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Seven years ago I had severe arthritis pain in my right knee for which a doctor recommended a knee replacement. I declined. Instead I used Wintergreen and Cypress Oil applied twice a day, morning and evening. I also applied PanAway from time to time. It took two months to heal and for the next five or six years there was no pain in that knee. I walked hundreds of miles, including climbing mountain paths and rugged terrain.
A year and a half ago a pain of a different kind came into that knee and the Wintergreen and Cypress did not work this time. Neither did the PanAway have any mitigating effect on the knee. I eventually realized that the source of the pain was not in the knee. It was a displaced pain from a pinched nerve at L5 in my lower spine, a form of sciatica. That is why the Wintergreen and Cypress oil applied directly to the knee did not work this time. The previous pain had been arthritis in the knee joint, but this time it was different and had a different root originating in the lumbar region of my spine.
It is not always easy to figure out the causes of your ailments. After months of prayer and introspection I discovered the emotional roots of that pain dating back to some experiences in my early teen years and began working on the spiritual issues involved. The pain subsided almost immediately once I zeroed in on the correct issues and dealt with them. But it would still return from time to time. It takes time and hard work to clear deep emotional issues and remnants can hang on long after you have begun to understand the underlying problem.
I then found a formula that works all the time and my knee has been pain-free ever since. It is simple: Every day, in the morning, I take the following:
4 Longevity gel capsules (item #3289)(PDF fact sheet)
8 Sulfurzyme capsules (item #3243)
4 ounces of Ningxia Red juice (item #3003)
It works for me. No more recurring sciatic pain. No more aching knee. Try it. It might work for you, too.
Article by David Stewart, Ph.D., avid Young Living Essential Oil user.
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Warm weather is on it’s way and we all want to have our exposed skin looking its finest. Here are two super easy recipes that will help dry cracked skin be a thing of the past. Try these easy recipes using pure Young Living Essential Oils for dry, cracked skin issues…
Chapped Skin
1 drop rosewood
1 drop Patchouli
1 drop Geranium
Dilute 2 parts essential oil to 8 parts V-6 and apply to skin. After a few minutes. Apply a little Tender Tush Ointment or Rose Ointment.
Dry Skin Essential Oil Recipe
1 drop Rose
1 drop Roman Chamomile
1 drop Sandalwood
Dilute 2 parts essential oil to 8 parts V-6 and apply to skin. After a few minutes apply a little Young Living Tender Tush Ointment or Rose Ointment to seal in the essential oils for additional benefits.
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Related articles by Young Living Distributor Evelyn Vincent:
Aromatherapy Essential Oils From A to Z
Essential Oils and Young Living Products – how I use them
67 Ways to Use Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Beginner’s
Essential Oils for Foot Fungus
Lavender – Peppermint Foot Soak
Young Living Essential Oils Rose Ointment (#3709) is a skin ointment that protects and nourishes the skin and is outstanding when applied over essential oils to lock in their benefits.
Young Living’s Rose Ointment contains: Lecithin, lanolin, beeswax, mink oil, sesame seed oil, wheat germ oil, rose hip seed oil, carrot seed oil. Melaleuca alternifolia, myrrh, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, and rosewood.
Apply Rose Ointment directly to skin or over open wound following your chosen essential oil application. See suggestions below.
Note: Not recommended for burns initially, but is very helpful to maintain, protect, and keep the the scab soft. After a burn has started to heal and is drying and crack-ing, use Rose Ointment.
First Aid: Using Your Young Living Essential Oils and Rose Ointment
Antiseptics prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Many essential oils have powerful antiseptic properties. Clove and thyme essential oils have been documented to kill over 50 types of bacteria and 10 types of fungi.
Other potent antiseptic singles include, cinnamon/cassia oil, tea tree, oregano, and mountain savory.
Good Young Living Oils with Antiseptic Properties
Purification, Melrose, Christmas Spirit, Thieves, ImmuPower, Raven, R.C.
Note: Clove, Thyme and Cinnamon are ‘hot’ feeling to the skin so be sure to use a little carrier oil, such as Young Living’s V-6.
Young Living Essential Oil Choices for Antiseptic Skin Care
Thieves Bar Soap, Melaleuca-Rosewood Bar Soap, Melrose essential oil, Thieves Antiseptic Spray, Thieves Wipes, Rose Ointment would be used following the application of your essential oil.
Athlete’s Foot
Try applying either Young Living’s Melrose essential oil blend or Thieves Antiseptic Spray on location, wait a few minutes then rub on Rose Ointment.
First Aid for Wounds (not for new burns!)
Melrose is a strong topical antiseptic that cleans and disinfects cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes, and bruised tissue. It helps regenerate damaged tissue and reduces inflammation.
Dilute 1 part Melrose essential oil to 1 part carrier oil, V-6. Apply to broken skin, cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes, and infection. Follow with rose ointment to keep wound clean and protected, and the Melrose oil sealed in.
It’s been my personal experience this is a far superior treatment than the over-the-counter Neosporin.
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Article by Evelyn Vincent, Young Living Distributor. Visit Evelyn’s website – http://TheVeryEssence.com
U.S. “food safety” bills currently under consideration were written by Monsanto, Cargill, Tyson’s and ADM. All of them are associated with the opposite of food safety. Farmers markets, local farmers, real milk, fresh eggs and vegetable stands threaten the corporations, which is why there are now massive “fake food safety” bills in Congress.
