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Texas Hospital Utilizes The Power of Essential Oils, April 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:44:00 +0000

Members of the Young Living family know how important essential oils are to health and well-being.

Now patients in a Fort Worth, Texas, hospital are using the power of essential oils on a clinical level.

Nurse Susan Shields says that aromatherapy treatments are complimentary to a patient's medical treatment and serve to enhance healing practices. View the complete segment.

The Power of Essential Oils

Lavender Foaming Hand Soap

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:12:00 +0000

Lavender Foaming Hand Soap, the newest addition to Young Living's Lavender Signature Series, is a gentle, cleansing addition to our all-natural product line up. Infused with lavender essential oil, this fragrant hand soap is sure to be a household favorite. Purchase Lavender Foaming Hand Soap in the Lavender Signature Series Pack and Holiday Hand Care Kit gift packs, now available!

Lavender Signature Series Pack Item No. 4805
Whsl. $68.75 / Pref. Cust. $79.61 / Retail $90.46 / PV 68.75

Holiday Hand Care Kit
Item No. 4803
Whsl. $22.00/ Pref. Cust. $25.47/ Retail $28.95/ PV 22

Get the Lavender Foaming Hand Soap here!

Make Your Own Lavender Foot Scrub

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:24:00 +0000

Pretty pedicure time with our exfoliating lavender foot scrub.

Stir together 1/4 c. Dead sea salt or epsom salt, 1/4 c. Young Living V-6 Oil or unscented massage oil, and 3-6 drops Young Living lavender essential oil.

Mix well; pour into container.

Place a small amount in hand and scrub over feet that have soaked in warm water.

Rinse off and apply lavender lotion. (Painting toenails a pretty pink is optional, but highly recommended!)

More Rcipes for you Here!

Therapeutic-grade: The Young Living Standard

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:18:00 +0000

There is a significant difference between oils that simply smell good and those that are therapeutic-grade.

Independent laboratory testing proves that Young Living essential oils meet and often exceed industry requirements. And as stewards of nature's potent remedies, Young Living maintains higher internal standards built upon the magnitude of our own rigorous Quality Assurance requirements.

This standard is known as "therapeutic-grade".

In order to achieve therapeutic-grade classification, each essential oil must achieve the designation naturally, without excess manipulation and refinement, and meet specific criteria in four key areas: Plants, Preparation, Purity and Potency.

PLANTS: Young Living products are produced in exceptional soil, and harvested at exactly the right time.

PREPARATION: Honoring a strict commitment to respect and protect the time-honored methods of distillation, Young Living makes every effort to preserve "nature's living energy" in a manner as close to its natural state as possible.

Using pure mountain water free of additives, Young Living has a proprietary, stainless steel distillation process that uses low temperature and low pressure to better preserve plant properties, capture the pure essence of the plant, and preserve the quality of the oils.

PURITY: Achieved through the use of quality plants and meticulous preparation, and not through ultra-refinement, our finished product is 100% pure. Young Living essential oils are unadulterated, uncut, and free of chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals.

POTENCY: To guarantee our products exceed existing world standards and meet our own higher internal standards for potency, we analyze the finished oil's phytochemical profile to ensure it delivers optimal amounts of every key plant compound.

The result:

Young Living finest essential oils - unmatched worldwide!

Try Young Living Essential Oils and experience the difference!
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Welcome to the Aromatherapy Blog Carnival!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:14:00 +0000

Our Aromatherapy Blog Carnival is live!

Come and take part in the fun! Our first issue will be posted on March 15th. Already several articles have been posted. Don't miss out to advertise your website for free. Post your article today! Submission deadline is the end of the month!

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Coming Down With A Cold ...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:17:00 +0000

There are many different viruses that can contribute to the symptoms that are commonly associated with colds. According to the Higleys, several essential oils that can be used to help combat these symptoms include blue cypress and fir for aches and pains, and eucalyptus, ravensara and peppermint for nasal congestion and respiratory problems. These oils can be diffused or applied to forehead, temples, back of neck and chest, or place 4 drops in 1/2 cup of hot water and place nose and mouth over opening and breathe (Reference Guide for Essential Oils, page 356).

For a sore throat, "Dr. Penoel recommends applying a trace of melaleuca alternifolia to the tip of the tongue and swallowing. This works best when done immediately upon noticing a sore throat. Repeat every minute until the throat feels better. Then apply it behind the ears and down under the jaw line. After repeating this a few times (every 5-10 minutes), massage a couple drops on the back of the neck to relieve any blockage" (Reference Guide for Essential Oils, page 356).

