HealthiaCynthia

Essentially, Christmas Shopping

Filed under: Health & Wellness, Essential Oils, EO Antidepressants, Emotional Wellbeing, NingXia Red, Young Living by healthiacynthia on December 9, 2007 2:35 am

It seems to me that every year the Young Living Holiday Collection is better than it was the year previously. This year they seem to have outstripped all the years that have come before. Check it out below, and go to Diffusing Life to order. The prices are pretty decent, too, especially for those with a strong Canadian dollar! —————————————————————————–

Essence of the Season™ Item no. 3118 / whsl . $56.75 / pref. cust. $65.71 / retail $74.67 + Myrrh (5 ml) + Frankincense (5 ml) + Christmas Spirit™ (5 ml) + Frankincense Resin + Myrrh Resin —————————————————————————–

Holiday Oil Collection Item no. 4453 / whsl . $129.75 / pref. cust. $150.24 / retai l $170.72 $20 savings! + Christmas Spirit™ (5 ml) + Evergreen Essence™ (5 ml) + Joy™ (5 ml) + Frankincense (5 ml) + Myrrh (5 ml) + Palo Santo (5 ml) + Orange (5 ml) + Peppermint (5 ml) + Cassia (5 ml) ——————————————————————————

Relax and Renew Bath Set Item no. 4451 / whsl . $33.75 / pref. cust. $39.08 / retail $44.41 + Bath & Shower Gel Base + Mixing Bottle (4 oz.) free! + Grapefruit (5 ml) + Lavender (5 ml) + Peace & Calming® (5 ml) ——————————————————————————-

Skin Repair Kit ~for dry skin Item no. 4461 whsl . $107.00 pref. cust. $123.89 retail $140.79 ~for oily skin Item no. 4462 whsl . $107.00 pref. cust. $123.89 retail $140.79 ~for acne-prone skin Item no. 4460 whsl . $107.00 pref. cust. $123.89 retail $140.79 + A•R•T® Day Activator (1 f l . oz.) + A•R•T® Night Reconstructor (1 f l . oz.) + Essential Beauty™ Serum (15 ml) free! ————————————————————————– Holiday Diffusing Trio ~silver item no. 4447 whsl . $99.75 / pref. cust. $115.50 retail $131.25 ~green item no. 4446 whsl . $99.75 / pref. cust. $115.50 retail $131.25 ~bronze item no. 4445 whsl . $99.75 / pref. cust. $115.50 retail $131.25 ~limited-edition red item no. 4444 whsl . $99.75 / pref. cust. $115.50 retail $131.25 + Essential Oil Diffuser + Christmas Spirit™ (5 ml) free! + Evergreen Essence™ (5 ml) free! + Purification® (5 ml) free! —————————————————————————–

Soothing Massage Collection Item no. 4450 / whsl . $35.00 / pref. cust. $40.53 / retail $46.05 + Peppermint (5 ml) + Lavender (5 ml) + Ortho Ease™ Massage Oil (3.85 fl . oz.) + Young Living Massager free! ——————————————————————————

Thieves Hand Care Kit Item no. 4452 / whsl . $25.00 / pref. cust. $28.95 / retail $32.89 + Thieves Foaming Hand Soap (8 f l . oz.) + 3 Thieves Waterless Hand Purifiers (1 f l . oz. each) + Thieves leashable ——————————————————————————-

Cooking Essentials Gift Set Item no. 4454 / whsl . $45.00 / pref. cust. $52.11 / retail $59.21 + Orange (5 ml) + Lemon (5 ml) + Blue Agave (8 f l . oz.) + Young Living Apron + Young Living Cookbook (new!) ——————————————————————————–

