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HOW TO USE ESSENIAL OILS

There are many ways to use essential oils, but the two most popular ways are diffusion into the air and direct application onto the skin.

Diffusion

Diffusion of essential oils into the air of an enclosed space (such as a house or office) is popularly called aromatherapy. That's because the highly aromatic, sweet-smelling molecules of the essential oils are literally breathed into the human body, at which point they trigger numerous immune-boosting, healing, relaxing, or stimulating responses, depending upon the specific oils being inhaled. Whether applied directly or inhaled, pure essential oils have a therapeutic impact on the human body. Dr. Gary Young points out that the body's response time to inhalation of essential oils can be as quick as one to three seconds. Of course, even when the oils are applied directly to the skin, their fragrance still gets to the nose!

How do the essential oils cause their effects? Specialized nerve endings deep in the nasal passage are direct extensions of the brain's olfactory bulb. When the tiny, vaporous oil molecules hit them, they stimulate unique receptors that send impulses directly to the olfactory center which "is very closely connected with the limbic area of the brain, which is concerned with our most subtle responses such as emotion, memory, sex-drive and intuition. The olfactory area of the brain also connects with the hypothalamus, a very important structure, which controls the entire hormonal system by influencing the 'master gland' itself--the 'pituitary.' (Wildwood, 1991) Thus, it's not hard to understand how an essential oil, sending impulses so directly to the brain, can affect the physical body as well as the emotions.

When oils are diffused in a home or office, 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 to inhibit dramatically the growth and reproduction of airborne pathogens. As the aromatic molecules drift to the various surfaces of each room (ceilings, floors, walls, tiling, etc.), the unique properties of certain essential oils will rapidly kill pathogenic bacteria, viruses, molds and fungi with which they come in contact. And lastly, they can destroy odors from mold, cigarettes, household pets and more.

Essential oils can be diffused into the air in a number of ways. During summer months when you have a fan or air conditioner running, one of the simplest ways to diffuse oils is to put a few drops of your favorite oil onto a Kleenex, a cotton ball, or handkerchief, and secure it in or next to the air vent or the fan cage so that the air blows across it. The blowing air then circulates the aromatic molecules of the essential oils throughout your house, and you breathe them in and enjoy the fragrances as you go about your normal daily household activities.

Perhaps the most popular and effective method of diffusing oils is using a device called a "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 literally for hours, spreading from room to room via the normal air circulation that occurs as you walk through your house. A diffuser gives the longest lasting effects in the air.

Another easy method of diffusing, if only because of its simplicity, is to purchase the kind of spray bottle you would use to mist houseplants. Fill the mister with water, add 15 or 20 drops of essential oil, shake well, and then walk through your house briefly "misting" each room with the solution as you go. (This refreshing mist will clear the air and clean it, but will fall out of the air more quickly than the mist created by a diffuser.)

Regardless of which method of diffusion you choose, you'll find immediate beneficial effects. For example, diffusing oils into a room where someone is sick with a cold or flu can cut their downtime by half or more. According to the experts and personal testimonies, recovery can be accelerated by as much as 70%! And regular diffusion of essential oils can practically eliminate your normal change-of-season bouts with colds or flu.

According to Dr. Valnet, "Many essences (e.g., cinnamon, pine, thyme, lemon) have marked effects on influenza, and patients treated with these essences seem to get through the winter without trouble."

The stories that people tell about their experiences using essential oils are so wide ranging it can be surprising or even hard to believe. But, when you put these stories side by side with the research mentioned above, it's not surprising at all. For example, for some people, simply smelling the essential oil of lavender right out of the bottle can knock out a stubborn sinus headache within 60 to 90 seconds. Other people swear by a few drops of peppermint across the forehead to do the same. Smelling eucalyptus for just several minutes often helps to open clogged nasal passages and clear up sinus congestion like magic. And a few drops of the essential oil of peppermint on the tummy can completely eliminate acid indigestion and heartburn!

