More essential oils that have helped us with recurrent pneumonia...

Frankincense.

It was our second cold after getting through the whooping cough, and Thomas was having a hard time. It is pretty common with the whooping cough to get colds easier afterwards. The body's immune system is weaker, and the lungs haven't totally healed yet. He had a fever for 4 to 5 days that I was keeping low using the peppermint/lavender mix. I check his lungs a lot when he has a cold/cough because of his history of recurrent pneumonia, and it was no longer just congestion that could be worked out. I heard that dreadful sound of wheezing.

Before using the oils, this always meant that no matter what I tried, including both natural and steroids with Albuterol, he would end up on an antibiotic. That was the only thing that would clear up his lungs. Thankfully, after using oils like Eucalyptus, Thieves, R.C., and Peppermint, his lungs would be cleared without the antibiotic. 

We had been using all of those for about 2 months since getting the whooping cough when he started with this long fever and wheezing. This seemed like infection settling in, so I thought maybe he needed something more...or even something new at this point. I did some research and learned that Frankincense is supposed to be great for lung infections. I started putting it on his chest 3 times a day. I noticed a difference within the first 24 hours. His fever was gone, along with most of the wheezing. In another 24 hours, he was back to just the congestion that could be worked out. For him, it is really helpful to get him to cough it out so it doesn't settle and "get stuck". What a blessing for him to be 2 and be able to tell him to cough!

I also started using the Breathe Again roll-on blend 1-2 times a day along with his normal regimen, and that seemed to help too.

Hopefully this is a help to anyone who deals with the issue of recurrent pneumonia. (Thomas had gotten pneumonia 5 times in his first 18 months after contracting RSV/Bronchiolitis at 5 months, which really weakens the lungs). I can't tell you how thankful I am for these oils from our Creator.

Thomas is thankful, too!

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Our Recent Uses For Essential Oils and Our Bout with the Whooping Cough

Noel...Grapefruit Oil to help with weight loss. He really does notice that it curbs his hunger. The great thing is that Grapefruit Oil has many other benefits to the body. To find out more, click here.

Myself...Lavender on my tummy at night. This has helped many expecting moms with stretch marks, and it also has helped me to sleep much deeper. I end up feeling more refreshed and energetic during the day because I have slept better. I also used it for a headache I had gotten a few weeks ago, and it offered some relief so that I didn't need to grab the tylenol. I am going to start putting a drop of Lemon oil in my water 3 times a day as well. Lemon oil has been known to have many health benefits as well. I am also looking forward to receiving the Gentle Baby oil blend that I ordered, as it is a great oil for pregnancy and newborns.

Julianna...Purification oil in, around and below her ear for what seemed to be the start of an ear infection. We did this for a couple of days and it never grew into anything worse. This was due to a cold that they all got at the end of the whooping cough.

Rebecca...Peppermint oil on her tummy for a tummy ache and lavender on her feet to help her relax and sleep during it.

Thomas...He is my Eucalyptus boy! Due to his lung issues from RSV/Bronchiolitis at 5 months and then recurrent pneumonia until 18 months, when he gets a cold, he has a harder time working the mucus out of his lungs. Eucalyptus opens up the passageways better than Albuterol or any steroid like Pulmicort ever could. What a blessing this has been! When he is dealing with a cold, his oil regimen is Thieves on the soles of his feet, RC on the tops of his feet, a little bit of peppermint on the soles of his feet and on his chest, and Eucalyptus on his chest. I do the Eucalyptus 3-4 times a day, and the rest 2 times a day. He was able to get through the whooping cough, when a year ago a little cold would have him in bad shape and he would end up with another round of antibiotics.

Also, for the whooping cough, the girls also received Thomas' oil regimen. They all also had mega doses of Vitamin C which is wonderful for controlling the coughing fits and helping to keep them to a minimum. We also made sure they had Vitamin D and we made sure they had very limited sugar and no dairy. Hopefully, you will never have to deal with the whooping cough, but if you do those are natural ways to handle it and not have to use an antibiotic. Of course, we did have to hibernate for a few weeks, as it is very contagious and that contagious period is about 3 weeks, with a slight possible chance of it lasting until 6-8 weeks. Having to "hide" for so long wasn't easy, but I was glad that I didn't have to use an antibiotic, and that their system was able to fight it and build strength through it. Obviously, if your child is an infant, you might have to take different measures, as it is harder for them to work through those coughing fits.