My daughter was complaining of a sore throat. I put a drop of lavendula angustifolia in a glass of water and had her gargle. She rated her sore throat at a (4) out of a scale of 0 no pain to 10 very painful. She gargled three times with the lavender water. She left to run her errands. She called me ten minutes later [saying] that her sore throat was gone.
—Barbara Lemke, Wisconsin

Lavender & Bergamot combined in distilled water: I learned about this combination in the herbology course as a preventative to combat flu and cold during their ‘season’. It worked and smelled good too.
—Maria, California

Oregano [is] great when I feel the first sign of a cold or flu. One drop in a glass of water, and it prevents anything from taking hold. The taste is not good though!
—Suzanne, California

I use Thieves for colds, flu and if I feel like I am coming down with something. I also put a drop in water and gargle. My 5 year old granddaughter also will gargle with this.
—Barbara Lemke, Wisconsin

If I start to feel a cold or sore throat coming on I put a drop [of Thieves] under my tongue every 4 hours and I don’t get sick. I use it for disinfectant in the kitchen.
—Leler Murphy, Tennessee

Thieves works well when getting a cold. One time in particular when starting with a stuffed up nose and sore throat, a couple drops of Thieves dropped directly in the mouth which was immediately felt as the oil moved right to the sore spot in the throat. The Thieves oil brought on a tingling feeling there and within a half hour the throat felt perfectly fine. It’s important to catch symptoms immediately for fast and lasting relief.
—Karen Thomas, Pennsylvania

For more tips visit aroma-essence.com.

Wintertime Essentials

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:43:00 +0000

During the frigid winter months, there is always the potential for several unique health concerns that are common during this time of year to come about. The inclement weather tends to keep people indoors in crowded areas, where they are more susceptible to sharing viruses and bacteria. The cold, dry air can often lead to dry skin and chapped lips. And the shortened winter days with less sunlight can occasionally contribute to a depressed mood.

For each of the many wintertime problems, there are several common essential oil recommendations that can help prevent or ease the symptoms of these winter maladies.

Skin Care
With the cold dry air that is common during this time of year, there is always the potential for dry and/or chapped skin. To help alleviate chapped skin, D. Gary Young recommends using a blend of equal parts rosewood, patchouli and geranium placed in a body lotion (Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide, page 480).

Other oils that can be combined with lotion or vegetable oil for dry skin include davana, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon, neroli, patchouli, roman chamomile, rosewood and sandalwood.

Lavender oil is great for all around wellness. I use it on my face for winter wind burns.
—Jeanette Jolley, California, USA

Dry and cracked hands in the wintertime are a problem, so mixing a few drops of Lavender with hand lotion really helps keep them from cracking open and bleeding.
—Karen Thomas, Pennsylvania, USA

Dry/Chapped Lips
Cold, dry air can often lead to dry, cracked lips if steps are not taken to help prevent it. One natural solution is to blend a few drops of geranium and lavender oil, and to combine this with either a natural aloe vera gel, or in a natural lip-balm recipe. Other oils that can be used to care for the lips include German chamomile, lavender, lemon, and melaleuca (tea tree). It is also important to keep yourself well hydrated during this time of year.

For more tips visit aroma-essence.com.

Cold and Flu - 10 Things to Do

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:13:00 +0000

Like a cold, there are several different micro-organisms—typically viruses, but also bacteria and others—that can contribute to the symptoms we typically associate with the flu, or influenza. According to Shirley and Len Price, essential oils that are effective on influenza-causing viruses include rosewood, lime, lemon, cypress, eucalyptus (globulus and radiata), helichrysum, black pepper, ravensara, sage, clove bud, and thyme phenol (Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, pages 106-107).

To help treat the symptoms of influenza, D. Gary Young recommends mixing 1/4 cup Epsom salt with 2 drops Eucalyptus radiata, 6 drops frankincense, 3 drops helichrysum, 6 drops spruce, 15 drops ravensara, and 1 drop wintergreen, placing this in a hot bath while it is filling, then soaking in the bath until the water cools (Essential Oil Integrative Medical Guide, page 357).

"One Sunday after church a friend commented that I looked "exhausted." I thought that strange because I had gotten a good night’s sleep. I walked over to a meeting for a mission trip I would be participating in, and an hour later I started getting a headache and felt something happening to my throat. About 30 minutes later I knew I was coming down with the flu as the headache and sore throat intensified and I started feeling shaky.

Fortunately I had Peppermint, Oregano and Thieves in my truck, and as soon as I got in, I rubbed several drops of Oregano on my feet, rubbed Thieves on my neck and throat, and put several drops of Peppermint in my water and started drinking it. By the time I got home the headache and sore throat had lessened.