We have less than 2 weeks to let our voices be heard!
The bills would require such a burdensome complexity of rules, inspections, licensing, fees, and penalties for each farmer who wishes to sell locally — even a fruit stand at a farmers market — that no one could manage it.
More people are getting back in touch with the ways of our ancestors – choosing to buy food directly from local farmers (who generally apply organic farming practices) and cooking it using slow, traditional methods.
Large corporations like Monsanto and Tyson are opposed to this trend because they are in the business of mass food production, which relies on much newer and often dangerous techniques like genetic engineering/genetic modified foods, factory farming and widespread use of chemicals. Numerous food “safety” bills are also underway that threaten the very safety of food, along with those who grow it – please act now to STOP this insane takeover of our precious food, small farm, farmers markets, CSA’s, and everything else from the seed itself to the food on your table.
When speaking of food safety, the giant food corporations and government are really one in the same. It’s sad to say, but industrial agriculture lobbyists wield incredible power in Congress.
Their relatively minor investments allow them to manipulate votes on key legislation that is highly favorable to their bottom line and almost always in conflict with your best interests. Some key rulings that have seriously undermined food quality?
• Last year the U.S. government decided to allow food producers to irradiate fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce in order to kill organisms like E. coli and salmonella, but at the expense of nutrients. I smelled foul-play at work with that!
• Federal regulation prohibits raw milk and raw milk products for human consumption in interstate commerce, despite the fact that they have proven health benefits. We’ve even been ‘conditioned’ into the false belief that ‘raw’ dairy products are harmful, which they are not when handled properly, besides they are more healthy and provide enzymes we need for healthy gut/ digestion.
• Small farmers cannot afford the costly organic certification process required by the government. Yet, if they try to sell foods that are raised according to organic standards, but not certified as such, they can be fined or sent to jail. With the economy going the way it is we NEED our small local growers to provide us with nutritious food that’s NOT been messed with or irradiated, and especially NOT from Monsanto’s GM seed!
• The food crops currently subsidized by the U.S. government are corn, wheat, soy (which is NOT a food product we should be eating anyway) and rice. When our farms grow little else but corn and soy means we end up with a fast food diet. These commodity programs are subsidies for the creation of junk and fast food, not REAL food that sustains us and has a positive impact on public health.
Currently a handful of food “safety” bills are in Congress’ hands right now, HR 875, HR 814, SR 425, and soon, HR 759, which includes similarly destructive plans that will only continue to further degrade the food supply, favor agribusiness, and make it more difficult for small farmers to compete. Get your voice heard today and help stop this giant takeover.
Taking it a Step Further… Speak with Your Wallet!
Support the small farms, farmer’s markets, vegetable stands and food coops that are still growing food using wholesome, natural methods… SPEND your money with them and NOT at super markets! No offense o the super market industry, but until you too can get your priorities on straight we don’t need to be supporting any industries that are not in alignment with what we all know is ethical and for our better health.
A list of resources to help you find and support the kind of foods we WANT to eat…
Find Farmer’s Markets in your state
Local Harvest – connect with the REAL food community in your area
Eat Well Guide – find great food near you
Food Routes – connect with local farmers nearest you
Vita Flex Technique means “vitality through the reflexes.” It is a specialized form of hand and foot massage movements that is exceptionally effective in delivering the benefits of essential oils throughout the body – I recommend using Young Living Essential Oils. Vita Flex is said to have originated in Tibet thousands of years ago, and was perfected in the 1960s by Stanley Burroughs long before acupuncture was popular in Western medicine.
It is based on a complete network of reflex points that stimulate all the internal body systems. The YL essential oils are applied to contact points, and energy is released through electrical impulses which are created the fingertips and the reflex points (in a fingertip/hand movement). This charge follows the nerve pathways to a break or clog, usually caused by toxins, damaged tissues, or loss of oxygen.
As with acupressure there are hundreds of Vita Flex points throughout the human body, encompassing the entire realm of body and mind – that are capable of releasing many kinds of tension, congestion, and imbalances.
In contrast to the steady stimulation of reflexology, Vita Flex uses a rolling and releasing motion, this movement involves placing the fingertips flat on the skin, then rolling up onto the fingertips, and continuing over onto the fingernail using a medium pressure. Then, moving forward (as in inch-by-inch) about half the width of the finger, continuing the rolling and releasing motion of the fingertips repeatedly until the Vita Flex point, or area, is covered. This movement is repeated over the area three times.
You would want to enhance the Vita Flex Technique with your Young Living essential oils which can be orders at http://TheVeryEssence.com You can either apply your essential oil to the Vita Flex area (1-3 drops), or put 1-3 drops of the essential oil in you non-dominant palm and with your fingertips dipped into the drops of essential oil using a circular motion (3x) , then proceed with the rolling and releasing movements stated above.
When properly applied through specific application of hand rotation movements and control points, vibrational healing energy is released along the neuro-electrical pathways to an exact point. This healing energy is created by the contact between the fingertips and the reflex points. The result in spark of energy follows the neuro pathways to the nervous system to where there is a break in the electrical circuit. Upon reaching the break, any necessary changes are made automatically.
