NURTURING ESSENTIAL OILS AND AROMATHERAPY:

Throughout the ancient world, essential oils were relied upon because of their beneficial properties in Egypt, China and India.  There are documented uses of essential oils by Napoleon, as well as references in the Bible. An essential oil is a volatile aromatic liquid that is generally distilled from the stems, leaves, flowers, roots, bark or seeds of a plant.  As they contain the true essence of the plant, essential oils are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs.

Aromatherapy, the science for using essential oils, has become popular in more recent years.  Unfortunately, there are huge differences in the quality of oils offered.  Please be aware that there are products that use manmade scents selling themselves as 'aromatherapy'.  These do not have the same positive, natural effect that truly pure, organic essential oils provide.   In fact, synthetic and low grade oils can be very toxic, as they include other ingredients and chemical solvents not natural to the body, possibly causing rashes, burns, allergic reactions, nausea and indigestion.   (Having tried a number of different brands, I have had these types of reactions with the less pure oils.  I am also very allergic to the manmade/synthetic brands as well.)

Aromatherapy is used for psychological and physical well-being.  For best results, only the purest and most natural oils should be used.

"The ability of essential oils to act on both the mind and the body is what makes them truly unique among natural therapeutic agents.  The fragrance of an essential oil can be very stimulating - both psychologically and physically.  The fragrance of other essential oils may be calming and sedating, helping to overcome anxiety or hyperactivity.  On a physiological level, essential oils may stimulate immune function and regenerate damaged tissue.  Essential oils may also combat infectious disease by killing viruses, bacteria and other pathogens."   D. Gary Young, author of "Essential Oils - Integrative Guide"  http://YoungLiving.com/AliveWithAloha

*Are the oils distilled from organically grown plants?

*Have the oils been processed using a technique that maintains the therapeutic components of the plants?

*Do the oils have a high bio-frequency?  (Everything vibrates at different levels.  The higher the bio-frequency, the more effective.)

*Has the purity and quality of the oil been ensured through independent lab analysis?

*Are health care professionals using this brand of essential oils?

In my search for the purest, highest grade oils, I found Young Living Essential Oils: http://YoungLiving.com/AliveWithAloha

What I love about these YL oils is they are organically grown, fast acting, high vibration, penetrate easily and positively affect the mind and body.  Young Living Essential Oils are GRAS (generally regarded as safe) for ingestion ~ meaning we can use them on our food and in our drinks.  Thus I can use peppermint oil in my water, lemon oil in my salad dressing, wintergreen oil as a breath freshener.  (This is not possible with other brands, due to lower grade oils.)

Young Living Essential Oils (YLEO) can be diffused (they purify the air, revitalize or calm the mind and body).  To get the best effect, it is important to use a diffuser that has an oil well, a nebulizer (glass tube) and and air pump to disperse a micro-fine mist of oil into the air.  (Other types of diffusers can burn the oil, radically reducing their impact.)

YLEO can be used in massage, mixed with a carrier oil such as V-6 mixing oil.    http://www.YoungLiving.com/AliveWithAloha

OTHER USES:

*  Add a few drops in your bath water (mix with  Young LIving "Bath Gel Base" as dispersing agent).

*  Use as a fragrance.  (Due to allergies and chemical sensitivities, for years I have been unable to wear any perfumes or use scented products.  The purity of YLEO allows me to wear lovely oils that also relax and balance the mind and body.  What a joy!). 

* Sprinkle a few drops of a YL essential oil in potpourri.

* Use a few drops of a YL essential oil in a humidifier.

* Rub several drops into palms of hands, cup over nose and mouthe, and breathe deeply. 

I've done this with allergy attacks, using "Lavender" oil, and experienced relief. 

When fatigued, I use "Peppermint" oil, as it brings oxygen to the brain, assisting in concentration and memory.  Works great in water as well - one drop is enough as it is very potent.  (It's a great way to replace the afternoon coffee or sugared snack habit.)

* Nearly fill a glass spray bottle with pure water and add a few drops of your favorite oils - then spritz yourself or the room.  You'll definitely feel a difference!

SUGGESTED YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS:

"Peace and Calming" when used before bed offers a better night's sleep, or when feeling stressed, tense or irritable results in natural calmness.  It is a gentle, relaxing, uplifting blend that promotes a deep sense of peace. 

"Lavender" is the most versatile of all the oils, has multiple benefits, including cleansing and soothing the skin.  Recently I burned myself with some nearly boiling water.  I rinsed my palm with cool water, dried it off, then put Young Living Lavender oil directly on it.  The pain and redness eased, and I avoided blistering.  Lavender is very soothing, relaxing and balancing, both physically and emotionally. 

"Joy" produces an uplifting magnetic energy that brings joy to the heart.  I enjoy wearing it as a perfume, diffusing it or spritzing it.  It's great when I wake up with the doldrums.

"Peppermint" is soothing for digestion; cool and refreshing (whether diffused or topically applied).  It also can have dramatic effects on weight loss, improve concentration and mental accuracy.  (I have also used it for pain, especially in the neck and shoulder area where most of us keep our tension.  I then add "Wintergreen" oil after a few minutes... so soothing...  ahhh.)

"Lemon" is one of the oldest traditional cleansing oils that also supports the immune function.  It improves and protects the skin, helps deodorize and purify air and water.  I use a drop in my drinking water when eating out (if I'm not carrying my bottle of purified water). 

"Lemon" has also helped me get off very high doses of GERD (GastroEnteroReflux Disease) medications.  The D-Limonene works well for heartburn.  (Of course, if you are on prescription medications, seek guidance and work with your doctor.  If you begin using oils for therapeutic purposes, you may need to have your medication adjusted, so close contact with your primary health care provider is essential.)

"Purification" helps purify and deodorize the air, neutralizing mildew, cigarette smoke and other disagreeable odors.   Applied to the skin it helps cleanse insect bites, cuts and scrapes.

There are many other wonderful oils to choose from that I also enjoy.  Every day I use YLEO and am grateful for the healing benefits, as well as the wonderful scents.

Young Living also offers awesome supplements (including EFAs "Omega Blue", very necessary for our brain health), a very nourishing Wolfberry juice "NingXia Red", a natural skin care line (A.R.T.) and nutritious protein powders: "Pure Protein Power" and "Balance Complete" powdered shakes that are helpful in cleansing the body and with weight loss, while providing excellent nutrition.  After having explored many other brands, I find that I utilize all these Young Living products on a regular basis, having found them to best support my body and mind, and resonate with my needs.

If you're interested in exploring further, contact Lusana or:

http://www.YoungLiving.com/AliveWithAloha

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For the Young Living Essential Oils and Supplements http://YoungLiving.com/AliveWithAloha  the most affordable way to include these wonderful oils in your life is to become a distributor, and create a new income stream. 

Whether you decide to share the products with others or not, enrolling as a distributor allows you to take advantage of wholesale prices.  If you choose the monthly autoship, you receive special rates for  shipping.  You also earn credit towards free product when you are on this AutoShip "Auto Rewards Program". 

Others prefer trying the oils and other Young Living Producst at retail price, or at a lower "preferred customer" price, and then later decide to enroll as a distributor to take advantage of lowest prices. 

After using the products you might find you are interested in sharing them, and also would like the freedom of developing another source of income while helping others.  If so, you could then consider expanding from personal use to sharing the products with others and building your own business.  You choose.

Enjoy checking out the website:

http://YoungLiving.org/AliveWithAloha   for pure essential oils, natural supplements and skin care.