Welcome to Young Living! We are so excited to be on this essential oil journey with you. This class will give you a quick introduction to Young Living and what it has to offer and will cover all of the essential oils that come in your Premium Starter Kit so you can put them to use right away. It also includes a body systems assessment to guide you in figuring out where to begin. Be sure to go over safety tips covered in the linked post at the end of class. Happy oiling!!

what is an essential oil?

This could be an entire class in itself! The chemistry of essential oils is absolutely fascinating. Essential oils are the life force of the plant they are derived from! When they are distilled properly, essential oils have the ability to do for US what they do for the plants.

Essential oils can help support our physical, mental and emotional well-being by triggering and strengthening our bodies’ own natural processes. They are made up of tiny molecules that can deliver restorative properties to the systems that control our physiological state. The molecules of essential oils are so small, so efficient, they have the ability to affect every cell in your body in 20 minutes, and then be metabolized like other nutrients.

Like I said, the chemistry of essential oils is fascinating and is a class all of its own, but for the science enthusiasts out there, here are some fun facts just to make your brain happy!

💦Essential oils contain oxygen molecules that help transport nutrients to the human cells that have been damaged, compromised, and drained of nutrients. Because a nutritional deficiency is essentially an oxygen deficiency, disease begins when the cells lack oxygen for proper nutrient assimilation. By providing the needed oxygen, essential oils also work to stimulate the immune system.

💦Essential oils are very powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent mutations, work to protect against free radicals, prevent fungus, and prevent oxidation in the cells. Our body does create antioxidants on its own, but not enough to keep up with the damage we do to our cells via toxins and disease, much less the natural aging process. Supplementing with nutritionals high in antioxidants is a very wise health choice, and essential oils are extremely antioxidant!

💦There are two main groups of constituents that make up the chemistry of an essential oil. They are hydrocarbons and oxygenated compounds. These are further subdivided into sub-groups: Monoterpenes, Sesqueterpenes, Phenolics, Alcohols, Esters, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Oxides. The unique chemical makeup of each essential oil gives it the ability to work on a cellular level, support our body systems, and encourage healthy function the way that God intended.

Check out this Facebook video of Nicole explaining Essential Oils.

ways to use essential oils

I know what you're probably thinking... "That’s all good and fine, but when I get my Young Living oils, what do I DO with them!?"

The GREAT thing about our oils is that there really isn't a WRONG way to use them. Might there be a better way to use them? Sure. But you will pick up on those things as you learn more. The important thing right now is just to USE them!! There are many ways for the body to absorb the therapeutic components of Young Living essential oils - inhalation through the olfactory system of the nose, absorption through the topical layers of our skin, and with the Young Living Vitality line of oils, you can even ingest internally. Use common sense and go with what your gut tells you - it's usually pretty spot on! We will always be here to offer our guidance and there are many amazing resources available, such as the Essential Oils Desk Reference - a must have for an oiler!

The main thing is just to use them. They'll do you zero good sitting on your bathroom shelf!

internal

Yes, Young Living EO's are safe to take internally! Swallow them, drink them, cook with them. Young Living has an entire line of essential oils that are labeled for internal use - the Vitality line! Still a pure, Therapeutic Grade essential oil that we know and love from Young Living, simply labeled as a supplement to keep everything straight with the FDA.

💦Encapsulate - you can purchase veggie caps from Young Living (or at a local health food store) for the times that you could benefit from taking an oil internally.

💦Add to food or drink - just make sure you are using either a glass or stainless-steel container. Essentials oils know the difference between natural and synthetic and can eat through plastics or styrofoam. Even if it's not apparent, it could be leaching toxins from the plastics…and then you would be ingesting them - yikes! Kind of defeats the purpose.

💦Drop under tongue - sublingually is one of the fastest methods to get all the EO goodness into your body.

topical

💦Essential oils can be applied either neat (undiluted) or diluted with what is called a carrier oil. A carrier oil is a fatty oil such as organic olive, coconut, grapeseed etc. that is used to 'carry' your essential oils. The larger molecules of a carrier oil will slow the absorption rate down, allow the essential oil to cover a greater surface area and also create a somewhat “slow release” effect.

💦Not only can you apply essential oils directly to the site of concern, you can also use VitaFlex points of the feet, hands and ears to access specific areas of your body. VitaFlex is an ancient healing methodology brought to the U.S. by Stanley Burrows. It means 'vitality through the reflexes'. It is similar to reflexology. Your skin has a piezoelectric property, meaning pressure induced electricity. The pressure comes from the fingers. A rolling motion of the finger pads, tips and nails, creates the stimulation similar to how an electric switch or circuit works. The technique is applied to the various reflex points of the body.

