Sweet & Soothing Blend

Sweet & Soothing Blend

2 Drops Ylang Ylang
2 Drops Citrus Fresh
2 Drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
1 Drop Patchouli

Essential oil combination that will make you feel like your in a Tropical Island..

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Refresh & Relax Blend

This diffuser blend is simple, light, and refreshing!#Lemon #Lavender #Rosemary

3 drops of lemon
2 drops of lavender
1 drop of rosemary







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Health Benefits of Copaiba Essential Oil

Copaiba Essential Oil

Copaiba essential oil is a distilled oil from an oleoresin called copaiba. This resin is produced as a sap of a tree in South America from the Copaifera genus. Although the resin itself can change color depending on the ratio of resin to essential oil, once the oil is distilled out, it should be pale yellow in color with a slightly bitter taste and an aroma that is reminiscent of the balsam of the tree. Copaiba is considered to be one of the most anti-inflammatory substances on earth, and yet much of the world only uses copaiba as a lacquer or varnish! However, in traditional medicine, this essential oil has been used extensively by indigenous people and is now spreading around the world.

The active components in copaiba essential oil are quite powerful,consisting mainly of terpenes, which are hydrocarbons that can have significant effects on the functioning of our body. Fortunately for us, most of the side effects of the terpenes found in copaiba essential oil are very beneficial for our health. That being said, if you consume too much of this potent oil, it can cause stomach issues on par with foodpoisoning. Fortunately, allergies to this essential oil are rare, and it can be used both in topical applications and in a diffused state in aromatherapy. Let’s take a closer look at some of these valuable health benefits below.

Health Benefits of Copaiba Essential Oil

Skin Health: One of the most notable and popular health benefits of copaiba essential oil is derived from its astringent property. Copaiba’s active components literally tighten the skin, which can help skin look younger, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and even strengthen the skin to prevent lesions or wounds as the body ages.

Skin Appearance: Not only does it protect the skin and physically change it, copaiba essential oil also heals the skin and infuses the body with powerful nutrients and organic compounds that can eliminate the appearance of blisters, marks, and pimples. In fact, copaiba essential oil is often topically applied to scars in order to speed their healing and reduce their visibility.

Respiratory Health: In an aromatherapy context, copaiba essential oil is often turned to by people suffering from some sort of congestive problem or respiratory issue. When inhaled, the soothing nature of the copaiba essential oil, which is famed as an anti-inflammatory substance, can ease any discomfort and loosen the tensed muscles and glands that might be causing the irritation.

Pain Relief: This seems to be something that everyone looks for, but few people find. Copaiba essential oil is a wonderful analgesic and has been used in this capacity for generations. Whether in an aromatherapeutic context or when topically applied, the oil can help to reduce pain and loosen muscles, eliminating pain in joints, and even easing the discomfort of headaches and migraines.

Eliminate Infection: The strong antibacterial nature of copaiba essential oil can act as a major booster for your immune system. It can act as a shield for your skin, protecting any wounds from developing an infection, and also protects you internally, eliminating harmful bacteria and microorganisms that may be negatively affecting you from inside!

Anxiety and Mood: As an element of aromatherapy, copaiba essential oil has often been used to lighten the spirits and improve mood. There aren’t many essential oils that have such a sweet, pleasant smell of richhoney, but the combination of the scent and its gentle effects on your hormonal balance can significantly improve your day.

Diuretic in Nature: Copaiba essential oil can help to cleanse the body and detoxify the system by stimulating urination. As a diuretic substance, copaiba essential oil can help everything from incontinence to bedwettingwhen applied properly.

Antifungal: When it comes to fungal infections, there aren’t too many essential oils that can do the trick, but the unique terpene structures found in copaiba essential oil are very effective as antifungal agents. If you suffer from athlete’s foot or any sort of nail fungus, applying some copaiba essential oil should significantly speed up the healing process and protect you from future infections.

Lower Blood Pressure: If you are interested in boostingheart health and reducing your chances of experiencing a heart attack or a stroke, then adding some copaiba to your aromatherapy ritual or essential oil regimen might be a very wise choice. The anti-inflammatory, soothing nature of copaiba essential oil can help to relieve the tension and strain in your blood vessels, allowing blood pressure to drop and the strain to disappear from your cardiovascular system. This helps to prevent atherosclerosis, which is one of the leading causes of strokes and coronary heart disease.

