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Australian Blue essential oil blendAustralian Blue™ is a powerful, aromatic essencial oil blend that unites ancient aboriginal wisdom with today’s scientific knowledge about essential oils to uplift and inspire the mind, intuition, and heart.

This exotic essential oil blend has sweet, earthy undertones responsible for its calming and stabilizing effects.

Australian Blue™ may also be good for: knee and joint pains, minor burns, inscet bites and canker sores.

Includes a rare Australian aromatic called blue cypress, a part of the aboriginal pharmacopoeia for thousands of years. Distilled from the wood of Callitris intratropica, the Northern Cypress Pine, which has antiviral properties. Its aromatic influence uplifts and inspires while simultaneously grounding and stabilizing.

Australian Blue™ essential oil blend contains therapeutic-grade essential oils of: Austrailian Blue Cypress (Callitris intratropicl), Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata), Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) and White Fir (Abies concolor).

Ways to Use Australian Blue Essential Oil:

  • Diffused: Diffuse for up to one hour daily to freshen air and inspire deeper meditation.
  • Aromatherapy Perfume: Apply 1-2 drops on wrists, neck, temples, or VitaFlex points.
  • Full Body Massage: Dilute 3-4 drops with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil. More on aromatherapy massage.

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Essentialzyme Dietary Supplement from Young LivingOver-eating, bloating, bad digestion seems to be a big issue during winter and the holidays. So much good food around and so much of it usually creates a situation where over-doing it can happen before we realize it. I like to go into the holidays with my digestive system working well, it makes so much more sense than waiting until after-the-fact. There are two supplements that I like; one is Essentialzyme which I’m writing about here, and the other is Life 5 which can be read here. Both are essential oil enhanced supplements that are excellent for good digestion.

Essentialzyme™ is an advanced multi-enzyme complex that promotes digestion and assists in the assimilation of nutrients.* Essentialzyme contains enzymes that support healthy pancreatic function.*

A high-quality enzyme complex that may improve and aid digestion and the elimination of toxic waste from the body. Essentialzyme was formulated to help supply enzymes to those who have difficulty digesting or assimilating food.

Essentialzyme helps reestablish proper enzyme balance in the digestive system and throughout the body and helps improve intestinal flora. It may also help retard the aging process. Enzyme supplementation is particularly important for people suffering chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, or in any condition where the pancreas duct or common bile duct is blocked, thereby preventing enzymes from reaching the intestine.

Essentialzyme is an advanced, multi-enzyme complex that promotes complete digestion and assists in the assimilation of nutrients. Take capsules with meals, especially high-protein meals after 3 p.m., as it will help lessen the burden on the digestive system.

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Grapefruit Essential OilEnjoy this lovely all-natural easy to make facial mask recipe. The fragrant influence (aromatherapy) of therapeutic-grade grapefruit oil is refreshing and uplifting. A 1995 Mie University study found that citrus fragrances boosted immunity, induced relaxation, and reduced depression.

Other articles on natural skin care with essential oils:

Aromatherapy for the Bath and Shower

Essential Oils and Skin Care

Dry Cracked Skin Testimonials Using Young Living Products

Grapefruit Facial Mask

This recipe is for normal to oily skin types.

  • 1 drop Young Living Grapefruit essential oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sour Cream
  • 1 egg white

Beat egg white until it is fluffy, add sour cream and grapefruit essential oil and blend well. Apply to face for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

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Young Living Peppermint Essential OilI think the most fascinating thing about therapeutic-grade essential oils is how versatile they are. Take Peppermint for example, this one essential oil can actually take the place of several individual products. I’ve found this to make a lot of sense in terms of cost and efficacy. It costs a lot less to use an essential oil than a store bought product. And I personally have found essential oils to be superior to all over-the-counter products. An added bonus is that one small bottle requires far less space inboth the medicine cabinet and First Aid Kit!

The cost for a 15ml bottle of Young Living Peppermint essential oil is $19.75 wholesale. Since we use our therapeutic-grade essential oils by the drop that means most applications cost pennies. A drop of Peppermint oil costs 0.079 cents – that’s a bargin compared to the alternatives. It’s particularly a bargin if you prefer to use organic, natural products. If you haven’t switched over yet I highly recommend doing so, you will save so much money and you will also have the peace of mind knowing that a bunch of chemicals are not included!

