Choices for Health

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noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Are You Young and Tired?

It amazes me how many people in their 20's and 30's complain of being TIRED and have NO energy! When I was that age (which has been some time ago, I won't say really how long), I never complained of being tired like people do today. And yes, I had children and a job. Now granted I think life is more stressful than it was 20-30 years ago. And people are busier, some even working two jobs to make ends meet.

As a matter of fact, people are so busy these days that they seldom cook meals at home and find themselves just grabbing something quick or eating too much fast food. I'm sure we all have at least heard what that can do to your health over time.

Plus, we live in an electronic world. Almost everyone has a cell phone, computer and other electronic devices they use either for personal use or on the job. Therefore, we are bombarded by a sea of electro-magnetic pollution that can drain your energy.

However, even with all we have to contend with today, if you are giving your body the nutrients it needs, you will NOT be going around constantly TIRED! Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc. are necessary to make hormones. Hormones are your youth. And, I would dare say the majority of people at least in the US have extremely low hormone levels. After all, the fastest growing clinics in the US are guess? Yes, fertility clinics! Why? Low hormones. Being tired is just ONE symptom of having low hormone levels. There are numerous more. If you are wondering about your hormone levels, you can always ask your doctor to order a hormone panel.

Personally, I decided to try Young Living's new Progessence Plus Serum. An all natural, USP-grade super-micronized progesterone from wild yam is melted in vitamin E and essential oils for optimal absorption. Studies indicate that limonene from frankincense and bergamot and menthol from peppermint can enhance substance penetration through the skin. And Progessence Plus does not require cycling of application sites.
For more information about Progessence Plus, CLICK HERE.

Now I am not suggesting that you just use the serum without improving your diet. You still need to do that for optimal health, But, the serum gives the body an added boost to make it's own hormones. And that's important. You WANT the body to make it's OWN hormones.

So, what has using Progessence Plus Serum done for me? Although my energy levels for my age was not terrible, the first thing I noticed was increased energy. My stamina is also better. I sleep better. But, the biggest thing was a reduction in facial hair. Where before I was tweezing a lot, I don't do it very often now. I have only been using the serum for a few weeks, so eventually I hope I won't have to tweeze at all.

Give Young Living's Progesssence Plus Serum a try. Being tired is terrible. But, being young and tired is worse!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:13:00 +0000

Controlling Blood Sugar Naturally

Blood sugar imbalance or Diabetes is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death in westernized countries today. Diabetes causes low energy and persistently high blood glucose.

Type I Diabetes usually manifests by age 30 and is often considered to be genetic. Type II Diabetes generally manifests later in life and may have a nutritional origin.

My husband has been a Type II Diabetic for 20 years. In that time, he was on medication for about 17 of those years. Even though he took some natural supplements in hopes of controlling his sugar without medication, it wasn't until he decided to increase his intake of NingXia Red to 4 oz. per day in addition to taking some essential oils like ocotea from the Amazon internally that he was able to accomplish that. Now I want to stress that he did not stop taking his medication all at once. It was a process, and you need to have a doctor that is willing to work with you. And fortunately, for us, we have a medical doctor that prefers the natural approach to health.

Very seldom do we ever eat or drink anything that contains lots of sugar. However, one day we decided to get a particular mocha drink we hadn't had for a long time. Needless to say, my husband's sugar shot up to 191. He decided to put 3 drops of Ocotea under his tongue. He re-checked his sugar level in 30 minutes and it had dropped to an amazing 101. That's powerful!!! The combination of NingXia Red and Ocotea essential oil has enabled him to be completely medicine free for over 3 years.

NingXia Red is a skillful blend of the NingXia wolfberry, blueberry, pomegranate, red raspberry, dark grapes and apricots together with the therapeutic grade essential oils of lemon and orange. It supplied his body with the nutrients he was missing including the essential polysaccharides, or 'good sugars'. And because it is in juice form, it is more easily assimilated. Among the polysaccharides (also known as "glyconutrients") NingXia Red also contains:

19 amino acids
beta carotene
zeaxanthin
beta sitosterol
essential fatty acids (EFA's)
Vitamin C
B Complex
Vitamin E
21 trace minerals (including the rare nutrient germanium)

Ocotea essential oil is extracted from the stem and leaves of the ocotea tree in Ecuador, and is related to the cinnamon species. This essential oil has an aroma that is different from any common cinnamon. Ocotea has the highest level of alpha- humulene of any essential oil.

According to The Essential Oil Desk Reference, the essential oils of coriander, fennel, dill, cypress, rosemary and clove can also be used to control blood sugar.
Make sure the essential oils you use are therapeutic grade, not perfume grade. Young Living is the World Leader in setting the standard for potency, purity and quality of essential oils.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:57:00 +0000

Home First Aid Kit

Every home should have a fully stocked home first aid kit. I prefer the natural avenue, so for me therapeutic grade essential oils are the obvious choice. They are very effective solutions to help deal with all sorts of bumps, bruises, cuts, scrapes, etc. especially in the summer.

If you have therapeutic essential oils, get familiar with all the uses they can have, so that when something comes up, you have a pretty good idea of which oil to use. However, in a pinch, if I didn't have the one recommended, I would go ahead and use what I have on hand and usually it will still do the job.

The reason essential oils are excellent to clean cuts and scrapes is because they possess antiseptic properties. If you are using a warm oil, such as oregano or cinnamon, you would want to dilute it before applying.

A few oils you should have in your First Aid Kit for Summer:

Peppermint - This is probably my most favorite essential oil. I drink water with a couple drops of peppermint in it. It is so energizing and refreshing. Always use essential oils in glass containers.

Temporary Fatigue or Lack of Energy: Peppermint is very stimulating. Inhale it & put a drop or 2 on your big toes. Put a couple drops of peppermint in water and drink it.

Heat Fatigue: Peppermint oil, rubbed on base of skull, inhaled, and added to drinking water.

For Digestion and Heartburn: Put a few drops in an empty capsule and take internally after a heavy meal. (Be sure you are using PURE essential oils for this.) Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.

Nausea or Motion Sickness: Put a drop of peppermint on your tongue, then on your hand and inhale it. Another way is to rub several drops of peppermint on the abdomen.

Headache: Put a couple of drops on the back of the neck
and on the temples, then in your hands & inhale.

Allergy and Cold Congestion: Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion.

Injuries: Apply peppermint oil immediately to bumps and bruises to relieve pain.

Cool off on a Hot Day: Drink a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water.
Poison Ivy or Poison Oak: Apply Peppermint oil on location neat or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil.
Poison Ivy - Help with Itching
1 cup of cold water
¼ cup of cider vinegar
9 drops of Lavender essential oil
3 drops of Peppermint essential oil
2 drops of Roman Chamomile oil
Blend well. Place in plastic bowl with tight sealing lid. This blend is great to keep cool in your refrigerator. Soak a washcloth in this solution to gently apply to area of skin
with the poison ivy.
Itching: Apply a drop of peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.
Insect Repellent: Add 10 drops of peppermint to a 4 oz. bottle of distilled water. This is my favorite insect repellent for working in the garden. It works wonders to keep the biting Deer Flies off. I have had no bites while using this simple formula. Be careful not to get any near your eyes.
Take the peppermint water and spray where insects enter your house.
Remove Ticks: Apply a drop of Peppermint oil on a Q-Tip, dot it on the tick. Wait for it to let go, then remove the tick.
To Kill Aphids: Add 4-5 drops of peppermint oil to 4 ounces of water and spray the plants.
Some Summer Uses for LAVENDER:
Burns and Sunburn - Apply 1-3 drops on burn location to cool tissue and reduce inflammation. Apply 3-6 times daily or as needed.
LavaDerm Cooling Mist is another option for sunburn. It has lavender & Aloe Vera.LavaDerm Cooling Mist #3249

After-Sun Healing Spray
½ cup distilled water
¼ cup aloe vera gel
8 drops of Lavender essential oil
2 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil
2 drops Geranium essential oil

Blend together and pour into a 12-16 ounce fine mist spray bottle. Spray skin if you have been over exposed to the sun. This is very healing and soothing to sunburned skin. Do not get any in eyes. Insomnia: Lavender is well known for its calming and sedative properties. Rub a couple drops on the back of the neck and shoulders. Rub a drop of lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow, then inhale.

Bee Sting or Insect Bite: Put a drop of lavender on the area to stop itching and reduce swelling.

Headaches: Lavender is good for headaches. Put a couple drops in your hand then inhale. Then rub a drop on your temples, the back of the neck across forehead or on location.
Allergies: Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies. Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
Mood Uplifting: Diffuse or put a couple drops in your hand and then inhale. Apply direct application. Lavender also helps PMS symptoms.
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak: Apply 2-3 drops of lavender oil to stop the itching and heal the skin.
Cuts, Scrapes and Other minor injuries: Cleanse & soothe cuts or scrapes.
First-Aid Spray
5 drops lavender
3 drops tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
2 drops cypress
Mix above oils thoroughly in 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add this to 8 ounces of distilled water and shake vigorously. Put in a spray bottle. Spray minor cuts and wounds before applying bandage. Repeat 2-3 times daily for 3 days. Complete the healing process by applying a drop or two of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil to the wound daily for the next few days.
Purification - This one is great for disinfecting cuts and scrapes. Also put on location whenever you have bee stings or other bug bites.
Thieves - This is one to have on hand for when cuts and scrapes get infected. I put Thieves on and layer AnimalScents, V6 or other carrier oil over it if it needs to be diluted.
Panaway, Helichrysum, or Deep Relief These are all pain relievers.
PanAway is a blend of wintergreen, which has an active principle similar to cortisone; clove, which contains eugenol, used synthetically by dentists to numb gums; peppermint, calming for nerves; and helichrysum, soothing to localized discomfort.

