Not get to get too sciency, but this is an important topic to understand. It's all good and fun to hear 1000 times that “essential oils work,” but we get it, you wanna know how and why.
So, grab your nerdy glasses and get ready for a mini lesson on essential oils, why they're so incredible, why you probably know a few crazy oil-obsessed people, but might not fully understand their passion – yet. Don't worry, stick around us and you'll be one soon enough. Here’s why.
They work
Oils work when they enter the body by inhalation (smell ‘em) absorption (apply ‘em) or ingestion (eat ‘em) Because the body recognizes oils as nutrients, they work synergistically to help support our natural healing response. In contrast, synthetic chemicals are recognized as foreign substances and often contain dangerous ingredients to mimic the properties that nature as built into botanicals.
Essential oils are composed of very, very, tiny molecules making them extremely concentrated. One drop of essential oil contains approximately 40 million - trillion molecules. Numerically, that is a 4 with 19 zeros after it. WOW!
How fast do essential oils work?
22 seconds
The molecules reach your brain in 22 seconds
2 minutes
They can be found in your bloodstream in two minutes.
20 minutes
They can affect every cell in your body in 20 minutes.
Because essential oil molecules are so small, they can penetrate our skin, enter our bloodstream, and support the internal organs of our body. Since we have 100 trillion cells in our bodies, one drop of essential oil contains enough molecules to cover every cell in our bodies with 40,000 molecules!
When inhaling an essential oil, it travels through our nasal passage to a receptor neuron that transmits it up to our limbic brain - our mind’s control center for emotions, mood, and memory.
That’s right!
By smelling an oil the molecules go up inside your brain. And, because the molecules are so small, essential oils can penetrate the blood - brain barrier, which is part of why they are so effective for therapeutic use. Within 20 minutes of being placed anywhere on our skin, essential oils can penetrate and effect every cell within our bodies.
This is why using the highest quality oil possible is absolutely essential.
Ready for more? We start with what we call an ‘oil map’. It helps you see the benefits available for you right where you are. Click here to try it out!
Have you ever peeled an orange and smelled that beautiful mist in the air?
Have you ever felt rejuvenated by the scent of pine trees while on a walk in the woods?
Have you ever felt happy after breathing in the aroma of a fresh bouquet of wildflowers?
Have you ever tasted that minty fruit fresh flavor of peppermint in a smoothie and felt refreshed?
If you have, then you've experienced essential oils.
Essential oils are much more than beautifully scented plant juice! These oils are called essential because plants need them to live. We think they’re essential to have in your home too.
Essential oils are the aromatic liquid within the leaves, petals, roots, grasses, bark, seeds, and stems of plants. They can be extracted using steam distillation, resin tapping, or cold pressing.
Lemon rinds, rose petals, eucalyptus leaves, and frankincense resin are all examples of beautiful parts of our world that can produce essential oils. Oils are created by God, placed in nature for purposes from helping the plant survive and thrive to improving your wellness.
Oils are often referred to as the lifeblood of the plant, since they protect the plant from environmental elements like weather, insects, fungus, and disease. The way oils protect plants in the same way they can protect you too.
For thousands of years people in many cultures have relied on essential oils and have used them in a multitude of ways for countless ailments and issues. As more and more health practitioners, doctors, scientists, and users like us venture into this world of ancient knowledge, essential oils are no longer the missing link in modern medicine.
Integrating oils into your life allows you to make your emotional, physical, and mental health a priority in the most natural way and it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
Each plant in nature is linked to specific health benefits. It takes a lot of plant material to yield a tiny amount of oil-- a whole lot! It takes up 1 pound of peppermint to make a 15 ml bottle of Peppermint oil, or 50 rose flowers to make just one drop of Rose oil! This is why essential oils are so highly concentrated and potent-- up to 70 times more powerful than the original plant for dried herbs. This is also why you only need to use a small amount; just one drop is often enough.
Ready for more? We start with what we call an ‘oil map’. It helps you see the benefits available for you right where you are. Click here to try it out!
Where convenience + savings brings a smile!
Here are 7 ideas for your Young Living Wellness Box this month! Each box is geared towards a certain theme - you can grab a box in its entirety, or mix and match! One of the things I love most about Young Living is that you can completely customize your Essential Rewards wellness box order - from the date it ships to what’s inside your box each month.
And don’t forget, if your order is 100 PV+ you will earn FREE shipping! Also, if you order a purchase of 50 PV+ through Essential Rewards, you'll earn an additional 10%-25% back in YL store credit, giving you even better pricing on your wellness, home and body care needs!
HAPPY HORMONES
With the day of love fast approaching I thought I would share a box completely dedicated to hormone support! What better way to say I love you to your body than to make sure you are keeping those hormones balanced and in check. Dragon Time and Mister are two perfect blends for that!
