Is your body feeling the weight of the stress around you?
Maybe an ulcer, a stress rash, a few hormonal breakouts, some digestive issues, a headache, a backache, some bags under the eyes, teething grinding, should I keep going?
Just Kidding. Kind of...
One of the things I love about Young Living is there are so many resources to help managing the stress and give it a route out.
Products won’t do all the work for you, but if you intentionally slow down and support your system with them you will feel a shift in your mental and emotional state.
Stress Away is often picked first. This blend is perfect for helping with alleviating everyday stress. A great option is the Stress Away Roll-On. Always keep it on you and use it often. Make sure you breathe it in deeply while applying.
Tranquil Roll-On is fantastic to grab if Stress Away just isn’t quite cutting it for your anxiousness. This roller is a blend of Lavender, Cedarwood, and Roman Chamomile. It is often used for sleep to calm the mind, but it can be incredibly helpful for those that need help settling their mind that is constantly turned on.
Motivation is a blend that is good for the times you have a list you must complete, but you are struggling with the feeling of action to complete it. This is a great one to toss in the diffuser or to put behind your ears. Breathe in deeply and do the things you have to do to feel accomplished.
Relaxation Massage Oil is a great wind down product for the end of a crazy day. This massage oil can help relieve, relax, and soothe. If you don’t have someone to give you a massage, you can do a self-massage. Take some of your Massage Oil and rub your hands and feet. Find the pressure points that feel the most tender and rub them out. The pressure points on these extremities act as a full-body massage.
Stress Away or Lavender Bath Bombs are both great options. If you need some serious recharge time, draw a hot bath, and put one of these in. The bath bomb is not only aromatically soothing, but the ingredients are ones to help make your body feel soft and silky when you are done.
Above all, you can't pour out of an empty cup.
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Why a Detox Bath?
Detox baths can be very beneficial to your overall wellness.
Detox baths can be very beneficial to your overall wellness.
A detox bath is a natural way to help you rid your body of toxins.
You simply add Epsom Salt and essential oils to your bath and let them dissolve.
Epsom Salt helps draw the toxins out of your body.
Epsom Salt helps draw the toxins out of your body.
Helpful Hint:
Make sure that you purchase Epsom Salts without any added fragrance to them.
You will want to add your own Young Living Essential Oils to the mix.
Here is a great brand to add to your Amazon cart: epsom salts
Why might you want to take a detox bath?
-It can soothe the skin. It can help smooth rough skin and get rid of dead skin cells.
-It can reduce soreness and pain. Those who suffer from any kind of swelling can benefit from a detox bath. The Epsom Salt can ease the pain and help get rid of toxins that may be irritating the body and causing inflammation.
-It can help reduce stress. The magnesium found in Epsom Salt can help boost the neurotransmitters that are responsible for inducing sleep and reducing stress. It also helps you relax if your stress had caused tension in your body.
-It can promote foot health. A soak in Epsom Salt may help with Athlete’s Foot and ingrown toenails.
-It can help reduce the time you are sick. If you’ve been under the weather, detox baths can help draw out the toxins in your body that may be assisting in how miserable you feel.
Some essential oils that are great to add to your Epsom Salt:
Lavender, Stress Away, Peace & Calming, Panaway, Purification (if you are feeling under the weather), Bergamot, Citrus Fresh.
How do you take a detox bath?
Simply add 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 5-10 drops of the essential oils of your choosing to a warm bath. Soak for 20+ minutes.
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Somehow we get in a habit of neglecting the adrenal glands when stress and pushing through one more time become a normal way of life.
As a result, out body responds by creating excessive fatigue or other hormone disruption that tends to be chalked up to life stages and simply what everyone goes through.
It doesn't have to be that way.
What we know now is the adrenal glands require extra attention and if there has been illness or long periods of stress.
We can all check off the box on the long periods of stress...right?
Young Living has set us up so beautifully with essential oils and oil infused supplements in order to support and fuel our adrenal glands.
Essential Oils for support:
Myrtle
Nutmeg
Endoflex
Spearmint
Endoflex is an incredible blend for the adrenals and thyroid support. If additional support is needed, then add a drop or two of nutmeg over your application of Endoflex.
Ready for a reset?
Adrenal Reset Protocol
Just like our computer systems need a reboot or refresh at times, so do certain organs in our own bodies.
After a chronic illness or prolonged stress, consider this.
It's simple and after a few weeks of consistent application, the adrenals will feel refreshed and recharged.
You will be glad you did!
Morning- Rosemary and Clove, begin with one drop of each oil over the adrenals before a warm shower or with a warm compress.
This will stimulate a more energized body overall.
