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A popular way to use therapeutic essential oils to stay well during plane and vacation travel is to apply a couple drops of Thieves essential oils to the soles of your feet before leaving home – and – put several drops of Thieves essential oil or the blend R.C. on a cotton ball, place the cotton ball in a small baggie and every hour open the baggie and take several deep inhalations. The benefits of this are likely to help you not catch a cold or virus while traveling.

For air sickness, many rub a drop of either Peppermint or Ginger behind their ears. You will want to use a little carrier oil with either o these essential oils as they may be slightly irritating to delicate skin.

Prevent Motion Sickness Recipe

  • 2 drops Peppermint
  • 2 drops Ginger
  • 5 drops V-6 Massage Oil (a carrier oil)

Rub 6-10 drops of the above mixture on chest and stomach 1 hour before traveling.

Stomach Upsets, Stomach Cramping, Dysentery

Nothing can ruin a vacation than having to be near a toilet all of the time. There are a few therapeutic essential oil choices for bad bugs in the tummy. The most important thing to start doing a couple of weeks or month before leaving home is to get plenty of good bacteria in your gut – Life 5 is an excellent probiotic, 1-2 capsules daily are usually enough to get you in good shape. Young Living’s Life 5 is superior to all other acidolphilis supplements I’ve seen – I highly recommend it. Please check with authorities before leaving on your trip and see how many capsules you are allowed to bring (a full bottle may not be allowed, check first).

Essential Oils Known for Helping Stomach Upsets

The antibacterial, antiparasitic and antifungal properies of therapeutic essential oils can bring tremendous relief quickly. Those which would be the best for a travel First Aid kit are:

  • Thieves and Peppermint essential oils for dysentery. Mix 5 drops each with a little olive oil in a “00″ capsule (do not make these ahead of time as they could leak and make a mess). Please do NOT take other brands of essential oils internally, they are not superior quality and are not for internal use.
  • Di-Gize is a good choice for nausea and your average upset stomach. This essential oil blend can be applied topically to the abdomen with a little V-6 Massage Oil.

Essential Oil Travel First Aid Kit

Because I use essential oils for absolutely everything I would certainly be packing a smaller essential oil First Aid kit. Here is a list of the essential oils and products I would want and what I would use each for:

  1. Thieves essential oil - cleansing wounds, preventing skin infections, insect stings, for inhaling (especially good when around people who are sick/coughing, sneezing)
  2. Peppermint essential oil - achy, sore muscles, and headache pain, a drop in a glass of water for flavoring and enhanced digestion, inhale for alertness and congestion, several drops applied to soles of the feet to reduce fever, freshening stinky indoor/hotel air
  3. Lavender essential oil – skin issues and irritations, burns, scrapes, bites, deodorant, calming, can’t sleep
  4. Di-Gize essential oil - stomach upsets and food poisoning
  5. Lemon, Mountain Savory, Oregano essential oils - I combine 4 drops of  each essential oil in a “00″ capsule and add a little olive oil or V-6 and take twice a day when I find myself in a position of being prescribed an antibiotic – this is what I use in place of antibiotics when necessary. This for me is a lifesaver since I cannot take antibiotic drugs. I would make sure to bring some empty “00″ capsules so I can make this blend if necessary. Do NOT use other brands of essential oils in this way, internally, as they are adulterated and not for internal use. Because these 3 essential oils are highly antibacterial and antiviral, I wouldn’t hesitate to take 2 capsules a day if I felt a cold or flu bug coming on!
  6. LavaDerm Cooling Mist Spray – skin irritations, sunburn, cuts, scrapes
  7. Thieves Ultra Toothpaste – this is the best toothpaste ever, and it’s edible! It can also be used as an underarm deodorant.
  8. Life 5 supplement - maintaining good stomach/gut bacteria, great if you’ve eatten bad food

All of the above are the absolute minimum I would want to have on hand when doing any kind of traveling, hiking or camping.

