Oil of the Week: Peppermint

Last (but not least), we’ll talk particulars of Peppermint in our final Oil of the Week installment. 

Pass the Peppermint!

Peppermint is in the same family as Lavender. As a relative of the Swiss Army knife of Essential Oils, it’s not surprising that Peppermint is also a versatile, everyday oil. Most people have smelled or tasted Peppermint, but this mighty mint can do a lot more than spice up brownies (but really, these brownies are delicious).

Put some pep in your step by adding a drop of Peppermint to a glass of water or tea. We also love Peppermint for digestive support and post-workout massage. Tip: Only put Essential Oils in glass or stainless steel containers.

You can reach for Peppermint throughout your day! Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Digestive Support

Just like DiGize or Lemon, Peppermint helps support many facets of healthy intestinal function.

• Travel: If plane travel gets you down, try inhaling Peppermint to calm down after takeoff.
• Pregnancy: Oily mamas-to-be, give yourself a treat in those early days by inhaling or diffusing Peppermint.  
• Appetite: Take a bite out of overeating by inhaling Peppermint to satiate cravings before you cave.

All in Your Head

• Head Support: Refresh head or sinuses by inhaling and/or applying Peppermint directly to your temples and back of neck.

Pro Tip: Peppermint is a hot oil, so test out your tolerance with a carrier oil before you try it neat.

• Concentration: Try diffusing Peppermint and Lemon when tackling homework or projects that take focus.

De-Stress & Cool Down

• Post Workout Massage: Treat tired muscles to a soothing Peppermint massage. Just dilute a few drops in your favorite carrier oil and apply as needed.
• Cool Down: You can also use Peppermint as a way to cool down on a hot summer day. Try it on the back of your neck for a refreshing treat.

DIY Natural Solution

Clear your cobwebs and then mix up this DIY Spray to help keep your home pest free. Combine the following ingredients in an empty 16-oz glass spray bottle.

• 5-7 drops Peppermint essential oil
• 1 Squirt of eco-friendly dish soap
• 1 TB of white vinegar (optional)  
• Warm water  

Then spray on window frames, doorways and the dark corners where unwanted creatures often hang out. Bonus: This spray is kid and pet friendly and smells great!

Coming Soon

We’re in the process of planning new posts and series, so if you have ideas about what you’d like to learn about next, let us know. Comment here or email us at treeoflifeyl@gmail.com.

Oil of the Week: R.C. – Don't Leave Home Without It!

I have used R.C. for the past 15 years. It is an amazing blend formulated to maintain and support a healthy respiratory system. I always think (and tell people) It's kind of like that old MasterCard commercial – don't leave home without it!  

When you see Young Living's R.C. Essential Oil, think respiratory support! 

All About R.C.

My Favorite Ways to Use It

One of my favorite ways to use R.C. takes just a couple of seconds. I drip a couple of drops in the palm of my hand, rub my hands together three times, cup my hands around my nose and mouth and then inhale it deeply. I love its invigorating scent!

Essential Oil Pro Tip: When I inhale an Essential Oil deeply several times, I move my hands away from my face when I exhale. This helps the essential oil not evaporate as quickly. 

Here are a few more ways to try incorporating R.C. into your Essential Oil routine:

• Rub R.C. on your feet or chest before exercise to uplift and inspire.
• Massage three drops on your feet before bedtime to encourage an atmosphere of comfort.
• Diffuse to create a comforting aroma.
• Use in place of Aroma Siez™ in Young Living’s Raindrop Technique®.

The Ingredients

R.C.™ Essential Oil Blend is a unique combination of Cypress, Spruce, and three types of
Eucalyptus (E. globulus, E. radiata, and E. citriodora) oils, and includes the naturally occurring
constituent limonene.

Questions? Ask Away!

We'd love to help out with any questions you have about R.C. or any of the oils we discuss (and adore) on the blog! Leave us a comment or contact us today!  
 

Oil of the Week: Thieves

To share my love of Young Living Thieves, I always start with a quick history lesson:

Thieves is a powerful blend inspired by the legend of four 15th-century French thieves. These thieves/perfumers formulated a special aromatic combination of clove, rosemary, and other botanicals to rob those who had died from the Black Plague. They were caught red-handed, convicted of their crimes and sentenced to be burned at the stake. However, the judges were astonished that the robbers had not caught the Black Plague, and in exchange for a lighter sentence, the thieves revealed their secret … and were hanged instead. Ok, so it was a silver lining for the thieves, but their ingenuity led to one of Young Living’s most popular oils.

Thieves contains Clove (an immune stimulant), Lemon (to promote health), Cinnamon Bark (a powerful purifier), Eucalyptus Radiata (for respiratory support) and Rosemary (an antioxidant).

How to Use Thieves Every Day

#1 Apply to Your Feet

This is the easiest oil to use in the Premium Starter Kit. All you have to remember is to apply to the bottom of your feet every day. (Remember the tip from our recent Lavender post about applying essential oils to the bottom of the feet because the pores are the largest?)

And that’s it!

Thieves is great to support the immune system, so you never want to go a day without it. Of course there are many other ways to use Thieves, but this is the simplest way to get started using your essential oils every day.

When the air outside becomes crisp and the days start getting shorter, you know it’s time to stock up on Thieves. Trust me! You don't know how many calls I get each Winter from panicked moms who just used their last drop of Thieves. Lucky for them, I keep several extras around for just these types of emergencies. Don't run out of Thieves!

#2 Diffuse (Diffuse, Diffuse!)

I use this oil in my main room diffuser all day, every day. I love how it smells, but even better, I know that my family is protected from whatever icky's that they encounter during the day or bring home with them. I also travel with my diffuser, when I arrive at my hotel room, I start the diffuser with Thieves and leave for a few hours. When I return, my room smells great and I have security and peace of mind. I love to add Orange, Tangerine or Nutmeg in the diffuser with Thieves for a little variety.

More Ways to Use Thieves

Creative Carpet Freshener

Got musty smells? Use a sprinkle shaker, fill with 1 cup baking soda, add 5 drops of Thieves, combine well. Let mixture sit overnight, so the oil has a chance to absorb. Sprinkle over carpets and vacuum thoroughly.

On-the-Go “Everything” Spray  

Make your own Thieves Spray and use it everywhere. I put about 10-15 drops in a 4oz glass spray bottle. I spray it in a smelly car, in stinky shoes, on public toilet seats, on linens and pillows, on remote controls, in restaurants, on shopping carts, in laundry baskets or trash cans. One member even said they use it on money.

Love the Blend? Check Out the Thieves Line

Thieves is one of Young Living’s most popular products. If fact, Young Living has an entire line of Thieves Household Products and Personal Care Products. Everything from toothpaste to laundry soap. Be sure to check out all of the Thieves products so you can clean your home and have personal care products toxin free.

Thieves Vitality Tips

Thieves Vitality, same great essential oil blend, now bottled with a white label indicating that this oil can be used as a dietary supplement. I use this everyday to support healthy gums and teeth. I put one drop on my Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste. It makes my mouth feel so fresh, clean and healthy. I love the spicy flavor as well. It is also great as a mouthwash or to gargle to soothe mouth and throat.

Other uses for Thieves Vitality:

• Add a drop to your daily NingXia Red shot.
• Add 3-5 drops to a vegetable capsule with a fatty oil and swallow with water for overall wellness and immune support.
• Add a drop to a cup of warm water, herbal tea or other hot drinks for a spicy zing.