💦When it comes to applying essential oils topically, we love the bottoms of our feet! The bottoms of your feet have large pores so the oils absorb rapidly, are typically not sensitive, and are where many of those VitaFlex points mentioned above are located. When in doubt, apply to the bottoms of your feet!

aromatic

💦Place a couple of drops in an ultrasonic essential oil diffuser which disperses tiny particles into the air via a fine mist. Not only does the use of a diffuser make your home smell lovely, but unlike synthetic fragrances and scented candles - you and your loved ones will experience therapeutic benefits.

💦Place a drop into your hand, rub them together and cup your hands over your nose and mouth and breathe in the aromatic vapors for 3-5 minutes.

💦Breathe straight from your bottles...even if they are empty! This is a very cost effective way of utilizing every last bit of your precious oil. A bottle could last nearly forever!

💦When inhaled, molecules of essential oils immediately go to the olfactory (smell) part of the brain, and then to the limbic (emotional part of the brain) system to work in the emotional area of our bodies. It has been scientifically proven that emotions and illness are closely linked. Our eyes, ears, tongue and sense of touch are all wired so that their messages pass to the brain via the reasoning cortex first. The nose, however, is wired differently. It connects directly with the limbic brain such that one’s response to an aroma is going to be emotional before it can be rational. Therefore, because inhaled oils directly affect the emotional seat in our brains where traumatic memories are often stored and because oils can release cellular memories stored anywhere in the body, they can be of great value in helping us clear ourselves from the unconscious, hidden emotional patterns that control our lives! Again though… another class for another day!

Check out this Facebook video of Vanessa Explaining Essential Oil Applications.

scientific frequency

One of the most amazing reasons that essential oils work has to do with their frequencies! Now stay with me, this is not some weird ‘woo-woo’ frequency vibe thing. I am talking about actual measurable scientific frequency that every living thing has. Every organ in our body has a specific frequency - a healthy state frequency - and these frequencies are lower when we are experiencing disease, fatigue, and illness. It is known that by keeping our body's frequencies at the correct levels, our organ systems and immune system work at a more optimal level. When two frequencies that are the same come together, it harmonizes or ‘evens out’ the frequency wave and improves that living thing’s function. Just smelling a high frequency oil can raise our frequency up after we have lowered it by consuming dead or acidic food! We now know that the frequencies of certain oils are the same as certain organs, which explains why they have been used for centuries to support that organ’s system! Pretty cool, right?

Frequency is a measurable rate of electrical energy that is constant between any 2 points. The difference between EO frequency and the frequency of light (or television, telephone, microwave) is these electrical AC frequencies are incoherent, chaotic frequencies. They fracture the human electrical field. Essential oils, on the other hand, have a coherent, harmonic DC frequency, and so they are harmonious with the electrical field of the human body. Studies show that negative thoughts lower our frequency 12 MHz. Positive thoughts raise our frequency 10 MHz. Prayer and meditation raise our frequency on average 15 MHz.

Essential oils start at approx. 48 MHz (Melrose) and range as high as 500+ MHz (Idaho Blue Spruce).

Processed food has a frequency of 0 MHz

Fresh produce: 15 MHz

Dried herbs: 12-22 MHz

Fresh herbs: 20-27 MHz

Healthy human body: 62-78 MHz

Unhealthy human body: <59 MHz

Dying human body: 20-25 MHz

essential oils & pets

I know there are some pet lovers in here, so I had to include this too! Essential oils are amazing for keeping your family healthy, but that doesn't just mean your kids, babies, and yourself. Fur babies are family too! Only the best for our pets! Essential oils are an excellent choice for your pets because they are non-toxic, easy to use, and so effective. Young Living has an entire line of products specifically designed to meet the needs of our pets: Animal Scents!! This line is safe for both pets and humans. Many of the oils in our full line can be used on our pets, and we are fortunate that there is an Animal Desk Reference available to help us meet our pets’ needs.

body systems

We all have the end goal of living a healthy and happy life above the wellness line! Unfortunately for many of us, that means a starting point of below that line. Below the wellness line with things like illness, pain, medicine, and stress. The GOOD news here is that your body was designed to be healthy, and essential oils support body systems! I would love for you to take a few minutes to complete this Body Systems Quiz. With this tool, you can analyze your areas of concern, zero in on the root of the issue, and get guidance on choosing Young Living essential oils, supplements, nutrition, and other components of a healthy lifestyle to support those body systems and rise above the wellness line!

seed to seal

Purity, quality, and integrity.

There seem to be so many essential oil companies these days, but what sets Young Living apart is the purity and commitment to quality. What makes Young Living the world leader? We are the oldest and most trusted company in the world. We have 25 years of research and experience. Young Living produces and guarantees 100% pure therapeutic grade oils, which is vastly different from the perfume grade oils that you can buy at the local health food store.