If I had the space and could take more, I would also include…

  • Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier - this is great for keeping cold and flu-free, no chemicals so it’s great for kids too! I would also use it as an antibacterial if I got a cut, scrape, mild skin infection.
  • Palo Santo essential oil – to repel insects, and topically for sore achy muscles
  • Melrose essential oil - topically for skin fungus, wound cleaning/healing
  • Stress Away essential oil Roll-On – alleviate stress, and as a perfume (scent is lovely)
  • R.C. essential oil - inhale or topically on chest for congestion/respiratory, terrific for MRSA infection situations

Each person and family are different, please see this list to get ideas of which essential oils and products would be right for you and your family when traveling.

And remember… place your order 1-2 weeks before you plan to go away!

FedEx Ground shipping, the least expensive, takes 5-7 business days to arrive.

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Taking Essential Oils on Air Planes

While most countries will allow you to bring essential oils with you into the country, there may be some countries that restrict or impose duties on items you bring into the country with you (especially if you plan on selling them). For tips and information for those in the U.S. on traveling to specific countries, visit the U.S. State Department Many other countries also have international travel information specific for their country posted on the internet. Please inquire about this before you leave so that you don’t risk having your essential oils taken away.

Enjoy your vacation!

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"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." ~ Dr. Seuss

Our horse had a huge abscess in his foot, which blew out a chunk of hoof; leaving a section missing, a huge crack, and deep infected internal pocket.  He was completely lame, unable to go clockwise at all in any gait. I treated this by first flushing it with peroxide and it literally smoked!  His ankle and hoof were hot to the touch and the ankle was swollen and hot.  

I went back the next day with my essential oils.  I scrubbed the frog with Thieves Hand Soap, rinsed, irrigated with peroxide which still smoked, then injected my Clove, Oregano and Thieves mixture into the crack then wrapped it with gauze to hold in any oil that leaked out.

When I went back the next day, the ankle was perfect; he was no longer favoring his injured foot. It was no longer hot, or even remotely warm.  Again I injected peroxide… no smoke.  I injected my essential oil combo and let it be. 

What an awesome, no antibiotic, fast, healthy, alternative treatment to an infection!  My lame horse of 36 hours previous was now cantering away, and happy to do it!

The farrier was out 3 days later… his frog was completely healed with no signs of any internal abscess, not foot tender at all.  The barn owner calls it “the voodoo that I do”!   

Our horse also had thrush on his hooves in the early spring, as I’m sure did most horses.  I scrubbed his feet one time with the Thieves foaming hand soap, the next day and ever since there has been no signs of Thrush. 

So far I’ve had unbelievable success treating and curing his two wounds. 

Finally, an alternative, chemical free way to treat him successfully using only Young Living Essential Oils.

I never expected these oils to work nearly as impressively as they did, and I myself am almost dumbfounded by their success.  I wanted to let you know about my personal and unbelievable success stories.  I am using many varieties of oils for many varieties of issues.  If you should ever come across someone who is looking for an organic, chemical free, antibiotic free  approach to treatment of an issue, especially an infection or wound of any type where you might be sitting on the fence as to whether or not it needs an antibiotic, please feel free to contact me or point them to my article.  I’m always looking for people to share my knowledge & personal success stories with.  So far I’ve had huge success with his 2 wounds. I’ve also used some calming oils on him when he was a little hot under the collar in the spring.  These products support healing & wellness more effectively than anything else I’ve ever used!”

Tammy Baile

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Treatment of a deep puncture wound with laceration and infection was not something I had experienced as yet with our horse, which he soon remedied.  Our horse injured himself with a deep puncture wound and laceration on a Sunday, most likely from a nail in his paddock fencing.  

When I talked to the barn owner on Monday, he told me it was deep enough that I should consider calling in a vet for an open debridement and stitches.  I went Tuesday morning. When I saw him, the swelling around the wound on his neck was slightly larger then the size of a tennis ball, deep, clearly sensitive to the touch, and it was clear he was unhappy at best.  I flushed the wound copiously with peroxide.  I’m a big believer in Essential Oils.  I made a blend of Thieves, Clove and Oregano oils, mixed them with 15 drops of water, and slowly irrigated them into the wound with a needle-less syringe, paying particular attention to the puncture “hole” in the wound.  The wound at that time was clearly infected. I could see pus deep within the wound.  I believed wholeheartedly that the Young Living Essential Oils would work, however, everyone was telling me he needed antibiotics and open debridement with stitches. 

