Are our homes making us sick or fat?

Below are the notes that I took from a workshop at the 2012 Young Living Convention.  

There are 80,000 synthetic chemicals and only 200 are studied, none of which were on infants.  Infants have an undeveloped immune system and lower body mass.  These chemicals alter brain and neurodevelopment.  Are toxins predisposing us to gain weight?  Yes, obesogens, antibiotics, organotins, phthalates, parabens, BPA, and PFOA (Teflon/scotch guard and controls metabolism and disrupts the thyroid gland).  These are all endocrine disrupters.  Toxins cause cells to be bigger causing us to gain weight and can cause stem cells to be fat cells.  

271 million pounds enter waterways every year.  48% of Americans are on prescription drugs.  Acetaminophen causes liver damage.  Anti-bacterial chemicals are in 76% of products.  Triclosan (which is an environmental toxin in Canada) is anti-bacterial.  The EPA says that triclosan is a pesticide.  Did you know that it is in your toothpaste?  Our micro biome does not go back to what it was before the antibiotics.  Why not use something that has a natural anti-biotic instead of a synthetic one?

Who is responsible for protecting us from toxic exposures in our homes?  Green is not enough.  Green eliminates the risk but the bioaccumulation toxifies us and is a mechanism for disease. We need to offset it.  Creating a healing home is necessary.  Did you know that air fresheners are a $1.7 billion business and that phthalates are not required to be on the labels?  Our daily exposure to chemical synthetics does wreak havoc with our homeostasis (balance) between the body systems.  Our immune system is on constant override and it turns into inflammation with common household toxins.  And inflammation is a pre-cursor to disease.  Why not diffuse essential oil that can be a benefit to our immune system and our home?

Young Living Essential Oils help us pharmacologically, physiologically, psychologically.  They offset the effects of synthetic pharmaceuticals, chemical synthetics, and obsesogens.  Serotonin goes up when using essential oils which makes more protein receptors and have more of a feel good response.  So, why essential oils?  First, the communication factor.  The oils are organic compounds that have 70-80% carbon, in fact.  They can absorb toxins and hold carbon onto them.  Second, synergy.  The oils complement each other and feed off of each other.  Third, PMS, which stands for phenols (cleanse cell receptor sites and fights off microbes and parasites), monoterpenes (correct DNA), sesquiterpenes (deletes misinformation in cells and cell communication is restored).  Cell communication is stimulated by the organic compounds composing of essential oils.  

Essential oils can distinguish the good from the bad bacteria and leave the good bacteria intact.  The added benefits are in the fact that we normalize metabolism and support an effective digestive system.  Using essential oils support respiration, oxygenation, improved cognition, and we counter the lack of productivity.   Did you know that certain oils containing high sesquiterpenes can increase brain oxygenation by up to 28%?  With improved brain oxygen levels, we are more awake and alert, better able to think, process, and solve problems.  Some of those oils are cedarwood, sandalwood, melissa, frankincense, myrrh, and clove.

With essential oils, we offset the effects of stress and sleep issues.  Sleep Essence contains lavender, vetiver, valerian, ruta graveolens, and the hormone, melatonin, which synergistically act to promote relaxation and induce better, sustained sleep.

Going green removes the toxins, but in Healing Homes, essential oils offset the bio-accumulation factor and provide additional health benefits.

How will you make your home a green home or even a healing home?

For more information, www.oilsforhealthyliving.net.  

Aroma and Satiation: Do They Go Hand in Hand?

The Young Living Essential Oil products in the Slique line are Slique Slim Caps, Slique Gum, and Slique essential oil.  These products assist in letting the brain think you are full quickly.  Below are my notes from the 2012 convention.

As we all know, stress stores more fat cells.  If you are stressed, you will over eat because of cortisol overload.  Stress triggers cortisol and stimulates hunger hormones.  Aromas (like orange and peppermint) suppress appetite and can lead to a 2% weight loss every month with no change in diet or exercise.  Citrus is known to have the ability to quench hunger as well as have many compounds to assist our health.  They are also natural antibiotics. 

Slique Slim Caps (liquid) have lemongrass leaf oil, fractionated coconut oil, pomegranate seed oil, lemon myrtle leaf oil, and balsam fir idaho branch/leaf oil. 

-          Citral, a constituent found in lemongrass and lemon myrtle essential oil that may increase metabolic activity while decreasing appetite triggers. 

-          Puricic Acid – an acid found in pomegranate seed oil that may block fat cell uptake at the cellular level and may reduce lipid levels in the blood.  It reduces belly fat.

-          Lemon myrtle consumes adipose tissue (fat).

Slique Slim Caps (powder) have premium gluccomannan, ocotea leaf fines, and fucoxanthin.  These caps will dissolve in the stomach allowing the contents to expand, which may initiate physical satiation and feelings of fullness. 

-          Glucomannan is a soluble dietary fiber derived from the konjac root that expands in the stomach and may induce feelings of fullness and decrease appetite.  It promotes good gastrointestinal friendly bacteria – flora and calcium absorption.  It facilitates magnesium and calcium absorption into the blood. 

-          Ocotea leaf – a South American plant thought to help reduce sugar cravings. 

-          Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid found in brown seaweed and has a very similar structure to beta carotene.  It helps to metabolize white body fat (not brown body fat).  Brown fat is resistant to diet and exercise.

Slique Gum has frankincense resin, spearmint, peppermint, and turmeric.  It keeps your mouth busy and to not eat.  Why would frankincense be in the gum?  Well, back in the day in the Middle East, caravans used to carry more water than food mainly due to not being able to carry more.  The Frankincense resin is what they chewed all day long to sustain them and not feel hungry.  They would eat one meal every three days. 

-          Orosensory stimulation is an important contributing factor to the development of satiation.  Chewing gum for at least 45 minutes significantly suppressed rated hunger, appetite and cravings.  95% of taste is aroma.  If you chew more, you get more aromatic satisfaction from the food.

-          This gum can be chewed on for up to 3 days!  You can put a drop of Slique essential oil on it to revitalize it.

A part of modulating appetite is cravings, which is satiating.  Sense of satiation is for the brain – without that, we can overfill the stomach.  There’s no better tool for aroma than hot foods, like tea, to have psychological satiety.

Slique Tea has Jade oolong tea, inulin, ocotea leaf (Ocotea quixos), Ecuadorian cacao powder, vanilla essential oil, frankincense powder (Boswellia sacra), and natural stevia extract. 

-          Vanillin is vanilla and the chemical structure is similar to clove.  Clove has a numbing effect and is great for dental work.  Therefore, vanillin numbs your appetite.  It is 25% higher than any other commercial vanilla.  Stress Away roll-on helps our cravings because of the presence of vanillin, which numbs the brain.  Stress unlocks the fat cells for further absorption, triggers cortisol (the stress hormone) and triggers a cascade of hunger hormones. 