We have personally experienced that the essential oils of peppermint and helichrysum will often completely alleviate shoulder, knee and other joint discomforts when applied directly to the painful area. That is because they both have chemical constituents that are anti-inflammatory and analgesic, in addition to their oxygenating and immune-boosting properties. Other essential oils, such as rose, lavender and ylang ylang can be rubbed into the area of the back, up and down the spine, just before bedtime if you suffer from insomnia. Their amazing calming and relaxing effects practically guarantee a sound night's sleep. And again, you receive these benefits on top of all of the other powerful health-enhancing properties of the oils!

Direct Application

As mentioned earlier in this report, direct application of essential oils to any area of the human body results in almost immediate penetration of the cells of the body. We recommend that anyone beginning to explore this incredibly effective technique always start with the essential oils diluted with pure vegetable oil. Individual sensitivity to the oils may vary and needs to be discovered.

In addition to the application of the oil or oil blend directly on or over the affected area, one of the most effective and efficient means of application of the oils is to specific areas on the bottom of the feet. This notion is present in the ancient healing practices of India (Ayurvedic massage) and China (acupuncture and acupressure). In as little as 21 minutes, virtually every cell of the body will have been penetrated by the oil, regardless of where the oil was applied. Furthermore, the essential oils carry their oxygen molecules and micronutrients right into the cells, nourishing and oxygenating the body in an extraordinarily efficient manner unmatched by any other substance on earth. Of course, anytime your cells get the vital nutrients and oxygen they need, they become more robust, healthy and able to deal with potential problems.

What you need to know before you purchase essential oils

Unfortunately, not all essential oils are created equal. In fact, many if not most of the essential oils on the market today are what's called "perfume quality" oil. Usually found at health food stores or through discount mail order suppliers, these are over-processed, chemical-laden, highly adulterated and de-natured products that, in reality, are little more than cheap perfume made from various odorous plants. 98% of the world's essential oils are made for perfume, food flavoring, or industrial purposes. They contain little or none of the beneficial therapeutic qualities of pure essential oils. Of course, consumers are not commonly given this information by the purveyors of these oils. In truth, the purveyors may have no idea what they are selling. And unfortunately, it is only when you get the oil home and use it that you find out that it's completely devoid of therapeutic benefits.

Pure, unadulterated therapeutic essential oil is extremely difficult to come by--and often very expensive. One reason for this is that it can take as many as 500 to 2,000 pounds or more of raw plant material to produce just a single pound of pure essential oil. And that pound of pure essential oil can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $15,000, depending upon the amount of raw plant material needed to extract the oil, and the difficulty involved in extracting it. This is why many bulk distributors today sell inexpensive diluted and adulterated oils in large quantities to unsuspecting buyers, who may be told they are getting decent oil and who then re-bottle these denatured products in smaller quantities for sale to the public at steep mark-ups.

For this reason, having documentation of the purity and quality of an essential oil is all-important. Without it, you may have a nice smell and little else.

It's also important to know that the purity and therapeutic quality of essential oils are dramatically affected by several other very important factors, including the location and climate in which the plants are grown, the growing procedures used for each particular plant, the harvesting procedures and the extraction procedures used. The plants for pure therapeutic quality essential oils must be grown organically whenever possible, nourished with the best plant foods and water, in the right location and at precisely the right climate. Many of them have to be harvested with great care, by hand, in order not to damage the plant or its delicate oils. Furthermore, the harvesting must be done at precisely the right time of the year and day, when the oils in the plant are at peak potency. And rather than the high heat and chemical extraction processes used by so many essential oil producers (which rob the oils of the vast majority of their vitality), true therapeutic-quality essential oils must be extracted by steam distillation (with very few exceptions, where distillation is not possible, such as with jasmine oil) using extremely low pressure and low heat so as not to degrade the quality of the oil.

These factors are not optional! They are mandatory if a plant oil is to be sold as a pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil. Nevertheless, it appears that there is only one major producer of essential oils in the United States whose products are all guaranteed to meet these criteria.

Meet Dr. Gary Young, N.D.