Have any Thieves questions? Ask away in the comments! We’d love to help!

Oil of the Week: DiGize

One of the greatest things about essential oils is that they know how to do their job even better than we know how to use them. The proper use of an oil could promote normal and healthy functions of that particular body system.

If you and your family happen to eat food, DiGize should be one of your go-to oils. It helps support digestive and gastrointestinal systems as well as intestinal function.

No More 20 Questions for “Funny Tummy”

For instance, your little one comes to you, “Mommy, my tummy feels funny.” In the past, I would run down the list of possible causes. What did he eat? Has he pooped today? Has he had enough water to drink? Is it his stomach, his bowels, or something else?

That was my first child.

Now I don’t have to spend my time worrying about cause and effect, I can skip right to solution! Go get your DiGize!

With my second, things are easier. Even though my 6-year-old can’t quite read the labels, he has his own special bottle with a rollerball that he can identify. When his tummy needs some TLC, I just point to our oils cache. He knows where to find his DiGize, and brings it to me. No twenty questions, no worry, just God’s incredible design working for my kiddo.

Most Valuable (and Versatile) Travel Companion

For me, the oil that I used the most while in a foreign country was probably DiGize. My gut was not prepared for the AMAZING food … and questionable food preparation. My digestive system suffered a little, but only a little.

If my tummy felt funny, the DiGize was ready for action. And, yes, I did smell like peppermint and fennel most of my trip.

On a plane, DiGize. On a boat, DiGize. On a narrow, winding, boulder-strewn mountain path in a vehicle that was really only meant for smooth pavement, DiGize. Gorging myself on the best fish I’ve ever tasted, DiGize. Drinking water that was very suspicious, DiGize. Overheated from the tropical environment, DiGize. And let’s not forget when Aunt Flo comes to visit a few days out of the month, you’ve got it, DiGize.

Let’s Talk Application

• Behind your ears is a great preemptive measure before riding in vehicles.
• Rub a drop or two in a clockwise motion topically over the abdomen.
• Use as a compress over the belly.
• Inhale a little.
• A drop or two of DiGize Vitality under your tongue after a heavy meal.
• And of course, the Vita Flex Points on the ankles and the bottoms of the feet.

Let’s Break It Down

Here are the therapeutic grade essential oils (and their special properties) that make this blend so special:

• Tarragon: promotes relaxation
• Ginger: warm and calming
• Peppermint: cooling and soothing
• Juniper: supports plumbing efficiency
• Fennel: supports overall digestive function
• Lemongrass: uplifting and lymphatic system support
• Anise: supports digestion
• Patchouli: calming and relaxing

AND to Sum It Up!

All of these oils work together for the greater good of the gut.  Whether you need things to slow down, speed up, deflate, chill, or just run smoothly, DiGize can be that oil to support your well-oiled machine.  

No 20 questions, just a drop or two. Questions? Leave them in the comments! 

Young Living September Promo: Workout Faves for Free!

September means fall. And fall means it's finally fun to run (bike, hike, walk...we could go on) outside again. Stay active this September with these natural workout faves from Young Living's latest promotion. Gorgeous weather awaits. 

Amp up active September days with these workout-supporting oils and blends, free with your qualifying purchase! 

300 PV Retail Value: $183.22

A blend of fast-absorbing vegetable oils and essential oils – like muscle-supporting Wintergreen, Peppermint, Thyme, and Oregano – make Ortho Sport a perfect post-workout massage oil.  

• Ortho Sport® Massage Oil 
• 5-ml Northern Lights Black Spruce  
• 15-ml Wintergreen  
• 5-ml PanAway®  
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 15-ml Oregano 

250 PV Retail Value: $137.50

Woodsy and invigorating, Northern Lights Black Spruce is a diffuser must-have for pre-workout stretching.

• 5-ml Northern Lights Black Spruce
• 15-ml Wintergreen
• 5-ml PanAway®
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 15-ml Oregano

190 PV Retail Value: $106.25  

Get the signature Wintergreen tingle by adding this oil to your favorite lotion after hitting the gym.

• 15-ml Wintergreen
• 5-ml PanAway®
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 15-ml Oregano

Active day? Reach for PanAway. Young Living's special blend of Wintergreen, Clove and Peppermint is formulated to soothe.

Questions?

We love Oregano for its herbaceous fragrance.  

Contact us! If you'd like more information about the promo, we're here to help! We can answer anything...from how to qualify to why we love each and every oil and blend in this month's offer. Be sure to check out our Essential Rewards page to learn how to start earning points toward even more free Young Living Products (woo hoo!).  

Young Living Essential Rewards Update: Better than Ever

September 1st will be a good day. Not only are fall leaves (and scarves! and delicious lattes!) just around the corner, but Young Living’s autoship program Essential Rewards (or ER) will officially be better and more generous than ever. If you’re new to ER, we’ll break down a few of the basics. And if you’re a current user, we’ll explain how these updates will affect your monthly orders. Spoiler: It’s all good things.

What is Essential Rewards?

Woo hoo! Young Living's Essential Rewards program will be even more generous starting September 1st. 

Essential Rewards is Young Living’s optional and free autoship program. Looking for a few bullet point highlights? You’ve got it!

• You can cancel at any time
• You can customize your order and order date each month
• Your minimum order each month is 50PV (PV=Product Value, typically a product’s dollar value before taxes and shipping).

If you want (a lot) more detail. Check out our Essential Rewards 101 page. It covers everything from signing up to cashing in points.

What are the Benefits?

Other than earning points you can use toward FREE products (more on that in a minute), here are a few extra special ER benefits.

• Reduced shipping
• Priority order for low-stock items
• Access to ER only products and kits
• Monthly ER only promo items
• Ability to earn more points on certain promotions

What’s Changing?

Earn more points toward the products you love by buying the products you love with Young Living's enhanced Essential Rewards program. (Better than ever on September 1st). 

Now we’re getting somewhere! The ER makeover allows you earn points faster. Reminder: ER points are worth 1 PV. So once you have enough points to buy that oil or blend you’ve been dying to try, you can. For free. With your ER points.

The old scale worked like this:

• 1-6 months, 10% back
• 7-12 months, 15% back
• 13+ months, 20%

The new/enhanced/more generous scale will work like this:

• 1-3 months, 10%
• 4-24 months, 20%
• 24+ months, 25%

But wait, there’s more...

The new program also includes gifts(!) at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.

How Does it Work for Existing ER Members?

The shift will be pretty straightforward for those of you who already use and love ER.

Percentage Points Status

You will receive the percentage points that align with the new scale. If you’ve been a member for 6 months, you’ll start receiving 20% back!

Earning Gifts

You will also have a chance to earn the milestone gifts. Everyone will start at month 0, and if you continue to use ER you’ll receive your first gift in 3 months.

Time to (Essential) Reward Yourself

If you’d like to enroll in Essential Rewards, it’s easy:

1. Login to your Young Living portal
2. Click on Essential Rewards in your Virtual Office

Or you can contact member services at 1-800-371-3515.

If still have questions, we’d be happy to help! Contact Jaynelle at Jaynelle@TreeofLifeYL.com.

Oil of the Week: Lavender

Lavender...where to begin? So many uses, so little time! I don't know if I could think of one person who could not benefit from Lavender! We love having it in our family; all 4 of us have at least one way to use it on a regular basis.  

Lavender: An Oil for Every Member of the Family

Lavender is versatile. We love it as a part of our nighttime routines, skin soothing support and, of course, its fresh scent. So many uses make it a great starter oil. 

