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The Essential Oils Desk Reference Guide

A message from YL Diamond, Teri Secrest includes:
A. The Essential Oils Desk Reference Guide
B. Lavender Oil
C. Preparing for Cold and Flu Season


There are a lot of things to learn about Essential Oils. For that reason, I'd like
to suggest that you invest in the Essential Oils Desk Reference Guide (EODR).
It is published by Essential Science, and is one of the most complete reference
books available. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran with
essential oils, this book will provide hundreds of new insights and application
instructions for improving health and vitality for yourself and your family.
The book is available for purchase at www.lifesciencepublishers.com

"The Essential Oils Desk Reference is a godsend to the world and will
ultimately alleviate more pain and suffering than all of the medical
texts now in print. This book needs to be in every home and office in
the country and should be the basis for courses taught in our colleges
and public schools. After reading the comprehensive guide, users find
themselves understanding essential oils like never before."
David Stewart, Ph.D., author of Healing Oils of the Bible


LAVENDER OIL
Thought you might need this list about lavender. It includes some ways
my friends and I are using the lavender oil:

• University researchers in Japan found that diffusing certain aromas in an office environment dramatically improved mental accuracy and concentration. Diffused lavender resulted in 20 percent fewer errors (diffused lemon was 54 percent and jasmine was 33 percent fewer errors. (EODR, published January 2009)
• lavender oil is often referred to as the "universal oil" because it has so many uses.
• there are hundreds of scientific studies about lavender essential oil. Visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health online at www.pubmed.gov
• lavender essential oil has been known to possess balancing, calming, and uplifting properties.
• Rubbing Lavender oil on my feet cause a calming effect.
• Rubbing a drop of Lavender oil on my palms and smoothed on my pillow helps me sleep.
• Putting 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on minor burns – always helps!
• Dropping Lavender on a cut to soothe it.
• Rubbing Lavender oil on dry or chapped to bring relief.
• Rubbing a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips to help discomfort.
• Has helped in reducing/minimizing the appearance of scar tissue (massaging lavender oil on and around the area.)
• Rubbing 2 – 4 drops of Lavender oil over my armpit area to act as a deodorant.
• Rubbing a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhaling deeply to help in alleviating the discomfort of airborne pollen and/or dust.
• Rubbing several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp has helped with flaking.
• Placing a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and placing in my linen closet to scent the linens (love it.)
• Placing a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throwing into the dryer, to deodorize and freshen my laundry.
• Diffusing Lavender oil supports the body’s natural defenses against air borne sensitivities to the skin and immune system.
• Spritzing several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn helps soothe it.
• Dropping Lavender oil into my bath for calming, and soothing stress.

Young Living's purity allows us to be able to take it internally which is something
I would never do with other brands on the market. Here are a couple of fun recipe
for cooling down in summer's heat.

Lavender lemonade 

Ingredients:
7 lemons, juiced
2 limes, juiced
14 cups water
1 ½ cups Blue Agave
1 drop lavender essential oil

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together and chill. Add more water or Blue Agave, depending
on the size and tartness of the fruit.

Peppermint Iced Tea - Delicious and Refreshing!!

Ingredients:
4 green tea bags
3 limes
1/4 cup Blue Agave
3 drops Young Living peppermint essential oil
1 drop lavender essential oil

Instructions:
In the bottom of a 64 ounce pitcher, pour agave and oil. Fill pitcher with hot water
(nearly to the top) and stir. Add tea bags and steep until it has a dark caramel color.
Quarter limes. Fill serving glasses with ice and squeeze one lime slice in each glass.
Pour tea over ice, garnish with a sprig of mint and serve. Makes 16-4 oz servings.


PREPARING FOR SUMMER COLD AND FLU

A FEW TIPS:

According to experts, "Proper hand washing is one of the most effective methods of
preventing the spread of flu". Is it possible to "properly" wash your hands in a gas
station or restaurant rest room with cold water and yucky pink soap? Try carrying
around a little bottle of Thieves Spray and use liberally throughout the day! It works
great to nip a sore throat in the bud, too!

Spend time in a crowded office or school where you are exposed to lots of people
sneezing and coughing? For added protection, carry around the new
Thieves Hard Lozenges along with your Thieves Spray and your emergency oil arsenal.