One of America's foremost experts on essential oils and their therapeutic uses, Dr. Gary Young, is one of the few producers in the world who is devoted to producing pure, unadulterated, therapeutic-quality essential oils for public use.

Dr. Young's credentials are impeccable. He studied essential oils under the famous French researcher Dr. Jean-Claude Lapraz, M.D., who pioneered the use of essential oils to treat and cure chronic respiratory diseases. Dr. Young studied with him at the Geneva Medical University in Switzerland. Later, Dr. Young went to Paris to study under Paul Belaiche, a leading French physician who brought much-needed understanding to the western world regarding the previously unknown chemical properties of essential oils.

Dr. Young then went on to conduct private research into the essential oils at the prestigious Warwick University in England, as well as the University of London. He then traveled to Cairo, Egypt to study essential oils under Dr. R.S. Farag, head of the biochemistry department at Cairo University. Dr. Farag documented the oxygenating molecular activity of essential oils, and was responsible for the scientific documentation of their powerful anti-oxidant and anti-microbial activity. He has written and published over 90 medical research papers on the essential oils, and has received more awards than any other person in this field of study. (Farag, 1989)

Later, Dr. Young founded his own clinic where he experimented with pure essential oils and continued his research into their amazing therapeutic properties. He also contributed to the field of blood crystallization study, and helped advance the study of dark field microscopy.

Today, he heads Young Living Essential Oils, the company he founded for the purpose of bringing pure therapeutic-quality essential oils to the American public. He is one of only a handful of experts in the world today familiar with the multitude of requirements for growing plants for, distilling and protecting high quality essential oil. And he is the first to conduct research and studies in North America on the use of essential oils for the treatment of degenerative diseases.

His farm in Utah cultivates the largest single acreage of lavender in the world and he is the first in North America to grow organic plants for the distillation of essential oils.

Finally, Pure, Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils Are

Available In the United States

Fortunately, just as today's growing plague of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, mutating viruses, infectious fungi and disease-causing parasites has begun to sweep across the nation like a tidal wave, Dr. Young has been developing his company, Young Living Essential Oils, on a national basis in order to help bring pure therapeutic-quality essential oils to the forefront of public consciousness. It is a time of most urgent need. His oils are not only the highest quality oils available here in the United States, but they are also very reasonably priced in spite of the fact that he must import many of the oils from special farms in France, Egypt, Inner Mongolia and China, where the best growing locations and growing climates are located for many essential oil plants.

Find out what essential oils can do for you, personally!

At present, Young Living Essential Oils offers 70 different 100% pure, therapeutic-quality "single" essential oils, and 60 different blends of 100% pure, therapeutic quality essential oils. Because of this wide range of choices, Dr. Young has put together a special "introduction to essential oils" kit for first-time essential oil users, consisting of three bottles of some of the most important and powerful of the essential healing oils (peppermint, lemon and lavender), and four bottles containing specially formulated blends of essential healing oils, for a total of seven bottles of essential oils. Dr. Young calls this kit "The Essential 7." Each bottle contains a full 5 ml of highly concentrated essential oil--more than enough to help you become thoroughly familiar with their amazing therapeutic properties.

Each of the seven different oils and oil blends in the Essential 7 kit can be diffused, applied directly to the body, or even added to the bath water. Here are descriptions of the oils you'll find in this kit, and their most widely acknowledged therapeutic properties:

1) Lavender - This beautiful oil has been called the "universal" essential oil because of its extraordinary ability to help with so many different problems. Dr. Young has said if there were only one oil he could have, it would be lavender. It is highly touted for its phenomenal ability to heal severe burns, cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. It is also widely known for helping with headaches, gentle relief of insomnia, alleviating PMS symptoms, and reducing stress. The fragrance is calming and relaxing, both physically and emotionally. It may kill many dangerous pathogenic microorganisms, and has strong cardiotonic properties as well.