The fingertip movements is very easy to learn and apply. Details and sequence of this technique on a 74 minute DVD Vita Flex Instruction with Tom Woloshyn
This foot chart gives you an idea of which YL oils might be good for specific points for Vita Flex. Some of these essential oils you may already have on hand and by following the steps above you can give it a try right away and see how it feels – it feels really cool.
How to Use Young Living Essential Oils in Vita Flex
Place 1-3 drops of the chosen essential oil in the palm of your hand and use the dominant hand to stir the oils clockwise three times before applying them on location. The same thing applies for those who practice reflexology, acupressure, spinal touch, zone therapy, etc. All types of different therapies will result in a significant improvement when combined with the oxygen and high electrical frequency of the oils.
When using the Vita Flex Technique with essential oils, it is best to start on the bottom of the feet.
This foot chart may seem a little different from the standard reflexology charts. Gary Young found that while testing the electrical currents with the frequency monitor that the contact points were a little different than those shown on standard foot charts.
The Vita Flex charts are based on electrical frequency tracing, which is more accurate.
Buy Young Living Essential Oils here to enhance your Vita Flex foot massage!
Foot chart of Vita Flex points on feet.
Young Living Essential Oils to Use in Vita Flex Foot Massage:
Clarity – eyes, brain
Brain Power – brain
EndoFlex – thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, spleen, pancreas, adrenal
R.C. – sinus, lungs, bronchial tubes
Marjoram – shoulder
Juniper – kidney
Thieves, Mountain Savory, or Oregano- gallbladder
JuvaFlex – liver, gallbladder
Di-Gize – colon, intestines
Peppermint – intestines
PanAway, Relieve It, Peppermint – appendix, sciatica
M-Grain or PanAway – head discomfort
Aroma Life – heart
ImmuPower – thymus
Thyme or Valor – spine
Thieves or Vetiver – pancreas
Dragon Time – ovaries, uterus
Mister – prostrate
Exodus II, R.C., or Raven - bronchial tubes
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Article by Young Living Independent Distributor Evelyn Vincent.
Try this easy Lavender-Peppermint Foot Soak recipe too!
For centuries, springtime has been a time when humans turn to cleanse the body of stagnant energy and unwanted accumulations of toxins held in the body. Perhaps the reason ‘why’ spring has always been one of the best times to cleanse is because our ancestors knew the plants and the ‘rising energy’ of spring brought all that was needed to prepare themselves for the living activities of the new season.
Frank Lipman, MD, author of Total Renewal, links gastrointestinal distress with systemic toxicity – “Often, symptoms of toxicity first arise as digestive disturbances. This usually indicates a growing food sensitivity or allergy that may be the first indication of a breakdown in your detoxification system.” Other potential signs of excessive toxins are recurring migraine headaches, skin eruptions, changes in skin pigmentation, acne, or bumpy skin.
Over their years in medical practice, Dr. Lipman and Marcelle Pick have found that whole body cleansing is an important element of a holistic strategy to reduce the body’s toxic burden and restore health.
Our bodies are exposed to tens of thousands of chemicals in our air, water, and food. Studies have found residue of over 400 chemicals in human tissue. Thus, it’s imperative we support our body’s ability to cleanse itself by reducing its toxic burden.
Such new actions would include:
• Dramatically reduce intake of toxins by choosing locally grown organic produce (which includes eating seasonally), and animal products that are allowed to eat their natural diet daily (such as grassfed meats, cheeses, butter, free range chicken), clean pure water (a reverse osmosis water filter can greatly reduce toxins in tap water), and by all means choose chemical-free personal are products (Young Living has an entire line), and chemical-free household cleaning products (Thieves Household Cleaner can replace every cleaner you are currently using in your home right now).
• Remove toxins already in your body. Cleansing now making gradual, permanent changes and cleansing regularly will have a beneficial impact on health.
• Provide essential nutrients to your body to support your detoxification system.
• Get moving! Incorporate breathing exercises and stretching such as QiGong, Yoga postures, light weightlifting, walking, meditation, or light cardio into a daily routine.
• Do more outdoor activities. Outdoor air helps your Liver Qi/Chi flow. If you feel irritable, take up an outdoor activity to smooth Liver Qi stagnation. Try hiking, biking, or walking. Additionally, build up to exposing your skin to sunshine (the best and least expensive source of the proper type of Vitamin D in the world!) start by exposing skin for 15 minutes (without sunscreen, which is full of cancer causing chemicals, and studies show it prevents the cancer fighting vitamin D we get from the sun!), build up very slowly over time (you do NOT want to burn or get ‘pink’ and it’s NOT about getting a tan).
The Young Living “Cleansing Trio” (#3115) is the best place to begin your “Spring Cleanse.”
Cleansing can bring bring relief from all kinds of digestive concerns: acid reflux, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, gas, irritable bowel, diverticulitis, colitis, allergies, sinus concerns, chronic congestion, acne, all skin disorders, low back discomfort, weight loss, weight management and so much more.
The Cleansing Trio contains three different Young Living products/supplements: Essentialzyme, Comfortone, and ICP.
To achieve the best results use Essentialzyme as directed for 3 days, then introduce the Comfortone for 3 days with the Essentialzyme. Then, on the 7th day, start together using the ICP as directed. If you feel any tightness in the stomach area use less ICP. It is imperative that you drink 1 gallon or more of spring water daily!
