Thieves is a well known blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Rosemary, Lemon, and Eucalyptus. These oils all support healthy immune function but blended together they are unbeatable! This blend  is called Thieves because during the Black Plague of the 14th century, which ravaged 1/3 of Europe, groups of robbers wore masks filled with these highly antimicrobial herbs and oils to keep themselves alive while stealing from the bodies of dead and the dying. When they were captured they divulged their secret of survival.

Each of these oils in the Thieves blend promotes healthy cardiovascular, respiratory function and supports healthy immune response.  You should diffuse Thieves in your home, your diffuser necklace and in your car or anywhere you spend time in an enclosed space.  There is no easier way to get these life giving molecules into the atmosphere strengthening anyone who is inhaling them. Be sure to follow the instructions on how to set up your diffuser that comes with your starter kit.  Don’t let this vital appliance sit in the box, USE IT!  It will change your life.

My mother was bed ridden for a few years and I kept a diffuser with Thieves emitting these powerful molecules next to her bed 24/7. Even though she was stationary and people would visit her with their runny noses and coughs, she never got succumbed to the ravages of upper respiratory infections .  It was a miracle. I know teachers in elementary schools that keep Thieves diffusing in the classroom and they report that fewer students experience cold-like symptoms throughout the winter months.

My sons carry Thieves spray whenever they travel and use it preventatively. When the feel the slight onset of symptoms like a scratchy throat, they spray a squirt into their mouth.  It strengthens the invisible protective shield that envelopes our bodies and keeps germs out.  And it smells wonderful, is non toxic, eco friendly, and biodegradable.   I keep a Thieves spray bottle in my purse to disinfect grocery cart handles, public restroom door handles (dilute 17-24 drops of the oil to 2 ounces of water in a glass Boston-round spray bottle)… It is a powerful way to prevent disease.

Thieves can be found in many of Young Living’s most popular products, and is safe, natural alternative to use in your home and to protect your surroundings. We use Young Living’s Thieves Household Cleaner for all our cleaning needs.  It makes me feel healthier during and after cleaning with Thieves and my house sparkles and smells wonderful.  Toxic free is a must.   I never want to be without this oil blend or the Thieves cleaner.

Lemon

Lemon essential oil includes the naturally occurring constituent d limonene, an antioxidant that has been linked to healthy immune system function. Lemon oil has a high vitamin content, which is wonderful in supporting the body’s immune system. It further stimulates white blood cells, thus increasing your ability to fight off diseases.  Lemon oil also helps assist the body with healthy circulation processes. This oil is also calming in nature (*stress depletes the body’s immune response)and therefore helps in removing mental fatigue, exhaustion, nervousness and nervous tension. It has the ability to refresh the mind by creating a positive mindset and removing negative emotions.  I drink it in my water everyday.  Simply add a tiny blob of honey on the bottom of a glass mason jar add 3-6 drops of Lemon essential oil, add a tiny bit of warm water to mix it up and fill the jar with water.  The honey helps to emulsify the oil in the water since water and oil do not mix.  It tastes wonderful and is so detoxifying to our overburdened livers.  I find that I stay hydrated really well because I love the taste of citrus oils in my water.  Hydration is a major key to health. Dehydration is linked to every dis-ease.

Another way I apply Lemon is ‘neat’ (undiluted), one drop over my liver which is on the ride side of our bodies just under the rib cage.  I keep a Lemon YLEO bottle on my bathroom sink and apply that every morning before getting dressed.  So simple and yet so profound.

Frankincense

Frankincense is a very valuable and sought after oil. In ancient times, it was considered more valuable than gold.  Only those that had great wealth and abundance could possess it. Research shows that when inhaling Frankincense, it helps stimulate the olfactory receptors and activate regions in the brain’s limbic system associated with memory, emotion, and state of mind. The Egyptians claimed that it was good for everything from head to foot.  Frankincense is mentioned 27 times in the Bible and is most remembered as a priceless gift from the Wise men to baby Jesus.

“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him:

and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts;

gold, and frankincense and myrrh.”

Matthew 2:11

Digestive Health

One of the MAJOR Players in keeping a healthy, happy immune system is DIGESTIVE Health!

Did you know?

• Did you know that 70% of your immune system is based on your digestive health? So, if you have poor digestion it could be an indicator of poor immune health or you may have an autoimmune response. where in presents itself in other ways.
• Did you know that you have 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds of bacteria in your digestive system that help to make vitamins, protect you against infection, and run your metabolism. Collectively this is called you micro biome.
• Did you know that you have 100 times more DNA in your micro biome than the cells in your body. The DNA in your cells and your micro biome talk to each other.

The food you eat, what you put on your body, what you use on your body will nourish your cells. It is incredibly important when thinking through the products that you use and the foods that you eat and put inside of your body as well as what you apply to the outside of your body.

Products that are extremely helpful in keeping your micro biome healthy all winter long are digestive enzymes such as Essentialzymes­4. Enzymes help to break down the food that we eat. Hydrochloric acid and bile are essential in the process of digestion, Essentialzymes4 has hydrochloric acid in the formulation.  A good probiotic is also KEY to good health in the winter time. Young Living carries a Life 9 Probiotic this replenishes the good flora back in our digestive tract. Not all probiotics are the same you’ll want a high quality probiotic, I trust Young Living, they do everything with such thorough science and research and excellence. Making fermented foods, water kefirs or kombucha is another way to balance gut flora and assist in digestion. Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” Digestion and gut health is such an important topic that I plant on writing a blog on all the ways to support digestive health and include more tips and products that Young Living offers to help us in this all important aspect of our wellbeing.  The three oils in the PSK (Premium Starter Kit) that support Digestion are: DiGize, Peppermint and Copaiba.

DIGIZE

This Young Living oil is a blend of: Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli.  We call it the stinky wonder.  I have gotten more people sold on the importance and power of essential oils with this oil than any other.  The results are nothing short of spectacular.  Because it smells so unappealing I recommend putting it on the bottom of your feet over the reflexology points for colon or stomach, or putting it in a vegetable capsule with added olive oil and taking it with food so you aren’t burping it up. You can also put a drop in a spoonful of honey to take it internally.  Hangovers…Montezumas’s revenge…indigestion…food poisoning…plugged up…anything related to digestion and DiGize is the answer….so worth the unfortunate aroma.  I would NEVER diffuse this oil!  Don’t leave home without it, especially if you are traveling to Mexico!

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Outside the box

Young Living creates many oil infused supplements, nutritional products, skin care and personal care products, a toxic free makeup line called, Savvy Minerals, pet care, baby and kid products for raising healthy kids, health inducing cleaning products.  They are most renowned for the purity of their therapeutic grade essential oils 102 single oils and 84 blends.  Many of these support immune health as well but I wanted to help you appreciate the items in your Premium Starter Kit and how they can be used daily to keep you living your best life now.