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Deep Relief for Tension Headache and Stress Away for Stressed Emotions

March 17, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Perfume, Back Pain, Best Essential Oils, Blends, Buy / Purchase, First Aid tips, How do I use, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural, Ocotea, Pain, Palo Santo, Peppermint, Promotion / Free / Special, Relaxation, Stress, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Wellness by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Deep Relief Roll-On was formulated to relieve muscle soreness and tension. Deep Relief contains the therapeutic essential oils of Peppermint, Wintergreen, Copaiba, and Palo Santo as well as others to play an integral part of healing in this blend. Deep Relief is portable and easy to use for convenience.

“I love this new blend for my stuff, tense neck and shoulders – my headache prevention. If I didn’t have a home office and had to battle rush hour traffic everyday – you bet this would be one of the staples in my car! Instead, mine sits on my nightstand, I keep it handy if I have some tension in my back or shoulders prior to falling asleep. Like last night when I started to get a muscle cramp on the side of my neck – 5 minutes later, I was as good as new! This one Young Living essential oil blend I certainly want in my Emergency Preparedness / First Aid Kit!” ~ Evelyn Vincent

Tension headaches, tight muscles, and overall soreness are commonalities of most adults. Deep Relief Essential Oil Roll-On offers a convenient, natural remedy to these indications. What makes Deep Relief a great, natural solution for muscle soreness and tension relief ? Several essential oils highly regarded for anti-inflammatory properties are found in this blend. Peppermint, wintergreen, and Copaiba are just three of the key ingredients that contribute to efficacy of Deep Relief.

Primary Benefits of Deep Relief Roll-On

  • Peppermint and wintergreen essential oils soothe sore joints and ligaments
  • Deep Relief Essential Oil Roll-On helps counter stressed nerves
  • Copaiba essential oil reduces inflammation and muscle spasms
  • Deep Relief Essential Oil Roll-On eases tight, sore muscles
  • The essential oil roll-on offers portability convenience in a no-mess application

Key Essential Oils in the Deep Relief Essential Oil Blend

  • Peppermint essential oil (Menthe piperita) is one of the most highly regarded herbs for soothing stomach discomfort. It has also been found to relieve tension and discomfort of the neck and head.
  • Copaiba essential oil (Copaifera L. genus) is commonly used in anti-inflammatory recipes prescribed by Amazonian traditional medical practitioners. Featured in European and North American pharmacopeias, copaiba is recognized for reducing inflammation and muscle spasms.
  • Helichrysum essential oil (Helichrysum italicum) has been studied by European researchers for regenerating tissue and improving circulation. In short supply, helichrysum is one of Young Living’s most prized oils. Helichrysum can be used for aromatherapy or diffused to aid in tension relief.
  • Palo Santo essential oil (Bursera graveolens) is known as a spiritual oil. Palo Santo, harvested at Gary Young’s Ecuador farm, has traditionally been used to purify and cleanse the spirit from negative energies. Palo Santo adds purity to Deep Relief Essential Oil Roll-On.

How To Use Deep Relief

Apply generously on location every fifteen minutes for up to four applications. For head tension, apply over temples and on forehead (avoiding eye area).

Stress Away Essential Oil Roll-On

Stress Away Roll-On is a unique blend of vanilla, lime, and other essential oils makes relieving daily stress convenient and easy. This blend smells so wonderful I wear it as a perfume!

Stress Away also includes copaiba and lavender to reduce mental rigidity and restore equilibrium. It also features powerful plant constituents, such as the cedrol found in cedarwood and the eugenol that occurs naturally in vanilla. Cedrol can help induce relaxation, while eugenol works to reduce nervous tension. All of these ingredients are expertly blended with the exotic scent of ocotea, Young Living’s exclusive Ecuador single.

Adding to the uplifting aroma of Stress Away is a subtle hint of lime, from Young Living’s unique coumarin-free lime essential oil. Regular lime, like most citrus essential oils, contains coumarins that are potentially photo-sensitizing and damaging to the skin. Young Living Therapeutic-grade lime essential oil minimizes any skin sensitivity, particularly when used while in the sun.

