Welcome to our oil page! My name is Rose Ann and I am a mother of two boys. I joined Young Living in 2014 as I was desperately trying to help my youngest son, who was 16 at the time. I was looking for a natural approach since all other options were not working. After my husband and I did thorough research, we decided to try YL Essential Oils. We absolutely loved their Seed to Seal process. You can't get any purer than that! After my son was on the oils for a month, things were changing for the better. We were finally getting our son back. It was as though a miracle had happened. We were so happy with the oils that our whole family started using them for total support to our body systems. We all finally started living above the health line! We will be forever grateful to Young Loving for not only helping our son but for changing our lives! If you would like to learn more, please contact me so I can help you begin your new journey to a better way of living......the Young Living way! My email is nikty007@hotmail.com
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Thursday, October 22, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
Living above the line
Young Living's Founder, D. Gary Young, says what we do best:"We are about lifestyle and strengthening the body through nutrition and the power of essential oils. When we do this, the body will take care of itself. We are about self-improvement and living life to the fullest. Everyone is different and no two products are the same; therefore, no two people respond to our products the exact same way. By simply supporting and strengthening the body with a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition, everyone can have his or her own individual experience without trying to narrow it down to a specific product for a specific problem.
In this Blog we will be talking about how to support and maintain health and wellness ABOVE the line. Whereever you are in regards to the "line" supporting your body systems, nourishing your bodies cells will give your body the power to heal and "be"above the line. Essential oils do NOT treat or cure disease..what they do is they address cellular integrity at its core, and allows your own body to address what needs to be addressed
Essential oils are the aromatic liquids found within shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, resins, and seeds. Some people like to call essential oils “nature’s living energy” because they contain unique constituents that provide a host of benefits.
Most essential oils are extracted from plant sources using steam distillation and are highly concentrated, making them far more potent than dried botanicals.
Essential oils are volatile, which means that the scent of the oil rises quickly into the air.
They are also versatile, with a wide variety of uses. Some people use essential oils to enliven an environment, support different body systems, or just for their great scents. However you choose to use essential oils, chances are someone else has tried that same use in the past
Supporting my sons immune system
My Journey began with Essential oils in February of 2014. My son was struggling with the symptoms of PANDAS. He was on medication and under a doctor’s care. In my research I wanted to learn how to best support his body… to think beyond symptoms and what his body needed ….Think about the post about cells… IF we nourish our bodies cells, our body has a remarkable way of running like a well oiled machine and taking care of itself.
When I realized there were multiple ways of supporting my son, I focused on Cleaning, Rebuilding, and Maintaining…
This first step..cleaning is ongoing as we always look at what we eat, clean with, and have in our home. I wanted to optimize my sons brain health, so I needed to take a serious look at what was surrounding him and us as a family. For me this was a slow process and like I said, ongoing. In abit I will share some of my favorite products for helping our family get rid of toxins!
The cells in our bodies are constantly dividing, regenerating, and dying, but each cell’s life cycle is different. http://www.divinecaroline.com/self/wellness/truth-about-your-bodys-cell-regeneration so I know the graphic there said it takes one year for the brain to rebuild itself, keep in mind that DAILY cells are involved in that process! This is why we want to support and optimize the regeneration of cells!!! Do your own research on brain cell regeneration and the latest findings!
Inner Defense
Taking care of the gut
We are heading into maintaining( see other blog posts)..but before that I wanted to bridge over from rebuilding by going over each body system...and ultimately how taking care of our body systems impact our brain! Let's start with the gut...the second brain! http://www.bbc.com/news/health-18779997
Why Choose Young Living?!
WHen choosing which essential oils I wanted to use, I wanted to make sure I was using pure therapeutic oils... This 7 minute videos describes what makes Young living essential oils like nothing you can get in the store!
https://vimeo.com/71988708
https://vimeo.com/71988708
Oh THAT SMELL!!!
