Essential Oils

Conifer Tree Oils Stop The Crazies

Liz James · September 13, 2023 ·

Wednesday PSA

For the nerdy inclined

, here’s an interesting study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00226-023-01490-6 (Title: Utilization of essential oils mainly from Cupressaceae trees in the work environment creates a psychophysiological stress-relieving effect. )

Recap:

Study results suggest that certain conifer tree oils may help calm the crazy.

Inhaling our “fir” friends may be beneficial in helping the body’s relaxation response. (We live way too often in the fight,

flight,

or freeze

state of mind.)

Pro Tip: If the rest of your office (or home) tends to lean toward the cray cray meter, consider diffusing the situation.

xoxo~ liz

#ThanksYL

#appreciatingtrees

#BYOHD

#TakeChargeOfYourHealth

#takechargeofyourenvironment

Young Living’s September Free Gifts

Liz James · September 1, 2023 ·

Kicking off September

ya’ll! Can you believe we are already well into the second half of 2023? In addition to

football and

falling leaves, Fall always brings an uptick of unwell days in households everywhere. Thankfully, WE HAVE TOOLS!

Since you are here…. you have access to them, and this month some of the best wellness tools are FREE with qualifying purchase.

Orange Vitality: Orange

is such an amazingly charming secret weapon. Sure, it smells amazing, but pretty is as pretty does. It offers digestive support and immune support (among many other things. Don’t forget to check out the scientific research

available on the Young Living website. A quick peek there on orange revealed 6 studies (there’s way more than that out there in Pubmed should you really want to dive deeply).

Thieves Chest Rub: I’ll just say this….. It’s silly not to take advantage of this freebie right now, because when the

hits the airways, you want ALL the tools handy right then right now. Thieves Chest Rub (on the chest, back, and/or bottoms of feet) is a massive game changer. You’ll pat yourself on the back for getting this freebie before you actually need it.

Nutmeg: Now, you might be thinking…. what can I use nutmeg for besides making some killer fall recipes?

Nutmeg supports cognitive

and immune function. A lesser-known fact (we should all do a challenge and try using it this way for a month)…… nutmeg may be useful for people who tend to wake up too early

or in

the middle of the night!

I’m excited to try this for a month before bedtime and see if I notice a change in my own sleep patterns!

Just like Thieves Chest Rub, when the proverbial poop hits the oscillator, you need tools on hand STAT. Raven is one you need on the bench to run in and play. It plays well with its teammates. There are some great study articles on the YL website (go look!). Here’s a peek at a few titles for the nerdly inclined like me

“Suppression of inflammatory and infection responses in lung macrophages….”

“Effect of eucalyptus oil inhalation on pain and inflammatory responses after total knee replacement: a randomized clinical trial”

I might just be most excited about the FREE NingXia Greens as this month’s freebie. We’ve been drinking it regularly since it was introduced last year. (My favorite power drink is NingXia Greens + YL Inner Beauty Collagen + NingXia Red + Zyng

). The NingXia Greens is a daily dose of 60+ fruits, vegetables, herbs, algae, and mushrooms. I challenge you to find a better way to get all that micronutrient-dense, digestive and immune-supportive help in a single supplement. This is a supplement that has been on my order every single month since it was introduced….. but not this month since we will be getting it for free

. (and that YL-branded glass is pretty cute too!)

Did you learn something new in this post about a product you thought you knew? What are you most interested in trying for the first time or using in a different way than you might have used in the past?

Happy Game Day!

xoxo~ liz

August Young Living Freebies

Liz James · August 1, 2023 ·

When I was little, summer seemed to whiz by (and that was back when school started back around Labor Day week!)….. nowadays, it’s a blink and a nod, and kids (at least in our area) start back to school next week. Can you believe it? Happy August friends!

Here’s the scoop on the gift-with-purchase goodness to start the month off right!

Ginger vitality: I don’t recall seeing this one as a freebie before, and if it’s not one in your arsenal/wellness tool bag

, let’s chat for a sec. Ginger, first and foremost calms queasy stomachs….. A drop or two in hot water for Ginger tea……. sneak it into lunch boxes in the form of healthy gingersnap cookies (lots of recipes out there…. add a little extra oomph with a few drops of Ginger to the batter

. Fragrance-wise…. did you know that the aroma of ginger is historically known to promote feelings of courage? Makes sense, right?…. A queasy stomach often results from fretting about something (like a new school year situation)

Lemon is great for 101 different things…. while it actually has stomach-calming properties too, it’s also a key ingredient to our “world famous

” LLPC recipe…… if you struggle with seasonal sniffles and aren’t familiar with this favorite, ask a WiW old timer…. it’s the best for making things right! It’s also key in helping the lymphatic system function more optimally too.

Life 9: I can speak for hours on the benefits of a great probiotic’s effects on gut health. All probiotics are NOT created equally…… if you’ve never used Life 9 before, I challenge you to get it for free this month, and then take it daily for 30 days. In fact, I double-dog dare ya! See if you don’t feel the difference. Remember, good gut bacteria (as is your pooping ability) largely regulate your immune system. If you struggle with either of these (or heck, if you struggle with emotions that tend to upset the gut, oftentimes, getting a good gut balance, often straightens those things out too!)The best thing about free stuff is that you can try it for free and decide if it fits your healthy journey well. I’ll say this tho….. those of us who know Life9 intimately

use it daily!

