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Master Herbalist and homemaker, Shayla, has loved and studied alternative medicine for 20 years. She enjoys teaching those who come to her the benefits and importance of listening to their bodies, and taking responsibility of their health with alternative medicine and natural cleansing methods. Shayla lives in America’s heartland with her wonderful husband, children, and their big German Shepherd. Shayla is a Young Living Independent Distributor and would be happy to help you find answers to any questions you may have about Young Living or a more natural lifestyle so feel free to contact her!

Aromatherapy for Stage Fright

July 2, 2010 in Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Young Living Distributor, Young Living Essential Oils by Shayla | No comments

I will admit it, no matter how many times I go up to sing and play the piano in front of a new crowd I always get a little stage fright. It never fails!

I recently had the opportunity to lead songs for our church group, and when I felt the stage fright creeping up on me I remembered my emergency essential oil kit that I keep in my car at all times. Two of the oils in the kit are Valor, a blend to enhance feelings of courage and confidence, and Frankincense, the Biblical oil that is known to heighten spirituality.

I quietly hurried out to my car, and took a moment to apply the oils to my hands. As I cupped the oils to my nose and breathed in, I said a little prayer and I could feel the anxiety melting away.

Long story short, I have never played or sang so well! I did not have an ounce of stage fright and my hands never shook for the first few minutes on stage like they normally do. It was great, and I actually look forward to next time.

Since there are no labeling laws in the USA many companies say their oils are “100% pure) when they are not, and Frankincense is one of the oils commonly cut with other oils or solutions-even though it says “pure”. Dr. David Stewart says the following regarding Frankincense oil;

“… when you see a bottle of fluid labeled as “frankincense” for $10-$20 for a full ounce, you can be sure it has been diluted because you can’t gather the resins from the Arabian and Somalian deserts, transport them to France or England to be distilled, and then import them to North America (or any other country) for that  price and maintain quality and purity.”

So if you see a company selling it for less and calling it pure you may not want to trust that company! And if it is not a pure oil, you cannot expect it to work like one.

After much research, I came to trust Young Living, as they subject their oils to Europe’s tests and high standards when it comes to medicinal quality oils. The owner of the company, Gary Young, has been known to throw out whole batches of oils that did not meet the purity standards.

Note; if you are interested in purchasing Valor and Frankincense and using essential oils more regularly to enrich your life you may want to think about purchasing the Everyday Oils Enrollment kit by Young Living found HERE. It is a good buy, and it includes bottles of Valor, Frankincense, as well as several other oils. If you purchase this kit as well as enroll as a distributor (you are not pushed to sell the products ever) you will be able to purchase Young Livings unbeatable quality oils at 24% off the retail prices.

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Poison Ivy and Essential Oils

June 28, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Essential Oils, Lavender, Peppermint, Quality / Pure, Tea Tree / Melaleuca, Young Living Distributor, Young Living Essential Oils by Shayla | No comments

Peppermint and Lavender essential oilsRecently a family member got into some poison ivy. Whereas they were not severely allergic to it as some people are, the itch did make them pretty miserable! After trying some home remedies on the affected area’s and not seeing much help, we finally found a winning combination that dried the little blisters up and halted the spreading.

The combination was a blend using equal parts of the following therapeutic grade essential oils (we used them straight, but you could cut them with olive oil-this is especially recommended for children);

  • Melaleuca
  • Lavender (for it’s antihistamine properties, according to the Essential Oils Desk Reference)
  • Peppermint

We had tried lavender alone but the combination above is what seemed to make the biggest difference in the shortest amount of time, as it dried the outbreak up within a day and a half. On top of this, and I believe it was because of the peppermint, it seemed to ease the itching and burning and calm the skin. We also kept the poison ivy rash area clean. Recently I heard a banana peel will also get rid of poison ivy itch, however I seldom have a banana handy! I always have these oils on hand though, and their shelf life is indefinite as opposed to a banana!

I purchased my oils here, as after much research I found this is the only company I trust for truly pure, unadulterated essential oils. Since there are no labeling laws in the USA many companies say their oils are “100% pure) when they are not, and Young Living subjects their oils to Europe’s tests and high standards when it comes to medicinal quality oils, plus they only use land sustainable practices in their farming.

Note; if you sign up as a Young Living Distributor when you go to purchase these oils you receive a bottle of peppermint and one of lavender for FREE, plus you receive a 24% discount on all future purchases, and you are never pushed to sell Young Living’s products ever!