Essentialzyme
Improves digestion of food and re-establishes proper enzyme function in the whole body and helps improve intestinal flora. Essentialzyme is particularly valuable for those with: pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and in conditions where the pancreatic or bile duct is blocked or malfunctioning.
Gary Young created Essentialzyme to remove the hard encrusted protein shell around cancer cells, making it easier for the body to release the cancerous tissue. The essential oils included n Essentialzyme provide enhancements that are not found in other products – oils of Tarragon, Peppermint, Fennel, Clove and Anise are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-infectious and anti-parasitic properties containing live cell activity that teach new cells how to function properly on their own.
Comfortone
Is a herbal and essential oil complex that assists the colon so that it functions properly and dispels parasites and toxins. Comfortone also breaks up encrustations on the colon wall and relaxes intestinal spasms. Comfortone includes:13 herbal compounds, and the essential oils of Anise, Ginger, German Chamomile, Mugwort, Rosemary, Tangerine, Peppermint, and Tarragon. Formulated to very gently cleanse the colon, restore parastolisis action, reduce spasms, gas, congestion, diarrhea, candida and helps the colon start functioning properly on its own.
ICP
This is a multiple fiber formula, an ideal Intestinal Cleanse Powder (ICP) that helps waste matter through the intestinal system and not compact inside the intestinal wall. When there is compacted fecal matter we can eat and eat and never feel satisified (this is due to our body not being able to extract the nutrition from the foods we eat. Which is what makes the Cleansing Trio a terrific choice for those looking to loose or maintain their ideal healthy weight. ICP is excellent for restoring and maintaining a healthy immune system and a healthy weight.
ICP contains 10 organic compounds and the essential oils of Anise, Fennel, Ginger, Lemongrass, Rosemary, and Tarragon which aid in restoring and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, reducing ‘stickiness’ of blood, anti-infectious, anti-viral, antibacterial, antiparasitic and antifungal actions. Taking ICP helps us to feel thoroughly nurished when we eat properly. Please make sure to drink 1 gallon of spring water daily when taking ICP.
Tips for Cleansing Success
• To your daily 1 gallon of pure spring water, add several drops of YL Lemon essential oil (the addition of this essential oil will add to the cleansing action of the Cleansing Trio).
• Di-Gize essential oil blend is a terrific additon to the Cleansing Trio. Rub a couple drops ontothe stomach area to help soothe digestive issues.
• If you have a history of chronic constipation, do not start ICP and Comfortone at the same time. Use Comfortone alone until your system is open. Then, follow with ICP.
• Go slowly and allow your body to adjust, using the smallest dose noted on the package.
What causes GI distress?
In “The Digestive System and Dysbiois, GI distress may be caused by:
• Poor or imbalanced diets or nutritional supplementation.
• Food allergies/sensitivities
• Frequent antibiotic or drug therapies
• A suppressed immune system
• Intestial infections
• Parasite infestation
• Inflammation
In “The Essential Oils Integrative Guide”, poor bowel function (one aspect of GI distress) has been linked to:
• Enzyme deficiency
• Low fiber intake
• Insufficient water intake
• Poor diet
• Stress (physical/emotional)
• Food-borne illness
• Candida (yeast overgrowth)
A one-time detox/cleanse is not likely to completely eradicate all health issues. However, as you detox more regularly and adopt more healthy lifestyle habits, then you will probably find your health improving.
Article by Evelyn Vincent, Young Living Independent Distributor #476766, http://TheVeryEssence.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: any change in your health practices, including cleansing, should be supervised by a competent health provider. The information here is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prescribe any specific health condition. Please take responsibility of your choices and your health practices at all times.
Young Living has two excellent skin care products that contain organic therapeutic-grade essential oils that are wonderful on their own, but unbeatable when combined. If you’re feeling you need youth-promoting benefits their Boswellia Wrinkle Cream and Wolfberry Eye Cream are the solution!
Beauty happens naturally with YL products.
Boswellia Wrinkle Cream
Is a very rich, silky-smooth wrinkle cream that absorbs in minutes and leaves skin feeling thoroughly quenched without feeling greasy or with only the short-term benefits of other moisturizers. The primary ingredient in the Boswellia Wrinkle Cream is MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). MSM is proven to support youthful collagen levels, maintain firmness, and minimize fine lines. MSM lays a solid foundation for the Young Living therapeutic-grade (YLTG) essential oils in this wrinkle cream, they are: geranium, myrrh, sandalwood and ylang ylang which soothe and soften the skin while frankincense and wolfberry oil further enhance collagen formation.
I have used the Boswellia Wrinkle Cream for years and I just love it. The only thing you have to be mindful of is that, unlike other creams, you only need a TINY amount. Seriously, I only need to buy two jars of this cream a year. It’s so effective and so long lasting that I feel like I know one of the best kept secrets to having really nice skin and more money in my pocket!~ Evelyn V.
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Wolfberry Eye Cream
This eye cream is especially effective when used in conjunction with the Boswellia Wrinkle Cream. The Wolfberry Eye Cream works wonders as part of your skin care regimen. The thick, velvety texture of the Wolfberry Eye Cream massages seemlessly into the delicate eye area easing the puffiness and dark under-eye circles while promoting skin firmness.
