I never make a product for a profit; I make it for a purpose.
Gary Young, founder of Young Living
During the spring of 2018, my sister-and-law introduced me to the world of essential oils. I have always loved fragrances and candles (and have a few stories to tell of candles “spreading their love” by catching nearby things on fire!), and even had incense and wax melts to induce an atmosphere in my home. Tie that together with my love of science, and I don’t know what took my so long! Since my college courses that introduced me to the love of nature, and working toward identifying every plant, animal, flower, tree, even bug, that I see, I have loved walking in the woods, smelling the flowers, and even tried my hand at growing my own herbs and garden for cooking. Never, however, had I considered trying to use plants to improve wellness, beyond eating my daily fruits and vegetables.
Then, the visit to see family. My 5 year old drama queen stepped on a bee, and I knew the tears and wails would last at least a half-hour. But then, my dear sis brought out the lavender oil, and rubbed it on my daughter’s sting. I suppressed my eyeroll, and asked for ice, but by the time the ice arrived, my little queen was quiet! Whether it was the pretty smell, the novelty of something new, or instant relief, I did not care – it did the trick! I knew I needed that little bottle in my arsenal, and thus began my journey with oils!
Sis only used Young Living Essential Oils, and later that afternoon had me flavor my water with lemon oil – such a treat! I began to research different oil company’s, as money is tight, and it seemed there were lots of cheaper options online. However, after reading up on Young Living’s Seed to Seal promise, their commitment to sustainability, their ongoing charitable work and the life story of Gary Young, I knew the quality from Young Living would exceed all others, so I signed up! After signing up, I started to accrue rewards for my orders, which I could turn around and use to get more products (for free), as well as receiving free promotional oils with each order every month (Essential Rewards)! What I thought would be paying more for quality, ended up with my ability to purchase truly pure essential oils and targeted supplements for prices equivalent to elsewhere, through a company I believe in, support and trust! Now, my entire family uses oils to support wellness, my diffuser fills our home with healthy aromas not linked with hydrocarbons or petroleum byproducts (and I won’t burn my house down!), and we clean entirely with the plant-based Thieves cleaner! We have gone through our home and “ditched” the chemical-based products as much as possible, to “switch” to natural, plant-based products !
So, how has it gone? This past winter has been the first winter that I have not taken any of my three children to the doctor!!! Woo Hoo!!! In addition, I ususally spend the winter with one cold or respiratory illness after the next…not so this winter!!! Is it because we have started using essential oils? Who can say? One winter? Could be coincidence! BUT, might not be! You better believe we will try round two this next winter and see what happens! Y’all, I really do feel a difference in my family. We are healthier, because we are reducing our exposure to harmful chemicals. Just look some of them up, right now! Do a Google search on side effects: sodium laurel sulfate, propylene glycol, phthalates, parabens, triclosan (hand sanitizer), fragrance, benzone (sunscreen), formaldehyde (air fresheners).
To get more information, go to youngliving.com, and read up on them. Think about supporting things like headaches or fatigue with essential oils to avoid taxing your liver with NSAIDs. Ancient people groups used plants medicinally, spiritually, for cooking and for emotional support. They grow all around us, originally provided by God for our use; not just to stop and smell, but to USE! Let me encourage you to give it a try for 3 months. Find a group where you can get support, have your questions answered, and help you get started. I belong to Oily Families, a wonderful group of folks from all walks of life, including doctors! And she was a non-believer until she gave it a try! If you’d like more information about Young Living, or being a part of Oily Families, shoot me an email on the contact page. If you’re ready to sign up, click below and you will automatically become part of the Oily Family!
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