Many people have had relief from arthritis symptoms, sports injuries, sprains, muscle spasms, bumps and bruises. Apply on location for muscles, cramps, bruises, compress on the spine and Vita Flex points on the feet.
Headache - Rub a couple drops of PanAway on the back of the neck, on temples or forehead, inhale. Create a soothing compress by rubbing 1-3 drops of PanAway on location, cover with a warm cloth. Leave for 30 minutes.
Helichrysum is a good oil to have around to stop bleeding. I had an experience with this a while back when I cut myself. I didn't have straight helichrysum but I had Aroma Life which has helichrysum in it. I put Aroma Life on the cut and stopped the bleeding.

These are just a few ideas for your Home First Aid Kit.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Sun, 09 May 2010 20:17:00 +0000

Essential Oils Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

It's no surprise that yet another study points to the ability of essential oils to combat drug-resistant bacteria. This is one reason WHY I have been using essential oils like thyme, oregano and the Thieves blend. I have them on hand at all times in my natural medicine cabinet, because you never know who might need them.

Click here for the article.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:42:00 +0000

Essential Oils + Super C = Allergy Relief

This year has been extremely hard on people with allergies. Here in the Ohio Valley, the tree pollen count has been higher than in previous years. Even people who have not had allergies in the past are exhibiting symptoms, including myself. I am pretty symptom free during the day, but at night my throat gets really scratchy and even somewhat sore.

But, it’s my 8 year old grandson who really suffers with allergies. He started about two years ago in the spring. His eyes get red, watery and itch terribly. In fact, this year because the pollen count has been so high, he has been itching all over. In fact, the school called two days for them to pick him up because of it. It got so bad that my daughter took him to the doctor. She prescribed a child’s anti-histamine drug, but it really did not do much. He still had symptoms.

In the 2 previous years, we used essential oils like lavender to help with allergies and got very good results. So, we decided to do that again. We applied the oils on his feet morning and evening, and also on his chest and back. We diffuse the oils, lavender and the oil blend called R.C. at night in his room as well. I also added Young Living’s Super C chewable to boost the immunity. Vitamin C is also a natural anti-histamine. And so far he has been virtually symptom free.

As for me, I diffuse the same essential oils in my bedroom at night and do not have the scratchy sore throats anymore. I am so pleased the essential oils work and that we have options other than drugs that have side effects.
So, if you or anyone you know suffers with allergies, please let them know there are other options. This information may help them, so please pass it along.

And be sure to grab my F.REE 7 Day Email Mini Series on how to use essential oils daily!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:32:00 +0000

Lavender to the Rescue

While I was out of town over the weekend I suffered a nasty fall on concrete no less! My elbow was badly skinned and I literally had hunks of skin taken off two of my knuckles.

And if that wasn't bad enough, I injured and skinned my left knee. Needless to say, my elbow and knuckles were bleeding terribly. Really, I would not tell you this, other than the fact that I want you to know what you can do to literally stop bleeding almost instantly, in case something like this were to happen to you or someone else. I managed to sit up and grab my bottle of lavender essential oil from my purse, and I literally poured several drops on my injuries. Now I kid you not, within less than a minute the bleeding stopped. And that was without applying any pressure, which would have been very painful.

I did not realize how bruised my knee was until about an hour later. It started to get warm and a little red. So, I started applying the lavender oil again and also applied Young Living's Deep Relief Roll-On several times that day. I continued to apply the lavender oil several times on my elbow and knuckles throughout the day. Everything is healing up really nicely after just a couple days. I am continuing to apply the lavender oil to keep from scarring. Will keep you posted!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:54:00 +0000

Are Your Essential Oils Pure?

Are your essential oils pure? Why is that important? And how can you tell?
These are important questions especially if you use essential oils regularly.

If you are familiar with and use essential oils, then will probably know any book on aromatherapy will tout the effects of essential oils on a persons physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

One of the body's self-healing powers is it's ability to allow nutrients to penetrate the cell walls. In turn, this process allows such things as cleansing, detoxifying and increased blood circulation.

So, what does this have to do with essential oils? Pure essential oils are complex molecular structures containing more than 200 natural chemical constituents. These unique molecular structures give essential oils the ability to penetrate the cell walls, thus transporting oxygen, nutrients and so much more.

What then does 'pure' mean? According to the dictionary definition, 'pure' means 'free from adulterants and impurities'. That means the essential oil would contain NO chemical additives. Period.

Sadly though, most essential oils on the market in the U.S. today are chemical laden, highly adulterated and therefore lack therapeutic properties. And yes, even those in health food stores!

But, how do chemicals get into essential oils? One of the common ways is for producers to extend the oils by simply adding alcohol, propylene glycol, or acetate to the distilled essential oil. Oftentimes, chemicals are not actually added to the oil but chemical solvents are injected into the water in the boilers during the distillation process. Now you may be thinking, why would anyone add chemicals to nature's oldest medicinal substances to ruin the therapeutic value?

Other factors that effect the therapeutic value are the temperature, pressure and length of time the oils are distilled.. What about the land on which the plants are grown? Are chemical fertilizers and pesticides used?

Because pure therapeutic grade essential oils affect the whole person, both physically and psychologically, their very nature speaks volumes. Essential oils are the precious energy of plants, their life blood. So, it's about more than just the aroma or price. Most essential oils on the market are relatively cheap. And now you know why, at least to some degree. I highly encourage you to do your own research. Don't be afraid to question companies about the origins, extraction process and quality of the oils you purchase. Insist that your oils are extracted from organically grown plants, with no chemicals in the extraction process. Inquire as to the temperature, pressure and length of time during distillation. Make quality your focus and be serious about what you use to create wellness.

Take some time and investigate Young Living as well. Research our farming methods and distillation practices, etc. You will begin to see why Young Living Essential Oils is the World Leader in Essential Oils!

Young Living Organic Farm & Distillery

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:27:00 +0000

Essential Oils Don't Work

What? Carol Wickett saying essential oils don't work?

Yep! That's what I said several years ago.

But, why would I say that after 6 years of preaching the value
of therapeutic grade essential oils?

Simple...the oils I used at the time didn't give me the results
I was looking for...plain and simple?

They smelled good to me then (but at the time my nose was
only accustomed to perfume smells), and that's as far as it went.

I tried various oils from health food stores for various problems...
with little or no results. So, as far as I was concerned, essential
oils didn't work!

Then about 6 years ago, my left ear stopped up literally overnight.
I could not hear out of it for almost a year. Needless to say since
natural healing was a major part of my life, I tried everything I knew
to correct it with no success. I even went to doctors which I seldom do
because to be honest after several months, I was going PHOBIC!

Not surprising to me, allopathic medicine did nothing for the problem.
In fact, the medicines, etc. made it worse!

So, when a friend said, "have your tried peppermint oil", my reply was...
"that stuff doesn't work".

But, because they were kind enough to send me a sample and told me
how to use it, my ear UNSTOPPED in three days!

Yes, UNSTOPPED!! Now mind you, I thought this was completely
coincidental and was waiting for my ear to stop back up any minute.
But when it didn't, I was completely shocked.

When I found out the oil was from Young Living Essential Oils...
I had to know what was so different about them. Why did they work
when the others didn't?

To my amazement, I learned all oils are not created equal. That most all
essential oils on the market today in the U.S. are perfume grade, and
therefore do not possess any healing properties because of the farming and
distilling methods.

It has been more than 6 years now and the health experiences and benefits
have not stopped for me and my family and friends.

Young Living Essential Oils is a daily part of our life. I can't even imagine
being without the oils.

So, with that, I ask you, don't take my word. Prove to yourself that
Young Living is the World Leader in essential oils!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:38:00 +0000

Natural Tips for Better Sleep

Is it hormonal? emotional? ill-health?foods? medications? mental stress and worry?breathing difficulties? tense muscles or pain?the person next to you?

There are so many possible factors that can be attributed to sleep disorders.

And there are just as many or more medication-based "answers" to this problem that work for some people some of the time.

If this is a problem for you then one of the best things to do is begin by taking your own inventory.

Make a list of what in your life is making you feel out of balance and track that daily for a few days. Notice if its an ongoing situation that could be disturbing your sleep.

This process helps you to focus in on yourself and start paying attention to things in your life and body that you might not have noticed before. Some imbalances can be contributing to your problem.