Young Living is the only company that owns its own farms. Because of this they have the Seed to Seal guarantee. Other companies claim they offer a quality product, but really they are just 3rd party bottlers of oil. The Young Living process is called Seed to Seal, which means they have control of the product from the soil and seed to the time it is bottled and sealed. These steps are taken in order to promise 100% pure oils without additives, fillers, synthetics, or oil that is just void of the constituents that benefit our bodies due to overcooking oils in the distillation process. Cheap perfume grade oils (100% synthetic), or even just diluted oils with less therapeutic constituents can all legally be labeled 100% pure and organic because there is basically no regulation in this industry. You truly must know and trust your company.

Quick overview of the Young Living Seed-to-Seal process:

Uses non-GMO seeds
Virgin soil never touched by pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers
Distills at low temperatures and low pressure ensuring the oil isn’t compromised
Tests every single batch of oils multiple times with a variety of tests. Tests are performed internally and sent out for third party testing for verification.
Seals the bottle with state-of-the-art equipment

Check out this Facebook video of Tatum talking about Seed to Seal.

peppermint

Peppermint essential oil is one of the gold standards! Its sharp and herby aroma is so distinct and refreshing. Peppermint Vitality is very supportive of the digestive system and tastes delicious when used in chocolate treats. Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for supporting digestion. However, it’s also amazing for the respiratory system! As soon as you smell a drop, you’ll notice a huge difference with how clear your sinuses are. Peppermint essential oil is also very soothing and cooling when applied topically to your skin!

Some common ways to use this one:

Put on your belly or in an empty veggie capsule for digestion
Apply a drop to your chest or diffuse to support your respiratory system.
Add 3 drops to a box of brownie batter to make some BOMB Peppermint Brownies! Yes, you can cook with this one!
Place a drop on the back of your neck to cool off — yes yes yes!
Add 1 drop to a glass of water to help keep you from overeating
Place 1 drop under your tongue to increase alertness
Place 1 drop in your mouth to freshen breath
Place 1 drop in the toilet if you need a little help going
Place 1 drop on your thumb and press it to the roof of your mouth for stuffy sinus relief
Deeply inhale from the bottle when neck and head tension are present (you can also apply topically to your neck and temples, but avoid eyes and you may want to use a carrier oil)
Add 1-2 drops to water and drink 30 minutes before yard work or exercise to support stamina
Add 50 drops to distilled water in a 16oz spray bottle and use for a mouse/ant repellent
Add 1 drop to coffee with creamer (search creamer recipes in this group)
Put a few drops and some water in a spray bottle and spritz on in hot weather to help keep cool
Put a drop on a cotton ball in your linen closet to keep it smelling fresh

Check out this Facebook video of Samantha talking about Peppermint.

lavender

Lavender is one of Young Living users' absolute favorite oils! Its versatility has earned it the nickname "the Swiss Army Knife" of essential oils. and for that very reason, it’s something we are never without! It’s great for skin, sleep, seasonal discomfort, and so much more! The lavender you are used to smelling in many beauty products, candles, or scented plug-ins is very different than real lavender, which has a beautiful earthy aroma.

Here are a few favorite ways to use Lavender:

Diffuse for a comforting and calming scent.
Apply directly to bug bites.
Add to your favorite lotion.
Use in Epsom salts for a relaxing bath.
Add to wool dryer balls to make your laundry smell AMAZING!!!
Rub into your scalp to promote hair health.
Add one drop to a new tube of mascara to help grow lush lashes. Also stretches the life of the mascara!
Rub onto sunburned skin to help soothe.
Apply to big toes nightly to help assist with sleep.
Add to some coconut oil for a boo-boo cream ready to go.
Keep a bottle in the kitchen near the stove to soothe occasional burns.
Add a drop to a lemonade pitcher, a cup of Earl Grey tea, or to a latte.
Diffuse for a great night's sleep.
Rub onto kids’ feet with a drop of carrier oil to help promote deep sleep.
Apply to sooth minor scrapes, bumps and cuts.
Add to warm Almond Milk with Cinnamon and a little honey to promote Sleep.

Check out this Facebook video of Mahira talking about Lavender.

lemon

Lemon Vitality essential oil enhances the flavor of your favorite drinks and many foods! Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons and very rich in d-limonene! It takes 75 lemons to make one 15-ml bottle of lemon essential oil! Cheerful and sweet, Lemon oil can eliminate odors and infuse your whole home with it’s clean, lemon-drop scent when diffused.