Note: These tips ONLY refer to Young Living Essential Oils. Do NOT substitute these tips with other brands as the quality is not the same and may cause harm.

30 Ways To Use Therapeutic-grade Peppermint Essential Oil

  1. Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
  2. Add a drop of Peppermint oil to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn.
  3. Massage several drops of Peppermint oil with V-6 Massage Oil on the area of injury to reduce inflammation. Do NOT apply to open wounds.
  4. Apply Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area (bruised shin, hit on the foot or hand) to relieve pain. If there is a cut, apply the Peppermint oil around (not on) the open wound. Read the rest of this entry »

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7 Reasons Why Bifidobacteria Are Vital to Your Health

  1. They produce substances that stop the growth of harmful, toxic gram-negative and positive bacteria in the intestines (Kawase 1982, Rasic 1983, Gibson and Wang 1994a&b).
  2. They occupy space on the intestinal wall that could be populated by pathogenic organisms. When Bifidobacteria increase in numbers, they crowd out invasive toxin-generating microorganisms.
  3. They slow down the production of damaging protein breakdown products, such as ammonia. This lowers blood ammonia levels that can be toxic to the human body (Bezkoravainy et al., 1989).
  4. They produce B vitamins and folic acid (Nishizawa 1960, Liescher 1961).
  5. They produce digestive enzymes, like phosphatases and lysozymes (Kawase 1982, Minagawa 1970).
  6. They stimulate the immune system and promote immune attack against cancer cells (Mitsuoka 1980, Sekine et al., 1985).
  7. They increase the absorption of essential minerals magnesium and calcium. As we age, magnesium levels in the body decline, contributing to high blood pressure and diabetes. Life 5 dietary supplement

Technically a fiber rather than a sugar, FOS is totally unlike conventional sugars because it feeds the beneficial bifidobacteria while selectively starving the parasitical yeast, fungi, and bacteria that contribute to disease.

Most toxin-producing microorganisms in the intestines are unable to use FOS as food. Conventional sugars, like sucrose and lactose on the other hand, work in just the opposite way: they tend to feed harmful bacteria more readily than beneficial bacteria.

Mineral Absorption Increased

Besides building up the beneficial bacteria in the body, FOS has also been shown to improve blood sugar control, liver function, and calcium and magnesium absorption.

  • A 1997 animal study conducted at the Nutritional Research Center in Japan found that a 5 percent FOS diet increased magnesium and calcium absorption substantially. This is great news for those concerned with or who have osteoporosis. A 1998 Showa University study also had similar results (Ohta et al., 1998, 1997, 1995; Morohashi et al., 1998). Read the rest of this entry »

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Before getting into the list of 50 ways to use Thieves® essential oil let’s cover some of the basics you need to know.

The History of Thieves

Young Living’s Thieves essential oil blend was created based on the historical account of four thieves in France who protected themselves from the Black Plague with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing victims of the killer disease. When captured, they were offered a lighter sentence in exchange for their secret recipe. Young Living’s proprietary Thieves oil blend includes clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon, and Eucalyptus radiata and has been specially blended to offer the same kind of defense. Thieves has been university tested and found to be highly effective against airborne bacteria.1

Utilizing the power and protection of Thieves essential oil blend, Young Living created an extensive line of plant-based household products. From toothpaste and mouthwash to cleaning products, hand soaps, and even throat lozenges, the Thieves product line provides safe, effective alternatives for use in the home.

Thieves® essential oil blend is an integral ingredient in Thieves® Household Cleaner, Thieves® Spray, Thieves® Wipes, Thieves® Lozenges, Thieves® Ultra™ toothpaste, and Thieves® Mouthwash.

The Basics:

  • Thieves® essential oil should be always be used with a carrier oil because it contains essential oils that are considered ‘hot’ (spicy) which could irritate skin. The essential oils in this blend that are considered hot are: clove and cinnamon bark.
  • In most applications, mix 3-5 drops of Thieves® essential oil with 1 teaspoon V-6 (carrier oil). If you find that the application still feels a bit too warm to your skin, simply add more carrier oil to dilute.
  • Never use water to dilute an essential oil.
  • A note on V-6: The Young Living massage oil V-6 is also acceptable for topical and internal consumption.
  • Whenever taking an edible Young Living essential oil, such as Thieves®, internally always mix with olive oil or V-6 prior to use as a supplement. As a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat’s or rice milk.
  • Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Always dilute before applying to the skin or taking internally. Keep out of reach of children.