Rich in vitamin E and linoleic acids and wolfberry oil – the active ingredient in the Wolfberry Eye Cream – is ideal for nourishing and hydrating even the most sensitive of skin.
The Wolfberry Eye Cream is absolutely lovely, and hydrating… well, that’s an under-statement! A couple of times, the knuckles on my hands have gotten so chapped and dry that I felt they needed immediate attention. I applied just a small dab of the Wolfberry Eye Cream and saw almost instant results. Though the skin around my eyes never gets nearly that dry it’s still nice to see results so quickly. This stuff works very well and when combined with the Boswellia Wrinkle Cream – WOW! I spend so much less on face creams since I discovered Young Living and the ingredients in their products put all of the other expensive creams I’ve used to shame! ~ Evelyn V.
The doors and windows have been shut tight all winter leaving indoor air in need of a good spring cleaning! Here are some tips using two of Young Living Essential Oils most popular blends for air freshening: Thieves and Purification. No matter which of these blends you choose you will find a drastic difference of your indoor air, without masking those stale, stuffy, lingering odors.
Therapeutic-grade YL Thieves Essential Oil
The combination of therapeutic-grade essential oils in both the Purification and Thieves blends work synergistically to provide optimal benefits for not only dispelling bad smells but also in ridding indoor air of unwanted germs and bacteria. What I think is significant about using therapeutic-grade essential oils for all air freshener purposes is that a therapeutic-grade essential oil does ‘not’ contain chemicals that cause cancer and other illnesses, learn more about the hazards of commercial air fresheners.
I’m moving into a new home soon and the basement smells musty – tomorrow I am bringing over my cold-air nebulizer diffuser and I’m going to take a bottle of Thieves essential oil, remove the cap, and turn the bottle upside down in the diffuser dispenser well and run the diffuser for 24 hours to get rid of the musty mildew smell and to eliminate any mold that may be present. That is what I would do with any strong unwanted indoor odor that I wanted to ‘eliminate’ – not mask.
About Purification Essential Oil
The oil blend Purification is quite effective for cleansing away undue odors, leaving a clean, refreshing, uplifting scent. Purification eliminates unpleasant smells and helps dissipate indoor pollutants. This blend of pure essential oils is comprised of citronella, rosemary, lavandin, melaleuca, and lemongrass – all of which are powerful odor eliminators.
Ways to Use Purification Essential Oil to Freshen Indoor Air
• Moisten a cotton ball with a few drops of Purification and place them around the house (out of reach of children and pets) in air vents, and near humidifiers. Also, put one of the cotton balls in the air vent of your car too – they can get smelly and stale too!
• Add a few drops of Purification to a spray bottle of distilled water – this is an ideal alternative to chemical-based air fresheners. Use this all-natural and pure air freshener to lightly spray carpets, upholstery, or spray directly into the air.
• In a Young Living Diffuser. Simply fill the diffuser with Purification oil, turn the diffuser on and enjoy! Note: please do not use a heat diffuser as the heat fractures the beneficial molecules rendering the positive effects worthless. Learn more about how to diffuse properly.
Young Living Essential Oils Cold-air Nebulizer Diffuser
About Thieves Essential Oil
The Thieves essential oil blend is another all-time favorite for air freshening around the home. Thieves essential oil is a mixture of rosemary, clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, and Eucalyptus essential oils. This pleasant aroma is another wonderful choice for reducing unwanted odors, and Thieves has been University tested for its ability to kill airborne bacteria, and mold.
• Clove Bud Essential Oil: is one of the most effective germ-killing essential oils, and is a key ingredient in Thieves
• Lemon Essential Oil: has antiseptic properties, and immune boosting compounds
• Cinnamon Bark Essential Oils: highly antiseptic, cinnamon adds a warm,spicy aroma to Thieves
• Eucalyptus radiata Essential Oil: this anti-infectous oil holds many germ-fighting properties, this particular species of Eucalyptus works well with the other oils in Thieves to help detoxify indoor air
• Rosemary Essential Oil: highly antibacterial, rosemary fortifies Thieves with its delightful aroma and odor causing bacteria.
Ways to Use Thieves Essential Oil to Freshen Indoor Air
• In your Young Living Diffuser. Diffuse for 15-30 minutes every 3-4 hours. Learn more about diffusers and how to diffuse for the greatest benefit.
• Put 4-8 drops on a cotton ball and place on air vents. Stick a cotton ball in your car vent too!
• Add 20 drops of Thieves to a 32 oz. spray bottle filled with distilled water – this is an ideal alternative to chemical-based air fresheners. Use this all-natural and pure air freshener to lightly spray carpets, upholstery, or spray directly into the air.
Cooking with Young Living Essential Oils is a convenient way to ingest the edible essential oils (GRAS) and get the supplemental benefits of these super pure high quality essential oils. Try this recipe for a nice fresh burst of lemon to your locally grown spring Asparagus…
YL Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon-Asparagus Linguine
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, zested
16 oz. linguine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 bunch asparagus
2 drops YL lemon essential oil**
3-4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
fresh parsley, chopped
optional: add 1/2 pine nuts
Mix zested lemon and olive oil and set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking mince garlic, chop onions, and break asparagus into 1 1/2″ long pieces (do not include the stem ends though).