Here are a few favorite ways to use Lemon:

Add a drop of Lemon Vitality to your water — it helps detox the liver and helps with water intake daily.
A must have in the kitchen—it packs a powerful punch of flavor for any recipe that calls for lemon juice or lemon zest.
Diffuse Lemon early in the morning to energize and start the day (smells great with Peppermint!)
Use it as a stain remover with thieves household cleaner in the laundry! One drop and bye-bye.
Adhesive remover. Remove sticky labels from a jar, mirror, bottle, etc.
Remove ink from fabric by applying oil and immediately running the item through the washer.
Diffuse with Lavender & Peppermint for seasonal relief.
Add drops to butter and drizzle for an amazing fish dish!
Use a few drops on a cloth to get child graffiti off of the walls.
Use to remove sticky gunk from items in place of Goo Gone
Dilute and rub down spine with Peppermint when fever is present.
Inhale from the bottle to help calm your tummy when on a boat.
Dilute and rub behind the ears to help with cabin pressure relief when landing after a flight.
Lemon for removing gum in kiddos hair!
Mix a couple drops in your olive oil for an infused flavor
Use in chicken dishes for a refreshing flavor
Add a few drops to baking soda for a homemade soft scrub to use on sinks and tubs
Add a drop or two to your laundry soap to make your laundry come out smelling fresher
Add a drop or two to your wool dryer balls for fresher smelling clothes!

Check out this Facebook video of Mahira talking about Lemon.

digize

DiGize essential oil has a very spicy and rich aroma. When you first open your DiGize vitality, you may be surprised by the smell. Personally, it’s not one I would diffuse, but I always keep it in my purse because it’s that powerful and works fast! When you hear DiGize, think all things digestive system. It’s very soothing when rubbed topically over your belly! DiGize Vitality is ideal for supporting the digestive system when taken internally. Keep a bottle of it with you at all times, so you’ll have it on hand when you indulge in rich or heavy foods!

Some common uses for DiGize:

Add a drop to your abdomen to soothe your stomach.
Add 3 drops of DiGize Vitality with 3 drops of Peppermint Vitality for digestive support.
Inhale from the bottle if you’re feeling unsettled or queasy.
If you really don’t like the smell, add 8-10 drops of DiGize and 8-10 drops of peppermint to a roller, fill with carrier oil, and it’ll mask the smell! But trust me, when you need this one, you’ll love it!
Rub in a circle around belly button to either get poop moving (clockwise) -or- stop the movements (counter-clockwise).
Rub on tummy or on jawline to relieve car sickness.
Dilute and massage on feet of a colicky baby.

Check out this Facebook video of Chris talking about Lemon.

citrus fresh

Citrus Fresh is a zesty blend of Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Mandarin oils with a hint of Spearmint. It is a perfect replacement for chemical-based home fragrances! Say bye-bye to toxic room sprays, wax warmers, and candles. Just combine a few drops with distilled water in a spray bottle and spritz throughout rooms and closets and over linens. You’ll enjoy the uplifting citrus scent every time you make the bed or open a closet door. Another fun tip is to douse a few cotton balls with Citrus Fresh and hide them under the seats of your car – ahhhh! It's so nice to have a fresh smelling vehicle! Diffusing this blend invites a positive energy to any room and it can also be incorporated into your beauty routine for smoother and more radiant looking skin.

Uses for Citrus Fresh Essential Oil:

Apply topically to tone and smooth the appearance of skin.
Because citrus oils can be photosensitive, add to your nighttime skin care routine (direct exposure to sunlight within 12 hours after use could cause some redness).
Diffuse when you are trying to concentrate or working on something that requires creativity.
Diffuse where you want to lift everyone’s spirits.
Diffuse or apply topically on your kiddos for a happy, peaceful environment.
Add a few drops to a paper towel and use that to scrub and dissolve stickers off of windows or labels off of jars. It’s that easy!
Add 1-2 drops of Citrus Vitality to a glass of water (remember glass or stainless-steel containers, only...no plastic).
Put a few drops on cotton balls and leave overnight in stinky shoes and in the bottoms of trash cans.
Put a drop on the inside of toilet paper roll in your bathroom for a fresh scent every time the roll spins!!
Add a drop or two to water and drink up for antioxidant support, great taste, and a gentle detox.
Add to your diffuser along with Peppermint to uplift you when you’re feeling tired.
Diffuse to knock down cooking odors after dinner.
Add a couple of drops to wool dryer balls for fresh laundry.
Mix with baking soda and water to make a killer tub scrub.
Mix with raw sugar and cold pressed coconut oil for a fast, amazing sugar scrub to use in your nightly bathing routine. Makes an awesome gift too, and leaves skin so soft and smooth.
Make a DIY room freshener spray
Mix 8 drops in ½-1 cup of baking soda, sprinkle on carpets. Let sit 10 mins and vacuum for refreshed carpet.