That evening and for the next several days I took by capsule a combination of Lemon, Mountain Savory and Oregano three times a day. While I could tell my body was fighting an infection (as indicated by my desire to take naps), the oils completely stopped the flu in its tracks and the headache and sore throat never returned."
—Kevin Dunn, California

"Thieves oil is a wonderful oil to use with feeling under the weather. I use it to fight off the flu with high temperatures. Usually within hours my temperature has gone down."
—Jeanette Jolley, California

To learn more about cold and flu remedies, visit aroma-essence.com and read the guide, Colds and Ful - 10 Things to Do.

Defense On The Go

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:54:00 +0000

With Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier, Thieves Wipes and Thieves Spray, you have the perfect Defense on the Go!

Banish Bacteria From Your Domain

"The average desk area in an office has 400 times more bacteria on it than the average toilet seat." (Charles Gerba, PhD, professor of microbiology, University of Arizona, Tucson)

Enough said? Periodic use of Thieves Wipes will make a big dent in the number of unwelcome visitors on your computer desk, keyboard and phone.

Take Thieves Wipes to the grocery store, too. I always give the grocery cart handle and seat a good once-over. After you've loaded your grocery in the car, make sure that all you are taking home is the groceries.

Apply a nickel-sized drop of Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier to the palm of your hand and rub until completely absorbed.

Now you can see how to begin your Zone of Protection, with help from the Thieves Family of Products. To get started today, try the Thieves Autoship Pack. You'll stock up at great savings.

Resource: Maria Schasteen is editor of aroma-essence.com, Nature's Most Trusted Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils Store.

Antimicrobial Action of Thieves Essential Oil

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:03:00 +0000

D. Gary Young developed the formula known as THIEVES essential oil blend. And now, today's scientists confirm that the same essential oils the robbers used during the medieval plague - Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus and Rosemary - are powerful antimicrobial agents.

Hundreds of Scientific Reports Confirm Antimicrobial Action of Essential Oils in Thieves Blend

"In recent years (1987-2001) a large number of essential oils and their constituents have been investigated for their antimicrobial properties ... in more the 500 reports. Essential oils of spices and herbs (Thyme, Oregano, Mint, Cinnamon, Sage and Clove) were found to possess the strongest antimicrobial properties among the many tested." (D. Kalemba; A. Kunicka. Current Medicinal Chemistry. Vol. 10, No. 10. pg. 813-829)

Thieves essential oil blend was proven to have a 99.96% effective rate against airborne bacteria, during rigorous testing at Weber State University, Ogden, Utah. (Essential Desk Reference. 2nd ed. pg. 123)

Now the power of Thieves can be found in over a doze products, from toothpaste and mouthwash to cleaning products, hand soaps, and even throat lozenges. The Thieves Family of Products offers safe, natural alternatives to toxic, mass-marketed personal and home care products.

Resource: Maria Schasteen is editor of aroma-essence.com, Nature's Most Trusted Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils Store.

Homemade Aromatherapy Valentine’s Day Gifts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:29:00 +0000

Stores and florists spend a great deal of time, money and effort promoting their products as perfect for Valentine’s Day. This is done for good reason as most people turn to commercially available products on Valentine’s Day to give a great gift to their loved ones.

However, with a little effort you may find you can give your partner a really great gift on Valentine’s Day which comes straight from your heart. This can be done in the form of a homemade gift. Despite what you may be thinking it does not take a great deal of time or talent to make these great gifts. This article will provide a few ideas for homemade gifts you can give to your loved one on Valentine’s Day.

A scrapbook is one of the most obvious homemade gifts you can give to your partner on Valentine’s Day. It is also one of the easiest homemade gifts you can make and also one of the gifts which is most likely to be greatly appreciated by your partner. This is a great combination if you want to give your partner a spectacular gift on Valentine’s Day. Of course, an aromatherapy scented scrapebook makes your gift go straight to the heart.

To make an aromatherapy scented scrapbook, start out by selecting the pictures you want to use in the scrapbook. You can select pictures of each of you individually, pictures of the two of you together, pictures of places the two of you have visited together or any combination of the pictures previously mentioned. Once you select a series of pictures you really like there will likely be an obvious theme for the scrapbook.

Once this theme emerges you can search for the scrapbook as well as accessories for the scrapbook such as stickers, ribbons or other graphics. Before you create your scrapebook, place the cardstock, pictures, ribbons, etc. in a plastic zipper bag together with a cotton ball to which you've added JOY essential oil scent. Keep the bag closed for a few days to infuse the materials. Finally, assembling the scrapbook is as easy as gluing the pictures and accessories to the page and putting everything together in an order which makes sense.