Here are some natural sleep aids and tips that can help you snooze the night through:

--Keep your bedtime routine consistent
--Make your bedroom as comfortable as possible

-eliminate clutter
-remove televisions, computers, phones, unnecessary lighting
--Wear pure cotton (organic is best) sleepwear
--Have comfortable pillows
--Take a Lavender Bath
-a few drops of St. Marie's Lavender in your tub!
--Eliminate Caffeine and Sugar after 12 noon
--Put essential oils on your feet before you get into bed
--Use a Sleep Affirmation:
"I will sleep deeply and peacefully, to awake in the morning fresh and full of energy"

Use RutaVaLa (#3419)

Or Sleep Essence (#4760) - SleepEssence contains four
powerful Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils
that have unique sleep-enhancing properties in a softgel capsule. Combining lavender, vetiver, valerian, and Ruta graveolens essential oils with the hormone melatonin - a well known sleep aid. SleepEssence is a natural way to enable a full night's rest.

Caution: Do not operate heavy machinery for 8-10 hours after
using.

Try Sleep Essence or RutaVaLa Today!!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:43:00 +0000

5 Oils You Need in your Anti Stress Arsenal

These days it seems people are dealing with more than the usual amount of stress. We all have things that we are dealing with on a personal level besides the things going on in the world these days. The world is fast paced and full of stressful things. The economy is just one thing that adds a lot of stress to people's lives.

Prolonged exposure to stress can have a negative physical impact on our body. It contributes to inflammation, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and a lots of other things.

Natural methods to reduce stress are always the best option. Exercise it one excellent way to reduce stress, but my favorite way to deal with stress is essential oils.

Actually, this is the reason I have been involved with Young Living for 13 years. I was extremely depressed when I first heard about the oils. I was depressed because of financial issues and it was Abundance oil that lifted me out of extreme depression. Abundance oil is ALWAYS on my anti-stress list.
My Top 5 Anti-Stress Oils:

1. Abundance (#3300) - This is a very mood uplifting oil, especially related to money issues. Abundance has an attracting energy and attracts good things to you. Especially in these economic down times, I recommend this oil.

Put on hands and inhale. Also on wrists, bottom of feet.

NOTE: The next 2 oils are part of Young Living's promotion this month. Get Joy and Stress Away free with an order of 175 PV during March.

2. Joy (#3372) - an exotic, luxurious blend that produces an uplifting magnetic energy and brings joy to the heart. When worn as cologne or perfume, Joy exudes an alluring and irresistible fragrance that inspires romance and togetherness. When diffused, it can be refreshing and uplifting. It is also very helpful with PMS mood swings.

3. Stress Away Roll-On (#4472) - This unique blend of
vanilla, lime, copaiba, and other pure essential oils relieves daily stress, encourages relaxation, and reduces nervous tension.

Stimulating to the mind & calming to the nerves,

Stress Away

high levels of alpha humalene, ocotea can help combat the negative effects of stress on the body.

Apply generously to wrists, temples, neck, or any desired
area as needed.
4. Ruta VaLa (#3419) - promotes relaxation of the body and mind. It helps ease tension and relieve stress. The blend helps overcome negative feelings while encouraging a positive attitude and comfort. Acts as a relaxant for the body and mind and counters stressed nerves.

* Rebalances energy to improve vigor during daily activities
* Reduces inhibitions and minimizes stressful situations
* Induces quality sleep

How to Use RutaVala:
-l5-20 drops in water or caps.(although some people feel
effect with just 2 to 3 drops in water)
-bottom of feet
-back of neck
-breathe
-put on temples
--Use with raindrop, massage, auricular application.
5. Valor (#3429) - This oil is really good for balancing emotional and electrical energies within the body, giving you courage, confidence, and self-esteem.

These are just 5 oils for reducing stress. There are actually many more Young Living Oils that help with stress.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:33:00 +0000

Essential Oils - Nature's Powerful Anti - Viral Weapons

Science is really starting to acknowledge the value of the healing substances found in essential oils. Clinical research has shown that essential oils are highly anti-viral and anti-infectious. In 1995, Dr. Jean C. Lapraz discovered that here are two essential oils in which no bacteria or virus could survive. This is a significant breakthrough since there are so many life threatening viruses and drug resistant bacteria. A recent study done at Weber University has proven that four essential oils will kill 100% of the bacteria and virus in any room where they are diffused.

Doctors once predicted antibiotics would vanquish infectious diseases. But the bugs are rapidly overwhelming today's medicines. Bacteria naturally evolve to avoid antibiotics, a process first spotted just five years after penicillin's debut in the 1940's. But resistance appears to have speeded up in the last decade, largely because antibiotics are being overused giving the germs more chance to mutate.

Dr. Valnet points out that pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria do not become resistant to essential oils as they do to modern-day synthetic antibiotic drugs. He states, "Infectious microbes do not appear to be accustomed to the essential oils as they do to the many forms of treatment using antibiotics."

One reason virus and bacteria cannot mutate with the essential oils is because of the chemical constituents that make up essential oils. One essential oil can have anywhere from 200-800 chemical constituents. It is impossible for a virus to mutate and adapt to that many chemical constituents. Drugs are made by isolating one or two constituents. A virus can easily mutate and adapt to the drug, making it useless.

In tests conducted in France by Professor Griffin, Director of the French Police Toxicology Laboratory, the antiseptic effect of a blend of essential oils---including pine, thyme, peppermint, lavender, rosemary, cloves and cinnamon---was studied in order to test the ability of the oils to purify the air of harmful disease-causing bacteria. First, Professor Griffon set up a number of Petri dishes approximately 15 cm from ground level in an open room, allowing them to stand for 24 hours, the germs from the air being collected naturally as they settled into the open Petri dishes. After 24 hours he analyzed the dishes, finding them to contain 210 colonies of various microbes, including numerous molds and staphylococci. He then sprayed the mixture of essentials oils in the form of an aerosol into the air in the room. After 15 minutes, only 14 colonies of microorganisms out of the original 210 were left. Importantly, ALL of the potentially harmful disease causing molds and staphylococci had been killed within the first 30 minutes.

In another French experiment, the number of pathogenic microorganisms in various locations were measured. In a forest, there were found to be five pathogenic microorganisms in the air for every one cubic meter.
In an average apartment, there were found to be 20,000 microbes in the air per cubic meter. In public stores, there were found to be nine million microbes in the air per cubic meter. According to Dr. Valnet, when an inquisitive doctor put some of the microbe-laden air from the hospital into a flask containing just a few drops of essential oils, 40% of the microbes were destroyed in only 20 minutes, 80% in an hour, and 100% in nine hours!

As today's growing plague of pathogenic, antibiotic resistant bacteria, mutating viruses, infectious fungi and disease causing parasites are becoming more and more of a threat, it is comforting to know we can have such powerful weapons as therapeutic grade essential oils. Every family needs to know about them!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:25:00 +0000

Traumatic Events and Essential Oils

Everyone has had a traumatic event at some time or another. It can be anything from a death of a friend or loved one, an accident or injury, an illness, loss of a job, divorce, and it can go on and on.
On thing I really love about essential oils is the way they can ease depression that can accompany
these events within just a few minutes. I have seen first hand how essential oils helped someone out of suicidal depression after their son was killed in an accident. That's powerful!
Just the stress of everyday life can eventually take a heavy physical and emotional toll on a person.
In dealing with my own stress, I use Peace and Calming (the name says it all), Joy for grief, Valor for courage, Christmas Spirit (it's my favorite "happy oil"), White Angelica (for negative emotions), B Complex and Endoflex (for the adrenal glands which can be affected by stress), all from Young Living Essential Oils.

Other Oils That help With Stress and Depression
All the citrus oils are uplifting and mood elevating. Please be aware that all of the citrus oils have the potential to cause sun sensitivity. Do not apply to the skin and then expose yourself to ultraviolet rays, whether outside, with a tanning bed, or in any other form, for at least 12 hours.

I like to diffuse citrus oils in my diffuser when I am feeling depressed. When diffusing oils, use a COLD diffusing method. Never heat your therapeutic grade oils. Heating destroys the therapeutic qualities. If you don't have a cold diffuser, you can put some oil on a cotton ball or tissue. You can even mix oil in a spray bottle with water and spritz in the air.

Orange oil is a wonderful "happy oil." It is great to use when you have a group of cranky people in the house. It is very difficult to be depressed when the air is full of the scent of orange. My absolute favorite for lifting the mood is the oil of Christmas Spirit. Christmas Spirit has orange and cinnamon. It smells absolutely wonderful and can lift your mood almost instantly.

If you are having trouble sleeping, try lavender or Peace and Calming. I put lavender over my heart, then rub some into my hands and inhale deeply. You can diffuse it or put a couple drops on your pillow too. I also sometimes do this with Peace and Calming. I carry several anti-depression oils with me so I can share with others who are having a difficult time dealing with stress.

Traumatic events are inevitable at some point in life. And everyday stress is always there. Combat it naturally with plant medicine...essential oils!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:14:00 +0000

Are Essential Oils a Cure for Monster Bacteria like MRSA?

by David Stewart, PhD

MRSA (pronounced "murr - sa") is an acronym for "Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus." While Staphylococcus aureus is a common and relatively harmless inhabitant in the nasal passages of 25-30% of people, the MRSA form of staphylococcus is not so benign and once entrenched it does not go away. MRSA is a monster bacteria created by the medical use of man-made antibiotics and antibacterial agents employed principally in hospitals. It was first detected in the 1960s, only a few years after a new semi-synthetic form of penicillin (Methicillin) was introduced.

