Essential Oils for Better Health

Tips to Avoiding Viruses

2009-05-26T13:16:00.005-04:00

Whenever we are in public places, the potential to pick up germs and viruses is high. Being aware of a few tips to prevent picking up germs is a good way to prevent getting a virus.

Here are a Few Ideas:

Avoid crowds as much as possible.
Use stairs rather than crowded elevators (keep hands off the rails)
Cash carries germs. Wash hands or use Thieves Hand Sanitizer after handling money.
Keep hands away from nose, eyes and mouth.
Use tissues, not cloth handkerchiefs.
Get plenty of sleep, keep stress levels down and use supplements to enhance immune system.
If you have to shake hands with someone, be sure and wash your hands before rubbing eyes or nose.
Use the "Sneeze into your elbow" technique.
Wash your hands often.

Common things people handle: Shopping cart handles, door knobs, hand rails, money, buffets, car doors, keyboards, phones, escalators, counter tops, credit cards, elevator buttons, bathrooms, bathroom door knobs, gas pumps and more.

Thieves Hand Sanitizer and other Thieves Products can be helpful in protecting yourself from germs and viruses.

Office Desks and Unexpected Company - Germs

2009-05-02T13:58:00.005-04:00

You might call your office desk your "home away from home." You spend hours at your computer. You make telephone calls, plan meetings, and sometimes even eat your lunch there when work piles up. Guess what else can be found at your desk? Germs. Lots of germs!

University of Arizona microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba collected 328 samples in office buildings across America from cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, Tucson and San Francisco. He tested areas like the mouthpiece on phones, door handles, computer keyboards, desktops, and light switches. It is well known that cold and flu germs can survive on a surface for up to three days. What was surprising was where the most germs were found.

Dr. Gerba's study showed that the average desk harbors 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat! The researchers found that bacteria levels continued to climb unless desks were wiped clean with a disinfectant.

The study was Funded by a grant from the Clorox Company and concluded that germs were higher in personal work areas than surfaces in common areas.

With the average workweek now 47.1 hours (according to the Families and Work Institute), employees need to get up to speed on office hygiene. The university-tested essential oil blend Thieves is the perfect weapon to use. Thieves Wipes and Spray are the "pollution solution" that can keep your desk, phone, and computer keyboard fresh and clean.

Immune System Support with NingXia Red

2009-05-02T13:19:00.005-04:00

Wolfberries and NingXia Red are shown to support immune function. Studies show that wolfberries are effective at inhibiting inflammation and may induce an immune response. A landmark study published in the Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association concluded, “Wolfberry juice and its mixtures were shown to have immunomodulatory effects… by increasing splenic (spleen) microphages and splenic weight.” And:

Chinese scientists found that the wolfberry polysaccharide has “definite protective effects” on pancreas cells that regulate our body's insulin system, the islets of Langerhans.

Other researchers have determined that special substances found in wolfberries have “prominent hepatoprotective activity,” meaning that they help protect the liver.

NingXia Red is the only drink available that contains lemon and orange essential oils, which include the powerful antioxidant d-limonene. These oils alone have remarkable health-promoting benefits.

1 oz. of NingXia Red has the same amount of
antioxidant power as:

34 large onions
100 oranges
814 blueberries
22 medium carrots
10.85 pounds of spinach
55.33 pounds of almonds
59 broccoli florets
73 medium strawberries
93 apples
or 130 tomatoes

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Tips for Staying Healthy in Flu Season

2009-05-02T09:26:00.011-04:00

If you turn on the TV, listen to the news or surf the Internet, it is hard not to hear about the latest health scare: H1N1 virus, otherwise known as "Swine Flu".

We really don't need to be in a panic about Swine Flu but, let's face it, there are always bacteria viruses and flu germs around. It is wise to know and use natural and safer ways to protect ourselves and our families. What a powerful tool for protecting ourselves from germs we have with therapeutic grade essential oils. Many essential oils repel bacteria, virus, microbes, infection, fungus, are antiseptic, and a host of other things.