I went and repeated this essential oil irrigation on Wednesday.  The wound was only slightly less swollen.  The horse was in pain.  I did call the vet, who came on Thursday. 

When I saw his wound on Thursday, I couldn’t believe my eyes!  It went from the size of a tennis ball to the size of half a golf ball overnight!  I should’ve known the oils would work as well as they always have in the past.  The vet did not put him on antibiotics, he felt there was absolutely no need.  He was wondering why I called him for an emergency visit, since the wound looked so good.  I explained how the wound looked Monday, with the barn owner there for verification.  I felt like a fool bringing the vet all the way out for nothing.  I should’ve known the “antibiotic blend” of essential oils I put together would work, but, to be perfectly honest, because the wound was in his neck and both so large and deep, I was concerned that the essential oils alone would be able to do the trick.  I should never have second guessed the magnificent power of these oils to work effectively, even on a wound of this magnitude.  They told me I saved roughly $1.500.00 dollars in vet and antibiotic bills!  The essential oil blend I figure cost me about $3.00 per application, and I applied it three times, so a total of $9.00 to treat my horse.  An unbelievable savings! 

These oils have yet to let me down.  They are powerful, unadulterated, pesticide and fertilizer free.  I firmly believe these therapeutic grade superior essential oils will soon change medicine as we know it, for both people and animals. 

I get tremendous satisfaction out of knowing that I successfully treated our horse by using a product that is so simple to use, has no toxic systemic side effects, works quickly, and has been around since the beginning of time. 

Additionally, just 10 days earlier, he had an abscess in his foot that blew out a chunk of hoof, leaving a section missing, a huge crack & infected internal pocket. It was so bad he was lame on that leg.   I effectively treated this with my no antibiotic essential oil blend, and within 48 hours our horse was good as new! 

I never expected these oils to work nearly as impressively as they did, and I myself am almost dumbfounded by their success.  I wanted to let you know about my personal and unbelievable success stories.  I am using many varieties of oils for many varieties of issues.  If you should ever come across someone who is looking for an organic antibiotic free  approach to treat and hopefully cure an issue, especially an infection or wound of any type where you might be sitting on the fence as to whether or not it needs an antibiotic, please feel free to contact me or point them to my article.  I’m always looking for people to share my knowledge & personal success stories with.  So far I’ve had huge success with his 2 wounds. I’ve also used some calming oils on him when he was a little hot under the collar in the spring.  These products support healing & wellness more effectively than anything else I’ve ever used!”

Tammy Baile

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Systemic Lupus, arthritis, fatigue, pain constant chronic have been a daily part of my life for the last 20 years. I have wonderful doctors who have managed my disease as well as everything that comes with it, I am so grateful that I am blessed to have these wonderful doctors treating me. The one thing that no one has successfully managed is my pain. Although I used pain patches with oral pain killers, sadly the most they ever did was “take the edge off”. I was introduced to Young Living Essential Oils, They have had a positive profound impact in my life. I rarely use pain patches at all, have gone from eight plus heavy painkillers a day to 1 or 2, some days none!

I use a blend of Young Living Essential Oil anti-inflammatory oils (clove, oregano, Nutmeg, lemon, rosemary, basil, chamomile, lavander, peppermint with a few others) on my affected muscles, joints as well as my spine. Typically within 3-5 minutes at most I start to feel relief, shortly there after I am pain free. In 60 days my Sedimentation Rate has dropped 30 points and I no longer take ANY oral anti-inflammatory medicine!

Additionally, I was previously on a chemotherapy drug called Methotrexate to manage my disease. I am now off of Methotrexate for the last 30 days, I do not plan on restarting it. And, let’s be honest, when you’re in pain, chronically, it affects your mood and appearance to others. I can honestly say I am now in a better, if not good, jovial, happy uplifted mood almost every day. It just feels amazingly wonderful to be pain free the majority of the time for the first time in 20 years.

Fibromyalgia, insomnia, migraines, hiatal hernia, hiccups and acid reflux are also a daily issue. I’ve had great success with my anti-inflammatory blend, combined with Pan Away, Valor, Stress Away, Release, Ortho Sport and RutaVaLa to manage these issues and sleep better, I use ginger for my hiatal hernia with acid reflux.