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8 Steps For Raising Healthy Children Naturally

June 4, 2010 in Allergies, Aromatherapy, Baby / Infant, Chemicals / Toxic, Essential Oils, Family Health, Kids, Natural, Natural Health, Young Living Distributor by Shayla | No comments

  1. Cook from scratch. The healthiest way to eat is food made from scratch. This way, YOU have control over what your family is eating. Here is an experiment for you to try. Before you throw away your Hamburger Helper, or other boxed or frozen meal, cut off the ingredients list. Next, go to your computer, and start your own little research project on some of the ingredients names that you don’t recognize that are used in the meal you are preparing. For example, type in “what are dangers of soy?” “What are dangers of Monosodium Glutimate” and “What are dangers of sodium nitrate” (all common ingredients in packaged meals). Prepare to be shocked over some of the things you and your family have been eating!
  2. Avoid Antibiotic overuse. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem among adults and children. This is dangerous in more ways then one. Read Antibiotics and Children and What to Do When Your Doctor Won’t Give You and Antibiotic to learn more.
  3. Don’t use chemical cleaners. I cannot say enough about how dangerous common household cleaning products are to you and especially your small, developing child’s health.  If your child suffers from allergies, you may be shocked to know some of the products you have been using could be contributing, possibly even causing them. The Environmental Working Group has done an excellent job providing information on how dangerous chemical cleaners are to people, especially babies and children. They are presently fighting to have the laws changed as far as what is considered “safe”, as so many products ingredients are not safe! There are many other natural cleaning choices available these days, and absolutely no need to subject your family to toxic chemicals! For more ideas on cleaning naturally, visit Essential Oils, Natural Flu Prevention, and Green Cleaning.
  4. Don’t use chemical bath and body products. Again, the Environmental Working Group has put forth much data on this subject. What you put on the body soaks into the body. If you would not put things like;

    “Propylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 61, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax, Stearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Red 33    ” Johnson and Johnson Baby Lotioninto your baby’s body, then don’t put it on them!!! For a very good list of children’s skin care products and how they rate as far as safe vs. toxicity levels visit this link, or just use Young Livings Kidscents products on your child! They are safe and all natural!
  5. Invest in a whole food vitamin for your child. Regular vitamins are usually unabsorbed into the body’s cells, and seldom do good. There is even debate as to if they are more toxic then helpful. Whole food vitamins are natural, and usable by the body, nourishing it on a cellular level. To learn more about whole food vitamins, click here.
  6. Opt for aromatherapy for ADD, ADHD, and Hyper children. Aromatherapy is such a wonderful alternative for these types of children! Lavender, and Young Living’s Peace and Calming blend are two great oils to start with. I can testify that Tranquil Roll-On by Young Living has transformed our shopping trips! Avoid MSG, and check for wheat intolerance, as these can be greatly contributing to problems such as ADD. MSN recently came out with information showing a link between ADD, ADHD and pesticides that are put on produce.  According to the article;

“Youngsters with high levels of pesticide residue in their urine, particularly from widely used types of insecticide such as malathion, were more likely to have ADHD, the behavior disorder that often disrupts school and social life, scientists in the United States and Canada found.

Kids with higher-than-average levels of one pesticide marker were nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD as children who showed no traces of the poison.” read full article here.

7. Vegetable and fruit juice instead of pop and Cool-Aid. Again, check the ingredients in the beverages you give your child! Seriously, they shouldn’t even be given to your dog! If you want a wonderfully nourishing drink for your child, check into Young Living’s NingXia Red in my article What are Antioxidants and How Do They Affect Health? Children love it this drink, and you cannot get much healthier then it! It can be diluted, and you can even make freezer pops with it.

8. Get rid of air fresheners and plug-ins. Again, if allergies are present, chemical air fresheners may be the culprit! There are even links between chemical air fresheners serious health problems such as brain tumors. Read Chemical Air Fresheners or Natural Thieves Disinfectant Spray? to learn more.

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What Are Antioxidants And How Do They Affect Health

March 25, 2010 in Anti-Aging, Antioxidant, Energy Drink, NingXia Red Juice, Professional Wellness Products, Wellness, Wolfberry / Goji Berry, Young Living Distributor by Shayla | No comments

Just say the word “antioxidant” and most people get a blank stare on their face. We know that we are told antioxidants are good for us, but what are they? Here is how I like to describe them in easy to understand terms. Simply put, you know how our bodies have cells? Well, certain conditions can damage our cells, in turn damaged cells can go around damaging other cells, which can lead to disease and aging. Antioxidants have been found to repair, and prevent this process.

According to Healthcastle.com;

“Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals (by-products) which can cause damage. Antioxidants act as “free radical scavengers” and hence prevent and repair damage done by these free radicals. Health problems such as heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes, cancer etc are all contributed by oxidative damage. Indeed, a recent study conducted by researchers from London found that 5 servings of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of stroke by 25 percent. Antioxidants may also enhance immune defense and therefore lower the risk of cancer and infection.”