When we inhale the fragrance of an essential oil, the odor molecules travel up the nose where they’re registered by the nerves of the olfactory membranes in the nose lining. The odor molecules stimulate this lining of nerve cells and trigger electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb in the brain. The olfactory bulb then transmits the impulses to the amygdala - where emotional memories are stored - and to other parts of the limbic system of the brain.
Because the limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance, essential oils can have profound physiological and psychological effects… Olfactory responses to odors induce the brain to stimulate the release of hormones and neurochemicals that in turn alter the body’s physiology and behavior.
Essential Oil Desk Reference, 4th Edition
The limbic lobe is a group of brain structures situated directly below the cerebral cortex of the brain and includes the hippocampus and the amygdala. It’s capable of directly activating the hypothalamus - often referred to as the “master gland.” This gland is one of the most important parts of the brain and acts as the hormonal control center. The hypothalamus releases hormones that can affect everything from sex drive to energy levels. The production of growth hormones, sex hormones, thyroid hormones, and neurotransmitters such as serotonin, are all governed by the hypothalamus.
Because of their fragrance and unique molecular structure, essential oils can directly stimulate the limbic lobe and the hypothalamus. Inhalation of essential oils can be used to alleviate stress and emotional trauma. It can also be used to stimulate the production of hormones from the hypothalamus. This stimulation may increase production of thyroid hormones (our energy hormone) and growth hormones (our youth and longevity hormone).
Getting an account
An account for membership into "get my essential oils at 24 percent off club".... Yes when I knew this is what my son and our family needed, I knew I did not want to pay full price! There are two ways to get an account with young living, wholesale or retail. Retail you will pay FULL Price and not have the chance to get a kit that is discounted as a starter. You can opt for that... I think some people choose that option because they think signing up wholesale, they will be bothered by emails and or salespeople. This does NOT happen.... wholesale membership is just a way to get the discount BUT if you want to pursue essential oils as a business you are free too...but no lie, almost 90 percent of people with an account just sign up for a discount. I was one of those! But than I changed my mind after seeing the results, I love sharing! So it is there if you want it, YOU make what you want with it.... your own discount or something to pursue as a business... to pay for your oils or more! If you want to get your essential oils, I am here to help you.... give you support and information. Everyone who gets an account with Young living gets a sponsor... If you go directly on their site you will get a random sponsor. So post 37 and the info on top, I will provide a specific link to sign up for your own account with me as your sponsor. Once you do, I can add you to other groups to connect with finding out how others are using essential oils with their families! It is a win win!!!
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Thursday, September 3, 2015
Reconnect kit
Reconnect with a new collection of
essential oil blends created to help maintain mental acuity and focus and
support mood by uplifting and encouraging positive energy in times of
restlessness and unease.
The
essential oil blends in the Reconnect Collection are designed to relax the mind
and support a determination to stay on task. This blend of oils can uplift mood and support a
positive outlook that allows the mind to react positively with engagement. Using these oils can help lead to a restful night's sleep by
relaxing and calming the body.
We love the oils in the reconnect kit for mental clarity along with Brain power ( not in the kit)
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Friday, August 28, 2015
Our new cells are better than the old ones
That is what we want... maximizing our cell health for our help and wellness...this is how we stay ABOVE THE LINE!!!
Source- http://sciencenetlinks.com/student-teacher-sheets/cells-your-body/
Everyone’s body is made of the same basic stuff. All living things, large or small, plant or animal, are made up of cells. Most living things are made up of one cell and they are called unicellular organisms. Many other living things are made up of a large number of cells that form a larger plant or animal. These living things are known as multicellular organisms. Water makes up about two thirds of the weight of cells.
Cells are very small; most cells can only be seen through a microscope. Cells are the smallest living units that are capable of reproducing themselves. Each cell in your body was made from an already existing cell. All plants and animals are made up of cells. In this article, we will talk about the cells that make up You.
