Essential Oil Tip: Thyme Oil to Support your Liver

"Not long ago, I was up at around 2 AM with what promised to be a raging urinary tract infection. Anyone who has ever had one of these infections knows that they are not fun. The symptom are frequency of urination, accompanied by a burning sensation. After getting up every few minutes, I finally gathered up my blanket and pillow and perched myself on the throne. In a few minutes, my husband came into the bathroom with the thyme and lavender oils and told me to rub them in on my abdomen. Ten minutes later I was able to go back to bed and sleep the rest of the night. Now that's powerful!" Karen C. Surprise, AZ

Thyme oil (Thymus vulgaris L.) is not only good for battling infectious diseases, but it is very supportive to your liver, and it can help to strengthen your body's ability to produce glutathione levels that decrease with age.

Dr. Ray Sahelian states that glutathione deficiency contributes to oxidative stress, which may play a key role in aging and the worsening of many diseases including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, liver disease, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, HIV, AIDS, cancer, heart attack, and diabetes.

He also says that glutathione is a powerful antioxidant found within every cell. Glutathione plays a role in nutrient metabolism, and regulation of cellular events (including gene expression, DNA and protein synthesis, cell growth, and immune response).

Many "anti-aging" professionals work on getting glutathione levels up, including D. Gary Young; the founder of Young Living.

Young Living offers an excellent product named Longevity™ softgels, that includes the essential oil of Thyme and other essential oils that rank among the most powerful antioxidants known. Antioxidants are elements that help to neutralize free radicals and lessen the day-to-day oxidative damage we are all subject to. Antioxidants are thought to protect the skin by attaching themselves to free radicals, which minimizes the harm they do.

An additional, amazing tip for your liver: Avocado
Avocados are another great food for your liver (read why below). They were once a luxury food reserved for the tables of royalty, but now California avocados are enjoyed around the world by people from all walks of life.

Here are some avocado facts:

• They are a fruit not a vegetable



• Sodium and cholesterol free



• Have 5 grams of good fat



• California produces about 90% of the nation's avocado crop



• San Diego County is the Avocado Capital of the U.S., producing 60% of all the avocados grown in California.



• California avocados rank among the lowest of all fruits and vegetables for pesticide use

Why they are good for your liver?

Avocados are a good source of glutathione. Glutathione is made up of amino acids that function as antioxidants and are very supportive to the liver. Glutathione levels decrease with age therefore it is beneficial to get natural sources of glutathione when possible. (See Essential Oil Tip above for other ways to increase glutathione)

There are currently 62 published articles on Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) at PubMed; a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. To learn more about research on the effects of thyme oil, click here

Young Living Essential Oils: So Much Care in Every Drop

Karen wanted me to pass on her story to you... but first, if you need to revisit the site, you can do so anytime through this link: Marketing Scents Website.

Do you, or does anyone you know, suffer with headaches regularly?

Karen does. In fact, she suffers frequently from migraine headaches that can often incapacitate her for days at a time. She hates the warning signs coming on, because she knows if she doesn't act quickly enough --- WHAM --- the pain hits with brutal force straight through her entire nerve system.

Lights, sound, even movement ...everything surrounding her produces excruciating pain when one of these nasty migraines show up.

Karen is no stranger to aromatic oils. In fact, peppermint was one of her favorite scents ...however, she hadn't ever tried therapeutic grade essential oils before.

When a friend offered her a sample of our peppermint oil, the vial appeared incredibly small to her, particularly when compared with the large bottles she had always purchased at the local healthfood store. In fact, it was safe to say she was not too impressed...

Until one day when the migraine hit. It came so quickly, and with such force, it made her cringe in pain. It was too late to take her medication. The migraine was too far gone. She recalled the tiny bottle of our peppermint oil ...and in desperation, thought... "why not?"

Remembering what her friend told her to do the next time she felt another headache coming on, Karen dabbed a small amount of our peppermint oil at her temples and rubbed a couple drops along her neck to the base of her skull where the nerves felt they were on fire.

Within seconds the tension began to dissolve ...within a minute the throbbing began to melt away ...within 3 minutes the migraine headache had completely disappeared.

As skeptical as she first felt, now Karen won't ever trust anything EXCEPT OUR therapeutic-grade essential oils ever again. In her words ..."this has been an absolute blessing for me!"

When skeptics become fans, life can be such fun!

