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101 Ways to Use the Essential 7 Collection of Essential Oils

September 2, 2010 in Antifungal, Application, Aromatherapy, Best Essential Oils, Blends, Buy / Purchase, Calming, Cooking with Essential Oils, Disinfectant, Eco-Friendly, Family Health, First Aid tips, Green, How do I use, Lavender, Lemon, Lifestyle, Natural, Natural Health, Natural Household / Cleaning, Pain, PanAway, Peace and Calming, Peppermint, Quality / Pure, Relaxation, Safe Use, Stress, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Wellness, Women's Health, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Using therapeutic grade essential oils can be a very rewarding experience. If you haven’t given them a try yet and are the type of person who is looking to have a ‘Green’ / eco-friendly home and lifestyle this can truely be the answer to what you’ve been looking for.

I began using essential oils about 25 years ago, I was tired of paying expensive prices for organic and all-natural household cleaning products and took the leap into essential oils upon hearing that you could use them for anything cleaning, to healing wounds and headaches, to staying alert, and staying well.

The necessary ingredient was to locate superior quality essential oils, and I’ll tell you, that was no easy feat 25 years ago! I searched high and low and ended up buying the best essential oils I could find. But it wouldn’t be until 1997 when I found precisely the superior quality I was looking for, Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO). Since that day, I have used only YLEO and I only recommend YLEO, regardless if I had a YLEO business or not. As a matter of fact, I only used and recommended them for several years before I even decided to have a YLEO business, which was about 5 years ago.

These essential oils are by far the best in the world. Only 2 percent of all essential oils in the world are of this superior quality. Young Living makes up most of that 2 percent. Unfortunately, that means 98 percent of the essential oils you come across are far lower quality, so don’t be fooled by the terms: 100% pure or organic, there are a million ways to ruin an essential oil and only one way to make them right. You can learn more about that here if you’re interested.

But, what I want to cover in this article is one particular collection of essential oils, the Essenttial 7 collection. This is a terrific assortment of 7 of the most popular essential oils. So, if you’re new to aromatherapy and essential oils, take a look at some of what can be achieved… when you step into the world of therapeutic grade essential oils… you are stepping into a brand world, a new way of seeing things and a new lifestyle.  Besides being the most eco–friendly way to go, the other thing I enjoy most is the sheer simplicity and ease in using essential oils for everything, making the switch is not only fun but it’s empowering! Try it and see for yourself!

Applications and Use of the 7 Essential Oils

  • Dietary Supplements: All of the single essential oils in this collection may be used as dietary supplements. Remember, all essential oils from YL are potent and superior quality, rarely will an adult use more than 2-6 drops of essential oil per “00″ capsule with a little olive oil added, or more than 1-2 drops added to a glass of water or milk. More on Immune System Tips.
  • Diffuse: All of the essential oils in this collection may by diffused – with the exception of PanAway. It’s not that PanAway would be harmful if diffused it’s more that it’s benefits would be wasted because this blend is designed to use topically for aches and pains of the body. Young Living has 5 diffusers to choose from. Using these diffusers will freshen the air eliminating the need for synthetic harmful air fresheners, provides the healthful benefits of aromatherapy (the simple act of inhaling therapeutic-grade essential oils, and helps to rid indoor air of germs and unpleasant. Never use a diffuser that diffuses by means of heat as heat or flame (as in candle diffusers) fractures the tiny molecules where all of the benefits are contained (more on heat and diffusing). For the curious, read…Viscosity of Essential Oils and How Quickly They’re Diffused and Smelly House to Aromatic Home
  • Topical Application: All of the oils can be applied to the Vita Flex points on the feet, added to bath water mixed with Young Living Bath & Shower Gel Base, applied topically or used with body and foot massage. More on Creating Your Home Spa and Massage and Bodywork.

The 7 Essential Oils in the Essential 7 Collection – Order Here!

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential 7: essential oil collection

Lavender is the most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally. Lavender: Uses, Facts, History, Testimonials and Aromatherapy

1. Rub a couple drops of Lavender oil on the feet for a calming effect on the body.
2. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep.
3. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
4. Put 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain and promote healing.
5. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.
6. Mix 4 drops of Lavender oil with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis.
7. To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears.
8. To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum).
9. Rub a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts (avoid eye area).
10. Rub 4 drops Lavender with 1 tsp. V-6 Massage Oil on dry or chapped skin.
11. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
12. To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender on and around the affected area.
13. Rub 2 – 4 drops of Lavender oil over the armpit area as a deodorant.
14. Rub a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
15. Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
16. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.
17. Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings – DO NOT put into aquariums with fish or other living animals.
18. Make your own dryer sheets! Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer, which will deodorize and freshen your laundry. More on Dryers and Essential Oils and Dryer Sheets Give Me a Headache
19. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
20. Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.
21. Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain and promote healing.
22. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria ad prevent infection.
23. Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin.

Additional Tip: Lavender-Blueberry-Banana Bread Recipe – YUM!

Lemon (Citrus limon)

Lemon has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function. It may serve as an insect repellent and may be beneficial for the skin. CAUTION: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within 72 hours.