One of the most powerful antioxidant food sources comes from the NingXia province in China. Because of the rich, nutrient dense soil in this province, NingXia Wolfberries have been found to posses greater nutrient density and antioxidant density then wolfberries (or gogi berries) from other areas of the world.

Currently, Young Living is the only source of these precious berries. Testing on NingXia Red® reports that the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is 1,500 per fluid ounce. As each bottle of NINGXIA RED® contains 34 ounces or 1 liter, this would give the full bottle an ORAC score of 51,000. Compare this with other “superfood” juice sources below.

Here is another chart by Brunswick Laboratories of Massachusetts, notice how NingXia Red compares  to Vibe, Himalyan Gogi, Tahitian Noni, Via Vienne, Xango, Sibu Balance Juice, Mona Vie, and FrequenSea;

Some sources you will read in researching antioxidants say that there is suspicion in clinical trials that antioxidants themselves can be overdone. One must realize, however, that getting nutrients from a food source is different then getting them from an isolated source where they have been separated, and removed from the point of their origin.

Dr. Christopher, founder of the School of Natural Healing, used to teach that it is always best to get our nutrients from a food source. By doing thus the nutrients are readily absorbent, and the best part is that if we “overdose” we won’t end up with poisoning (such as the case with synthetic iron) or throwing other delicate vitamin/mineral balances in our bodies off. If we get too much of a certain nutrient from a food source, he taught that our bodies would simply discard what it doesn’t need.

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Food Inc. The Movie, Where Is Our Food Coming From?

March 2, 2010 in Natural Health, News, Nutrition / Diet by Shayla | No comments

Over the weekend, we viewed a documentary that completely changed the way our family looks at our food; the movie is called Food Inc. After watching it we feel it is a movie every American needs to watch! We actually found ours at the local video store, but you can also purchase it online which is what we are going to do (info on where below).

A basic overview; this is a very well done documentary, following our food from the grocery stores back to the manufacturer (well, some manufacturer’s anyways, some of the manufacturer’s wouldn’t let the investigation team in to look around)! This documentary was eye opening for us, we learned many things (for one, we learned that farmers-like the local ones around us as well as consumers like you and me) are being abused by corporate food tycoons.

If you love your family and fellow American, and would like to see safer food (like less e-coli and other food poisoning problems) as well as more nutritious food in stores, schools, and America as a whole, you will want to watch this one!

I really hope you will get this one, and am confident you won’t be sorry you did! After watching it, you may want to purchase more copies to lend to your friends and family, and you may even want to write a letter to your editor to encourage others to view it!

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12 Diaper Bag Must Have’s

February 19, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Kids, Natural, Peppermint, Thieves, Young Living Distributor, Young Living Essential Oils by Shayla | No comments

More Tips from the Mommy Trenches!

  1. 2 Extra Changes of Clothes for baby-(this may be a given, but here’s one that is not…
  2. An extra change of clothes for you! That’s right! Throw-up, leaky diapers, spills, you name it-it can and will happen! After only two children, I can tell you there will be a point in time when you will be very, very glad you have an extra change of clothes for yourself with you.
  3. A diaper pad. These are a good idea since God knows what could be on public changing tables! And, they will especially come in handy for the many public places that for some strange reason do not have changing tables (you only notice this absurd fact after you become a parent)!
  4. Hand sanitizer. We have all heard how dangerous the regular kinds can be, and how they are especially poisonous for children who lick their fingers. Since babies have a tendency to “chew and suck” on mama’s fingers as well as their own, I don’t use the regular kinds. I like to use Thieves, all natural, non-toxic, chemical free hand sanitizer (available here). It is really nice having this safe alternative available, especially considering that most babies majority of time is spent on the floor (which is fine in my home but not so much so at someone else’s!
  5. Thieves Disinfectant Spray. All natural, non-toxic, and safe for you and baby (available here). Great to use in places like bathrooms, and in places the  wipes are hard to use. This is also great for deodorizing. (Read this article for reasons why you shouldn’t use regular disinfectant sprays around your children).
  6. Empty plastic bags. You will need these for icky diapers and clothes that are soiled from the icky diapers!
  7. Spit- up cloths. This way, you will maybe be able to limit how many times you will need that extra change of clothes for yourself!
  8. Extra pacifiers, teether’s and toys. I am positive babies like to deliberately drop their pacifiers and toys onto the floors just to see how many times us mom’s will pick them up! Germ infested, filthy public floors mean nothing to baby, but they will assure you won’t be giving the toy’s back to the wee one, so substitutes are important (you may want to look for those ring links while out and about too)!
  9. 2 Bibs. Whether you are eating out, or just fed your baby, having a bib on them will perhaps save you from having to change their clothes as many times as you otherwise would have.
  10. Teething tablets/gel. I cannot count the number of times my little ones were teething, and having these in the diaper bag saved the day! I refuse to use regular kinds with drugs in them because of the possible side effects (including death). I LOVE Boiron-Camilia Teething Drops though, they are homeopathic and really seem to work wonders! Hyland’s teething tablets and gel are also good.
  11. In addition to diaper wipes, cleaning wipes are a very smart must have. You can use them for wiping off toys your little one dropped onto the floor, and for shopping carts and restaurant high chairs. Did you know you can make your own wipes? Click here for directions on how and reasons why you should make your own!
  12. DI-Gize Essential Oil*. This could be your greatest investment for your little one’s comfort and your sanity-especially out in public should your little one come down with a screaming belly ache!  Since you don’t use much, one bottle get you through however many babies you plan to have and then some! Simply dilute one drop in a teaspoon of olive oil and rub it onto the baby’s tummy. (This tip comes from Gentle Babies: Essential Oils and Natural Remedies for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Infant Care’ by Debra Raybern, N.D., M.H., C.N.C, I.C.A.).

