Do It Yourself—Bug Spray

April showers bring May flowers! Spring is also the time when insects and bugs begin to multiply at astounding levels and pester any early evening plans in the fresh air. If you’re anything like me, then you are also certain that mosquitoes and other biting insects are out to get you and may keep you indoors instead of enjoying the pleasant weather outside. Bugs should not keep us from a walk around the park or neighborhood, a relaxing getaway at your favorite fishing hole, or enjoying a barbeque with family and friends. Before you get to the point of banishing yourself...

Giveaway Winners

Over the past few months, we have had blog giveaways for Idaho blue spruce, Idaho balsam fir, Sacred Angel™, and Stress Away™. So once again, it is time to announce our winners. Read the winning comments below. Idaho Blue Spruce Winners “We want to be part of the Winter Harvest. We are trying to square up care for our kids, and then my wife and I are ready to go!” —Brian Black, Fort Worth, TX  “Thank you, Young Living, for bringing this amazing oil to us. My family does a lot of hiking in the mountains, and we are always amazed when we reach a certain altitude...

Part 2, The Adventure of Learning and Us...

In part 1 of this blog entry, we discussed different models of using essential oils and finding the model that best fits your needs. Your situation and desired result will determine the essential oil and application method you choose. However, the simplest way to use an essential oil is to put a few drops in your hands (dilute if necessary), rub clockwise a few times, inhale, and then apply to your neck, feet, or other desired location. Here is a list of a few of Young Living’s most popular essential oils and blends, along with some ideas on how to incorporate them into...

Part 1, The Adventure of Learning and Us...

Using pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils is more than just a moment of aromatherapy. It is a way of using the amazing gifts nature has given us to safely and effectively support the body’s natural processes. Essential oils offer a natural way to experience these powerful benefits without needing an extensive education. Here are a few basic guidelines to be aware of before starting your experience with essential oils: Everyone’s experience and response to the oils will vary depending on individual constitution and state of balance in the body. You may respond...

Expanding the Use of Stress Away

The Young Living product development team is excited to announce that the proprietary blend of Stress Away™ is now available in a 15-ml bottle. Why, you ask? Because the therapeutic benefits in Stress Away expand beyond its traditional use of topical application. With the new 15-ml bottle, the rigors of daily activities can be soothed with the unique, stress-relieving combination of pure, therapeutic-grade lime and vanilla essential oils through your diffuser or internal consumption as a dietary supplement. These new options with Stress Away allow the constituents in...