All the parts of your body are made up of cells. There is no such thing as a typical cell. Your body has many different kinds of cells. Though they might look different under a microscope, most cells have chemical and structural features in common. In humans, there are about 200 different types of cells, and within these cells there are about 20 different types of structures or organelles.
All cells have a membrane. Cell membranes are the outer layers that hold the cell together. They let nutrients pass into the cell and waste products pass out. Not everything can pass through a cell membrane. What gets through and what doesn’t depends on both the size of the particle trying to get in and the size of the opening in the membrane.
Cells also have a nucleus. This is the cell’s control center. Cells continually divide to make more cells for growth and repair in your body. The nucleus contains the information that allows cells to reproduce, or make more cells. Another important part of a cell is the mitochondrion. This is the part of the cell where food and oxygen combine to make energy.
You know that you need air to breathe. It is the oxygen in air that your body really needs. Every cell in your body needs oxygen to help it metabolize (burn) the nutrients released from food for energy. You also know that you need food. Food gives you energy, but oxygen is needed to break down the food into pieces that are small enough for your cells to use This is known as cellular respiration and it is the process of oxidizing food molecules, like glucose, to carbon dioxide and water. The energy released is chemically trapped for use by all the energy-consuming activities of the cell. Your cells are the energy converters for your body.
Different cells have different jobs to do. Each cell has a size and shape that is suited to its job. Cells that do the same job combine together to form body tissue, such as muscle, skin, or bone tissue. Groups of different types of cells make up the organs in your body, such as your heart, liver, or lungs. Each organ has its own job to do, but all organs work together to maintain your body. A group of different organs working together to do a job makes up a system. All the systems in your body are like members of a team whose job it is to keep you alive and healthy.
The different types of cells in your body have different, specialized jobs to do. The specialization of cells depends almost always on the exaggeration of properties common to cells. For example, cells that line the intestine have extended cell membranes. This increases the amount of surface area that is available to absorb food. Nerve cells can be very long, which makes them efficient in sending signals from the brain to the rest of your body. Cells in heart muscle process a lot of energy, so they have a large number of mitochondrion, the part of the cells where energy is made.
Like all living things, cells die. The number of cells that an adult male loses per minute is roughly 96 million. Fortunately, in that same minute, about 96 million cells divided, replacing those that died. Just as you shed dead skin cells, dead cells from internal organs pass through and out of the body with waste products. The length of a cell’s life can vary. For example, white blood cells live for about thirteen days, cells in the top layer of your skin live about 30 days, red blood cells live for about 120 days, and liver cells live about 18 months.
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As your cells go.... what is going on with your brain?
A healthy brain that is functioning at
optimal levels is so important in our life!!! I did not realize how good I could feel, as many of us function at a
level that is far from where we should be! THink of what we can accomplish when we are operating at our OPTIMAL level!! ALL of our body systems are impacted by our ability to maintain our wellness!! Step 1...Clean out the "stuff" so we can stay above the line in our health... and that includes supporting a healthy brain! First great place to start is with the 10 oils that are most commonly used in a premier kit, along with a choice of diffuser ( perfect for starting the process of cleaning!!)
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Essential oils and brain health
Did you know that our sense of smell is the only sense
directly tied to the limbic area of the brain, which is considered the
emotional control center? This means that when essential oils are inhaled, they
go directly to the brain. Our other four senses — taste, sight, touch and
hearing — are first routed through the thalamus before reaching designated
areas of the brain. Because the limbic system is directly connected to the
parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory,
stress levels, and hormone balance, therapeutic-grade essential oils can have
unbelievable physiological and psychological effects. Each of the essential
oils has therapeutic stimulating, calming, sedative, balancing properties. When we inhale an essential oil
molecule, it travels through the nasal passage to a receptor neuron that
transports it up to the limbic brain, especially the hypothalamus. The limbic center in your brain is
responsible for controlling all the physical, psychological, and emotional responses
that your body performs based on stimulus coming from the outside. Thus, the
ability of essential oils to target your limbic center, make them a powerful
tool in supporting all body systems.