There are so many different ways our products can enhance your life. Getting paid to share such powerful results makes this one of the most enjoyable businesses you could ever hope to own.

Helping others help themselves ...what a great way to build a steady growing stream of income.

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PS: Interestingly enough, Karen hasn't had any migraines since her first therapeutic grade essential oil experience. Know anyone that could use this in their life? Get started through this link today. Your friends will thank you for it!

Essential Oils - For a Good Night's Sleep

This week, I'd like to share some oils for sleep. Scott, if you know someone who needs to get some sleep, this message was created with them in mind. Please feel free to share my information with someone you know that might benefit by using an all-natural, more holistic approach to a better nights sleep.

"A friend suggested that I try using the essential oil of valerian for sleep, so I decided to do a little research; the National Institutes of Health has a website devoted to Valerian for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders. I was amazed how much clinical investigation there was on the properties of this oil. What I read about valerian was that it was very highly regarded as an all-natural sedative. What I learned about valerian from using it was that it is calming, relaxing, balancing, and a sleep aid. Just an aside, Valerian Root is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for ingestion by the FDA. I would make sure the oil you use is therapeutic grade. " John Rosenberger, Moses Lake, Washington

It is estimated that Americans spend $14 Billion dollars, every year, on our Sleep Disorders!

• 58% of adults experience symptoms of insomnia a few nights or more per week


• 35% of adults report at least one symptom of insomnia every night or almost every night


• For those looking for a safe, effective, and cost-effective alternative, Young Living's beautiful essential oils stand alone.


• Try some oils tonight before you go to sleep. You may be pleasantly surprised!
  

"I use Essential Oil of Cedarwood on my feet before I go to bed and sleep like a baby! It stimulates the pineal gland which releases natural Melatonin. I feel this is also good for the brain since Cedarwood is high in sesquiterpenes [brain food]. I have also used Alkalime and Lavender for sleep....love it." - Jackie K., Hemphill, Texas

"When my sister Linda died last year, I found myself facing insomnia for the first time in my life. I'd go to bed as normal but would have trouble even getting 2 hours sleep a night. I had heard that Valerian could be good for insomnia, so I ordered a bottle from Young Living. I'd put a few drops under my tongue and then - because it didn't smell great - I put a drop of Lavender on the tip of my nose which masked the smell. It was a wonder! I was sleeping again and never was groggy in the morning. The National Institutes of Health has a website devoted to Valerian for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders. Just as an aside, I'm a big fan of 19th century Russian literature and one of my favorite writers is Anton Chekhov, who was actually a country doctor as well as a writer. In one of his plays, The Sea Gull, the doctor in the play named Dorn asks his patient if he'd like some Valerian drops for his insomnia. So this has been a traditional remedy. Valerian Root is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for ingestion by the FDA. I would just make sure the oil ingested is therapeutic grade. I highly recommend the Valerian/Lavender combo for insomnia." Kathryn Streletzky

"I put my daughter to sleep every night with a story and a kiss. Recently, I have added some reflexology techniques and the rubbing of Peace and Calming essential oils to the bottom of her feet, and some in her palms to smell deeply. The two of us become so relaxed and sleepy that we had to change our nightly ritual to stories first and oils last. She sleeps so soundly her blankets stay perfectly neat until she wakes up in the morning. Wonderful!" Stacy Allen

"Last year I was having problems with sleeping at night so I decided I would try the Valor oil to see if it would help me out. I tried putting 2 drops on the bottom of both feet and then with the oil on my hands, I would cup them in front of my mouth and nose and take 6-8 deep breaths. Since I started with this routine I have been getting a full night's sleep and waking up very refreshed. My husband has been using it also and is sleeping better with a lot less snoring." Anne Totzke

Suggested Oils for Sleep:

• Valor
  
• Lavender


• Dream Catcher (For Nightmares)


• Peace & Calming


• Valerian (Strong)
  

Feel free to share this article with someone that you know - that may benefit from a better night's sleep!

Sweet dreams!

ScottOBrien
Buffalo, NY
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Hand Washing: An easy way to Prevent Infections...

Hand Washing: An easy way to prevent infection. Defending you and your family from germs can be a full time job. According to many health experts, your first line of defense is handwashing, and according to the May Clinic, hand washing is a simple habit that can help keep you healthy.

Proper handwashing technique is as follows:
Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid soap or use a clean bar soap. (Warm water is more effective than cold at breaking down the bodies oils on your hands that hold soils and bacteria.) Lather well.

Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds.

Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

Rinse well and dry hands with a clean disposable towel.
Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

The dangers of not washing your hands. Despite the proven health benefits of hand washing, many people don't practice this habit as often as they should — even after using the toilet. Throughout the day you accumulate germs on your hands from a variety of sources, such as direct contact with people, contaminated surfaces, foods, even animals and animal waste. If you don't wash your hands frequently enough, you can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. And you can spread these germs to others by touching them or by touching surfaces that they also touch, such as doorknobs.

Infectious diseases that are commonly spread through hand-to-hand contact include the common cold, flu and several gastrointestinal disorders, such as infectious diarrhea. While most people will get over a cold, the flu can be much more serious. Some people with the flu, particularly older adults and people with chronic medical problems, can develop pneumonia. The combination of the flu and pneumonia, in fact, is the eighth-leading cause of death among Americans.
Inadequate hand hygiene also contributes to food-related illnesses, such as salmonella and E. coli infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 76 million Americans get a food-borne illness each year. Of these, about 5,000 die as a result of their illness. Others experience the annoying signs and symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

When should you wash your hands? Although it's impossible to keep your bare hands germ-free, there are times when it's critical to wash your hands to limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other microbes.

Always wash your hands:

• After using the toilet


• After changing a diaper — wash the diaper-wearer's hands, too


• After touching animals or animal waste


• Before and after preparing food, especially before and immediately after handling raw meat, poultry or fish


• Before eating


• After blowing your nose


• After coughing or sneezing into your hands


• Before and after treating wounds or cuts


• Before and after touching a sick or injured person


• After handling garbage


• Before inserting or removing contact lenses


• When using public restrooms, such as those in airports, train stations, bus stations and restaurants
  
  Kids need clean hands, too. You can help your children avoid getting sick by insisting that they wash their hands properly and frequently. To get kids into the habit, teach by example. Wash your hands with your children and supervise their hand washing. Place hand-washing reminders at children's eye level, such as a chart by the bathroom sink for children to mark every time they wash their hands. Make sure the sink is low enough for children to use, or that it has a stool underneath so that children can reach it. Tell your children to wash their hands for as long as it takes them to sing their ABCs, "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" or the "Happy Birthday" song. This works especially well with younger children, who may rush when washing their hands.
  
  Older children and adolescents also can use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Younger children can use them, too — with an adult's help. Just make sure the sanitizer has completely dried before your child touches anything. This will avoid ingestion of alcohol from hand-to-mouth contact. Store the container safely away after use.
  
  Hand washing is especially important for children who attend child care. Children younger than 3 years in child care are at greater risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, which can easily spread to family members and others in the community.
  
  To protect your child's health, be sure your child care provider promotes sound hygiene, including frequent hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Ask whether the children are required to wash their hands several times a day — not just before meals. Note, too, whether diapering areas are cleaned after each use and whether eating and diapering areas are well separated.
  
  Young Living makes products so pure, you can eat them. All three soaps use the power of Thieves essential oils to clean, yet they are gentle to the skin. Thieves Foaming Hand Soap, Thieves Waterless, Hand Purifier, and Thieves Cleansing Soap are effective, non-toxic, germ-busters you will want to stock up on. This personal testimonial comes from Leslie Stoddard of Idaho Falls, Idaho, "Many times when we have experienced symptoms of a cold or flu virus beginning, we have used the oils and our symptoms have vanished quickly and do not return."
  
  Please click here to read additional information regarding the Thieves line of powerful and versatile household products.
  
  Sincerely,
  Scott OBrien
  Buffalo, NY
  
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  “If you don't take charge of shaping your own destiny, others will apply their agenda to you.” Eric Allenbaugh
  
  Source of information: Proper hand-washing techniques on Mayo Clinic Website
  
  Disclaimer Notice:
  This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for medical care or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition.

Cold and Flu Season - Essential Oils to the Rescue

Is it FLU SEASON where you are? If not, save this message until you need this important information!

On the news it's been reported that the supply of flu vaccine has been fully distributed in the U.S., and there's no more to be had. This year, demand for the vaccine has greatly outstripped supply, creating a shortage. (This statement never seems to change from year to year)

Scott, I'd like to inform you about the antiviral properties of essential oils, AND I predict that when you understand these properties - you'll want to have therapeutic grade essential oils ready for COLD AND FLU season.