Dr. Valnet points out that pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria do not become resistant to essential oils as they do to modern-day synthetic antibiotic drugs. He states, "Infectious microbes do not appear to become accustomed to the essential oils as they do to the many forms of treatment using antibiotics." One reason virus and bacteria cannot mutate with the essential oils is because of the chemical constituents that make up essential oils. One essential oil can have anywhere from 200- 800 chemical constituents. It is impossible for a virus to mutate and adapt to that many chemical constituents. Drugs are made by isolating one or two constituents. A virus can easily mutate and adapt to the drug, making it useless.

Blends like Thieves and Exodus II (and the accompanying supplement Exodus) I always have on hand, along with other single oils - such as peppermint, clove, lemon,oregano, lavender, only to name a few. When illness strikes, you need to have them already on hand.

Bacteria are everywhere & some of it could be deadly. Common places that are thriving with bacteria: door knobs, elevator buttons, bathroom faucets, table tops, counter tops and the list goes on. This bacteria is spread in many ways. You pick it up whenever you touch anything.

During cold & flu season and we are exposed all kinds of flu viruses. Colds can be caused by over 100 different types of viral pathogens, and flu viruses continually mutate from year to year. This makes it difficult for you to develop immunity to these ailments.

Although many oils will protect, my number one favorite oil blend for protecting myself and my family . . .

THIEVES OIL BLEND (Order Code #3423)Thieves is a "must have" for everyone, especially during the cold and flu season. It was created from research about the thieves during the 16th century plague in England who rubbed oils all over their bodies to protect themselves while they were robbing the dead and dying. It is a proprietary blend of pure essential oils tested at Weber State University for its potent germ killing properties. Thieves was found to have a 99.96 percent kill rate against airborne bacteria.

It's very important, not only to rub oils on your body, because it increases the oxygen and increases the immune defense system, but to diffuse the oils in your home so the oils will kill aerosols, virus and bacteria. That's where I really like to encourage people to look at how they can diffuse the oils in their homes and clear up the aerosolproblems that we deal with."

Hundreds of Scientific Reports Confirm Antimicrobial Action of Essential Oils in Thieves Blend "In recent years (1987-2001) a large number of essential oils and their constituents have been investigated for their antimicrobial properties...in more than 500 reports.

Testing from Weber State University, found Thieves to have a 99.96 percent kill rate against airborne bacteria.

Highly concentrated, a drop or two works wonders.

Eliminate airborne bacteria by diffusing Thieves in your home and office. Diffuse only 10 minutes a.m. and p.m.

Essential oils of spices and herbs (Thyme, Oregano, Mint, Cinnamon, Sage and Clove) were found to possess the strongest antimicrobial properties among the many tested." (D. Kalemba; A. Kunika. Current Medicinal Chemistry. Vol. 10, No. 10. pg. 813-829. abstract.)

Save money by reducing doctor bills.

During flu season, it is important to wash your hands often and refrain from touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Many of our colds and flus can be prevented if we just do the simple task of washing your hands. I don’t mean rinsing them with water either. This means scrubbing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. Add one of the Thieves products to this and you have powerful tools for preventing illness.

Consider Thieves Spray, Thieves Foaming Hand Soap or Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier.

I also recommend a drop Thieves oil on the hands and rubbing your hands together.

Drink plenty of water - Water is the basis of all life and that includes your body. Your muscles that move your body are 75% water; your blood that transport nutrients is 82% water; your lungs that provide your oxygen are 90% water; your brain that is the control center of your body is 76% water; even your bones are 25% water.

Our health is truly dependent on the quality and quantity of the water we drink.

Healthy Diet – Of course maintaining a good healthy diet comprised of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and organic meats is another way to keep your body clean and in good working order!

NingXia Red Enhance Immunity
In a landmark preclinical study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association, researchers determined that wolfberry juice and NingXia Red provides immune-boosting benefits.