Over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to heated pan and add the garlic. Cook slightly (do not brown) then add the onions. Cook for a minute, add asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is cooked through. Remove from heat. Add lemon zest, remainder of olive oil, and lemon essential oil.
Drain cooked pasta and place into a large pasta bowl. Pour the asparagus mixture over the pasta, add basil, and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with parsley and pine nuts. Serves 4-6.
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** Important Note: ONLY use an essential oil that is organic and “therapeutic-grade” and contains a “supplement facts” statement on the label, such as Young Living’s. For your base of knowledge – NEVER use an essential oil for cooking/ingesting that is labeled as “Pure” or that states on the label it is intended for “aromatic or topical” purposes as they are not fit for consumption – that includes oils sold in health food stores.
Learn more about the sunny-side of lemon essential oil
We’re coming upon that time of year again, the ‘yellow seas of springtime.’ Let’s consider for a moment that the abundance of dandelions is ‘not’ an enemy but rather a powerhouse of nutrition. Being one of the best ‘wild’ vegetable resources in the world the dandelion is free, abundant, extremely nutritious, and very palatable when harvested at the right time, in the right way, and prepared properly. Dandelions were thought to originate in Greece or in the northern Himalayas where some 75 different species still exist today.
Known as ‘Turtle Island’ by the native Americans some of the first land emerging from the planet of water, earth, were the mountains that we know today as the Appalachians, which span from Georgia to Maine. The Appalachians, older than The Alps and Mount Everest, was some of the first earth exposed to air, sunshine and home to some of the first land species. More biologoically diverse (flora and fauna) than almost any land-mass on earth the first settlers coming to Turtle Island nearly starved to death because they didn’t know anything about which plants were good and safe to eat. If it weren’t for the assistance of native Americans I’m not so sure these adventursome folks would have gotten along as well as they did.
Being that Turtle Island was vastly different than Europe the first settlers not only missed their homeland but they also missed the foods they were accustomed to eating and the plants they used for healing and medicine. Furthermore, all of the plants in North America were foreign to them, they had no idea which were ok to eat or use for medicine. And so today, we have the ‘yellow seas of springtime.’
I’m not exactly sure how or why the dandelion fell out of food fashion but when I think of ancesters hands gathering the seeds of the dandelion and carefully packing to bring to the New World it makes me stop and wonder… how in the world did we ever get so far off-track? Who and where was it decided that the dandelion was all of a sudden a ‘weed’ and not a food in our diets. Instead, our modern hands make and apply chemicals to destroy it, and rather than capitalizing on the benefits of this plant instead capitalize on the poisoning and detest of it.
The earliest recorded record of using dandelions for medicine, in Avicenna’s Herbal of Mittlealters in the 11th century.
Health Benefits of Dandelion
• Mild tonic and gentle diuretic that purifies the blood
• Cleanses the system
• Improves gastrointestinal health
• Cleanses the skin and prevents acne
• Improves bowel function, works equally well for constipation and diarrhea
• Can prevent or lower high blood pressure
• For liver health, hepatitis, cirrhosis
• Prevent or cure anemia
• Lower serum cholesterol by as much as half
• Eliminate or drastically reduce acid indigestion and gas
• Helps cure or prevent some forms of cancer
• Control or prevent diabetes
Dandelion greens nutritionally trounce any vegetable, spinach and broccoli included, that you find in the store and farmers market!
Collecting Wild Dandelion Leaves
The large leaves will be a bit more bitter as the season progresses, unless you purchase seed or the Italian seed variety. But let’s assume you want to gather the green leaves of the plants growing around your home, what should you do and not do?
Smaller newer leaves are not bitter, as a matter of fact they’re quite tasty. You can even pick the small leaves during the height of summer and they will taste good.
Clearly, you will NOT want to collect the leaves of plants that are growing in polluted areas, such as: near parking lots, roadsides, and in lawns where chemical fertilizers and chemical pest control procedures have taken place – so, save your money on those things and increase your health by collecting and eating the “free” food growing right in your own yard!
The only part of the dandelion that’s not edible is the flower stem.
A Dandelion Magic Story for Cancer by George Cairns
Dandelion Fritters: the freshly opened flowers are edible and when dipped in milk, dredged in seasoned (salt & pepper) flour, then put into a hot frying pan with olive oil they make some of the most delicious fritters – give it a try, you’ll see!
The root can also be harvested. It tastes different than the leaves and flowers. You can dry the root and save it in an amber colored glass jar and use it year round as a tea.
Dandelion Root Tea: one of my favorite tea recipes include: 1 TBSP dried dandelion root, 1/2 TBSP Spearmint, 1/2 TBSP Stinging Nettles (they don’t sting after they’ve been dried) – steep for 6 minutes (not longer as longer steeping time releases bitter tanins – which is true for all herbal teas). Add a touch of Lavender Honey… yummy!
Lavender Honey: in a 2 oz. glass jar add honey to full (preferably “Raw” Honey), then add one drop of Young Living Lavender essential oil, stir, enjoy!
Dandelion Leaves: for Pets and Farm Animals
Pet birds LOVE dandelion leaves, as do dogs, chickens, hogs, horses, and cows (though when cows eat a lot of dandelion it can make their milk taste bitter.) The wild bird, Purple Finch, enjoy the dandelion flower seed.