Dragon Time Essential Oil| item #3327 | $52.25
Orange Essential Oil | item #3602 | $11.50
SEASONAL STAPLES
Sulfurzyme is a Young Living customer favorite and also known as the hair, skin and nails supplement. It makes for happy joints at movement at our house as well. I love that you can take it in capsule or powder form. Remember the powder contains a prebiotic which makes for happy tummies. A great way to take it is to add the powder to your NingXia Red shot - tastes like a yummy treat! Or mix it up to create the 'red drink' and drink it all day long. Click here to learn about the red drink Sulfurzyme Capsules | item #3243 | $61.50
Sulfurzyme Powder | item #3241 | $49.25
CORE DEFENSE
Supporting your body with key nutrients has never been more important. I love that Young Living uses the cleanest form of vitamins and that they add essential oils to their supplements for better absorption into our cells! The Super C vitamin comes in a tablet or chewable form, and the Super Vitamin D is a dissolvable tablet for under your tongue.
Super C Tablets | item #3242 | $30.75
Super C Chewable Tablets | item #3240 | $34.00
Super Vitamin D Tablets | item #28972 | $31.00
KID CARE
Ningxia Red is not just a supplement for adults - kids LOVE it too! It is a great way to support their little immune systems. And speaking of supporting, kids experience lots of emotions throughout the day and KidPower oil is great for helping process their feelings and balance their energy! It smells like a dreamsicle, you will be sharing it with them, for sure!KidPower Roll-On | item #33179 | $34.00
Ningxia Red Singles - 30ct | item #3525 | $90.50
DITCH AND SWITCH
I love that Young Living makes Ditching & Switching (ditching toxic and switching to cle
an) so easy! They are literally a one stop shop for anything you could possibly need for your home.
an) so easy! They are literally a one stop shop for anything you could possibly need for your home.The Thieves Laundry detergent is super concentrated so a little goes a long way. You can use the purification oil to give a boost to your laundry soap or diffuse it in the kitchen to purify the air! And the Thieves Dish soap is a great kitchen swap for getting rid of the harsh chemicals, plus it can double as a stain remover!
Thieves Laundry Soap | item #5349 | $30.75
Thieves Dish Soap | item #5350 | $14.50
Purification Essential Oil | item #3389 | $16.50
CANDLE SWAP
For our candle swap box this month we are going to recreate the Anthropologie Volcano Candle using our beloved essential oils. All of these oils smell great by themselves but this specific blend combination is divine! The recipe calls for: 3 drops Orange, 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Geranium, 2 drops Lime and
2 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
Orange Essential Oil| item #3602 | $11.50
Grapefruit Essential Oil | item #3560 | $18.00
Geranium Essential Oil | item #3554 | $44.25
Lime Essential Oil | item #3074 | $13.00
Northern Lights Black Spruce Essential Oil | item #5313 | $25.50
LOVE AND ROMANCE
And last, but certainly not least is a Love & Romance Box! These are 3 of the best oils for the bedroom. Sensation helps with getting in the mood. Cypress is known to increase blood flow. And Black Pepper is perfect for bringing in the heat, if you know what I mean!
Sensation Essential Oil | item #3420 | $35.50
Cypress Essential Oil | item #3530 | $20.50
Black Pepper Essential Oil | item #3611 | $20.00
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It wouldn’t surprise me if this supplement is in one of the Young Living Top 5 member favorites.
It’s a favorite because it contains just a couple simple, all-natural ingredients that literally every cell in the body needs to function properly.
It helps to support a healthy immune system, fights off free-radicals, aids in carbohydrate metabolism, proper liver function, healthy hair-skin-nails, and assists in proper digestive function.
There are two versions of this supplement, a capsule and a powder (the powder contains an additional prebiotic).
Let’s go through the ingredients and what they do...
The two main ingredients are: MSM (dietary sulfur), & Ningxia Wolfberry fruit.
🔸 MSM
- helps rid us of free radicals;
- protects our cell & replenishes the connections between cells
- increases glutathione levels
- speeds up post-exercise recovery & improves flexibility
- preserves the molecular structure of the connective tissue
- supports healthy joints
- strengthens hair and nails
- improves complexion of the skin
- YES please…
🔸Ningxia wolfberry
- contains minerals and coenzymes that give digestion support
- support fighting off free-radicals
- lowers oxidative stress.
The powder version also contains FOS (fructooligosaccharides), an additional prebiotic.
This supports the microflora of the large intestine while also helping with calcium absorption.
The powder tastes kind of sweet & fruity and you can mix it with a big glass of water, yogurt or whatever you'd like.