24. Use 6 drops of Lemon oil and 6 drops of Purification oil in a 4 oz. spray bottle filled with distilled water to use in the bathroom as an air freshener that eliminates odors.
25. Use 1-2 drops of Lemon oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon.
26. Use 1-2 drops of Lemon oil to add flavor to baked goods or beverages.
27. For homemade lemonade, in a blender mix 2 drops of Lemon oil, 2 TBSP of honey and two cups of pure water. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your own taste.
28. Rub a drop of Lemon oil on a corn, callous or bunion mornings and evenings.
29. To clean and increase the shelf life of fresh fruit, fill a bowl with cool water and 2-3 drops of Lemon oil. Drop your fruit or veggies into the water and stir. Be sure all surfaces of the produce contact the lemon water.
30. Add 10 drops of Lemon oil to a 4oz. spray bottle filled with water and spray counter tops to disinfect surfaces and cutting boards.
31. Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and a drop of Lemon oil to disinfect and kill germs.
32. Add a drop of Lemon oil to your dishwasher before the wash cycle.
33. Rub a drop of Lemon oil on your hands after using a public bathroom to disinfect.
34. Use a paper towel soaked with several drops of Lemon oil to sanitize bathroom fixtures.
35. Place a drop of Lemon oil on cold sores, herpes or other mouth ulcers to lessen pain and aid in healing.
36. Put a drop of Lemon oil on bleeding gums caused by gingivitis or tooth extraction.
37. Put a drop of Lemon oil on oily skin or acne to balance sebaceous glands (oil glands).
38. Rub several drops of Lemon with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil on cellulite to improve circulation and help eliminate waste from the cells.
39. Rub two drops of Lemon oil topically to clear athlete’s foot. Read Understanding Fungal Infections
40. Rub several drops of Lemon oil on varicose veins to improve circulation and relieve pressure on the veins.
41. Rub a drop of Lemon oil on a wart morning and night until it disappears.
42. Rub a drop of Lemon oil to clean a butcher’s block or other cutting surfaces.
43. Put 10-15 drops of Lemon oil in each gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains and brighten the rug. This also leaves a fresh smell in the room. Or better yet… use Thieves Household Cleaner instead of carpet shampoo and add your Lemon oil to that!

Additional Tip: Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. Jean Valnet, M.D., studied peppermint’s effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also researched peppermint’s role in affecting impaired taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint’s ability to improve concentration and mental accuracy. Alan Hirsch, M.D., studied peppermint’s ability to directly affect the brain’s satiety center, which triggers a sense of fullness after meals.

44. Rub 2-3 drops peppermint with 1 tsp V-6 Massage Oil in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
45. Add a drop of Peppermint oil to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn.
46. Massage several drops of Peppermint oil with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil on the area of injury to reduce inflammation. Do NOT apply to open wounds!
47. Apply a drop or two of Peppermint oil immediately with a little V-6 Massage Oil to an injured area to relieve pain. If there is a cut, apply the Peppermint oil around (not on) the open wound.
48. Rub 2-6 drops of Peppermint oil on the soles of the feet to reduce a fever.
49. Apply a drop of Peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.
50. For poison ivy or poison oak, apply Peppermint oil on location with V-6 Massage Oil.
51. Inhale Peppermint oil directly from the bottle before and during a workout to boost your mood and alertness, and reduce fatigue.
52. Massage several drops of Peppermint oil with V-6 Massage Oil on the abdomen to relieve nausea.
53. To relieve a headache, rub a drop of Peppermint oil on the temples, forehead, and on the back of the neck.
54. To stop hiccups, apply a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck).
55. Place one drop of Peppermint oil in your glass of water and drink to improve alertness and concentration. Terrific during classes, driving, or when you need a pick-me-up!
56. Diffuse Peppermint oil in the room while studying to improve concentration and accuracy. Inhale Peppermint oil, when taking a test, to improve recall.
57. Rub 4 drops of Peppermint oil with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
58. Place a drop of Peppermint oil in your glass of water or cup of hot water to relieve congestion from a cold. Sipping and inhaling.
59. Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring and a preservative. See Cooking with YL Essential Oils for Tips on how not to over-flavor foods.
60. To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, place two drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests. Read my story onRepelling Squirrels
61. Mix one 15 ml bottle of Peppermint oil into a 5 gallon can of paint to dispel the fumes.
62. Place 1 drop Peppermint oil in a cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.
63. To kill aphids, add 4-5 drops of Peppermint oil to 4 ounces of water and spray the plants, be certain to get the under-side of leaves where they hide.
64. Drink a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day. Read 4 Ways to Stay Cool Off on Hot Summer Days
65. Rub Peppermint oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
66. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue to stop bad breath.
67. Inhale the fragrance of Peppermint oil to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
68. Remove ticks by applying a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab and swabbing the tick. Wait for it to unhedge its head and remove from your pet.
69. Mix Peppermint oil in a footbath to relieve sore feet. Keep water agitated while soaking feet.

Additional Tip: Here’s one of Curt’s favorite’s - Peppermint Chocolate Milk Recipe

The Blends in the Essential 7

Joy

An exotic, luxurious blend of Lemon (Citrus limon), mandarin (Citrus reticulata), bergamot (Citrus bergamia), ylang ylang (Cananga odorata), rose (Rosa damascena), rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii), Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), and jasmine (Jasminum
officinale) that produces an uplifting magnetic energy and brings joy to the heart. When worn as a cologne or perfume, Joy exudes an alluring and irresistible fragrance that inspires romance and togetherness. When diffused, it can be refreshing and uplifting.

70. Rub a drop of Joy oil over the heart and on the bottom of each foot to relieve feelings of frustration or depression.
71. Put a drop of Joy oil on the tip of the nose to uplift your mood.
72. Wear a drop of Joy oil behind each ear as a perfume.
73. Rub a drop of Joy oil between your palms and use as an aftershave.
74. Rub two drops of Joy oil on areas of the body with poor circulation to improve blood flow.
75. Rub two drops of Joy oil on the armpit area to use for a deodorant.
76. Rub two drops of Joy oil on the heart and feet to increase libido.
77. Sprinkle a few drops of Joy oil into potpourri to improve the fragrance.

Additional Tip: Make Your Own Shaving Cream (for him or her)

PanAway

A blend of wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), which has an active constituent similar to cortisone; clove (Syzygium aromaticum), which contains eugenol, used by dentists to numb gums; peppermint (Mentha piperita), which is calming for nerves; and helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum), which is soothing for localized discomfort. This blend was created by Gary Young following an injury that severely tore the ligaments in his leg.

78. Apply PanAway oil topically on an injured area to reduce inflammation and bruising. Not recommended for use on open wounds.
79. Apply PanAway oil topically to sore muscles after exercising.
80. Rub a drop of PanAway oil on the temples, forehead and back of the neck to relieve a headache.
81. Mix 2-4 drops PanAway oil with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil and massage on location to stop growing pains.
82. Rub 1-2 drops of PanAway oil on arthritic hands to lessen pain.
83. Rub 2-3 drops of PanAway oil at the base of the spine to relieve sciatic pain.
84. For arthritic pets, massage 2-4 drops PanAway oil diluted with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil on location.