Homemade candles are another great gift you can give your partner for Valentine’s Day. Making candles is actually quite simple. You can find kits in craft supply stores which will not only include everything you need to make a great candle or two but also provide you with simple step by step instructions on how to melt the wax, insert the wick, pour the candle and allow the candle to set before releasing it from the mold. Also, there will likely be the opportunity to use dyes and perfumes to create a candle of a customized color and scent. When adding color or scent to a candle, care should be taken to add the dye or perfume at the appropriate time for the best results.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Resource: Maria Schasteen is editor of aroma-essence.com, Nature's Most Trusted Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils Store.

One Drop Of Peppermint Oil

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:30:00 +0000

Did you know: 25 cups of pepperming tea equals 1 drop of peppermint oil.

Skin Care With Age Refining Technology

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:06:00 +0000

Age Refining Technology is the art and science of skin care.

Young Living has added the incredible power of the essential oils of Frankincense and Sandalwood to their unique and patented A.R.T. Skin Care line for their ability to replenish DNA. Add the incredible power of the legendary NingXia Wolfberry Seed Oil, known for its superior moisturizing and skin conditioning properties, and you have the formula for a truly unique and effective skin care system.

The Ultimate Antiseptics

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:03:00 +0000

There are 12 Essential Oils that WIPE OUT desease-causing bacteria, molds and viruses, says Dr. Carolyn Demarco, MD. She says:

1. Germs contribute to heart disease.
2. Germs are a major cause of cancer.
3. Germs cause serious infection and inflammation.
4. Germs may make us fat.
5. Germs are everywhere. Your house is alive with miniature guests.

Diffusing essential oils is highly effective in killing infectious microbes. Only 12.5 mg (1/4 of a drop) of peppermint oil in a liter of air was effective in stopping germ growth. Essential oils - even when diluted - kill bacteria that antibiotics do NOT. Diffusing a blend of clove, cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus and rosemary oils killed over 99% of bacteria in 12 minutes. Learn more at aroma-essence.com.

Lavender - 'The Universal Oil'

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:22:00 +0000

Lavender has been called the 'universal oil' because it has been known to work wherever there is a need. It is most commonly used as a sedative, or to create a calming, peaceful atmosphere. It has also been known to help acne, burns, nausea, stretch marks, infections, wounds, headaches, bruises, sprains and tension. Steam distilled from flowering tops , Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia, CT Linalol) is truly a Universal Oil!

Aromatic Diffusers 101

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:47:00 +0000

With aromatherapy becoming more and more popular in the natural health scene, there are many models and types of diffusers available on the market today. A diffuser, by definition, is a device that puts essential oil vapor into the air. Which diffuser type is right for you? Let's review the different aromatherapy diffusers here.

Demand Essential Oil Quality!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:33:00 +0000

Unfortunately in the marketplace today most essential oils are nothing more than perfume quality. Young Living is dedicated to providing the best therapeutic-grade essential oils, because without a therapeutic quality, you are not going to get the results that you desire. And results speak for themselves.

Aromatherapy - The Gentle Art Of Transformation

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:36:00 +0000

Aromatherapy is a broad and expanding field that scientists are just beginning to explore. This treatment modality uses aroma through inhalation. It is well known that smell reaches and influences the deepest human instincts. When essential oils are diffused (see diffuser), and inhaled, the scent of nature not only delivers the calming benefits of fragrance, it also delivers the many physical, emotional, and mental benefits unique to essential oils. Read on

Get A Fresh Sweet-Smelling Breath

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:44:00 +0000

Would you like to have a Fresh Sweet-Smelling Breath, Strong Healthy Teeth, and a Sparkling White Smile for the Rest of Your Life? I have reviewed and highly recommend The Bad Breath Report by Tommy Kavanagh.

WARNING: Before You Buy Essential Oils

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 15:31:00 +0000

The consumer cannot tell the difference between brands of essential oils. There is no way to tell if an essential oil is a true therapeutic-grade essential oil or not. On the bottle you may read: all natural, 100% pure, even therapeutic-grade, when in fact scientific evidence begs different. Do not trust, but KNOW your essential oils company!

Discover The Fountain of Youth

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:01:00 +0000

From the ancient Egyptian search for immortality to Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon's quest for the fountain of youth, to today's scientists researching ways to Enhance Health, Conquer Disease and Prolong Life - The dream of capturing vitality and longevity in a bottle has been the pursuit of mankind for thousands of years!

The Seven Deadly Diseases And How You Can Avoid Them

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:44:00 +0000

Seven Deadly Diseases will kill 80% of our population. That's 8 out of every 10 people. These seven deadly diseases will send millions of people to an EARLY grave, not thousands, but millions. Listed in order of death rates they are ... Read on