For the first time in years I awake refreshed and ready to start the day. I no longer awake feeling like I’ve already run the Boston Marathon and dreading getting out of bed, hobbling to the coffee pot. Make no mistake, I don’t run to the coffee pot, but now I can walk upright, without pain or with minimal managable pain, instead of walking hunched over holding onto the walls to get me there.

Yes, I still have “off” days, or bad days, but now I manage them by applying appropriate oils, laying down for 20 minutes to allow them to give me their full impact. Then I usually successfully finish what ever else I needed to do that day. No two people have the exact same disease in the exact same way. I can share with you my illnesses, which Young Living Oils have worked for me with amazing results. I can only hope you will get as much relief from them as I have.

The Thieves products have also been a godsend for me. I love using a “green” cleaner that actually works! We use the Thieves household cleaner for every cleaning job in our house now including mold, and the Thieves Waterless Hand Sanatizer is with me at all times. I have used the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap and Thieves Essential Oil to clean and subsequently heal severe cuts, lacerations and puncture wounds in our horse that everyone told me would require a vet visit, stitches and antibiotics. No stitches or antibiotics were needed for our horse. I’ve also successfully managed the horses hoof Thrush with Thieves foaming hand soap. The Thrush was completely gone after just one application. Jumping with Bocci

I have also successfully used the Thieves Spray topically to combat and win a battle of severe sore hocks with abscess wound necrosis in our disabled bunny rabbits (see my bunny tip here).

I also used a Young Living product called LavaDerm as a barrier layer topically applied to these wounds, which also has soothing, pain killing properties . These treatments were successful when Baytril and Metacam failed.

I began using essential oils 13 years ago. I became frustrated as well as very angry over both the failure of these pharmacy and health food store essential oils, as well as the high costs of store bought ‘all natural organic pure’ products and noticed after carefully reading the label that they were not nearly as all-natural as they claimed to be, going rancid in about 6 months.

I had given up, thinking essential oils were not ever going to work for me. When I was at my most despairing moment, crying from pain that was not relieved by any prescription, my best friend shipped me a batch of various Young Living Essential Oils. Based on my past experience I was skeptical, but the oils were here, so I gave it a shot.

I mixed up a blend, applied it, waited with the bottle of painkillers in my hand, prepared to pop a few in 20 minutes if my pain did not start to resolve. To my surprise, not only did these oils work, I found the therapeutic essential oils worked better than the prescriptions!!

It’s wonderful to finally find high quality organic holistic therapeutic grade essential oils, cleaning, wellness products to use on my family as well as pets that work amazingly well. I found they are at a very low cost compared to doctor, vet, and prescription costs. Check out how to save 24% by being a wholesale member, which I highly recommend! The “Start Living with Everyday Oils” or “Start Living with Thieves” kits are a terrific way to get started!

Best of all, there are no systemic toxic side effects to my body. I’m currently using the essential oils for prevention, maintenance and treatment of so many issues with great success. I now reach for the oils before I reach for anything else, including the Vicoden, or phone to call the doctor!

If you are interested or are ready to buy the best high quality therapeutic grade essential oils, or know someone who is, please share my webpage with them, or contact me, if you’re ready… Place an order Here.

Tammy Baile

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From May 1–31, 2010, when you place an order of 265 PV (about $265 wholesale, see why you would want to be a wholesale customer) you’ll receive a Raindrop Technique® collection absolutely free! The Raindrop Essential Oils collection is a retail value of $151.32!

Massage therapy has been shown to have a wide array of benefits, including anxiety reduction, pain relief, and improved circulation. In fact, the therapeutic effects of touch promote all aspects of wellness.

Young Living’s proprietary Raindrop Technique combines the traditional benefits of massage therapy with the art of aromatherapy and the techniques of Vita Flex—rolling and releasing motions that activate the reflex points. The pure therapeutic grade essential oils within the Raindrop Technique collection calm, energize, and soothe the mind and body. More on massage and therapeutic-grade essential oils.

NEW – includes an updated user’s manual fully explains the Raindrop Technique, the oils within the kit, and the massage strokes used.