It is also important to get plenty of rest and exercise.

Protect your Family from Germs and Viruses with Thieves Oil

2009-02-12T18:59:00.004-05:00

Protect your Family from Germs and Viruses with Thieves Oil

The Story of Thieves Oil

Young Living's Thieves essential oil blend was created
based on the historical tale of four thieves in Europe who
protected themselves from the black plague with cloves,
rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing victims of
the killer disease. When captured, they were offered a
lighter sentence in exchange for their secret recipe. In
modern days, these same herbs and essential oils have
been found to be an effective barrier against topical and
airborne microorganisms.

Young Living's proprietary Thieves oil blend includes
clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon, and Eucalyptus
radiata and has been specially blended to offer the same
kind of defense as it did in the fifteenth century.

Thieves has been university tested and found to be
highly effective in supporting the immune system and
good health.

Let's face it, germs, bacteria and respiratory viruses that
surround us have never been stronger, or more
antibiotic-resistant. That's why it's more important than
ever to keep your health on alert against attacks to your
immune system.

Did You Know?

Hundreds of Scientific Reports Confirm Antimicrobial
Action of Essential Oils in Thieves Blend "In recent years
(1987-2001) a large number of essential oils and their
constituents have been investigated for their
antimicrobial properties...in more than 500 reports.

Clove oil, an ingredient in Thieves, has an ORAC score
of over 10,000,000. Clove oil is the highest rated
antioxidant in the world.

Testing from Weber State University, found Thieves to
have a 99.96 percent kill rate against airborne bacteria.

Highly concentrated, a drop or two works wonders.

Eliminate airborne bacteria by diffusing Thieves in your
home and office. Diffuse only 10 minutes a.m. and p.m.

Essential oils of spices and herbs (Thyme, Oregano,
Mint, Cinnamon, Sage and Clove) were found to possess
the strongest antimicrobial properties among the many
tested." (D. Kalemba; A. Kunika. Current Medicinal
Chemistry. Vol. 10, No. 10. pg. 813-829. abstract.)

A University of Arizona study found that office desks
harbor 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet
seat! The highest bacteria levels were found on
telephones, desks, water fountain handles, shopping cart
handles, microwave oven door handles, and computer
keyboards. Even a small area on a desk can harbor
millions of bacteria, which can cause illness, according to
the study.
- Study finds high levels of bacteria in personal office
space.
AORN Journal. May, 2002.

Put a drop of Thieves on your hands and rub together to
kill germs you picked up on doorknobs or shopping cart
handles or other surfaces.

Are you protecting yourself with Thieves?

Save money by reducing doctor bills.

That kind of health insurance is worth adding to your
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A Few Ways to Use Thieves Oil

Put 2-3 drops on a dryer sheet to freshen laundry.

Drop on stubborn adhesives, such as glue and chewing
gum, to remove from surfaces.

Drop 4-5 drops on a tissue and attach to an air vent to
freshen a hotel room.

Diffuse for 24-48 hours straight to eliminate household
mold.

Put a drop of Thieves on your hands and rub together to
kill germs you picked up on doorknobs or shopping cart
handles or other surfaces.

Internal Use Tips
Try these simple suggestions to incorporate Thieves in
the body for extra protection.

Add 2-3 drops of Thieves into an empty capsule and take
daily. Young Living offers capsules (250 CT) Product
Number 3193

Add 1-2 drops into a spoonful of Young Living's Blue
Agave.

Put 1-2 drops onto a piece of bread.

Add 1-2 drops to a glass of rice or almond milk.

Drop 1-2 drops directly onto your tongue.

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Amazing Lavender Oil

2008-10-21T17:45:00.004-04:00

Did You Know . . .

. . . that throughout history lavender has symbolized cleanliness, and that during the First World War lavender was used to dress war wounds?

. . . that as of today there are 149 lavender essential oil studies on www.PubMed.gov?

. . . that lavender plants need little to no water once it's established?