Slique Essence essential oil combines grapefruit, tangerine, lemon, spearmint, and ocotea with stevia extract in a unique blend that supports healthy weight management goals. These ingredients work together to help control hunger.

Wow, Slique is unique!  As of this posting, I have tasted the Slique Essence essential oil and love it!  It's a spearmint-citrus flavor.  I also have chewed on the Slique Gum for 2 days - not bad for old gum.  The Slique Tea has a unique flavor to it like no other and is really tasty.

Related Blogs:
Homeostasis and Weight Loss
New Year, New You - The Slique Experience

For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net.

 

Which super fruit juice should I drink?

There's a lot of hype about these super fruit juices that are high in anti-oxidants like Acai Berry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Mannotech, Noni, Xango, Guarana, Wolf Berry, Chinese Lycium, Siberian Pineapple, Cili, Black Currant, Ningxia Red, etc...  How do I decide which one is the best for me?  I say that something is better than nothing.  However, there are a few things that you should look out for.

1.  Look at the list of ingredients.  Are there "junk juices" or "filler juices" in the drink?  Those would include apple, pear, and grape.  They taste good, but are not high in anti-oxidants.  Plus, they are high on the glycemic level and not good for diabetics.  In my opinion, the company wants to sell more for less and the consumer suffers.  If there are "filler juices", the better ones are pomegranate, blueberry, and raspberry.  NOTE: pomegranate juices do not spike blood sugar levels as easily as other fruit sugras.  Keep in mind that the majority of the drink may not contain the super fruit.  Acai can be on the label if it is one of the top 3 ingredients. 

2.  Look at the labels.  Don't be fooled by the words "100% juice".  It may consist of the super fruit juice as well as the "filler juices".  Look for the words that say which juice is 100%.

3.  Is the juice free of toxins?  Don't just look for the word "organic" as it only has to be a certain percentage of organic.  Look for it to be certified by the USDA as organic.  Foods today have less nutrients than they did hundreds of years ago.  Pesticides are not required on the label.

4.  Preservatives in the juice disrupt the natural qualities of the juice.

5.  Avoid the juice drinks that contain extra sugar that have a high glycemic index, which causes inflammation and counteracts the super fruit's benefits.  If you are drinking something that is "acai flavored", it won't give you the health benefits.  Low glycemic index sugars are organic blue agave, stevia, etc...

6.  Buy the juice in glass bottles, not plastic.  Plastic leeches into the juice and causes negative effects.  If the juice is heated and then poured in plastic bottle, bisphenol-A may be released.

7.  Check out www.bbb.org for the rating of the company by the Better Business Bureau.

8.  Is the company part of the fair trade?

9.  How does it rate on the ORAC scale?  ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Anti-Oxidant Capacity.  The higher the number, the more anti-oxidants there are. 

10.  Were the tests done is a test tube?

11.  Is the juice reconstituted?  Concentrated juices have less nutritional value.


You will not get the benefits of the super fruit if the drink does not consist primarily of it.  You will have to drink several times the serving size and thus, it will cost you more.  Looks for juices low in glycemic index and high in anti-oxidants.  These juices will give you better health results in combination of a healthy lifestyle.

From the 2012 Young Living Convention, they mentioned that a lot of the fruit juices contains propylene glycol.  Why?  Because they need to sell the diluted juice to make money.  It is not required by law to disclose it on a label. 

Sources and Resources:
http://www.naturalnews.com/022029.html
http://adamgreen.ca/articles/nutrition-articles/deciphering-antioxidant-juices/
http://acainotes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53:buy-the-best-acai-berry-juice&catid=37:buy-acai&Itemid=53
http://curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=924261

Ingredients of some of the juices:
http://www.ningxiawolfberryjuice.com/ningxia-red-ingredients.html
http://www.mangosteenplus.org/mangosteen-ingredients.html
http://tahitinoni.com/noni_juice.htm


What super fruit juice will you drink?

For more information, www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Pregnancy and Childbirth

I only use Young Living Essential Oils because they are grade A - Therapeutic Grade.  That means that they are organic and unadulterated.  My website is www.oilsforhealthyliving.net if you want to take a look.  I always write blog posts on oils.

When I was pregnant, I used a blend called Gentle Baby along with a moisturizer on my stomach every day so that I don't get stretch marks.  During delivery, my husband rubbed frankincense, myrrh, gentle baby and myrtle on my feet.  When my baby was crying at home, I would let her smell lavender or peace & calming and she would stop instantly.  I rub thieves on the bottom of her feet and diffuse thieves in her room to help boost her immune system.


Essential oils that are safe for pregnancy:
- Lavender
- Peppermint
- Roman chamomile
- Geranium
- Tangerine
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
- Orange
- Rose
- Frankincense
- Marjoram
- Cedarwood
- Jasmine
- Melaleuca alternafolia (tea tree)
- Rosewood
- Sandalwood
- Thyme
- Ylang ylang
- Ginger


There is a book called Gentle Babies that I highly recommend:  http://essentialproductinfo.soundconcepts.com/p/YLB015

Some key points from the book are:

Pregnancy:
- Nausea and nausea haze - peppermint, di-gize
- Heartburn - basil, di-gize
- Staying cold and flu free - thieves
- Itchy skin - frankincense, gentle baby, lavender mixed with shea butter
- Lower back pain - valor, aroma siez
- Stretch marks - gentle baby, lavender, valor mixed with shea butter
- Stretching perineum - myrrh, geranium, lavender
- Yeast infections - lavender, melrose, eucalyptus
- Oral care - thieves, lemon
- Congestion - eucalyptus globulus

Birth:
- Fear - valor
- Fatigue - En-er-gee
- Relaxation - lavender, gentle baby, frankincense, peace & calming
- Hypnobirth - practice with a favorite oil and use it during the birth too
- Anointing - frankincense, valor, myrrh
- Breech - peppermint
- Umbilical cord - myrrh
- Speed up contractions - clary sage, fennel

Mom postnatal:
- Perineum trauma - frankincense, myrrh, lavender, cypress
- Postpartum depression - joy, ylang ylang, clary sage, frankincense
- Stretch marks - gentle baby
- Clogged milk duct - lavender, geranium, eucalyptus globulus

Baby postnatal:
- Bonding - gentle baby, frankincense, joy
- Eczema - lavender mixed with shea butter
- Crying - peace & calming, gentle baby
- Constipation - di-gize, peppermint
- Colic - roman chamomile, dill, di-gize
- Fever - peppermint

Having essential oils in your first aid kit is a good idea.


For more information, www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Are We Killing Ourselves?