Additional Tip: 5 Tips for Getting the Most From Your Essential Oils

Peace & Calming

A gentle, fragrant blend of Tangerine (Citrus nobilis), orange (Citrus sinensis), ylang ylang (Cananga odorata), patchouly (Pogostemon cablin) and blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) specially designed for diffusing. It promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace, helping to calm tensions and uplift spirits.

85. Rub 1-2 drops of Peace & Calming oil on the bottom of the feet and on the shoulders before bedtime to get good quality sleep.
86. Diffuse Peace & Calming oil in the room to calm overactive or hard to manage children.
87. Mix Peace & Calming oil with massage oil for a relaxing massage.
88. Put Peace & Calming oil mixed with Bath Gel Base in warm water for a relaxing bath.
89. To help stop nocturnal teeth grinding, diffuse Peace & Calming oil while sleeping.

Additional Tip: Using Aromatherapy to Shift the Energy in the Home

Purification

An antiseptic blend of Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis), melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia), lavandin (Lavandula hybrida) and myrtle (Myrtus communis) formulated for diffusing to purify and cleanse the air and neutralize mildew, cigarette smoke and disagreeable odors.

90. Diffuse Purification oil to clean the air and neutralize foul or stale odors.
91. Put several drops of Purification oil on a cotton ball and place in the air vents in the home, office, hotel room or other enclosed area.
92. While traveling, inhale Purification oil during flights to protect yourself from pathogens found in the recirculated air.
93. Put a drop of Purification oil on insect bites to cleanse and stop the itching.
94. Apply a drop of Purification oil on blemishes to clear the skin.
95. Rub a drop of Purification oil on the outside of a sore throat when it is first beginning.
96. Rub a drop of Purification oil on a blister to cleanse and disinfect.
97. Put 2 drops of Purification oil on two cotton balls and place in the toes of smelly sneakers to combat odors.
98. Place a drop of Purification oil on each end of a cotton swab and place on top of your cold water humidifier to clean the air.
99. Use a couple drops of Purification in a steam inhaler to help clear sinus issues.
100. Mix 20 drops of Purification oil with water in a 14 oz. spray bottle to repel tiny ants and other insects from your home.
101. Mix 2 drops Purification oil and 1 drop Peppermint oil with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil to cotton swab and rub just inside the ear flap to eliminate ear mites in cats and dogs. Do NOT put essential oils into the ear canal of humans or pets.

Isn’t this amazing? And it’s only  scratching the surface of what can be done. These are absolutely life changing in terms of wellness and in terms of going truely eco-friendly… you can’t get any more ‘Green’ than this!

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Massage and Essential Oils

August 25, 2010 in Anxiety, Back Pain, Blends, Calming, Carrier Oils, Depression, Digestion, Emotional Release, Lavender, Massage Oils, Muscle Tension / Fatigue, Pain, Peace and Calming, Peppermint, Relaxation, Safe Use, Sleep / Insomnia, Wellness, Young Living Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

Massage is a very beneficial therapy, and by adding therapeutic grade essential oils to the massage you get multiple benefits.  If your massage therapist does not stock the essential oils you prefer to use, such as Young Living medicinal essential oils, than always remember to bring them to your appointments.

Following is a suggestion list of several essential oils and their uses:

  • Frankincense – Excellent for increasing oxygen in the brain, depression, opening pineal gland.  Use on brain stem, back of neck, ears, temples, forehead, third eye and chest.*
  • Clarity – Great for mental clarity, alertness, concentration, vitality, increases energy when tired.  Apply on edge of ears, wrists, neck, forehead and temples (Keep out of eyes!!) (Blend of Basil, cardamom, rosemary, peppermint, rosewood, geranium, lemon, palmarosa, ylang ylang, bergamot, Roman chamomile, and jasmine.)*
  • Joy -  Produces a magnetic energy to bring “Joy” to the heart, mind and soul, supportive for grief, and depression.  Put on heart chakra, ears, temples, shoulders and back of neck.  (Blend of Bergamot, ylang ylang, geranium, rosewood, lemon, mandarin, jasmine, Roman chamomile, palmarosa, and rose).*
  • Awakening - Supports awakening of inner self to assist in making transitions, stimulates creativity of the right brain amplifying the function of the pineal and pituitary glands helping to balance the energy centers of the body.  Put over heart, on wrists, back of neck, temples and forehead.  (Blend of pure almond oil base, essential oil blends of Joy™, Present Time™, Forgiveness™, Dream Catcher™ and Harmony™.*
  • Peace & Calming – Promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace and emotional well being, reduces anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia.   Great for a peaceful nights sleep, excellent for calming overactive children.  Use on edge of ears, back of neck, chest and temples. (Blend of Tangerines, orange, ylang ylang, patchouli and blue tansy).*
  • Lavender – Calming, relaxing, balancing both physically and emotionally, for depression, reducing mental stress, headaches, great for skin problems, etc. “Swiss Army Knife of essential oils”.  Put on back of neck, brain stem, temples, chest, third eye and ears.*
  • Peppermint – Great for headaches and migraines, nerve regenerating, for stomach aches, nausea, mental clarity, stimulating to the conscious mind, curbs appetite and cools down body temperature.  Put 1/2 drop on back of hand and lick it off, c lose the mouth and place tongue on the roof of your mouth, inhale deeply 4-5 breaths.  Place on location of pain or on stomach area for upset stomach or nausea.*
  • Grounding – Stabilizing and balancing to help us cope constructively with reality.  Put behind ears, wrists, back of neck, brain stem and temples.  (Blend of White fir, spruce, ylang ylang, pine, cedarwood, angelica and Juniper).*
  • Deep Relief Roll On - Excellent for muscle soreness and tension, soothes sore joints and ligaments, calms stressed nerves, reduces inflammation.  Apply on location of pain. (Roll on consists of Peppermint, Balsam fir, Clove, Vetiver, Wintergreen, Lemon, Helichrysum, Copaiba and Coconut oil).*

Now is a good time to get ready to be extra pampered for your next visit to your massage therapist. So get ready and:

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If you have any questions and would like to learn more about other Young Living essential oils and their benefits I would be very happy to hear from you.  Please contact me.