Hospitals are where this germ originated and is still where it is principally found. However, since 1982 MRSA has been found outside of hospitals, first detected among drug users in Detroit. Since then it has worked its way into other parts of the community, including playgrounds and gymnasiums. Thus, we not only have HA-MRSA or "Hospital Acquired MRSA" but also CA-MRSA or "Community Acquired MRSA."

The portion of staphylococcal infections in the U.S. due to MRSA has risen steadily at an ever-increasing rate from 2% in 1974 to 63% in 2004. Once MRSA has been acquired, it is usually remains with the infected individual for life and can be fatal. Medical science has no effective treatment for MRSA infections.

A Relative Contracts MRSA

As a case in point, I have a relative, a retired career military man, who accompanied his wife to a hospital for some routine tests for her (not him). He had a small open scratch on his leg. During his visit, he acquired HA-MRSA through that small scratch. His leg swelled up and became inflamed. To date, no treatment has worked in stopping the spread of the bacteria in his body. It has now infected his entire leg and has worked up into his groin. He has been hospitalized more than once for treatments, all of which have been ineffective. It has been five years since his fateful visit to the hospital with his wife and he still carries the infection, which is slowly spreading.

I mentioned the possibility of essential oils to him, but he is a relative of mine and, as many of you have experienced, we have no credibility with our relatives. (Mark 6:4) He is also a devout believer in allopathic medicine. Having a Cadillac insurance program from being a veteran, he is content to keep receiving free medical treatment, even though it is not working. Unless he eventually resorts to a non-allopathic solution, he will most likely suffer from this infection for the rest of his life and, perhaps, even succumb to it.

Will Medical Science Find a Solution to MRSA?

Since the pharmaceutical approach to resistant strains of bacteria is to develop stronger and stronger antibiotics, there a pharmaceutical solution is not likely to ever be found because any antibiotic stronger than Methicillin would be more likely to kill the patient than the bacteria. Vancomycin is another antibiotic nearly equal in potency to Methicillin, but it, like Methicillin, can also be lethal to the patient and has not been found effective against MRSA.

Since it was the plethora of man-made antibiotics and antibacterial agents employed since the 1950's that were the creators of MRSA and other resistant strains of bacteria in the first place, it is not likely that any medicine synthesized in a laboratory will ever be a solution. In fact, additional more powerful man-made drugs would most likely result in giving birth to even more virulent microorganisms. MRSA is a Frankenstein of the Medical System's own creation. The solution to MRSA must come from outside the medical paradigm.

Are Essential Oils Effective Against MRSA?

Since Modern Medicine has no cure for MRSA and is, in fact, the cause of MRSA, the most likely means to combat MRSA is essential oils, which are among the most versatile and effective antimicrobial agents known. Not only do essential oils have powerful antibacterial properties without side effects, they are also incapable of producing resistant strains of bacteria as synthetic pharmaceuticals do.

There are two reasons essential oils do not and cannot create resistant strains of bacteria:

(1) Essential oils are extremely complex, comprised of hundreds of compounds, while laboratory-produced medicines are simple, usually consisting of only one or two active ingredients. Thus, bacteria have less difficulty in breaking the codes of a man-made medicine than in attempting to form a resistance to a natural medicine like an essential oil.

(2) Furthermore, essential oils are never twice the same while every batch of a pharmaceutical drug is always the same, reproduced with laboratory exactness. Hence, with repeated exposure to the same identical drug, bacteria eventually figure out its toxic properties and develope resistance. However, since essential oils are never identical from year to year, even if bacteria did figure out an oil's effective components in a given year, they would have to start all over with the next crop.

The reason essential oils are not exactly duplicatible is because they are products of the vagaries of nature. The essential oils of a plant vary to adjust to their environment, just as human blood adjusts from morning to evening, from season to season, and from climate to climate. A plant's oils are actually different from morning to night each day and from week to week throughout the growing season. Furthermore, the growing environment for a plant is never the same year to year. Some years are warmer than others, some cooler, some with more rain, some less, and if you compare the same species grown in different latitudes, altitudes, climates, and soils, you get even greater variations.

A basil plant will always produce a basil oil with the same suite of compounds, but from year to year and place to place, the relative proportions of the hundreds of compounds comprising basil oil will be different. Essential oils are like fine wines. Since no two years are the same, neither are two year's wines the same even from the same vinyard. That is why vintners put dates on their bottles, since each year's wine will a little different in taste, color, and fragrance.

Therefore bacteria will never figure out nor become resistant to an essential oil because they are too complex and because they are always changing. Man-made medicines are temporary, but God's medicines are forever. Hospitals used to use the Oil of Onycha (Styrax benzoin) dissolved in alcohol (called Tincture of Benzoin) as their most effective antiseptic and antibacterial agent to cleanse and sanitize their wards.
If hospitals and medical doctors would have continued to use natural agents like Onycha, we would not have resistant strains of bacteria, such as MRSA, to threaten us today.

The Versatility of R.C.

R.C. Oil Blend has been applied successfully for pneumonia, for dissolving calcium deposits in joints, and to stop snoring, although its primary purpose is to relieve "Respiratory Congestion." That is what the initials, "R.C.," stand for. RC has been effective with many forms of congestion including colds, bronchitis, sore throats, sinusitis, coughs, lung infections, and respiratory allergy symptoms. However, in a series of laboratory tests at the Young Living Laboratory and Weber State University in Utah (See citation below), of 91 single essential oils and 64 essential oil blends, while Lemongrass was found to be the most effective single oil, R.C. was found to be the most effective blend.

Seventy-eight of the 91 single oils tested showed measurable inhibitory activity against MRSA. The top ranking oils, in descending order of effectiveness, were Lemongrass (Cymbopogen flexuosus), Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora), Mountain Savory (Satureja montana), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum), and Melissa (Melissa officinalis). The most effective single oil, Lemongrass, completely inhibited all MRSA growth on the test plate.

Since Tincture of Benzoin (containing Oil of Onycha) used to be the principal antibacterial cleansing agent used in hospitals, as mentioned above, it would be interesting to see how Onycha measures up in killing the MRSA bacteria. Unfortunately, this study of 91 single oils did not include Onycha.

Fifty-two of the 64 blends tested showed measurable inhibitory activity against MRSA. The top three ranking oils, in descending order of effectiveness, were R.C., Motivation, and Longevity. The most effective blend, R.C., also completely inhibited all MRSA growth on the test plate.

R.C. is a blend of 10 species, including three species of Eucalyptus, as follows: E. globulus, E. radiata, E. citriodora, Myrtle (Myrtus communis, not Lemon myrtle), Pine, Spruce, Marjoram, Lavender, Cypress, and Peppermint. The Power of R.C. in combating MRSA is far beyond any of its individual constituents. In fact, two of the constituent oils (E. globulus and Myrtle) both scored zero in their ability to inhibit MRSA growth. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of R.C. as a blend was almost triples the effectiveness of the most powerful ingredient, which was Peppermint oil. This finding dramatically illustrates the power of oil blends over many oil singles. An oil blend usually has capabilities not manifested by any of its components, which is why blends are preferred by most aromatherapists for healing applications.

The same was true of Motivation, the second most effective blend. Motivation contains only four single oils: Roman Chamomile, Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Lavender. Ylang Ylang, alone, had no inhibitory effect on MRSA whatsoever while the other three ingredients all scored less than half as effective as the combination of all four. Thus, the power of Motivation against MRSA was found to be greater than that of any of the individual species comprising the blend.

It is also interesting to note that the three most effective blends (R.C., Motivation, and Longevity) contained none of the five most effective single oils (Lemongrass, Lemon Myrtle, Mountain Savory, Cinnamon Bark, Melissa).

Can the Whole be Deduced from its Parts?

The conclusion is that one cannot deduce the properties of an oil blend from a knowledge of its components. Additional properties will always manifest in a blend that are not demonstrated by any of the singles that comprise it, while many properties of the singles do not manifest in the blend. This is why effective blends must be formulated intuitively and not by logic. All of Young Living's blends were formulated by Gary Young, all by intuition, some even by way of intuitive dreams.

The same principle is true of single oils in that one cannot deduce the properties of an essential oil by knowing the properties of its individual compounds as isolates. Attempting to do so would be like trying to deduce the taste and texture of a chocolate cake from the taste and textures of the individual ingredients, viz. white flour, shortening, sugar, salt, eggs, baking powder, bitter cocoa, and vanilla extract. This is why scientific studies on the properties of isolated single compounds of an oil do not reveal the nature of the oil and why knowledge of a single oil does not reveal the nature of a blend containing that oil.

This principle is true even to the extent that a compound that is highly toxic alone can be safe, non-toxic, and therapeutic when occurring as an ingredient in an essential oil. Many aromatherapists who fear certain oils have been trained in a school that teaches the fallacy that properties of isolated compounds studied in laboratories apply to the natural oils in which they are found. Thus, many aromatherapists avoid perfectly safe and therapeutically effective oils because a laboratory has found one or more compounds in the oil that, by themselves, are harmful.