#1 Baby Benefits

This is my favorite way to use Lavender currently! I have a 10 month old who is not quite old enough to communicate why she may be fussing. Mamas, you know the drill:

• Does she have a tooth pushing through?
• Does she feel warm?
• Is it a season change that’s causing the sniffles?
• Is she restless?

You never quite know the answer! But I can tell you this, I always have the same answer...rub some lavender on! It is so versatile and supports so many systems that chances are, it will give her relief in one way or another!

I just apply it on her feet, and then on her chest for respiratory support and to help her relax.

Fun fact: Did you know our feet are our most porous part of our body? Apply an oil to the feet and it will absorb and know just the right spot to travel to!

#2 Toddler Triumphs   

In addition to our sweet little girl, we have a sweet (but tough!) 31/2 yr old boy. I must say Lavender is great to have around for soothing the many bumps and bruises of toddlerhood! I apply straight on at times, or dilute with some coconut oil when he's a little more sensitive.

#3 Happy Hubby Habits

My husband has a lot of stress from day to day and needs a little extra assistance calming his mind at night. To help, we start it in the diffuser a little before bedtime. We both love how it promotes a relaxing atmosphere as we get ready for bed.

DIY Tip: I've heard of others making a linen spray and spraying it on their sheets and pillows as well!

#4 Mama Merits

As far as I'm concerned I have two favorite uses for lavender. Sorry I tried to narrow it down to just one, but I couldn't!

Game-Changer at Season Changes

The first is during the change of seasons. This was actually how I was introduced to essential oils! I used to battle sinus irritation whenever the temperature changed (which happens pretty frequently in Arkansas!). One weekend, I was staying with a dear friend who used essential oils. She recommended a few and after that I was hooked! Now when I sense a change in the weather I apply a drop or two directly over my cheekbones and along my neck. Sometimes, I put a drop under my tongue as well for quicker relief!

After-Sun Soother

I also have another dilemma: You see, I'm a girl who loves the sun! Like I really feel like I can never get enough of it! Unfortunately, my German descent doesn't agree with this. Yup, I have the blonde hair blue eyes and very very fair skin, so I usually have to suffer the consequences after a long day in the sunshine. This is where lavender becomes my best friend! When I get home or even throughout the day while I'm out, I take a few drops of lavender, mix it with coconut oil and rub it wherever needed! I love the smell of the coconut/lavender combo and it's very soothing to the skin!

Lavender Vitality: A Refreshing Recipe Addition

Another great way to use Lavender? In recipes! Yes, Young Living makes a Lavender Vitality oil that can be ingested!

Honey Lavender Lemonade

Check out this summertime favorite on the Young Living blog. It’s so cool and refreshing!!

Lavender Blackberry Scones

Take a good scone recipe and mix in a handful of blackberries. Then, make a frosting of powdered sugar, lemon juice and a drop of Lavender Vitality. Drizzle on top of your freshly baked scones....mmmm.

Here are a few other creative ways to use Lavender...

• Add a drop of Lavender to your tube of mascara to support healthy lashes.
• Add a few drops to wool dryer balls to refresh your laundry (I especially love to do this for our sheets and my little ones "blankies").
• Get some raw Shea butter and mix with coconut oil, add a few drops of Lavender for a luxurious whipped body butter!
• Apply a drop under the tongue or along the neck before mowing the lawn for preventative respiratory support.
• Diffuse with other oils for a lovely smelling home. Some of my favorites to mix with are lemon, orange or eucalyptus blue.

What's your favorite way to use Lavender? We'd love to hear about it! Any questions? Contact me at inspirationsbyrae@gmail.com

Smell That? It's a Young Living Diffuser Sale

Young Living is running an amazing diffuser sale this week, and we wanted all of our faithful readers to be in the know. Buy a home diffuser between August 24 & August 28 and get three oils – Peppermint, Tangerine & Thieves – free. Why, yes, that is amazing savings you smell. 

Buy a Home Diffuser by August 28, 2016 and get Peppermint, Tangerine and Thieves with your purchase. 

As always, if you have any questions, contact us! We would be happy to help you on your oily journey. 

Oil of the Week: Copaiba

Unlike most of us who are reading this, I did not get copaiba in my premium starter kit. I joined long before Young Living added this magnificent oil to the PSK. I actually learned about Copaiba from a co-worker at my corporate job when she mentioned how often she used the oil.

Copaiba is an enhancing oil. Anytime you apply an oil you can layer Copaiba on top of that to maximize the effectiveness and benefits you are receiving. Trust me, it is a great way to use Copaiba on a daily basis.

Cool Copaiba Benefits 

I, being the oily geek that I am, immediately started to research. I was thoroughly amazed by all of the fantastic benefits. Here are a few, Copaiba...

• Supports the respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and digestive systems
• Supports a healthy mood
• Supports your body’s response to irritation with special nutrient beta caryophyllene
• Supports healthy gums and oral health
• Exhibits cleaning power

That night, as soon as I got home, I added Copaiba to my Essential Rewards order and I have been using it regularly ever since.

Skin-tastic Copaiba Benefits

Oily mamas, listen up! One of the first ways I used this oil was for skin support. Like most first-time mothers my skin bears those familiar (but beautiful none the less) reminders that you once carried a baby. Did you know that copaiba is an emollient, and that copaiba oil may help boost the secretion of collagen and elastin in your body? No? Oh boy, this is going to be your new best friend! Try not to trip over the kiddo in your haste to get your oil out of the kit.

Even these past few days as I have researched and refreshed my memory on this Brazilian beauty, I am still awestruck at the sheer awesomeness that this bottle packs in each precious drop.

A Few More Fun Facts

Here are a few of the stunning facts that I rediscovered about copaiba:

• The copaiba evergreen tree grows up to 100 feet and a single tree can offer up to twelve gallons of oil annually. It is distilled from a tapped tree, making it a sustainable rainforest resource.
• Copaiba may be relatively new to the modern world, but it has been used by native Brazilians for at least 4 centuries.
• Today in the United States, copaiba resin is used mostly as a soothing fragrance in soaps, bubble baths, detergents, creams, and lotions.
• Most of the world uses it as a lacquer or varnish! What a huge loss this is! Or ... maybe not, since that means there is more of this beautiful oil for you and I to use!

So if you have yet to break open the seal of this magnificent oil from your starter kit, please take a moment to go do so now. I’ll wait for you to come back and smell its light woody and honeyed aroma. 

Be sure to add it to your daily regimen to support all of those amazing body systems or enhance the benefits of other oils you use. 

If you are running low on this Brazilian beauty be sure to add it to your ER order today, you will be so happy that you did (did I mention that this oil helps to brighten your mood already?)!

Get in Touch! 

SpOILed abundance to you, my oily friends. In wellness, purpose and abundance; your oily servant; Sunday Taylor. 

Do you like what you've just read? Join the Tree of Life Community today, we'd love to have you. Contact Sunday Taylor at sundaytayloroil@gmail.com or message us and we'll get you connected right away! 

Young Living August Promo: Back to School Essentials

August means time to trade pool bags for book bags, and–as always–Young Living is on top of it. This month's promotion is filled with oil-infused grab-and-go favorites. You may not find these items on your kids' supply list, but that doesn't mean that they aren't essential as you prepare the upcoming school year. Find out how to earn these freebies, and get the most bang for your buck with essential rewards. 

Earn these Young Living back-to-school goodies and fall favorites for free(!) with your qualifying purchase this August. 