Stress Away Benefits

  • Reduce stress any time, anywhere with the convenience and portability of an essential oil roll-on.
  • Use Stress Away in anticipation of events or situations that may cause mental tension.
  • Lessening normal everyday stress can lead to improved sleep and elevated state of mind.

Key Therapeutic-grade Essential Oils in Stress Away

  • Vanilla – the warm, sweet aroma of vanilla calms and reduces tension.
  • Lime – the delicious scent of lime is robust and refreshing.
  • Ocotea – ocotea is an exotic scent somewhat similar to cinnamon.
  • Cedarwood - one of the highest known levels of sesquiterpenes, cedarwood works with the brain to improve relaxation.
  • Copaiba – supports the Stress Away blend with the powerful constituent beta caryophyllene.
  • Lavender – a floral scent that helps calms any tense mood.

How To Use Stress Away Roll-On

Shake well and apply generously to wrists, neck, arms, or anywhere you love experiencing essential oils.

Notable Facts About the essential Oils in Stress Away

  • Ocotea essential oil is derived from the tall ocotea tree and has a long history of traditional usage in the Amazon.
  • Copaiba is the only essential oil extracted through tapping, similar to how maple and rubber are gathered.
  • The vanilla in Stress Away does not contain water, unlike most vanilla oil sold on the market today.

Worth Noting

During the month of March 2010, receive a FREE Stress Away Roll-On and a 15ml bottle of the blend Joy – learn more about our Monthly Specials.

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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.).

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Valentines Day for Singles

February 6, 2010 in Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Perfume, Diffusing, Lavender, Massage Oils, Peppermint, Quality / Pure, Relaxation, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Young Living Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

Valentines Day for lovers only? Do you feel left out because you are single and don’t have a partner? Are you lonely and yearn for the touch from a loving and caring person or kind thoughtful words to set your heart racing? If you are experiencing any of these emotions and feeling the picture is not going to change, at least perhaps not before Valentines Day, are you going to feel bad because of being without that someone special, or do you want to feel emotionally better and feel your ’self-love’, ’self-worth’, ’self-care’?

There are numerous reasons why many people are alone. From loss due to a death, divorce, or just not having ever met that Miss or Mister Right. It can be a very lonely feeling when one is in that space and especially at times like Valentines Day or other monumental times in our lives. You can complain about the unfairness of it all, remain bitter and unforgiving and not able to let go, that is a choice. Or you can change and overcome and transform those unhappy, unhealthy feelings for better ones. Forgiving someone does not condone what someone else did; it simply releases us from the pain of their actions. It all is a choice and a choice only you can make.

I was married, am now divorced and have been single for many years.  It was difficult a lot of the time, but there were several things that helped me to turn around and to feel better, and that helped to pull me up off the ground out of my darkest hours. I call them my five fixes.

My Five Fixes

  1. My Blessings: One way for me to feel better was to count my many blessings. This in itself got me back on track to feeling better, as I am blessed, and I know that many people are less fortunate.  One can always find good in a circumstance. Sometimes it may be hard to see it, but if you try hard, you can see that your life is better in some way, than someone elses.
  2. Gratitude: Gratitude in itself can improve your life. By simply focusing on what it is we are grateful for we can improve our lives in a big way. I have been starting and ending my day for many years, saying to myself and God, what I am grateful for. I truly believe I am even more blessed because of this.
  3. Make the call:  Call someone. For me this was a tough one, the first time being the toughest. When you are able to talk with someone, it makes  your loneliness more tolerable and you feel the caring from your friend or family member you spoke with.
  4. Journal: Daily writing my thoughts, my blessings, what I am grateful for, who I talked with, or how beautiful a day it was. It is very therapeutic to write. It does not have to be long, it could be just a few words, or you can write a chapter. Just be sure to write.
  5. Essential oils: This is by far a very amazing, rewarding and healing part of my continual life’s journey. I tend to start my day by applying and massaging Young Living essential oil blend of Joy onto the bottoms of my feet.  This keeps my mood uplifted throughout the day.

Alright then, soon it will be Valentines Day and many of us are single, so we need to focus on what will boost our spirits, make us happy, relaxed and loved.  Sometimes it may be hard to think of what will make us happy, so I’ve put together a few suggestions of what I would do.