Raindrop Technique Collection Contains: Seven Single Oils (5ml bottles): Thyme, Basil, Peppermint, Oregano, Wintergreen, Cypress and Marjoram. Two Oil Blends (5ml bottles): Valor® & Aroma Seiz™. Also contains one 8-oz. bottle of Ortho Ease® Aromatherapy Massage Oil and one 8-oz. V-6™ Massage Oil.

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"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." ~ Dr. Seuss

The Raindrop Technique, developed by Gary Young and a Lakota medicine man almost two decades ago, uses a sequence of nine highly immune enhancing essential oils. The essential oils are dropped like rain from a height of about 6 inches onto the spine and then lightly massaged in using various hand to body techniques. This stimulates energy impulses and disperses the oils along the nervous system throughout the entire body. Raindrop Technique Essential Oils collection.

We all carry immune system depleting viruses and bacteria. Essential oils applied to the spinal column are absorbed through the nerves that feed the entire body. Wonderfully soothing, nurturing and relaxing, the Raindrop Technique can work its benefits in the body for days, weeks or months. With essential oils applied via the Raindrop Technique, the body can be brought into balance and the energy centers can be cleared and re-aligned. The Raindrop Technique also helps reduce spinal inflammation, creates an inhospitable environment for the viruses that hibernate along the spinal column, and may help to straighten any spinal curvatures. Although a session lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, the oils will continue to work in the body for a minimum of a week following the treatment.

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Statistical Validation of Raindrop Technique by David Stewart , Ph.D., R.A.

Raindrop success story!!

“I must tell this story to you! Yesterday morning I was standing by my dishwasher, not even bending over, and suddenly felt an uncomfortable twinge in my very low back (not sciatic). I immediately went to put Peppermint and Cistus on with no relief, then Valor…still no relief. I used PanAway off and on 2-3 times during the rest of the day and was still feeling increased discomfort, especially with bending when I went to bed. During the night as I rolled over, the discomfort in my lower back awakened me. I got up and put Valor on and went back to bed. When I got up this morning, I did my usual stretching exercises, despite the pain (about a 5 on a scale of 1-10). Once out of bed, I felt a strong urge to Raindrop my feet, so that’s what I did, just using the usual Raindrop oils and good VitaFlex technique. I experienced almost IMMEDIATE relief and now, 8 hours later, I can say I have little or no pain with activity and bending. Thank God for these oils!!!!” ~ Elaine

Raindrop Technique just on the feet, It’s marvelous!!!

“You apply each of the oils in the Raindrop Kit, one after another, to the feet. If you know Vita Flex (a technique that we use to work oils into the body) use it [it's demonstrated on the video that comes with the kit], otherwise, just rub them on. I would use 3 – 4 drops of each oil on each foot, and use less (1 – 2 drops) of the oregano and thyme at first, because they can heat up on the skin. Also, I know of several people who just use peppermint • oil on their feet when they ache and love the results that they get. My own personal foot story: The day after I returned from Level II, I tripped over a computer cord and broke my big toe and cracked my foot, just below the other toes. I’ve consistently rubbed Regenelone cream and helichrysum on my foot, and occasionally cistus, and it’s healing very quickly. (I’ll do a Raindrop on it today, now that I’m remembering how wonderful it is). I’ve also taken Polyzyme (among lots of other YL supplements) which helps relieve inflammation in the body. Have a Joyful Day,” ~ Vicki

Raindrop and Lyme’s

“I’ve had a bunch of friends who I’ve helped recover from Lyme Disease using weekly Raindrop sessions and taking Inner Defense. They got a Raindrop once or twice a week and took 3 Inner Defense capsules a day. Within a month they got better completely. Nothing much scares us because we’ve got these great products!” ~ Toby S.

Seven Year Old with Scoliosis

Just a note on the progress of Erika, the young girl that you referred to me with scoliosis. Erika is currently a patient at Texas Children’s Hospital. It seems that the doctors wanted to break Erika’s spine and insert a rod to straighten her scoliosis. It DID LOOK BAD! The first appointment was on Dec. 15. I have seen her a total of 4 times and she looks so much better. Her parents have told me she is NOT GOING TO HAVE THE SURGERY. They have seen the wonderful progress with the essential oils. There is only ONE spot that is to the right, we straighten it out and it goes back, not to the same angle, but, not straight! She is no longer in pain at all!