300 PV Retail Value: $173.69

A gym bag must-have, Young Living's Deep Relief Roll-On combines the soothing support of Peppermint, Wintergreen, Dorado Azul, and Helichrysum.

• Deep Relief™ Roll-On  
• Breathe Again™ Roll-On 
• Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier 3-pack
• 5-ml Bergamot Vitality™  
• 15-ml Lime
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive 15-ml Clarity™ 

Breathe Again Roll-On – another grab-and-go favorite – combines four types of Eucalyptus essential oils with Peppermint and Copaiba. The result? A breath of fresh air perfect for school, the office or anywhere the day takes your family.

250 PV Retail Value: $104.61

It never hurts to add a little peace of mind to your supply list. Keep little hands clean with Young Living Waterless Hand Purifier. Each bottle is the perfect size to stash in a backpack or work tote.  

• Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier 3-pack
• 5-ml Bergamot Vitality  
• 15-ml Lime
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 15-ml Clarity

190 PV Retail Value: $86.52

Add some zest and creativity to weeknight dinners with the complex taste of the Bergamot Vitality. A mix between sour orange and lemon, it's a perfect, citrus addition to marinades or even seafood recipes.

• 5-ml Bergamot Vitality
• 15-ml Lime
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 15-ml Clarity

 Lift your spirits with Young Living Lime! We love to diffuse this bright scent for an aromatic boost.   

Another Essential, Essential Rewards

Invite clarity into your day with this special Young Living blend that combines Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint and more. Just sign up or use essential rewards to earn this exclusive promo! 

Earn points toward even more of your favorite Young Living products with Essential Rewards, Young Living's convenient auto-ship program. Benefits include discounted shipping, priority orders and access to exclusive oil kits, just to name a few.  

Questions? 

Please contact us if you have any questions about the August Promo, Essential Rewards or anything oily. We can't wait to hear from you! 

Oil of the Week: Purification, Always a Conversation Starter

"Your house smells so clean and fresh, what is that?" 

"Thanks! It's Young Living Purification oil in my diffuser."

I cannot tell you how many times I've had this conversation. Even my seasoned oil users sometimes don’t believe that it's Purification because it smells so different in the diffuser than in the bottle. Although, it is called PURIFICATION ... so it shouldn't be surprising that it smells so pure and clean.

Diffusing, though, it just one of the many reasons that I LOVE Purification and why it is one of my favorite oils of all times. Let’s start with the basics:

Young Living Purification, a fresh blend of Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavandin, Rosemary, Tea Tree, and Myrtle essential oils.

Purification Essential Oil Blend helps freshen the air and eliminate odors with its unique combination of Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavandin, Rosemary, Tea Tree, and Myrtle essential oils, and naturally-occurring compounds cineol, neral, and geranial (research these compounds, it is very interesting information!).

Let’s break down some of those ingredients.

Citronella

Many of us know about citronella because it is an ingredient in almost every insect repellant on the market, but did you know it has many other useful qualities? For example, citronella can be relaxing, purifying to the skin, while also supporting the respiratory system and normal digestion. Citronella also has a very refreshing and uplifting scent. Great oil, huh?

Lemongrass

Historically, lemongrass has been used for purifying and supporting the digestive system but it can also help maintain healthy circulation and promote the lymphatic system. Lemongrass is also a great oil to massage on with some coconut oil to maintain healthy tissue and ligaments. Lemongrass is considered a “hot”oil; avoid skin irritation by diluting before application.

Lavandin

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is YL’s typical lavender that we all know and love. Lavandin is from our farm in Provence, France and it is actually a cross between our Lavandula augustifolia and spike lavender (Lavendula latifolia). Now, why would YL want to use Lavandin instead of Lavender in Purification oil?

I believe it is because Lavandin is known for its purifying constitutes – it is called Purification after all! In Europe, it's actually very common for veterinary clinics to clean their cages with Lavandin. Lavandin does have similar calming effects like Lavender, and may help support the respiratory system and promote healthy circulation.

Rosemary

Want a little history lesson after our science lesson above? Many of us know Rosemary is an ingredient in our beloved oil blend Thieves (do you know the story of Thieves?) but here is a lesson in ancient history about Rosemary. In ancient Greece (about 1,000 BC), rosemary was burned as an incense. Later cultures believed that it would ward off evil, a practice that would eventually become adopted by those who wanted to protect themselves, like modern day immune support! Rosemary may also support a healthy respiratory system and may help promote mental clarity and concentration.

Tea Tree

Tea Tree is a very popular oil. It has many uses that we have all come to know and love. Tea Tree has a very clean fresh scent and when applied to the skin may help promote healthy looking skin. Tea Tree is known for its purifying properties and may aid the body’s natural response to skin injury and irritations.

Myrtle

Myrtle oil has a mild smell but can punch powerful results! Myrtle is a gentle oil and is typically a “go to” for supporting the respiratory system in children. Myrtle may also help promote healthy skin and could be good to rub on after a hard workout. Myrtle is also referenced several times in Bible, here are a few places you can find it: Nehemiah 8:15, Isaiah 41:19, Isaiah 55:13 – enjoy!

So … do you love Purification yet? I DO! Here are some more product tips you might enjoy.

Product Tips:

• Add Purification essential oil blend to your washing machine to freshen laundry.
• Add a couple drops of Purification essential oil blend to shoes to help neutralize odors.
• Add a few drops to a cotton ball to help eliminate stale air in the office or your child’s room.
• Diffuse Purification essential oil blend to dispel unpleasant odors and clear the air of impurities (I love adding Orange Oil with it).
• Diffuse Purification essential oil blend to eliminate odors after the dog returns from playing outdoors in the rain.
• Apply topically when going outdoors for a pest-free experience.
• Diffuse to repel bugs, insects and mice.
• Add a drop or two to your favorite moisturizer morning and evening for healthy looking skin.
• Apply to skin to aid the body’s natural response to skin irritation or injury.
• Add a few drops to a glass spray bottle with water for a multipurpose spray solution (I NEVER leave home without this!).

Continue the Conversation 

Of course, these are just a few ways to use Purification on a daily basis. No one home should be without it! What are some of your favorite ways to use Purification? If you have any questions about YL oils or YL oil infused products, please feel free to contact me at Jaynelle@TreeofLifeYL.com or anyone in the Tree of Life group.

Oil of the Week: Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)

Another week, another oil!  But first a challenge:

Oil of the Week Challenge

Choose an oil in your starter kit, use it and only it (if possible), for the entire week. Get to know that oil: diffuse it, inhale it, apply it, enjoy it. Know it so well that if it did not have a label, you would know it by smell. For some oils, that’s simple. For others, not so simple. Which oil will you try? 

Oily Standby: Frankincense

Young Living farms this oil from the Frankincense trees in Salalah, Oman. It is steam distilled from the gum/resin after making cuts in the tree by hand.

Frankincense has a rich, deep, warm, sweet scent. It gives me a grounded, “cleansing breath” type feeling. I inhale deeply and exhale slowly, allowing its fragrance and frequency to wash over me.

Frankincense is my “go to” oil. I wear it daily. I use it often, and I use a lot. If I need a particular oil to perform in a particular way and I’m not getting the results I want, I always add frankincense! It acts as an enhancer and equalizer. What does that mean in my world? It just “kicks” everything up a notch! How? Let’s start with a little science behind this oil.