  • Start my day by applying Rose oil to my pulse points and under my nose, so that I can smell the beautiful scent throughout the day.
  • Get a massage and take your favorite essential oil of choice. (Mine would be Peace and Calming, unless I had aching muscles, then it would be Balsam Fir or PanAway)
  • Go get a pedicure or manicure and once again take your favorite essential oil of choice to soak your feet and hands in. (Mine would be peppermint and lavender)
  • Go out to dinner with a friend or friends and then rent some movies or go to the movies.
  • Diffuse essential oil blend of Harmony to help me to feel emotionally balanced, calm and open to new possibilities and an overall feeling of well-being.

For some this may be too boring, but I am a simple gal leading a pretty calm, simplistic life, so it works for me.  My main focus and passion that keeps my life upbeat and healthy is the fact that Young Living essential oils have been in my life since 1996 and I know that my Valentines Day will be brighter, happier and filled with loving feelings because I surround my self with our quality oils. If you would like to learn more about Young Living essential oils, I would enjoy hearing from you, please contact me so that I can help you to get started with the right choice of essential oils to help you too to have a more fulfilled Valentines Day.

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12 Quick Tips for Using Peppermint Essential Oil Daily

February 4, 2010 in Air Freshener, Application, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, First Aid tips, How do I use, Mental Clarity / Studying, Muscle Tension / Fatigue, Peppermint, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Therapeutic-grade peppermint essential oil is an amazing oil to have on hand, it’s one of my favorites for daily use and for my natural First Aid kit. Young Living’s peppermint essential oil is powerful; just ‘one’ single drop is said to be equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea! So, use it sparingly, there are about 250 drops per 15 ml bottle; you’re going to get lots of use from this one small bottle. If you’re interested in saving 24% on all of your Young Living purchases learn how to buy at wholesale. Note: peppermint is not for use on open wounds.

  1. Add 1 drop of peppermint essential oil to herbal tea to help aid normal digestion.
  2. Massage 2-4 drops of peppermint essential oil on the abdomen, place a drop on wrists, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel. Note: use a carrier oil such as V-6 when applied topically.
  3. Rub 1 drop of peppermint essential oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure.
  4. Apply 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up. Note: use a carrier oil such as V-6 when applied topically.
  5. Inhale peppermint essential oil directly from the bottle, apply a drop topically to your temples or neck, or put a drop in your tea or glass of water to jump-start your morning routine.
  6. Diffuse or inhale peppermint essential oil mid-morning to curb the desire to snack.
  7. Inhale peppermint essential oil or rub a drop on to your abdomen to soothe minor stomach discomfort.
  8. Rub  2-4 drops to soothe sore achy muscles with a little V-6 carrier oil.
  9. Add one drop of peppermint to an 8 oz. glass of chocolate milk for a refreshing treat.
  10. Add 1 drop peppermint to a 8 oz. glass of water as an afternoon pick-me-up, or for alertness when driving.
  11. Put 3-5 drops on a cotton ball and place cotton ball in vacuum for a super fresh, clean and deodorizing scent.
  12. Add 2-3 drops to 1/2 cup Epsom Salts for a foot bath to soothe tired achy feet.

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What is and How do you do Vita Flex Technique

January 30, 2010 in Application, Education, Essential Oils, Foot, Health, Mind / Body / Soul, PanAway, Peppermint, R.C., Using Essential Oils, Valor, Vita Flex Technique by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Vita Flex Technique means “vitality through the reflexes.” It is a specialized form of hand and foot massage that is exceptionally effective in delivering the benefits of essential oils throughout the body. It 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. Essential oils are applied to contact points, and energy is released through electrical impulses created by contact between the fingertips and reflex points. This electrical charge follows the nerve pathways to a break or clog in the electrical circuit usually caused by toxins, damaged tissues, or loss of oxygen. As with acupressure there are hundreds of Vita Flex reflex 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 that involves placing fingers flat on the skin, rolling onto the fingertips, and continuing over onto the fingernail using medium pressure. Then moving forward about half the width of the finger, this rolling and releasing technique is continually repeated until the Vita Flex point, or area, is covered. This movement is repeated over the area three times.

