Joyce Phelps Stephens

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

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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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Pre-Bath Body Oils

I'd like to share a great idea I found in one of my favorite* aromatherapy books: Make a body oil with your favorite essential oils and apply it all over your body before getting into the bath. Through osmosis, your body will absorb the oils that have been heated by the water, which is even more effective than just adding EO's to the bath water itself!

(Of course, you should only use therapeutic-grade Young Living essential oils.)

Here are a few recipe suggestions:

Pre-Bath Base Oil

(I like V6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex from Young Living, but if you want to make your own, try this one.)

Grapeseed 2 tablespoons

Jojoba 20 drops

Evening Primrose 10 drops

Carrot 5 drops

Add about 10 drops of your favorite EO single or blend to 2 teaspoons of the base oil. You can also create your own blend.

Some of my favorites are Lavender, Geranium and Ylang Ylang. Blends I like include Peace &Calming, Envision, Joy, Sensation and Harmony.

I also want to try Wintergreen, Relieve It or PanAway the next time my body feels sore, tired or achy. I think this might help with arthritis, too.

Try it and let me know what you think!

*The CompleteBook of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, Valerie Ann Worwood

Joyce Phelps Stephens, NCLMBT #2272

110 Iowa Lane, Suite 201

Cary, NC 27511

919-270-5868

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Young Living Parties

Top Ten reasons to host a Young Living essential oil party:

10.	You'll learn how to use pure, natural essential oils and blends for better physical, emotional and mental health – without harmful side effects.
9.	You can pick a theme if you wish, such as using essential oils with children or pets, or for specific issues.
8.	Your house will smell amazing for days!
7.	You can try all those essential oils you don't yet have in your own collection.
6.	You'll be sharing miracles from above with your friends and family.
5.	Your guests will leave feeling better than when they arrived.
4.	Most parties are free. (If we create products to take home, such as bath salts, there will be a small fee to cover materials.)
3.	No pressure to purchase anything… unless you realize what you have been missing!
2.	You may win a door prize.
1.	It's FUN!

With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a party! What better way to refresh your home and your attitude than with pure essential oils?

Contact me today to plan your event!

Joyce Phelps Stephens, NCLMBT #2272

110 Iowa Lane, Suite 201

Cary, NC 27511

919-270-5868

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Young Living Purity: "Seed to Seal"

I attended the “Introduction to Young Living Essential Oils” corporate event in Raleigh recently and someone asked me if the event was boring for me since I have used YL for 15 years. No! I never get tired of hearing about the products and the company; I always hear something new or am reminded of something I haven't thought of for a while.

One part of the presentation focused on the strict five-step quality process of Young Living, called "Seed to Seal." In a nutshell:

*Seed*	Even the seeds used for planting at their many farms are selected to produce the highest quality plants.
*Cultivate*	Young Living’s careful cultivation and harvesting meet very stringent standards – both on their own farms and on their carefully monitored partner farms around the world.
*Distill*	Ancient and modern techniques are used, at just the right time, to ensure the maximum quality of every batch.
*Test*	Guaranteed consistent quality is ensured by testing in Young Living labs and third-party facilities to be certain every batch meets YL's demanding specifications.
*Seal*	Each bottle is carefully sealed and inspected in a 107,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art clean-room facility before being shipped to members worldwide. Every bottle can be traced back to its source.

This is one of the many reasons I only use Young Living!! For more detailed information, visit SeedtoSeal.com.

Joyce Phelps Stephens, NCLMBT #2272

110 Iowa Lane, Suite 201

Cary, NC 27511

919-270-5868

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Aromatherapy for the Cold & Flu Season*

Essential oils are a powerful weapon during the cold and flu season. Many oils are anti-viral, so they’re actually effective against these common viruses (as opposed to antibiotics, which only help with bacteria).

As always, prevention is the best treatment. Diffusing essential oils and blends – including Thieves, Purification, RC, Raven and Sacred Mountain – is very effective for killing germs in your home or office.

Here is my germ-fighting strategy, which I begin at the first sign of trouble:

· Begin taking Inner Defense capsules, 3-4 per day;

· Add 2-3 packages of Emergen-C per day;

· Apply a few drops of Thieves and/or Purification essential oil blends to my feet – and also diffuse these into the air; and

· Increase my daily NingXia Red superfruit supplement from 1 ounce to 2-4 ounces per day.

If you are already sick, Thieves Spray and lozenges are great for a sore throat. For stuffiness and congestion, try Breathe Again or RC.

ImmuPro chewable tablets support the body's natural immune system defenses, making it a great supplement to have on hand.

In addition, getting regular Raindrop Treatments and lymphatic massages keeps your immune system working its best, making it much easier to ward off germs when faced with exposure.

What an arsenal – and I have only mentioned a few suggestions! Many single essential oils are also very effective. And, no side effects! For more information, please contact me.

(Note: All products except Emergen-C are from Young LivingEssential Oils.)

*Blog originally posted November 2012.

Joyce Phelps Stephens, NCLMBT #2272

110 Iowa Lane, Suite 201

Cary, NC 27511

919-270-5868

YLEO#401605