Stocking Suggestions A~ Essential Oil Terra-cotta Pendant Item no. 4405 (leaf) Item no. 4406 (flower) whsl . $7.00 / pref. cust. $8.11 / retail $9.21 B~ Essential Oil Leashable Tan Item no. 4373 Lavender Item no. 4374 whsl . $3.00 / pref. cust. $3.47 / retail $3.95 C~ Young Living Blender Bottle Item no. 4609 whsl . $6.00 / pref. cust. $6.95 / retail $7.89 D~ Young Living fleece blanket (50" x 60") Navy Item no. 4443 Charcoal Item no. 4442 whsl . $13.00 / pref. cust. $15.05 / retail $17.11 E~ Young Living Gift Certificate Item no. 4499 $25.00 ———————————————————————————-

Revitalize with Red Item no. 4455 / whsl . $49.50 / pref. cust. $57.32 / retail $65.13 / pv 39.50 + NingXia Red (1 liter) + 4 NingXia Red shot glasses ——————————————————————————– Fragrant Christmas Blessings! Cynthia Zirkwitz Young Living Independent Distributor #607652 Diffusing Life


Latest from Young Living

Filed under: Essential Oils, EO Antidepressants, Emotional Wellbeing, Start Living, NingXia Red, Young Living by healthiacynthia on October 7, 2007 8:43 am

From the latest Young Living Newsletter (receive the newsletter when you purchase YL products):

Experience the Newest Products of 2007


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Discover the benefits of the exciting new additions to our premium product line, which were launched at this year's convention: Life 5, a hi-potency probiotic; True Source, a daily whole food multi-nutrient; Inner Defense softgels for total system protection; and Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier for clean hands anytime, anywhere.

Inner Defense™

If your body isn't working according to its optimal capacity, it's time to get Inner Defense. As one of Young Living's newest products, Inner Defense is designed to strengthen and support the immune system by protecting bioterrain and energizing systemic defenses.*

Inner Defense utilizes Young Living's oregano, thyme, and Thieves essential oil blend to create an unfriendly environment for yeast and fungus. This results in improved digestion, a stronger respiratory system, and helps stave off winter-time discomforts.*

Rich in the powerful constituents thymol, carvacrol, and eugenol, Inner Defense is the answer to better health and well-being. Don't let a poor diet, sleep deprivation, or a stressed body system get you down. Get Inner Defense!

Testimonial from Annette Chaffee:
“I came back from convention with all my wonderful new products and walked into an office full of sick people. I decided to put Inner Defense to the test. I first sprayed a mist of hydrogen peroxide in my ears then followed it with one of the Inner Defense capsules and a big glass of water.

I promise you, within about forty-five minutes, my fears were gone. I felt completely fine, whereas before lunch I was really concerned that I might have to go home. If you haven't heard yet about Inner Defense, think Thieves, thyme, oregano, and citronella in a capsule. This is a powerful capsule.”

For more information on Inner Defense, as well as each of Young Living's great new products, visit Diffusing Life These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Convention Feedback

What were your favorite things about convention? We want to know! Send an e-mail to editor@youngliving.com and tell us what you liked, what you loved, and what you absolutely enjoyed!

Please be aware that by sending us your feedback, you are granting Young Living permission to publish and post it on the Internet, as well as edit for length, content, and mechanics.

Sales Tax Policy Update

Effective November 1, 2007, Young Living will update its current sales tax assessment on distributor purchases shipping within the United States and Canada. To reflect tax rules specific to individual states and provinces, sales tax on taxable items will be calculated based on retail values. For more information, visit www.youngliving.us and click on “Sales Tax Policy Update.”

Young Living Lavender Farm Updates

The Young Living Lavender Farm is excited to share with you the latest news, tips, and events happening in Mona, Utah! To stay abreast of new farm product offerings, tasty recipes, and other helpful hints, log on to www.garyyoungfarms.com for fun weekly updates provided by Suzette Flygare.

Join us for our exciting educational classes to learn new ways to use essential oils! Classes are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Visitors Center at the Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona, Utah. Guest speakers will be presenting their knowledge and ideas about essentials oils in regard to specific areas of interest. We invite everyone to discover the many benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils for only $5.00 per class (unless specified otherwise).