Check out this Facebook video of Nadine talking about Citrus Fresh.

panaway

Pan - Away..... the name speaks for itself! Think about it - just insert an extra vowel in the first part of the name. PanAway is cooling, invigorating, and SO soothing to your musculoskeletal system! PanAway is the go-to oil for muscles and bones. This is an oil that you would want to use topically on your skin. It is a cooling blend made up of Helichrysum, Wintergreen, Clove, and Peppermint.

Some favorite and popular uses for PanAway:

Apply to temples and forehead during times of stress, tension, or frustration.
Combine with V-6 vegetable oil and massage on after physical activity for a cool, stimulating sensation.
Apply with a carrier oil onto legs for growing pains.
Apply to neck or shoulder muscles.
Add 10 drops of PanAway to 1 cup Epsom salt in your bath water and enjoy a spa-like experience.
Add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment and use it on the go at the gym or during sports activity.
Use on fatigued muscles (combines well with copaiba and peppermint).
Use on joints to relieve pain.
Rub over lower abdomen to relieve cramps & top with Copaiba.
Rub on back of neck for nursing neck.
Mix with Copaiba, Frankincense, Peppermint and coconut oil to make a muscle rub.
Have your massage therapist to rub it into your muscles to reduce pain afterwards.

This is a hotter oil, which means that it can absorb very quickly into your cells and leave a warm/hot sensation for some like we talked about earlier. Just dilute with a carrier oil like coconut oil, and you’ll be good to go! This will slow the rate of absorption. Diluting in a carrier oil is also a great way to use PanAway on a larger area of your body, like your back. Fun Fact: Pain creams typically use the synthetic forms of the constituents that are NATURALLY found in essential oils. No synthetics in this beautiful bottle!

Check out this Facebook video of Mahira talking about PanAway.

frankincense

Frankincense is an amazing essential oil with many historical and Biblical ties! Frankincense essential oil has a very grounding and earthy aroma, and it’s one of the best oils for healthy skin support. Frankincense Vitality is very supportive of multiple body systems such as the immune and respiratory systems!

There are several ways to use Frankincense:

Apply to skin—scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, breakouts. Put in your facial lotion and prepare to look like an angel!
Take a few drops of Frankincense Vitality to feet and spine to support a healthy immune system.
Apply to wrists and back of neck to relieve stress and lift mood.
Diffuse during prayer to increase spiritual awareness.
Sniff from the bottle to ground yourself when feeling overwhelmed or unsure.
Diffuse during Bible study, prayer, or just alone time to think.
Apply over aching joints.
Apply neat to scars daily and watch them fade.
Apply neat consistently to the underside of your jaw and neck to reduce sagging skin.
Apply 1 drop to the crown of your head before meditation.
Apply over chest and/or diffuse before bedtime when you’re feeling under the weather or need a little help in the respiratory department.
Diluted frankincense dabbed under the eyes to depuff and look awake and rested
Mix with Stress Away and Lavender in a 10 ml roller top with carrier oil for a “calm mom” blend.
Mix with lemon (photosensitive) and lavender (1:1:1) for a magic line & dark circle eraser.

Interesting fact: Frankincense has one of the highest concentrations of monoterpenes. Look up what that means – it’ll blow your mind!

Check out this Facebook video of Tatum talking about Frankincense.

raven

If you need to breathe deep this season, Raven is now your new best friend! This blend is made of Ravintsara, Eucalyptus Radiata, Wintergreen, Peppermint, and Lemon. It can be beneficial when rubbed on the chest or as applied to the bottoms of the feet. When diffused, the aroma is very invigorating and creates a cooling sensation, so many people like to apply it to their chest before exercising.

Some different ways to use Raven:

Add 5-7 drops to your diffuser for open, happy airways...especially at night when dealing with stuffy sinuses
Rub a couple of drops on your chest to breathe deeply.
Add a few drops to a washcloth and place under a hot showerhead to create a spa like experience and personal steam room in your own bathroom.
Add one drop to each corner of your shower and let it combine with the steam to help open airways.
Use topically on your chest prior to exercising.
Heat some water and place in a bowl. Add a few drops to the bowl of hot water, put your face over the bowl with a towel on your head, and breathe deeply for a clearing effect.

Check out this Facebook video of Nadine talking about Raven.

stress away

Beach chair, waves crashing, the smell of salty air, iced drink in your hand. Or is it crisp mountain air, the sound of snow sloshing, and the quiet of winter? What’s your go to happy place? Now it’s anywhere with Stress Away as some call this oil “my happy place in a bottle!”

This relaxing blend is made up of Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea, Lavender, and Coconut oil. This blend contains coconut oil, which helps it stay on top of the skin (slows absorption rate), so you can smell it longer! Apply this lovely oil to your chest, wrists, or back of neck... or simply diffuse with lavender to calm everyone in the house down. You can also apply to wrists with some joy and start the day off right!