. . . that lavender essential oil has been known to possess balancing, calming and mood uplifting qualities?

Video: Using Young Living Lavender Essential Oil

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Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils

2008-10-16T12:59:00.004-04:00

Important Oils Tip!

When buying essential oils always look for labels that
state "genuine & authentic" or "Grade A." Most people think the
words, "Pure" or "100% Pure" on the label indicate the oils are
good. This is just not true. Price is usually a good
indicator of quality. I have seen lavender oil for $5.00 and
rose oil for $10.00. It takes around 5000 pounds of rose
petals to make 1 pound of rose oil. If you see rose oil for
under $100.00. It is not pure rose oil.

Much more is involved in therapeutic grade oil than just the
purity. If they are not properly distilled, they won't be
therapeutic grade. Unlike most essential oils, Young Living Essential Oils are processed at low temperature and low pressure without the use of solvents or additives in order to retain all the natural, therapeutic properties.

If you have never used therapeutic grade essential oils
or if you have been using adulterated oils...
You do NOT know their power!

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Feet Feet Oh Those Feet

2008-10-08T19:35:00.004-04:00

Have you ever done a Raindrop, just on your feet? It's marvelous!!!
I apply each one of the oils, in the sequence that I would
use in a Raindrop, mostly to the bottoms of the feet, but
using what's left on my hands to also rub the tops of the feet.
This is a miracle for tired, painful feet!!!

The sequence is: Valor, oregano, thyme, basil, wintergreen, cypress,
marjoram, peppermint, Aroma Siez, and Ortho Ease.
I use about 2 drops of oregano and thyme, and about 3 - 4 drops of each of the other oils, on each foot.
In fact, if you ever wished you could have a Raindrop (on your back), and don't have anyone nearby trained and available - give yourself a Raindrop on your own feet!
The oils go up and throughout the whole body and you'll feel wonderful.

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How To Winterize Your Home Space Naturally with Thieves Products

2008-10-07T10:58:00.003-04:00

For some people, cold weather and short days means more time spent inside. Is your inside space ready to fight unwanted micro-organisms?

Thieves Essential Oil Blend Product Line To The Rescue! Because It Has Demonstrated A 99.6% Kill Rate Of Airborne Bacteria And Scored High For Antiviral Qualities.

Thieves Household Cleaner, Thieves Wipes, and Thieves Spray are natural, safe, multifunctional, and can be used on almost any surface.

In The Kitchen
Wipe down countertops, cutting boards, and appliances with diluted of full-strength Thieves Household Cleaner. Add it to the bottom of the dishwasher as a degreaser or add it to the mop water.

In The Bathroom
Spray diluted Thieves Household Cleaner on the shower walls, shower curtains, the toilet, countertops, glass mirrors, tub, sink, and the floor. You can also mix Thieves Household Cleaner with your bath or shower gel for a cleansing, lathering liquid hand soap.

In The Bedroom
You can spray diluted Thieves Household Cleaner or Thieves Spray on your mattress, sheets, and pillows for freshness and to eliminate dust mites.

In The Laundry Room
You can add a Thieves Wipe to the dryer for fresh-smelling, anti-static laundry. Use Thieves Household Cleaner as a laundry booster and a spot treatment for clean fragrant clothes.

In The Office
Use Thieves Wipes to clean off your desk and other surfaces that are touched often, such as keyboards,mouse, phone, drawer handles and doorknobs.

For the final touch, diffuse Thieves Essential Oil Blend periodically throughout the day to purify and freshen the air in your home space or office.

Many Uses for Lemon Oil

2008-10-06T11:15:00.002-04:00

Lemon has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function. According Jean Valnet, M.D., the vaporized essence of lemon can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus aureus in two hours, and Pneumococcus bacteria within three hours. Even a 0.2% solution of lemon oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes and inactivate tuberculosis bacteria. Lemon oil has been widely used in skin care to cleanse skin and reduce wrinkles. It promotes clarity of thought and purpose, as well as health, healing, physical energy, and purification. Its fragrance is invigorating, enhancing, and warming. Lemon has been shown to have antidepressant effects in research done by Komori, et al.,1995. It may also help brighten a pale, dull complexion by removing the dead skin cells. It serves as an effective insect repellent and works well in removing gum, wood stain, oil, and grease spots.