What is in children's shampoo, toothbrush, or lotions?
Mom's and dad's worry what's in the ingredient list.  There are a mix of fragrances, preservatives, and colors.  Some ingredients that cause skin and eye irritations, allergic reactions or other serious health problems are parabens, quatemium 15, phthalates, formaldehyde, 1,4-dioxane.  Many chemicals are derived from petroleum and may pollute during production.  Even synthetic chemicals derived form plants can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during production.

What's in a name "fragrance"?
They are not only inhaled but absorbed into the skin.  Babies' skin is 31% more absorbent than adults.  Hundreds of different chemicals can make up a fragrance and have not been tested for safety.  The law allows the manufacturers to not list everything that makes up a fragrance.  If a fragrance smells like a strawberry, would a child think that it is ok to eat?
Bubble baths are associated with higher rates of urinary tract infections. 
Some toothpastes contain saccharin and research shows that it causes cancer in laboratory animals.  If too much fluoride is ingested, it can cause fluorosis.  If it is flavored like bubble gum then a child may want to eat it. 

Don't be fooled by the word "organic." 
If it is truely organic, it will be "Certified Organic."  Some companes were using an ingredient called organic hydrosol, which is water "flavored" with an organic substance.

Are lathering agents good for us?

Diethanolamine (DEA) is a lathering agent and is linked to cancers of the liver, kidneys, stomach and esophagus.  It has been found to block the absorption of choline, a nutrient necessary for normal human brain development and is a potential danger to fetuses.

Propylene Glycol is the primary ingredient in antifreeze as well as many personal care products.  It is a humectant, a substance that retains moisture.  It's not only in our personal care products but in soft pet foods and baby wipes.  It is a skin irritant, eye irritant, gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, headaches, vomiting, and central nervous system depression.  Newborns, infants, and the elderly are listed as a speical risk for propylene glycol toxicity. 

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a surfactant to break down the surface tension of water and is a great degreaser.  It is in products that have the words "natural", "gentle", or "pure."  It is found in most personal care products.  It can act as a mutagen, which can change genetic information found in cells and induce mutations in bacteria.  It also can cause skin irritations, impairs hair growth, the residue can be left in the heart, liver, lungs, and brain from skin contact, denatures protein, impairs proper structural formation of young eyes, damage the immune system, and carcinogenic nitrates can form when it interacts with other nitrogen-bearing ingredients. 

Talc can be used as a dry lubricant to make the skin feel slippery and smooth.  It is found in many body and baby powders, cosmetics, and a condom lubricant.  Talc is chemically similar to asbestos, a known cancer-causing substance. 

Alcohol is mainly used in mouthwashes and has a higher alcohol content than beer or wine.  If the alcohol content is more than 25%, it could lead to mouth, tongue, and throat cancers.  It acts as a solvent in the mouth making tissues more vulnerable to carcinogens. 

Aluminum is a toxic metal mostly found in processed foods, antiperspirants, antacids, cosmetics, paper products, beverage cans, cooking foil and cookware.  There may be a link between Alzheimer's disease and aluminum toxicity. 

Mercury is found in sunscreens, body lotions, lip gloss, mascara, baby shampoo.  It is known to cause cancer and is linked to developmental and reproductive issues.

Ethanol can be found in moisturizers, body mists, hairsprays, anti-aging treatments, perfumes, and self tanners.  It is known to cause cancer, developmental and reproductive damage.  Note: denatured ethanol is safe.

Lead (acetic acid) is found in shampoos, conditioners, hair color products, styling gels, body lotions, dandruff and scalp treatments.  It is known to cause cancer and organ and system failure. 

What should we do?
Look for plant-based ingredients, companies that are environmentally responsible, and companies that adhere to the labeling guidelines. 

Young Living sells personal care products that are safe for the environment and safe for you.  See the websites below:
http://www.youngliving.com/en_US/essential-living
http://www.youngliving.com/en_US/wellness/personalcare.html


Source:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_safe-shampoos-and-more-for-kids_3651141.bc?page=1
Various brochures

Related blog posts:
http://oilsforhealthyliving-heidi.blogspot.com/2012/04/carcinogens-in-personal-care-products.html



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Carcinogens in Personal Care Products

Studies have proven that when you apply something on your skin like perfume, cosmetics, lotion and soap, your skin will absorb it.  The skin is your body's largest organ and has over 1 billion pores.  It's your body's first line of defense against anything entering your body.  Think of your skin like a giant sponge, absorbing anything entering your body.  It usually takes 10-15 minutes for a product to be completely absorbed into your skin.  Your skin is a living organ, similar to your other organs like your digestive system.  So, you are feeding your skin whatever that product is.  IF YOU WOULDN'T EAT IT, YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T BE PUTTING IT ON YOUR SKIN.  If you are eating organic foods but using synthetic and toxic skin care products, it defeats the purpose of what you are trying to do.

The most commonly used carcinogenic petrochemical Ethylene Oxide actually generates the carcinogenic contaminant 1, 4-Dioxane.  This chemical is banned in Europe and it does not have to appear on the label because technically, it is a by-product.  Leading brands that tested positive are Jason (Jason's Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner and Jason's Hair Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner), Avalon Organics, Kiss My Face, Giovanni, Nature's Gate, and Grandpa's, maker of pine-tar soap.  For more information, go to the Organic Consumers Association Website.  There is also a YouTube video:


Did you know that you can use vinegar instead of conditioner for your hair?

The US FDA does not require companies to test products for safety.  In fact, labeling of personal care products is not regulated at all by the USDA.  The USDA created a "green label" on personal care products, which means that they are 95% certified organic and do not contain any synthetics or petro-chemical products.  Some companies are Dr. Bronner's, Terressentials, Weleda, Logona, Dr. Hauschka, and Aubrey Organics. 

As consumers, we need to avoid the following contaminants: Mineral Oils, Parabens, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Phenol, Sodium Laurel, Lauryth, Myrtesth, or Lauryl Sulfate.  Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is in over 90% of personal care products.  Even though the source is from coconuts, the extraction process may contain harmful chemicals.  Brands that are totally free of these ingredients are: Aubrey Organics, Weleda, Queen Bee, Dr. Bronner's, Alaffia, Jozlyn's Remedies, Four Elements, Logona, Heritage House, Wiseways Herbals, Star Lady Botanicals, Moonsprytes, True Botanica, Evan Healy,and Burt's Bees. 

The USDA does respond to consumer pressure!

Just remember, that approximately six pounds of skin that each human carries around is a porous membrane one-twentieth of an inch thick, through which numerous environmental toxins enter the body.  Skin is a "more significant gateway for toxins into your body than what your eat," says Diana Kaye of TerrEssentials.

Interested in a completely edible tallow body balm?
Check out Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) personal care products

Source: Viroqua Food Cooperative's newsletter.

Related blog post:
http://oilsforhealthyliving-heidi.blogspot.com/2012/05/are-we-killing-ourselves.html

For more information, www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Drugs and Essential Oils

What are Essential Oils?
An essential oil is a volatile, aromatic liquid that is generally distilled from the stems,leaves, flowers, roots, bark of seeds of a plant.  Essential oils are far more potent than dried herbs, because essential oils are highly concentrated and contain the true essence of the plant.