Purchase Thieves Hand Sanitizer, Spray, and Therapeutic Grade Di-GIZE Oil HERE.

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Antibiotics and Children

February 10, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Family Health, Immune System, Kids, Natural Health, Young Living Distributor by Shayla | No comments

The last medical professional I took my child to was a young mother, expecting her second child. “You have such an advantage over other mom’s” I said. “You probably don’t worry over every little thing with yours like the rest of us do.”

“Yes and no”, she answered.
“It is still worrisome. I know that antibiotics are not the cure all people think they are, and I don’t believe in getting my child an antibiotic for everything. So we end up taking care of most things at home, and there is still worry!”

Having researched the subject of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, her view on them didn’t surprise me. Antibiotic overuse is becoming a real problem and medical science is growing concerned because they are finding that bacterias are learning how to mutate to make themselves immune to antibiotic treatment (also known as antibiotic resistance). The following information comes from an article by the American College of Physicians.

“Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide public health problem that continues to grow. It occurs when strains of bacteria in the human body become resistant to antibiotics due to improper use and abuse of antibiotics.

Despite information like this, antibiotic overuse is still happening. Dr’s know antibiotics are not a cure all, and that misusing them can be dangerous, so why is it taking the average American so long to believe this?

I cannot count anymore the number of people I have heard make the comment that their doctor didn’t want to prescribe them (or their child) an antibiotic, but they told him “……………….” and so he caved.  The  above article by the American College of Physicians went on to say that more the 133 million courses of antibiotics are prescribed to non-hospitalized patients by doctors each year, and that an estimated 50 percent of them are unnecessary. The main reason they are prescribed unnecessarily  is because patients insist on them.

The following quote comes from the popular online pediatrician, Dr. Greene:

“Recognizing the urgent problem of antibiotic overuse, in 1998 the Centers for Disease Control and the Academy of Pediatrics have issued guidelines for when to use (and when not to use) antibiotics for the most common pediatric respiratory infections (Pediatrics 1998; 101:163–184). Ear infections, sinus infections, bronchitis, sore throats, and colds account for three fourths of all antibiotic prescriptions. These guidelines should not be rigidly adhered to for every child, but they do give a good general idea of when to avoid antibiotics.”

I believe a deeper, and emotional answer to why antibiotic overuse is still occurring lies here; People don’t like being sick and they don’t like riding a sickness out, they especially don’t like worrying over their sick children (all understandable, who does)?

In addition to this, people don’t truly know how to effectively nourish theirs or their children’s bodies back to health and lastly, they want good health right now, they don’t want to have to wait for it.