2) Lemon - This refreshing oil is known to promote leukocyte formation and increase lymphatic function, thereby dramatically boosting the body's immune system. It works against many pathogenic microorganisms and also helps purify the air and water, and promotes a sense of well-being when inhaled or applied. It is also known to help relax muscles and to be a potent antidote for a variety of toxins. People love the uplifting fragrance, especially children.

3) Peppermint - This cooling spice oil is known to improve dramatically and rapidly mental acuity and alertness, vanquish fatigue, soothe the respiratory system, relieve nausea, fever and vomiting, and quickly help to relieve headaches, acid indigestion and heartburn. It also may kill intestinal parasites, as well as work against staphylococcus, and numerous other pathogenic microorganisms. Peppermint is also often used as an inhalant to reduce the symptoms of asthma and bronchitis, and is cooling on hot summer days.

This kit also contains blends of Young Living Essential Oils, designed by Dr. Young for specific purposes.

4) Purification - This is a blend of 100% pure essential oils including Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavendin, and Melaleuca. It was specially developed by Dr. Gary Young to purify the air of airborne pathogens and neutralize mildew, cigarette smoke, and other odors found in homes, offices and confined areas.

The oils which are combined to make this blend have been described as having strong healing properties on their own:

* Citronella can be highly antiseptic and anti-spasmodic, and may be anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory as well.

* Lemongrass is known to be strongly antiseptic and anti-parasitic. It is also very calming, highly beneficial for the digestive system, anti-inflammatory, and often used in natural mosquito repellent.

* Lavendin is similar to lavender and has many of the same powerful therapeutic properties.

* Melaleuca is known to be highly anti-infectious, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, immune-stimulating, decongestant, neurotonic (i.e., it calms jangled nerves) and pain-relieving.

Purification is great for repelling bugs and relieving the itching and swelling of bug bites. We believe this oil should be in the first aid kit of every home!

5) Joy - An exquisite blend of pure essential oils, Joy includes Ylang ylang, Bergamot, Citrus and Bulgarian Rose oils. It was specially developed by Dr. Gary Young to relax the body and mind, and bring about an enhanced sense of wellbeing and security.

The properties of the constituent oils have been reported as follows:

* Ylang ylang is thought to be highly antiseptic and is used overseas to fight intestinal infections. It is also known to be hypotensive (i.e., it relieves tension and high blood pressure), reduces hyperpnoea (i.e., over accelerated breathing), alleviates tachycardia (i.e., rapid heart beat), and it is known to work wonders on sexual debilities such as impotence in men and frigidity in women.

* Bergamot has been used in the Middle East for hundreds of years as an effective way of managing infectious diseases, cold sores, insect bites, ulcers, sore throat, thrush, and depression. It is known to have about 300 powerful chemical constituents, and has a refreshing, uplifting quality.

* Mandarin is believed to be antiseptic and anti-spasmodic, as well as appeasing, gentle, and promoting happiness.

* Bulgarian Rose has the highest electrical frequency of all essential oils at 320 MHz, and because of this it enhances the electrical frequency of every cell in the body, bringing about heightened immunity and overall good health. It is highly anti-infectious, and known to help alleviate the symptoms of chronic bronchitis, asthma and tuberculosis. Best of all it is stimulating and elevating to the mind, and has an intoxicating, aphrodisiac-like fragrance.

When feeling sad, there is nothing quite like a sniff of “Joy” to uplift the spirit! This is another blend to be used regularly, if not daily.

6) Peace and Calming - This is a blend of pure essential oils that includes Citrus, Ylang ylang, Tanactum and Patchouly. It was specially developed by Dr. Gary Young to help promote relaxation and a sense of calm after a stressful day. When diffused in the home it helps gently relax overactive, upset, or hard to manage children. (We've already discussed the numerous therapeutic and anti-microbial properties of Citrus and Ylang ylang above.)

* Tanactum (also known as Blue Tansy) is one of the most rare and most therapeutic of the essential oils. It is thought to be highly anti-viral and anti-bacterial. It helps the immune system fight the symptoms of colds, flu and infection. Additionally, it aids the body's nervous system by modulating neurotransmitters, reducing stress and bringing about a general feeling of wellbeing.