CAUTION!! If you ever get essential oils in your eye, NEVER wash it out with water!! Put either V6 oil or any plain olive, almond or whatever oils your have in your kitchen on a tissue and gently wipe your eyes out. This will dilute the essential oil and greatly lessen any discomfort.

Please take note that this information refers solely to products from Young Living Essential Oils and is for educational purposes only. It

* 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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Aromatherapy Use in Space Clearing: How to Shift the Energy in the Home

August 24, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Application, Aromatherapy, Best Essential Oils, Calming, Frankincense, How do I use, Inspirational, Intuition, Lavender, Love, Meditation, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural, Peace and Calming, Relaxation, Sandalwood, Spirituality, Stress, Using Essential Oils, Wellness, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Entering a space can make us feel immediately light and uplifted. Or, leave us feeling depleted and drained. These very real feelings our bodies and minds experience are a direct response to the energy of that environment. Every space has energy, whether solid or seemingly empty, it is composed of infinite energy. Learning a few simple techniques on how to cleanse the space can have a dramatic influence on the way we feel and on every aspect of our life. These Space Clearing techniques can be used as often as you like so your home or office is much more harmonious and balanced. Shifting energy in the home

Space Clearing techniques have been used throughout history. The methods and tools vary from culture to culture, but the intent is the same – to create greater harmony and balance. Native Americans used: drums, rattles, and smudged (sage, cedarwood or juniper). Chinese used: gongs, chanting, and incense. Medieval Europe, salt and prayers cleared the energy. The Middle East: smoldering resins of frankincense and myrrh were used to invite blessings into a home.

These forgotten ceremonies that brought vitality to human structures generations ago are being used again to instill peace and equilibrium. These ancient rituals can be adapted for modern day use, and most important. A home or business that has been purified not only feels better but sometimes, in seemingly mystical ways, health improves, relationships deepen and prosperity expands.

A Space Clearing can be done at any time, I like to do a good clearing 2-3 times a year, as well as monthly maintenance. Early morning hours (especially after a waxing full moon the night before) seems to offer the freshest an most potent energy.

Preparing the Space

The most powerful Space Clearing occurs in a place that has been physically cleaned and cleared of clutter. Clutter is any accumulation of things that impede the flow of energy, chi, in your home. If you have stuff/furniture that prevents a door from opening fully move it or get rid of it, all doors need to open fully for good chi to circulate.

Preparing Yourself

The strength of your Clearing can depend on your ability to intuitively sense energy. Clarify your intention, project your will into a space. Determine what your intention will be: to calm, add vitality, get rid of argument energy, bring new life/growth, soothe grief – whatever it might be, set your intention before you begin.

Cleanse yourself before starting, bathe or shower, and wash your hair. If you cannot wash your hair, then at least stroke water over the top of your head. Traditionally, cleansing the top of the head allows for an unclouded connection between you and spirit. Your clothes should be clean and specially chosen for the occasion (not everyday clothes).

State of Mind: it is best to feel mentally and emotionally balanced, confident and relaxed.

Space Clearing Tools

The tools you use should be carefully chosen and reserved for Space Clearing purposes. Your tools can be made from objects you’ve gathered: stones, sticks, recycle the metal tubes from an old windchime – get creative! There’s only one thing you need to be mindful of, tools need to have a nice crisp clear sound when struck together. For instance, sticks that sound good when struck together, can be given special meaning if you sand and decorate them.

Your tools can range from: drums, rattles, bells, or even baby or pet squeaky toys. Keep tools in a special place when not in use. What’s most important is the sound quality and how you feel towards the tool.

There is one tool that I have found to be extremely effective that I use at the end of my Space Clearing ceremonies and I also use it once a month for maintenance… a CD called “Singing Bowl Meditation /1″ by Hans DeBack. This CD is excellent. I usually don’t hang around while it’s playing as it’s pretty intense because I turn the volume up fairly loud, but I LOVE the way it shifts energy in about an hours time! It’s worth the effort to get a copy.

The Blessing Altar

This is a temporary altar used to place your tools and serves as a beginning and ending point for your ceremony. Lay down an altar cloth then arrange your tools, have an offering(s) (flowers, salt, rice, and arrange stones or shells in a meaningful pattern) – this is a sacred center, a vortex of energy for the clearing. When starting, this is where you call upon spiritual assistance and support, and end with gratitude and blessings. Here are two ideas for creating altars…

An Altar for Love

  • Sage and salt are for purifying blockages to love and romance.
  • A rose colored altar cloth represents warmth and affection.
  • Flowers bring a feeling of freshness, vitality and new hope.
  • A bell and white feathers invoke love and romance into the home.
  • Two small bowls, one with rice, one salt, are for grounding and abundance.

An Altar for Peace

  • A deep blue altar cloth instills serenity and a peaceful energy.
  • Crystals for clarity and equanimity.
  • A metal chime and blue feathers invoke tranquility.
  • Cornflowers symbolize calmness.
  • Shells or stones in a spiral pattern represent life-force energy of the Creator.

How to Use Sound

Sound has the ability to restore harmony in objects, people and environments. Any musical instrument can be used, though it is preferable to use one that can be carried into each room easily. Before beginning your clearing, hold your instrument close to your body and imagine your energy merging with its spirit.

Then, slowly walk around each room, striking your instrument, or ringing your bell, listen to the sound – when you pass by an area, particularly a corner, does it sound dull and flat? Listen to it speak. If it does sound off, continue using the instrument in that spot until it sounds better before moving onward.

Once you go through your home with your instrument, you can go through it again with a tool of a lighter, cheerier sound and do the same thing.

Using Essential Oils to Complete the Space Clearing

Once the second pass is complete walk through your house spritzing the air with your essential oils (see below), a nice finishing touch that sets the clearing and intended energy a bit deeper. Learn more about the Vibrational Frequency of Young Living Essential Oils.