Here are some fun ways to use this one:

Diffuse for its emotionally securing and grounding effect.
Diffuse or apply topically to improve mental response.
Apply to bath salts for a relaxing stress relieving bath.
Apply daily to help sustain healthy blood pressure.
Put 1-2 drops on sore or tense muscles.
Pair with lavender in a diffuser to promote healthy sleep.
Rub a drop on each shoulder when you’ve been at the computer too long.
Pop that roller cap in it that came with your kit, and roll it on. Often. Like, keep it in your pocket, ha!
Keep in your car for those days you want to run someone off the road.
Roll this on your wrists right when you wake up-helps to keep that positive attitude up!
Combine with Lavender on your wrists to relax when the deadlines are looming.
Rub a couple drops in the palm of your hand and then pet onto your dog’s fur to relieve stress from thunder, fireworks, trip to vet, etc. (Be sure to avoid the eyes and nose.)
Rub on your wrists or behind ears and wear as a perfume.
Diffuse in the car when picking up children from school. Life Science Publishing makes a great car diffuser!
Diffuse or rub on the back of your neck at night to help with sleep.
Make a roller (or diffuse) with stress away and lavender and keep it in the car to keep you calm while driving!

Check out this Facebook video of Amanda talking about Stress Away.

thieves

Thieves is an essential oil blend, but it is also so much more! Thieves Vitality supports a healthy immune system. This is a use daily, never run out oil. For life! Whether it is daily prevention, or extra support when you’re below the wellness line, we are just in love with Thieves. Plus, it smells like Christmas! Thieves is a blend of Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lemon, and Clove. These familiar aromas give it a warm and homey smell!

This oil is a CRAZY immune booster! People LOVE to diffuse this around the house or in the car in order to clean the air while supporting their immune systems. Fun fact: Clove is super numbing, so as an ingredient in Thieves, this blend is great to numb all the things!

Common ways to use Thieves:

Take daily in a capsule to combat illnesses and support the immune system.
Apply topically to a sore throat (warning: it’s a spicy oil so please dilute!) ... or better yet add a drop of Thieves Vitality & Copaiba Vitality to a spoonful of honey and swallow.
Press one drop onto the roof of your mouth when feeling occasional head tension.
Add 1-2 drops to a tea bag to support your immune system and soothe a sore throat.
Apply to bottoms of feet nightly for immune support.
Keep a bottle or even an empty in the kitchen to sniff while cutting onions! Helps to keep you from tearing up so much!
Thieves tea: Honey with 2 drops of thieves and 2 drops of lemon, add hot water and stir.

We love sharing the story behind this oil~~

The History of Thieves essential oil blend was inspired by the legend of four - 15th century thieves who formulated a special aromatic combination composed of clove, rosemary, and other botanicals they used while robbing the dead and dying so that they would stay well!

Young Living’s one of a kind Thieves blend, crafted in the spirit of that legendary combination, can be found in all of the Thieves cleaning and household products and is a safe alternative to commercial cleaners. YES, Young Living has so, so, so much more than just oils including cleaners, personal care products, make up, baby products, supplements, and the list goes on!

Check out this Facebook video of Samantha talking about Thieves.

peace & calming

Peace & Calming does just what its name states. It calms your emotions and nerves and helps to provide you with a sense of peace and relaxation. This amazing sweet, gentle blend of Ylang Ylang, Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli, and Blue Tansy. It’s a wonderful addition to your meditation, prayer, evening routine, or playtime with your kids. This is a member favorite, especially for those with small children or very stressful careers.

Some favorite ways to use Peace & Calming include:

Combine Peace & Calming and Joy and apply to start your day off on a super happy note. Plus, you’ll get lots of compliments on your perfume!
Apply to your neck / chest / wrists or diffuse to quiet a racing mind and settle down for sleep.
Kids having an emotional day? Some homemade playdough with a few drops of Peace & Calming turns that right around!
Roll it on your kids to help calm down their abundance of activity or help calm difficult to manage children.
Settle crazy stressed or frazzled nerves with a combination of Peace & Calming and Stress Away. It’s so relaxing, like a day at the spa.
Diffuse on its own or with Lavender for a peaceful night’s rest.
Apply a couple of drops to help reduce nervousness before a performance, job interview, dentist appointment, presentation, etc.
Rub a couple drops in the palm of your hand and then pet onto your dog’s fur to relieve stress from thunder, fireworks, trip to vet, etc. (Be sure to avoid the eyes and nose.)
Add a drop of Peace & Calming to your non-toxic face lotion at night before you go to bed to give your skin care (and bedtime) routine a boost.
Apply to your jawline to calm and relax your jaw and reduce teeth grinding during sleep.