Essential oils contain hundreds of different chemical constituents (and these are healthy for your body), whereas a pharmaceutical drug may have one or only a few chemical constiuents. The body can easily form antibodies against the few chemical constituents in antibiotics, but the hundreds of different chemical constituents in essential oils leave the virus confused. There is no way a virus can form antibodies against the hundreds of different chemical constiuents in essential oils. In nature, an essential oil's chemical constituents are perfectly balanced in relation to each other. The unique characteristics of essential oils make them highly beneficial to humankind.

Blood studies reveal that the lipid structure of essential oils penetrates into cells deep inside the body and can pass throughout tissues within minutes. When this happens, both the body and the mind benefit simultaneously.

Drugs and Essential Oils Work in Opposite Ways:
- Drugs have toxic properties
     - Essential oils detoxify
- Drugs clog and confuse cel receptor sites
     - Essential oils clean cell receptor sites
- Drugs depress the immune system
     - Essential oils strengthen the immune system
- Antibiotics attack bacteria indiscriminately, killing both the good and bad
     - Essential oils attack only the harmful bacteria, allowing our body's friendly flora to flourish

Essential Oils Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier
The American Medical Association (AMA) has said that if they could find an agent that would pass the blodd-brain barrier, they would be able to find help for ailments such as Lou Gehrig's disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.  Such agents already exist and have been available since Biblical times.  These agents are essential oils - particularly those containing the brain-oxygenating molecules of sesquiterpenes.

The Wellness Trend
Paul Zane Pilzer, who evaluates shifts and trends in our economy and has been an economic advisor to two presidents, said in September, 2001: "I found that the greatest need in America today is wellness.  What we call the 'health care' business is really teh sickness business.  The $1.4 trillion we spend on medical care in concerned with treating the symptoms of sickness.  It has very little to do with preventing illness, with being stronger or healthier."

What can Essential Oils do for You All Day Long?
- Clean the air of pollutants
- Purify the water you drink and bathe in
- Be combined with food and nutritional supplements for increased support to cell metabolism and antioxidant action
- Enhance your skin, nails and hair
- Give you very effective oral hygiene
- Stimulate and support your immune system
- Reduce stress and bring emotional balance into your life
- Enhance your ability to learn new things and remember old ones
- Act against many strains of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
- Help infants and children as well as adults
- Helps pets with many of the same problems we humans have
- Be recognized, absorbed, and used by our bodies because their molecules are genetically familiar to us

For more info: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Pain - NSAIDS or Essential Oils?

A lot of people ask me what oils should they use for pain?  Well, that depends on what kind of pain you are talking about.  At the end of this blog is a very short list of some different types of pain and which oil to use.

Facts:
- About half of the world's population suffers from headaches.
- At least 1 out of every 4 Americans have experienced chronic pain.
- At least half of Americans who are 65 or older suffer from pain every day.
- NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are found in Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Advil, and Motrin.

I saw a video (below) about some astonishing facts about NSAIDS.
- Tylenol kills 7 people a month
- Toxic effects from NSAIDS and Acetaminophen is the 7th/8th most common cause of death.
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Excedrin, Panadol, Paracetamol) poisoning is the main cause of liver failure.
- There are over 100,000 Poison Control Center calls for Acetaminophen poisoning.
- There are over 600 OTC medications and prescriptions with Acetaminophen.

What oils to use for different types of pain:
- For tooth and gum pain, use clove oil.
- For muscular and skeletal pain, use balsam fir oil.
- For headaches, stomach pain, fever, bruises, pulled muscles, and inflammation, use peppermint oil.
- For wounds (scrapes, cuts), rashes, bruises, and pain caused by stress, use lavender oil.
- For muskoskeletal pain, arthritic/rheumatic pain, and joint pain, use wintergreen oil.
- For muscle pain, use marjoram oil.
- For tennis elbow, arthritis, and sore muscles, use PanAway oil - a blend of wintergreen, peppermint, helichrysum, and clove.

Many oils have cortisol-like properties like spruce.  Did you know that wintergreen is the precursor for aspirin?  It has at least 85% methyl salicylate (which is found in aspirin).  Neosporin will speed healing while reducing infection rates and scaring. However, Neosporin causes skin allergies on up to 20% of those who use it repeatedly.

The BEST thing about these oils is that they don't have side effects!

Check out this website for more info on pain: http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/essential-oils-for-pain.html

The oils mentioned above are only to be used if they are Grade A.  The information provided herein is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription for any disease or mental illness. The author, publisher, and distributors accept no responsibility for such use. Those who may be suffering from any disease, illness, or injury should consult with a physician.


For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Pure Essential Oils

Does it really matter if an oil is pure or not?  Pure, meaning undiluted.  Buyer Beware!

Have you ever wondered where all of the essential oils come from that are in our personal care products?  If it is truly pure, wouldn't we run out of farmland to grow the plants?  Have you ever wondered why France exports more lavender than it produces?  It's because they dilute the oil, making it not pure.  What about all of the claims that the lavender in your soap or air freshener will relax you?  Does it really?  How could it?  Is the soap or air freshener toxic to begin with?  If the oils are really pure then why would manufacturer's combine toxic ingredients with non-toxic ingredients?  Is that an oxymoron?  Ask your massage therapist the next time you go for a massage to find out what the ingredients are in the oils that they use.

Just remember that you shouldn't put things on your skin that you aren't willing to eat.

Grade A (also called therapeutic grade) oils are lipid (oil) soluble and are volatile, and aromatic compounds.  They are steam distilled and cold pressed over long times.  The essential oils are from every part of the plant except for the seeds.  The more heat and the faster the plants are processed, the more the plants lose the qualities of the essential oils.

Why shouldn't I buy essential oils in retail stores?  Because less than pure essential oils may do more harm to you.  Why don't the essential oils work like it says?  What you find in most stores (including Whole Foods) are oils that you can't ingest.  Why is that?  It's because the quality of the oils are less than Grade A.  They are toxic and diluted.  They want to maximize profits. 

An analogy is wine.  Why are wines prized based upon the year they are made?  That's because the growing season has different components each year like soil, wind, sun, rain, temperature, and altitude.  Same goes for the plants that are grown to produce the essential oils.  Each harvest is different.  If a manufacturer of essential oils wants to make it smell and taste the same year after year, they would have to alter the compounds.  Thereby destroying the therapeutic benefits of the essential oil.

It is up to you, as the consumer, to be educated about essential oils.  You want to maximize the dollar spent on the value that the essential oils give you.

Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) has only Grade A (therapeutic grade) oils which are GRAS approved by the FDA.

