Let's talk Inflammation. There are a lot of causes ... free radicals, hormones, digestion, inflammatory foods like processed sugar and other processed foods, food sensitivities and allergies, medications, stress, chronic infections and physical injuries, and environmental toxins. It is the "chronic" inflammation, however, that is the most concerning. Time Magazine referred to it as "The Secret Killer". 

Chronic inflammation causes your body to be on "high alert" at all times which can lead to heart, brain and other organ damage. It also lowers your immune system's ability to protect. 

Some ways to help reduce inflammation include exercise, quality sleep, diet & nutrition and balancing hormones and reducing environmental toxins. 
Free Radicals ...
Free radicals are made by the body naturally as a byproduct of normal oxygen metabolism. They can also be made by the body after exposure to toxins in the environment such as tobacco smoke and ultraviolet (UV) light and other forms of radiation. This effect on the body is referred to as "oxidative stress" ... an imbalance when free radicals overwhelm your body's antioxidant defenses that protect your cells. This can contribute to chronic and degenerative problems including cancer, autoimmune disorders, the aging process, as well as cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.

There are a variety of different kinds of free radicals ... not just one.
Imagine antioxidants as the body’s army. They neutralize excess free radicals to protect cells, prevent illness, and reduce inflammation. You want a solid, diverse army to protect against such a target that is so many and varied.
Longevity
 
Longevity softgels contain an innovative combination of research-backed ingredients, such as omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and Clove, Orange, Thyme, and Frankincense essential oils, all with their own role in promoting whole-body wellness. D. Gary Young specifically chose these oils for their antioxidant properties to protect against oxidative stress and the damage caused by free radicals.

Longevity can be taken daily to strengthen the body’s systems to prevent the damaging effects of aging, diet, and the environment. Enriched with the pure essential oils thyme, orange, and FRANKINCENSE, Longevity protects DHA levels, a nutrient that supports brain function and cardiovascular health, promotes healthy cell regeneration, and supports liver and immune function. Longevity also contains clove oil, nature’s strongest antioxidant, for ultra antioxidant support.

Young Living Longevity™ Study:
• Randomized, double-blinded, and placebo controlled
• Authorized by independent ethics review board (IRB) (NIH office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)) and registered in a clinical trial registry by the WHO
• Registered on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT0498057
• Conducted in United States
• 40 Adult females (19 to 49 years old)
• Participants reported decreased energy or fatigue, otherwise healthy
• Treatment developed by a certified professional aromatherapist
• Two groups studied
• Experimental (Intervention) - Participants inhaled Longevity essential oil blend twice daily (30 minutes total) for 14 days
• Placebo comparator (Placebo) - Participants inhaled an inert oil twice daily (30 minutes total) for 14 days
• MFSI and PHQ-9
• MFSI - Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory
• Measures multiple pattern of fatigue in patients
• PHQ-9 - Patient Health Questionnaire
• Questionnaire that assesses patient health

Outcomes
• Shown to promote increased energy levels in women who inhaled Young Living Longevity™ EO twice daily for 14 consecutive days
• Shown to decrease fatigue levels and increase vigor levels in women who inhaled Young Living Longevity™ EO twice daily for 14 consecutive days.
• Shown that aromatherapy with Young Living Longevity™ EO can provide a novel non-invasive approach to improving energy and decreasing levels of fatigue in women.

Ningxia Red
 
When it comes to neutralizing these molecules, antioxidants play an important role. Add these defenders to your diet by looking for richly colored fruits and veggies (think blueberries, blackberries, cherries, plums, kale, spinach, and beets) and nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E, and CoQ10.

ORAC values of spices/herbs/foods/essential oils measure their antioxidant capacity. ORAC is an abbreviation for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity and was developed by the National Institutes of Health in Baltimore.

The higher the ORAC unit, the better. The higher the ORAC unit...the more power the food/oil has to fight against free radicals!!!

Guess what fruit has the HIGHEST ORAC score...yep...you guessed it... the Ningxia WOLFBERRY!! It is a POWER HOUSE. This is why we drink Ningxia Red! You get the most bang for your buck when you are consuming this fruit.

A new study finds that consuming 2 oz of Young Living Essential Oils NingXia Red daily significantly boosts overall health in areas such as sleep, cognitive wellbeing, physical function, and immune health.

As one of the nation’s leading clinical research sites for natural-product evaluation, researchers at The Franklin Health Research Center conducted a randomized clinical trial in the United States at the end of 2020 to evaluate the effects of NingXia Red on multiple health outcomes. 

Clinically proven to:
  • Significantly increase physical energy levels by 34.5% and reduce physical limitations by 36%
  • Improve sleep patterns and increase time asleep by an average of 21 minutes following 60 days of continued use
  • Significantly reduce daily stress by 23% and improve mental well-being
NingXia Red drinkers also averaged a 27% reduction in somatic symptom scores, which reflects improvement in gastrointestinal health, sleep quality, headaches, and respiratory function. Those who did not consume NingXia Red were more than 5x more likely to develop moderate to severe respiratory symptoms than the NingXia Red group.