Oily Science: Frankincense Frequency

Frankincense has the highest frequency of any oil in your starter kit. Why is that important? “Measurements on the human body found that a healthy person has a frequency of 62-68MHz. When a person’s frequency dips to around 58MHz cold symptoms can manifest.”* As your body frequency lowers, problems can arise.

I want to feel my best. I want my body performing at the highest level possible. Every day. Keeping my frequency level high allows me wellness, and wellness is what I want from my oils! Maintenance and prevention are key. Frankincense is part of my daily regimen, not only when I am not at my best, but preventatively.

Oily Spirituality: Frankincense & Spiritual Grounding

I would be remiss not to mention the spiritual aspect of this oil. Frankincense is referenced in the Bible over 52 times. Historically, it is a holy oil in the Middle East.  “As an ingredient in the holy incense, it was used anciently during sacrificial ceremonies to help improve communication with the Creator.”**

Oily Sense: Frankincense Day-to-Day

What can frankincense do? In my opinion, just about anything! In fact, I think it can be beneficial in EVERY body system! When I apply it, I don’t always know where it is going in my body, or what it is doing, but I do know I’m getting a boost of health and wellness by raising my body frequency.

Young Living thinks frankincense is vital for health and wellness, too. You will find frankincense as an ingredient in over 55 oils and/or products in the catalog; facial products, oil blends, soaps, body washes, sprays, supplements, oral care products, children’s products and more!

For all you list-y people out there, here are a few reasons to reach for Frankincense. It is an oil that:

• Promotes healthy looking skin/hair/nails        
• Promotes healthy respiratory function
• Supports mood by uplifting and encouraging positive energy        
• Supports the immune system        
• Promotes healthy nervous system
• Promotes mental health

Let’s get practical. Here are a few ways you can try applying frankincense today:

• Behind your ears or on your neck as a perfume    
• In your diffuser on a cloudy day
• Over your heart and on your temples before meditation
• On your chest before bed
• On any unsightly or compromised skin area
• In your daily moisturizer, or with coconut oil as a moisturizer
• On a pregnant belly
• On the feet of the elderly
• In a diffuser at a hospital
• On the crown of the head for anointing
• On the breast area combined with Orange essential oil
• On your feet for immune support
• On your brain stem when concentrating
• In your bath (mixed with Epsom salt) for relaxation and grounding
• On the spine for immune support

Start Your Frankincense Challenge Today!

I’m so grateful that Young Living chose frankincense as one of the Premium Starter Kit oils! Do you have an issue that you want to overcome? Perhaps, like me, you want to prevent unwanted issues. Open that bottle of frankincense. Inhale deeply, apply it, wear it, diffuse it. Restore and maintain your wellness with the frequency of frankincense!

Contact me (Cynthia) at OilTogetherNow@gmail.com or check out my team's site! I'd love to talk more about how to make Frankincense a daily part of your life. 

*    Healing Oils of the Bible by Dr. David Stewart

**    Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie and Alan Higley

Oil of the Week: Stress Away

STRESS-AWAY : verb pronounced \ˈstres-ə-ˈwā\! Seems pretty self-explanatory right? Well it is, but oh it is so much more.

Stress Away: Self-Explanatory? Not So Fast. 

How does Stress Away help keep stress away? The perfect combination of Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Ocotea and Lavender, of course.  

Ingredient #1: Copaiba

Stress Away contains the essential oil Copaiba. Copaiba contains B-caryophyllene. Why, yes it does. So are you wondering why we care about B-caryo…whatever? Let me fill you in. It is a chemical present in numerous plants including Cannabis which is being studied at fervent levels for being able to assist in feeling anxious and other emotional support concerns, among many other human issues.

Ingredient #2: Lime

Stress Away also contains lime. You should really look up lime, because it has a tremendous benefits including emotional, skin and lymphatic system support...just to get you curious. It also has a really fresh smell and taste.

Ingredient #3: Cedarwood

Stress Away also contains cedarwood. We can guess how God feels about cedarwood since the sacrifices were often given in recipes calling for cedarwood (Lev 14 and Num 19), and Solomon’s Temple, was made of cedarwood (1 Kings 6). Can’t you just close your eyes and take yourself there?

Cedarwood is my nite-nite oil when I am overwhelmed (that isn’t a disease condition yet is it?).  Cedarwood is full of sesquiterpines, which means it is heavier and the smell will hang with you a little longer, and who doesn’t want that? 

Ingredient #4: Ocotea

Next is Ocotea. This is one of my personal favorites. I have been able to curb my sugary food cravings by dropping one drop under my tongue when I am feeling naughty. I don’t know if they were thinking of me when they made this oil, but I am a comfort eater when I get stressed, so having this little beauty in Stress Away is like – BONUS!

Ingredient #5: Lavender

And last, but not least, is lavender. I don’t need to tell you how this oil has been celebrated, all over the world throughout all time, for its relaxing and soothing properties.

How To: Get Your Stress Away On! 

So all that information to say what? Get your Stress Away on! Give it to your friends, your neighbors, your family. Take a bottle with you when you go to the office, for when that special co-worker comes around. You know which one I’m talking about. Diffuse it when people come over,  or in your car (it helps with road-rage … ask me how I know), give it as a house-warming gift, or a graduation gift, or a wedding gift. These are all stress-filled times in a person’s life. There is NO wrong time to give the gift of Stress Away.

Questions? No Stress! 

So live your life for those wonderful moments and just let the Stress fly Away! Have questions? Comment or email Michelle at michelle@oilrevival.com!  

2016 Young Living Convention Recap: New Products & Why You Should Never Miss It Again!

We can’t believe it. The Young Living 2016 Grand Convention is over already (sigh)...But our passion for the new products and exhilarating experience is just beginning. If you missed out, you’re in the right place. We’ll highlight all the new, must-try products and share a few real life convention experiences from the Tree of Life team. Our first (and best) convention tip? Don’t miss next year! 

New 2016 Young Living Products (& More!) 

1. Slique CitraSlim

Proof that good things often come in small packages, Slique CitraSlim soft capsules are formulated with Young Living essential oils to help support your weight management goals. 

Your new recipe for healthy weight management: Balanced Diet + Regular Exercise + Slique CitraSlim. This proprietary blend of Young Living Essential oils helps support fat burning, efficient metabolism and natural energy. The best part? Try it for 60 days and if you're not satisfied, you'll get a product credit of equal value! 

2. Slique Shake

Shake up your weight management menu with this delicious vegan meal replacement. Slique Shake contains no artificial anything or GMO ingredients. 

On-the-go goodness has never been easier or more delicious with Slique Shake. Just add water (or your favorite milk) and you've got an instant, protein-packed AND plant-based meal. Bottom's up! 

A word from our fearless leader: Jaynelle Leek-Binns

Convention is a place every oil lover should experience. The energy, excitement and experience is like no other! It is so refreshing to be around 20,000+ other people who have the same passion as you. You get to hug the necks of your second "family", hear Mary and Gary Young speak from the heart and bounce information and tips off each other all in one place. If someone wants to build a YL business or just increase your oily knowledge - this is a MUST attend event! I encourage everyone to give it a try, you won't regret it and I know you'll want to come back year after year!

3. AgilEase

Get moving with AgilEase. This Young Living supplement supports joint health. 

You can thank AgilEase for taking that last "But..." off your exercise excuse list. With key ingredients like Frankincense, this supplement will help you maintain an active lifestyle by supporting joint health and mobility. 

4. PowerGize

Designed with the male athlete in mind, PowerGize supports muscle building and the male reproductive system. 

