For thousands of years, one of the many uses for lavender has been for purification. In fact, the word lavender literally means “to be washed” or “to wash”. During World War I lavender was widely used as an antiseptic. It was also used to treat wounds and burns. Like with many plants, there are many different species of [...]
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Stress Away
The ROLL-ON for MANAGING STRESS, NATURALLY
For the first time ever, Young Living has combined the soothing scents of lime and vanilla absolute in a handy roll-on. This wonderful blend of essential oils brings a sense of calm in the midst of a hectic day.
Stress Away is also the first Young Living blend to feature ocotea – the newest [...]
How Do Essential Oils Work?
by D. Gary Young
Aromatherapy is a phrase coined by Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, Ph.D., in 1920, who was a French cosmetic chemist. While working in his laboratory, he had an accident that resulted in a third degree thermal burn of his hand and forearm. He plunged his arm into a vat of lavender oil, thinking that it [...]
Introducing Ocotea essential oil!
At the Young Living Convention last week, we had the privilege of experiencing Young Living’s newest essential oil single, Ocotea. This oil has an aroma and taste similar to cinnamon and is distilled from the stems and leaves of the Ocotea tree in Ecuador.
Gary Young has been studying this amazing oil for around 3 years. It [...]
Reclaiming our Inner Child
Have you ever looked back at your life and wondered “What happened? Where’s the joy and spontaniousness that I used to have?”
I think alot of us feel that way. We have to grow up and survive. In the process, our “inner child”, who we really are, often gets shoved aside or buried with the trash that [...]
A Recap from the Copaiba Conference Call
Thank you, Debra, for sharing your notes from this very informative conference call! ~ Melissa
July 7, 2009 with Marc Schreuder, Director of Product Formulation for Young Living Essential Oils
Last night’s conference call from Young Living about the newest essential oil Copaiba was very informative. I hope more you will set aside time to be on [...]
Natural Bug Repellents
Summertime is here! What does that mean to you? For me, it means spending more time outdoors, walking in the woods that surround my house, and working in the garden. Unfortunately, along with outdoor activities come BUGS! To me, getting chomped on by a deer fly can ruin an otherwise enjoyable evening in the garden or hike through [...]
Great Summertime Uses for Lavender and Peppermint Essential Oils:
Lavender is renowned for its ability to soothe sun-stressed skin. Here are some of the many ways to use this versatile oil:
When relaxing on a cool summer evening, diffuse lavender essential oil to help deepen relaxation of the body and mind.
Rub a few drops of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply, which may [...]
A Healthy Immune System: The “Anti-Virus”
With the stressors in our environment, germs, and poor dietary choices, our immune systems can easily become weakened. Then we catch whatever bug comes along. We are more likely to catch colds and other viruses when our immunity is down.
In addition to being highly contagious, one of the problems with viruses is they mutate so [...]
Young Living Therapeutic Grade
Young Living’s goal has always been to share the health benefits of true essential oils with the world. This goal involves knowing which essential oils are truly therapeutic-grade and which are inferior. In fact, when Young Living inspects potential oils from partner distilleries, more than 70 percent fail to meet our stringent standard for potency. [...]