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December Special:Celebrate an Ancient Holiday Tradition with Free Frankincense

I am excited to announce this month's Young Living essential reward member special-Frankincense! Every month there are promotion specials for essential reward members which if you spend a certain amount, you can receive free products! This has a retail value of $91.78. This works really well on months where you want to stock up on a lot of items.

Celebrate an Ancient Holiday Tradition with Free Frankincense

Celebrate an Ancient Holiday Tradition with Free Frankincense

One of the world’s oldest and most beloved holiday symbols, frankincense is as prized today as when it was a luxury reserved for ancient royalty. Create new traditions for your family this year when you order 220 PV of product and receive a free 15-ml frankincense—that is a retail value of $91.78!

Frankincense: With its sweet, balsamic aroma and storied history, frankincense is especially important to D. Gary Young. Because frankincense is rich in properties known to open the mind, elevate the spirit, and alleviate occasional anxiety, Gary and other prominent researchers consider it to be a powerful addition to a healthy lifestyle.* Diffuse or apply diluted frankincense topically as you reconnect with what is really important this holiday season.

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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.


Learn From the Essential Oil Experts

Listen to December’s audio education piece by clicking the button below.

Frankincense, A Gift More Precious Than Gold
By Doug Corrigan, Director of Training and Education






OFFER DETAILS:

• Offer is valid from 12 midnight, MT, December 1, 2012, to 11:59 p.m., MT, December 31, 2012.
• Limit of one free 15-ml frankincense essential oil per order.
• Offer is valid on orders of 220 PV or more. Limit of five qualifying orders per month.
• PV minimum must be reached in a single order. Partial orders placed throughout the qualifying month cannot be combined in order to receive the promotional product(s).
• Offer is available to Young Living Independent Distributors and retail customers.
• Offer is valid on phone, Essential Rewards, and web orders only.
• Offer does not apply to Essential Rewards point redemption orders.
• PV is not earned on free product.
• Member is responsible for shipping costs associated with free product.
• Offer is valid in the U.S. and all NFR markets, except where restrictions prevent promotional product(s) from entering your country.

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Product Tips...How to Use Essential Oils from Young Living

Product Tips | How to Use Essential Oils from the Young Living Website

Lavender Essential Oil

• Soothe minor burns by applying 2–3 drops of lavender essential oil to the affected area.
  
• Rub lavender essential oil on dry or chapped skin to moisturize the affected area.
  
• Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to a cotton ball and place it in closets and drawers to scent linens and repel moths and insects.
  
• You may be able to minimize the appearance of scar tissue by massaging lavender essential oil on or around affected areas.
  
• Place a few drops of lavender essential oil on a wet cloth or dryer sheet to deodorize and freshen your laundry.
  
• Diffuse lavender essential oil to minimize seasonal discomforts.
  
• Rub a few drops of lavender essential oil onto your hand and spread over your child’s pillow to help him/her sleep.
  
• Diffuse lavender essential oil to set the mood for a baby shower or social gathering.
  
• Diffuse or inhale lavender essential oil to calm your mind, body, and spirit after a hard day’s work.
  

Lemon Essential Oil

• Use 1–2 drops of lemon essential oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots, glue or adhesive, and crayon from most surfaces.
  
• Combine 2–3 drops of lemon essential oil with water in a spray bottle to help cleanse and sanitize surfaces.
  
• Place a drop of lemon essential oil on oily skin or blemishes to help balance oil glands and minimize oil production.
  
• Soothe corns, calluses, or bunions by rubbing lemon essential oil on the affected area morning and evening.
  
• Massage lemon essential oil into cellulite to help improve circulation and eliminate waste from cells.
  
• Add lemon essential oil to your morning tea or breakfast shake for a refreshing pick-me-up.
  
• Inhale lemon essential oil or place a few drops on a cotton ball to replenish your mind, body, and spirit.
  
• Add 10–15 drops of lemon essential oil to a gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and rugs, and leave a fresh smell in the room.
  
• Add several drops of lemon essential oil to a chicken marinade for a delicious dinner.
  
• Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil on a cotton ball and put in the refrigerator to help eliminate odors.
  