EVENTS:

Grand Convention 2007 Regional Product Launches

Attend one of our exciting meetings to relive convention and learn all about the latest products! Join David Hill and our Regional Business Directors and Managers as they recap the exciting happenings of convention and introduce all of the new convention products and the research supporting them. Experience new product samples, supporting literature on the new products, new products available for purchase on-site, product discounts, hundreds of dollars in door prizes, and new distributor enrollment incentives! For dates and locations, visit events.youngliving.com.

Latino Young Living Essentials: New Convention 2007 Products

Join the Latino community of Young Living Essential Oils to learn about an exciting opportunity that will bring you a life of good health and abundance; we welcome all Spanish-speaking distributors, customers, and prospects to attend. Bring your friends and family for an evening of life-changing education, socializing, networking, free giveaways, and great product offers. We will also be introducing the exciting new products that were launched at Grand Convention! These events are FREE to all attendees! For dates and locations, visit events.youngliving.com.

Essential Wellness Training: Raindrop Oils

Join Young Living in Rochester, New York, on October 13 to catch the spirit of essential oils! This educational event allows participants the opportunity to experience the properties of essential oils through the Raindrop Technique®. All who attend will have the opportunity to give, experience, and observe a Raindrop massage, as well as receive a Raindrop Technique oil collection, a Raindrop Oils training manual, a certificate of attendance, and a delicious, healthy lunch buffet. Cost is just $149.00 for all attendees.

Preregistration ends today, Friday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. if registering by phone or midnight if registering online. Contact Distributor Network Services at 1-800-371-3515 or 1-800-371-2928, or visit events.youngliving.com.

Local Events

For upcoming events near you, please go to events.youngliving.com.

promotions

10% Off Clary Sage


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From September 16 through October 15, enjoy clary sage essential oil at a 10% discount!
Clary sage has a mild, warm scent that is uplifting and relaxing. Applied topically or diffused, it can be used to balance the body and support a healthy attitude during PMS.*

Item No. 3521   15 ml

Promotion Details:

  • This promotion will run from September 16 through October 15, 2007.
  • This offer is available on regular orders, through the Automated Phone System, and on autoship and Essential Rewards autoship if the order is processed on or before October 15.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

product tip


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Angel Brock submitted the following tip:

“My husband, Mike, and I were in our den and noticed a horrible, thick line on the wall that turned out to be a melted rubber stopper on the back of a work of art. Mike believed only a commercial cleaner would remove the stain. All it did was smear the rubber and spread it around. I told him an essential oil would work, but he was skeptical. I grabbed the first oil I had, which was peppermint, and rubbed it on the wall with a paper towel. The rubber came off swiftly and smoothly, and it looks like nothing was ever on the wall! So peppermint, in addition to smelling and tasting wonderful, is an amazing miracle cleaner!”

(This tip comes directly from a distributor and is passed on to you. The company assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of this tip.)

Please share your product usage tips, along with your name, by e-mailing editor@youngliving.com. Please be aware that by sending us your tips, you are granting Young Living permission to publish them and post them on the Internet, as well as to edit them for length, content, and mechanics.

tech tip

To track a product order, follow these simple steps:

  1. Log in to Virtual Office.
  2. On the left navigation area, click on View My Recent Orders.
  3. Locate your order. If the carrier provided a tracking number and the order has been shipped, it will appear as a link in the appropriate column.
  4. Click on the link to learn estimated delivery date or other information posted by the shipper.

did you know

Did you know that the Will Call hours in Lehi have recently been expanded? We are now open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. to allow more time to serve you. Save on shipping by picking up your orders right here at the corporate office.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

dns update

New DNS Hours during Convention


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From Tuesday, September 4, through Friday, September 7, Distributor Network Services will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m to accommodate our distributors at home as well as those who will be at convention. Live Chat will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as well. Also, Will Call will be closed during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

quote of the week

“My satisfaction comes from my commitment to advancing a better world.” Faye Wattleton


Thinking Young

Filed under: Health & Wellness, Abundance, Essential Oils, Mental Health, NingXia Red, Young Living by healthiacynthia on September 23, 2007 11:20 am

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Contrary to popular belief, as people age, they do not automatically lose their ability to learn new things.