Essential Oils to Shift Indoor Energy

While any of these essential oils can be diffused I usually prefer to use a spray bottle because it enables me to get into any nooks and crannies or focus more in a particular spot when I sense that location needs a bit extra.

In a 32 oz. spray bottle filled with water, add a total of 20-30 drops of any of these blends. Or, make up your own blend mixtures, some ideas…

  • Purifying / Strengthening – mix into spray bottle Grapefruit, Rosemary and Tea Tree.
  • Energizing / Harmonizing – mix into spray bottle Lavender, Geranium, and Bergamot.
  • Revitalizing / Invigorating – mix into spray bottle Clary Sage, Lavender, and Peppermint.
  • Balancing / Spiritual – mix into spray bottle Sacred Frankincense, Sandalwood, or Frankincense
  • Calming – mix into spray bottle Lavender, Chamomile, Orange and Sandalwood.

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Popular Essential Oil Singles and Blends for Creating a Balanced Space

  • Awaken – enhances inner self-knowledge, stimulates right/creative brain, balancing energy centers of body
  • Brain Power – promotes deep concentration, channels physical energy into mental energy, mental clarity
  • Cedarwood – stimulates limbic region of the brain, and pineal gland
  • Frankincense or Sacred Frankincense – deepen spiritual connections (more)
  • Gratitude – elevate mood, soothing, fostering a grateful attitude, embodies the spirit of oneness
  • Grounding – creates a feeling of solidarity and balance
  • Harmony – harmonic balance for energy centers of the body, reduces stress, uplifting
  • Inspiration - spiritual quietness, prayer, enhance spiritually, inner awareness
  • Into the Future – helps with determination and pioneering spirit, enhancing enjoyment of challenges to success
  • Joy – uplifting, exotic, brings joy to the heart
  • Lavender – calming, relaxing, balancing
  • Live with Passion – revives zest for life, improves inner energy
  • Magnify Your Purpose – stimulates right brain, activating creativity, motivation, focus, commitment of purpose
  • Motivation – feeling of action, accomplishment, positive energy
  • Peace & Calming – calms tensions, uplifts spirits, relaxing
  • Present Time – empowering, be in the moment, progressing and moving forward
  • Raven – helpful to respiratory, breathing
  • Release – helps release anger and memory of trauma, letting go of negative emotions and frustration
  • Sacred Mountain – instills strength, grounding, balancing to both male and female energies
  • Sandalwood – deepen spiritual connections, grounding, helps remove negativity
  • SARA – empowering, soothing to deep emotional wounds
  • Transformation – empowering, helps uphold changes you want to make in beliefs, revitalizing new thought patterns
  • 3 Wise Men – opening to subconscious, spiritual awareness, soothes/uplifts the heart
  • Valor – empowering physical/spiritual, emotional equilibrium, helps align body energetically
  • White Angelica – sense of protection and wellness, wholeness, helps neutralize negative energy

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De-stressing the Stressful Home with Aromatherapy

August 23, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Anxiety, Application, Aromatherapy, Buy / Purchase, Calming, Common Questions, Diffusing, Energy Healing, Essential Oils, Family Health, Green, Inspirational, Lavender, Lemon, Lifestyle, Longevity, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural, Natural Health, Nutrition / Diet, Relaxation, Stress, Supplements / Vitamins, Using Essential Oils, Wellness by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Our own homes to be a real source of stress. Our homes are suppose to be seen as a place of safety – a sanctuary and retreat. Our homes continue to be important places of retreat from the greater pressures of our work environment and a place to relax and enjoy friends and family, away from the stresses of the outside world. Now more than ever, our homes need to be healthy centers of calm to support and regenerate us, so the idea that they may cause us stress may be a good place to start making some changes. Bedroom a place in the home for relaxation and rejuvenation.

The modern lifestyle of luxury, excess, technological reliance and/or dependency that we have created and adapted to is beginning to be more widely linked to health issues. Many of today’s health issues are directly related to the toxins in cleaning products and personal care products we use daily. These are not only a source of ill health for us but for our kids, pets and the environment too. Now more than ever it’s important to consider what we can do daily to restore, preserve, and maintain good health and wellness.

Good health is not just the absence of disease, it’s about having vitality and feeling joyful. This can become a very real possibility when we rethink what we use, what we bring into our homes, and our diet, and make changes to home our environment.

Our ability to cope with everyday events is a reliable indicator of our physical, mental, and emotional health. Each of the 7 stressors below has a major impact on our health health and well-being. Although a single stressor may be handled individually without unbalancing the body too much, the cumulative effect of a few can be extremely harmful to our physical and mental well-being.

7 Stressors in Our Homes

With the exception of “clutter and disorder” Young Living essential oils and Thieves Household Cleaner can play a beneficial role in helping each of us to have happier, healthier lives. See, 11 Ways to Improve Health, Happiness and Longevity

I know I personally can see how switching changed and enhanced the quality of my life. There is just no way I would ever even think of going back to using the same kinds of products I used many years ago.

When we consider the positive effect essential oils and other Young Living products could have on our well-being we just might find the quality of our life changing.

Five Easy Steps to De-Stress Your Home

1. Diffusing Young Living Essential Oils

This is perhaps one of the easiest ways to change the vibe happening in a home. If there are kids running around screaming and tense adults on the verge of biting off someone’s head the simple act of smelling therapeutic-grade essential oils from a nebulizer diffuser can make a huge difference. More on Diffusers and Diffusing

Essential Oils I Recommend for Diffusing to Create a Relaxing Home

Tip: it is healthier to buy bees wax candles unscented and get your ‘scent’ from a cold-air nebulizer diffuser as you will get the healthy benefits of both this way. Candle makers NEVER use high quality essential oils because it would make their candles extremely expensive. Thus, always assume – all candles contain either the lowest quality essential oils that have been adulterated, or they are using perfume oils that are entirely from chemicals.

2. Rubbing Young Living Essential Oils on the Soles of the Feet

Yup, it’s true… simply rubbing a couple of drops of Young Living oils on the soles of your feet or shoulders is another excellent way to help de-stress and calm things down. It’s also a good way to help protect yourself from colds and flu, and get a restful nights sleep. Don’t under estimate the power of rubbing a couple drops of therapeutic-grade essential oils on the soles of your feet!

Young Living Essential Oils I Recommend for Calming the Body, Mind and Soul

3. Shifting the Negative Energy in Your Home

As a Traditional Feng Shui practitioner and trained in Space Clearing, I love knowing that we each have the power to clean up any negative energy in our homes that are lingering from a tense debate or rotten luck.

Essential Oils I Recommend for Shifting Negative Energy

  • Sacred Mountain
  • Joy
  • Peace & Calming
  • Citrus Fresh
  • Idaho Balsam Fir – more on this lovely essential oil

For more details, see how to use armatherapy to shift the energy of your home

4. Clear the Toxic Products Out of Your Cabinets

This includes getting rid of common products that are poisonous – PLEASE remember to NOT throw them in the trash, bring them to the hazardous materials outlet in your area because you do NOT want these products to end up in a landfill or duped down your drain!!!

Make the Switch – Learn which products I use daily around the home and in place of toxic personal care products.

Young Living Oils I Recommend for Cleaning the Home

  • Thieves (both the essential oil and Household Cleaner)
  • Citrus Fresh
  • Purification

See Thieves Household Cleaner Testimonials

5. Addressing Diet Essential Oil flavored tea

There are many things that can be done to create a much better diet and I’ll just cover a few basics which include avoiding all processed foods and sugar substitutes. Replace those with locally grown fresh produce and grass-fed meats. Bringing the body into an alkaline state can be very helpful in alleviating many undesirable health conditions.

Add a drop of Young Living Lemon, Grapefruit or Peppermint essential oil to your cup of tea, flavorful and soothing (see guidelines for using essential oils internally).

Young Living Nutritional Products I Use and Highly Recommend

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Summertime Chamomile Milk Bath Recipe

August 16, 2010 in Application, Aromatherapy, Bath / Shower, Best Essential Oils, Buy / Purchase, Home Spa, How do I use, Kids, Make My Own, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural, Quality / Pure, Relaxation, Using Essential Oils, Wellness, Women's Health by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

There’s no doubt that this summer has been a scorcher, use this easy recipe to soothe away heat and sunburn. Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) has a warm, sweet, herbaceous scent that is relaxing and calming for both mind and body. Its gentleness makes it especially valuable for restless children. Soothing to all types of skin, it is used extensively in Europe in skin preparations. Roman chamomile is also beneficial when added to massage oil for relief of muscle discomfort after exercise. Roman chamomile was one of the Saxons’ nine sacred herbs. Chamomile essential oil

Summer Chamomile Milk Bath Recipe

Mix all the ingredients together and add to a warm (not hot) running bath water. Soak for 15-20 minutes.

About Roman Chamomile

For centuries, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) has been used in Europe for skin regeneration, and mothers have used chamomile to calm crying children, combat digestive and liver ailments, and relieve toothaches. The essential oil is distilled from the flowering tops.

Medical Properties of Roman Chamomile: Relaxant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, nerve regenerative, anesthetic, detoxifies blood and liver.

Uses for Roman Chamomile: Helps to relieve restlessness, anxiety, ADHD. depression, insomnia, skin conditions (acne, dermatitis, eczema)

Roman Chamomile’s Fragrant Influence: Because it is calming and relaxing, it can help combat depression, insomnia, and stress. It minimizes anxiety, irritability, and nervousness. It may also dispel anger, stabilize the emotions, and help to release emotions that are linked to the past.

Assorted Application Methods:

  • Apply 2-4 drops on location, ankles, or wrists
  • Apply to Chakras/Vita Flex points
  • Inhale directly from the bottle
  • Diffuse
  • Take as dietary supplement. When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat or rice milk. Note: Do not substitute other brands for this method as most essential oils are not food-grade and cannot be taken as a supplement or used in cooking.

How much does it cost to use therapeutic-grade Roman Chamomile oil?

55 cents a drop

There are approx. 80 drops per 5ml bottle.

(Note: the cost would be 24% less if you’re a wholesale customer or distributor)

The cost of using superior quality essential oils is priceless!

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6 Essential Oil Roll-On’s for Easy and Portable Targeted Therapy

July 31, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Application, Aromatherapy, Back Pain, Best Essential Oils, Blends, Calming, Congestion / Respiratory, How do I use, Natural, Pain, Peace and Calming, Quality / Pure, Relaxation, Sleep / Insomnia, Stress, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Valor, Wellness by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

The six Young Living essential oil roll-ons are a terrific way to target acupressure points in massage, Reiki, Neuro-Auricular Therapy (NAT), enery centers along the spine, and at the base of the skull. Essential Oil Roll-On's

Acupressure Points: roll a dab of essential oil onto specific locations to help stimulate the body’s key pressure points, release muscular tension and promote circulation of blood and the body’s life force energy, Chi.

Auricular Therapy: according to the principles of auricular therapy, each area of the ear corresponds to a different portion of the body. Targeted stimulation of these ear points with fingers or Young Living essential oil Roll-Ons results in positive affects on those parts of the body with which they are associated. Some of these benefits include stimulation of internal organs, improved circulation, relaxation, mental stimulation, and improved immune response.

