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Core Supplements

Enjoy the benefits of Life 5™, Longevity™, Omega Blue™, and True Source™ conveniently packaged in thirty a.m./noon/p.m. packets. Getting the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy is as easy as tearing open a pack.

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Everyday Oils

Young Living recommends nine of our most popular essential oils and essential oil blends that can be used for a wide range of uses and benefits. Enjoy the relaxing benefits of lavender and Peace & Calming, the cleansing power of Thieves and Purification, the comforting touch of Valor and PanAway and more. This kit is ideal for making oils an essential part of your day, every day.

Everyday Oils includes: frankincense (5 ml), lemon (5 ml), lavender (5 ml), peppermint (5 ml), Purification® (5 ml), PanAway® (5 ml), Peace & Calming® (5 ml), Thieves® (5 ml), and Valor® (5 ml)

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What does Back Pain, Blisters and Poison Ivy Have in Common?

Me! Well, actually, I hope that they have nothing to do with me but the likelihood is very good!

For the past 3 hours my love, my oldest son, and I have been cleaning out the ivy in our front yard What a mess! The ivy on the hill in my front yard is my Nemesis! I don't hate many things in life but I do hate my ivy. Why? Because it needs so much attention to look decent, many vines and unwanted things live there like Poison Ivy, and mostly because it is back breaking work to clean it up.

When we called it quits today my back was aching, my hands were filled with blisters (in the most tenderest spots) and there's a good possibility that I probably got a little poison ivy on the part of my wrist that kept getting exposed.

Knowing that I will probably need some sort of first aid to deal with all of this, I decided that I'd look up what oils I can use to alleviate blisters and poison ivy in my Essential Oils Desk Reference (3rd Edition). I already know that PanAway will be awesome for my aching back, I'll just have to get my love to give me a massage.

I thought since I researched this information I would share it with you. Here is the information I found in the reference book:

Blisters - It occurs when there is an accumulation of fluid underneath the skin. When the blister bursts, the revealed tissue beneath may become infected.
Single Oils: Lavender, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Sandlewood, Melissa, Cistus, Roman or German Chamomile.

Blends: Purification, Inspiration, Melrose

Dilute essential oil with a carrier oil (such as V-6 or Sweet Almond Oil) 50-50 and apply to blistered area 3-5 times daily.

Poison Ivy -

Single Oils: Peppermint, Eucalyptus dives, German Chamomile, Lemongrass, Lemon, Idaho tansy, Tea Tree, Rosemary, basil

Blends: Thieves, Purification, Sensation, Melrose, Gentle Baby, R.C., JuvaFlex, JuvaCleanse, Release.

Dilute essential oil with carrier oil (such as V-6 or Sweet Almond Oil) 50-50 and apply 4-6 drops to affected areas twice daily.

Back Pain - As I mentioned above, I didn't need to look this up. For any kind of back, neck or muscle pain I use PanAway. This is a soothing oil containing wintergreen that immediately brings a warming sensation to the area where it has been applied and begins to alleviate the pain. This oil previously only came in 5ml bottles but now comes in a 15ml bottle! Thank you Young Living!

I am also sitting on my Balance Ball Chair (scroll down for discount coupon on the right side of this page) as I write this. Its awesome for any kind of back pain. It takes the pressure off of the spine and frees it from pain. I highly recommend this chair to anyone who experiences any kind of back pain. I gave one to my love for Christmas. I had it shipped to his office and ever since he's been using it he hasn't complained of any back pain!

Thankfully I have Lavender, Purification,
Peppermint and PanAway on hand and I'll begin applying the Lavender to these blisters.

You'd have these oils on hand if you had the Essential 7 Kit. Order yours here.................

It looks like my massage will have to wait; my family is calling me. Its to the beach we go! I'll let you know how the Lavender worked on my blisters.

If you have any questions on ordering any of these Young Living products please contact me. I'd be happy to help!

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth

Mosquitoes Bugging You?

It's that time of year when the mosquitoes come calling. For my family it means we have to be ready to fight one of our biggest outdoor challenges so we can enjoy some outdoor fun.

We live in a highly wooded yard and the mosquitoes can get so bad my children will actually fore go outdoor activities rather than be bitten by these loathsome critters. I can't very well blame them especially when I see the welts these pests leave on their delicate skin. More worrisome then the welts are the chance of contracting West Nile virus or the other diseases that mosquitoes carry. Yet we have to get outside!

Aggressive action is needed at our house to win the battle of Us vs. The Mosquitoes; and that is exactly what we do! We use a variety of methods to manage the mosquitoes. We use a propane powered Mosquito Trap, we hang pheromone Mosquito Traps, we use candles with drops of essential oils in them when we dine outside and we have my children's favorite mosquito warfare tactic - shooting them down with water guns. But the one action I won't take is spraying bug spray that contains DEET on my children.

Yes, DEET is the most powerful insect repellent made but I can't bring myself to apply this chemical onto my children and here's why. DEET is known to cause neurological damage, and once it enters the bloodstream, it makes its way to the nervous system, where it is known to cause seizures and even deaths.