* Patchouly is among the top 10 oils used in aromatherapy. It is known to be powerfully anti-infectious and antiseptic. Additionally, it helps regenerate tissue, and is anti-inflammatory. It is also used as a general tonic that helps bring about a relaxed state when diffused or applied directly.

If you have any trouble with stress, feeling overly worried, or getting a good night’s sleep, we believe this is one of the most beneficial essential oils blends you could possibly use. Children typically love it. Also, because of the Citrus and Patchouly it contains, it has the ability to rid your home of dangerous airborne pathogens when diffused.

7) Pan Away - Some people call this a miracle oil. It is a blend of pure essential oils including Helichrysum, Wintergreen, Clove, and Peppermint. It was specially developed by Dr. Gary Young to help reduce inflammation, promote healthy circulation and healing, and alleviate mild to severe discomfort in muscles, bones, and joints. It has proven to be highly effective for the relief of arthritic and rheumatic symptoms, sports injuries, sprains, and muscle spasms. (We have already noted the many beneficial therapeutic properties of Peppermint above.)

* Helichrysum has been referred to by Gary Young as a "magic bullet" oil. It is an all-around beneficial essential oil that is widely known to help regenerate tissue and reduce tissue pain. It has also been shown to stimulate liver cell function, improve hearing loss, and reduce scarring and discoloration of the skin.

* Wintergreen contains methyl salicylate, which has a completely natural cortisone-like action that is highly beneficial for muscle, bone and joint discomfort. It is extremely helpful in decreasing the distressing symptoms of arthritis, tendinitis and rheumatism.

* Clove is widely known for its powerful pain-relieving and germicidal properties. It is also one of the three essential oils in which no known bacteria, virus or fungus can live. It is anti-infectious, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and antiseptic.

This essential oil blend is an absolute "must have" if you suffer from aching joints or engage in any kind of work or sports activities that leave you with sore muscles.

Please remember that virtually all essential oils are multi-beneficial and therapeutic, so long as they are pure, unadulterated first-quality essential oils. Even though many of the essential oils described above are historically known for treating very specific symptoms, such as pain, insomnia, high blood pressure or infection, virtually all of them work to oxygenate the cells of the human body, and are packed with oxygen, natural immune system stimulators, and a wide spectrum of cellular enhancers which are carried directly into the cells and tissues of the body to oxygenate and balance them. In short, one of the real beauties of high quality essential oils is that almost any of them will help stimulate the human immune system, and benefit your overall health and wellbeing, regardless of the specific symptoms for which you may be using that oil.

As with any substance you use for therapeutic purposes, the best advice is to proceed with sensitivity and intelligence. The good news is that if used appropriately, essential oils are completely safe as well as effective. So, you can just try them and see how they affect you. Along the way, you may even experience their subtle effects that touch upon the spiritual dimensions of your experience, as well as the physical, mental, and emotional.

HOW TO ORDER PURE, THERAPEUTIC ESSENTIAL OILS

Thanks to Young Living, pure essential oils are available to you directly. You can order them on the internet, or by phone, fax, or mail, using a credit card or check-by-phone. All you need to do is make contact with the Young Living Distributor whose name and contact information is listed below.

We recommend that you purchase the "Essential 7 kit" and begin experimenting with the oils.

The Essential 7 kit also makes a perfect gift for anyone you love or care about since the oils are not only healthful but are incredibly fragrant and delightful to use!

It won't take you long to find out which oils offer you the greatest therapeutic benefits for a wide variety of symptoms and conditions.

How To Order Essential Oils and more info.

It is not our aim to glorify natural remedies at the expense of scientific progress, nor to uphold the principles of our present-day drug-orientated culture, but simply to provide information about essential oils themselves in their multifaceted nature.

Please also understand that this report is written only for the purpose of education and sharing of information. It should not be construed as providing or attempting to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or prescription. If you are ill, Please consult with a competent health professional before undertaking any health-care program.