More ideas for Lemon Essential Oil:

Use 6 drops of Lemon oil and 6 drops of Purification oil in a squirt bottle mixed with distilled water to use in the bathroom as an air freshener.
Use 1-2 drops of Lemon oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon.
Use 1 drop of Lemon oil to add flavor to baked goods or beverages.
For homemade lemonade, in a blender mix 2 drops of Lemon oil, 2 tablespoons of honey and two cups of pure water. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your own taste.
Rub a drop of Lemon oil on a corn, callous or bunion mornings and evenings.
To clean and increase the shelf life of fresh fruit, fill a bowl with cool water and 2-3 drops of Lemon oil. Drop your cleaned fruit into the water and stir. Be sure all surfaces of the fruit contact the lemon water.
Add 2-3 drops of Lemon oil to water and spray counter tops to sterilize them.
Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and a drop of Lemon oil to disinfect and kill germs.
Add a drop of Lemon oil to your dishwasher before the wash cycle.
Rub a drop of Lemon oil on your hands after using a public bathroom.
Use a paper towel soaked with several drops of Lemon oil to sanitize bathroom fixtures.
Place a drop of Lemon oil on cold sores, herpes or other mouth ulcers to lessen pain and aid in healing.
Put a drop of Lemon oil on bleeding gums caused by gingivitis or tooth extraction.
Put a drop of Lemon oil on oily skin or acne to balance sebaceous glands (oil glands).
Rub several drops of Lemon oil on cellulite to improve circulation and help eliminate waste from the cells.
Rub two drops of Lemon oil topically to clear athlete's foot.
Rub several drops of Lemon oil on varicose veins to improve circulation and relieve pressure on the veins.
Rub a drop of Lemon oil on a wart morning and night until it disappears.
Rub a drop of Lemon oil to clean a butcher's block or other cutting surfaces.
Put 10-15 drops of Lemon oil in each gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains and brighten the rug. This also leaves a fresh smell in the room.

11 Ways to Improve Your Health, Happiness, and Longevity with Essential Oils

2008-10-06T08:59:00.005-04:00

Need a better night's sleep?
Young Living's Peace and Calming or lavender on the bottom of your feet and brushed on your pillowcase before going to bed.
ImmuPro - a natural melatonin supplement for those difficult times

Dealing with pain?
PanAway, peppermint, helichrysum, Idaho Balsam Fir, Regenolone cream, frankincense, lavender, lemon, chamomile, Trauma Life, Relieve It - rub them where it hurts
Raindrop Technique Kit - all 9 oils rubbed, one at a time, on the back,
or on the site of the discomfort

Having a stressful day?
Valor - bottom of feet or a drop on one wrist and hold the other wrist to it for a few moments
Harmony - single drop over the solar plexus (above the belly button)
Joy - single drop, over the heart
White Angelica - single drop in one hand, rub hands together, and brush head, face, shoulders, arms, body, right down the legs, over the clothes, as if applying an "angelic shield"

Catching a cold or flu?
Thieves oil blend in capsules, and add 2-3 drops of oregano to it, before sealing

Sinus trouble?
Put a drop of peppermint oil in one hand, rub hands together, and cup over nose, and breathe deeply.

Bronchial trouble?
RC and Raven - RC chest and back, Raven bottom of the feet, several times a day. Next day switch - Raven chest and back, RC bottom of the feet, several times a day. Next day, switch back go back and forth, day by day until you get the results you want.

Need more stamina and energy?
MultiGreens (supplement) and Ningxia Red juice every day Peppermint on the body or diffused in the room.