It is this fallacy upon which many aromatheray books post lists of "forbidden oils, never to be used in aromatherapy for any purpose." These taboo lists include perfectly good oils like cinnamon, clove, basil, oregano, mountain savory, birch, wintergreen, cassia, tansy, pine, and even benign oils like vanilla. Of course, adulterated oils improperly distilled and grown with chemicals and insecticides can possess toxic properties. However, if one uses only Young Living oils, which are pure, unadulterated, properly grown, and properly distilled, one need not worry about toxicity.

It is interesting to note that Thieves Blend, which is a favorite antimicrobial blend that has been shown to be effective against a variety of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi, is not particularly effective against MRSA. In fact, it is less than half as effective as R.C. This is surprising since Thieves contains Cinnamon Bark oil, which is one of the top three effective singles against MRSA. Yet Thieves, as a blend, was only about half as effective as Cinnamon Bark oil alone.

Practical Implications

The data cited here were all done in vitro in a laboratory on cultures of MRSA on test plates. While most of the oils tested are considered by the FDA as "GRAS" (Generally Regarded as Safe) for oral ingestion, no essential oil has been approved by the FDA for human use to treat a disease. The data definitely show promise for the possible treatment or prevention of MRSA infections, more promise than anything medical science has been able to find thus far. Furthermore, applying Lemongrass or R.C. has no negative side effects like antibiotics and no toxicities to humans like synthetic antibacterial agents.

So how can you make practical use of the research cited above? For one thing, if you are going to visit a hospital or spend time in a hospital, cover the soles of your feet with R.C. or Lemongrass. Rub one or both of these oil on your hands as an "antimicrobial oil glove" so that when you touch doorknobs, hospital furniture, elevator buttons, or public telephones, there will be a thin oil barrier between you and any possible MRSA contamination. MRSA is primarily spread by contact and not as an airborne pathogen. You might exercise the same precautions as in a hospital visit when visiting a public gymnasium where you are sharing workout equipment with strangers. Then when you go home, diffuse R.C. or Lemongrass, scrub your hands, and face with soap to minimize any exposure you may have had with invisible MRSA microbes.

Better to avoid going into a hospital altogether, if possible. Hospital personnel and pastors who regularly visit hospitals are at particular risk, not only to themselves, but also to their families since they can potentially carry MRSA into their homes.

If you do acquire a MRSA infection, realize that the medical profession can do little, if anything, to help you. However, you can safely apply R.C. or Lemongrass locally at the site of the infection and in any other way deemed advisable, even internally. Additional research is going to be required to determine the extent to which essential oils can prevent and/or cure MRSA infections in humans. At this time, Lemongrass and R.C. have demonstrated the greatest promise of all possibilities in combating the spread of MRSA and of bringing relief to those who have already contracted it.

Personally, if I were to be diagnosed with a MRSA infection circulating in my body, I would head for Gary Young’s clinic in Ecuador where essential oils can be administered intravenously. This is the only place in the world where essential oils are administered directly into the blood stream. I would request an I.V. containing a suspension of R.C. and/or Lemongrass oil. The clinic routinely administers oils such as Frankincense, Helichrysum, and Thieves intravenously, but to my knowledge an R.C.I.V. has never been administered to date. But if my system was found infected with MRSA, I would be willing to be the first to receive one.

Thanks to the Researchers

The scientific data cited in this article are published in an article entitled, Inhibition of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) by Essential Oils in the Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 23:444-449, (2008). This journal is published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

The research was carried out, compiled, and reported by Sue Chao, Gary Young, Craig Oberg, and Karen Nakaoka as a collaborative project between the Young Living Laboratory, Lehi, Utah, and Weber State University, Ogden, Utah. The publication of this research is the first step toward FDA approval of essential oils in MRSA prevention or therapy.

This type of research is highly hazardous to those who engage in it since you are working closely with a potentially deadly microbe or one that can infect you for life. Great precautions must be taken to minimize any possibility of infection among the researchers and laboratory staff. I want to personally thank the individuals named above who took a risk on behalf of humanity to provide us with this valuable information.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:39:00 +0000

Aches & Pains + Idaho Balsam Fir = Magic

Idaho Balsam Fir is one of my favorite oils. Besides the fact that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the smell, it is useful for so many things.
Idaho Balsam Fir is grounding, stimulating to the mind and relaxing to the body. The simple inhalation of Balsam Fir is shown to reduce cortisol levels by 40%.
Idaho Balsam Fir has also been helpful for many to relieve pain in overworked or tired muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. Many people find that it helps with back pain. Also used for burns, cuts, aches and pains, arthritis discomfort and respiratory conditions (asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, chronic coughs, sore throat, colds, and flu).

Young Living distills Idaho Balsam Fir in January when the weather is bitter cold. The reason is that the trees have a higher oil content during the coldest weather. The oil acts as an antifreeze to protect the tree from cold and to prevent the needles falling off the tree.

This is a testimonial to Young Living, that they could be more comfortable doing that work in the warmer days of summer, but choose instead to put their own comfort and safety aside, to get the most benefits from the oil. Gary truly is an expert in his field and the reason why we can be assured that we are getting the best quality oils on the planet! A lot of essential oil companies don't even know their suppliers or the chemical properties of the oils.
When Gary started producing Balsam Fir he noticed that the crew working on the mountain would get grouchy and used bad language. The crew running the chipper and distilling the oil had an entirely different mood. Since they were inhaling the oil, they had a happy pleasant attitude.
Observing the different attitudes between the two crews, Gary decided to switch the crews so the crew working at the top of the mountain would work with distilling for a while. Then he noticed that the same thing again. The ones distilling were calm and happy.
What we can learn form this is that Idaho Balsam Fir oil is great for the emotional state.

From the Essential Oils Desk Reference, 4th Edition:
Botanical Family : Pinaceae (pine)
Plant Origin: Bonner's Ferry, Idaho
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from Leaves (needles) and branches

~ Beta Pinene (14-24%)
~ Camphene (13-20%)
~ Limonene (13-20%)

ORAC: 20,500 u TE/100g

Historical Data:
The fir tree - a tree commonly used as a christmas tree today - has been prized through the ages for its medicinal effects and ability to heal respiratory conditions and muscular and rheumatic pain.
Medicinal Properties: Anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory
Uses: Throat/lung/sinus infections, fatigue, arthritis, rheumatisms, urinary tract infections, scoliosis/lumbago/sciatica. Great for the nervous system. Digestive/elimination system, and Glandular/hormonal system.
Fragrant Influence: grounding, stimulating to the mind and relaxing to the body.

Application: Dilute 1 part EO with 1 part VO; (1) apply 2-4 drops on location or use neat in Raindrop Technique; (2) chakras/Vita flex points; (3) directly inhale; (4) diffuse or (5) take as a dietary supplement.

Yes, Idaho Balsam Fir is Magic in a bottle!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:16:00 +0000

Why Young Living?

I wasn't looking for a home-based business when I found Young Living Essential Oils. But because of a health issue I had going on for a year that was not being helped by allopathic medicine or any alternative methods I used, I was led to try simple peppermint oil. And this was against my will at first, I must admit, because I had used perfume grade essential oils before with no results like this. So, reluctantly, I used it and was delighted that my issue was completely gone in three days. That led me on a journey to find out what made this company different from others and the rest is history. So now here are some of the other reasons I chose Young Living Essential Oils as a home business.

Young Living has a 15 year Proven Track Record of Ever-Increasing Stability, with World-Renowned Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Nutrition, Personal Care Products, and Other Unique Solutions for Longevity With Vitality.
Young Living is the Largest North American Distiller of Organically Grown Certified Therapeutic Grade A Essential Oils, with a Global Presence in over 20 Foreign Markets.
Young Living offers Exclusive Products that Everyone Needs, No One Else Has, and Rank Among the Highest Consumable Products in the world.
Young Living is The Largest Importer of the Coveted Chinese NingXia Wolfberry-Whose Research With Immune-Supporting, Anti-Aging, and Anti-Cancer Activities is Published in the Journal Of The American Nutraceutical Association.
Young Living Offers what Baby-Boomers Seek: Enhanced Image, Optimal Health, and High-Energy Fitness.
Young Living Developed A.R.T., The First, All-Natural, Essential-Oil-Enhanced Age Refining Technology Skin Care System that Significantly Reduces Signs Of Aging. A.R.T. is Unique Because It Combines the Technology Of DNA Recovery Enzymes with Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils to Create a Synergy Not Found in Other Anti-Aging Products.
Young Living has emerged as a Leader in the Home-Based Business Marketplace, with Rewards and Compensation Enhancements among the Highest in the Industry.
Young Living is The First Company To Combine Therapeutic Grade A Essential Oils With Dietary Supplements.
Young Living Experienced Tremendous Sales Growth During The Past Seven Years.
Young Living fits the Perfect Profile for a 21st Century Network Marketing Model. Trend Research expert, Faith Popcom, Predicted that "Aromatherapy Would Emerge As One Of The Most Popular Wellness Trends, and that The Use Of Aromatic Oils Would Be Part Of Almost Every Home By The 21st Century". Only Young Living affords the Industry true, Therapeutic Grade A Essential Oils.
Young Living is a Powerful Presence In Today's Global Marketplace, with a Compelling Business Opportunity to Empower Individuals To Take Control of their Health and Financial Future!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:04:00 +0000

Are Your Essential Oils Therapeutic Grade?
From Gary Young's Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide -2003

"One of the most reliable indicators of essential oil quality is the
AFNOR (Association French Normalization Organization
Regulation) or ISO (International Standards Organization)
certification. ISO has set standards for therapeutic-grade essential
oils adopted from AFNOR. This standard is more stringent and
differentiates true therapeutic-grade essential oils from similar
oils with inferior chemistry.