For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Exercise and Nutrition

Here are some notes on exercise that were taken at the 2006 Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) Convention:

The body must move.  The athlete’s body goes fast.  They need to recover from the acids the muscles produce rapidly.  This is not necessarily healthy.  It is better to exercise regularly and moderately.  The goals differ for both types of exercisers.  The athlete does intense exercise for medals and has one or two activities for training such as running, boxing, weight training.  The regular exerciser will do moderate activity for fitness and does a variety such as walking, biking, stair climbing, swimming, tennis, resistance and weight bearing, etc.  Exercise is stress on the body which is good.  The body will adapt and we need just enough.  Too much puts too great a stress on the body and this stress needs to be overcome by rest, hydration and good nutrition.   

We need to know the goals of our fitness customers in order to best help them.  Are they regular exercisers or athletes? 

Certain activities require certain products best suited for them.  For endurance, do aerobic exercises.  Intense exercise is not healthy.  You should be able to hold a conversation while you exercise.  That is an indicator or a good pace.  Strength exercisers such as body builders and aerobic exercisers have different recovery times.  The aerobic exerciser who walks or runs burns fat and needs a recovery drink with a ratio of 60% carbs, 20% protein and 20% fat.  Whey Fit (now Pure Protein Complete) drink is ideal for this exerciser.  The anaerobic exerciser such as a weight lifter needs a 50% carb, 25% protein and 35% fat drink.  Power Meal is ideal for this exerciser.  The protein in Power Meal is vegetarian. 

Exercise makes the body acidic.  Fruits and vegetables are alkaline.  The desired state of the body is alkaline and disease favors an acidic body.  Athletes should not eat 2 hours before a competition.  Enjoy a healthy meal after.  A good recipe for an after exercise recovery shake is one scoop Young Living Whey Fit (now Pure Protein Complete), one banana, one half teaspoon Blue Agave (which is a honey like substance from a cactus plant and does not raise blood sugar levels), two tablespoons ground flax seeds and a handful of NingXia wolfberries. 

Young Living products are designed to help athletes of all kinds to recover quicker and give better performances.  After workouts, the immune system is low and athletes need a healthy recovery snack such as a nutritional shake.  It takes the body two hours to recover from white sugar ingestion.  Coffee exhausts the adrenal gland.  Many athletes have a chronic cough because intense exercise depletes the lung moisture.  Good nutrition is vital. 

Use glass bottles to put oils in to drink.  Plastic is not good.  For athletes’ good performance, put oils such as Valor and En-R-gee on hairline, Gathering on ankle and foot, Harmony on edge of eyebrow (balances energy) and put oils on your meridian points.  Rub Mountain Savory and Nutmeg with two fingers on the crease of the adrenal gland to stimulate it.  Relieve It is a good massage oil for after and Aroma Siez is good for aching muscles. 

Enjoy your exercise!

For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Toxic Mold

- More than 50% of homes have mold resulting in a 50-100% increase in respiratory problems (according to studies performed by Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University).
- It is estimated that 45 million Americans suffer from allergies.
- Over 50% of patients tested in one allergy clinic who had allergy symptoms tested positive for the mold species Cladosporium.
- According to a Mayo Clinic study, 1 in 7 Americans suffers from acute fungal sinusitis.

Everyone can be affected by black mold.  Many common ailments can be attributed to the harmful effects of mold such as: allergies, asthma, breathing difficulties, colds, chronic sinusitis, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, runny nose, and sore throat.  We spend billions of dollars every year on over-the-counter medications, doctors, and prescriptions to treat the symptoms of these illnesses.

Cellulose is a primary food source for mold and can be found in wood, cotton, paper, hemp, etc.  One square inch of mold infestation can produce over a million spores that are released into the air.  What many people do not realize is that mold is probably growing in their homes and workspace right now.  There may be super-colonies of mold in duct work or central heating and air conditioning systems, basements, attics, crawl spaces, under floors, and behind walls.

Why can't I just use bleach?
1.  Sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient and is a deadly gas that has killed thousands of soldiers.
2.  If bleach is accidentally mixed with an acid-containing cleaner (such as toilet-bowl cleaners, drain cleaners, lemon juice or vinegar), a deadly chlorine gas is released.
3.  Household bleach contains 3-6% sodium hypochlorite and the remaining is water.  Using bleach provides 1 of 3 ingredients necessary for mold growth.
4.  Bleach kills mold on nonporous surfaces, not in the air or on porous surfaces such as: wood, wallpaper, sheet rock, and grout.  Sodium hypochlorite dissipates within a few hours of application and the mold growth rebounds.

For years, mold was treated with bleach or ozone air cleaners.  Now, we are discouraged from using these because they are toxic and not effective.  An all-natural, organic substance like Thieves Household Cleaner or Thieves essential oil blend is a great option from Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO).  Thieves is a blend of cinnamon bark, clove, eucalyptus, lemon, and rosemary.  Micro-organisms are not able to adapt to essential oils as long as they remain pure and unadulterated.

You can clean the mold area with undiluted Thieves Household Cleaner and diffuse the Thieves essential oil for 15 minutes every 3 hours.

Source: 
http://thieves-secret.com/pdf/toxic-mold.pdf
"Nature's Mold Rx, the Non-Toxic Solution to Toxic Mold" by Edward R Close, PhD and Jacquelyn Close, RA.  http://www.moldrx4u.com/

For more information:  
www.oilsforhealthyliving.net
http://oilsforhealthyliving-heidi.blogspot.com/2011/11/thieves-overview.html

Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners

How toxic are your air fresheners? Do you think they actually freshen your air? Well, from watching television commercials, you would think that they are made out of flowers and do freshen your air -- as if you had placed fresh cut flowers all round your house. However, most air fresheners actually have the opposite effect and make your home's indoor air more polluted!

Our homes today already typically have very poor air quality due to many chemicals that are now found in our cleaning products, home building materials like paints, carpets and cabinets, and home furnishings like mattresses, couches and more. In fact, your home may be more polluted than it is outside. So do you really want to make your indoor air quality even worse with so-called air fresheners??

They can release air-polluting chemicals that can actually make you sick. When people use air
fresheners, the phthalates are released into the air where they may be inhaled or may land on the
skin and be absorbed. Once these chemicals enter the bloodstream, they can alter hormone levels and cause other health problems. The important thing to remember is you don't want to cover up odors with chemicals and perfumes. Get rid of them - the green way.

Did you know?