Does your immune system need help?
Get more sleep, drink plenty of water, and: Longevity, Inner Defense, ImmuPro, Exodus, Cleansing Trio, (all supplements), ImmuPower (oil blend), Ningxia Red (juice)

Would you like enhanced clarity of thought?
Frankincense, peppermint, Clarity, Brain Power, vetiver

Need to enhance you financial well-being?
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Other oils to enhance your life:
Abundance, Highest Potential, Magnify Your Purpose, Joy, tangerine, Forgiveness, Dream Catcher, rose

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Essential Oils First Aid Kit

2008-10-05T12:35:00.004-04:00

The Essential Oils First Aid Kit by Melodie Kantner

Essential oils can be very helpful in any number of emergencies. Many people only think of essential oils as a pretty smell or a natural perfume. Essential oils are so much more. Many Essential Oils repel virus, bacteria, and other microbes and have antiseptic properties.

If you have essential oils in your home and are not using them in your first aid kit, you are missing a powerful tool that could help you in all kinds of situations.

By "First Aid Kit," I mean oils kept on hand for various types of emergencies. They could be on a shelf in the bathroom, in the medicine cabinet, on your night table, in a basket, in a special oils cupboard, in an oils pouch in your purse or as in my case, all of the above.

Your choices for emergency oils might be very different from mine. There are so many possibilities and everyone is different in what they prefer to use. For example, cuts and scrapes - there are many oils that you could choose to clean and disinfect the wound. Some choices could be: lavender,lemon, Melrose, melaleuca alternifolia (commonly called teatree oil), or many others.

Several oils I will always keep well stocked for whatever emergency might come up: lavender, peppermint, Valor, Trauma Life, PanAway, Thieves, Peace & Calming, Christmas Spirit,Joy, Purification, lemon, helichrysum and Melrose. I have many others I like to keep on hand but these are the ones I make sure I never run out of.

If I could only use three oils, I would choose lavender, peppermint and Valor. Thankfully I have many more than three.

Note: The first 7 of the oils on my list are in Young Living's Essential 7 Kit. Product #3120

LAVENDER - is the most "universal" oil. (When in doubt, use lavender.) It's antiseptic, analgesic, sedative,anti-inflammatory.

Burns & Sunburns - Apply lavender oil to a burn and experience almost immediate relief. Also use it to cleanse & soothe cuts or scrapes.

Other uses for lavender: to calm and relax, anti-stress, anti-depression, insomnia (just inhale), headaches, PMS,poison ivy and poison oak.

LEMON - Has antiseptic qualities, Mood uplifting - Lemon is beneficial for anxiety and promotes a sense of well being.

Sore Throat - Mix 1 drop lemon in half glass of warm water. Mix well then gargle.

Disinfecting - Use a drop of lemon to disinfect your hands after using public restrooms.

Lemon also works well in removing gum, oil and grease spots. Mix a drop in a teaspoon of water & wipe the kitchen counter to kill bacteria (makes the kitchen smell fresh too). Put a couple drops in drinking water to purify.

NOTE: Citrus oils are photosensitizing, so avoid applying to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or UV light.

PEPPERMINT - I always have at least 2, usually 3 bottles of peppermint. One on my night table, one in the kitchen and one goes everywhere with me in my purse. I use it for headaches, nausea, motion sickness. For a headache, I put a drop on my forehead and temples. Don't get any in your eyes. You can also make a compress using a washcloth dipped in a bowl of ice water to which a few drops of peppermint oil have been added. Squeeze out the water then lay the cloth across the forehead. Renew the compress often.

For nausea I put a drop on my tongue. If I ate something that didn't agree with me, I put 2 drops in water and drink it.

Pain Relief - If you bump or bruise yourself, use peppermint to relieve the pain. Put a drop on the area.

PANAWAY - Gary Young created PanAway as a result of an injury in which he severely tore the ligaments in his leg. PanAway is a blend of birch, which has an active principle similar to cortisone; clove, which contains eugenol, used synthetically by dentists to numb gums; peppermint, calming for nerves; and helichrysum, soothing to localized discomfort. Many people have had relief from arthritis symptoms, sports injuries, sprains, muscle spasms, bumps and bruises.