Cookbooks I highly recommend using foods and preparations that resonate with our bodies:
The Dandelion Celebration: A Guide to Unexpected Cuisine
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
This article is written by Young Living Essential Oils Distributor Evelyn Vincent and from her weekly The Very Essence E-Newsletter. If you wish to learn more about essential oils and the knowledge of our ancestors you can subscribe to the E-Newsletter here.
Disclaimer: the information found here is not intended to diagnose, treat or prescribe – and is intended for educational purposes only. Please consult your health care provider if you are having health issues.
Young Living Essential Oils participates in various humanitarian efforts, the most recent is the building of a school in Guayaquil, Ecuador. While in Guayaquil, Ecuador, discovering and cultivating (starting of the newest YL farm) natural remedies indigenous to the area, Gary Young, noticed the poor condition of Guayaquil’s elementary school. Forty-two students in first- through sixth-grade were crammed into one tiny room, forced to share limited supplies and sit at broken tables while their volunteer teacher gave lessons on a damaged chalkboard.
The “new” Chongon School in Guayaquil, Ecuador is nearly complete. The building is finished and landscaping for the new soccer field is being laid, but before the children can take advantage of this first-class facility we need supplies!
Currently on winter break, the children can’t wait to get back to school in their brand new, state-of-the-art building this April. Gary and Mary Young have been working around the clock to get the school ready in time. Mary explains, “The children are so excited! They have never had anything like this before. They show up to school every day in freshly-pressed clothes, so eager to learn, and now they have the facility that matches their enthusiasm!”
More than just the structure, they can’t wait to dive in to their new curriculum! In addition to traditional subjects, for the first time ever these children will learn:
• Health: The children will enjoy weekly health classes taught by the doctors from the clinic!
• Hands-on farming: Gary will teach the basics and help the children cultivate their own garden!
• How to raise chickens and cows: The children will learn invaluable skills that will last a lifetime!
• Practical knowledge: The children will learn how to apply what they are taught in the classroom to everyday life!
This dream is well on its way to being realized, but the Ecuadorian government only contributes a meager $300 per month to the school’s upkeep. That’s not even enough to cover basic supplies, let alone textbooks, desks, or computers. With your help we can provide these children with the education they so long for.
Your tax-deductible donation will go a long way toward helping the children of Chongon:
A $20 donation can supply the children with much-needed pencils and paper.
A $50 donation can buy one child a desk to write on.
A $100 donation can buy one child the textbooks he or she needs.
A $250 donation can purchase whiteboards for the classrooms.
A $500 donation can supply computers to children who would never have had the benefit of multimedia learning without our help.
It is the mission of The D. Gary Young Foundation to help all people live lives of greater wellness, purpose, and abundance. The bell rings April 1—make sure they have everything they need by sharing your abundance!
Go to www.dgaryyoungfoundation.org to make a donation online or simply print and complete the donation form and send it, along with your check, money order, or credit card information, to:
The D. Gary Young Foundation
Young Living Outreach
P.O. Box 933
Lehi, UT 84043
When you’re feeling hot, let Young Living Peppermint essential oil help cool you down! These tips only apply to Young Living Essential Oils, other brands are NOT pure and safe to use in the same ways we use YL oils ( click here to learn how to know if the essential oil you’re using is truly therapeutic-grade or if it’s junk). Peppermint fact sheet.
My Favorite Tips to Stay Cool Using Peppermint Essential Oil
The best Peppermint oil I've seen.
• Add 1 drop peppermint oil to a tall “glass” of cool water for a zippy flavor and a cooling effect that lasts longer than plain water or other beverages.
• Spritz your neck and upper body with 4 to 6 drops peppermint added to 4 oz purified water in a cobalt blue or amber glass spray bottle. Be sure to keep away from your eyes!
* Stir 1 to 2 drops peppermint into 1/2 cup Epsom salts and add to a tepid bath.
• Add 2 to 4 drops peppermint to about 2 oz Young Living V-6 Massage Oil, or other high grade vegetable or coconut oil -apply after showering or any time.
* Experiment with peppermint oil in sorbets, ice cream, smoothies, puddings, fruit salads, cold beverages (remember peppermint is strong, so one drop will be plenty).
* Ant problem – mix up a little spray bottle of peppermint, spraying where they are showing up around the garbage disposal, on counters, in the drawers, under and behind the stove. Where they seem to be coming from, pour a few drops neat (undiluted). It also leaves a nice cool refreshing scent.
• Applying peppermint on the bottom of your feet, or at the base of the spine, can keep you cool.
• Peppermint ice cubes – fill up ice cube tray, dip a toothpick into your bottle of peppermint, then swirl the toothpick in the ice cube tray. As the ice cube melts in your beverage it gently diffuses into your drink. You can use Orange, Lemon, Tangerine or Citrus Fresh as another flavor option.
• Fresh smelling Peppermint Dryer Sheets – take a dampened wash cloth and put 2 drops YL peppermint essential oil on it, toss in the dryer! leaves a fresh uplifting scent, great for those stuffy hot days ahead.
Note: peppermint should not be applied neat (undiluted) on children’s skin or used near your eyes! See 67 Ways to use Essential Oils for Beginner’s.