The 300-count Sulfurzyme capsules are $61.50 (item #3243) and the Sulfurzyme powder is $49.25 (item #3241. When you order through Young Living’s subscription box, you'll get $5-$15 back in store credit!
This supplement is a powerhouse and gives support to the whole body. We commonly hear testimonies on it for amazing joint and body support to incredible hair/skin stories, and lots in between.
How to you think this supplement may help your body function better?
Do you think this is a supplement that could meet some of your needs right now?
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Hello 2021! We are so glad that you are here!
Here are 8 ideas for your Wellness Box this month! Pick one box you absolutely love or you can mix and match and items from these suggested boxes! One of the things we love most about Young Living is that you can always completely customize your Essential Rewards wellness box order.
And don’t forget, every order of 100 PV+ will earn FREE shipping! Also, if you order a purchase of 50 PV+ through Essential Rewards, you'll earn an additional 10%-25% back in YL store credit, giving you even better pricing on your wellness, home and body care needs!
Respiratory Box
Going into 2021 we all have breathing... aka. respiratory support on our minds! Thieves Cough Drops are over-the-counter medicinal quality & are so effective. Breathe Again roll-on and Lemon Vitality are GREAT oils for assisting your body with easy breathing!
Thieves Cough Drops | item #5760 | $21.25
Breathe Again Roll-On | item #3528 | $27.50
Lemon Vitality Essential Oil | item #5625 | $6.50
Seasonal Staples Box
Thieves Hand Sanitizer and Thieves Roll-On are must haves this time of year and perfect to keep in your bag for on the go use! Longevity is a blend of Thyme, Orange, Clove and Frankincense oils. It is a robust blend of immune-supporting oils and promotes healthy skin during the winter months!
Thieves Roll-On | item #24364 | $31.00
Longevity Essential Oil | item #3388 | $38.25
Thieves Hand Sanitizer | item #3621 | $5.25
Core Defense Box
Inner Defense is a great supplement for supporting your immune and respiratory systems. OmegaGize is a core YL supplement for supporting brain health with added CoQ10. CoQ10 is a coenzyme that helps generate energy in our cells. As we age, CoQ10 levels begin to decline, making it necessary to supplement.
Inner Defense | item #3295 | $28.50
OmegaGize | item #3097 | $63.00
Relief Box
The Winter season can be hard on our joints and muscles. If your body is needing some TLC, consider this Relief Box to meet your needs. Deep Relief and Cool Azul Pain Cream are both fantastic for headaches, inflammation, and pain.
Deep Relief Roll-On | item #3534 | $28.50
Cool Azul Pain Cream | item #5759 | $45.75
Clean Beauty Box
The ART Skin Care System is the one stop shop for glowing skin! This set comes with a cleanser, toner and moisturizer that works great for all skin types.
The ART Cleanser is gentle on sensitive skin but still effective at removing toxins, makeup, perspiration and dead skin from our pores. The ART Toner helps balance the pH of the skin. And the ART Light Moisturizer is perfect for morning or evening use.
ART Skin Care System | item #5363 | $117.50
*can be purchased individually
Ditch & Switch Box
Young Living’s Slique has the perfect Ditch & Switch items for the New Year. Slique CitraSlim includes a proprietary citrus extract blend, which some studies suggest may help support the body in burning excess fat when used in conjunction with a healthy weight-management plan. This blend may also support the release of free fatty acids, which help break down fat.
Slique CitraSlim | item #3056 | $48.00
Candle Swap BoxCitrus Fresh, Geranium, and Frankincense are staples for those who love diffusing & creating ahhhhh! When you grab these 3 oils in your monthly wellness box, give this diffuser recipe a try: 4 drops Citrus Fresh, 1 drop Geranium, 1 drop Frankincense.
Citrus Fresh Essential Oil| item #3318 | $16.50
Geranium Essential Oil | item #3554 | $44.25
Frankincense Essential Oil | item #3548 | $78.50
Self Care Box
Aromatherapy IS self care! Joy & Hope are two oils that resonate with many of us during this season and are so comforting, uplifting, and grounding.
Hope Essential Oil | item #3357 | $61.00
Joy Essential Oil | item #3372 | $44.75
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When you crack open a bottle of Young Living essential oils you will discover a lot of WOW.
One of the WOWs is the orifice reducer.
The what? Stay with me.
This is the silicone top that is there to help you adjust how much oil comes out of the bottle.
It is a big deal.
Young Living makes the best orifice reducers in the industry, hands down.
It's the little things that underline integrity over and over and over.
Silicone will not deteriorate and will not leach into your oils
This amazing little piece allows one drop to come out.
You see, Young Living uses orifice reducers that are unlike any you can find in the world.
The oil drips from the tiny hole to the SIDE of the main center hole.
