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Naturally Flavored Water

August 24, 2010 in Antioxidant, Anxiety, Buy / Purchase, Cinnamon Oil, Essential Oils, Green, Lavender, Lemon, Natural, Natural Health, Ocotea, Orange Oil, Peppermint, Wholesale / Member by Jonell Elder | No comments

Flavored drinking water has been being sold on the market for many years, and people purchase it. This may help one to get the water intake that is so lacking in many peoples daily lives. I wonder do they read the ingredients and are they OK with what they are consuming?

A much better way and is healthier and more economical along with being “green”, by not buying bottled water, is by flavoring/ infusing your own water with food grade essential oils. You get the benefit of good taste along with medicinal value all rolled into one refreshing and rewarding glass of water.

Here is a list of wonderful essential oils to add to your water:

Cinnamon Bark – Dab a toothpick in the bottle of essential oil, then stir the toothpick into the glass of water.
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Is Inflammation Killing You?

February 21, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Application, Blends, Chemicals / Toxic, Diabetic, Digestion, Foot, Lifestyle, Liver, Ocotea, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil by Jonell Elder | No comments

Inflammation is the number one cause of all ailments. Inflammation is the cause of arthritis, heart disease, bad cholesterol, diabetes, digestive disorders, structural and muscular pain, trauma, auto immune disorders, and on and on. How do we get inflammation, otherwise called internal flames?

Stress is the number one cause of inflammation.

Our emotions are killing us. Anger inside is destroying us. Anger and free radicals go directly to the liver. Anger is the most important emotion to control, or to “fix”.

2. Environmental pollution, toxins, free radicals cause inflammation.

How can we combat inflammation? With Stress Away, the single most powerful emotional equalizer. The emotional tuning fork that taps into & gently kicks up good emotions and helps to reduce stress.

To regain our life and to have a less stressful life, IS attainable. Here is a convenient essential oil roll on that is packed with very important therapeutic-grade essential oils. This roll on is Stress Away Roll On.

This unique blend of vanilla, lime, copaiba, ocotea and cedarwood essential oils relieves daily stress, encourages relaxation, and reduces nervous tension.

The combination of these oils are for equalizing the emotions, for balancing and reducing stress.

It is very convenient to have on hand at all times. The best way to start your day is by applying Stress Away to the bottoms of your feet, on your wrists to smell throughout the day, an on your temples. Because you have Stress Away with you wherever you go, you can reapply it throughout the day.

Do you have inflammation or any particular ailments that you may not have realized were due to inflammation? Do you understand that inflammation is caused by stress, environmental pollutions, toxins and free radicals? Do you want to feel better? Achieve optimal health? Why not start today?

There are a multitude of ways to achieve optimal health and one way to begin is with Stress Away Roll On. Are you ready? If you are start now and:

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Ocotea Essential Oil a Gift From the Rainforest

November 10, 2009 in Application, Aromatherapy, Best Essential Oils, Cinnamon Oil, Cooking with Essential Oils, Disinfectant, Education, Gary Young, How do I use, Natural Health, Ocotea, Science, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Wellness, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Found only in a small region of Amazonian Ecuador and Colombia, Ocotea quixos is from the same family (Lauraceae) as the common spice we know as Cinnamon and has a very faint cinnamon aroma. Ishpingo is the Quechua name for the native Ecuadorian “American Cinnamon” tree flowers which occur every two years; while Ishpingo is distilled from the flowers, Ocotea essential oil is distilled from the branches and leaves. ocotea

In the 16th century, a large Spanish expedition perished, almost down to the last man, while searching for the origin of this spice. Yet after its discovery, “American cinnamon” has not gained any culinary importance, even though it has been used for hundreds of years as a flavoring for sweets and cakes.

In the foothills of the Amazon region Ocotea quixos has been heavily exploited for its timber. Its bark is used in herbal medicine. Ishpingo (Ocotea) has also been used in tea and flavoring.

Gary Young refered to Ocotea essential oil as “Helichrysum on steroids” to describe its potent effects and stating that this essential oil is the ultimate amplifier to other essential oils.

Ocotea has a long history and many practical uses, having been used as a disinfectant, antidiarrhea, and helping to regulate glucose levels. Ocotea contains alpha humulene 9% (only Copaiba essential oil has comparable levels of this natural plant compound) and has a history of also being used as an anti-inflammatory and reducing swelling. Ocotea has also been used for atheletes foot or any type of foot fungus.