 

According to Dr. Monte S, Buchsbaum, director of the Neuroscience PET Laboratory at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, there are no significant physical or functional differences between a twenty-five-year-old brain and a seventy-five year-old brain.

While most people realize that daily exercise is important to keep their bodies young and healthy, they fail to recognize that their brain also needs exercise to maintain its youthfulness. Like weak muscles, brains become lazy and lethargic when they do not receive a regular workout.

Medical research has found that while a healthy diet and physical exercise play a significant role in stimulating brain function and regeneration, mental exercises are much more important for keeping the brain youthful. Simple mental exercises can include things like memorizing a poem, doing crossword puzzles, and playing word games like Scrabble.  Daily mental challenges will keep your brain alert and young, especially when you try things that you have never done before.

"Read, read, read," says Dr. Amir Soas of Case Western Reserve University Medical School in Cleveland, as a way to exercise your brain. Start  a new hobby or learn to speak a foreign language;  do anything that causes the brain to think. Also, watch less television because "your brain goes into neutral," he said.  Recent brain studies show that even social interaction plays a vital role in maximizing the effectiveness of mental skills.  To stay young mentally, mingle!

Renowned brain researcher, Dr. Marian Diamond found that whether we are young or old, we can continue to learn and our brains can improve.  In fact, older minds may have an advantage over younger ones.  She discovered that highly developed neurons respond better to intellectual enrichment than less developed ones.  Research on the physical results of thinking has shown that using the brain actually increases the number of dendritic branches that interconnect brain cells.  The more we think, the better our brains function– regardless of age.

Your brain is a thinking organ that learns and grows by interacting with the world through perception and action.  The human brain is able to continually adapt and rewire itself.  Even in old age, it can grow new neurons.  Severe mental decline is usually caused by by disease, whereas most age-related losses in memory or motor skills simply result from inactivity and a lack of mental exercise and stimulation.  In other words, when it comes to your brain, use it or lose it.

In the morning, before you get up, move your toes vigorously up and down several times. Wiggling your toes activates nerves that stimulate your brain and internal organs.  Do this exercise first thing each morning or after sitting for an extended period. It will help you to wake up and your whole body will feel pleasantly energized.

HEALTH HINT

As a complement to your brain-enhancing activities, we recommend a few YL products known to stimulate the mind and support mental health.  Apply an essential oil to your temples, neck,or feet in the morning and throughout the day.  Awaken™, Brain Power™, Clarity™, Harmony™, peppermint, or Valor®.  Supplement your daily diet with Longevity™ softgels, NingXia Red®, and Omega Blue™.Brain Power and Clarity

BRAIN POWER Item#3313  5ml                   Whsl.$44.75/ Retail:$58.88

CLARITY        ITEM#3321           15ml             Whsl.$19.50            Retail:$25.66

"Reprinted with permission of Young Living, Lehi, UT 84043 USA."


Living Lemon & Barley Water

Filed under: Health & Wellness, Food & Recipes, NingXia Red, Vita-Mix by healthiacynthia on September 13, 2007 11:09 pm

LemonThe following recipe is adapted from a similar heated recipe in the book "Lemon Zest: More than 175 Recipes with a Twist" by Lori Longbotham.

Living Lemon & Barley Water

Remember how some of your friends used to make a cold tea concoction over a few days? Well, the same idea goes here.

Soak 1 C. organic barley in about 2 C. filtered water for 48-72 hours (soak it somewhere cool, like the fridge– we are not aiming to make alcohol here…lol).

On the day you plan to make the brew,

Cut 6 large organic lemons into quarters. Leave skin on but remove pips (you can sprout them later if you wish).

Combine barley and its water with the lemons and a

1/2 Cup of raw honey (or stevia to taste)

and 6 more cups of fresh water

in the Vita-Mix Container.

Process with both double lids securely in place. Begin by setting the speed to Variable Low and steadily increasing it to the highest Variable Speed and then flipping it over into High until the "juice" is of a creamy, same consistency throughout. Put in the fridge in a large container. If it is too 'thick', you can just stir in additional water.