• Air fresheners almost never “freshen” the air. They just mask odors, either with synthetic fragrance or by interfering with your ability to smell by coating your nasal passages with an undetectable oily film or releasing a nerve-deadening agent. In rare cases, they will actually break down the offensive odor.  Did you know that people who use a lot of toxic hair products have less of a sense of smell? It kills your ability to smell by way of a nerve-deadening chemical. 
• Known toxic chemicals that can be found in air fresheners include camphor, phenol, ethanol, formaldehyde, benzene, volatile organic compounds, and artificial fragrances can cause symptoms like headaches, rashes, dizziness, migraines, asthma attacks, mental confusion, coughing and more. Some of the substances in air fresheners are linked to cancer or hormone disruption.
• A study published on July 10, 2010, in Environmental Health found that women who used more household cleaning products, including air fresheners and mold removers, had a 2x higher risk of breast cancer.
• Many aerosol air fresheners contain toxic phthalates, which have been linked to birth defects and reproductive harm.  Other conditions include cancer, neurological damage, developmental disorders, headache, anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, dizziness, lung irritation, fatigue, confusion, and nausea irritated eyes, nose, throat.
   

Some alternatives:

- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Soy candles
- Open the windows
- Essential oils
- Spices
- Non-toxic alternatives

Check out this blog about diffusing Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO):
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8935040036972650148&postID=7148728032391504798

Sources:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/27/2663509/do-your-part-top-7-alternatives.html
http://dagmarbleasdale.com/2011/04/protect-your-children-from-toxic-air-fresheners/
http://www.mcs-america.org/airfresh.pdf
http://www.nrdc.org/health/home/airfresheners/fairfresheners.pdf
http://www.ecoviva.com/html/air_freshener_toxic_emissions.html
http://www.enn.com/green_building/article/23394
http://www.healing-from-home-remedies.com/toxic-air-fresheners.html

For more information:  www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Diffusing

History of Diffusing

The term "aromatherapy" was coined by the French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé in the early 1920s. Gattefossé spent his life devoted to essential oils and their healing properties. However, for more than 6,000 years prior to Gattefossé, aromatherapy had been used by the Egyptians, Romans, and the Greeks. Imhotep, an Egyptian physician, suggested that oils be used for massage, bathing, and embalming the dead. Hippocrates, known as the father of modern medicine, used aromatic smoke and vapors to purge Athens of the plague.

Today, much has been theorized regarding the effects of diffusing essential oils, which can be considered similar to the aromatic smoke used by Hippocrates. It has been hypothesized that when essential oils are diffused, they can increase atmospheric oxygen by releasing oxygenating molecules into the air. Not only can essential oils increase oxygen in the atmosphere, they also increase the body’s ability to transport oxygen into the cells. The lipid-soluble structure of essential oils allows them to easily penetrate the cell membranes of the nose and enter into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the oils can help transport oxygen and nutrients into the cells.

Primary Benefits+ Transform your surroundings: Create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere or instantly brighten the mood of your home or office.
+ Eliminate odors: Remove lingering smells without resorting to synthetic air fresheners.
+ Protect your family’s health: Safeguard your family’s health by detoxing your home from harmful household chemicals.
+ Increases oxygen.
+ Increases ozone.
+ Increases negative ions.
+ Kills microbes, bacteria, and viruses
+ Removes dust particles.

What Makes This Product Unique?Young Living Essential Oils' (YLEO) Home Diffuser combines the latest in diffuser technology with increased usability. By breaking up a mixture of water and essential oil into millions of micro-particles, the Home Diffuser disperses an aromatic mist into the air, activating the beneficial constituents found in Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils. The diffuser comes complete with continuous and internal timer settings and the option to enjoy its soothing light system. Ideal for diffusing any of your favorite essential oils, it’s the perfect addition to any room in your home.

Check out this blog about the hidden hazards of air fresheners:
http://oilsforhealthyliving-heidi.blogspot.com/2012/02/hidden-hazards-of-air-fresheners.html

Source: http://www.youngliving.us/pdfs/PIP_HomeDiffuser.pdf

For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

33 Ways to Use Thieves

These products are from Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO)


Thieves Essential Oil Blend
1.   Rub diluted on the bottoms of feet for extra protection, especially during winter.
2.   Put 2–3 drops on a dryer sheet to freshen laundry.
3.   Drop on stubborn adhesives, such as glue and chewing gum, to remove from surfaces.
4.   Drop 4–5 drops on a tissue and attach to an air vent to freshen a hotel room.
5.   Diffuse for 24–48 hours straight to eliminate household mold.

Thieves Household Cleaner
6.   Use as a pre-wash spot remover for tough fabric stains.*
7.   Use diluted as a pre-soak for dirty sportswear.
8.   Add a capful when rewashing a forgotten laundry load to eliminate mildew odors.
9.   Use diluted to remove grease, food, or pet stains from carpet.*
10. Use to remove tough stains on plastic food storage containers.
11. Use undiluted to clean tough areas, such as ovens and rusted metal.
12. Spray diluted on plants with mold.
13. Use to clean stubborn “bathtub ring.”
14. Use to remove hard-water buildup and soap scum.
15. Use to remove fi ngerprints from stainless steel, glass, mirrors, and other surfaces.

Thieves Spray
16. Spray inside car to freshen the air and surfaces.
17. Spray on filter in vacuum to freshen the air while you clean.
18. Spray on silk and fake plants to clean.*
19. Spray in closets to freshen and protect from unwanted microbes.
20. Spray on sheets before making the bed to freshen.
21. Spray on laundry, especially towels, while folding.
22. Use to remove permanent marker from surfaces.*
23. Use to eliminate unwanted anthills and other pests.
24. Use as a bathroom or mudroom deodorizer.
25. Bring on vacation to freshen clothes and hotel rooms while traveling.
26. Spray in water-damaged rooms to eliminate mildew odors.
27. Use to clean tree and plant sap from hands and gardening tools.

Thieves Wipes
28. Wipe countertop and cutting board to disinfect surface before preparing food.
29. Wipe down handle and child seat on shopping cart before use.
30. Wipe down toys or playground equipment.
31. Wipe down doorknobs, handles, phones, keyboard, and other surfaces that are handled often, especially after someone has been sick.
Thieves Mouthwash
32. Put inside a small spray bottle to use as a breath freshener.

Thieves Cleansing Bar Soap
33. Use as a pre-wash treatment by scrubbing stains and spots.*


*Before trying tip on a large area, test a small inconspicuous spot for color safety.
33 Ways to Use Thieves®
Thieves Essential Oil Blend

Source: http://www.moldrx4u.com/Images/33WaysToUseThieves.pdf

For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net
http://oilsforhealthyliving-heidi.blogspot.com/2011/11/thieves-overview.html

MRSA

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) 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.