Make a skin spray with 2 ounces of water and 10 drops of Peace & Calming to use whenever you want to refresh tired skin.
Diffuse to help eliminate unpleasant odors in your home & relax everyone in it.

Check out this Facebook video of Cindy talking about Peace & Calming.

valor

Valor is our "BRAVE" oil. Put it on frequently! Inhale Valor and apply it between both wrists, holding your wrists together, until you feel the body "shift" and become more relaxed and focused. This blend of Black Spruce, Camphor, Blue Tansy, Frankincense and Geranium was formulated to instill courage, confidence, and self-esteem. Give me all the Valor, right?! Valor can be used to help release emotions like aggression, defensiveness, fear of conflict, inability to cope, losing a battle, persecution, resignation, and withdrawal. This one really is a Unicorn Oil!!!

Some favorite ways to use Valor include:

Apply Valor to your wrists or the back of your neck to help boost confidence and reduce anxiety.
Apply a drop to your big toe for a QUIET night of restful sleep for you and your spouse.
Rub on your wrists or behind ears and wear as a perfume.
Diffuse while doing school work or during a therapy session to assit with calming and focusing.
Apply to your spine to support spinal alignment.
Apply to your jawline to calm and relax your jaw and reduce teeth grinding during sleep.
Diffuse to calm and improve your mood while promoting a sense of security and grounding.
Massage into feet and calves to calm restless legs.

Check out this Facebook video of Dodie talking about Valor.

Want some in-depth information on Valor and Peace & Calming along with an explanation of how they work so well for our physical and emotional wellness? Check out this Facebook video of Jodie diving into these two powerful blends.

thieves products

Since Thieves is SO powerful and effective, Young Living has made an entire line of Thieves products! The Household Cleaner (a sample is included in your Starter Kit!!) and Cough Drops might be my favorite! It’s true, most people start their Young Living membership with an Everyday Oils Premium Starter Kit, but there is also the Thieves Premium Starter Kit, which is an awesome way to integrate effective, toxin-free products form Young Living into your everyday life.

Thieves Household Cleaner is a plant-based concentrate. For most all-purpose cleaning, dilute 30 parts of water to 1 part of Thieves Household Cleaner. That breaks down to one 64 oz bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner concentrate = about 128 all-purpose spray bottles (30 oz. each) for about 88 cents a bottle. That’s cheaper than most all-natural cleaners on the market. Not to mention, this cleaner smells AMAZING! Add your packet to an empty spray bottle to give it a go! Clean all the things!

🍋 Mix ½ packet / 1 capful with distilled water and 5 drops of lemon in 16 ounce spray bottle for an awesome general cleaner.

🍋 Mix 1 packet / 2 capfuls with distilled water and 5 drops of lemon in a 16 ounce spray bottle for an awesome degreaser.

🍋 Mix ½ packet / 1 capful with 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 5 drops Citrus Fresh in a spray bottle for a great glass cleaner.

Check out this Facebook video of Gloria talking about Thieves Household Cleaner.

ningxia red

Ningxia Red is a nutrient-packed antioxidant superfood juice!! It’s such a healthy thing to treat your body to each day. Ningxia Red supports ALL body systems, and helps our bodies perform at an optimum level. I drink at least one ounce daily, but if I ever start to feel run down (or down right bad!) I will up my Ningxia intake. Between consistent essential oil use, and drinking Ningxia Red, it’s comforting to know that I am doing a great job supporting and supplementing my body’s needs each day.

This sweet and tangy drink’s formula includes wolfberry, which is touted for its health benefits as it's the most nutrient dense food on the planet. It also includes a ton of other crazy good ingredients making it perfect for energy, a good night’s sleep, healthy eyesight, balanced blood sugar levels, and so much more! Put this packet in the fridge and drink asap! You’ll love it! Oh, and if you want to get creative, add a drop of Lemon Vitality to it!

Other fun ways to drink your Ningxia Red:

• Add to vodka for a hangover free drink lol

• Add to Zyng for a refreshing pick me up or alone for the same

• Add to water with ½ teaspoon of Sulfurzyme...tastes great.

• Add Ningxia Nitro and a LaCroix water to some Ningxia for a delicious bubbly pick me up.

• Drink with a drop of Thieves when you’re feeling a cold or flu coming on.

• Drink 1-2oz daily as an antioxidant, vitamin and mineral rich maintenance dose.

• Add to any smoothie for a nutritional boost — bonus: freeze leftovers into popsicles for your kids.

• Pop sachets in the freezer and then cut the tops off for easy popsicles

Check out this Facebook video of Tatum talking about Ningxia Red

Interested in learning more?

Check out this informative 25 minute video by Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton. It’s totally worth your time!