When you performing the Vita Flex technique you affect everything in the zone (every point around it) because the energy travels along the meridians. Meridian lines travel vertically in the body. In Vibrational Medicine by Richard Gerber, MD (pages 121-126) Studies have proven that the meridian systems have their own ducts independent of the vascular and lymphatic systems.

10 Steps: to Perform the Vita Flex Technique

  1. While Vita Flex rolls the finger from the pad to the tip, Reflexology combines this with a glide. It’s called finger walking. You can practice this movement on your arm or your own foot. You will be rolling your fingers from the pad, to the tips, to the first set of knuckles in a nice evenly pressured rolling manner.
  2. Select the Young Living essential oil you wish to use and have it handy, with cap off (see suggestions below)
  3. Stand at the feet of the recipient, who is lying comfortably, and place the palms of your hands on the soles of their feet (with your arms crossed one over the other), lightly but firmly make contact with the soles of their feet, breathe in a relaxed and deep manner until you feel the connection with the recipient (this is usually a few minutes)
  4. When you feel the connection, slowly remove your hands, put 2-3 drops of the chosen Young Living essential oil in the palm of your non-dominant hand, then dip the fingertips of your dominant hand into the essential oil
  5. With your non-dominant hand cradle the heal of the recipient in your palm
  6. Place the pads of fingertips (that were just dipped into the essential oil) on the skin surface of the foot (applying firm but gentle pressure)
  7. Slowly and evenly go up onto your fingertips
  8. Using the same pressure and fluid motion, go from your fingertips down onto your fingernails
  9. From your fingernails, continue the motion until you come down onto the skin surface with your fingers until your first set of knuckles touch the skin surface, that has completed one motion
  10. Lift your hand slightly upward and reposition your finger pads about 1/2 inch from the point where they just were and start with step 1 again, perform this movement until the entire foot, or hand of the recipient has been completed (do not drag your fingers or pull the skin)

Tip 1: Vita Flex is best done with very short fingernails just like any form of massage or bodywork.

Tip 2: Practice the above steps on your own arm, hand or foot, so you get the idea of what it is suppose to feel like and so that you can obtain that nice fluid movement.

Vita Flex on the hands or feet is typically done in conjunction with and prior to giving a Raindrop Technique. However, Vita Flex technique is wonderful on it’s own.

Which Essential Oils to Choose

The Young Living essential oils that you would choose would be oils that correspond to the system of the body you wish to support. Rapid and extra ordinary results are experienced when combining essential oils with Vita Flex as it increases the effect of both.

Popular Young Living Essential Oils for Vita Flex Technique

Any of the essential oils on this list can be used alone or in combination. When used in combination, use one oil at a time. Choose the oil that best suits the needs of the recipient.

  • Clarity
  • Brain Power
  • EndoFlex
  • R.C.
  • Oregano
  • Di-Gize
  • PanAway
  • Peppermint
  • Relieve It
  • M-Grain
  • Aroma Life
  • ImmuPower
  • Valor

Additional Tips:

  • The skin on the tops of the feet is fairly delicate, if you are applying essential oils to the tops you will want to use a little carrier oil to dilute the essential oil(s).
  • Quite often we like to finish bodywork with peppermint as this can enhance the overall beneficial effects of the other oils and the Vita Flex Technique session.
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Make Your Own Aromatherapy Massage Bars for Valentine’s Day

January 20, 2010 in Aromatherapy, Beauty, Gift, Home Spa, Lavender, Make My Own, Massage Oils, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural, Peace and Calming, Peppermint, Recipes, Relaxation, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Valentine's Day, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Cocoa butter has a delicious chocolate scent and depending upon the Young Living essential oils you choose can add another layer of scent to you massage bar. In this recipe you can substitute shea butter or mango butter for the cocoa butter. These massage bars also make a lovely gift, perfect for Valentine’s Day – put massage bars into a pretty little basket of decorative box and label which essential oil(s) are in the bars. valentines-holiday-seasonal

Aromatherapy Massage Bars

You’ll need:

  • 3 ounces beeswax 

  • 3 ounces apricot or almond oil

  • 3 ounces cocoa butter

  • 30-40 drops of your favorite Young Living essential oil or your own combination of oils

  • Soap bar molds (available at craft stores)



Method:

Heat beeswax, apricot or almond oil and cocoa butter in a double boiler over low heat just until melted. Remove from heat. Add essential oil when mixture has cooled slightly. Pour into soap molds and cool until hardened, approximately 2 hours. Place in freezer for a few minutes before popping bars out of molds. To use, rub massage bar onto the skin – the warmth of the skin immediately melts the bar.