A Final Word of Warning: As mentioned earlier, excessive use can lead to stomach problems, but generally, this essential oil is very safe. It may be rare, but if you’re willing to put in the effort to acquire it, copaiba essential oil can be a very powerful weapon in your ongoing journey towards great health.

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Lemon to Flavor Rice

Add four drops of essential oil, like Lemon, to add  flavor to your rice.

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Helichrysum Essential Oil

How Do You Know Your Helichrysum Is Good?

One of Young Living Essential Oil’s most scarce and sought after products, helichrysum essential oil, is known for its restorative properties and provides excellent support to the skin, liver, and nervous systems.*

The following paragraphs are excerpts from a letter Dr. David Stewart recently sent to the Young Living Product Marketing Team regarding helichrysum in the marketplace. Thank you to Dr. Stewart for this expert explanation.

How Do You Know Your Helichrysum is Good?

by David Stewart, PhD

Helichrysum is a universal oil with numerous applications. It is also expensive to produce. Useful oils that are expensive to produce create a temptation on the part of oil suppliers to cheat in various ways. They can take a real oil and dilute it with a colorless, odorless substance. They can extract the oil from a similar plant species that is inexpensive to grow and distill, and then manipulate it into what may appear as a more exotic oil by deleting certain compounds or adding synthetic compounds to imitate the fragrance or taste of the expensive oil they wish to imitate. They may also cut costs in the distillation by doing so at high temperatures and high pressures that significantly reduces the distillation time and, thus, saves labor and fuel. They may also extract some oils by petrochemical solvents which leave toxic traces in the finished oil. All of these shortcuts and deceptions result in oils that may fulfill flavor or fragrance standards, even the AFNOR standard, but that lack the full suite of compounds necessary for the oil to have healing properties.

One could synthesize a pretty good imitation of helichrysum in a laboratory that would closely mimic its fragrance, but contain none of its therapeutic qualities. Just combine the right proportions of synthetic [ingredients] and you would have an oil that, to most people, would smell exactly like helichrysum, but at a fraction of the cost of natural helichrysum. However, a person with a trained nose would not be fooled and would know the difference right away.

Some time ago, Young Living received what was to have been a year’s supply of helichrysum. As soon as Gary Young smelled it, he knew that neryl acetate, the main ingredient, was missing. He reported his analysis to Dr. Sue Chow, the head chemist in the Young Living Testing Laboratory, who did an analysis. Sure enough, Gary was right. There was no neryl acetate.

Gary rejected the shipment and returned it to the supplier. He refused to market a false oil to Young Living distributors, even though no one would have known unless they had an expert nose like Gary’s or a gas chromatograph to analyze it. That shipment was refused even though this meant that Young Living would have to do without helichrysum for an extended period of time. Such is the integrity of Young Living and its founder.

However, that batch of false helichrysum was not wasted. When it went back to its supplier, it was sold to another company who markets it as therapeutic-grade helichrysum. Either that company lacks the technical expertise to recognize a manipulated, non-therapeutic grade oil and has been duped by its wholesaler, or that company knows better but lacks sufficient integrity to refuse to [sell such an oil].

So how do you know your helichrysum is good? Unless you have the nose for it or the advanced laboratory equipment to analyze it, you can’t know. In the end, you can only know the quality of your oil by knowing a supplier who can identify the purity of a therapeutic-grade oil and whom you can trust.

In Young Living we have both the know-how and the integrity. When you buy Young Living Therapeutic Grade helichrysum, you know it is good. Any other brand is anyone’s guess.

* This statement has 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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Orange & Peppermint Blend

Sweet & Lovely Blend

5 Drops of Orange essential oil and 3 drops of peppermint essential oil.
These two oils are a match made in heaven! The combination creates a lively, sweet, and uplifting aromatic environment when diffused. Comment below with your favorite diffuser combo 


This is what I am diffusing this morning at my home.