About the 6 Essential Oil Roll-On Blends

  1. Deep Relief: is a proprietary blend of oils specially formulated to relieve muscle soreness and tension. Peppermint, Wintergreen, Copaiba, and Palo Santo essential oils as well as others play an integral part of healing in this blend.
  2. Valor: is an empowering combination of therapeutic-grade essential oils that works with both the physical and spiritual aspects of the body to increase feelings of strength, courage, and self-esteem in the face of adversity. Renowned for its strengthening qualities, Valor enhances an individual’s internal resources. It has also been found to help energy alignment in the body. Valor and Snowboard Queen Tora Bright
  3. Tranquil: is a proprietary blend of lavender, cedarwood and roman chamomile essential oils formulated to calm and relax the body and mind. Using the new roll on application, Tranquil provides convenient and portable relaxation.
  4. Stress Away: This unique blend of vanilla, lime, copaiba, and other pure essential oils relieves daily stress, encourages relaxation, and reduces nervous tension. This blend smells so nice it makes a lovely perfume!
  5. RutaVaLa: is a proprietary blend of Ruta graveolens (rue), lavender, and valerian essential oils that promotes relaxation of the body and mind, soothes stressed nerves, and induces sleep.** For topical use with adults only.
  6. Breathe Again™: is a proprietary blend of oils specially formulated to support respiratory health. Breathe Again contains four powerful eucalyptus oils: Eucalyptus staigeriana, Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata, and Young Living’s original Ecuador single, Eucalyptus Blue. Eucalyptus oils contain high amounts of cineole, which have been studied for their potential to support healthy lung function. The essential oils peppermint, myrtle, and copaiba also play an integral part in this blend.

These portable roll-on applicators, make natural relief available anywhere!

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How to Use Essential Oil Roll-Ons

Shake well and apply generously to pressure points for targeted therapy. Or, apply to wrists, neck, shoulders, back or anywhere you enjoy experiencing essential oils. No dilution required. Can be applied to all but the most sensitive areas of the body.

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**Caution: Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Not intended for children six years of age or younger. Avoid eye area.

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

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Essential Oils Help With Tension in Neck and Shoulders

July 20, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Anxiety, Application, Aromatherapy, Back Pain, Emotional Release, Energy Healing, Frankincense, How do I use, Inspirational, Massage Oils, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural Health, Pain, Relaxation, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Smell / Olfactory, Spirituality, Stress, Testimonials, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Wellness, Women's Health by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Many can identify with stress and tension locating itself somewhere in the body, mine has always gone straight to my neck and shoulders. Causing pain, discomfort, stiff neck, difficultly turning my neck, and when I wake up feeling stiff and uncomfortable it produces an emotional feeling of, “ugh, here we go again. I’d just love to have this nonsense go away for good.”

Two weeks ago, I went back to the drawing board, my essential oils case and Essential Oils Desk Reference (EODR). The blend called Release™ has always been quite good for me, though it never addressed the problem completely, two weeks ago I decided that it was time to find an essential oil that more adequately nipped this in the bud.

After about an hour, I made my decision. I chose the blend Humility™ and two singles, Sandalwood and Jasmine. I’ve had these three oils massaged on my neck, shoulders and back three times in the past two weeks and I have to tell you the results have been amazing! But before I tell you my results I want to share how I came to this conclusion so that it may help you make choices that produce great results to.

How I went about choosing Humility™, Sandalwood and Jasmine

Knowing that therapeutic essential oils have profound effects on the body, mind and soul. And that through the olfactory system scent plays a huge role in how we feel, our responses to events, and our immune system. I started looking through my EODR and reading the benefits of some of the aromas I am particularly attracted to, scents that make me feel like, “aaaaaah, I’m in heaven.”

So I looked up Ylang ylang, Rose, Rosewood, Frankincense, Jasmine, Neroli, and Sandalwood. Here’s a bit about what the EODR said about each of these essential oils:

  • Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) is considered a holy anointing oil in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. Stimulates the limbic part of the brain, elevating the mind and helping to overcome stress and despair. More on Frankincense essential oil
  • Rose (Rosa damascena) possesses the highest frequency of the oils. It creates a sense of balance, harmony, and well-being and elevates the mind. More on Rose essential oil
  • Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) is high in linalool, which has a relaxing, empowering effect. It is very grounding and strengthening.
  • Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) increases relaxation; balances male and female energies. It also restores confidence and equilibrium.
  • Neroli (Citrus sinensis) was used by the ancient Egyptians for healing the mind, body, and spirit. It is stabilizing and strengthening to the emotions, promoting peace, confidence, and awareness. It brings everything into focus. It is used for depression and anxiety.
  • Sandalwood (Santalum album) is high in sesquiterpene compounds which stimulate the pineal gland and the limbic region of the brain, the center of emotions and memory. Used traditionally in yoga and meditation.

Reading a little further I saw that most of those essential oils were in the blend Forgiveness™. I looked in my Aroma Complete case and saw that I didn’t have any Forgiveness™. I did find that the blend Humility™ had many of the same essential oils as Forgiveness™, but was lacking the Jasmine and Sandalwood (which I was very much desiring). Humility essential oil blend

Humility™ is helpful for obtaining forgiveness and a deeper spiritual awareness. This soothing and calming combination of oils brings balance to your heart and mind, enabling you to find a peaceful place, where healing can begin.

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So I got out the Humility™, Jasmine and Sandalwood and had my boyfriend layer each of these three on my neck, shoulders, and back. Layering is a way of applying the oils, you drip 4-8 drops of one essential oil on the location, wait about 2-3 minutes, then do the same with the next, and repeat. After the last essential oil is applied you then apply your V-6™ Massage Oil (a superb carrier oil) and massage.

My Experience and Results

As each essential oil was layered on me I noticed how amazingly the combination smelled – it would make an excellent perfume! It smelled so fabulous that I was drawn to inhaling much deeper and longer breaths, and I couldn’t stop saying how much I loved the scent.

About 5 minutes later, while the massage was still going on, my neck and body began to feel like a Raggity Ann doll. Then, I began to feel a little nauseous (which is a good sign, it means that trapped negative stuff is releasing from my brain, body, and my cells).

Shortly after the massage ended I got up and changed into my PJ’s, this is when the experience got very cool… while slipping on my nightgown I noticed that my sense of feeling of my skin on my neck, shoulders and back were alive again! This may sound strange, but I had not realized just how much skin sensitivity I regained in the massaged area. This has never happened to me before. I could all of a sudden feel on my skin the seams and draping fabric on my skin. I sat down on the couch and could feel the texture and creases in the leather on my back through my PJ’s! This is not an over-sensitivity, or hyper-sensitivity – just that my back could now feel sensations like other areas of my body. I had never realized before that I had such a low degree of skin sensitivity in this area. It was as if for the first time in my life that I had true feeling in my back!