Evening- Lavender, Clary Sage and Ylang Ylang, same application methods as morning. This will stimulate sleep and rest.
Increase the amount of essential oils as desired.
3 of our supplements come to mind, that you may want to research as well.
Thyromin, Super B, and Powergize
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We are asking a lot of our feet...
They willingly take us wherever we tell them to go and in the process encounter a lot of stress.
A reminder to take better care of them for us all!
I saw a 2014 survey that was taken where 8 out of 10 Americans have experienced a foot problems (https://www.apma.org/files/APMA2014TodaysPodiatristSurveyAllFindings.pdf)
One noted that they found that most people don’t care for their feet as much as other parts of their bodies….
We oilers are different.
We are learning a different way!
We know that the our feet have over 3000 pores ready and waiting for oils!
So how can we up our game and take better care of our feet?
If your feet are used daily (which they probably are!), give them a little TLC daily.
Daily equals consistency....
This could be using the Young Living LavaMint Softening Foot Scrub.
This scrub not only helps exfoliate (hello summer sandals), but hydrates.
It helps refresh and revive tired feet.
I have gotten into the habit of Animal Scents Ointment on my feet nightly.
How about you??
Soak your feet. A good Epsom Salt + Essential Oil Foot Soak can really help you tired feet while also supporting a detox of your body. That’s right! An Epsom Salt foot soak helps pull the toxins out. Win-win! Add your favorite oils to further your support. Peppermint, Panaway, Lavender, and Stress Away are a few of our favorites!
A great unwinding habit before bed.
Pull the stress out and sleep better too!
Don’t wear too tight of shoes.
Comfortable shoes are worth the health of your feet. A couple of summers ago, I had a big foot issue that meant only 1 pair of sandals worked for 6 months or so. I then discovered the meaning of comfort first over cute.
Try on the Legs-Up-On-The-Wall Yoga pose after a long day. Start with a few minutes and work your way up.
Take care of your feet. You’ve only got one pair! 😉
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Longevity Essential Oil is a blend that contains the 4 of the highest antioxidant essential oils.
It’s one of the main reasons that many love Ningxia Red so much!!
There are many schools of thought on antioxidants, but the theory of free radicals is one of the strongest. The theory is based on the fact that continued oxidative stress to cells, receptors and DNA in the body cause aging; beyond the normal aging process.
All of us are subject to day-to-day oxidative damage. The good news is one of the best ways we can decrease the amount of oxidative stress is by increasing our uptake of antioxidants.
Why are Antioxidants so Important?
Antioxidants are incredible because when taken as a dietary supplement (hello Longevity Vitality) it may protect the skin by attaching themselves to free radicals, which in turn may minimize the potential harmful effects and is important for youthful-looking skin.
There are 4 Essential oils that make up Longevity:
Thyme: this essential oil can
dramatically boost glutathione levels in the heart, liver and brain. It can
also help keep fats found in many vital organs - healthy! The oxidation of fats
in the body is directly linked to accelerated aging.
Orange: Contains over 90% d-limonene and you are
going to want to https://scholar.google.com/ why you want more d-limonene in
your life!
Clove: has the highest known antioxidant power as measured
by ORAC-( Oxygen Radical Absobrance Capacity) this is another one that you want
to https://scholar.google.com/ when it comes to antioxidation!
Frankincense: this is an oil that can do
so much for your mind, mood and your limbic system. https://scholar.google.com/ is going to be your friend on this one as well!
How to use Longevity Vitality:
Put 1–2
drops of Longevity Vitality in a capsule daily to support a healthy immune
system.
Remember…
same oil in the bottle/different label. Longevity can be placed on your feet as well, a great bedtime habit!
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Were you raised in a culture of fear?
I was...
Using these two oils together in my prayer time gave me tools that work. I hope you find the same value as I did, should you find yourself feeling the weight of stress, anxiety and worry.
Apply a few drops, one oil at a time in the palm of your hand, inhale to a count of four and with a big exhale, as you release the stress with every exhale.
PEACE AND CALMING
• Tangerine contains properties that are sedating and calming to the nervous system.
• Orange brings peace and happiness to the mind and body and joy to the heart, which feelings provide emotional support to help one overcome depression.
• Ylang Ylang may help balance the male-female energies so you are able to move closer towards being able to focus thoughts, filtering out the ever-present garbage. It brings back feelings of self-love, confidence, joy, and peace.
• Patchouli is sedating, calming, and relaxing, allowing it to reduce anxiety.
• Blue Tansy may help cleanse the liver and calm the lymphatic system.
3 C's : courage, calming, and confidence
VALOR
• Spruce grounds the body, creating the balance and the opening necessary to receive and to give. It also helps one release emotional blocks.