Plus, it comes with that cute little supplement case!

Finally, MultiGreens! Is this a regular for you already? I tend to alternate between MultiGreens and NingXia Greens (love them both…. NRG is a powder and MG is a capsule and they are different products, but they are both VERY green

). So many people (big and little peeps alike) don’t get enough “greens” in their diet (Green M&M’s or green gummy worms don’t count….. in fact, that’s all the more reason to get the good greens into your day!) MultiGreens allows you to “get the greens in” and thereby helps your thyroid, nervous, and circulatory systems in ways your body may be telling you you’ve been missing them (are you reading your body’s clues?). Never tried it? This is another tool you’ll get to try for free!

Happy August friends! Which freebie are you most excited to get?

xoxo~ liz

Liz James · July 15, 2023 ·

We’re wrapping up Young Living Convention 2023 in Salt Lake City! Other than a hacked credit card (mine

), it’s been a most excellent time spent with friends who are family (and each year as I meet and make new friends, my family just gets bigger and bigger

, just like yours will too!). I have hugged soooooo many necks (it’s been amazing seeing so many of you in person! My heart is very full. )

Here’s a recap of the new products, which have been for sale to Convention Ticket holders these last few days, and will be available to everyone tomorrow (Monday….. tho I’m not sure what time the actual release is. I’ll edit the post if I can find the information.)

Which product(s) are you most interested in?

https://goodmedicine.info/3741-2/

Young Living’s June extras

Liz James · June 1, 2023 ·

Happy June friends! My heart did a little pitter-patter when I saw this month’s gift with purchase. Almost exactly 10 years ago, Sulfurzyme was a YL freebie for the month, and it literally changed my life. I CANNOT wait for you to have the same free (ah-ha!) opportunity I had. I’ll get to the rest of my Sulfurzyme story here in a little bit….. but first, let’s talk about how the rest of this month’s freebies may benefit you!

10 extra points for Loyalty Orders 100PV and over. Remember, this is literally like getting 10$ back on your order (in addition to the 10%, 20%, or 25% you are already getting back in points). For example, you’ve been a Loyalty Rewards subscriber for 4 months now…. you qualify for 20% back on your order. If you purchase 200PV worth of products, you’ll get 40$ +10$ worth of points back (to use on more products for free!).
Roll On bottle Trio…… Are you making roller bottles, or do you tend to use your oils “neat” (undiluted)? A little oil goes a loooong way, and in most cases (with a few exceptions) you will get more bang for your buck by using your oils diluted with a quality carrier oil. Other advantages to diluting oils (or using a roller bottle)…..ease of use… so much easier to roll than drip! when you dilute with a quality carrier oil, you are slowing down the evaporation rate of the oil, effectively creating an “extended-release” version of your oil of choice. when you dilute, you are able to create a less potent version for sensitive skin situations (this includes little kids and elder skin).
Purification is a house favorite, especially in seasons where there are biting bugs . It’s a blend of 6 oils that both repel bugs and also create an environment for healthy healing soothing support of bites and stings! Use those roller bottles you’re getting for free and add them to your “on the go” first aid kit. I keep one in my purse all year long. Bonus points…. Purification is also really good at neutralizing odors (eg: put a few drops in stinky sweaty shoes ).
Bergamot is happy in a bottle. If you are a tea drinker, you might recognize bergamot as the distinctive flavor of Earl Grey Tea. It has some pretty significant mood-lifting qualities…… if this is something that appeals to you, this freebie opportunity would be a great chance to try diffusing bergamot daily for a solid month. Keep a journal on your emotions…. you just never know what you might discover! (NOTE: Bergamot is one of those oils that may cause photosensitivity…. so if you apply it to the skin, make sure it’s an area that won’t see the sun’s summer rays!)
Sulfurzyme tho….. If I could give everyone the gift of Sulfurzyme, I would! When it was a freebie 10 years ago, I didn’t know a thing about it, but it was free…. so I thought, “What the heck”, I’m going to try it. Sulfurzyme is the friend of pretty much anyone who has chronic inflammation. In my case, I lived with a VERY inflamed bladder…. which meant I felt like I had to pee constantly. I had already changed my diet, and that helped by about 50%. Still, getting up several times a night to go to the bathroom (again, my story was inflammation) was really cramping my sleep style. It took about 3-4 weeks to fully kick in, but the effects have been incredible for me….. literally life-changing! Since then, I’ve had a pretty severe accident and was told by my surgeon that I would probably have pain and walk with a limp for the rest of my life. Granted, I eat right, move/exercise daily, stay well hydrated… all the things…. AND I take BLM (another YL product for bone, ligament, and muscle support), and I have no pain (or limping) on any given day. We have tools ya’ll! I have been praying that they would give Sulfurzyme as a freebie again for years….. people just need the opportunity to try it. I personally take 2 capsules twice a day….. and a bottle taken that way will last 75 days (2 1/2 months)….. it’s probably one of the most economical wellness tools out there when it comes to healthy inflammation support.

Enjoy your day and Happy June friends!

xoxo~ liz