Facts of life,

  • People will get sick.
  • Children need to get sick.
  • If children are not allowed to get sick and fight sickness, their immune systems will not mature.
  • When dealing with sicknesses, hard work is involved in nourishing the body back to health-doing this effectively will mean time off work
  • The doctor is right when they tell you that hydration is a very important key.
  • A host of childhood hospitalizations are due to de-hydration.
  • There are other options to antibiotics
  • Antibiotics can do more harm then good (read the devastating affect of antibiotics on this young man’s life in Patient Heal Thyself by Jordan Rubin, and this startling article by Scientific American and this definition of Antibiotic Resistance on Wikipedia)
  • Medical science is becoming concerned that if antibiotic resistance continues to increase that eventually they won’t be able to keep up with the bacteria “super bugs”

In conclusion, parenthood is worrisome. An antibiotic is not going to make that go away, and you may be exposing your child to more risk by insisting your doctor prescribe them one. If you would like to know more about some simple steps you can take to help yourself and your family naturally, then

Click here to read my article What To Do When Your Doctor Won’t Prescribe An Antibiotic

References;

  1. http://www.drgreene.com/article/guidelines-antibiotic-use
  2. Remaining references contained in the article

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What To Do When Your Doctor Won’t Give You an Antibiotic

February 10, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Best Essential Oils, Cold / Flu, Congestion / Respiratory, Essential Oil Supplements, Essential Oils, Family Health, Kids, Natural, Professional Wellness Products, Young Living Distributor, Young Living Essential Oils by Shayla | No comments

Antibiotic overuse is becoming a real problem. If you have already read my article, Antibiotics and Children, then you know that Medical science is growing concerned because they are finding that bacterias are smart, and that they are learning how to mutate to make themselves immune to antibiotic treatment (also known as antibiotic resistance). The following information comes from an article by the American College of Physicians.

“Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide public health problem that continues to grow. It occurs when strains of bacteria in the human body become resistant to antibiotics due to improper use and abuse of antibiotics.

The article went on to say that more the 133 million courses of antibiotics are prescribed to non-hospitalized patients by doctors each year, and that an estimated 50 percent of them are unnecessary. The main reason they are prescribed unnecessarily is because patients insist on them. This is what I like to call, playing with fire. In other words, what will we do when the bad bugs become too smart for medical science?

So, what do you do when the doctor will not prescribe you an antibiotic? First of all, there are many things you can do to nourish your body as means of prevention before you even get sick. Should you get sick, having taken care of your body before hand means you are more likely to bounce back quicker. However, if you are already sick, the 5 tips below are not only some things you can do to nourish the body and immune system, but they can even be useful in reducing symptoms for some who are already sick.

  1. Take Probiotics. This is perhaps the single most important thing you can do, and it is especially important if you must take an antibiotic! Why? Have you ever noticed how many times people continue to catch bad bugs after their antibiotic treatments? This is because the antibiotic wipes out the natural, good bacteria that protects us from bad bacterias. Supplementing with heavy doses of probiotics after antibiotic treatments is beneficial in repopulating the digestive system with healthy bacteria. I was recently informed that some antibiotics are beginning to come with a type of probiotic for people to follow up with, however our family loves Young Livings Life 5 purchased here. According to the product fact sheet on Life 5 it provides “Improved immunity: Probiotics, especially the super strain (LA-14), have been shown to be a tremendous support to immune function.*” A good probiotic should have over 1 billion live cultures, otherwise you should look for a different one (good ones appear expensive at first glance, but they beat the alternative). Young Livings Life 5 has “8 billion active cultures and improves colonization up to 10 times.” Read more on Life 5 here.
  2. Vitamin D-3. No doubt, you have heard about Vitamin D-3 this year. Studies have been published even in local newspapers about how most people are deficient in it, and how dangerous this deficiency is, especially for children. According to Wikipedia, it is beneficial for many things, including modulating normal, immune system function.
  3. Thieves! Thieves is an invaluable Young Living blend of highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-infectious essential oils and has been clinically tested to kill airborne microorganisms. Further testing found that the longer Thieves was diffused into the air, the stronger it became, and although the bad bugs try to mutate it does them no good (1). Young Living provides a line of Thieves products (purchased here), including Inner Defense, Thieves lozenges, Household Cleaner and more. For children, Thieves Lozenges available from Young Living are phenomenal! They are chewable, and they are safe, but I will warn you, your children will want to eat them like candy so keep them up where they cannot get them! Products like Inner Defense (pills containing Thieves) are wonderful for supporting normal immune function, however the bottle says to seek a professional’s guidance on using this product on children (mine says it is okay for my children). I will say, the Thieves essential oil blend is one of the most used products in our home! More then once have sore throat symptoms disappeared after taking just one drop!
  4. Eat Healthy. The more you can cut sugar out of the diet during the sick seasons and replace it with healthy snacks like fruit, the better off you will be. Sugar has been proven to depress the immune system (2).
  5. Keep hydrated. It takes patience, and work, but even children can be taught to stay hydrated during a cold/flu.

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For more information regarding natural immune support, read my article entitled Natural Defense Plan Against Swine Flu, aka H1N1

References;
1. The Essential Oils Desk Reference, Thieves
2. http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/sugar.htm

recommend read; The Holistic Baby Guide

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