PanAway® Essential Oil Blend

• Rub PanAway essential oil blend across your lower back if you feel discomfort from sitting in front of a computer.
  
• Rub PanAway essential oil blend on muscles to help alleviate stressed muscles or other physical discomforts.
  
• Rub PanAway essential oil blend on your temples to ease minor head tension.
  

Peace & Calming® Essential Oil Blend

• Massage Peace & Calming essential oil blend on the reflex points of the feet and back of the neck for a soothing and relaxing effect.
  
• Rub Peace & Calming essential oil blend on feet to release tension and promote a good night’s rest.
  
• Rub Peace & Calming essential oil blend behind overactive pets’ ears after an afternoon of playing with the kids.
  

Peppermint Essential Oil

• Add a drop of peppermint essential oil to herbal tea to help aid normal digestion.
  
• Massage several drops of peppermint essential oil on the abdomen, place a drop on wrists, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel.
  
• Rub one drop of peppermint essential oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure.
  
• Place 2 drops of peppermint essential oil on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness.
  
• Apply peppermint essential oil to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up.
  
• Inhale peppermint essential oil, apply topically to your temples or neck, or put a drop on your tongue or in water to jump-start your morning routine.
  
• Diffuse or inhale peppermint essential oil mid-morning to curb the desire to snack.
  
• Inhale peppermint essential oil or rub a drop on to your abdomen to soothe minor stomach discomfort.
  

Purification® Essential Oil Blend

• Dilute several drops of Purification essential oil blend in a spray bottle and spray to repel insects.
  
• Apply one drop of Purification essential oil blend topically to soothe existing bug bites or scratches.
  
• Add Purification essential oil blend to your washing machine to freshen laundry.
  
• Add a couple drops of Purification essential oil blend to shoes to help neutralize odors.
  
• Add a few drops of Purification essential oil blend to a cotton ball to help eliminate stale air in the office or your child’s room.
  
• Diffuse Purification essential oil blend to dispel unpleasant odors and clear the air of impurities.
  
• Diffuse Purification essential oil blend to eliminate odors after the dog returns from playing outdoors in the rain.
  

Thieves® Essential Oil Blend

• Put a few drops of Thieves essential oil blend in a capsule and swallow with water to support your immune system.
  
• Put in a few drops of Thieves essential oil blend in your dishwater or dishwasher to thoroughly clean dishes and eliminate odor.
  
• Diffuse Thieves essential oil blend for 15–30 minutes in your home or office to help eliminate airborne bacteria.
  

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Fever...How to bring it down naturally

We all know that fever is the body's way of dealing with illness. So while it's not necessarily a bad thing and something we should avoid, there are times when it gets a bit too high and can be dangerous, especially for little ones. You can try to bring down the fever with natural essential oils instead of grabbing the Tylenol or Motrin.

Many users of essential oils have wonderful success with using peppermint to bring down a fever. Adding lavender is even better, and can bring calmness to the person suffering which can always help someone who is ill.

Here are some ways you can do it...

• Dilute it in V-6 oil or olive oil and apply to the feet. You may not need to dilute it, although with little ones especially it helps to dilute it first to see how they do with it. This seems to be the most popular method, and you can add a drop or two of lavender as stated above.
• Put 2-4 drops in a bowl of lukewarm water and sponge bath around the abdomen and neck.
• Put a drop in a cup of hot water or herbal tea and drink it. 

Peppermint is one of those essential oils that is helpful for many common ailments, such as headache, upset stomach, respiratory issues, tiredness, bad breath and even hunger. Make sure you have a bottle of peppermint oil on hand, and you might be able to avoid many other over the counter drugs.

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November Special-Enjoy the Foods You Love with Free Digestive Products!

You still have a few days to catch this monthly essential reward member special! I received mine in the mail on Saturday and I am excited to try these products. This is another great reason to become an essential reward member. Every month there are promotion specials in which if you spend a certain amount, you can receive free products! This bundle totaled up to a retail value of $100.98. This works really well on months where you want to stock up on a lot of items.

I'll be updating with the December promotion next week-I am looking forward to finding out what it is!

Enjoy the Foods You Love with Free Digestive Products!

Enjoy the Foods You Love with Free Digestive Products!