You may want to keep a little of the juice and just add in more water as a nice thirst quencher for a fresh after-work pick-up.

Barley water has a long and esteemed history in England for nourishing the sick and slaking the thirst of those doing hard manual harvesting. This version uses raw ingredients and thus avoids some of the excessive acid-forming action of the cooked and process-sugared brew (although both the barley and the honey are also acid-forming). You will benefit from the enzymes in the raw honey and the vitamins and phytonutrients in the living brew itself. Enjoy!

Here are a couple of ideas for jazzing the drink up even more:

 

 


Don’t Waste Your $$ on These High-Hype Supplements!

Filed under: Health & Wellness, NingXia Red, Green for Life by healthiacynthia on August 24, 2007 11:07 am

 I used to take supplements by the ton.  In fact, when I went into the hospital to have our second baby I had a suitcase full of them…. the idea was to have "a painfree labor"– as though such a thing exists!  Over time I have done quite a bit of reading on supplements and now rely for my health on a balance of attitude/physical nurture/great whole foods (including NingXia Red) and I agree with the following article:

3 Popular Supplements That Are a Waste of Money

This might make me a few enemies, but I believe that 99% of supplements and "superfoods" on the market are an absolute waste of money.

It seems like every time you turn your head, someone is offering the latest and greatest "beauty enhancing" or "breakthrough" superfood or supplement.

But what if I told you something shocking yet so simple to understand: there's no "food" that arrives in a bottle, having been made in a factory and sold in powdered form, that will ever compare in terms of "super-nutrition" to fresh fruits and vegetables.

But still, almost every day I get an e-mail that says, "what do you think of __________" (fill in the blank with whatever supplement or superfood is now being promoted as the latest "amazing" product).

Although it would take forever to review every product on the market, let's review some popular supplements and superfoods that, in my opinion, are an absolute waste of money.

Green Powder

Almost every supplement company has a variation of the "green powder," which is basically a powder made with dried grass, dried grass juices or dried vegetables and possibly algae. This powder is supposed to make your body more alkaline and give you nutrition you can't find elsewhere.

First, I would say that grass powder is not a worthy food and anyone growing grass and turning it into a powder and making a lot of money selling it is really laughing their way to the bank at the expense of unknowing customers. Even if it's called "wheatgrass", it's still grass.

A powder of vegetables or algae can never compare in nutritional value to fresh vegetables, even if those vegetables are not organic.

The real superfoods are dark green vegetables such as spinach, romaine lettuce, black kale, parsley, celery, arugula, and so on.

With the use of "green smoothies" made with *fresh* green vegetables and fruit, anyone can obtain superior nutrition in a few minutes a day (ruling out the argument that people don't have "time" to eat well).

Green smoothies and fresh raw greens literally put these green powders to shame. For a free mini-course on the power of green smoothies, go to: http://tinyurl.com/22gf2l

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Protein Powder

Another all-time favorite of supplement companies is protein powder, in all its forms. There's the ultra-refined soy protein powder, we've got whey protein, rice protein, and now a less refined hemp protein.

But the idea is the same: that somehow, no matter how much food you eat, there's still a chance you might not get enough protein, so therefore you should consume protein in a concentrated, powdered form.

This idea is especially popular among body-builders and gym-goers. It's interesting to note that starting from the Greek gymnasiums two and a half thousand years ago through the ages of gladiators and modern gymnastics, men and women of all ages have been able to build magnificent, muscular bodies eating nothing more than simple foods and without the use of protein powders.

This is a classic example of how you can market a product by first "creating a problem" that doesn't exist.

Nutrition textbooks teach that you can get all the protein you need as long as you consume enough calories from whole foods, even if all you eat is fruits and vegetables.

Noni Juice

Although this discussion could lead me to cover any possible supplement or superfood among the thousands of products available, I think you're starting to get my point.

I'll just finish with an example of a "superfood" called noni and sold as "noni juice."