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The A to Z of Essential Oils for Emotional Response

January 17, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Best Essential Oils, Depression, Emotional Release, Frankincense, Health, Lavender, Lemon, Men's Health, Mind / Body / Soul, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Thyme, Using Essential Oils, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Excerpted from one of our most valuable resouces for using Young Living Essential Oils, the Essential Oils Desk Reference

Today, we live in a society of emotional turmoil.  There is more focus on emotional behavior and psychological conditions of the body now than at any time in our history. Many doctors are recognizing the possibility that a number of diseases are caused by emotional problems that link back to infancy or even to problems that occurred during conception or while in the womb. These emotional problems may have compromised the immune system or genetic structuring, causing children to become allergic to something that the mother ingested while pregnant.

Essential oils play an important role in assisting people in getting beyond these emotional barriers.  The aldehydes and esters of certain essential oils are very calming and sedating to the central nervous system (which consists of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems). These substances allow us to relax instead of letting anxiety build up in our body. Anxiety creates an acidic condition that activates the transcript enzyme that transcribes that emotion on the RNA template (RNA is the sister molecule of DNA) and stores it in the DNA. That emotion then becomes a predominant factor in our lives from that moment on.

When we have an emotional situation come up, instead of being overwhelmed by it, we can diffuse the oils, put them in our bath, or wear them as cologne. The oil molecules will absorb into the bloodstream from the nasal and buccal cavity to the limbic system [more on olfactory]. They will activate the amygdala (the memory center for fear and trauma) and sedate and relax the sympathetic/parasympathetic system. The oils help support the body in minimizing the acid that is created so that it does not create a reaction with the transcript enzyme.

Because essential oils affect the amygdala and pineal gland in the brain, they can help the mind and body by releasing emotional traumas and sharpening focus.

Essential oils provide assistance with staying centered in our goals. People have many distractions in today’s fast-paced world. For example, if you are struggling to retain or remember information, breathing the essential oils of peppermint, or rosemary stimulate the brain and memory functions for better focus and concentration.  Someone who is focusing on creating a business but finds other problems that interfere with that focus, could breathe the essential oils of galbanum, frankincense, sandalwood and/or melissa. These oils are extremely beneficial in enabling a person to bring his or her mind into a center of focus. The blend Gathering will also bring focus to people’s minds. For emotional clearing and release, the essential oil blend Trauma Life is especially helpful.

Essential Oil Choices for Harmonizing Different Emotional States

Abuse

  • Blends: SARA, Hope, Joy, Peace & Calming, Inner Child, Grounding, Trauma Life, Valor, Forgiveness, White Angelica.
  • Single Oils: Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood.

Agitation

  • Blends: Peace & Calming, Joy, Valor, Harmony, Forgiveness, Chivalry
  • Single Oils:  Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Myrrh, Marjarom, Rosewood, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood

Anger

  • Blends: Release, Valor, Sacred Mountain, Joy, Harmony, Hope, Forgiveness, Present Time, Trauma Life, Surrender, Christmas Spirit, White Angelica.
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Orange, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Anxiety

  • Blends: Valor, Hope, Peace & Calming, Present Time, Joy, Citrus Fresh, Surrender, Believe
  • Single Oils: Orange, Lavender (a study), Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang.

Apathy

  • Blends: Joy, Harmony, Valor, 3 Wise Men, Hope, White Angelica, Motivation, Live With Passion, Highest Potential
  • Single Oils: Frankincense, Geranium, Marjoram, Jasmine, Orange, Peppermint, Rosewood, Rose, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.

Argumentative

  • Blends: Peace & Calming, Joy, Harmony, Hope, Valor, Acceptance, Humility, Surrender, Release, Chivalry
  • Single Oils: Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Jasmine, Orange, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.

Boredom

  • Blends: Dream Catcher, Motivation, Valor, Awaken, Live With Passion, Gathering, En-R-Gee.
  • Single Oils: Cedarwood, Spruce, Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang, Black Pepper.