When essential oils are inhaled through the nose, tiny
nerves send an immediate signal to the brain and go straight to work on the
systems that moderate our minds and bodies. Inhalation can be the most direct
delivery method of these incredibly nurturing components in essential oils,
since the chemical messengers in the nasal cavity have direct access to the
brain.
In studies performed,
researchers discovered that sesquiterpenes, a natural compound found in
essential oils of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Frankincense,
can increase levels of oxygen in the brain by up to 28 percent (Nasel, 1992).
Such an increase in brain oxygen may lead to a heightened level of activity in
the hypothalamus and limbic systems of the brain, which can have dramatic
effects on not only emotions but on learning, attitude, and many physical
processes of the body such as: immune function, hormone balance, and energy
levels. High levels of sesquiterpenes also occur in Melissa, Myrrh, Cedarwood,
and Clove essential oils.
In 1989, Dr. Joseph Ledoux , at New York Medical University,
discovered that the amygdala plays a major role in storing and releasing
emotional trauma. We can conclude
that aromas may exert a profound effect in triggering a response.
Essential oils can provide many benefits to the human body
without side effects, whether it is through diffusing or simply inhaling the
aroma straight from the bottle. Proper stimulation of the olfactory nerves may
offer a powerful and entirely new form of therapy that could be used as an
adjunct against many forms of illness. Therapeutic essential oils, through
inhalation, may occupy a key position in this relatively unexplored frontier in
medicine.
FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL AND YOUR BRAIN
Frankincense supports the brain by aiding
oxygenation of blood going to the brain.
This, in turn, will aid in oxygen absorption. When oxygen is absorbed effectively, it
allows the brain to process and retain information along with maintaining normal function.
Frankincense is one of the Essential Oils of choice for supporting the brain. Frankincense has a molecular makeup that includes
sesquiterpenes, that is able to cross the blood/brain barrier. These
sesquiterpenes stimulate the limbic system of the brain and other glands within
the brain, promoting memory and releasing emotions.
Research has been found
that sesquiterpenes increase oxygenation around the pineal and pituitary
glands. This allows for ideal balance of emotion-regulating and
memory-stimulating hormones.
The bottom line is that essential oils can penetrate not
only the blood-brain barrier, but they can also penetrate the skin, follow
nerve pathways, follow the meridians, and provide healing and balance even at
the cellular level such as cellular memory and DNA.
Diffusing and Inhaling
Diffusing certain
oils using a cold air diffuser may have these benefits according to
research:
-Relax the body, clear the mind, and relieve tension.
-Help with weight management.
-Reduce bacteria, mold, fungus, and odors.
-Improve hormonal balance.
-Stimulate neurotransmitters.
-Improve concentration, mental clarity and alertness.
-Stimulate secretion of endorphins.
-Improve digestive functions.
THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OILS
The level of purity and therapeutic value of an oil is
closely tied to its chemical constituents, which can be affected by such things
as the soil from which the plant was grown, the soil condition, fertilizer
(organic or chemical) climate, distillation process, etc.
In aromatherapy, the quality of your oils is everything so
to achieve healing benefits, it is important to use undiluted therapeutic grade
essential oils. Look for the term “100% therapeutic grade essential oil” on
labels. You need to understand that essential oils may be labeled as l00% organic essential oil, but this does not mean
that they are pure.
Therapeutic quality essential oils are laboratory tested and
certified to be free from impurities. A therapeutic-grade essential oil is one
that is both complete in its chemical constituents, giving it a rich, deep
aroma, and is kinetically alive and able to raise the frequency of the human
body. This is important, because the oil’s
fragrance, frequency and chemistry all contribute to its unique therapeutic
effects. If any of these properties is
compromised, as a result of poor production practices, an essential oil cannot
rightly be called therapeutic-grade.
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