   The AFNOR standard was written by a team headed up by the government-certified
botanical chemist, Herve Casabianca PhD, while working with several analytical
laboratories throughout France. Dr. Casabianca introduced these standards into North
America when he collaborated with me at Young Living Essential Oils in 2000. During
that collaboration, the Young Living chemistry laboratory and GSI chromatograph were
calibrated to recognized European standards.
   Dr. Casabianca recognized that the primary constituents within an essential oil had to
occur in certain percentages in order for the oil to be considered therapeutic. He combined
his studies with research conducted by other scientists and doctors, including the Central
Service Analysis Laboratory certified by the French government for essential oil analysis.
As a result, many oils that are listed as therapeutic-grade such as frankincense or lavender
can be checked to see if they do indeed meet AFNOR standards. If some constituents are
too high or too low, the oils cannot be certified.
   As a general rule, if two or more marker compounds in an essential oil fall outside the
prescribed percentages, the oil does not meet the AFNOR standard. It cannot be recognized
as therapeutic-grade essential oil, even though it is still of relatively high quality.
   Currently, there is no agency responsible for certifying that an essential oil is therapeutic
grade. The only indication for a therapeutic-grade oil is if it meets AFNOR or ISO standards.
The therapeutic effects discussed in this book can only be achieved using essential oils which
meet the AFNOR standards.
   To my knowledge, Young Living is one of the few essential oil producers in North America
that has been collaborating with government-certified analytical chemists in Europe to ensure
that their essential oils meet AFNOR standards.
   In the United States, few companies use the proper analytical equipment and methods to
properly analyze essential oils. Most labs use equipment best-suited for synthetic chemicals,
not for natural essential oil analysis. Young Living Essential Oils uses the proper machinery
and has made serious efforts to adopt the European testing standards, widely regarded as the
"gold standard" for testing essential oils. In addition to operating its analytical equipment on
the same standard as the European-certified laboratories, Young Living is continually expanding
its analytical chemical library in order to perform more thorough chemical analysis.
   Properly analyzing an essential oil by gas chromatography is a complex undertaking. The
injection mixture, column diameter and length, and oven temperature must fall within certain
parameters. Unless someone has gone to France and Turkey as I have and been trained in the
analytical procedures of a gas chromatograph, they will not understand how to accurately
test essential oils.
   The column length should be at least 50 or 60 meters. However, almost all labs in the United
States use a 30-meter column that is not long enough to achieve proper separation of all the
essential oil constituents. While 30-meter columns are adequate for analyzing synthetic
chemicals and marker compounds in vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts, they are far
too short to properly analyze the complex mosaic of natural chemicals found in an essential
oil. A longer column also enables double-phased ramping, which makes it possible to identify
constituents that occur in very small percentages by increasing the separation of compounds.
Without a longer column, it would be extremely difficult to identify these molecules, especially
if they are similar to each other or a marker compound.
   While gas chromatography (GC) is an excellent tool for dissecting the anatomy of an essential
oil, it does have limitations. Dr. Brian Lawrence, one of the foremost experts on essential oil
chemistry, has commented that sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between natural
and synthetic compounds using GC analysis. If synthetic linalyl acetate is added to pure
lavender, a GC analysis cannot really tell whether that compound is synthetic or natural, only
that it is linalyl acetate. Adding a chiral column can help, however, in distinguishing between
synthetic and natural oils. This addition allows the chemist to identify structural varieties of the
same compound.
   This is why oils must be analyzed by a chemist specially trained on the interpretation of a gas
chromatograph chart. The chemist examines the entire chemical fingerprint of the oil to determine
its purity and potency, measuring how various compounds in the oil occur in relation to each other.
If some chemicals occur in higher quantities than others, these provide important clues to determine
if the oil is adulterated or pure.
   I have demanded the highest quality oils, insisting that each batch coming to Young Living
be tested at either Central Service Laboratory or the Albert Vieille Laboratory, both AFNOR-
certified laboratories, by chemists licenses to test therapeutic-grade essential oils.
   Adulteration of essential oils will become more and more common as the supply of top-quality
essential oils dwindles and demand explodes. These adulterated essential oils will jeopardize the
integrity of aromatherapy in the United States and may put many people at risk."

Since this was written in 2003, Young Living is now known as the 'World Leader in Essential Oils'
because of their quality!

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Health Insurance That's Real

There is a lot of talk these days about health insurance.
What if you could have health insurance that doesn't
require permission to use it, isn't paid for with premium
dollars, and it's not even available from a well-known insurer?
That would be wonderful, but there doesn't exist anything
like that, you say. Well, not in the way you're thinking.

The best health insurance actually comes from within. It starts with a strong immune system.
This immune system is like a guard over your health, protecting us from invaders big and small.
If you are blessed with basic good health, you can keep your immune system strong by keeping
good health habits. If your health habits are lacking, now is the time to improve them. It will go
a long way to insure better health.
This message is timely because of the threat of the H1N1 virus. We need to prepare and protect
ourselves and our families from these virulent strains of flu.
There are several things that can weaken your immune system, such as stress, inadequate nutrition
and oxygen, overuse of antibiotics and an acid pH.
Take the following steps and in 60 days see if you feel a difference.

Get plenty of pure water, fresh air and exercise every day.
Reduce the stress in your life and get enough rest.
Build up your immune system with essential oils.
Increase antioxidant intake with citrus oils, raw whole fruits and veggies, and nutritional supplements. Remember that vitamins are activated by minerals, so ensure your diet includes both.
Increase your intestinal flora by adding probiotics to your diet.

The following are some of my favorite Young Living Products I use daily to ensure
a healthy immune system.
NingXia Red - This is the highest antioxidant liquid dietary supplement from whole food sources.
Rich in ellagic acid, polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals.
Ingredients..NingXia wolfberry, Blueberry Juice, Raspberry Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Apricot Juice,
Organic Blue Agave Nectar, essential oils of orange and lemon.
Longevity Capsules - Longevity essential oil capsules are the world's most powerful antioxidant supplement. With an ORAC antioxidant score of 150,000, this formula provides 700 times the antioxidant power of carrots. Packed with limonene, the subject of over 50 studies documenting
its antimutagenic, antitumorial, anticancerous and cellular DNA - protecting attributes. Contains thyme essential oil which preserves fats from degradation in the brain, heart, liver and kidneys, while raising total antioxidant levels, including glutathione and superoxide dismutase. Orange essential oil is 90% limonene, a powerful antioxidant. Clove reduces the stickiness of blood cells, and decreases joint pain and swelling. Dr. Nagashima of the Nihon University in Japan found eugenol ( the active component of clove oil) inhibited the destruction of the fatty layer of human red blood cells.
MultiGreens - A natural sustainable energy source with 1) bioactive sea vegetables that increase vitality,
2) nutrient-dense bee pollen, 3) a purifying essential oil blend to increase assimilation and 4) an excellent source of choline, critical for energy production. Clinical experience has shown that before putting essential oils in MultiGreens formula, there was a 42% blood absorption in 24 hours. After adding the essential oils to the formula, blood absorption increased to 64% in 30 minutes to 86% in 1 hour. The conclusion was that the cells were now receiving nutrients that they had previously not been able to assimilate. Ingredients..Spirulina, Barley Grass Juice Concentrate, Bee Pollen, Choline bitartrate, Pacific Kelp, Alfalfa Leaf, Eleuthero root, Amino Acid Complex, essential oils of rosemary, lemon, lemongrass, and melissa.
Life 5 - A blend of the most resilient probiotics studied with proven ability to colonize the gut and promote immunity, infection resistance, and vitamin synthesis.