Flu is a highly contagious disease, usually more prevalent in the Winter and Spring. It is spread from discharges from the mouth and nose from infected persons. The influenza virus has great genetic variation, which accounts for the frequent epidemics, caused by different strains of the virus. The main target of the virus is the respiratory system. Flu can be highly dangerous for children, the elderly, or people with a weak immune system.

Symptoms of flu include sudden onset, fever, chills, muscle aches and pain, headache, weakness, and physical and mental exhaustion. Sneezing, coughing, and other symptoms of the common cold are usually present, and intestinal complaints are also very common.

Essential Oils to the Rescue

The History of Thieves™
Europeans began producing essential oils in the 12th century. During the Plague of the 15th century, certain thieves were able to rob the dead without fear of becoming infected by the terrible disease. After being captured and charged with robbing the dead and dying victims of the plague, the thieves were offered a deal. The magistrate offered them leniency if they would reveal how they managed to avoid contracting the dreaded infection, in spite of their close proximity with the infected corpses. They disclosed that they were perfumers and spice traders, and that they had rubbed themselves with a concoction of aromatic herbs (cinnamon, and clove).

Thieves Blend™ was found to have a 99.6 percent kill rate against airborne bacteria!

When Ancient Tradition Links with Modern Society: Thieves™ Blend
Fast forward - 20th century, Young Living Essential Oils begins testing Thieves™ Blend, a proprietary combination of cinnamon, clove and rosemary essential oils for its potent antimicrobial properties. Thieves™ Blend was found to have a 99.6 percent kill rate against airborne bacteria. According to the Essential Oils Desk Reference (Essential Science Publishing, page 125), Studies conducted at Weber State University during 1997 showed the antibacterial effectiveness of this blend against airborne microorganisms."

Thieves™ Blend Product Line: Kill Bacteria - Naturally

Thieves™ Blend is so effective and popular - that there is an entire line of germ fighting products to choose from: Sore Throat Lozenges; Household Cleansing Spray; Bar Soap; Foaming Hand Soap, Toothpaste; and Mouthwash.

"Our family uses Thieves™ Blend. It is a more natural way to fight infectious germs - it's good for us, and good for the planet." James Niederland, LCSW, Psychotherapist & Wellness Consultant

You can use the essential oils topically or internally. For topical application, apply to the bottoms of the feet, the pulse points of the wrist, or to the back, neck, and chest..

For internal use, put 3-5 drops into a vegetable capsule (gel cap) and swallow. Do this three times per day, for at least a week. You can usually purchase gel/veggie caps at any health food store. Young Living offers capsules (250 CT) for $7.50 wholesale. If you don't have any gel/veggie caps, you can put 3-5 drops in a tablespoon of honey and let it trickle down your throat

In Europe, doctors use essential oils and herbs as treatment for Infections, Colds and Flu. Some of the essential oils recommended are Idaho tansy, Cypress, Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia), Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary, Peppermint and Fir, Idaho Balsam.

Idaho Balsam Fir is a conifer oil distilled in northern Idaho. It has been used for treating muscle aches and pains, sinusitis, bronchitis, and other respiratory disorders.

As you probably know, the flu requires bed rest, a well-balanced diet, and lots of liquids )water, homemade Lemonade, vegetable juices, soups and herbal teas.) Fill your diffuser with Lemon, Eucalyptus or Lavender to disinfect the room air and keep the nasal passages clear. If you have a sore throat, place one drop Melrose (blend) essential oil on your tongue and swallow. Do this every half hour until the pain is gone. The Thieves blend is also an excellent choice. Add one drop of Thieves to 1/4 cup of warm water, gargle and swallow. Do as often as needed.
It is important that you are aware of any safety precautions, as some essential oils can sting or burn so they need to be diluted. Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil may be used as a carrier oil. Please contact me if you have ANY questions about dilution.

Diffusing Oils:
When oils are diffused in a home, office or classroom, they purify the air itself by removing toxins, metallic particles and other harmful microscopic debris. They also increase the atmospheric oxygen of the air, and boost levels of beneficial ozone and negative ions which dramatically inhibit the growth and reproduction of airborne pathogens.