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These tips are by Evelyn Vincent, Young Living Essential Oils distributor. To learn more about using Young Living Essential Oils subscribe to my free weekly E-Newsletter, The Very Essence.
Apparently “YES!” A study published in January 2009 took a look at chickens being fed antibiotic feed (which is typical) and looked at the common fly and found that they were in fact carrying antibiotic (drug resistant) enterococci and staphylococci. Here are the results of the Johns Hopkins funded study…
Antibiotic resistant enterococci and staphylococci isolated from flies collected near confined poultry feeding operations.
Sci Total Environ. 2009 Jan 19;
Graham JP, Price LB, Evans SL, Graczyk TK, Silbergeld EK
Use of antibiotics as feed additives in poultry production has been linked to the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in farm workers, consumer poultry products and the environs of confined poultry operations. There are concerns that these resistant bacteria may be transferred to communities near these operations; however, environmental pathways of exposure are not well documented. We assessed the prevalence of antibiotic resistant enterococci and staphylococci in stored poultry litter and flies collected near broiler chicken houses. Drug resistant enterococci and staphylococci were isolated from flies caught near confined poultry feeding operations in the summer of 2006. Susceptibility testing was conducted on isolates using antibiotics selected on the basis of their importance to human medicine and use in poultry production. Resistant isolates were then screened for genetic determinants of antibiotic resistance. A total of 142 enterococcal isolates and 144 staphylococcal isolates from both fly and poultry litter samples were identified. Resistance genes erm(B), erm(A), msr(C), msr(A/B) and mobile genetic elements associated with the conjugative transposon Tn916, were found in isolates recovered from both poultry litter and flies. Erm(B) was the most common resistance gene in enterococci, while erm(A) was the most common in staphylococci. We report that flies collected near broiler poultry operations may be involved in the spread of drug resistant bacteria from these operations and may increase the potential for human exposure to drug resistant bacteria.
When I read studies like this it makes me wonder… what criteria they’re using to determine that humankind is the most intelligent species on earth!?
I mean just look at how ‘smart’ these bacteria actually are…
I can’t think of any other species on earth who would do, or even ‘want’ the capabilities that we have to produce some of the most appalling conditions, not only for the foods we eat but for ourselves.
It’s times like this that I am soooo glad that I’ve been a proponent for 30+ years of REAL organic crops that aren’t Genetically Modified (GM), REAL free-range animals out there eating grass and insects, and that I know how to use therapeutic grade essential oils.
True, on the superficial level, it may look like we’ve made huge advancements on feeding our species and in our health care… however, I have a suspicion that it’s going to come back to bite us in the ass with a vengeance.
Research conducted at Weber State University in cooperation with D. Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils, as well as other documented research, indicates that most viruses, fungi, and bacteria cannot live in the presence of many essential oils, especially those high in phenols, carcacrol, thymol, and terpenes. This, perhaps, offers a modern explanation why the Old Testament prophet Moses used aromatic substances to protect the isrealites from the plagues that decimated ancient Egypt. It may also help us understand why a notorious group of theives, reputed to be spice traders and perfumers, was protected from the Black Plague as they robbed the bodies of the dead during the 15th century. Essential Oils Desk Reference, 4th Edition, p6
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Packed with powerful, germ-killing essential oils, the Thieves line of products helps eliminate airborne bacteria and boost the immune system. Thieves offers protection during cold and flu season of winter months. But the products, based on the Thieves oil blend are best utiliized day-by-day, ( Thieves products booklet). They offer a safe but flexible and powerful multi-prong approach in the battle against germs—becateria, fungi, or viruses—all year long.
And, unlike anti-bacterial products on the market (derived from chemicals) the Thieves products will NOT contribute to creating super-germs which are resistant to antibiotics. Thus, the educated consumer turns to Thieves products, making this line of products the most popular and eoc-friendly way to combat bugs.
Bacteria Count (CFU) Starting at 0 to 4500
1. With the bacteria of M. Luteus it was around 4100 and after using Thieves the count dropped to around 700
2. With P. aeruginosa it was around 2000 and after using Thieves it dropped to 1
3. With S. aureus it was around 2300 and after using Thievers it dropped to 1000.
Properly distilled essential oils have been used throughout time, dating back to 4500 BC. From perfumes and aromatherapy to cooking and medicinal purposes, essential oils have been used in everyday life for centuries. In modern days, research shows that only the best essential oils, that are super high-quality such as Young Living Essential Oils can provide similar benefits to humans and animals.
Young Living Essential Oils
Many oils, touted as ‘pure’ essential oils, are adulterated with harsh chemicals, diluted with questionable extenders, or copied and produced synthetically in a lab (in which case they contain no essential oil whatsoever). Therefore, it is imperative to take great care in choosing the highest- quality essential oils. Never compromise the quality of your choice in selecting the best essential oils, the only essential oil I recommend as a distributor and 20 year user of essential oils, is Young Living, they are the best I’ve found in my 20 years of using essential oils.
The below list is not intended to diagnose, treat or prescribe. Take responsibility for yourself, get medical attention if needed, discover what is right for you, and learn how to use therapeutic grade essential oils properly.
Essential Oils from A to Z
Acne
Geranium, Vetiver, Lavender, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile, Rosewood, Cedarwood, Melrose, Gentle Baby, Purification, Juva Flex, Juva Cleanse
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