Guys (and girls), hit the gym a little harder with PowerGize. Ingredients like Blue Spruce, Goldenrod, and Cassia essential oils help boost stamina and performance.

Convention Recap from our Diamond: Janie Leek

I loved the 2016 Young Living Grand Convention!! Each year they get better and better and this one was the best ever! I loved seeing so many friends I may never have known otherwise and it was wonderful to see so many of our YL team members! With over 22,000 in attendance it was definitely the largest convention in history! And I just received all of my new YL products today! Can hardly wait to try them!

5 & 6. Thieves Cough Drops & Cool Azul Cream

Young Living delivers OTC relief with 0 artificial ingredients. Cool Azul Cream tackles minor muscle aches, while Thieves Cough Drops soothe sore throats, coughs and irritated nasal passages. 

Young Living is taking a huge step forward in their goal to bring essential oils into every home with these OTC products.

Reach for Cool Azul Cream to relieve minor muscle and joint aches, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains without synthetic ingredients. This OTC formula alleviates pain with methyl salicylate found in Wintergreen and cools with Peppermint. 

Thieves cough drops support your immune system and address common cold symptoms with the power of Thieves Essential Oil blend. Fall sniffles, you've met your match. 

Tree of Life Member Cynthia Wilson Lengefeld Convention Takeaways 

YL Convention gives each person an opportunity to personally experience the integrity and heart of Gary Young, founder of YL. His passion and energy are contagious! Convention reminds me that I am part of a bigger mission and plan, and for me, that is highly encouraging. Friendships are deepened, strategies are discussed and ideas are formed. I always leave feeling refreshed, motivated and reminded that I, too, can achieve my goals and dreams!

7. Thieves Automatic Dishwasher Powder

Sparkling dishes are just 1 TB of Thieves Dishwasher Powder away! 

Finally! The. Wait. Is. Over. You can dump your chemical laden dishwasher soaps for the cleansing and cleaning power of Thieves.

8. Live Your Passion Essential Oil Blend  

Much like the convention experience, Live Your Passion blend is joyful and sweet. 

We love this new blend! Diffuse or apply topically to take advantage of these 9 great ingredients: Orange, Royal Hawaiian™ Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Lime, Idaho Blue Spruce, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, Frankincense, and Peppermint. 

Gary Young Insights from Joyce Ann Smith-Swanson:

I agree with Cynthia. The highlight of each convention I have been to since 2012 is hearing from our founder, D. Gary Young. His passion, knowledge and sincerity is always so rewarding to see. He never stops wanting to 'heal' the world! His philanthropy mission is unbeatable! I always learn so much when he shares with us...and I always want him to talk longer each time! He blesses me with vision of how to help everyone around him! I have never seen a more giving person with ALL his resources! SO proud to be a part of this company!

9. Dalmatia Oil Collection (Limited Time Offer!) 

This limited-time collection includes Dalmatia Bay Laurel, Dalmatia Sage, and Dalmatia Juniper.

This pleasing collection is distilled at at Young Living's Dalmatia Aromatic Farm near the Adriatic Sea in Split, Croatia. Here is a quick tip for each oil: 

• Bay Laurel - Add to shampoos, lotions, and skin creams to encourage healthy scalp and skin. 
• Sage - Apply topically with carrier oil as a night time skin toner.
• Juniper - Diffuse during meditation to invite a sense of clarity and enhance your spiritual efforts.

10. Select 30 Oil Collection 

15 Essential Oils + 15 Blends = Your perfect travel collection. 

Whether you want to replenish your favorite oils or discover new favorites, this collection is a perfect way to grow your collection. Bonus: includes oil labels and a sturdy, travel-ready case. 

Gloria Goolsbee on the YL Vision:

YL Convention is a wealth of information for anyone who attends, as well as an abundance of inspiration! No other gathering compares to the positive and uplifting speakers, especially from our founder D. Gary Young and our CEO Mary Young. And listening to Nikki Davis share about the Young Living Foundation always spurs on involvement into Young Living's vision!

 

11. Gary’s True Grit™ Einkorn Granola

Another delicious on-the-go snack! Packed with complex and simple carbs to keep you going all day (and no artificial sweeteners or preservatives to drag you down). 

Vegan. Vegetarian. Very yummy. Treat your family with a treat that you can feel good about! No overly processed ingredients here, just naturally sourced grains, nuts, berries, and seeds. 

12. Gary’s True Grit™ Einkorn Rotini

Einkorn pasta is easier to digest and just as delicious to eat. 

Known as one of the oldest varieties of wheat, einkorn’s natural genetic code and low gluten levels make it more compatible with the human body than modern, hybridized wheat. This makes einkorn grain easier to digest, so that nutrients are better absorbed. 

How the Convention Truly Motivates from Sunday Taylor:

YL is family. When you go to convention you get to meet and exchange ideas with amazing leaders in the organization. You will get to solidify your existing relationships within your upline. Words cannot describe the electricity in the air that you feel as you are all in a room learning from each other. It's a motivating factor to stretch and GROW YOUR PASSION for yourself, your business and your family. I am always humbled and grateful for the opportunities, experiences and knowledge that I gain at convention. I seem to come home to having a renewed fire burning in my soul.

13. Gary’s True Grit™ Wolfberry Crisp Bar

Chocolate-coated goodness? Pass the Gary’s True Grit™ Wolfberry Crisp Bars! 

Decadent chocolate meets satisfying nutrition in yet another grab-and-go snack from Young Living. These new Wolfberry Crisp Bars combine naturally sourced  quinoa, flax seeds, almonds, wolfberries, einkorn flour, and dark chocolate. Plus, it's a good source of protein with whey and pea protein crisp.

14. NingXia Zyng™

Quench your thirst for natural hydration with Ningxia Zyng. 

A refreshing update to Ningxia Zyng, this essential oil-infused drink has the same great taste, with a new label and price reduction!

Why the Convention is Magical According to Michelle McKool:

Being in a room with 20,000 people who love what you love, who yearn to be the best version of themselves, and who desire to surround themselves with other people who want the same, is...magical. The experience of learning, inspiration and encouragement is unique and beautiful. You don’t need to be a builder to benefit from convention, you just need to love Young Living Essential Oils and want a more abundant life.

15. Animal Scents® Dental Pet Chews

Your furry friends deserve oily goodness, too! 

These Animal Scents Dental Pet Chews support your dog's digestive and dental health. And just like Young Living's human snacks, these treats include only natural ingredients. 

16. The Essential Oil Bottle Organizer

Keep your oils organized and at-hand with this one-of-a-kind display system. 

We love this display system because you can customize it to your needs! Store 22 of your favorite oils in this convenient organizer. Try it in a drawer, cabinet or on display! 

Thoughts on Farm Day from Jeanene Shelton:

Farm day was absolutely euphoric. It was such an awesome experience to see just how much integrity is put into everything done with YL. It was awesome to meet new people that I've now created friendships with and helped me to ignite my passion with my team. I know that sounds weird for it being something from farm day but it was an amazing experience. I was honored to share that with our team.

16. Core Vitality Case

We award this one MVP for most versatile product! It's a pill organizer, Vitality™ essential oil holder, and accessory case all in one! 

The Core Vitality Case will help you organize your supplements and Vitality essential oils in style. It also makes creating your own dietary supplements a breeze with a pill stand. 

Let's Recap

Some of our Tree of Life leaders living life together at the convention!

The 2016 Young Living Grand Convention was the best and biggest yet. If you'd like to attend next year or try one of the new products let us know! We can help you get started. 