The center hole let’s the air in.
The small holes are why you can control the drip from a Young Living bottle.
Other oil companies have the oil come out the center.
This makes it much harder to control how often the oil gets either stuck and you have to shake the bottle to get any out or the oil pours out too fast.
Shaking the bottle is easy to do partly due to habit and hurry.
It is a big deal with our oils because when we shake the bottle it forces oxygen molecules to mix with the oil. This shortens the shelf life.
So get in the habit of rolling the bottle between your hands, and turning the bottle so the little hole is down.
Don’t ‘help’ the oil come out.
Pause…..
Ready for a tip or two?
When you crack open your bottle, locate the tiny hole and draw a arrow or dot by it so that you can find it next time. This will help a ton when you are aiming for a capsule and want the oil to gather inside and not on your hands or the sides.
When you are using thick oils—such as Vetiver or Myrrh, remember to put the oil bottle in your pocket or bra for a few minutes to warm it up.
This might not be an issue in the summertime as much as it is in the winter, or if you live in a warm climate.
But, it Minnesota it is a big deal!
I have been known to wait over a minute waiting for one precious drop of Vetiver to come out.
I LOVE Vetiver in the diffuser at night.
Most nights I fall asleep on God while Dave is praying.
He says God doesn’t mind….
So, waiting for those drops might take minutes, but, patience is a virtue right?
We all need more of it.
And, yes, it is when you are waiting for the gold that happens with each drop.
And in the end, it is so worth it.
After all, we can't hurry gold.
That drop may make the difference between sleep and counting sheep.
It sure does for me.
So, I will wait and choose to aim better.
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Have you had someone tell you that they are ‘sensitive to scents, or can’t do scents’ before?
It is a common comment.
I just smile... because they just don't know.
I came into this not knowing either.
The reason they don’t 'do scents' is because they have smelled synthetic fragrances, and their body is screaming NO!!!
They interpret that no into ‘I don’t do scents’
Our bodies are amazing.
They just know.
God built them that way.
The more you are around pure, that more your body will be happy.
Inside and out.
Here is my response.
" What happens when you cut open an orange?
Does your body react to the scent? "
In 7 years, I have never had anyone say yes to this question.
Not one time.
Of course not! Why?
Because the orange is pure. Nothing added.
Enter Young Living. Same thing. Lovingly placed inside a brown bottle just for you.
Speaking of Oranges….
Glutathione! Have you heard of it?
It is the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease.
When you study glutathione you will soon uncover that it is the secret to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and necessary to treat everything from Autism to Alzheimer’s disease.
Hmmm…
There are more than 89,000 medical articles about it —
Here's my surprised face...
So what is it?
There are more than 89,000 medical articles about it —
Here's my surprised face...
So what is it?
Oh, just the mother of all antioxidants, the master detoxifier and orchestra director of the immune system.
The good news is that your body produces its own glutathione. Hooray!!
The bad news is that poor diet, pollution, toxins, medications, stress, trauma, aging, infections and radiation all deplete your glutathione. **sigh**
Asking for a friend…
What's this got to do with Orange?
Sit down.
Young Living Orange essential oil can help support HEALTHY levels of Glutathione in the liver!!
It's like a little ninja warrior for your hardworking liver.
How do you support your liver with Orange oil?
How do you support your liver with Orange oil?
8 wonderful drops each day over your liver.
You will smell wonderful, and your liver will be smiling.
If you want to know more on how you can support your body, we would love to chat.
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Do you want to hear a some somewhat disgusting facts about your bathtub?
Yep. That’s right.
The place that you are supposed to get clean may not be that clean itself.
There was a recent Texas A&M University study found that staphylococcus bacteria was in 26% of the bathtubs that they tested.
Almost all tubs showed bacteria from fecal matter.
Then a majority found fungi.
Probability went up for all these findings if it was a whirlpool tub.
No more information is really needed for me to figure out how to keep the tub free from being part of these disgusting facts. What about you?
We already know Thieves Household Cleaner is an amazing product and it can be used in a few ways to keep your tub fecal-free.
First, you can make a Thieves Soft Scrub.
This helps gets the grime out of your tub.
Take ¾ cup of Thieves Household Cleaner, 3 cups of baking soda, 30 drops of Lemon essential oils, and if desired 1 TBSP of vinegar.
Use this to scrub out the difficult areas. It also can help with hard water spots.
Second, you can fill up a refillable scrubbing brush with 2 TBS of Thieves Dish Soap, 3 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner, and then water.
Keep in your tub/shower and use as often as needed!
And third, make up a glass spray bottle with 2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner and 10 drops of Purification. Fill with water. Shake and spray between showers/baths.
Keep the place you need to get clean, truly clean itself!
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