Frankincense and Myrrh

There are many essential oils mentioned in the Bible numerous times. Let's find out more about the two most common ones.

Frankincense is considered “holy anointing oil” in the Middle East, and it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It was well known during the time of Christ for both anointing and healing powers, and it was one of the gifts given to Christ at His birth. Frankincense was valued more than gold and only the very wealthy possessed it. It can be useful in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual situations and research is even being done to determine its efficacy in fighting certain types of cancer. Young Living offers both Frankincense and Sacred Frankincense.

Myrrh has been used for centuries by Arabian people for many skin conditions, including chapped or cracked skin and wrinkles. It also has been known to help physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Frankincense and Myrrh are used in many Young Living blends and both are mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest known medical records containing an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes dating from the sixteenth century BC.

Add these two to your essential oil tool kit today!!

Information from Essential Oils Desk Reference, Third Edition, compiled by Essential Science Publishing.

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Enhancing Sleep Quality

Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Or do you wake up and have difficulty going back to sleep?

I think we all have these issues, at least occasionally. Here are some essential oils that have worked for me, plus a couple of others I have heard about. (All oils are from Young Living, of course!)

My first choice is always Peace &Calming. It smells wonderful and usually puts me out pretty quickly! If it's time for sleep but you are fighting it, put 2-3 drops in your palm, rub together, and rub on your chest and face. This is also my go-to procedure if I wake up and my mind is going crazy.

Lavender also works well. I have not tried Cedarwood but others testify to its effectiveness. Rub the oils on the soles of your feet if you don't want the fragrance so close to your face (or if your sleep partner objects).

The ultimate sleep inducer is Valerian, but I will warn you, it smells awful! Definitely apply to your feet, sparingly, and put on some socks. My joke is that you go to sleep to avoid the smell!!

As for snoring, Lavender works pretty well; apply it directly to your big toes. You could also try RC (applied to the throat/neck area) or Thyme (applied to the feet). When applying to your feet, always rub the oil on your toes as well as the soles.

Let me know if these work for you or if you have other favorites!

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YL Essential Rewards Program

Yesterday I placed an order for some of my favorite products from Young Living. The best part? I only paid tax and shipping!

If you place at least one order with Young Living each month, it pays to take advantage of their Essential Rewards program. The many benefits include:

•    Priority shipments

•    Reduced shipping rates

•    Discounted pricing on exclusive product kits*

•    Essential Rewards points with every order to use toward future orders

•    20% back after the 13th consecutive month of participation

•    Exclusive bonuses

This is an autoship program, which means you will receive an order each month. However, you control the shipping day and which products you want, meaning you can change your order each month either online or by calling in. Or, you can set up a regular monthly order that is the same each month (such as NingXia Red and your vitamins, etc.).

*Save even more money with these Essential Rewards Kits:

•    Everyday OilsEssential Rewards (item 4731)

•    NingXia RedEssential Rewards (item 4893)

•    ThievesEssential Rewards (item 3697)

The package price of each kit is below the wholesale price of the items when purchased individually.

Call Young Living today at 800-371-3515 to set up your Essential Rewards account and start saving money and enjoying the many benefits! (You can opt out at any time by calling Customer Service.)

Also, please note – you can reactivate your YL account at any time by calling in an order for any products.

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Young Living ClaraDerm Spray

Helpful hint!!

I'd like to tell you about one of my favorite Young Living products, an "oldie but goodie," called ClaraDerm™ Spray.

The main recommendation for ClaraDerm is "before and after childbirth…"

However, this is one product I always want in my medicine chest. It's the best thing I've found for any type of skin irritation, especially when it is also itchy.

I've had a small rash (insect bite?) on my neck for a few days. I tried several oils and blends and had a little relief, but it still wouldn’t go away. Not knowing the source makes it difficult to treat. Then I thought about trying ClaraDerm, which, by the way, includes several of the oils I had tried alone previously. Wow, what relief!!

So, take it from me, include ClaraDerm in your next order! (And if you don't have LavaDerm, get that one, too!)

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New YL Products!

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the Young Living Grand Convention this month. As usual, several new products were introduced, which I am excited to both try for myself and share with you!

Here is a brief summary of the new items; click each link for more detailed information.

New Essential Oils

Northern Lights Black Spruce

Light the Fire (blend)

Diffusers

Two new diffusers just for kids: Dino Land and Dolphin Reef

EO Samples

"Essential Peel" samples of Lavender and Peppermint, while supplies last

Multi-Vitamin

"Master Formula" multi-nutrient complex of vitamins and minerals (coming in September)

Pure Protein Complete

Two new flavors, Chocolate Deluxe and Vanilla Spice, now with 25 grams of protein per serving

Slique Bars

New flavor, with dark chocolate!

NingXia Zyng

Refreshing, energizing sparkling beverage

Personal Care Products

Dead Sea Mud Soap and Bath Salts

Cool Azul Sports Gel

New Additions to Thieves Line

Fruit & Veggie Soak & Spray

Laundry Soap

Dish Soap

To view all the new products on one page, click here.

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The Benefits of OmegaGize³™

One of my favorite nutritional supplements is OmegaGize³™ from Young Living. I feel it is important to my overall wellbeing and take 2-4 capsules daily. In addition to containing pure essential oils (like all of their supplements), I also love that you get very pure omega-3 fish oils in small capsules with no unpleasant fishy aftertaste. 

I am including the information below directly from the product data sheet on the Young Living website. If you want to try it for yourself, please contact me or order directly from https://www.youngliving.org/joycestephens.

OmegaGize³™ combines the power of three core daily supplements-omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D-3, and CoQ10 (ubiquinone). These supplements combine with our proprietary enhancement essential oil blend to create an omega-3, DHA-rich fish oil supplement that may support general wellness. Used daily these ingredients work synergistically to support normal brain, heart, eye, and joint health.*

*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.

Ingredients

Fish Oil, Clove EO (Syzygium aromaticum), Rice Tocotrienols, CoQ10 Kaneka™, German Chamomile EO (Matricaria recutita), Spearmint EO (Mentha spicata), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Mixed Carotenoids, Other ingredients: Gelatin (tilapia), Silicon Dioxide, Purified water

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YL Products Out of Stock

Like me, you are probably having a difficult time getting some of your favorite Young Living products. The company is experiencing phenomenal world-wide growth and some essential oils and products are seasonal. In the past they could get enough product to last all year, but that is not the case now due to YL’s extremely high standards. Although I’m sometimes frustrated by seeing “out of stock” on my order form, I am happy that we are not lowering our standards! We can still rest assured that we are receiving the highest quality products in the world.

You can find out what is out of stock and when it is expected to be available on the YL website. It also has suggestions for other products to try. Click here to see the complete list.

Here are substitutes to try for a few of my favorite and most-requested products:

Deep Relief roll-on                PanAway

Stress Away roll-on               StressAway/bottle

Valor                                         Harmony or Aroma Life

Hot off the press! Young Living has just introduced two new blends, Valor II and Peace & Calming II. These new reformulations will be more readily available and are not replacing the originals but will be offered in addition to them. Give these reformulations a try and let me know what you think. Thanks, Dr. Young!

Joyce Phelps Stephens, NCLMBT #2272

110 Iowa Lane, Suite 201

Cary, NC 27511

919-270-5868

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