Your Liver
Did you know your liver is known as the garbage can of the body? Yep! EVERYTHING you consume and come in contact with - goes through the liver. Liver health is one of the most reliable predictors of life expectancy. The health of your liver can determine how long you live. We all want a healthy liver, people!

The liver has the job of detoxifying all the things that pass through your body. There are multiple antioxidants concentrated in the liver to help control the massive burden of free radicals generated from the detoxification process. The antioxidants that help scavenge these free radicals tend to decline with age. We need to do what we can to support the liver and keep antioxidant levels up.

Another liver benefit from Ningxia Red... the essential oils in this super juice increase glutathione in the body. Glutathione is one of the most important powerful antioxidants in the body. It neutralizes free radicals, enhances the immune system and detoxifies the liver.

With the Ningxia wolfberry being so rich in antioxidants, and we know that drinking Ningxia Red and using our other wolfberry products we are helping to support the proper function of the liver.


Golden Turmeric
 
Turmeric is no stranger to the health scene. YL's Golden Turmeric powder supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion because of its incredible powerhouse ingredients.

GOLDEN TURMERIC AT A GLANCE
  • Supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion
  • 24 times more bioavailable than standard turmeric extract - your body absorbs the same amount of curcuminoids from just 300 mg of Golden Turmeric as it does from 1,926 mg of standard turmeric.
  • Contains prebiotics to support healthy digestion as well as the gut-brain axis
  • Contains naturally occurring actives, such as curcuminoids, that help support joint mobility.
  • Delicious Mango Rose flavor with Lime Vitality essential oil to contribute a light citrus taste.
  • Soy and milk free, formulated with GF ingredients, vegan friendly, and has no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or sweeteners.
BACKGROUND
 Young Living's Golden Turmeric powder is an excellent source of curcuminoids, which help support the wellness properties in our bodies. Chronic, low-level inflammation plays a major role in almost every chronic, Western disease. Therefore, anything that can help fight chronic inflammation is of potential importance in preventing and even treating these diseases.

Curcumin is strongly anti-inflammatory. In fact, it's so powerful that it matches the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory drugs, without the side effects.

Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure. In addition, curcumin boosts the activity of your body's own antioxidant enzymes.

INFLAMMATION & EMOTIONS 
Everyone knows that chronic pain is exhausting both physically and emotionally. The same can be said of chronic inflammation as well. Chronic inflammation from injury, diet or other illnesses are like tiny fires within our bodies, and our systems are running to put out the fires all the time. Our emotions follow suit - running and running and running until we are at empty.

Modern science is researching this connection as well! Studies show that chronic stress is associated with increased inflammation, depression and negative emotions, attention changes and even dampened immune responses. Which is just even more evidence that we need to take small, daily actions to give our bodies all the things it needs to thrive.

Bathing in the Forest ...
In Japan, they practice something called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses.
Never have we been so far from merging with the natural world and so divorced from nature. By 2050, 66% of the world’s population is projected to live in cities. According to a study sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American spends 93% of his or her time indoors.

The practice encourages people to simply spend time in nature — no actual bathing required. It’s also very low impact, which means you don’t have to go for intense trail runs or hikes. The goal of forest bathing is to live in the present moment while immersing your senses in the sights and sounds of a natural setting.

Forest bathing has been found to lower blood pressure, heart rate, and levels of harmful hormones — like cortisol, which your body produces when it’s stressed. This can help put you in a more calm and relaxed state.

In addition, studies have found that simply spending 10 to 20 minutes a day outdoors can lead to increased well-being and happiness — and decreased amounts of stress.

Okay, but what about when the weather makes being outdoors impossible and you don’t live anywhere near a forest??

That’s when our oils become even more valuable. You are literally bringing the outdoors in and connecting with nature when you enjoy these beautiful plants aromatically.

This is especially important during the colder winter months! Tree oils become a way to feel grounded and at peace. There is real science behind this.

I encourage you to use your tree oils daily in some way. Evergreen Essence is one of my personal favorites this time of year, but we have so many options. Pine, Idaho Blue Spruce, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Idaho Grand Fir. Pick one to apply and diffuse and you will feel your mood improve.
Your Child's New Best Friend ...
You’ve heard of man’s best friend—now get ready to meet your child’s best friend in our new, limited-time puppy diffuser! 

Sprout the Puppy Diffuser offers the innovative features you love from our Feather the Owl Diffuser, including five soothing sound variations and 10 independent LED light options. Like Feather, it uses high-frequency ultrasonic technology and your favorite scents to create a calming, inspiring, and nurturing space for children of all ages. 

Plus, say hello to our cutest starter bundle yet: the Little Oilers Premium Starter Bundle with Sprout the Puppy Diffuser. This starter bundle sets tails a-wagging because it offers substantial savings on some of our most popular kids products. It also provides the littlest members of your family with a fun, simple way to discover the power of essential oils. You can rest easy knowing that each KidScents essential oil blend is formulated with your little ones in mind and comes pre-diluted for topical use. 