Further, as the odorous molecules drift to the various surfaces of each room they rapidly kill virtually all pathogenic bacteria, viruses, rifles, molds and fungi they come into contact with. And lastly, they completely destroy odors from mold, cigarettes, household pets, bathrooms and more. Fill a 2 ounce glass spray bottle with distilled water, add 6-8 drops of your oil of choice and place one on each toilet (Purification recommended) and other select places.

Perhaps the most popular and effective method of diffusing oils is to buy a product called a (cold) "Diffuser," which sprays an ultra-fine mist of the essential oil of your choice into the air. The millions of misted particles sprayed from a diffuser are so fine they can hang in the air of your house, vehicle, office or classroom literally for hours, spreading from room to room via the normal air circulation that occurs as you walk through the area. For economy and efficiency, it is recommended to attach a simple timer to the diffuser. You can program the timer to be on, for example, for 15 minutes and off for 30 minutes, conserving oils and money. I've covered diffusing, in previous messages, but please let me know if I need to send you the "diffusing" report again.

*** VERY IMPORTANT POINT ABOUT DIFFUSING OILS:
Whatever you do, DO NOT HEAT YOUR OILS. Keep them around room temperature. Heating the essential oils will not only ruin the therapeutic value of the oil, but it can also harm you. Research shows that high temperatures will change the chemistry. This changed chemistry can be toxic to the human body.
This is simply basic organic chemistry 101. If you want to fragrance a room and obtain health benefits, use a cold diffuser. Do not use a light bulb called an Aromalamp or burn oils with fire from a candle.

To Your Health!
Scott OBrien
www.YoungLivingScents.com

Releasing Weight with Young Living

“I have something I want to tell you, I am so amazed. I have only had my new Idaho Balsam Fir oil for a few days now, and since using it, I have lost several pounds! I just inhale it several times a day, and I am losing. Nothing else has ever worked like this for me before. The Balsam Fir reminds me that I do not need to snack during the day; I feel full. Also, I am not as tired and am sleeping better at night. I am just so totally amazed’ -- Brian Grant, Ohio

Obesity is rapidly becoming the No. 1 health concern. Of the 97 million Americans (one-third of the U.S. population) who suffer from obesity, 5 to 10 million are considered morbidly obese. Obesity is considered “morbid” when it reaches the point of significantly increasing the risk of obesity-related conditions or serious diseases that can cause death or disability. Some of these conditions include diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, coronary artery disease, infertility, depression, orthopedic problems and urinary incontinence, among others.

Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting more articles – that focus on this epidemic. It is important for me to say that these articles do not suggest a “silver-bullet” approach to weight loss, in other words, a quick fix. Instead, they will share a message of hope and health.

The reason 95 percent of all traditional diets fail is simple. When you go on a low-calorie diet, your body thinks you are starving; it actually becomes more efficient at storing fat by slowing down your metabolism. When you stop this unrealistic eating plan, your metabolism is still slow and inefficient that you gain the weight back even faster, even though you may still be eating less than you were before you went on the diet.

If your program is to be a success, everything you eat and every exercise you do must be a pleasurable experience. If you're not enjoying yourself, it is unlikely that you'll continue your program. It's that simple.

Small, gradual changes are not painful or overwhelming but rather the core of an exciting lifestyle that you will look forward to. When you take the frustration, guilt, and deprivation out of weight management, and allow yourself to adopt gradual, realistic changes into your life that will make healthy eating and physical activity a permanent pleasure. You will soon discover what your body is capable of and begin to look, act, and feel your very best.

So here is a simple change: Add a drop of Grapefruit Essential Oil to your glass of water. It helps oxygenate, refresh and cleanse the lymph system, as well as help reduce cellulite levels. Grapefruit oil may also help with depression, and has unique fat-dissolving characteristics (Essential Oils Desk Reference, June 2002).

Good luck and enjoy all the wonderful benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. I'll look forward to hearing from you soon.

Swine Flu Alert!

More attacks of the swine flu are already occurring in many parts of the world. Most people are still confused about what exactly they need do to avoid getting infected. Here are some facts that might help.

Symptoms of Swine Flu:

Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through
coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes
people may become infected by touching something - such as
a surface or object - with flu viruses on it and then touching
their mouth or nose.

There is no vaccine available right now to protect against
novel. However, a novel H1N1 vaccine is currently in
production and may be ready for the public in the fall.

Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough
or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after
you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also
effective.

- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread
this way.

- Avoid close contact with sick people.

- Boost up your immune system by taking a good antioxidant.
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