Ok, Poll Time: Which product are you going to try first? 

Young Living July Promo: Lavender is in the Air

Young Living is celebrating its Lavender Harvest, and you can too with this fabulous, fragrant, floral (we could go on...) July Promo. We love Lavender for skin support and calming aroma, so its hard not to love this Lavender-infused promo. Plus, you can earn even more skin-boosting power with your qualifying purchase: Progessence Plus essential oil blend and Lavender Bath & Shower Gel. 

New this Month: Making an Essential Rewards purchase? Good. You'll earn two 5ml Lavender bottles to keep or share. If you are new to Tree of Life and Young Living, find out more about our autoship program here. 

Celebrate the Lavender Harvest with lots and lots of Young Living's iconic Lavender essential oil. Earn Progessence Plus to complement Lavender's skin-boosting properties. 

300 PV Retail Value: $135.52

When you see Progessence Plus, think pampering. An essential oil blend designed just for women, this serum can reinvigorate skin. Just add a few drops to your favorite moisturizer. 

• 15-ml Progessence Plus™
• Lavender Bath & Shower Gel
• 15-ml Lavender
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: Two 5-ml Lavender 
• $20 voucher to give new enrollee toward his or her first Premium Starter Kit! 

250 PV Retail Value: $86.18

Take chemical-free cleaning from head to toe with the Lavender Bath & Shower Gel. It's infused with Lavender, so (no surprise) it cleanses, soothes, and relaxes your skin. 

• Lavender Bath & Shower Gel
• 15-ml Lavender
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: Two 5-ml Lavender
• $20 voucher to give new enrollee toward his or her first Premium Starter Kit! 

190 PV Retail Value: $61.84

Lavender aka a must-have for every home. Join Essential Rewards to share the Lavender Love. 

• 15-ml Lavender
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: Two 5-ml Lavender

Essential Rewards

Again, full take advantage of this promo by joining Essential Rewards, Young Living's super generous auto-ship program. Have questions? Contact us today! 

Oil of the Week: Lemon

Welcome back to our Oil of the Week series! Last week, we covered PanAway. Next up? Lemon Vitality. Just to recap: each week we’ll be covering an oil or blend from the Young Living Premium Starter Kit. And by covering, we mean offering real, day-to-day tips to help you start using the oils now.

Lemon: Freshly Squeezed Citrus Goodness

You’ve probably had a slice of lemon in your water, and you’ve probably used traditional cleaners with a bright, lemony scent. So you already know some benefits of lemon: it tastes and smells wonderful. But what can Young Living Lemon Vitality do for you? Yup, that’s what we’re here to share.  

Citrus Secret: Limonene

Young Living Lemon Vitality supports mood, skin, digestion and more! 

75 lemons. That’s what one 15-ml bottle of Lemon Vitality contains. So, it takes just a drop or 2 to reap the benefits of Limonene, a naturally occurring chemical found in citrus rinds. Limonene helps support body functions inside and out, as well as boosting natural house cleaning. Some top benefits include:

• Healthy, balanced skin
• Digestive wellness
• Weight management
• Mood support
• Heightened focus
• Natural flavoring
• Natural cleaning

Sensitive Skin Watch

Lemon can make your skin more sensitive to UV light and sun. So avoid direct sunlight for 24 hours after application.

4 Ways to Use Lemon Vitality

#1: Diffusion

Try not to smile when you walk into a room with a lemony fresh scent. Lemon is known for its mood-boosting aroma. But beyond that, lemon can help support mental focus. Try diffusing while studying, reading or writing.

Oily Moms-to-Be: Try to diffuse or inhale lemon to beat those morning (noon and night) queezies. 

#2: Cleaning

If you ever have the chance to go to a Premium Starter Kit class with some Young Living mentors, you’ll probably hear stories about how lemon saved the day with that weird sticky stuff that nothing else could get out. Lemon is a go-to for chemical-free cleaning. It works AND it smells fresh. When in doubt, reach for lemon.

And lemon can also enhance Thieves household cleaner! Check out our Spring Cleaning post for even more lemon-infused ideas.

#3: Hydration

Drinking more water has a host of benefits, not to mention beautiful skin. Flavor your water with a drop of Lemon Vitality for a crisp and refreshing start to your day.

Note: Only use Young Living essential oils in glass or stainless steel containers.

#4: Flavor

Lemon Vitality was formulated as a dietary supplement. Translation: have fun with flavor! The possibilities are nearly endless. Try lemon in baking, yogurt and marinades. Start with a drop or two, again, Lemon Vitality is highly concentrated!

More Please!

Young Living Lemon Vitality works wonders a natural cleaner. 

Stay tuned for more Oil of the Week posts as well as our upcoming Convention 2016 recap (translation...new products!). We’re so excited to share this oily journey with you! Please contact us with any questions. We love hearing from you!

Oil of the Week: PanAway

Welcome to a brand new series from Tree of Life...drumroll...Oil of the Week. Each week (or so;), one of our team will share a few ways you can start using one of our favorite oils today. Like, now. Right after you read the post. Practical. Informational. Perfect? (We’re pumped.)

The Premium Starter Kit from Young Living includes Lavender, Peppermint Vitality, Lemon Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, Frankincense, Thieves Vitality, Purification, R.C., DiGize Vitality, PanAway & Stress Away.  

In a burst of logical inspiration, we decided to start at the beginning. Stay tuned as we go through each oil in the Premium Starter Kit. We hope that as you follow along, you’ll learn more and start using each oil in a way that easily fits into your daily life.

First up, PanAway by Alexis Peters. 

The PanAway Power Play

The last 4 years of my life have been a whirlwind. In February 2012, my husband and I were in a head-on car collision on the way to work. One long month in the hospital and 2 major surgeries later, I was on the road to recovery. It was the scariest, hardest, most full of love and support time of my life.

I’m thankful to report that the rest of the whirlwind has been a different journey altogether -- bringing two sweet boys into the world. I’ve come a long way since the wreck and surgeries, but the equation of spinal fusion, two pregnancies and caring for two small children leaves me with lots of aches by the end of each day. Not to mention my postpartum exercise program I’ve added back into my life for the last 3 months or so.

That’s why I’ve really connected with the blend PanAway. It’s designed to:

• Support stressed muscles
• Support healthy circulation
• Help alleviate head tension
• Prepare the body for a workout

Pick a bullet point, and I’m there at some point of the day. Find out how you can harness the power of PanAway in your own routine. But first, a little background.

What’s in PanAway, Anyway?

Think "Pain Away" when you see PanAway. This mix of Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove & Peppermint helps soothe minor muscle aches and head tension.  

PanAway is an essential oil blend. So it’s a mix of several therapeutic-grade essential oils:

• Wintergreen
• Helichrysum
• Clove
• Peppermint

These oils work together to soothe minor aches and penetrate skin for optimal benefit.

Sensitive Skin Watch

PanAway can possibly cause skin sensitivity. Test PanAway on a small skin patch before massaging further. Dilute with your favorite massage oil or carrier oil (I’ve tried Jojoba with great success) to help lessen your chances of irritation and to stretch the blend if you want to massage a larger part of your body (e.g. your back).

Going Deeper: Perfect Pairings

Add more Helichrysum for a deep tissue massage. For additional bone support, more Wintergreen may be applied.

4 Ways to Use PanAway

#1: Muscle Out Minor Muscle Aches:

Option 1: Massage.

Step 1: Dilute 1-2 drops PanAway with your favorite carrier oil (coconut or olive oil are 2 other options).