The KidScents® Little Oilers Premium Starter Bundle with Sprout the Puppy Diffuser includes these already pre-diluted blends:
· KidScents® SniffleEase™ essential oil blend, 5 ml
· KidScents® SleepyIze™ essential oil blend, 5 ml
· KidScents® Owie™ essential oil blend, 5 ml
· KidScents® GeneYus™ essential oil blend, 5 ml
· KidScents® TummyGize™ essential oil blend, 5 ml
· Sprout the Puppy Diffuser & 2 AromaGlide Roller Fitments
 




Deodorants are BACK!!
(Back in stock December 15, 2022)

Are you still using toxic commercial deodorants?

Want to try something else?! Did you know "when" it is applied can make the biggest difference?

Start your day with boldness! Valor deodorant delivers all the benefits of traditional deodorants without any harsh chemicals! It may seem hard to imagine a deodorant that can actually keep you smelling great without the synthetic ingredients, but this clean and fresh smelling deodorant gets the job done without resorting to harsh ingredients. Say no to harsh chemicals and make the switch!

Synthetic ingredients can disturb the skin’s delicate microbiome, leaving your skin vulnerable to external and environmental factors. Valor, CinnaFresh, and CitraGuard deodorants are clinically shown to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria and help maintain the balance of the skin microbiome.
Why does that matter?

The skin microbiome is the ecosystem of microorganisms that live on the skin. A healthy microbiome can protect against bad bacteria and fight against external and environmental factors. If you get a nick while shaving, a balanced microbiome helps to prevent infection. Shaving your armpits also leaves small openings for harsh chemicals like parabens and aluminum to enter the body and lymph nodes are close to the armpit!

These deodorants fight odor without disturbing normal perspiration. The terms “deodorant” and “antiperspirant” tend to be used interchangeably, but there is a distinct difference between the two. Deodorant helps lessen the level of daily underarm odor, while antiperspirants typically contains chemical ingredients such as aluminum salts that plug the body’s natural ducts and contract the skin’s pores. Valor, CinnaFresh, and CitraGuard deodorant are free of any aluminum.

These are some of the many reasons it is important to use a deodorant with clean ingredients!

With Young Living’s exclusive formula, these deodorants give you the protection and confidence you deserve!
✅ pH balanced and aluminum free
✅ Formulated without parabens, phthalates, talc, alcohol, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, fragrances, or preservatives
✅ Non-irritating; contains skin-soothing and skin-conditioning ingredients
✅ Formulated without gluten-containing ingredients
✅ Clinically shown to inhibit growth of odor-causing bacteria
✅ Won’t stain clothing
✅ Clinically tested
✅ Allergy tested

The ingredients are strong enough to help inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria, but gentle enough to not disturb the skin’s microbiome.
✅ Arrowroot powder- absorbs and controls body odor-causing bacteria.
✅ Mango seed butter and cocoa seed butter- soothe and condition the skin. This formula is much softer than other natural deodorants.
✅ Kaolin clay- absorb and control body odor-causing bacteria. It also provides skin protection.
✅ Grapefruit seed extract- helps function as a natural preservative.
✅ Baking soda- odor absorber.
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Valor deodorant is the same formula as CitraGaurd and CinnaFresh deodorants, but contains Valor essential oil blend (Blue Tansy, Black Spruce, Frankincense, Geranium, and Camphor wood essential oils)
CinnaFresh contains Clove, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon, and Rosemary essential oils.
CitraGuard contains Lemongrass, Thyme, Sage, Tea Tree, Lavender, Geranium, and Lemon essential oils.

Smell great and feel confident with the products you apply to your body!

There are more than 20 lymph nodes (small lumps of tissue that are part of the body's lymphatic system, which helps fight infection) in the armpit. What goes into your pit on the daily,,, matters! 

So why not ditch and switch & try something new! Just pure plant based goodness that’s good for you and nontoxic.

 WHY USE AT BED TIME
Trying to go natural but finding a stink? And, you don't love the Young Living deodorant at first sight?

Try Young Living Meadow Mist or Mountain Mint deodorant at night. It's an extremely powerful lymphatic system mover.

People who use it during the day sweat and perspire more because the filtering organs are not working to detoxify the body.  The oils in those deodorants are lymphatic system movers and the oils are busy doing their thing, but the filtering organs aren't functioning optimally, so it (the funky smell) comes out through the skin and through the lymphs and you have a sweaty stinky mess. 

One of the best things you can do is use the Young Living Meadow Mist or Mountain Mint deodorants at 🛌 bed time!

WHERE TO USE
Use it under your arms, on your throat, your collar bone area, all the way around the pectoral muscles or the chest. Use it around the knees, behind the knees, around the ankles; even at the groin area (another huge lymphatic area) where the legs attach themselves to the trunk of body.

Use it at night time and you will notice a huge shift, especially if you are drinking enough good pure water you will notice that you have more stink coming out in your urine in the morning and that is exactly what you want to happen.
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