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Spa Getaway with Homemade Shower Bombs

Create Your Own Spa Getaway with Homemade Shower Bombs

Create your own spa getaway with these easy-to-make DIY shower bombs! The next time you need a bit of rejuvenation, toss a shower bomb in the bottom of your shower and enjoy the wonderful scent or create a collection of these homemade shower bombs as a gift for someone you love.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid (available at health food stores or online)
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 30+ drops of your favorite aromatic essential oil (see our suggestions below)

Directions:

Mix together the baking soda and citric acid in a medium-size bowl. In a separate small bowl or bottle, mix together water and essential oil. Slowly add the oil-water mixture a few drops at a time into your dry ingredients, stirring well after each addition (a stand mixer works well for this). When ingredients are thoroughly mixed, tightly pack into 2-inch balls using your hands, a stainless steel cake pop mold, or a cookie scoop. Set on a plate to dry. If necessary, pack the balls again more tightly. Allow to dry for 12+ hours before using.

To use, simply place a bomb near your feet under warm running water and enjoy the aromatic experience!

Suggested essential oil additions:

• Morning Fresh Shower Bombs: Add 30 drops of Eucalyptus Radiatato a batch for an invigorating and fresh aromatic experience.
• Orchard Stroll Shower Bombs: For a sweet, refreshing aromatic journey, add 30 drops of Citrus Fresh to a batch.
• Day’s End Shower Bombs: Add 30 drops of Lavender to a batch to enjoy a relaxing aromatic addition to your shower time.

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3 Recipes with Greek Yogurt

Greeking Out! 3 Tasty Recipes with Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is as versatile as it is delicious! Check out these three new recipes to add a little Greek to your diet.

Dill Veggie Dip

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 6 drops Dill Vitality™ essential oil or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
• 2 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil or ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, bowl, or zip-top bag.
2. Mix thoroughly.
3. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

Try dipping your favorite veggies—including carrots, celery sticks, bell peppers, and snap peas—in this dip for a delicious snack or side dish.

Yogurt-Filled Einkorn Crepes

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 5 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil or to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon honey

Preparation

1. Mix thoroughly in a blender or bowl to combine all ingredients.
2. Add yogurt filling to fresh or thoroughly thawed crepes.
3. Add fresh sliced strawberries and drizzle with Ningxia Berry Syrup.

Check out the full Einkorn Crepe recipe here. Pro tip: Make Einkorn Crepes ahead of time and freeze them between layers of wax paper for a quick and delicious breakfast

Greek Yogurt Coleslaw

Ingredients

• ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 3½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
• 3 drops Black Pepper Vitality essential oil (or to taste)
• 16 ounces (about 6¼ cups) premade coleslaw blend or shredded cabbage

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, vinegar, sugar, salt, and Black Pepper Vitality and blend until combined.
2. Place coleslaw blend or cabbage in a large bowl and pour the Greek yogurt dressing mixture over top.
3. Stir to coat cabbage thoroughly.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Top with grilled chicken and enjoy this coleslaw as a salad, load onto a BBQ sandwich for a southern twist, or enjoy as a side dish with any of your mealtime favorites!

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3 Innovative Ways to Use Thieves Household Cleaner

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Powered by our popular Thieves essential oil blend, Thieves Household Cleaner is perfect for having on hand to keep your house clean and free from harsh chemicals. This jack-of-all-trades comes in handy no matter the task, and we’ve got three new recipes to prove it!

Glass and Mirror Cleaner

• 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
• 5 drops Citrus Fresh™ essential oil
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 3 cups water

Add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake well to combine. To use, spray windows and glass surfaces liberally and wipe clean with a lint-free cloth.

Deep Cleaning Scrub

• 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
• 2–3 tablespoons baking soda

Combine Thieves Household Cleaner and enough baking soda to form a thick paste. Apply mixture with a clean cloth, sponge, or scrubbing brush and scour the surface thoroughly. Let sit for 15 minutes, and rinse everything clean.

Carpet Spot Cleaner

•  1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
• 6 cups water

Mix water and Thieves Household Cleaner in a spray bottle, shaking to combine. To use, lightly spray the spot and blot with a clean white cloth. Repeat as needed.

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Wellness in Your Life

Wellness: A Practical Approach

Here are a few tips to help in your quest for wellness:

1. Improve Your Intake

• H2Whoa!: Simply increasing your water intake will help detoxify your body and motivate you to be more conscientious of what else you’re ingesting. Try adding tasty essential oils to your water make it more interesting. Lemon, Lime, and Tangerine are all favorites, but don’t forget Grapefruit, Lavender, and Peppermint! In fact, try making your own Grapefruit-Mint Spritzer to enjoy a great blend of flavors that may make sweets and sugary drinks a little less appealing.

