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Lotion and chemical products labelsYou haven’t been feeling well for a very long time.  You just don’t have the energy you used to have, your allergies seem to act up all the time, your headaches have become chronic, your joints and muscles hurt most of the time for no reason, and sometimes you have this tight feeling around your chest for no apparent reason.  You’ve gone to your doctor, who ran some basic blood work, and told you nothing was wrong, you don’t have Mono, you don’t have Lyme’s Disease, etc.  You think you’re crazy, but on a deeper level, you know you’re not making this stuff up, you really do feel terrible.  You continue searching for a diagnosis, maybe even going to a holistic doctor or an environmental physician.  Neither of these doctors think you’re crazy.  Instead, you’re  diagnosed with Multiple Chemical sensitivity, also called MCS.  Now you need to know what is MCS, how did you get it, and what can you do to feel better?

Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) is a medical condition characterized by debilitating chemical sensitivities.  This is a very difficult diagnosis to make, and should only be diagnosed by a trained physician, such as an environmental physician.  Multiple chemical sensitivity, or MCS, as it is sometimes referred to, is still under debate for some in the medical communit.  Some doctors question whether it exists, while others acknowledge that this is a medical disorder triggered by exposures to chemicals in the environment. This often begins with a short-term, severe chemical exposure, such as a chemical spill, including household cleaners, or a longer-term low level  exposure, such as a poorly ventilated office, vapors or skin exposure from your weekly used home cleaning products, perfumed body care products & perfumesRead the rest of this entry »

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Air fresheners are a huge business. We all want our homes, cars and workplaces to smell fresh and clean, vibrant or relaxing.  So, when we’re shopping and smell a fragrance like vanilla, or one that reminds us of our childhood home or garden, instinctively we reach for it and put it in our cart, because the smell made us happy, or maybe relaxed.  Not once do we stop to read the list of ingredients in that scented candle or spray air freshener. After all, if it says “vanilla” or “lavender”, we expect we are in fact smelling real vanilla or lavender.

Sadly, nothing could be farther from the truth.

If you are not using pure essential oils, like Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils   to freshen up your room, by default you are using a synthetic air freshener, and, unbeknownst to you, you are inadvertently putting your health at risk from one of these very concentrated sources of poisons in your home.  This is because some of the chemicals needed to make the products effective are harmful. The problems are compounded when the products are mixed.  Far from freshening the air in your home, they just interfere with your ability to detect smells or simply cover them up, all the while adding considerable toxic chemical indoor pollution. http://www.mcs-america.org/airfresh.pdf.  In 2002, EPA researchers testing air freshening units that plug into electrical sockets determined that when the fragrance chemicals in these products react with common indoor air pollutants they produce serious health hazards. These chemicals include toxic substances such as benzene derivatives, pinene and  limonene, aldehydes, phenol, and cresol.

Body Burden – Body Solvent Levels  Read the rest of this entry »

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Essential 7: essential oil collectionDuring August 2011 automatically receive a FREE Essential 7 collection when you order 200PV or more – a retail value of $91.78!

The Essential 7 kit contains Young Living’s best-selling and most versatile oils: lavender, peppermint, lemon, Joy™, PanAway®, Peace & Calming®, and Purification™. This is a must-have collection for both experienced oilers and for those who are just discovering the benefits of essential oils.

About the 7 Free Essential Oils

  1. Lavender soothes and relaxes the body when inhaled. Diffuse lavender or place a drop or two on your pillow for a restful night’s sleep. Lavender is also effective when used on burns or skin irritations and is gentle enough to place directly on the skin.

 Lavender is a must have oil in the kitchen and First Aid Kit.
  2. Peppermint has a long history of therapeutic use. This oil is valued for combating a variety of issues including fatigue, minor head discomfort, and normal digestive concerns.**
  3. Lemon is an excellent alternative to chemical cleaners. It works well for removing sticky residue from surfaces, polishing wood, or dissolving grease spots. Diffuse lemon to freshen and deodorize the air.
  4. Joy produces a magnetic energy that inspires romance and brings happiness to the heart, mind, and soul. Diffuse this blend during meditation, add 2–4 drops to bath water, or add to V-6™ Massage Oil to create an exquisite massage oil.
  5. PanAway is a proprietary blend of helichrysum, wintergreen, clove, and peppermint designed to relieve muscle soreness and tension. Apply 2–4 drops of PanAway on the location that is experiencing discomfort.
  6. Peace & Calming is a fragrant blend that can help calm tensions and uplift the spirit, promoting relaxation and a deep sense of peace. Apply 2–4 drops of Peace & Calming to wrists and edges of ears when in crowded areas that may be overwhelming.
  7. Purification has a clean, uplifting scent. When diffused, this blend neutralizes unpleasant odors from the air. Purification will also repel pests in any indoor or outdoor environment. Use Purification liberally in your Travel Fan Diffuser when camping or enjoying the outdoors, especially after dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

101 Ways to Use the Essential 7 Collection

Applications and 101 Ways to Use of the 7 Essential Oils

  • Dietary Supplements: All of the single essential oils in this collection may be used as dietary supplements. Remember, all essential oils from YL are potent and superior quality, rarely will an adult use more than 2-6 drops of essential oil per “00″ capsule with a little olive oil added, or more than 1-2 drops added to a glass of water or milk. More on Immune System Tips.
  • Diffuse: All of the essential oils in this collection may by diffused – with the exception of PanAway. It’s not that PanAway would be harmful if diffused it’s more that it’s benefits would be wasted because this blend is designed to use topically for aches and pains of the body. Young Living has 5 diffusers to choose from. Using these diffusers will freshen the air eliminating the need for synthetic harmful air fresheners, provides the healthful benefits of aromatherapy (the simple act of inhaling therapeutic-grade essential oils, and helps to rid indoor air of germs and unpleasant. Never use a diffuser that diffuses by means of heat as heat or flame (as in candle diffusers) fractures the tiny molecules where all of the benefits are contained (more on heat and diffusing). For the curious, read…Viscosity of Essential Oils and How Quickly They’re Diffused and Smelly House to Aromatic Home
  • Topical Application: All of the oils can be applied to the Vita Flex points on the feet, added to bath water mixed with Young Living Bath & Shower Gel Base, applied topically or used with body and foot massage. More on Creating Your Home Spa and Massage and Bodywork.