A study on antiplatelet and antithrombotic activities of essential oil from wild Ocotea quixos (Lam.) Kosterm. (Lauraceae) calices from Amazonian Ecuador showed a favourable safety profile compared to the conventional antiplatelet agent, acetylsalicylic acid. Present findings indicate that Ocotea essential oil possesses potent and safe antithrombotic activity attributable to its antiplatelet and vasorelaxant effects. The main constituent trans-cinnamaldehyde seems to be the primary responsible for this activity through a putative mechanism involving the inhibition of thromboxane A2 receptors.

Another study Ocotea quixos Lam. essential oil: In vitro and in vivo investigation on its anti-inflammatory properties investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of Ocotea quixos essential oil and of its main components, trans-cinnamaldehyde and methyl cinnamate, in in vitro and in vivo models. Ocotea essential oil and trans-cinnamaldehyde but not methyl cinnamate significantly reduced LPS-induced NO release from J774 macrophages at non-toxic concentrations, inhibited LPS-induced COX-2 expression and increased forskolin-induced cAMP production. The essential oil (30-100mg/kg os) and trans-cinnamaldehyde (10mg/kg os) in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema showed anti-inflammatory effect without damaging gastric mucosa. In conclusion we provide the first evidence of a significant anti-inflammatory gastro-sparing activity of O.quixos essential oil.

And another study Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity Ocotea quixos, F. vulgaris, and A. dracunculus showed the highest antiplatelet activity against ADP, Arachidonic Acid and the Thromboxane A2 agonist U46619 (IC50, 4-132 microg ml(-1)), and a good ability to destabilize clot retraction (IC50, 19-180 microg ml(-1)). For these oils a significant correlation between antiplatelet potency and phenylpropanoids content (54-86%) was evidenced thus suggesting a key role for this moiety in the prevention of clot formation. These findings provide the rationale to take in account the antiplatelet activity in the pharmacological screening of natural products containing phenylpropanoids.

While centuries of use throughout history and folklore alone do not constitute enough safety and efficacy evidence in todays scientific world it seems to me that once again our ancestors posessed great wisdom in their ability to distinguish beneficial plants from nonbeneficial. It has always fascinated me, just how much people from 2,000, 4,000 or 6,000 years ago knew about their surroundings and the other living things on earth and how to use them to benefit the human species. It wasn’t until quite recently in humankind’s existence that we shifted away from this more natural lifestyle. Is it me, or does it strike you too as being extremely odd that the foods and medicines that sustained humankind for many centuries are considered by some to be nothing more than Snake Oils; which by the way, didn’t always have a negative connotation.

Young Living’s Ocotea essential oil is wildcrafted and of course is distilled according to Young Living’s strict standards of producing the finest quality essential oils in the world.

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Manage Stress Naturally through Activity and Aromatherapy

October 19, 2009 in Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Perfume, Mind / Body / Soul, Ocotea, Shop, Stress, Testimonials, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Wellness, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

A few days ago I got my first bottle of Stress Away roll-on essential oil. WOW! I absolutely adore the scent! I’ve been wearing it daily as a perfume, a perfume with benefits none the less. Instantly, Stress Away made it’s way top the top of my favorites list.

Forty-three percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress. Stress is a normal part of life, but it can have pervasive negative consequences when it’s porrly managed. Which is precisely why I love using aromatherapy when I feel out of sorts or too strong emotions that I’d rather not be feeling because it only messes things up further. rollon-work-people

Stress isn’t always a negative thing. Certain amounts of stress can improve physical conditioning, challenge or mind and skill levels, or even help us meet our goals. The problem comes in when we endure stress for prolonged periods of stress without getting any relief. When our stress button is switched on all of the time it’s called distress, which can result in a variety of health concerns.

Statistics regarding distress are staggering:

Of all doctor’s office visits, 75 to 90 percent are for stress-related ailments and complaints.
Stress can play a part in problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, and anxiety.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) declared stress a hazard of the workplace.
Stress costs American industries more than $300 billion annually.
The lifetime prevalence of an emotional disorder is more than 50 percent, often due to chronic, untreated stress reactions.

Natural Methods for Stress Reduction

Stress reduction activities like meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or aerobic exercise are excellent ways to reduce stress. When combined with stress reducing essential oils, such as the blend of oils in Sress Away, which are relaxing to the mind and body, we can make significant improvements in the quality of the way we feel and ultimately enhance the overall quality of our lives. stress-away-rollon

When stopping what I’m doing isn’t an option I always turn to my Young Living essential oils, now with the new Stress Away blend added to my arsenal I have convenience of a portable and easy to use application. I keep one Stress Away RollOn in my purse and the other right here on my desk. I also enjoy that the roll-on applicator is a metal ball, rather than plastic (yuck, I can’t stand plastic) – it glides on so nice in a luxurious way. I wish you could smell Stress Away through this article and experience the divine scents of Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea, and Lavender, in this therapeutic-grade essential oil blend.