I have suggested that her mom order the [Raindrop Technique] kit and do the RDT on her and come to me for professional treatment only. Her mom is ordering other oils and other items, I think next week. I am still going to see her on a weekly basis right now, according to her mom and dad. I thank you for your confidence in me as a therapist doing the RDT. I really appreciate all the clients that you send to me. Thanks again” ~ Margaret N.

Raindrop with Reiki Revitalizes

“I came to a point in my life where I felt immobilized. I wasn’t unhappy, I was just unmotivated and not living life to it’s full potential. After receiving a Raindrop Treatment I became revitalized mentally, physically, and spiritually. The essential oils and reiki unleashed an energy within my being I never knew existed.

Also I had not been able to get my weight down for over a month. After the raindrop I lost 5 pounds in the next week and have steadily lost weight since the raindrop. This treatment will awaken you to limitless possibilities. I will now be enjoying treatments on a regular basis to maintain a healthy lifestyle and spiritual well-being.” ~ Sarah W.

Raindrop and Back Pain

“For years as a result of a truck accident and lifting heavy objects at work, I suffered from severe back pain. I had much discomfort in the lower back and right hip area. I have visited many a chiropractor over the years seeking relief. After 2 Raindrop Technique sessions my lower back and right hip area realigned, my height increased by 1′ as measured at my annual physical and the pain in the lower back and right hip are pretty much nonexistent.

When I do begin to feel twinges or I know I have over extended my lifting capabilities, I reach for the Marjoram and Basil, or the Panaway and Orthosport. I have also put together my own blend of the Raindrop oils, using one drop of each oil in a base of v-6 massage oil. I will periodically apply this blend to my lower back area and shoulder area in addition to the previous oils mentioned. This was a tip from Dr. Essen and it works great. I love the aroma of the combination of the Raindrop Technique oils.” ~ Paula Q.

Raindrop Technique for Horses

Some of the benefits of Equine Raindrop Therapy according to Dr. Mack: strengthen the horse’s immune system, uplift the emotions, help realign the spine.

She also speaks about it being a preventive medicine as well as therapy. She explains that essential oils are antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, and emotionally uplifting, as well as soothing for sore muscles and useful for pulling toxins out of the system.

Performing a Raindrop leaves the horse with an aura that keeps him from getting sick. She has also discovered that Raindrop therapy is helpful before a chiropractic adjustment to relax muscles and realign the spine, and helpful afterward to maintain an adjustment. Equine Raindrop Technique (DVD)

“I knew Trigger probably had colic. When we were done Blaine and I caught him and we saw he really was looking sick. I listened to his stomach and there wasn’t hardly any sound at all. This told us that he had colic. I gave him 20 drops Di-Tone under the lip and 6 drops each of Peppermint and Di-Gize on the frog of the front feet. I gave him 6 drops of Di-Gize in a squirt of OrthoSport in the palm of my hand and I massaged from his flank down under his stomach to help relax the muscles.

In less then 3 minutes he had a bowel movement and there was an increase of sounds in his stomach. After an hour of walking him around he seemed better. Before we left I gave him 40 drops of Di-Gize inside his lip because the people we bought him from only de-wormed their horses once a year. So, we were concerned about the worms causing him to colic. I also noticed that he had a cough. We didn’t have all our oils with us so the next day when we came down to water and check on the horses, I brought the rest of my oils.

Trigger was better but still acted sick so we de-wormed him with 10 oz. of ParaFree. I also applied R.C. and Melaleuca ericifolia on his chest, Raven and Oregano on the frog of his front feet. I did the RainDrop Technique on his spine with Oregano and Thyme, plus he received Di-Gize again.

The next day you wouldn’t believe that he was the same horse! He had a sparkle in his eyes and his cough was gone. He came up to eat his grain and wouldn’t let another horse take his grain. Days before he wouldn’t eat and didn’t care if they took his grain. The essential oils came to the rescue again in saving the life of this horse!” ~ Nancy S.

Massage Practitioner Raindrop Testimonial

“I use Raindrop in my practice and teach classes in how to do it. It’s become the most-requested treatment I offer. People remark that severe pain & emotional balance come quickly from receiving a Raindrop session. It’s also very long-lasting in its effects for nerve issues, lower back pain, inflammation…almost anything.” – Joan A.