“MRSA is spread by contact. So you could get MRSA by touching another person who has it on the skin. Or you could get it by touching objects that have the bacteria on them. MRSA is carried, or “colonized,” by about 1% of the population, although most of them aren’t infected. Staph (MRSA) can be a problem if it manages to get into the body, often through a cut. Once there, it can cause an infection. Staph is one of the most common causes of skin infections in the U.S.” source: webmd.com

MRSA Facts

- MRSA is a resistant form of Staphylococcus aureus that can live on the skin and cause skin infections
- Community Acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) can progress from first symptom to death in as few as 3 days
- Intact skin is the body’s natural defense against infection.
- Any abrasion or break in the skin creates a potential portal of entry
- Abraded skin under a knee pad may create a portal of entry for infection. Knee pads do not protect against infection, and they may, in fact, be carriers of bacteria that can cause infection.
- CA-MRSA has many treatment options and is very treatable, with many options, if diagnosed in the early stages
- MRSA is most commonly misdiagnosed as a spider bite, impetigo or as a harmless pimple. Look for disproportionately greater pain compared to the size of the affected area to help differentiate MRSA from lesser concerns. Another important thing to consider is that spider bites are extremely rare. You are more likely to be struck by lightning than to be bitten by a spider. Informed health care professionals in high risk environments often treat “spider bites” as MRSA if a dead (brown recluse) spider cannot be produced.
- Always consult a health care professional immediately if MRSA is suspected
Source: http://www.nwcaonline.com/hibiclens_wrestlingspecific.pdf

Some interesting statistics:
    - In 1969 the U.S. surgeon general proclaimed “the war on infectious diseases has been won.”
    - In 1974 just 2% of the most common form of staph infections found in hospitals were resistant to the common antibiotic methicillin. Today more than 60% are impervious to it.
    - This year nearly 2 million Americans will get bacterial infections while in a hospital. 90,000 of them will die.
    - Current estimates place the annual cost of treating drug-resistant infections at more than $10 billion.
    - As ultraresistant strains continue to rise, so will demand—both for treatments and for new ways of preventing the spread of bacteria before it takes root in a person’s body.

Medical science has no effective treatment for MRSA infections.

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.

Thieves Therapeutic Oil Blend Kills Bacteria!
Theives Oil had already been scientifically tested at Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, and found to have a 99.996% kill rate against all airborne bacteria.

In November 2006,the University of Manchester published findings from their extensive research on the action of essential oils on the hospital super bug MRSA. In every case study it was found that the essential oils used in Thieves Oil destroyed MRSA 100%.

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. 

Of the 64 YL blends tested, 52 showed zones of inhibition, while 12 showed no detectable inhibitory activity against MRSA.  These blends: R.C.™, Motivation™, and Longevity™ have the highest level of inhibition.  Melrose and Thieves were also on the top of the list.


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 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.

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.

The reason essential oils are so effective is because they are made up of a complex mixture of chemical compounds which the MRSA and other super bug bacteria finds difficult to resist. The problem with current treatments is that they are made of single compounds which MRSA relatively quickly becomes resistant to, so treatment is only successful in around 50% of cases.  Plus, these are could cause skin irritation.  MRSA is often carried in side the nose and patient often have to insert treatments up their nostrils.  Wouldn't it be nice to just smell an essential oil instead?





Sources and Resources
http://aromatherapy4u.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/mrsa-staph-infection-and-young-living-essential-oils/

http://aromatherapy4u.wordpress.com/2007/10/22/mrsa-e-coli-and-essential-oils-the-aromatic-way-to-kill-a-superbug/

http://www.thieves-secret.com/mrsa-tips.htm

http://blog.youngliving.com/product/?p=95

http://www.webdeb.com/oils/superbug.htm

http://www.younglivinglink.com/?p=32

http://www.younglivinglink.com/?p=41

http://aromatherapyliving.com/thievesessentialoil.html


For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Mosquito Repellent

How many of you cringe at the thought of putting mosquito repellent all over your body?  It definitely works, but have you stopped and thought of what your skin is absorbing into your bloodstream?  Ew is right. 

DEET is a member of the toluene chemical family which is a common solvent that is used in rubber and plastic cements and also paint removers. It is absorbed through the skin and then into the bloodstream and intestinal tract.

People do get skin irritations and rashes from it.  Other side effects include damage to brain cells, a negative effect on the central nervous system, loss of memory, headaches, fatigue, respiratory problems and more.  It is not safe for babies less than 2 months old.  The use of DEET on children can be even more dangerous because their nervous systems are still developing.  If you have to use DEET on small children, use a small percentage of DEET in the repellent.  Make sure that you wash it off (no pun intended) as soon as you will be indoors.

Did you know that DEET was developed by the US Army for use in jungle warfare? 

Did you know that when you apply sunscreen and DEET that the DEET makes the sunscreen less effective?


What essential oils can we use for mosquito repellent? 
Purification, Palo Santo oil, lemon eucalyptus, lemongrass, citronella, palmarosa, cedar, geranium and others.  Since the essential oils are of a high concentration, they must be diluted before applying them directly to the skin.

Purification is a Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) blend of therapeutic grade essential oils, no carrier oils added. It is a blend of Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavandin, Rosemary, Melaleuca alternifolia and Myrtle. The Purification blend cleanses the air and neutralizes odors when diffused. It disinfects and cleanses cuts and scrapes and alleviates itching and redness from insect bites including spiders, bees, hornets and wasps. The sooner you can apply Purification to a bite the smaller the reaction will be. The essential oils draw out the sting toxins and keep them from spreading through the body. In the case of an allergic reaction to a sting, apply Purification neat (without diluting) to the site of sting every 10 minutes while you are on the way to seek medical attention.

Here's a great website from Seventh Generation about natural mosquito repellant:  http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/natural-mosquito-repellent.html

Sources and Resources:
http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/skin-and-lifestyle/insect-repellent-skin.htm
http://www.ivillage.com/insect-repellent-safe-babies-and-toddlers/6-n-136820
http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/ask-heidi/insect-repellent.aspx
http://www.ecolife.com/parenting/organic-baby-body/natural-insect-repellent.html
http://www.family-essential-oils.com/natural-insect-repellent.html
http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/purification-essential-oil.html
http://aromatherapyliving.com/palo_santo_essential_oil.html
http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/palo-santo-oil.html
http://webdeb.com/oils/bug-spray/
http://www.aromaweb.com/recipes/insectrepellent.asp

PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article is based solely on the use of 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils due to their high quality and tested purity. The use of a brand of uncertain quality and/or purity will provide you with potentially dangerous, if not lethal, results. The author assumes no responsibility for your improper use of this information. The statements about these oils have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

For more information:www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Ningxia Red

What is Ningxia Red from Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO)?  Ningxia is a province in China that grows wolfberries.  Wolfberries are comparable to gogi berries from the Himalayas.  Ningxia Red is a nutrient-infused drink that has wolfberries, blueberries, raspberries, pomegranates, apricots, red grapes, blue agave, lemon essential oil and orange essential oil.  Citrus oils contain d-limonene which helps the liver and regresses cancer.  It helps the immune system, your eyes, your cardiovascular health, lowers cholesterol, and much more.  Ningxia wolfberries are the highest, naturally occurring antioxidant food in the world.