I awoke the next morning… absolutely no discomfort, not neck or shoulder stiffness, and no more thinking, “ugh, here we go again!” Instead I felt like… “now this IS how people are suppose to feel when they wake up in the morning!” Rested, alert, ready to face the day with a brightness in the eyes and a bounce in the step.

Other changes I’ve noticed are: brain fog is gone, clearer thinking, quicker thinking, perceptions have shifted, I’m working and doing things more efficiently, and on the spiritual side of things, I feel much more connected to the energy of nature – and I normally tend to be a very grounded and intuitive person. I’m very impressed with the results I’ve gotten.

The other two times I had my boyfriend give me a massage the exact same way as the first, each time I felt different than the last – like significant steps are being taken and each time I’ve felt that I’ve gained further ground in much more profound ways.

This is absolutely a terrific combination of essential oils for moving out stuck emotions in the body. I highly recommend giving Humility, Sandalwood, and Jasmine a try if you hold emotions in body areas.

Evelyn Vincent

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Purity is Important When Choosing an Essential Oil

July 19, 2010 in Antioxidant, Anxiety, Aromatherapy Perfume, Bath / Shower, Cancer, Chemicals / Toxic, Cold / Flu, Common Questions, Cooking with Essential Oils, Depression, Diffusing, Ecuador Farm, Energy Drink, Gift, Green, Immune System, Kids, Pain, Relaxation, Safe Use, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Utah Farm, Young Living Farms by Jonell Elder | No comments

Have you been thinking about exploring the possible healing properties that essential oils have? Maybe you have made a trip to your local natural food store, or other stores that carry small selections of essential oils. Perhaps you have purchased some essential oils from a store, or online from a company that sells essential oils.

What has your experience been? Are you able to use any of the oils internally? Do you know the history of the company that is providing the essential oils? Do they have their own farms? Do they process the essential oils and put them through strict testing to ensure their potency and purity? It is very important to know these answers.

Why?  If you have purchased inferior or adulterated essential oils, you could very possibly have adverse reactions. This could be a “turn off” for you.  And you may decide not to use essential oils to help you towards achieving optimal health.

So what is your option? Finding a reliable, ethical company that DOES provide quality, safe essential oils, that’s what!!

The Young Living Promise: Plants – Preparation – Purity – Potency

Plants

An oil’s potency can be affected not only by selecting the proper plant to cultivate, but also by where the plant is grown, the quality of soil in which the seed is planted, and even the time of day it’s harvested.

Young Living has extensive experience selecting the correct species of plant for desired oil potency, planting under optimal conditions, using ideal soil and natural methods to encourage growth, and knowing the precise time to harvest each crop. Only those plants that produce the most active and widest array of therapeutic compounds are selected.

Preparation

Once the optimal soil, plant, cultivation, and harvesting conditions have been adhered to, the plants must be distilled properly in order to meet YLTG standards. Young Living uses a gentle, proprietary technique for steam-extracting the most potent essential oils, which remains unmatched throughout the essential oils industry.

To meet YLTG distillation standards proper temperature must be maintained throughout the distillation process, and pressure, length of time, equipment, and batch size are strictly monitored.

Purity

YLTG standards prohibit the acceptance of any diluted, cut or adulterated oils. Every product Young Living produces—essential oils, oil blends, nutritional supplements, or personal care—meets strict purity standards.

Every batch of essential oils is subjected to rigorous, state-of-the-art analysis at the Young Living chemistry lab. Using some of the most advanced equipment in the world, our scientists subject every batch of essential oils to Gas Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometer testing, and heavy metals analysis. Oils that exhibit even the slightest hint of possible adulteration or tampering are rejected.

Potency

The culmination of the preceding three stages, Potency means that the naturally occurring compounds contained in each essential oil product are of the highest and most consistent bio-active levels. Without strict adherence to the YLTG standard in the Plant, Preparation, and Purity phases, the final product would not have the necessary potency to create the desired effect.

Farms (Read more on Young Living Farms)

Young Living has four farms equipped with distilleries—located in Mona, Utah, US; St. Maries, Idaho, US; Simiane-la-Rotonde, France; and Guayaquil, Ecuador, and most recently has set up a distillery in Oman, for distilling the highest quality Frankincense essential oil.  Having our own farms and distilleries allows Young Living Essential Oils to maintain its position as the world’s leading grower, distiller, and provider of pure, potent essential oils.

On our  Young Living farms, the cultivation, harvesting, and distillation processes of each batch of essential oils are carefully controlled. Extensive laboratory testing and independent audits are conducted to ensure Young Living’s quality exceeds industry standards. Experimentation performed on Young Living farms helps guarantee the consistent quality of Young Living essential oils, and allows for increased research and development opportunities.

It’s this hands-on experience of growing, distilling, sourcing, and testing essential oils that led to the development of the Seed to Seal™ process. This method, exclusive to Young Living Essential Oils, ensures that each Young Living essential oil product delivers the quality results customers have come to expect.

Young Living has over 150 essential oils, along with personal care products, pet care products, nutritional products, children’s products, household products and an antioxidant whole food energy drink.  All of our products are infused with essential oils, which not only makes are products unique, but even more therapeutic and beneficial for ourselves, family, friends and our pets.

Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils and products are free of harmful chemicals and toxins and are definitely “Green”!!  Essential oils may help you physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.  They are mankinds first medicines that God provided to us when he created our earth, by supplying plants, trees, shrubs, flowers and fruits with essential oil life in them.

Our essential oils can be used topically, internally, cooking, breathing them in, along with diffusing. You can be reassured of the quality and safety when using Young Living essential oils and products.  Now you need look no further for quality essential oils.

Pick an ailment or a situation from A-Z, and there is most likely an essential oil that may help your situation. From anxiety, pain, fear, cancer, colds or flus, depression, cuts or burns, to immune deficiency.  But remember, the key to obtaining a change, is with knowing that you have in your hand quality essential oils.

Please contact me with your questions. I will do my best to direct you towards making changes in your life with essential oils and healthy products for you, your family and your friends.

Jonell Elder, Young Living Independent Distributor Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years

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