover:
My daughter visited the day she started a one week flu and I visited her when it came back. Next day I started feeling sore throat, dry cough, nausea, stomach cramps and all over aches.

I immediately rubbed Thieves all over my neck and throat, put one drop of Thieves directly on my tongue and touched the roof of my mouth with it. Next I took 1 oz. of Ningxa red. After three applications and two days all my symptoms were gone. It has been one week.

If you care to read on, it describes the ingredients and what they do.
clove oil, nature’s richest source of
eugenol, is the highest-scoring single
ingredient tested for its antioxidant
capacity on the ORAC scale. Clove is
also known for its immune-enhancing
properties.*
With 68 percent d-limonene, lemon
oil is a powerful antioxidant known for
its ability to act as a natural solvent and
cleanser.
High in antioxidants, cinnamon
bark has a reputation for relieving
discomfort during the winter season
and supporting the digestive system.*
As one of the most versatile of the
eucalyptus oils, eucaly ptus
radiata has many health-promoting
properties. This powerful essential oil
contains eucalyptol as one if its major
elements, which in laboratory tests has
been reported as being effective against
bacteria in topical applications.2
rosemary oil is naturally energizing
and may be beneficial for helping
restore mental alertness when
experiencing fatigue.

The Monsters in Wyatt's room.

As most of you know, we have been dealing with night terrors with Wyatt. I was initially using the lavendar oil which helps Wyatt calm down and fall asleep. But then he started a few months back waking up within the first hour or so that he was asleep, crying, screaming, etc. The look in his eyes were horrible, it was like he was seeing something scary but we couldn't see it. I did a lot of research and decided to try the peace and calming oil. I wanted something that would put positive thoughts into his dreams. We have been using it for a little over a week now. I could tell a difference immediately. Even if he woke up, he would maybe just cry for a minute but I could easily get him back to sleep. Sometimes he didn't wake at all!! Then, about 4 or 5 days ago, he became scared to sleep in his room, especially to fall asleep in his room. I asked him why and he said because the monsters were going to get him. So, mama made him some monster juice, a spray bottle with water, lavendar oil and peace and calming oil. I told him we would spray his room before he went to bed and that would get rid of the monsters. I also gave him a flashlight and told him to use it if any monsters do get in...they don't like light. :) So far the combination of everything seems to be working very well and Wyatt fell asleep (after the 3rd night of monster juice) in his bed alone...with the flashlight of course. :)

Di-Gize for digestion & reflux problems

My husband has been using Di-Gize for a few months now. As most of you know, he recently had surgery for a hiatal hernia. Basically, he had constant reflux due to his stomach coming up through his esophagus. About a month and a half before he had his surgery, he started taking 2 drops of Di-Gize in a capsule filled the rest of the way with olive oil (they recommend 1 drop but since his was so severe he did 2 drops). He noticed a difference within a few weeks. He stopped taking his over the counter med and was just taking the Di-Gize. He has had his surgery now and he continued to take it for a few weeks. The DR. told him to continue with his meds because until everything healed he could still have some problems. If you suffer from reflux on a regular basis, this might be the natural cure for you. It's also great for stomach aches. I used it on Wyatt one night. Instead of reaching for the mylicon drops, I used the Di-Gize and rubbed a few drops on and around his belly button. Within minutes he farted a few times and went back to sleep. If you are interested in purchasing, scroll down a few posts where I tell you how to order. It costs us $32 a bottle but we also get the wholesale price. Because you are using such little everyday, this bottle does last quite a while. This really is a great oil!

Mosquito Repellent

There heeerrreeeeee! It's not even warm yet and already the mosquitoes are swarming outside when evening sets. I have a recipe for a mosquito repellent that I plan to try this spring/summer. Unfortunately, I can't really tell you if it works yet or not but if you would like to try it, below is the recipe. If you choose not to use Young Living Essential Oils (I don't know why you wouldn't, lol), make sure you get therapeutic grade oils, not perfume oils.

Mix 6 drops peppermint oil, 9 drops purification oil in one oz of oil and rub on skin. The oils can also be placed in a mist spray bottle with one oz water and one oz alcohol and sprayed...avoiding the eyes of course.

Enjoy the outdoors!!

Young Living Deodorant-free of harsh chemicals

I decided to try the Young Living Deodorant because someone recommended it to me. They suffered from excessive sweating and after using this deodorant, suffers no more. :) I like that it has no harsh chemicals like propylene glycol and aluminum salts which just basically clog your pores so you don't sweat. I've been using it now for a couple of weeks and I really like it. It is more expensive but if you suffer from excessive sweating and have to buy the "clinical strength" deodorant, then it is easily comparable in price.