The food served during the holiday season is not just a challenge for those watching their weight—it can also cause indigestion, stomachaches, and even heartburn. Maintain your digestive balance this season with a free Essentialzymes-4™, 5-ml spearmint essential oil, and 15-ml fennel essential oil! From November 1–30, receive this valuable bundle at no cost when you order 235 PV or more—that is a retail value of $100.98!

Essentialzymes-4: Combining four naturally derived enzymes to support the proper breakdown of fats, carbohydrates, fiber, and proteins, Essentialzymes-4 is an advanced multi-spectrum complex that boosts the function of enzymes with herbs and essential oils. This synergistic, time-release formula works to support normal nutrient absorption, vibrant intestinal flora, and digestive comfort.*

Spearmint: Spearmint essential oil’s sweet, minty fragrance may help lift the spirits and support digestion, whether it is diffused, taken internally, or diluted and applied directly. Spearmint may also be useful for supporting metabolism and healthy respiratory and nervous systems, as well as releasing emotional blocks.*

Fennel: With its uplifting, anise-like aroma, fennel has been used for centuries to maintain digestive health and comfort. In many parts of the world, fennel seeds are chewed after meals to support digestion. Fennel may be inhaled, diffused, taken internally, or diluted and applied topically to the abdomen to directly support digestive comfort.*


Learn From the Essential Oil Experts

Listen to November’s audio education piece by clicking the button below.

Maximize Your Nutrient Assimilation and Utilization Naturally
By Doug Corrigan, Director of Training and Education






OFFER DETAILS:

• Limit of one free 60-dose package of Essentialzymes-4, 5-ml spearmint essential oil, and 15-ml fennel essential oil.
• Offer is valid on orders of 235 PV or more. Limit of five qualifying orders per month.
• PV minimum must be reached in a single order. Partial orders placed throughout the qualifying month cannot be combined in order to receive the promotional product(s).
• Offer is available to Young Living Independent Distributors and retail customers.
• Offer is valid on phone, Essential Rewards, and web orders only.
• Offer does not apply to Essential Rewards point redemption orders.
• PV is not earned on free product.
• Member is responsible for shipping costs associated with free product.
• Offer is valid in the U.S. and all NFR markets, except where restrictions prevent promotional product(s) from entering your country.

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Esssential Oil Testimonial: Migraines Are No Longer Experienced

I have a few friends that suffer from those horrible migraines. I always feel for them. I feel like such a wimp when I get a normal headache, but it is just so much harder to function and stay productive. I thought this testimonial might be helpful. There are many more on the oil-testimonials website when you search the keyword "migraine". I'm sure for all of you who have tried everything and still suffer from the migraines, you'd be willing to try anything...and essential oils are so much better for you than Tylenol, Excedrin and other medication prescribed for migraines. Let me know if you find an essential oil that helps you-perhaps it can help others, too.

Essential Oils: Migraines Are No Longer Experienced

"Before I started to use essential oils I had many problems. I had migraines all the time. I started to use lavender, lemon in my water everyday, and other oils. I use to take over 8 Ibuprofen a day and that was on a good day. They were like candy to me. Due to work that was all I could take. I have not been back to the Dr. since I started to use the oils. I have no more migraines nothing. I am to the point that I only like water if it has lemon, orange or citrus fresh in it. Other wise it leaves my throat scratchy. I would not live a day with out my oils!"

Remember, if you want to register for free on  the oil-testimonials site, my member number is 1385682.

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Young Living-Featured Product....Thieves Essential Oil Blend

FEATURED PRODUCT: Young Living | Thieves Essential Oil

Thieves is a wonderful blend that we love to use. This blend includes clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary. As soon as we sense a cold, we start applying this to our children's feet to boost their immune system. Thieves is one of the oil blends we used when curing my son Thomas from his recurrent pneumonia. I really enjoy the smell of this oil, as well. You can diffuse it to help purify your home.

Thieves is also available in many other forms for many other uses, including toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, soaps, hand purifiers, throat lozenges and household cleaners. You can view this expansive product line here.

I encourage you to look through this wonderful booklet that Young Living put together on Thieves:
Thieves Booklet
You will learn what each ingredient is helpful for, as well as internal use tips, tips on how to use the household cleaners, and more information on all the thieves products.

Also, don't forget to check out the 100 testimonials on Thieves found on the Oil Testimonials website.

My son Thomas loves his Thieves!

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