Young Living Essential Oils - My Introduction
Young Living is the world leader in the process of creating their essential oils. For over 20 years, this company has been pioneering and refining the production of their essential oils, and the high quality standards of their process is captured in their Seed to Seal® commitment. From the moment the seed is sourced and until the seal is placed on the bottle, rigorous quality controls and standards of purity are applied.
Young Living’s essential oils can be used in a variety of ways to support and improve your health and wellbeing. Essential oils can help rejuvenate, cleanse, balance, energize and detoxify our bodies, and they can also be used to bring clarity, focus, and healing support to our mental and emotional expressions. Finally, through the ultrasonic diffusion technology of Young Living’s diffusers, the oils help humidify and purify the air, and bring more oxygen molecules into our bodies.
I use essential oils topically, internally, and aromatically:
TOPICAL: The small molecular size of the oils means they are not “oily” in consistency, and thus penetrate fast and deep into the skin and organs for cellular vitality and rejuvenation. For example, I use Lavender and Elemi directly on my skin, and use several blends like Harmony, Joy and Inner Child in my Reiki Healing Touch practice, for acupressure on auricular points, and for balancing chakras and energy centers.
INTERNAL: The single oils and blends work at a cellular level, and bypass the breakdown process of the gut to go directly to the small intestines where they are absorbed and transported to organs and cells. For digestive support, I place a few drops of Peppermint or DiGize into a tablespoon of alternative milk (hemp milk or almond milk) and swallow. I believe this to be the best way to ingest the oils, as they enter the body at their most concentrated and potent levels. I also use EndoFlex for endocrine/hormonal support in the same way. Alternatively, you can also place a few drops of an oil such as Grapefruit, Lemon or Citrus Fresh in a glass of water (don’t use plastic, the oils will combine with the chemicals of the plastic and degrade the plastic) and drink a dilution. However, you will see the oil residue on the glass, so you are not maximizing the drops.
AROMATIC: Aromatic use can be either through inhaling the oils directly, or diffusing the oils using one of Young Living’s ultrasonic diffusers. Diffusing the oils has three main benefits:
Increases the amount of oxygen in the air. More oxygen in your environment means more vitality, life-force energy, chi, prana is available to you. This can be especially beneficial as you sleep or meditate.
Increases the negative ions in the air. Flooding your environment with negative ions helps freshen and purify the air naturally. These negative ions attract pollen, mold, dust, and dander, causing them to stick together in clumps that will fall to the floor as they become heavy. The clumps can then be cleaned from the floor and low surfaces rather than be inhaled from being suspended in the air. Negative ions can also help neutralize the positive ions produced by electronic devices such as TVs, computers, and microwaves. The added negative ions help increase the flow of oxygen to the brain, which results in increased alertness and mental energy.
Increases the ozone levels in the air. The diffuser breaks down the essential oil into micro-molecules, and through this process natural ozone is released into the air. This helps freshen and improves the quality of the air. The aromatherapy benefit comes with the scents of the oils or complexity of the oil blends to increase mental clarity, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being.
You can read more about essential oils in Young Living's Essential Oil Guide.
The best way to start incorporating these essential oils into your life and learning more about the products Young Living offers is to purchase a Starter Kit and become a Young Living member. Becoming a member ensures you receive 24% off retail price for any future purchases you make. There are several kits to choose from depending on your interest and budget, but the one I recommend most is the Premium Starter Kit. It includes a diffuser, 11 5ml bottles of essential oils, 10 sample packets of some of the oils to share, 2 packets of NingXia Red drink, 10 small bottles to fill as you desire, and some other goodies. To get started, have my Member ID#/Sponsor ID# 2036926 ready, and click here.