Start incorporating some of these suggestions in your life for Health insurance That's Real.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:38:00 +0000

Essential Oils for Success in Achieving your Goals

Essential oils can be wonderfully useful as tools for achieving
your goals and dreams in all sorts of areas of your life. Your
goal could be anything from success in business to weight loss
goals or whatever else you might have in mind to accomplish.
I love the oil blend called Motivation for help in getting started
and overcoming procrastination. I use it when I am not
motivated to work on my business, exercise, write an article,
before any job I'd rather put off, and the list goes on. I keep a
bottle of Motivation next to my bed for the mornings when I wake up feeling like I'd rather
go back to sleep. I also love En-R-Gee for that. Put Motivation on your temples, on your
sternum and put Valor on your feet and then rub Into The Future under your nose or on the
throat, and you are ready to go.
If you have a fear of failure, or lack self-esteem or confidence in your abilities, try some
Valor. Valor helps balance Electrical Energies within the body, giving courage and
confidence. It helps Overcome Fear and Opposition. It brings a feeling of Calmness,
Peace and Relaxation. Valor is wonderful for courage with anything that makes you feel
uncomfortable or nervous.
The negativity of other people can effect your success in whatever you are trying to
accomplish. Some people seem to radiate negativity. They steal your dreams and drain
your success energy. Have you ever noticed how you can feel your energy drop when
you spend time with them? You just begin to feel BLAH! White Angelica is a wonderful
tool for protecting yourself from the negative energy you pick up from other people.
White Angelica is a Must for natural health practitioners who are in contact with people
every day. Apply it to your shoulders and wear it for a perfume.
If your goal is a successful business, the oil blend Abundance is excellent. Abundance
was specifically created to enhance the Magnetic Energy and create the Law of Attraction
through the magnetic field around us of Prosperity and Abundance. I wear it as a perfume
every day, diffuse it and put several drops of Abundance in my cleaning water when I clean
my office. I put a drop of Abundance on everything I mail out for my business. When I
wear Abundance in public, I get many compliments on how wonderful I smell and
questions on how to get the oil. My friends give me extra hugs because they say they
feel good all day from smelling the aroma. If you are building a business as a distributor
of Young Living Essential Oils or any other company, I would highly suggest using this
oil blend.
* Since everyone is different, results may vary from person to person.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:01:00 +0000

Thieves For Cold and Flu Season

Thieves is a "must have " for every home, especially during
cold and flu season. Some of you may know that Dr. Gary
Young took the formula for Thieves from the English Archives.
The oils in this Young Living blend are the oils that the Thieves
used to rub on their bodies in the 16th Century to protect
themselves while they robbed the bodies of Plague victims.

This formula has a high concentration of Cinnamon. Now, modern research has shown
that Cinnamon and several other Young Living Essential Oils are often as effective,
and in some cases have been shown to be more effective, than Ampicillin. (Ask for the
Research Packet from Young Living.) Many essential oils produce none of the dangerous
side effects so often associated with the use of antibiotics.
The overuse of antibiotics during the past several decades has created more and more
virulent strains of bacteria and virus as they mutate to become resistant to man-made drugs.
We are now seeing strains of tuberculosis (air-born!) that do not respond to any antibiotic
or combination of antibiotics. New strains of bacteria produce enzymes that render
antibiotics impotent. And a new bacteria has recently been discovered that actually
feeds on antibiotics!
In contrast, essential oils posses some phenomenal properties which radically distinguish
them from antibiotics. First, bacteria do not become resistant to essential oils. They can
be used effectively again and again without the concern of creating a resistant strain.
Essential oils isolate and attack only the pathogenic bacteria and leave the bacteria intact.
(Recognition is based on the fact that pathogenic bacteria is anaerobic and beneficial
bacteria is aerobic.) We all know what it's like to take a round (or several) of antibiotics
and experience the effects of having all our bacteria wiped out. Our immune system is
compromised and often we are left with the symptoms of yeast overgrowth (Candida).
Essential oils oxygenate our cells, building our immune system, while they combat
bacteria, virus and fungus.
Essential oils such as Young Living's Cinnamon, Oregano, and blends such as Thieves
may one day be all that we have to fight mutated microbes, the new diseases and new
forms of old diseases.

HINTS IN THE USE OF THIEVES
Be sure to use Thieves for prevention! It is absolutely essential that people who are in
contact with the public use Thieves on the bottom of their feet daily. Doctors, teachers,
clerks, airline pilots and flight attendants (80% of the air in an aircraft is recirculated),
children in day care or attending school need this protection.
Reminder: Most people have discovered that they can use Thieves, undiluted on their
feet because the skin is thicker and less sensitive. Thieves is almost certain to produce
a burning sensation on any other area of the skin. Therefore, be sure to use it in
combination with Young Living's V-6 carrier oil. Wherever you decide to use it, be
sure to test a very small area first.
Many are finding that Thieves is excellent in the prevention of gum disease. We know
that plague is produced by bacteria and that Thieves is very effective in killing bacteria.
Wet your toothbrush, apply one drop (unless you like severe oral discomfort) and brush.
Keep in mind that Cinnamon can act as a solvent. We recommend that you brush no
more than once a week with Thieves if you have dental work. Try Young Living's
toothpaste. This toothpaste contains Thieves in low concentrations so that you don't
have to worry about your dental work, but in high enough concentrations so that it will
kill 26% more bacteria than any other toothpaste on the market. And no Sodium
Lauryl Sulfate!

What People are Saying About THIEVES
"I woke up one Sunday with a severe infection in my throat and ears. The glands in
my throat were very swollen and I could hardly swallow. My ears felt like someone
was sticking a sharp object into each of them. I must admit that the first thing that
crossed my mind was antibiotics! But it was Sunday. I decided to rub Thieves (with V-6)
on my throat and on my ears. I also used a little Lemon and RC. I continued to rub them
on all day. The next day the infection was Gone!"
L.F., Scottsdale, AZ
"I talk a lot on the phone. For sometime I would get hoarse in the middle of the day.
As soon as that would happen, I would put Thieves on my throat and the hoarseness
would go away in just a few seconds. I no longer get hoarse."
J.J., San Diego, CA

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is for educational purposes only
and not intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat or replace medical care. Please seek the advice of medical
physicians of your choice.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:54:00 +0000

Essential Oils for Feeling Stuck

Are you feeling stuck (unable to change or move forward) in your
business, job, relationship or just life in general? Have you read every
book and article, tried every tip and trick out there and still feel stuck?

Sometimes it's hard to figure out why you feel stuck, you just know you do. And the more you
try to figure it out, the more stuck you feel. This has happened to me in the past, so instead of
banging my head against a wall and going nowhere, I decided to use the power of essential oils
to shift or transform my energy. Therefore, I didn't need to figure anything out, just use the protocol.
It worked for me! Try it and see if it will work for you.
How can using essential oils help? Essential oils are the life blood of plants, flowers, trees, shrubs,
bushes, etc. They are living energy! These oils have frequency that is higher than your own body frequency. In fact, essential oils have the highest frequency of anything on this planet.
Because of that, they can affect your body, mind and emotions like nothing else. But only if the
oils are therapeutic grade.

So here's the protocol using 4 Young Living Essential Oil Blends.
Put Gratitude essential oil blend over your heart.
Put En-R-Gee essential oil blend on the bottoms of your feet and over the adrenals.
Put Believe essential oil blend under your nose. Smell it and inhale it in. If you don't
believe in your heart you are worthy, put Believe over your heart as well.
Take Transformation essential oil blend and hold the bottle under your nose..close
your eyes and visualize the new life you are choosing to have, and the changes
you are ready to have in your life. Keep that bottle of Transformation oil under
nose until you know there will be changes in your life, until you are certain. Then
be thankful and grateful for your blessings! Put the lid on the bottle and you're good
to go.
* This information is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose,
treat or prescribe for any illness or condition. Please consult with the health professional
of your choice.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:00 +0000

Rotavirus
Crowds and more crowds! They are everywhere, including schools,
daycares, work places, hospitals, parties, etc. And we all know how
critters like viruses and bacteria like to mingle among us. And since
avoiding crowds is almost impossible these days, how can we avoid illness?

Prevention is key! Here are a few ways.

Hand washing. Frequent hand washing greatly reduces illness.
Diffuse therapeutic grade essential oils. This is one of my favorite ways to prevent illness.
Boosting the immune system. Most people can avoid illness and for the rest at least recovery is a lot quicker.

One common virus infection among children is called Rotavirus or Rotovirus. This virus attacks the
lining of the small intestine. It is spread through oral contact to fecal matter and is very common in child care environments. It often causes loss of copious amounts of fluids and electrolytes. It is the most common cause of diarrhea in children in the U.S. And dehydration is the biggest danger with this illness.
There is currently no drug prescribed to treat the virus itself, but some medications may be prescribed
to treat symptoms like nausea. Since it is not a bacterial infection, antibiotics are not effective. Since many children has suffered ill effects from the vaccine, it has been pulled from the market.
The symptoms usually last for 3-10 days and include diarrhea, vomiting, low grade fever and nausea.
Consider your child contagious for 10-12 days after the onset of diarrhea even if your child seems better.
Hand washing is extremely important in preventing the spread of this illness. Be sure to sanitize
countertops, bathrooms and all frequently used surfaces.

"My 5 year old grandson came down with Rotavirus. At first, we thought it was just a 12-24 hour bug,
but quickly realized it was more serious. After visiting the clinic, the doctor said it would have to run its course. He could not even keep down the tiniest amount of liquid and therefore lost 5 lbs. in 28 hours. He was severely dehydrated. When I arrived at my daughter's (after 28 hours), Tyler was so weak he could not walk. So I diluted NingXia Red in a little water and put 5 drops under the tongue every 5 minutes, increasing the drops each time. I also applied essential oils to the bottom of his feet every 5 minutes. I used all the oils I had and rotated them. After about 3 hours, Tyler had about a cup and a half of NingXia Red diluted and kept it down. By the next day he was eating and playing".
~Carol Wickett, Harrison, OH.

Things that I do to help.