Concentration

  • Blends: Clarity, Awaken, Gathering, Dream Catcher, Magnify Your Purpose, Brain Power
  • Single Oils: Cedarwood, Cypress, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Basil, Helichrysum, Myrrh, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.

Confusion

  • Blends: Clarity, Harmony, Valor, Present Time, Awaken, Brain Power, Gathering, Grounding
  • Single Oils: Cedarwood, Spruce, Cypress, Peppermint, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Marjoram, Jasmine, Rose, Rosewood, Rosemary, Basil, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.

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Day Dreaming

  • Blends: Sacred Mountain, Gathering, Valor, Harmony, Present Time, Dream Catcher, 3 Wise Men, Magnify Your Purpose, Envision, Brain Power, Highest Potential
  • Single Oils: Ginger, Spruce, Lavender, Helichrysum, Lemon, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rosewood, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.

Depression

  • Blends: Valor, Motivation, Live With Passion, Hope, Joy, Brain Power, Present Time, Envision, Sacred Mountain, Harmony, Highest Potential
  • Single Oils: Frankincense, Lemon, Sandalwood, Geranium, Lavender, White Angelica, Orange, Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang.

Despair

  • Blends: Joy, Valor, Harmony, Hope, Gathering, Grounding, Forgiveness, Motivation
  • Single Oils: Cedarwood, Spruce, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Lavender, Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Spearmint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.

Despondency

  • Blends: Peace & Calming, Inspiration, Harmony, Valor, Hope, Joy, Present Time, Gathering, Inner Child, Trauma Life, Envision, Chivalry
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Ginger, Orange, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.

Disappointment

  • Blends: Hope, Joy, Valor, Present Time, Harmony, Dream Catcher, Gathering, Legacy, Magnify Your Purpose, Live With Passion, Motivation
  • Single Oils: Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Spruce, Balsam Fir, Orange, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.

Discouragement

  • Blends: Valor, Sacred Mountain, Hope, Joy Dream Catcher, Into the Future, Magnify Your Purpose, Legacy, Envision, Believe
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Spruce, Rosewood, Sandalwood.

Fear

  • Blends: Valor, Present Time, Hope, White Angelica, Trauma Life, Gratitute, Highest Potential
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Geranium, Juniper, Marjoram, Myrrh, Spruce, Orange, Sandalwood, Rose, Ylang Ylang.

Forgetfulness

  • Blends: Clarity, Valor, Present Time, Gathering, 3 Wise Men, Dream Catcher, Acceptance, Brain Power, Highest Potential
  • Single Oils: Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Rosemary, Basil, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.

Frustration

  • Blends: Valor, Hope, Present Time, Sacred Mountain, 3 Wise Men, Humility, Peace & Calming, Surrender, Live With Passion, Gratitude
  • Single Oils: Roman chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange, peppermint, thyme, ylang ylang, spruce.

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Grief / Sorrow

  • Blends: Valor, Release, Inspiration, Inner Child, Gathering, Harmony, Present Time, Magnify Your Purpose
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus globulus, Juniper, Lavender.

Guilt

  • Blends: Valor, Release, Inspiration, Inner Child, Gathering, Harmony, Present Time, Magnify Your Purpose, Gratitutde
  • Single Oils: Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Juniper, Lemon, Marjoram, Geranium, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Spruce, Rose, Thyme.

Irritability

  • Blends: Valor, Hope, Peace & Calming, Surrender, Forgiveness, Present Time, Inspiration
  • Single Oils: All oils except Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Black Pepper.

Jealousy

  • Blends: Valor, Sacred Mountain, White Angelica, Joy, Harmony, Humility, Forgiveness, Surrender, Release, Gratitude
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Eucalyptus globulus, Frankincense, Lemon, Marjoram, Orange, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme.

Mood Swings

  • Blends: Peace & Calming, Gathering, Valor, Dragon Time, Mister, Harmony, Joy, Present Time, Envision, Magnify Your Purpose, Brain Power.
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Sage, Geranium, Juniper, Fennel, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose, Jasmine, Rosemary, Lemon, Sandalwood, Spruce, Ylang Ylang.