Try alternating Thieves Oil and ImmuPower Oil on the bottom of your feet at bedtime
throughout the cold and flu season. These complementary oil blends provide a wide
range of anti-bacterial and anti-viral germ-busting action.

Drink NingXia Red daily and carry around some sample packets to super charge your
system whenever you need an extra boost.

Get that old diffuser out of the closet and start diffusing. This is no time for closet
diffusers!

Consult your Essential Oils Desk Reference.

Most important: Be prepared and stock up--you won't get the MAXIMUM benefit if you
don't have your oils and products readily available when you need them most. Carry
some oils with you at all times. Time and time again, many of us have found that when
you get the oils on you and in you when a situation first arises (whether a cold or sore
throat is coming on, or you have an accident), there is a greater chance of stopping
the progression of the situation before it picks up a full head of steam.
susan's note: As I mentioned in last week's Bits, when I felt the tell-tale sign of a sore
throat coming on, I put drops of melaleuca alternafolia and Melrose essential oils in my
mouth, swished and swallowed.  And, the cold lasted only 2 days. (My husband had it
over a week.)

This portion of this message courtesy of and compiled by Barbara Rozen.
* * *
All the best!

Teri Secrest
Prescott Arizona Mountains

Lavender Essential Oil

This month's special Oil is Lavender. Lavender Essential Oil has been used for hundred's of years for health, beauty and relaxation. Young Living is hosting Lavender Day, which honors this special herb with many fun activities. If you are able to attend I would call to make reservations. See my blog psot below that gives details.

Gary Young's blog this month also has been considering the history and the future of Lavender Oil.Go to: http://www.dgaryyoung.com/blog/2011/the-lavender-of-tomorrow-2/ for further details.

Lavender is renowned for its ability to soothe sun-stressed skin. Here are some of the many ways to use this versatile oil:

• When relaxing on a cool summer evening, diffuse lavender essential oil to help deepen relaxation of the body and mind.
• Rub a few drops of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply, which may help alleviate the discomfort of airborne pollen and/or dust.
• Rub 1–2 drops of lavender essential oil on your pillow to add a summertime aroma to your bedroom while aiding in a restful night’s sleep.
• Apply a drop of lavender essential oil topically on insect bites, bee stings, or poison ivy to soothe itching, stinging, and discomfort.
• Make an herbal iced tea—add 2 drops lavender essential oil and 1 teaspoon blue agave syrup to hot water. Stir. Cool. Enjoy!

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Find out more in the lavender essential oil product information page.

Lavender is often referred to as a “universal” oil. In other words, its properties will assist in a wide variety of situations for balancing body, mind and spirit. For an inspiring variety of lavender testimonials, go to this link:

http://www.oil-testimonials.com/aromatherapy.php?t=1&q=lavender

*LAVENDER
Lavender - (Lavandula angustifolia) 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
exceptionally calming, relaxing and balancing, both physically and
emotionally. This plant is grown organically and distilled at the Young Living farms.

1. Rub 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.
5. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.
6. Mix several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use
topically on eczema and dermatitis.
7. To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on
the end of the tongue, around the naval or behind the ears.
8. To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it
around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the
middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable
or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum).
9. Rub a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts.
10. Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.
11. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
12. To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender oil on
and around the affected area.
13. Rub 2-4 drops of Lavender oil over the armpit area to act as a deodorant.
14.Rub a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help
alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
15. Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
16. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen
closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.
17. Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill
bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings.
18. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer,
which will deodorize and freshen your laundry.
19. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
20, Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.
21. Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn
to decrease pain.
22. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.
23. Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the
skin.

Here are some Lavender Recipes thta you can include in your regime:

Lavender Quenching Lemonaid

1-1/2 cups of Blue Agave

7 lemons juiced

2 limes juiced

14 cups of water

1 drop of Young Living's Lavender Oil (If you are to make a smaller batch, try dipping a toothpick into the bottle of Lavender for the flavoring)

Lavender Vinaigrette

2/3 cups exra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup balsam vinegar

1/2 t. sea salt

1/2 t. culinary lavender buds (Use lavender buds and place in a coffee grinder to produce a very fine lavender rue.)

Whisk together ingredients and pour over salad. Delicious!!