Step 2: Massage directly on your stressed, tired muscles after a workout or a day chasing babies. 

Option 2: Warm Compress: 

For prolonged soothing, try a warm compress. Perfect end to a long day!

Step 1: Apply 1-3 drops of PanAway plus carrier oil on location or along spine.

Step 2: Cover with a hot, damp towel.

Step 3: Layer on a dry towel, leave for 10 minutes to half an hour.

#2: Circulation Support

Step 1: Dilute 1-2 drops PanAway with your favorite carrier oil.

Step 2: Massage on location in the direction of your heart (e.g. for legs, start at your ankle and work your way up).

#3: Head Tension

Work toward calm with these tips.

Option 1: Aromatically

Diffuse PanAway or apply 1 drop to hands, rub them together and inhale.

Option 2: On Location

Rub 1-2 drops diluted PanAway on temples and back of neck.

#4: Work Out Your Workout

Apply to the neck before your workout for invigorating respiratory and muscular support.  

More, Please!

And there you have it. The first installment of our Oil of the Week series. We love sharing and learning about the oils, so we’d love to hear from you! Do you have any tips or questions about PanAway? Leave them in the comments.

Young Living June Promo: Summer Savings!

Abundance. Joy. Ease. Wisdom. Just a few things we could use a little (or a lot) more of as we kick off summer break. That's why we love Young Living's June Promo. With your qualifying purchase, you can start the season with great savings on some of Young Living's top essential oil blends, including one of our favorites—Joy. Want to learn more? Read our post on this beloved blend. And read on for all the details on this month's PV Promo. 

Enjoy summer savings with the 2016 Young Living June Promo! Earn MindWise, Abundance, Joy & AromaEase with your qualifying purchase. 

The Promo Details

300 PV Retail Value: $223.02

MindWise™ combines exotic sacha inchi nut oil with a proprietary MindWise oil blend for a unique supplement that supports normal brain and heart function.

• 16-oz. MindWise: MindWise™ combines exotic sacha inchi nut oil with a proprietary MindWise essential oil blend for a unique daily dietary supplement that supports normal brain and heart function.
• 20 Essential Rewards points: Earn 20 additional Essential Rewards points with your qualifying order. Your Essential Rewards points can be used like cash toward many of your favorite products!
• 15-ml Abundance: Abundance™ combines authentic essential oils such as Orange, Frankincense, and Ginger—fragrances that ancient cultures believed could magnify a sense of abundance, joy, and peace.
• 5-ml Joy: The aroma of Joy™ encourages romance, bliss, and warmth when diffused. When worn as a fragrance, Joy invites a sense of togetherness.
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 5-ml AromaEase: Apply Aroma Ease™ topically to enjoy a refreshingly cool sensation or diffuse it to bring its cool, minty aroma to your home.

250 PV Retail Value: $144.40

Invite Joy into your life with this popular Young Living blend. Quick Tip: To wear as a fragrance, apply over heart, ears, neck and wrist. 

• 20 Essential Rewards points  
• 15-ml Abundance
• 5-ml Joy
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 5-ml AromaEase

190 PV Retail Value: $118.08

Earn Abundance! Taking cues from ancient cultures, this blend combines Orange and Frankincense to attract prosperity and magnify joy and peace. 

• 15-ml Abundance
• 5-ml Joy
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 5-ml AromaEas 

Ready for More?

AromaEase is a minty blend that comes in handy after a large meal or before a long car ride. 

If you're new to the world of Essential Oils, we'd love to help! We've got info about how to get started, and then how to get even more with Young Living's wonderful autoship program, Essential Rewards. And as always, questions and comments are more than welcome! 

Graduation Inspiration: Leaving the Nest (with Oils!)

A year ago, my oldest son graduated from high school. For those of you who are parents, you both look forward to that day and dread it. You do everything in your power to help your child become the young adult he should be. You have laughed, cried, played, disciplined, and prayed with and for your child through the years.

Then, there comes a time to loosen the apron strings and let go.

Will He Be Ready to Leave the Nest?

Andrew is dyslexic. From his early elementary years when we were more or less told he was not college material to when he graduated in the top 8% of his high school class, you can imagine the blood, sweat, tears, and prayers that went on. We never told him in those struggling years that he wasn’t college material because we knew he was! We believed in him! 

There were years of struggling, years of tutoring, and years of hard work. His confidence grew. His abilities grew. Success was imminent! But with success comes leaving for college — leaving the nest. Most of you probably haven’t gone through the exact scenario we have, but you have your own scenario when you wonder “will my child be ready to leave the nest?”

Time to Let Him Fly

Fast forward to letting to our baby bird fly. It was time for him to go to college. As a parent, you worry about your child’s Christian faith, about the friends he will make, about his study habits, and of course his health when he is away from home. That brings me to the purpose of a post on an essential oils blog — you were beginning to wonder, right?

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Well, it was time to loosen the apron strings. It was time to have the faith that he would be okay leaving home for college. My husband and I equipped him the best we could through the years. We have prayed for our son often (as well as for our other kids who are younger than Andrew), and we will continue through his college years and beyond. 

We equipped him spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. But, we also taught him how to use the oils to maintain and support his health. (We became an oily family just in the past few years — around the time Andrew went into high school.) A physical, tangible item that could give me peace of mind as a mom was making sure that Andrew went off to college with a Premium Starter Kit. All of us parents need peace of mind, right?

Well, going off to college would test that — think of public bathrooms/showers that the dorm shares, think of living with a dorm full of kids who don’t always take care of themselves in a healthy and/or hygienic way, think about staying up late, think about being around classrooms full of students, think about cafeteria food that you know your child will not always make healthy choices from, and on and on.

So what is a mom supposed to do in a situation like that when she lives miles away from her child and does not “control” her child’s health environment? Send oils and Thieves cleaner, of course!

A Few College Pre-Requisites 

The new dorm essential: Thieves Cleaner!!

Andrew knows to use Thieves Vitality for immune support.  He knows to use Lavender Vitality and Peppermint Vitality for respiratory support.  He knows Purification helps him enjoy a hike outdoors annoyance free. (There are several great hiking areas within an hour of his college.) Andrew knows that Lavender is great for skin. He knows PanAway is great for massaging into his skin after playing intramural sports. He knows DiGize is good for digestive support.  

My point is Andrew knows how to use the oils. Equip your kids, even when they are young, with oily knowledge. They will then use them when they are leaving home, and you — the parent — can have such peace of mind!

Andrew had the knowledge needed to use the oils to maintain and support his health. He had the tools to do it — the oils. And, more importantly, he used them! I am happy to say that my son got through his first year of college with only a minor bump in the road now and then! As a mom, the oils gave me such peace of mind letting my baby bird fly.

Did I Let Him Fly?

So tell me, did I loosen the apron strings or not? The answer is YES to both! I did loosen them! He received a lot of independence! He was equipped spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally for leaving the nest.

He was ready to fly. I needed to let him go. It is the natural progression after all, right? But I also didn’t loosen the apron strings in a sense because I knew he had the oils and the knowledge and desire to use them, which gave me a sense of some control of his health! We moms need that, right?

Apron strings or no apron strings — who cares when they have a Premium Starter Kit in their hands!

The Perfect Graduation Gift 

It is graduation time for high school and college. A Premium Starter Kit makes a great gift! Let your baby birds fly with confidence! Support both the grad AND the parents during this exciting transition. If you have questions about getting started, let us help! 

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