Obsessiveness

  • Blends: Sacred Mountain, Valor, Forgiveness, Acceptance, Humility, Inner Child, Present Time, Awaken, Motivation, Surrender, Live With Passion
  • Single Oils: Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum.

Panic

  • Blends: Harmony, Valor, Gathering, White Angelica, Peace & Calming, Trauma Life, Awaken, Grounding, Believe
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Lavender, Marjoram, Wintergreen, Myrrh, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang, Spruce.

Resentment

  • Blends: Forgiveness, Harmony, Humility, White Angelica, Surrender, Joy
  • Single Oils: Jasmine, Rose, Idaho Tansy.

Restlessness

  • Blends: Peace & Calming, Sacred Mountain, Gathering, Valor, Harmony, Inspiration, Acceptance, Surrender.
  • Single Oils: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Basil, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang, Spruce, Valerian.

Shock

  • Blends: Clarity, Valor, Inspiration, Joy, Grounding, Trauma Life, Brain Power, Highest Potential, Austrailain Blue
  • Single Oils: Helichrysum, Basil, Roman Chamomile, Myrrh, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary CT Cineol.

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Assorted Ways to Use Essential Oils

January 14, 2010 in Application, Aromatherapy, Back Pain, Education, Essential Oils, First Aid tips, How do I use, Muscle Tension / Fatigue, PanAway, Peppermint, Using Essential Oils, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Using Young Living Essential Oils is easy when you know the different methods of application. These are some of the basic ways used to enhance your experience and further encourage benefitial results.

Rotating Essential Oils for Added Benefit

For daily use, you may find your essential oils to be more effective if you rotate through different oils. For example when treating pain, you might use “Pan Away” one day, then “Motivation” the next, then “Wintergreen” or “Peppermint” the next day, and then “Relieve It” the next day.

Layering Essential Oils

This technique consists of applying multiple oils one at a time, one at a time. For example, place a couple drops of marjoram over a sore muscle, massage it into the tissue gently until the area is dry, and then apply a second oil, such as peppermint (a couple drops), until the oil is absorbed and the skin is dry. Then layer on the third oil, such as basil (a couple drops), and continue massaging. Have your V-6 handy to use as your carrier oil to dilute your essential oils. If you’re new to Young Living essential oils, allow enough time (3-5 minutes) for the body to respond before applying a second oil.

Enhancing the Benefits of Topical Application

The longer essential oils stay in contact with the skin, the more likely they are to be absorbed. Unlike fatty oils, essential oils are volatile, meaning they will dissipate into the air. A high-quality lotion may be layered on top of the essential oils to reduce evaporation of the essential oils and enhance penetration. This may also help seal and protect cuts and wounds. Young Living’s Rose Ointment and even Animal Scents Ointment (yes, it’s people-grade quality!) can be good choices for sealing in your essential oils.

Note: Do not use ointments on burns until they are at least three days old, possibly a bit longer if it is a very bad burn.

When One Drop is Too Much

Sometimes you may find that one drop is too much at one time, this can be true if you’re using one of the Young Living essential oils in cooking recipes or in beverages. To obtain less than one drop you will want to use what we call “the toothpick method.” Dip the end of a toothpick into the center dripper hole of your bottle of essential oil, take the toothpick out and swirl it into your recipe or beverage for a pleasant added flavor. This is an especially good method this time of year when you want to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate flavored with peppermint.

See the list of Young Living essential oils that can be used in recipes and here are some of my favorite cooking with essential oil recipes.

How to Use Essential Oils with Acupressure

When performing acupressure treatment, apply 1 – 3 drops of essential oil to the acupressure point with your finger. Using an auricular probe with a slender point to dispense oil can enhance the application. Start by pressing firmly and then releasing. Avoid applying pressure to any particular pressure point too long. You may continue along the acupressure points and meridians or use the reflexology or Vita Flex points as well. Once you have completed small point stimulations, massage the general area with the essential oil.

See VitaFlex Foot Chart and other tips on foot care.

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Further Reading:

Creating an Essential Oil Compress

Tips and Testimonials Using Thieves Essential Oil and Products

Using Peppermint Essential Oil Safely

4 Types of Eucalyptus and How to Use Them

Essential Oils: How to Distinguish the Real deal from Junk

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