Beating the Flu

“It appears that I recently fought a persistent virus. The testimony is exactly the same, ten days of frustration. I had been using the oils and couldn’t seem to break the virus. What was wrong? It was bad. Finally, my lighting fast thinking said, ‘have your husband give you a raindrop.’ That was last night, and I slept the first time in nights without that cough. Also, I used the Thieves Antiseptic spray. Open wide. It seemed to hit the virus right on the head. My lungs opened and I could breathe deeply without a cough. I guess for me it was just finding the right combination of the raindrop and the spray. Today I feel like a million dollars compared to what I have felt the last week and a half.  After struggling for a while with ill health one can really appreciate the oils. Be blessed,” ~ Leota K.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products and techniques mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease – they are for educational purposes. Please seek professional assistance when necessary and always use common sense.

Evelyn Vincent

Evelyn Vincent

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"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." ~ Dr. Seuss

Therapeutic Oregano essential oil is quite well known for its beneficial properties that many have heard about before. You may even have used this wonderful essential oil or heard friends speak about using it. Quite often essential oil users turn to Oregano oil during the fall and winter months for its cold and flu fighting benefits. There are over dozens of studies at PubMed on the value of this highly beneficial oil. To ensure that you’re getting what you pay for it’s imperative to buy superior quality, therapeutic grade, such as Young Living.

The versatility of oregano oil is perhaps one of the reasons it is a favorite among essential oil users. For instance, I can use my YL oregano oil in cooking to flavor my food and also it can help kill bacteria in the food that may make me ill, such as E. coli. Salmonealla and Listeria monocytogenes (as is seen in this study). Do keep in mind though that these essential oils are extremely potent and in most dishes in cooking one or possibly two drops of oregano oil are quite sufficient (tips on how to use essential oils in cooking).

Oregano oil is rich in carvacrol. Carvacrol is responsible for the biological activities of oregano. Many diverse activities of carvacrol such as antimicrobial, antitumor, antimutagenic, antigenotoxic, analgesic, antispasmodic, antiinflammatory, angiogenic, antiparasitic, to name just a few; have shown activities and uses such as feed additive, in honeybee breeding and in gastrointestinal ailments (study).

While the food, personal care product, and pharmaceutical industries will use the ‘isolated’ carvacrol found in oregano oil it is advantageous to know that in nature each plant contains many natural compounds that work synergistically and as such many people, myself included, far prefer the benefits of keeping herbal remedies in tact. For instance, an isolated ingredient can have very negative effects on the body. But when it is left whole with all of the other compounds naturally occurring in a plant it can oftentimes be perfectly safe and beneficial.

Oregano Oil Key Constituents

Carvacrol (60-75%)
Gamma-Terpinene (3.5-8.5%)
Para-Cymene (5.5-9%)
Beta Caryophyllene (2-5%)
Myrcene (1-3%)
Thymol (0-5%)
Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. wrote in his book, Advanced Aromatherapy, that oregano scored 92% against stapholococcus, 83% against streptococcus, 96% against pneumococcus, 78% against candida. Clearly, a pure therapeutic-grade essential oil of oregano is an incredible substance for keeping those pesky microbes at bay.
Using Oregano Oil Safely

As with any pure high quality essential oil it is imperative that you use great care for best results. With oregano oil; it is not for use with children or pregnant women without a doctors consent.

When applying oregano oil topically it is advised that it too be used mindfully as it is considered a ‘hot’ essential oil. Which means that it is spicy and the heat can irritate skin of an adult. So always use a carrier oil, such as V-6, when applied topically. The dilution ratio would be 2 drops oregano oil to 1-2 teaspoons of carrier oil.

High in phenols, oregano may irritate the nasal membranes or skin if inhaled directly from diffuser or bottle, and not applied neat (without a carrier oil).