• Super snacks: Replace your favorite unhealthy treats with wholesome alternatives to help you stay on track. These Nuts About Wolfberries Energy Bars and Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars can be made ahead of time for a delicious and satisfying snack anytime you’re tempted.

• Supplements: If NingXia Red^® and Core Supplements^™ aren’t already part of your daily regimen, try adding them in the coming year to add an infusion of nutrients and essential oils to your day.

2. Sneak In Some Exercise

• Take the long way: We keep hearing it because it keeps working! Walk the long way to the bathroom, park farther out in the lot, or take the “bumblebee” approach to your grocery list. A few more steps each day go a long way in the end.
• Flex: In line at the store, on the couch watching TV, during your shower, or any other time you’re otherwise sedentary, flex your abs for 10 seconds at a time and repeat at least 10 times to tone and strengthen your core.
• Ditch your desk: Forget the phone or email and walk to your coworkers’ desks to talk, have walking meetings, pace while you’re on the phone, stretch regularly at your desk, and take a short walk for your breaks. It’s easy to get your 30 minutes of exercise each day when you break it into 10-minute increments.

3. Review and Revise

• Meditate: Take time each day for quiet reflection and meditation on your goals. Just a few minutes to nurture your soul each day will help give you a greater sense of purpose and well-being.
• Track it: The simple act of observing something creates observable changes. So keep track of your food and water intake, your exercise, your meditation, and any other goals you have—you’re bound to improve on them!
• ALL results motivate change: Even if the scale goes up or you miss your workout, recognizing mistakes and their consequences will help keep you motivated to improve. Likewise, your positive results will help you keep up the great work.

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7 Tips for a Better Nights Sleep

Beat The Bedtime Blahs

How you end the day makes all the difference.

Your evening routine can either set you up for a cheerful and fulfilling day or one full of frustration and exhaustion. Here are seven steps you can take to create a successful bedtime routine that will give you more restful nights and more productive days.

1. Set an alarm for bedtime.

   Try setting an alarm for one hour before you’d like to be settled in bed to remind you that it’s time to step out of your day and start winding down.

2. Drink up!

   Since you end up going 6–8 hours without any liquid at all, drinking water throughout the day and before you hit the sack is essential to keeping yourself hydrated. Try addingLavender Vitality™ essential oil to your water or herbal tea for a calming influence. Aim for an hour before bed, so you aren’t waking up in the middle of the night for a bathroom trip.

3. Give yourself a little face time.

   Make sure to give your skin and teeth the TLC they need. Refresh and renew your face with a mild wash such as our ART® Gentle Cleanser. You should also use gentle products on your teeth that are free of synthetic dyes and fluoride such as our Thieves® AromaBright™ Toothpaste and Thieves Fresh Essence Mouthwash. Taking time to establish and follow this important hygiene ritual will help you feel fresh and relaxed before bed and can signal to your brain that it’s time to calm down.

4. Take notes for tomorrow.

   Write down a brief game plan for a productive tomorrow. While creating your list, remember to envision the kind of day you’d like to have, how you’d like to feel, and the top priorities you’ve got in your sights. Get it down on paper and you won’t spend hours trying to fall asleep thinking about what your day might look like.

5. Set yourself up for success.
   

   The night before, prepare your outfit, your breakfast and lunch, or complete other tasks you’d usually take care of in the morning. The fewer tasks looming over you, the quicker and happier you will be getting out of bed in the morning.

6. Ditch the tech and read a book.

   The light from electronic screens can trick your mind and body into thinking it’s still light out. Try leaving technology out of your bedroom to help you shift into to a calm, relaxed, and clear state.

7. Add essential oils to your routine.

   Try diffusing Lavender, Stress Away™, or your favorite blend of essential oils with comforting aromas as you prepare for bed. Rubbing a couple drops between your palms and brushing them over your pillow can also boost the relaxing aromas and can make jumping into a cloud of pillows and blankets feel extra luxurious.

Once you’ve worked out a routine that helps you sleep well on a regular basis, create a ritual of those steps so your body and mind is prepared for a good sleep and a successful day ahead.

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