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender is the most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally. Lavender: Uses, Facts, History, Testimonials and Aromatherapy

1. Rub a couple drops of Lavender oil on the feet for a calming effect on the body.
2. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep.
3. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
4. Put 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain and promote healing.
5. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding. Read the rest of this entry »

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"There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly." ~ R. Buckminster Fuller

Headache discomfort.I eagerly resorted to trying this threesome of essential oils again based on an experience I had this past winter when my back was killing me from moving. All day I had a headache brought on from pain in the back of my neck on the left side. I probably slept funny the night before and something in my neck was pinched and therefore causing the headache.

So, I applied 4 drops of my Young Living Ginger, 4 drops of Jasmine, and 4 drops of Lavender. Massaged in for a few minutes and before the massaged in part was completed my headache was 100 percent GONE!!!

I would highly recommend this combination of oils for anyone who is having headache discomfort from something going on in the back of their neck. It worked like a charm! Oh, my boyfriend just reminded me to say… that this combination smells great too, it would make an excellent perfume!

Related Articles:

Essential Oils for Back Pain (what I used when I hurt my back when moving)
Essential Oils Help with Tension in Neck and Shoulders (hmmm, there’s a pattern here between my neck and back pain!)
Get You Emotional Act Together This Summer with Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy: an A to Z Mini Guide of Essential Oil Blends
How to Make Your Own Signature Perfume Blends

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Are you prepared for the flu and cold season? Hopefully you will not have to deal with any ailments, but it’s best to be prepared just in case some bad bugs come knocking at your door or the door of someone  you know.  You may not need what you have in your medicine cabinet for yourself, yet perhaps you will be able to help someone else.

According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) resistant disease strains began emerging not long after the discovery of antibiotics more than 50 years ago. “What’s different now, is that we’ve reached a situation where it’s no longer an isolated problem of this bug or that bug; virtually all important human pathogens treatable with antibiotics have developed some resistance.” – Dr. David Bell, M.D., CD

What is worrying to doctors now is that super bugs have appeared that are resistant to the antibiotic-of-last-resort vancomycin.

Essential oils are becoming a familiar topic and a choice that people are turning to for natural choices to help have healthier and happier lives. Read the rest of this entry »

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Peppermint has a strong, clean, fresh, minty aroma. One of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion, it may also restore digestive efficiency.* Jean Valnet MD studied peppermint’s supportive effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also researched peppermint’s role in improving taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint’s ability to improve concentration and mental sharpness. Alan Hirsch MD studied peppermint’s ability to directly affect the brain’s satiety center, which triggers a sensation of fullness after meals. This powerful essential oil is often diluted before topical application. Peppermint may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water.

Peppermint essential oil is an energizing oil with a penetrating, minty aroma that helps to relieve both mental and physical fatigue. Use it in the daytime, as its energizing effect may keep you awake at night.

Here are tips for using Peppermint essential oil: Read the rest of this entry »

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Head and Face MassageMassage therapy has been shown to have a wide array of benefits. From anxiety reduction and pain relief to improved circulation, the therapeutic effects of touch promote all aspects of wellness. Essential oils further support the benefits of massage therapy by enabling targeted aromatic and topical relief. Certain oil collections, like Young Living’s Raindrop Technique®, combine the art of aromatherapy with the techniques of Vita Flex—rolling and releasing motions that activate the reflex points—and massage.

When working on a large area, such as the back or in a full body massage, mix 4-6 drops of the selected essential oil with 1 TBSP V-6 Massage Oil (a fine carrier). Keep in mind that some massage oils/carrier oils can stain some fabrics, V-6 will not.

Topical application of these specific oils to various areas of the body brings balance and harmony while fostering a truly holistic wellness experience.

Commonly used techniques for self-massage: Read the rest of this entry »

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It’s a lovely late summer evening, I have the windows open to enjoy the beautiful night air while working, and… Ugh! About 10 minutes ago I started getting a headache from the smell of a neighbor using a dryer sheet. My throat and eyes are feeling irritated and are burning too. Dryer sheets have got to be the nastiest things on the market… well, that’s not entirely true, there are far more toxic things sitting on store shelves for unsuspecting consumers to buy. But dryer sheets rank right up there with all those other toxic products for unsuspecting shopper’s. Laundry and dryer sheets

It is so easy to get scented clothing in the dryer and not expose everyone and the environment included, to those disgusting toxic chemicals.

Here’s what is required to make GREAT smelling non-toxic dryer sheets…

One bottle of your favorite superior quality essential oil, such as Young Living (you don’t want to buy anything less than superior because they contain toxic chemicals too) and a damp cloth (like an old wash cloth).

You add 2-4 drops of your chosen essential oil to the dampened washcloth and toss it in the dryer with your clothes.

That’s it! It literally takes 2 seconds to make your own non-toxic dryer sheets! Read the rest of this entry »

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