More details can also be found on Young Living’s Ningxia Red site.

supplements

Young Living has an amazing line of supplements! When you order Young Living products, including our nutritional supplements, you can have confidence that you are getting more than just a trend or a lucky guess. Each nutritional supplement embodies years of combining nature and science into a product that supports overall health and wellness. Many of our supplements are infused with essential oils. What makes that cool? Without oils, even the highest-grade supplements have about a 42% blood absorption rate in 24 hours. With essential oils that absorption rate is 64% in 30 minutes, and 86% in 1 hour! Amazing! See? Essential oils make everything better!

reducing toxins

One of the things I am learning more about and becoming quite passionate about is making sure that families are aware of the dangerous, toxic chemicals that are in most personal care products that we buy in stores. Unfortunately, the stuff sold to us, often times even things that are marketed as safe and “all natural”, are quite toxic and harmful to our bodies and overall health! I had no idea this was such a problem, but as I became more aware, I decided that my family deserves better.

It’s discouraging to find out that dangerous ingredients are in the things we use each day. It's not all doom and gloom though! You can trust that all of Young Living's shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, diaper wipes, makeup, well… I could go on and on! They are ALL safe and body-beneficial! My family is in the process of switching over all of our personal care products, supplements, and cleaning products. It's been an amazing transformation!

A simple first step is to download the EWG Skin Deep app on your smartphone and start scanning the things in your home to find out if they are safe or dangerous. It’s quite eye-opening! The next step is to start implementing the “ditch and switch.” Start tossing the toxic items and swapping them with safe products from Young Living.

Subscribe to Save & Loyalty rewards

Ordering on the Subscribe to Save program will help you SAVE money, get free products, and qualifies you to participate in the Loyalty Rewards Program at the same time. #WinWin

SUBSCRIBE TO SAVE

Subscribe to Save (S2S) is a subscription program with LOTS of perks. You get to choose what comes inside your box AND how often it processes! Leave it as is or change it to get something new every order... up to you!

If you have at least one item on subscription, you will receive our 24% wholesale discount on all orders (subscription and shop)
Limited to ONE Subscribe to Save order per month
You can change the items you receive in your order each month.
To participate, you must have one item on S2S that processes at least once every three months (you may choose intervals of 1, 2, or 3 months)
No monthly PV requirement. If your month’s S2S order is 50+PV, you will earn 10% back in points that you can redeem for free oils & products.
You can still order additional items through a Shop order if needed.
Free shipping starting at 100pv order totals and exclusive free gifts beginning at 190pv (new gifts announced monthly)
Access to exclusive discounted subscription bundles like the NingXia Red & the Thieves bundles

LOYALTY REWARDS

Loyalty Rewards and gifts are available for consistent, consecutive monthly S2S orders of 50+PV
Earn Loyalty Rewards points on S2S orders of 50+PV towards future orders - the % back increases with time!
- Months 1-3 ~ you earn 10% back in spendable points.
- Months 4-24 ~ you earn 20% back in spendable points.
- Months 25+ ~ you earn 25%. back in spendable points.
Earn Loyalty gifts at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months for the first year then once a year thereafter

Learn more about Subscribe to Save and Loyalty Rewards here.

abundance

You know now that Young Living will enhance your family's wellness and vitality, but did you know that there is an abundance side to Young Living? Most of our members love the products so much that they simply order every month, but for those who choose to share about Young Living with their family and friends, there is a very generous compensation plan! Young Living has some of the greatest momentum in the network marketing industry, and our success can be credited to the fact that our founder makes these products with passion, integrity, and purpose. Check out the Young Living Income Disclosure Statement and review the compensation plan to see how a Young Living business could bless your family financially! We are happy to answer any of your questions.

quick recap

We’ve covered a lot in this class. Here’s a quick overview of the oils in the 2019 Premium Starter Kit and a snippet of what they're great for...

Peace & Calming - Relaxation, Calming
Valor - Increase Confidence, Spine Support
Frankincense - Skin & Quieting the Mind
PanAway - Muscles & Injury Support
Stress Away - Stress Relief
Lavender - #SwissArmyKnife of oils + Sleep
Raven - Respiratory Support
Peppermint - Digestive & Respiratory Support, Energy, & Head Tension Relief
Citrus Fresh - Wellness, Energy Boost, Mood Boost
Thieves - Immune Support
Lemon - Cleansing, Detox, Energizing
Digize - Digestive Support

a final note

Now that you have a solid introduction to Young Living and your Premium Starter Kit, I’d like to invite you to explore some essential oils safety tips to be sure you have a foundational understanding in safely using Young Living essential oils.

Remember, we are a supportive community here to help you on your wellness journey. Please reach out to your enroller, to Jamie Moya, or connect with us in the Enlightened Oilers Facebook community anytime you need help!

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The statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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