Apply on location for muscles, cramps, bruises, compress on the spine and Vita Flex points on the feet.

Headache - Rub a couple drops of PanAway on the back of the neck, on temples or forehead, inhale. Create a soothing compress by rubbing 1-3 drops of PanAway on location, cover with a warm cloth. Leave for 30 minutes.

JOY - I always keep several different anti depression oils around. Joy and Christmas Spirit are my 2 "MUST HAVE" anti-depression oils.

Diffuse, put in bath water, over the heart, on wrists, neck,as a compress and dilute with V-6 Mixing Oil for full body massage.

NOTE: Joy has citrus oils in it. Citrus oils are photosensitizing, so avoid applying to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or UV light.

PURIFICATION helps to purify the air. It neutralizes mildew, cigarette smoke, poison from insect bites such as spiders, bees, hornets, wasps, and noxious odors found in homes, offices and other confined areas. Diffuse, apply topically to disinfect, put on cotton balls to place in air vents of home, car, hotel room, office, etc. It has been said to repel bugs, insects and mice.

Insect Bites, Cuts & Scrapes - Apply to the skin to cleanse the area. Purification may help neutralize poison from spiders, bees, hornets & wasps. Insect Repellant - Mix with carrier oil and rub on skin or mix with water in a spray bottle. Shake well before using. Spray on skin before going outside.

PEACE AND CALMING promotes relaxation and a sense of peace after a stressful day. When diffused in the home, it may help calm overactive and hard-to-manage children. Diffuse, wear as a perfume, apply on bottom of the feet.

This blend has been used to reduce depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia.

Peace & Calming along with Mineral Essence may be a healthy alternative to Ritalin.

NOTE: Peace & Calming has citrus oils in it. Citrus oils are photosensitizing, so avoid applying to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or UV light.

VALOR - This is one of my favorite oil blends. Valor has often been called, "Chiropractor in a Bottle." If you haven't experienced it yet, you are missing something really great. I used to do an inventory job where I would wear one of those computer keypads strapped around my hip. My back was always twisted from reaching forward with my left hand to count and entering the numbers on the keypad at my hand at my right side. When I would get home my back would be very sore. For back pain I rub Valor on the bottom of my feet on the reflexology spine points. Within minutes my back feels better. You can also have someone rub it on your back, but usually the feet is all I need.

Valor is also good for balancing the electrical energies of the body. It is the first oil used in the Raindrop Technique. It is wonderful for massage therapists. Use it on the feet first. Let it work for 5-10 minutes before you start the massage, then massage 5 or 6 drops into the back. On the emotional level it helps with courage, strength and confidence.

MELROSE - has antiseptic properties when used topically for cleansing cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes and stressed tissue. It may also help prevent microbial growth. Melrose also helps dispel odors.

THIEVES - I keep this one around protect my family from colds,viruses, etc. It was created from research about the thieves during the 16th century plague in England who rubbed oils all over their bodies to protect themselves while they were robbing the dead and dying. It is a proprietary blend of pure essential oils tested at Weber State University for its potent antimicrobial properties. Thieves was found to have a 99.96 percent kill rate against airborne bacteria.

TRAUMA LIFE - May help release buried emotional trauma as well as upsets such as accidents, the death of a loved one, assault, abuse, etc. This blend of calming, grounding essential oils can help purge stress and uproot traumas that cause fatigue, anger, restlessness and a weakened immune response.

HELICHRYSUM - I just used this oil a couple nights ago night to stop the bleeding when I ripped a scab off an old wound that hadn't healed yet. Part of it was sticking up so I just had to give it a tug.

These are a few oils that one might put in a first aid kit. If you have the Essential Oils Desk Reference, you can look up the oils you have and see how to use them or what oils you may want to add to your emergency arsenal.