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Immune System and Hunger Cravings

September 30, 2009 in Antioxidant, Ecuador Farm, Energy Drink, Immune System, NingXia Red Juice, Ocotea, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Young Living Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

Cravings come in all walks of life. Craving for sugar, starches, salt, cigarettes, shopping and many other forms. Many times when we have a craving, it just pops into our heads and before really thinking about it, we do whatever it is we are craving. For me my cravings are for sugar and salty foods. Most of my life I have been working on dealing with my hunger cravings. Trying different diet programs, hypnosis, meditation and even going to bed early. I know to be able to beat the cravings you have to use your head. Think before doing or reacting. Well, that has worked for me, but many a time, I get lazy and just don’t work on my thoughts and instead I’ll just reach for what I am craving. Not a good thing to do and I know my diet is compromising my immune system.

Part of my business is bookkeeping. I go to my clients places of business. Many of them have food temptations. And the holiday season is coming, so there will be even more of those year round temptations. One tough one is just around the corner…..Halloween. I can remember growing up in West Seattle and walking all over town coming home with a grocery bag of candy….mmmmmm did I love that. I know that sugar is my enemy, not my friend, and that I must respect my immune system and my body, and conquer my hunger cravings.

When I was raising my son, who is now 30, I raised him on good healthy food and no sugar. Funny how that back fired. He loves sugar and eats a lot of it. He actually has cut back, not that he needed to because of a weight problem, but he knows for his health he should.

Anyways back to cravings. I am so happy about one of Young Livings new essential oils; Ocotea. Ocotea is a new oil of Young Livings that may help balance the blood sugar and curb hunger cravings,* among other beneficial qualities, which I will go over later in this post. I really can’t say enough about this oil. All my life with my battle for weight loss and some semblance of control, I have never come across anything as helpful as this oil. I truly am so thankful for the kind of help I am getting just from a few drops of Ocotea oil on a daily basis.

Ever since I began adding 2-3 drops to my NingXia Red in the mornings I do NOT have cravings and I am NOT hungry. NingXia Red is a super anti-oxidant and supports the immune system*. On the first day I did this, I was less hungry and more energized. When I say energized, I don’t mean like a caffeine buzz, but more like being in a cool breeze and feeling refreshed. To me this is absolutely amazing. I’ve tried many other products, from pills, that make me feel hyper, to drinks and specially packaged foods. Nothing compares to this. ningxia-red-singles

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I am really happy and excited about the results I have seen and how I feel, physically and mentally. I know without a doubt that Ocotea will be included in my life from now on. I carry a bottle with me, for emergencies. The kind of emergency I am talking about is if I am around a food I want to eat but know I should not eat it. I will once again add three drops of Ocotea to my super anti-oxidant energy drink, NingXia Red, which helps to support my immune system. I carry convenient single packets of NingXia Red with me, not only for myself but to share with others.

About Ocotea:

Ocotea comes from 60-80 foot trees, approximately 38″ trunk. The tree is found in the Amazon Basin of Ecuador, from sea level up to 1,500 meters in altitude. The trees are divided into male and female trees, with only the female tree producing foliage suitable for distillation into essential oils.

Every two years the Ocotea tree produces large flowers known as “ishpingo” or “flor de canela.”

Ocotea (Ocotea quixos) is wild crafted and distilled at Finca Botanica Aromatica, Young Living’s farm and distillery in Ecuador. The essential oil is extracted from the stem and leaves of the tree. It is related to the cinnamon species. This essential oil has an aroma that is different from any common cinnamon.

Ocotea has a relatively low concentration of cinnamaldehyde (less than 5 percent), which is a natural plant chemical that can trigger sensitization reactions. Traditional cinnamon can contain up to 50 percent cinnamaldehyde.

Ocotea has the highest level of alpha-humulene of any essential oil. Alpha-humulene can balance the body’s internal response to irritation.* Only copaiba essential oil has comparable levels of this natural plant compound. The leaves and stems are flown out of the jungle and then trucked for 14 hours to the distillery.

Animals rub against the trees to heal their wounds.