Thieves Essential Oil Blend Contains:

Clove† (Syzygium aromaticum), lemon† (Citrus limon), cinnamon† (Cinnamomum verum), Eucalyptus radiata† and rosemary† (Rosmarinus officinalis CT 1,8 cineol).

†Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oil.

50 Ways to Use Thieves Essential Oil

  1. Apply 1-3 drops to cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing.
  2. Mix with a tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow for a sore throat.
  3. Apply to upper chest and throat with V-6 Massage Oil for bronchitis. Read the rest of this entry »

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Thieves Household Cleaner, womanThieves Household Cleaner is perhaps the most versatile cleaner I’ve used. I’ve found that it’s limitations only extend to the limits of my imagination. I’ve used it with excellent results as carpet shampoo (in place of the normal caret shampoo), cleaning the upholstery in my car, mixed with baking soda and used in my sinks/toilet/shower in place of SoftScrub, as a laundry detergent (I use nothing else!), dish soap, windows, walls, floors, and as a stain remover (do not let it sit long, 1-2 minutes has worked fine for me), concentrated as an oven cleaner, and much more

This all-purpose cleaner can replace every cleaner and detergent currently in your home! Thieves Household Cleaner has been the only cleaner in my home for the past ten years and I have no inclination, need or desire, to buy any other cleaner or detergent. This is good stuff… and did I mention… it’s all-natural! Perfect for those who wish to have a chemical-free home! The dilution ratio’s are on the label of the bottle.

Thieves Household Cleaner in a Spray Bottle

I have a couple of 32 oz. spray bottles that I bought at Lowe’s. I prefer to use the “Hudson Multi-purpose” spray bottle for two reasons: 1. They last me about 4-7 years, and 2. the price is good, the last one I bought cost about $6. Don’t even bother with the cheaper spray bottles, they do not hold up for more than a month.

Two Sizes of Thieves Household Cleaner

Thieves Household Cleaner is available in two sizes: 14.4 oz. (#3743) and 64 oz. (#4475) Buy here.

16 Ways to Use Thieves Household Cleaner

  1. Use for bathrooms and toilets to sanitize and freshen.
  2. Use to cut grease on kitchen counters, stovetops and oven cleaner.
  3. Use to mop floors to clean and disinfect.
  4. Apply to hands to remove stubborn, sticky substances like tree sap.
  5. Use to wash fruits and vegetables from the supermarket.
  6. Add to the water in your vacuum cleaner to cleanse the air.
  7. Use in place of carpet shampoo to shampoo and disinfect the carpet.
  8. Squirt along ant trails in the house to keep them out.
  9. Use in school classrooms to cut down on student sickness.
  10. Scrub old floors to remove old varnish and prepare for refinishing.
  11. Clean upholstery in your living room.
  12. Clean the upholstery and dashboard of your car.
  13. Soak off burnt food in pots and skillets.
  14. Wipe or soak garbage cans to get them clean, sanitary and smelling fresh.
  15. For bad stains, pour it on as a pre-wash stain remover.
  16. Use undiluted to clean and kill mold on walls and floors.
Thieves Household Cleaner dilution ratio chart (infographic)

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Water is life.  There would be no life without it.  Our planet would be desolate if it was void of any water. Yet we humans are destroying or water because of all the unthoughtful things we do.  Whether it is due to gross harm from oil spewing into the ocean waters or sludge from man made products.  Large corporations are the main cause of the pollutions in our waters.

They are not the only ones to blame, but they are a huge part of the problem.  We need to stop pouring chemicals down our drains, putting chemicals on our yards, washing our vehicles with chemically induced products, putting pharmaceuticals down the toilet.  We also MUST recycle and compost to help out the landfills, to have less waste going into the water tables.

What are some ups and downs of water? Read the rest of this entry »

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