• Rosewood is soothing to the skin, appeasing to the mind, relaxing to the body, and creates a feeling of peace and gentleness.
• Blue Tansy brings cleansing to the lymphatic system and liver. Assists in gently releasing anger and bottled up emotions
• Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes, which may help oxygenate the pineal and pituitary glands. As one of the ingredients for the holy incense, Frankincense was used in connecting with God. It can help to lift your spirits and bring a shift in focus and outlook.
Carve out a few minutes to just 'sit under' valor. Put it on your shoulders, breathe, journal and feel the weight lift.
As I say all the time, you can’t make this up...
These powerful tools can turn the corner in your day when used with intention.
What a difference it would make if before we saw the world each day, we applied peace and calming and valor!
How would it change your view?
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When you're new to using Young Living essential oils, start slow because these oils are far more potent and powerful than any other oils on the market!
We often think that more is better, but in this case, less is more.
Act like you have bottles of liquid gold and put away that heavy hand.
For example, if you read a diffuser recipe that calls for six drops of Peppermint oil, start with three until you know how oils work with your unique body.
In order to experience the mind expanding benefits of a essential oils, be sure to use them consistently. Come up with daily routines (yes, every single day!) for using your oils, and soon you'll see how much they support you. Trust us, you can't make up the results you will see, and consistency is key.
Let’s talk some terminology…
Remember, like all things new, there's a learning curve here. So be kind to your brain as it absorbs this new info. It's very much like learning a new language!
HOT OILS
This means when you put the oil on your skin, it feels like it's hot and may give a burning or tingling sensation. These oils are not literally “hot” but their reaction feels hot. So how do you use hot oils? You dilute them!
Examples of hot oils: cinnamon bark, clove, thyme, peppermint, oregano, lemongrass, and thieves.
PHOTOSENSITIVE
Keep out of the sun for 8 to 10 hours when using photosensitive oils on your sun-exposed skin, so you don't burn. OR, as we say it, put the oils where the sun doesn't shine if you want to use them during the day.
Think of these essential oils like vampires, ideally kept in the shade and best used on your skin at night. Apply them before bedtime and tomorrow you'll wake up refreshed and beautifully bright looking.
Examples of photosensitive oils: lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, bergamot, tangerine, citrus fresh, stress away, peace and calming.
CARRIER OILS
Here’s a way to remember this one: carrier oils will CARRY the essential oil in it, like a vehicle taking the celebrity for a ride. Carrier oils are typically found in your kitchen, and Young Living makes their own, too, called V-6. It is a wonderful blend of these carrier oils: fractionated coconut oil, sesame seed oil, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, and olive oil.
When we make ointments and creams, we typically use hard cold press coconut oil, shea butter, or coconut butter to carry the essential oils.
Examples of carrier oils: olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil.
DILUTING
Because essential oils are highly concentrated, blending them with a carrier oil helps to both dilute the essential oil and disperse it onto and into the skin. This is super important for use with babies and little ones!
Newborn – 6 months: 1 drop essential oil to 1 Tbs carrier oil
6 months – 2 years: Dilute 1:4
2 years – 6 years: Dilute 1:3
6 years – 12 years: Dilute 1:2
Young Living has a full line of ‘pre-diluted’ oils made for children. They are in the KIDSCENTS line.
You will soon discover making rollerballs of your favorite combinations make them portable and ready whether you have a bug bite, head tension, tummy aches, stress, etc.
This is a new way of life, and you will soon wonder how you ever did life without these oils.
That is exactly how we feel.
What if there was a easy button to start simplifying your life?
Are you carrying stress walking through, a pandemic, adjusting to working from home, caring for an elderly parent, a special needs child, a consuming job, difficult relationship you are navigating?
It seems like we are always grasping for something to stay afloat….
In the meantime, we fall through; exhausted with one nostril above the waves.
(I have listened to the song ‘Oceans’ by Hillsong literally thousands of times). click to listen
Our own health suffers, our view is foggy, relationships suffer, marriage is strained as we juggle and cope.
We feel like we have been run over by a semi-truck a few times…
And we live life with an empty cup, trying to eek one more drop out of the cup.
Our friendships, relationships, conversations, are mostly centered around the weight of the latest storm we are in.
The situations on the front burner are sizzling.
We view everything through stress filled glasses.
Always reaching and grasping.
All the while our own knees are wobbling, and we are trying to support without ever feeling like “we’ve got this”
This IS our story. Is it yours?
Maybe this is how you feel... watch this
How long can you keep hanging on?
We are offering to come along side you, and walk with you in this journey, and help you to “remember to put your glass down.”
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