Nutrition Information:

• Calories: 19 per serving
• Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams per serving
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 grams per serving
• Sugars: 3.4 grams per serving
• Sodium: 15 mg per serving
• Protein: 0.65 grams per serving
• Vitamin C: 180 mg per serving
• Approximately 34 servings per container

Check out my website about Ningxia Red:
http://oilsforhealthyliving.weebly.com/ningxia-red.html

Sources:
http://aromatherapyliving.com/ningxiaredwolfberry.html
http://www.ningxiared.com/
http://www.ningxiawolfberryjuice.com
http://www.youngliving.com/goji-juice/Ningxia-Red
http://www.youngliving.us/pdfs/PIP_NingXiaRed.pdf

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net
http://www.secretsofmothernature.com/oilsforhealthyliving
http://oilsforhealthyliving-heidi.blogspot.com/2012/01/fibromyalgia-and-ningxia-red.html

Fibromyalgia and Ningxia Red

Fibromyalgia is an autoimmune disorder of the soft tissue.  It is an inflammatory condition where your body is in pain, especially after exercise.  The fourth stage of sleep is not attained and fatigue sets in. 

Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) has a product called NingXia Red is high on the ORAC scale (measures antioxidant levels). It is anti-inflammatory and can relieve some pain with people who have fibromyalgia or arthritis. Fibromyalgia is an acidic condition in which the liver is toxic. Limonene is found in citrus oils and helps with detoxifying the liver.

Ningxia Red is a fusion drink with the following ingredients:
Whole Ningxia wolfberry (lyceum barbarum) puree
Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) juice
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) juice
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) juice
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) juice
Organic blue agave (A. tequilana) nectar
Grape (Vitis vinifera) seed, skin, and stem
Lemon (Citrus limon) rind
Orange (Citrus sinensis) rind

Info on what essential oils to use to help with fibromyalgia:
http://younglivingoils4life.com/natural-health-cabinet/ningxia-red/ (cute video to watch)
http://www.warrior-priestess.com/essential%20oils%20stories/fibromyalgia.html

Here are some testimonials that I found on the net:
http://livingwellwithsabine.com/?p=677
http://www.essentials4health.biz/business/quotes.html
http://www.younglivingsuccess.com/2010/11/ningxia-red-juice-and-fibromyalgia.html
http://www.oil-testimonials.com/essential-oils/4508
http://www.optimumchoices.com/NingXia_Red_testimonials.htm
http://younglivingoillady.com/ningxia-red/ningxia-red-testimonies/

For more information, check out www.ningxiared.com

Source of information: links to the websites above
Disclaimer: This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not
meant to substitute for medical care or to prescribe treatment for any specific health
condition.



For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net
http://www.secretsofmothernature.com/oilsforhealthyliving
http://oilsforhealthyliving-heidi.blogspot.com/2012/01/ningxia-red.html

Dry Skin

So many people have asked me what to do about dry skin.  Below is the info I shared with them.

Here's an article about the 11 Causes of Dry Skin:  http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/dry-skin-causes

Eczema is hard to treat. It starts from the inside out and that the lotions and soaps that you put on won't be enough. When someone has eczema, they are very acidic.  It is recommended that you buy a PH test strip (you just pee on it) at the pharmacy and see what the numbers are.  You need to minimize the amount of fast foods and processed foods that you eat and to take enzymes - morning, noon and night.  Take Alkalime to alkanize your body (after confirming from the PH Test strip that you are acidic).

Some other Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) products that we use for dry knuckles:
http://www.youngliving.com/natural-pet-care/Animal-Scents-Ointment 

http://www.youngliving.com/natural-skin-care-products/Lavaderm-Cooling-Mist

http://www.youngliving.com/essential-oils/Melaleuca-Alternifolia

Renew:
http://www.melaleuca.com/renew (has a video on it which research shows is better than Eucerin)

Pure Gardens:
http://www.getfit.awarenesslife.com/index.cfm?action=details&detail=puregardens 

Bigelow soap free cleanser:
http://www.bigelowchemists.com/bigelow-chapped-hands-soap-free-cleanser-1-5-oz-140.html 

 

For more information: www.oilsforhealthyliving.net

Where do I Begin?

I wanted to write something addressing some of the most common asked questions I received, the most prevalent of which is "Where do I begin?".

To begin, you need to ask yourself some simple questions like:
- How is my family's and my own health?
- Do I want to use more health conscious personal care products?
- Should I be using more non-toxic household cleaners?

Looking at how to make you and your home healthier with natural products is what Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) is all about. It is easy to start off small with a starter kit or by just using the nontoxic thieves cleaner. These will give you a great feel for what the whole line of young living can offer. If you love the smell of the oils, I can introduce you to a wonderful diffuser that will fill your house (or individual rooms) with a wonderful aroma and bacteria fighting scents of any oil you choose. There are also inexpensive lip balms that are available (a personal favorite of mine) as well as hand sanitizers and soaps from the Thieves line.

Here are some more questions I thought of that you could ask yourself and I would be happy to address for you:
- Do you get headaches a lot and don't like to take ibuprofen? If yes, peppermint could help with that.
- Do you get cuts, scrapes, burns, or bruises and want to use something natural? If yes, lavender could help with that.
- Do you have an upset stomach, heartburn or digestive problems? If yes, peppermint, digize, or alkalime could help with that.
- Do you have a need to use oils on your pet? YL has an animal scents line that would be great to use.
- Do you want your house to smell nice but do not want to use Glade Plug-Ins? If yes, any oil would be great. Especially, joy, lavender, thieves, or peace and calming along with a cold air diffuser.
- Do you smoke or have pets and want to get rid of the smell and not want to use Lysol or Febreeze? If yes, purification or thieves will help.
- Do you want to start trading out some of the toxic household cleaners for non-toxic ones? If yes, Thieves Household Cleaner would be great.
- Do you want to use a natural mosquito repellent instead of using deet? If yes, purification is a good choice.
- Do you want to build up your immune system during the cold and flu season? If yes, thieves, immupower, or Ningxia Red could help with that.
- Do you know of a child who could benefit from an organic line of personal care products? YL has a kids scents line that would be great to use.
- Do you get massages? Why not bring your own massage oils and reap the benefits of a therapeutic grade oil? Massage therapists don't mind using the oils that you bring in. You can either buy a pre-made massage oil that YL makes or you can create your own by mixing the oils that you want along with the V6 mixing oil.

Start with one or two things in mind and when you feel comfortable with that, then you can expand. Each oil has several uses. The top two oils that are very versatile are lavender and peppermint.

If you have a question about something specific (ailment or oil), I can look it up in the Essential Oils Desk Reference book and email you a snippet. I have a lot of brochures if you want anything specific. I have a blog and it can be found on my website. I have lots more to write about so, keep checking back.

Thank you for your time and I would love to hear back from you.

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