Lavender Bath Fizzer

2 T baking soda

2 t citric acid

8-10 drops Young Living's Lavender Essential Oil

Spary bottle with Purified water

Linen Freshener

4-8 drops Young Living's Lavender Essential Oil

4 oz of water

Spray bottle

 

 

Young Living's Lavender Day Festival and Melissa Day Harvest Festival

The summer harvest season is here, and we are excited to extend our personal invitation to the entire Young Living family to come experience the majesty of our St. Maries, Idaho, farm for the annual melissa and lavender harvests.

The fields of melissa and lavender are truly breathtaking, and late summer is the ideal season to visit northern Idaho with its warm days and cool, mountain evenings. Take advantage of this opportunity to work and camp alongside Gary and staff for one full week in July or August and participate in a life-changing event. You will leave with a deeper appreciation and love for essential oils, stronger relationships with fellow Young Living family members, and priceless memories that will last a lifetime.

Whether you choose to attend the melissa or lavender harvest, you can count on an action-packed week of seeding, harvesting, and distilling the plants that create our world-famous essential oils. The harvest is not just about hard work—harvest volunteers will also get to enjoy many other activities. Learn from Gary each evening as he shares his personal travels and the science of essential oils; enjoy a leisurely evening bike or ATV ride around the farm and scenic forest trails; relax on a horse-drawn wagon ride; and conclude your stay with an adventurous, white-water rafting journey down the St. Joe River.

The farm campsite is set up to accommodate tents or RVs, and two cabins are even available. Each day harvesters wake together, eat together, work together, and share the day's experiences in the evening around the campfire. The feelings of team work and camaraderie are overwhelming and will leave you feeling motivated and energized to share Young Living's message like never before.

Our hope is that every member of Young Living will have the opportunity to join us for one of our harvest events. Only 50 spaces are available for each of the three harvests, so do not wait another minute to register. We hope to see you in St. Maries!

Essentially yours,
Gary and Mary Young

 

Melissa Harvest Festival

 

The melissa harvest is two weeks, and we have 50 harvest volunteer spaces available for each week:

Melissa Harvest Week 1: July 5–July 11
Melissa Harvest Week 2: July 11–July 17

To attend the harvest, you must be at least 16 years of age, and you are responsible for your transportation to the Spokane airport. Young Living will pay for one round-trip transfer from the airport to the St. Maries farm and will also provide all meals at the farm campsite.

 

You may choose one of the following accommodation options:

• Stay in one of the tents provided by Young Living at the farm; you will need to bring your own sleeping bag.
• Use one of our 10 RV hookups, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reserve one of our two cabins: one is for a couple, and the other is for four individuals. Both are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Stay at The Pines Hotel located at 1117 Main Street, St. Maries, ID 83861. The phone number is 1-208-245-2545. Rates are $67.90 for single occupancy and $74.08 for double. If you choose this option, you will need to pay for your own lodging and will also need to arrange and pay for your own transportation to and from the farm each day.

Regardless of which lodging option you choose, bathrooms, showers, washers, dryers, and electricity will be available on site at the St. Maries farm.

Register Today!

To register for one of the melissa harvest weeks, please visit http://melissaharvest.eventbrite.com.

After registering for the melissa harvest, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with additional details and instructions for making your travel arrangements. Do not make any travel or lodging arrangements until you have received the confirmation e-mail.

 

Lavender Harvest Festival

 The lavender harvest will take place for one week only: July 31–August 7. We have 50 harvest volunteer spaces available.

To attend the harvest, you must be at least 16 years of age, and you are responsible for your transportation to the Spokane airport. Young Living will pay for one round-trip transfer from the airport to the St. Maries farm and will also provide all meals at the farm campsite.

You may choose one of the following accommodation options:

• Stay in one of the tents provided by Young Living at the farm; you will need to bring your own sleeping bag.

Use one of our 10 RV hookups, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Reserve one of our two cabins: one is for a couple, and the other is for four individuals. Both are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Stay at The Pines Hotel located at 1117 Main Street, St. Maries, ID 83861. The phone number is 1-208-245-2545. Rates are $67.90 for single occupancy and $74.08 for double. If you choose this option, you will need to pay for your own lodging and will also need to arrange and pay for your own transportation to and from the farm each day.

Regardless of which lodging option you choose, bathrooms, showers, washers, dryers, and electricity will be available on site at the St. Maries farm.

Register Today!

Register today for the lavender harvest week by visiting http://younglivinglavenderharvest.eventbrite.com.