I use the Thieves Household Cleaner from Young Living Essential Oils with added drops of lemon and oregano to wash bed linens, towels and underwear. I also use it to clean everything in the bathroom. However, normal laundering may not be enough to kill rotavirus since fecal matter can remain and that's one of the ways the virus spreads. Therefore, the Thieves/Oregano combination is very effective in the wash. Add 2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner with 5 drops of oregano to each load of laundry in conjunction with your natural laundry soap or washing powder. Instead of using commercial fabric softener sheets in the dryer, I put 5 drops of lemon essential oil on a rag or woolen dryer ball and add to the load. Some other oils I like to use for that is Christmas Spirit, Lavender or Citrus Fresh.
Having peppermint and Di-Gize around helps with the nausea.
Diffusing essential oils daily helps reduce airborne bacteria and viruses. Some of my favorites for this is Thieves essential oil blend, orange, frankincense, and peppermint.
Be sure your nutritional needs are met by drinking NingXia Red. And high virus times calls for Inner Defense Softgels.
Make sure to get plenty of sleep which also helps reduce stress.

Don't be caught off guard! Make sure you have essential oils and products for those unexpected times of

"the bugs".

*This information is for educational purposes only and it is not meant to diagnose, treat or prescribe for any disease or illness. Please seek trained medical care of your choice for any health condition.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:00 +0000

Holiday Cooking with Essential Oils

For one week only—November 14–20— Young Living is offering a special discount on some of our most popular cooking oils. This seasonal promotional bundle includes oregano, black pepper, basil, nutmeg, and our newest essential oil—ocotea. When you purchase the bundle, you’ll receive 25% off the regular wholesale price!

Did You Know?

When you cook with Young Living essential oils, you receive all the great taste of traditional herbs and spices, but without any unnecessary preservatives. So don’t miss this chance to spice up your favorite holiday meals with a dash of Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils—and save big!

Item No. 4928

Offer Details

Offer valid 12:00 am MT November 14, 2009, to 11:59 pm MT November 20, 2009.
Fall Cooking with Essential Oils promotion pack contains: oregano (15 ml), basil (15 ml), black pepper (5 ml), nutmeg (5 ml), and ocotea (5 ml).
No limit per customer.
Offer available to Young Living Independent Distributors, preferred customers, and retail customers.
Valid on phone, Essential Rewards, and web orders only.
Offer does not apply to Automated Phone System orders or Essential Rewards point redemption orders.
Earned PV is 66.25.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:48:00 +0000

Stress? Roll It Away!

Yes, can you imagine rolling away your stress? Well, that is exactly what several people did a couple weeks ago while a friend of mine and I were set up at a craft show. As I was engaging people in conversation that day about the typical small talk like 'how are you today,' I got the typical reply. You know, it's either ok, or you get a rundown of the usual complaints. Such as headaches, sore, tense muscles, or just pain aches and pains. Well, I showed them my Stress Away Roll-On from Young Living and I said this may help, would you like to try it? I first put a little on me, then handed it to them. People will then just automatically put it on. Every person who used it was amazed and needless to say I was amazed myself because I wasn't expecting it to work quite that fast. But literally within minutes, they weren't complaining anymore.

My personal experience with the Stress Away Roll-On has been nothing short of a miracle as well. It has taken away my headache in a matter of minutes and stopped heart palpitations. I carry it with me everywhere! It has a wonderful aroma and even my young grandchildren commented about how good it smells.

Product Summary

Young Living's Stress Away Essential Oil Roll-On is the perfect on-the-go natural solution to combat normal stresses that creep into everyday life. This unique blend of vanilla, lime, and other essential oils makes relieving daily stress convenient and easy.

Product Story

Stress Away is the first product to be named by Young Living distributors, as well as the first to contain the unique stress-relieving combination of Young Living Therapeutic Grade (YLTG) lime and vanilla essential oils. Stress Away also includes copaiba and lavender to reduce mental rigidity and restore equilibrium. It also features powerful plant constituents, such as the cedrol found in cedarwood and the eugenol that occurs naturally in vanilla. Cedrol can help induce relaxation, while eugenol works to reduce nervous tension. All of these ingredients are expertly blended with the exotic scent of ocotea, Young Living's exclusive Ecuador single. Adding to the uplifting aroma of Stress Away is the subtle hint of lime, from Young Living's unique coumarin-free lime essential oils. Regular lime, like most essential oils, contains coumarins that are potentially photo-sensitizing and damaging to the skin. YLTG lime essential oil minimizes any skin sensitivity, particularly when used in the sun.

Primary Benefits

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

Did You Know?

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

Key Ingredients

Vanilla-the warm, sweet aroma of vanilla calms and reduces tension.
Lime-the delicious scent of lime is robust and refreshing.
Ocotea-ocotea has a cinnamon base with a kick of exotic luxury.
Cedarwood-with one of the highest known levels of sesquiterpenes, cedarwood works with the brain to improve relaxation.
Cpoaiba-supports the Stress Away blend with the powerful constituent beta caryophyllene.
Lavender-the floral scent of lavender calms any tense mood.

How To Use

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

Cautions

Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Possible skin sensitivity. Do not apply to sensitive tissues. Not intended for children six years of age and under.

To order with a wholesale membership, click here.

noreply@blogger.com (Carol Wickett) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:58:00 +0000

Rubbing Out Epilepsy

by Dr. David Williams

"Over the years, I've occasionally reported on some really
interesting ways to use what I call essential oils. These are very concentrated oils that have been extracted from plants and are commonly used for aromatherapy. If you've never experimented with essential oils, it's definitely something that I'd recommend to you. It's fun, and you'll be surprised at how relaxing and mood-enhancing the smell of these different oils can be, both at home and at work.

In Europe, aromatherapy is taken far more seriously than it is in this country. Over there, serious research into the effects of essential oils is being conducted at many of the most well-respected medical universities. A good example is the work being done by Dr. Tim Betts, who heads the epilepsy clinic at the University of Birmingham in England.

Dr. Betts recently told us about a simple method he has been using to successfully treat patients, many with intractable epilepsy. Intractable epilepsy comprises roughly 20 to 30% of all epilepsy cases and is the term used to describe those patients who don't respond to any form of drug therapy. Before trying what Dr. Betts calls his "smell-memory technique," he felt that self-hypnosis might be the key to treating these patients. Self-Hypnosis Alone Wasn't Enough.

One of the first things Dr. Betts did was train 50 of his epileptic patients in self-hypnosis. This is a very easy technique that anyone can do. It basically involves learning to relax so that you can plant positive, stress-free thoughts in your subconscious.

Using self-hypnosis, the patients were instructed to relax at the first sign of a seizure. At first, the patients showed little, if any improvement. Then, Dr. Betts arranged for 25 of these patients (half of the total group) to have aromatherapy massages with whatever particular oil the patient seemed to enjoy. These patients were told to take a whiff from a bottle containing their particular oil whenever they felt a seizure coming on. Aromatherapy Massage Put an End to Seizures.

The patients using self-hypnosis alone continued to show no improvement, whereas all but one of those who had aromatherapy massages became totally seizure-free.

Dr. Betts hasn't figured out precisely how his smell-memory technique works. It appears that the essential oils used in the massage are being absorbed into the bloodstream and are triggering dramatic chemical changes within the body. These changes then become what is called a conditioned response, which can be triggered when the patient takes a whiff of the same oil.

Interesting , it only took one or two full body massages with the essential oils to establish the conditioned response, and the effects have lasted for several months. It's too early to tell if the seizures have stopped for good, but if all it took to control the problem were a few massages each year, I doubt you'd hear any complaints from the patients.

Dr. Betts is now investigating more deeply what chemical changes these oils are causing in the body, and what effects they may have on neurotransmitters and on the gene system in particular. So far, he has found that the electrical brain activity associated with epilepsy and seizures seems to increase following either hypnosis or simply inhaling the fragrance; however this abnormal brain activity will often disappear completely following aromatherapy massage with the patient's particular oil. Obviously, there are some very significant changes taking place with the aromatherapy massages.

I do want to repeat here that the massage, while relaxing and likely beneficial in and of itself, is simply the method being used to introduce the essential oils into the system and establish a conditioned response. The oils then cause the initial changes in the body, and later the same physiological changes can be triggered by simply smelling the oil (another massage is not needed).

Jasmine's Sweetness Goes Beyond Its Smell

Also, Dr. Betts has found that certain oils seem to work better than others. He won't use Fennel, Rosemary, Camphor, or Hyssop because they seem to increase the risk of seizures in some patients. The one oil that consistently seems to have anticonvulsant properties is Jasmine, and if you're considering trying aromatherapy massage, I'd suggest starting with Jasmine.

Epilepsy can be a horrible, debilitating problem. It's a condition that has baffled physicians forever. Even with all the advances in medicine, treatment options are limited. Epileptic patients are either treated with mind-numbing drugs for life or in drastic cases surgery. Aromatherapy and the use of essential oils has never been taken seriously in this country and I don't expect that to change anytime soon. It's unfortunate for the thousands who continue to suffer form epilepsy due to ignorance and biases ingrained in our current medical system."

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This article was written several years ago and alot of advancement in the science of aromatherapy and therapeutic essential oils has taken place since then. However, this article shows that there is natural help for those with this awful condition.