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May 09, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments

Transcript: Essential 7 Collection for Beginner’s

This transcript covers the seven essential oils found in the Essential 7, a collection of some of the most popular essential oils. Some refer to the Essential 7 as an essential oil First Aid kit. This collection of pure essential oils can be purchased wholesale for those interested in saving

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May 08, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Lavender-Plant-Flower-Farm-590x300

Transcript: The Infinite Uses of Lavender

  This is a transcript discussing some of the uses and benefits of superior quality pure Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) essential oil. ~~ to purchase pure essential oils visit my website to order ~~ Doug Corrigan: Good day to you and welcome to this edition of our audio training and educational series

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May 07, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Save-Money

How Much Does a Drop of Essential Oil Cost

In the summer of 1999 I placed my first Young Living essential oil order.  I had been using a lesser quality essential oil for about 7-8 years because it was the best I could find, these I only used for making my own household cleaning products and air fresheners, I

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May 03, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Sacred-Frankincense-4-590x300

Planting Frankincense Trees at the Young Living Farm in Oman

Young Living distributors recently had a blast planting frankincense trees at our farm in Salalah, Oman! Watch their experience… Frankincense (Boswellia frereana) Even though this post is about Sacred Frankincense I wanted to include this piece on Boswellia frereana because there has been so much talk and I might add

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May 01, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments

Study: Rosemary Shown to Increase Sugar Metabolism

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), like many other useful herbs, is a member of the mint family. Herbs in the mint family have been used for centuries as digestive elixirs for everything from upset stomachs to bleeding ulcers. Aside from providing digestive support, rosemary is believed to improve memory[1] (but induced a

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Mar 30, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Orange-Oil-2013

Children and Aromatherapy: Ethnicity, Attitudes and Preferences for Essential Oils

This is an interesting pilot study in 2007 on the scents of the essential oils of Ginger, Lavender, Sweet Orange, and Spearmint. The objective was to measure the preferences of school aged children for essential oils based on gender and ethnicity. Since aromatherapy is frequently recommended for children but children’s

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Mar 29, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Spearmint-Botanical-1

Study: Spearmint Oil Shows Lung Protection in Rats with COPD

An interesting 2008 study using Spearmint essential oil on rats with lung inflammation due to COPD. It was found that Spearmint oil has a protective effect on lung injury in COPD rats, since it improves pulmonary inflammation, oxidative alteration, and enhances Nrf2 protein expression. Now while this doesn’t mean it

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Mar 27, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Spearmint-Botanical-1

Study: Spearmint Essential Oil Against Mosquito Larvae

I was looking up some studies on the essential oil of spearmint and came across an interesting study on the use of spearmint oil to kill mosquito larvae. Now while I am not at all recommending nor suggesting to put spearmint essential oil in a pond or other type of

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Mar 25, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Wood-Cutting-Board-2

Plastic or Wood Cutting Boards: Which is Safer Regarding Bacteria

A several years ago, Curt worked at Williams-Sonoma, a high-end gourmet cooking store, when we lived in Seattle, WA. One of the terrific things that took place there was every so often Williams-Sonoma had vendors come in to do various training and demonstrations for the staff and customers… there’s nothing

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Mar 24, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Salmon-1

About Omega 3s & 6s in Fresh Fish and Supplements

Populations around the world that eat fish regularly live longer and have less chronic disease than populations that do not. Whether this is because fish displaces meat or because it has positive attributes of its own is not clear. Certainly, fish provides high-quality protein without the saturated fat present in

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Mar 23, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Distillation-Lab-590x300

Quality: Tests for Essential Oils

There is a lot of confusing information on the internet about essential oil quality and since currently there is no certification body to oversee the quality of essential oils or aromatherapy oils things are easily muddled. As many search for superior quality essential oils for all manner of wellness the

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Mar 09, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Seed-to-Seal-590x300

Seed to Seal

In the essential oil industry it is well-known that the only way you will know if the essential oils you are purchasing are superior quality is to know the grower and know the company. While most essential oil companies purchase all of their essential oils from vendors Young Living Essential

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Mar 08, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments V-6-Peppermint-Wintergreen-590x300

Using Peppermint and Wintergreen Essential Oils Safely

There is some misinformation on peppermint and wintergreen essential oils and their safety. As much varying information there is there are perhaps more variations on the quality of both peppermint and wintergreen essential oils. As always… the information on this site only refers to the Young Living brand. Please note

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Feb 18, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Label-Therapeutic-grade-Pure-590x300

Grades of Essential Oils: the Good, Bad and the Ugly

There are significant differences between synthetic fragrance oils and superior pure essential oils. All of Young Living Essential Oils are pure, grade A, and superior quality. Synthetic fragrance oils may duplicate the smell of the pure botanical, but the complex chemical components of each essential oil created in nature determine

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Feb 17, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Smell-Olfactory-Limbic-System-590x300

Aromatherapy: Scent and the Brain

When any scent or fragrance is inhaled, the odor molecules travel up the nose where they are trapped by olfactory membranes that are protected by the lining inside the nose. Each odor molecule fits like a little puzzle piece into specific receptor cell sites that line a membrane, known as

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Feb 14, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Pansies-Sage-Garden-590x300

Garden Insect Pests: Whiteflies Should I use Essential Oils for Control

Many essential oil user’s seek instruction on which essential oil(s) they can use for controlling insect pests in the garden and how much essential oil can be used and how it’s applied. My own background in using essential oils for 25 years and knowledge in native plants, organic landscaping and

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Feb 07, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments

Toothpaste Warning Labels: what do they mean

Typical toothpaste warning (label top left): Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact the Poison Control Center immediately. Typical mouthwash caution: In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a

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Jan 10, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments

Hair Loss Tips Using Essential Oils, Supplements and Other Smart Practices

This is a holistic approach to hair loss. The length of time it could take to see results depends on many factors, and could take a few weeks to a few months to see results due to the nature of hair being a slow grower in general. However, it would

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Sep 28, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments

Young Living Draft Horses are Winners in Competition and Good Health

Young Living’s hard-working horses recently competed in several competitions across the United States and received distinguished honors. Some of the more notable awards Young Living’s horses earned are as follows: A farm-raised foal won first place in the halter class (in-hand confirmation class) at the Minnesota State Fair, an A-level

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Sep 01, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments Herb-Tea-Oils-Lavender-590x300

Making Your Own Essential Oils: an “herbal infusion” is NOT an essential oil

I’ve been somewhat concerned by instructions I’ve seen online about how to make your own essential oils at home, easily and cheaply. I have seen online recipes, video’s and techniques for making your own essential oils by putting the plant material into a mason jar and then topping off with

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