Benefits;

Blood glucose regulating, reduces blood sugar levels*
Curbs food cravings in 2 days and may help to loose weight*
Traditionally used as a disinfectant and for digestive support and for local antiseptic
Balances body-emotionally and physically, feeling of well being and peace
Brings insulin down*
Powerful anti-inflammatory, reduces swelling, anti-edema (swelling)*
Highest levels of alpha-humulene in any known essential oil, which helps balance the body’s internal response to irritation.
Far less skin sensitivity than cinnamon bark or cassia
Candida. e-coli*
Athlete’s foot & foot fungus-topical application, in 3-4 days skin begins to heal*
It also contains Eucalyptol which works on the lungs

Product Story:

Historical usage of Ocotea dates back more than 500 years, when it was used to aromatize sweets and cakes.

Ocotea is also found in Stress Away Roll-on.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of the reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use.

Statements of how to use Ocotea ONLY refer to the Young Living brand. Do NOT attempt to use another brand of essential oil the way you would use a Young Living oil. Learn why quality is so important.

I am very happy with how I am feeling, having less cravings because of Young Livings Therapeutic Grade Ocotea essential oil, and knowing that by drinking NingXia Red my immune system is being helped with antioxidants that are fighting hard to combat the nasty free radicals, I have more energy and feel great. If you want to give these wonderful products a try there are a few different ways to save money. And when you are ready to order go ahead and begin to Shop Here. To your success in wellness.

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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NEW: Ocotea Essential Oil for Digestive Support and Disinfecting

September 17, 2009 in Aromatherapy, Digestion, Disinfectant, Ecuador Farm, Essential Oil Supplements, Essential Oils, How do I use, Natural Health, Ocotea, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Wellness by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Ocotea is a new essential oil that Young Living has begun distilling. Ocotea (Ocotea quixos) essential oil is extracted from the stem and leaves of the ocotea tree in Ecuador, and is related to the cinnamon species. This essential oil has an aroma that is different from any common cinnamon. Ocotea has the highest level of alpha-humulene1 of any essential oil.

The Story of Ocotea

Ocotea is wild crafted and distilled at Finca Botánica Aromática, Young Living’s farm and distillery in Ecuador. Ocotea is harvested from a large tree found in the Amazon Basin of Ecuador, from sea level up to 1,500 meters in altitude. The trees are divided into male and female trees, with only the female trees producing foliage suitable for distillation into essential oils. Historical usage of ocotea dates back more than 500 years, when it was used to aromatize sweets and cakes. ocotea

Though there are hints of a cinnamon base, ocotea is different from traditional cinnamon. Ocotea has high levels of alpha-humulene-one of the highest of any known essential oil. Alpha-humulene can balance the body’s internal response to irritation. Only copaiba essential oil has comparable levels of this natural plant compound.

Primary Benefits of Ocotea

• Traditionally used as a disinfectant and for digestive support.†
• Highest levels of alpha-humulene in any known essential oil, which helps balance the body’s internal response to irritation.*
• Far less skin sensitivity than cinnamon bark or cassia.

How To Use Ocotea Topically

Topical Use: Dilute 1-4 drops with Young Living’s V-6 Massage Oil, or olive oil. Test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin to observe sensitivity; apply to desired area as needed.

Ocotea as a Dietary Supplement

Use as a Supplement: Dilute 1-4 drops with Young Living’s V-6 Massage Oil, or olive oil. Place in a capsule and take one daily or as directed by a health professional.

Complementary Young Living Products

• Copaiba essential oil
• RutaVaLa^TM essential oil blend
• Eucalyptus Blue^TM essential oil single

Did You Know?

• Ocotea is found in Stress Away^TM Essential Oil Roll-On.

• Ocotea has a relatively low concentration of cinnamaldehyde (less than 5 percent), which is a natural plant chemical that can trigger sensitization reactions. Traditional cinnamon can contain up to 50 percent cinnamaldehyde.

• Every two years the ocotea tree produces large flowers known as “ishpingo” or “flor de canela.”

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of the reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use.

Statements of how to use Ocotea ONLY refer to the Young Living brand. Do NOT attempt to use another brand of essential oil the say way you would use a Young Living oil. Learn why quality is so important.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is ocotea found in any Young Living blends?

A. Yes. Ocotea is a key ingredient in Stress Away Essential Oil Roll-On.

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† Modern scientific research has not yet validated these claims

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

1. Legault J, Dahl W, Debiton E, Pichette A, Madelmont JC. Antitumor activity of balsam fir oil: production of reactive oxygen species induced by alpha-humulene as possible mechanism of action. Planta Med. 2003 May;69(5):402-7.

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