Oregano Oil is Found in These Products:

  • ImmuPower (essential oil blend)
  • Inner Defense Softgels (supplement)
  • Ortho Sport Massage Oil
  • Regenolone Cream (muscle aches, joint stiffness, inflammation)

Selected Research:

  • Friedman M, Henika PR, Mandrell RE. Bactericidal activities of plant essential oils and some of their isolated constituents against Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella enterica. J Food Prot. 2002 Oct;65(10): 1545-60.
  • Papageorgiou G, et al., Effect of dietary oregano oil and alpha-tocopheryl acetate supplementation on iron-induced lipid oxidation of turkey breast, thigh, liver and heart tissues. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl). 2003 Oct;87(9-10):324-35.
  • Elgayyar M, et al., Antimicrobial activity of essential oils from plants against selected pathogenic and saprophytic microorganisms. J Food Prot. 2001 Jul;64(7):1019-24.
  • Tantaoui-Elaraki A, Beraoud L. Inhibition of growth and aflatoxin production in Aspergillus parasiticus by essential oils of selected plant materials. J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol. 1994;13(1):67-72.
  • Dorman HJ, Deans SG. Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils. J Appl Microbiol. 2000 Feb; 88(2):308-16.
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"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." ~ Dr. Seuss

holiday-seasonalOn the 9th day of Christmas Young Living scent to me, 9 ImmuPower, 8 Sacred Mountain, 7 Christmas Spirit, 6 Myrrh and Myrtle,  5 Balsam Fir, 4 Frankincense, 3 Wise Men, 2 NingXia Reds and a bottle of Lavender oil.

Most people are aware of the importance of keeping their immune system as strong as possible and to protect themselves as much as possible from germs and viruses.  If our immune systems are weakened, we are more susceptible to colds and flu and other illness.  Immune System Tips

An alternative way that may help strengthen your immune system is with Young Livings therapeutic grade essential oil blend of ImmuPower. ImmuPower may help to strengthen immunity and DNA repair in the cells.  It is strongly antiseptic and anti-infectious.*

ImmuPower is a powerful blend of therapeutic-grade essential oils that create a fragrant and protective haven and may increase positive energy.

How to use: Apply 2-3 drops of ImmuPower to the soles of the feet, base of the neck and along the spine, with a little V-6 Massage Oil, in the morning and at bedtime.  After applying, cup hands over the nose (without touching skin and yes) and inhale deeply 2-3 times.

diffuser-cold-air_nebulizerDiffuse daily to protect your home environment. Put 20-30 drops of ImmuPower in your Young Living diffuser. Diffuse for 30-60 minutes twice a day (morning and evening.  The following day, add 20-30 drops of Thieves to your diffuser, and run for 30-60 minutes morning and evening.

Ingredients:*

  • Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is a biblical oil that was also sacred to ancient Greeks, has a fresh, woody scent that is slightly sweet. Hyssop is noted for its purifying properties and is strong antiviral.*
  • Mountain savory (Satureja montana) has been used historically as a general tonic for the body and is antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, an excellent immune system builder.*
  • Cistus (Cistus ladanifer) essential oil comes from a rose that has a soft, honey-like scent. It is believed to be the biblical rose of Sharon. Calming and uplifting, it is helpful for meditating and counseling. Traditionally, cistus has been used for respiratory support.*
  • Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) has a spicy, camphorous, warm scent, similar to eucalyptus but softer. The people of Madagascar hold it in high regard. Powerful against all forms of infection, sinus, flu, respiratory, and is helpful for proper adrenal gland function.*
  • Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating to the mind. Useful for visualizing, improving one’s spiritual connection, and centering, it has comforting properties that help focus the mind and overcome stress and despair.* Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years . (read more)
  • Oregano (Origanum compactum) is one of the most powerful and versatile essential oils. It contains strong immune-enhancing and antioxidant properties and supports the respiratory system and is known to have above a 99% kill rate against many bacteria & viruses. *
  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) has a sweet, spicy fragrance that is stimulating and revitalizing. An important ingredient in our Thieves blend due to its wonderful immune-enhancing properties, its principal constituent is eugenol, which is used in the dental industry to numb the gums. Clove is the highest-scoring ingredient Young Living has ever tested for its antioxidant capacity on the ORAC scale.
  • Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) helps balance digestive & immune function.
  • Idaho tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) has a pungent aroma that stimulates a positive attitude and a general feeling of well being. Listed in E. Joseph Montagna’s The Herbal Desk Reference on herbal formulas, tansy is soothing to the skin.

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Be sure to keep your immune system strong so that you stay well through the Christmas season and throughout the year. If you have any questions please contact me.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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