After registering for the lavender harvest, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with additional details and instructions for making your travel arrangements. Do not make any travel or lodging arrangements until you have received the confirmation e-mail.

Using Lavender Essential Oil for Gifts

Using Lavender for Gifts:

Homemade options with Lavender.Here is a program that shows fun, creative ways to use Young Living lavender essential oil.

Now with the lavender harvest coming upon us we pay homage to the beautiful Lavender!

 

The Beauty of How Lavender is Harvested at Young Living Farms

Essential Oils are the life blood distilled from aromatic plants. Essential Oils are the immune system of the plant. You might say that it is liquid gold obtained from the leaves, flowers, roots, stems of plants and bark of trees.

Young Livings therapeutic grade essential oils begin at the source, which are Young Living Farms.  These farms grow pure organic plants from seed to harvest. Young Living has the largest distillery of therapeutic essential oils in the world. Young Living uses a low pressure and low temperature steam distillation process. Each batch of Young Living oils is independantly tested by outside labs for purity  and only after they have passed the test are they bottled for distribution.

 

Young Living's Lavender Essential Oil

YL's "homegrown" most fabuous lavender essential oil!.................

Lavender: (Lavandula agustifolia) 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. This plant is grown and distilled at the Young Living Farms.

1. Rub 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.

 5. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.

 6. Mix several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis.

7. To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears.

8. To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum).

9. Rub a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts. 

10. Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.

11. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.

 12. To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender oil on and around the affected area.

13. Rub 2 - 4 drops of Lavender oil over the armpit area to act as a deodorant.

14. Rub a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.

15. Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.

16. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.

17. Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings.

18. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer, which will deodorize and freshen your laundry.

19. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.

20. Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.

21. Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain.

22. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.

23. Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin.

24. For pink eye, rub a drop of Lavender oil in a circle around the eye - over brow bone to temple to top of cheek bone to bridge of nose.

 (Caution: do not get too close to eye or on eyelid. It's not harmful but discomfort may occur.) * These tips are only for use with Young Living Therapeutic Grade A Essential Oils and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Information provided here is in no way intended to replace proper medical help. Consult with the health authorities of your choice.

A YLEO natural "anti-histamine"

Gary Young told us at a Silver Club in Idaho that the ST. MARIES LAVENDER
is better for allergies because it's higher in anti-histamine content. Also, a long
time ago, I learned (and it worked for me) that equal amounts of LAVENDER
and ROMAN CHAMOMILE in a capsule has the same effect as a common
over-the-counter medication. (Benaryl).
Gratefully,
Elaine Pinar

Lavender Signature Series

Lavender Signature Series                                           

Calm your body and rejuvenate your delicate skin with a new line of all-natural personal care products infused with Young Living’s pure, therapeutic-grade lavender oil.

Each product in the Lavender Signature Series is made from all-natural and eco-friendly ingredients. Our Lavender Hand & Body Lotion and Lavender Bath & Shower Gel also use a unique plant-based preservative system that’s completely natural and free of synthetic components that can irritate sensitive skin.

The series includes:

• Lavender Hand & Body Lotion
• Lavender Bath & Shower Gel
• Lavender Lip Balm
• LavaDerm™ Cooling Mist
• Lavender-Rosewood Moisturizing Soap

Learn more in the Lavender Signature Series fact sheet.

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New Young Living Lavender Products

Young Living Grand Convention attendees were wowed and dazzled by a fashion show featuring our five new lavender personal care products today at the Salt Palace Convention Center! 

Lavender, our signature product, is loved by all for its soothing, calming properties, as well as its skin softening and nourishing components. We're positive lavender lovers all over the world will be delighted with these all-natural products:

• Lavender Lip Balm
• Lavender Hand & Body Lotion
• Lavender Bath & Shower Gel
• Lavaderm Cooling Mist
• Lavender Rosewood Bar Soap

Look and feel beautiful from head to toe with lavender!

Lavender Lemonade recipe

Here's the Lavender Lemonade recipe they make at the restaurant at the Young Living Farm - It is delicious- Enjoy!

Lavender Lemonade

7 lemons, peeled and juiced

2 limes, peeled and juiced

1 drop lavender oil

14 cups water

1-1/2 cup Blue Agave

Mix all ingredients together and chill.

Add more water or Blue Agave, depending on the size and tartness of the fruit.

Be careful that you don't add more than a drop of lavender oil so that it does not overpower your lemonade.