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.









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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.