Look at your deodorant...can you recognize any of the ingredients? Do you know what they are? Here is what my old deodorant ingredients looked like: aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, tribehenin, petrolatum, cyclodextrin, c18-36 acid triglyceride, fragrance, ppg-14 butyl ether.

Here are the ingredients in the Young Living deodorant: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) oil, White Beeswax, Pure Vegetable Esters, Zinc Oxide, Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium)† Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary)† Leaf Oil, Aniba rosaeodora (Rosewood)† Wood Oil, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)† Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia† (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil (Niaouli) Oil and Syzgium Aromaticum (Clove)† Oil.

Enough said...

How to buy...

If you are interested in purchasing the oils or any Young Living product, there are a few ways to do so.

You can purchase any product at retail price.

OR

You can purchase at a wholesale price. By getting products at a wholesale price, you are also a distributor and you can choose whether or not you want to get into selling the product. To get a wholesale price, your first purchase has to be one of the Start Living Kits. By becoming a distributor you get these benefits,

• Save 24 percent off retail pricing.
• Get a 10 percent rebate on any order over 200PV.(Most products have a PV equivalent of the product price - $25 bottle of oil for example would have a PV of 25)
• Become eligible to earn commissions.
• Make your own schedule.
• Achieve your financial goals.

Below are the Start Living Kits that you can purchase to become a distributor and get wholesale pricing.









If you would like to purchase anything, please visit www.youngliving.com and click on "Member/Sign Up" in the top right corner. Then click on "Become a Member" on the left hand side. Please enter my member number (1212968) as the enroller and sponsor. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Lavender

I thought I would start with Lavender since I can already say that it has helped our family. Lavender is a versatile oil that can be used to cleanse and soothe minor burns, cuts, and other skin irritations. Its refreshing, relaxing scent has balancing properties that calm the mind and body.



When I would put Wyatt to bed at night, he would spend anywhere from 30min to an hour rolling around and kicking/punching the wall to fall asleep. It felt like he just couldn't relax to lay there and fall asleep. I was really afraid he was going to hurt himself because sometimes he would bang the wall pretty good with his hand. Lavender was one of the first oils we got in. I put one drop on my finger and rub the underside of his big toes with it and then his temples. I do this about 20min or so before he goes to bed. Immediately I noticed a difference...of course I was a bit skeptical too at first. We have been doing it for about 2 weeks now. Instead of beating the walls and rolling around, he lays in bed and does rhythmic movements. He'll rub his feet together, rub his blanket with his hands...things I would expect him to do to go to sleep. I'm hoping to keep this up for a few more weeks and then try without the oils. I'm hoping he just needed this to learn how he can fall asleep peacefully.

Ningxia Red...have you heard of it?

Chances are, you have never heard of this before. I hadn't either until a few weeks ago. I started drinking 1oz a day (yep, just 1oz) and on day 3, I noticed I had energy through the whole day. It wasn't a jittery energy like caffeine...I just felt really good. I didn't think too much about it, but everyday since I have felt really good. I have been struggling with depression since Wyatt has been born. I've been on and off anti-depressants and I have tried herbal supplements as well. This is the best I have felt since he was born. I'm just hoping it continues. :)

Click here to get your free sample!

So, what is this drink and why should YOU drink it??



It can help your eyesight, blood pressure, diabetes, energy...this list goes on!

Ningxia Red...
• Protects
– Heart, eyes, immune system,
positive mood, cell DNA
• Supports
– Healthy circulation, sustained
energy, and balanced blood
sugar
– Healthy sexual function
• Prevents
– Illness, early aging, cell
mutation, and obesity



21 Reasons to drink NingXia Red daily

1. The Ningxia Wolfberry provides ample antioxidants to strengthen the immune system. Anti-oxidants permeate cell walls and attack free radicals before they damage the DNA of the cell nucleus.

2. Antioxidants of this berry fight arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis--aiding the circulatory system---including the heart.

3. The Ningxia Wolfberry is powerful in helping the liver function properly.

The liver is one of the most vital organs in the body--it's our cleansing machine.

4. Helps the eyes--cataracts, glaucoma, and visual acuity. This berry contains a complete array of antioxidant carotenoids including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. In fact the Ningxia Wolfberry has the highest source of carotenoids in all known foods. Beta-carotene is best known as a nutrient for the retina. 2

5. Cancer Help. The main constituent of the wolfberry is Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharide (LBP), and according to studies in China, LBP helps cancer patients rebuild their white blood cell count, enhancing phagocytes and the activity of natural killer cells which bind to cancerous cells, as well as improving major classes of T-cells. "...increase the antibody reaction to the T cell-antigen." 3

6. More Cancer Help. Acetone extract from the Ningxia Wolfberry inhibits gene mutation, Some scientists say the fruit is a good supplement to prevent liver cancer. 4 Also, studies show objective regression of cancer in patients with malignant melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and others. Results also indicated LBP may be used as an adjuvant in the biotherapy of cancer. 5

7. Minerals and vitamins act as enzymes and co-factors in the digestion process.

8. Studies on seniors in China produced amazing results (many people live beyond 100 years of age in wolfberry growing areas). Increases in Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) the hemoglobin were found in serum in all participants. In other words wolfberry ".......may help slow the aging process."

9. Protects against the free radical attack on mitochondrial DNA--our energy furnaces inside each cell. Antioxidants fight against mitochondrial destabilization.

10. Helps lower blood sugar--and in many tests at least stabilizes blood sugar.

11. It is important that cell walls maintain their malleability for nutrients to cross this membrane. The free radical scavengers found in the Ningxia Wolfberry strengthen the cell wall and support efficient transport of flavonoid nutrients in the cell and waste products out of the cell.

12. Strengthens the brains neuro-transmitters against pervasive free radical activity, thus fighting against dementia and other forms of memory loss.

13. Promotes a sense of well-being, and has had noticeable results in tests and anxiety. The tissues of the body (including the brain) are assisted in avoiding oxidative stress.

14. Has a B-Vitamin complex essential to the body. In addition these vitamins are vital for converting food to energy.

15. Cells need to communicate, especially those in the brain and nervous system. The synaptic responses are protected and fortified by the same polyphenols (flavonoids) that this berry uses to protect itself.

16. Provides powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial action because it contains solavetivone (an amino acid). Properties in the food fight viruses---it's anti-viral.

17. Reduces pain caused by inflammation because the berry contains Beta-Sitosteral, a remarkable anti-inflammatory.

18. The Ningxia Wolfberry is high in protein (more than whole wheat), an essential cellular building block.

19. The Ningxia Wolfberry, unlike most berries, contains natural vitamin E--a restorative antioxidant with too many health benefits to list here.

20. A healthier romantic life. The wolfberry increases overall health performance, including sexual response. One herbalist wrote, "Wolfberry can make a young wolf out of an old man.''

21. This berry dubbed ''A complete body health motivator'' has many unique polysaccharides, not found in any OTHER plant on the planet.


If you are still interested, view this link for a wide variety of posts and testimonials on Ningxia Red Juice.

Young Living Essential Oils

I decided to start this blog to educate those that are interested while I learn about these essential oils myself. I have recently reconnected with my former babysitter. She is selling Young Living Essential Oils. I had her come over one night because I really didn't know much about them. It is so intriguing and since Toby and I are trying to go as natural (less chemicals) and organic as we can, this was a perfect fit. Young Living oils can be more expensive then ones you will find on the shelf of a store but these are therapeutic grade oils. This is one case where more expensive is better quality. They are all organic and they are distilled for their medicinal properties. A lot of what you will find in the store is more perfume based.



Besides oils, the company also sells cleaning products, hair care, supplements, etc. I plan to start selling too but I really want to try them for awhile and gain a little more knowledge in them. Plus, since the cost of the oils are a bit more, if you get some people selling under you, you can make money to help offset your cost. :) So far, my real only experience with using the oils has been with Wyatt. At night time, he would lay in bed and bang his hands and feet against the wall, sometimes for 30 min or so before he would go to bed. He was just very restless. It was like he just couldn't relax to fall asleep. I began using the lavender oil. I rub it on his temples and the bottom of his big toes (this is a point for your head on the foot) about 20 minutes or so before we go to bed. Now, he lays in bed and makes more rhythmic movements before he falls asleep. He is so much more relaxed now. He might rub his feet together or rub his hands on his blanket but they are small rhythmic, relaxed movements, no more banging on the walls. From what I understand, a lot of times you don't have to keep using the oil forever, just for awhile. Lisa, that introduced me to the oils said her and her husband are off all their prescription meds...cholestorol, high blood pressure, etc.



You can use the oils for everything from healing cuts, colds to controlling blood pressure, even to clean. They make thieves cleaning products using the thieves oil which is excellent at killing airborne bacteria. They also make oral care products using thieves oil. Think about the shampoo/conditioners we use...all the chemicals that are in them. We are putting them on our scalp, next to our brain...

Anyways, I will keep posting more information as I learn about it here...If you have any questions or want to know about something specific, ask me. They have a huge desk reference book that I plan to buy that goes in depth about each oil and what it is good for.