The noni is a fruit that's been used for centuries in Polynesia for its alleged medicinal properties. But there is very limited scientific evidence to support these properties.

When I visited Tahiti last winter, I was on the tiny island of Huahine and had the chance to try real noni juice from a local Tahitian couple who made the juice from their own fruit tree.

Let me tell you that it was the most disgusting, horrible concoction that I ever had in my entire life!

Obviously, the noni is not a natural food for humans, as there is no way anyone would want to consume it unless they thought it had some medicinal value.

My Tahitian friends explained how they prepare the noni juice. They put all these unappetizing, weird-smelling noni fruits in a jar and then let the thing ferment for several days.

Then the fermented juice that oozes out of the fruits and reeks like the juice that's formed at the bottom of a trash container, is what they drink.

Now American companies have had the great idea of adding a bunch of sugar to this awful tasting Tahitian folk remedy juice, making up a fantastic story around it, throwing in some questionable science and selling millions of dollars worth of the stuff to gullible people.

Listen closely: it's completely absurd to think that one food can be a universal remedy for all our ills. We need nutrients from different sources and Nature isn't so capricious as to put everything in one place.

We're meant to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, drink pure water and have a healthy lifestyle with lots of exercise and healthy relationships and positive thoughts.

All the rest is marketing and hype.

Of course, you are free to believe what you want about noni juice and other kinds of superfoods available on the market.

But do yourself a favor and make the decision to try for yourself what the study and experience of natural hygiene and health through a pure raw-based diet can do for you.

 Frederic Patenaude, is the author of the best-selling e-book "The Raw Secrets" and is known for his no-gimmick, BS-free approach to health and nutrition. You can get a free subscription to his "Outrageous Health & Success" ezine by visiting http://tinyurl.com/22gf2l


Start Living…

Filed under: Abundance, Essential Oils, Start Living, NingXia Red, Young Living by healthiacynthia on July 28, 2007 11:11 pm

We are just getting ready to head off for Camp for a week, but I thought I would make sure that you know about the excellent opportunity to get your Young Living essential oils and NingXia Red at wholesale…. it's similar to having a Cosco card in that you pay a fee of $40.00USD (well, Cosco charged $50CAD last time I looked) and if you purchase $50.00 of product annually (well, with Cosco you need to purchase the card each year) you get in on WHOLESALE PRICES for all the fantastic YLEO products.  And of course, you do have the option of starting a business.  But many people just start by trying out the products at wholesale cost first… 

And the Diffuser Coupon alone covers for the cost of the kit!!! 

So, take a look at the "stuff" that comes with the Start Living kit:

START LIVING ENROLLMENT KIT

Reap the benefits of becoming a distributor and receive wholesale pricing with the purchase of Young Living's Start Living Kit . Specifically designed to support your needs as a new Young Living Independent Distributor, the Start Living Kit contains materials designed to familiarize you with Young Living products, services, sales aids, and training materials.

Start Living Kit includes:
1 - Welcome Letter
1 - Start Living Brochure
1 - Diffuser Coupon
1 - Essential Rewards Brochure
1 - Restore Your Core Brochure
1 - 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse Brochure
1 - Thieves Booklet
1 - Everyday Oils Booklet
1 - Essential Oils User's Guide
1 - Product Guide
1 - Price List
1 - Policies & Procedures
3 - Distributor Application/Agreement
3 - Customer/Preferred Customer Form
1 - NingXia Red DVD
1 - Gold of the Ages DVD
1 - A·R·T DVD
1 - 5 ml Lavender
1 - 5 ml Peppermint
3 - NingXia Red Singles

Customer Price:  $40.00 USD
Preferred Customer Price:  $40.00 USD
Wholesale Price:  $40.00 USD

If you like what you see, just go to my Diffusing Life site and enroll as a Distributor, then purchase this Start Living kit or any of the other listed kits that also include the Start Living materials….

I have a hunch that this great deal is not going to last for long…

but for anyone who takes advantage of this deal now… 

Life is Sweet!