DEET can be especially harmful to children, which is why The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than one application of DEET per day for children. Okay, great, so one application a day won't cause any damage? But what happens over time when my children's bodies have absorbed years of DEET use? No Thanks, I don't want to know! I'll stick to my homemade bug sprays made with essential oils!!

Essential oils work wonderfully to repel mosquitoes without any neurological damage ;-) and when you use Soybean oil as the base for the lotion you will have a very effective mosquito repellent. An efficacy test at the University of Florida on various types of repellents indicated that a soybean oil-based repellent is as effective as repellents with low concentrations of DEET and when USDA researchers tested the success of a soybean oil repellent, they found that it provided protection from bites between 5 and 8 hours, depending on the species of mosquito they studied.

Essential Oils to Use for Natural Mosquito Repellent:

Single Oils - Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Lime, Lavender, Tea Tree, Cedarwood, Geranium, Idaho Tansy, Rosemary, Patchouli, Citronella, Lemongrass, Thyme

Young Living Blends - Purification, Thieves, Melrose

The following Blend is found in the Essential Oils Desk Reference (3rd Edition)

Insect Repellent Blend
6 drops Peppermint
6 drops Tea Tree
9 drops Eucalyptus Radiata

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How To Use Essential Oils as Mosquito Repellent:

1. Make a lotion using 10 drops of essential oil to 2 Tablespoons Soybean Oil.


2. Make a spray by mixing the essential oils with water in a spray bottle. Shake the mix before using and take care not to spray the eyes.


3. Having a party? Cut some festive fabric into strips and dip into the insect repellent blend or one of the insect-repelling essential oils mixed with water and hang or tie to trees around your yard to make a natural barrier for the mosquitoes.


4. Add a few drops of your choice of insect-repelling essential oils to your shampoo, conditioner, or liquid soap to help counteract the perfumes in these products that attract the mosquitoes.


5. Wear a Terra-Cotta Pendant Simply put a few drops of the insect-repelling essential oils onto the pendant and wear it around your neck. These pendants will diffuse the oils in your space and keep the mosquitoes away.


6. Add a few drops of Cinnamon Oil to standing water such as bird baths and rain barrels. According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Cinnamon Oil has been found to be more effective in killing mosquito larvae than DEET.

Please take caution and don't spray or apply any insect repellents over cuts, scratches, rashes, or other open spots in the skin. And note that while these repellents do work, they are certainly not as effective as DEET. You will need to reapply these homemade insect-repellents more often than you do commercial brands but I think you will find the benefits of not absorbing the toxic chemicals far outweighs the reapplication.

Let me know if you try these solutions and how they work for you.

Please contact me if you have any questions or need help ordering any of the oils.

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth

Clean Your Air Naturally Without Harmful Chemicals

Did you know that when the Natural Resources Defense Council conducted tests on popular air fresheners they found that 12 out of 14 contained the harmful chemical Phthalates (pronounced tha-lates)? Read the report here and see a list of the worst offenders.

Phthalates is a hazardous chemical that has been found to cause reproductive problems, birth defects and hormonal abnormalties in humans. In addition, exposure to Phthalates in indoor enviornments has also been associated with allergy symptoms and asthma.

Air fresheners release Phthalates into the air where they are inhaled and/or land on the skin and are absorbed. Phthalates are then absorbed into the bloodstream and that is when the problems begin.

Clearly, air fresheners are not a good solution for freshening or even cleaning the air, as some air freshener companies’ claim. A safe alternative and one of the best ways to purify and scent the air in your home or office is to use a cold air diffuser with essential oils.

A cold air diffuser consists of an air pump (like the pump for a fish tank) that blows room temp air through a tube and into a hand blown glass nebulizer. This action puts micro-fine particles of the essential oil into the air. The anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties of the essential oils, along with the negative ions and oxygenating molecules that are released when essential oils are diffused, remain suspended in the air to help reduce chemicals, bacteria, and metallics in the air. All added bonuses to scenting the air!

What oils should you diffuse? Most single oils are great for diffusing and Young Living offers some blends especially designed for diffusing. Here are some suggestions:







Peace and Calming is a wonderful blend to diffuse to create a calm environment. This blend is great for calming overactive children.










Purification is specifically designed to purify the air. This blend works great to rid your home or office of odors and air borne bacteria. Diffuse this blend after cooking a seafood meal and you'd never know you had fish for dinner!









Thieves Blend was tested by Weber State University and was shown to kill 100% of the airborne bacteria present when diffused into the air. This is a great blend to diffuse in times of illness or to ward off airborne bacteria to prevent illness.










Citrus Fresh is a beautiful citrus scent that makes your enviornment smell clean and fresh and works as a great air purifier.






Keep your indoor air quality free of Phthalates and at its best by avoiding commercial air fresheners, invest in a cold air diffuser.

*Ask me how you can get 50% off a Young Living cold air nebulizing diffuser.*

If you have questions or need assistance in placing an order contact me, I will be happy to help you.

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth