Your Inner Wellness

The Power of Essential Oils

You'll learn a lot on this site concerning essential oils.  Spend time reviewing the videos and reading the information.  You will want to learn as much as possible when deciding if Young Living Essential Oils are for you or not.  Deciding to change your inner self to Your Inner Wellness is a big decision and I hope you take the time to see your options.  If you would like to work with the essential oils, please allow me to arrange a wholesale account for you to purchase them at a deep discount  - Tina Michelle

 

   What Are Essential Oils?  

Essential Oils are aromatic liquids.  If you pick a leaf off a tree and tear the leaf, you will see a little liquid drip out of the vein.  That is the essential oil of the plant, it is the Immune System of the plant.  These little drops of oil have powerful healing properties and they are very compatible with the human body.

How do we obtain essential oils? Essential plant oils are extracted from trees, roots, shrubs, leaves, flowers, needles and resins. In ancient times it was very difficult to harvest plants and distill oils. In some ancient cultures essential oils were so expensive they were traded on the market like gold and silver. Thanks to modern technology these healing oils are now available to us at a fraction of the cost that ancient cultures paid.

The distillation process is what makes essential oils so concentrated. It often requires an entire plant or more to produce a single drop of distilled essential oil.  For example, it takes thousands of flower petals to create the drops that are in a single bottle of rose oil, and adding just one drop of peppermint oil to a glass of water has approximately the same concentration as 26 cups of tea. 

The practice of using essential oils is commonly referred to as aromatherapy, which may be misleading at times.  I personally ingest some of the oils, as well as rubbing them on topically.  Smelling them is merely one of the ways to use these powerful life changing oils for both physical and psychological inner well-being. 

In ancient times, sweet smelling oils were more respected for both their medicinal and healing properties than scent.  Essential Oils are often referred to as "Mankind's First Medicine". In fact, the Egyptians may have been the first to discover the potential of aromatics. In 1922, when King Tut's tomb was opened, some 50 alabaster jars designed to hold 350 liters of oils were discovered. While tomb robbers had stolen nearly all the precious oils, some of the jars still contained oil traces. 

  Why Should We Use Essential Oils?  

We humans are organic beings.  When we put something on our body or in our body, it is important that it also be organic.  How else can it actually affect a true and accurate vibrational change?  

I often share with people about the difference between authentic medicine from plants vs. synthetic pharmaceuticals.  Let me give you an example using (of all things) handbags.  This might only resonate with the women, but let's consider a real Gucci bag (essential oils).  When you purchase the authentic you get the real product.  This is not the case when you purchase a knock off bag.  You get a similar bag, but it just isn't quite the same thing, is it?  The same is true of pharmaceuticals.  The large drug companies cannot patent nature, it belongs to all of us.  Instead, they extract molecules and adulterate them to create something "original" that they CAN patent.  It isn't quite the Gucci of nature, but rather the Gouchy (a knock off) synthetic.  With patents come millions, you can see why there is a vested interest in keeping you from the authentic products.  I also heard someone liken it to putting unleaded regular in a $40,000 BMW.  YOU are the BMW in this scenario.  YOU DESERVE THE BEST.

 

  My Personal Testimonials 

Remember if everything LIVING has a vibration and the essential oils (Young Living are assured of being PURE and therapeutic grade oils), are the living essence from the pressed and distilled plant, then that vibration is actually held within the bottle.  

 

These are the oils that have changed my life, and the lives of my family. 

The Essential Oil - Brain Power - After using YLEO's Brain Power I noticed an extreme and significant change in my daughter who is diagnosed with Autism and Mental Retardation. I simply put one drop on each side of her temple, and two drops on the back of her head at the brain stem area. 

After the first application, within 24hrs I received a call from her supervisor in her work environment. The supervisor (who had never called with an update prior), informed me my daughter was alert, laughing, active and even organizing her fellow workers in a group activity. 

I knew the Brain Power had worked. Since then, I have discovered it also works wonders in my home with depression. Others have reported a significant difference with improved memory with loved ones suffering from Dementia. 

The Essential Oil - Thieves - I know the name sounds strange, and there's story behind it (find it in the article later).  Nonetheless, this is the most amazing oil I think we carry.  

I was told by someone it killed airborne viruses and would prevent me from getting infections.  I was at an event in Memphis, TN and had personal one-on-one contact with several hundred people over a period of six days.  Everyone it seemed, was ill with colds and flu symptoms.  

I kept this bottle close by during my interactions and every few moments I opened the bottle, poured a few drops on my palms, rubbed them together and then put them over my nose.  Breathing in deeply I could smell the very oils that were used to end the plague in Europe.  Needless to say, I never leave home without my "on contact germ killer".  

The Essential Oil - Lavender - Most of the time when we think of lavender, we might think of relaxation, and its great for that.  But the YLEO is also without any sort of adulterations, or additions so that is NOT harmful to the direct skin, and in fact saved not one, but two people I know.  

I will share my neighbors story.  She is an older lady who called me to ask if I had anything in my oils for burns.  I had only been in this business for about 6 days when she called.  I had, however, attended the company convention where I had learned that our lavender works wonders on burns.  So, I took my oils.  I was not prepared for what I saw, and I have no idea why I didn't freak out, but I truly trusted the oils, and my neighbor trusted me. 

Her pressure cooker had blown up on her, scalding her front from her breast area to her belt area.  The burns were angry purple red.  She was very brave as it was painful,  as I gently rubbed the lavender oil on.  The pain came from my fingertip touch, not the oil.  Within moments she noticed the difference.  After about 15 minutes she sat up and said it didn't hurt nor sting any longer.  I was amazed.  

The next morning she got in to see her M.D. who couldn't believe the injury had occurred only 12 hrs. prior.  The M.D. said it appeared like a week's worth of healing, instead of hours.  The Dr. did say my friend would blister and have a scar.  My neighbor just smiled and said "no, Tina Michelle said I wouldn't".  And, she didn't.

The Essential Oil - Pan Away - I have suffered from a chronic pain issue for over 17 years now.  I have never been one to take pain killers, and frankly they scare me.  I have seen more than one loving soul taken out with an addiction that sneaks up on them.  So, pain killers are out of the question.  I had to find another answer, and I did.  

Pan Away is an oil that was suggested to me by a friend for pain relief.  I really didn't expect it to work when I used it.  42 seconds later (yes, I timed it), the spot where I had applied 2 drops of this life changing oil was pain free!  This oil is always by my side now.  

I have since discovered 3 additional oils we have that also relieve pain in my body.  I have learned different body chemistries work with different oils, some are more effective than others with different folks.  

The Essential Oil - Peace & Calming - I wear this as a perfume, and also diffuse it in a diffuser to calm the energies around my home and also within myself.  When I know I have a nerve wracking interview, or a radio show, I need a little extra calmness.  Never let 'em see you sweat, right?

YL Supplements w/Essential Oils - Omega Blue - This little pill really surprised me.  My cholesterol dropped from 300 to 150 in 90 days of continuous use with no additional changes to diet.  I completely credit this supplement of Omega - 3 Fish Oil and infused essential oils for their wonderful work. 

YL Supplements w/Essential Oils - EndoGize - I was told this was a hormone balancing supplement.  A family member was having "lady troubles" with extreme monthly pain and flow.  She was diagnosed with endometriosis, multiple fibroids, cysts on both ovaries, and intense inflammation.  Her OB/GYN suggested a full hysterectomy.  

She was 27 yrs old.  Instead she began taking EndoGize and her periods began to regulate, her painful menses ended to the point she didn't have any warning when her period was due to start, and her flow became regular to light.  

YL Anti-Oxident Superfood Drink - NingXia Red - I had never heard of Goji berries, nor seen it on Oprah when I was introduced to this flavorful energy packed juice.  Being a diabetic I have to be very careful of "energy drinks" as they tend to be packed with either sugar fruit "junk" juices, or doused with caffeine.  This juice is neither.  Pure fruits with infused essential oils allow me to live a healthier lifestyle.

The power of this heart healthy drink was proven to myself and my husband when he had his heart 5 way bypass.  I had been in the company for a short 4 months when he had to have this life threatening surgery.  I had introduced this superfood drink to him when I joined the company and we had both taken it faithfully for those months.  Filled with heart healthy fruits, we both firmly believe he is alive today due to the properties of this drink.  More on this when you view the NingXia Red page.   

The Essential Oil - Release - The first time I got a new set of YLEO (Young Living Essential Oils) in the mail. I opened the box and pulled out a new oil I had ordered called Release.  I burst into tears!  I had an immediate releasing action just from touching the bottle!   

I have tons more stories about emotional oils that have helped stabilize emotions!  To fully grasp the idea of the power these oils carry, you must also be aware of the reaction they will have to your organic essence.  So, when we put organic vibration into an organic vibrational being, there can be real change.  Or, at least in my case there was, and still is.

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What's The Difference In The Grades of Oils?

I bet you wonder why I keep calling the oils "pure and therapeutic" grade, well let me explain as the grades of oils varies immensely.  Does this mean you can go to your local discount store and buy the "pure and therapeutic" grade oils?  I assure you, you cannot.  The essential oils you may choose to purchase in various stores are more than likely less quality and sometimes down right harmful if used incorrectly.  Remember, just because the package says it has "essential oils", it may be the least expensive and therefore least quality the company has chosen to purchase to use in their products.  Therefore they have little, if any, therapeutic value other than smelling nice.  In fact if the company has chosen to use some sort of synthetic carrier in the mixture, you may end up allergic to the smell!  That's why so many people are amazed when using true Grade A (therapeutic grade) oils.  They usually have no allergic sensitivity to the smell! There are no carriers in the Grade A oil, just the powerful vibration of the oils themselves.

Let me show you what I have learned, and why it is so important when using aromatherapy to choose the correct Grade for the situation and circumstance..

Grade A -  Of course these are the cream of the crop (literally).  The distillation process is closely monitored to assure the proper temperatures are maintained throughout the process, this also allows the medicinal properties to be retained throughout the distillation process as well (the most important part!)  Only the highest quality of plants (organically grown ONLY) are used in this process.  These are the originals, like an authentic Gucci bag.

  Grade B  - These are considered a food grade, and are approved to be used in food products.  Most of the time, however, they contain synthetics, pesticides, fertilizers, extenders and or carrier oils.  This is like the "almost real" knock off Gucci bag.  Not quite the real deal, but if the user doesn't have the "eye" for authentic, they (as well as others) might be easily fooled.

  Grade C  - The lovely scents in the perfumes are usually Grade C oils.  What does this mean?  They probably already contain the adulterations found in Grade B (synthetics, pesticides, fertilizers, extenders and or carrier oils), as well as solvents.  These solvents are used to gain a higher yield of oil per harvest (increasing the profit margin of course).  Now you can see why spraying perfume on a sunburn (for example) hurts!  Or you begin to sneeze.  It isn't the oils (even the lower B and C grades), it is the solvents and the yuckies included in those lower grades.  If you have ever seen those really bad handbag replicas, this is the same type of energy.  Meaning instead of Gucci it might be a Gouchy.

  Floral Water  - This is a byproduct of the original distillation process, the problem for the consumer is which grade of oil was the floral water distilled from?  Was it the high quality Grade A oil, or the lower grades of B & C.  Were the raw materials in good condition, or were they moldy and rotting?  You have to rely on the corporations making the products to make this call for you.  This grade of oil (can it even be called that at this stage?), is used  usually in hair, skin and beauty products.

 

How Does Someone Actually Use Oils

Aromatherapy teaches us smelling is one of the main ways people use and accept essential oils.  Let's review some ways this can occur, and what tools you may need to do this. It is extremely important to remember NEVER to heat your oils. It can destroy the healing properties in the oils, and in some cases turn them into carcinogens!

Aromatic Inhalation

  Direct Inhalation - This is a simple and affective process.  *Pour a few drops of oil into your hands, making sure to rub your palms together to activate the energy within the oils.  Now, just cup your hands over your mouth and nose and breath in deeply.  As you can see this can be done anywhere and almost anytime!

  Diffuse - The way to diffuse oils is by using an air type diffusing system.  You can purchase a variety of electric or even battery operated diffusers, and a simple on line search will help you determine which you feel is best for you.  (If you are considering signing up under me in this company, you will want to wait to get this as you will receive a %50 off coupon for one in your kit!).  Otherwise here is a great resource for choosing a diffuser.  The cool air blows through the oils you drop into it's well, and then circulate throughout the environment.  As you smell these, the oil molecules makes it's way into your being, and thus creating the vibration for change.  

  Air Diffusing - Using a cotton ball, place a few drops of essential on it and place it on the humidifier.  Allow the cool air or steam from a warm air humidifier to blow through the cotton ball.  This disperses the oil molecules into the air.  Remember oil and water don't mix, so putting the drops in the humidifier won't work.  The oils will separate from the water and rise to the top.  

  Direct Steam Infusion - Drop a few drops of your choice of essential oil into a bowl of hot steaming water.  Place a towel over you head deeply inhale the steam.  The steam carries the oils molecules into the nasal cavity, allowing for change.  Remember to use a small amount of water, as the oil will separate and rise to the top of the bowl.  It is also best to use a glass bowl, as true therapeutic grade essential oils (grade A) are so concentrated they can eat through plastic.  

Internal Consumption

  Dietary Supplements - Oils can be consumed as dietary supplements in several ways. 

• Purchasing empty vegetable capsules and creating your own supplement.  Following the directions on the labels, take a glass dropper and place the recommended drops into a capsule.  Seal it and swallow.  At times you can even mix various oils in the same capsule creating a formula for your well being.  Many such formulas are found in the Essential Oils Desk Reference .  Many oilers swear by this method, I have yet to advance to this stage, instead I use the next method.

• Taking supplements already created by the YL company.  Everyone knows vitamins and herbs are beneficial and necessary to our good physical health.  YL has taken one step further and enhanced their nutritional supplement line with essential oils!  Providing two lines of defense instead of just one.  All natural, all good.

•  Use caution, however, as some oils are too "hot" to be in direct contact with your tongue.  Some oils (such as Peppermint) I drop right onto my tongue.  

• Use in your cooking, and or on a piece of bread, or even better in a glass of water (remember to keep stirring until drunk, as the oil and water separates), or rice milk.

* Always be sure to test your sensitivity to oils by trying a drop of them first.  If skin irritation occurs, immediately apply pure vegetable oil to the area to dilute. DO NOT USE WATER (as this drives the oil deeper into the tissues)  Be sure to read each label prior to using each individual oil.

* * Disclaimer found in the YL literature. - Research indicates that some oils are more effective when taken orally. Only pure essential oils, proven safe and labeled as dietary supplements, should be used internally. Some oils can be taken in a rice milk, or in a clear vegetable capsule.  Dilution and dosage is dependent on the age, size, and the health constitution of the individual.  Follow the recommended dosage on individual product labels to ensure safety or seek the advice of a health professional before administering oils internally.

Topical Application

  Direct Skin Contact - It is recommended to dilute all oils before applying to the skin using a mixture of carrier oils, or pure vegetable oil.  As you come to learn about the oils and your own tolerance level, you will then decide which you can apply directly and WHERE.  Pour a few drops into your hands, rub your palms clockwise to activate the oil's vibration.  Apply then to the area in question.

Different oils should be administered differently. Consult the EDOR, or your guidelines booklet found HERE.  Remember, only pure therapeutic grade oils are being discussed.  We have no idea of the results if you were to use an inferior oil.

 

12 Ways To Feel Better With Essential Oils 

1)  Alleviate stress and anxiety - Bring peace and balance to your emotions without negative side effects.

2)  Shield your body from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites - Studies find that essential oils are effective against MRSA, the methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus superbug. This bacterium has mutated so effectively that it is resistant to most antibiotics, including penicillin.

3)  Experience natural pain relief - when gently massaged into sore and tired muscles.

4)  Potent against Inflammation -  Helps alleviate inflammation that causes pain.

5)  Support your body’s Immune System naturally.

6)  Ward off Insomnia - Lavender out performs common drugs in promoting sleep, enhancing relaxation, and decreasing anxiety, according to the 1988 International Journal of Aromatherapy. Apply a few drops topically and sprinkle on a pillowcase to promote restful sleep.

7)  Rejuvenate your skin - Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for restoring and improving damaged skin. Beneficial for clogged pores, eczema, acne, dry skin, freckles and stretch marks.

8) Soothe Digestive Disorders - Rub essential oils onto the abdominal area to relieve digestive upsets. Ingest a few drops of therapeutic grade essential oil in water to provide relief for heartburn, gas, indigestion, diarrhea and irritable bowel disease.

9)  Support Your Bones and Muscles - 50% of our body weight is muscles and our skeleton has 206 bones. When stressed or overworked, apply to the affected area for strong skeletal and muscular support.

10)  Superior Dental and Oral Care - Research has shown that oral bacteria can cause heart disease. More bacteria live on the back of the tongue than any other part of the body, and proper cleaning and flossing can do much more than protect the teeth. Essential oils in Young Living mouthwash and toothpaste help kill microbes that cause tooth decay.

11)  Increase Your Mental Clarity - Exciting clinical studies are proving that the inhalation of peppermint oil daily increases students test scores by 28%. Keep your edge in the workplace by breathing Peppermint during work.

12)  Provide affordable safe alternatives to household cleaners - Replace chemical cleaners with the powerful antimicrobial activities of essential oils

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Aromatherapy Essential Oils instructor, Annette Chaffee, offers an impromptu lesson on Vita Flex.  Applied to the body's greatest receptors, the feet, the oils travel throughout the body making their vibrational changes.  This is a simple modality that anyone can do, yes.... even your spouse or children!

So, You Want To Try The Oils!

I want to give you some ideas on what you can actually do with your oils.  I've already mentioned the awesome book The EODR -  Essential Oils Desk Reference where you simply look up a condition (emotional or physical) and you are provided a variety of suggestions.  This is your best resource if you are truly invested in using your oils.

Another fantastic resource is the "Oils Testimonials" site.  Due to FDA regulations, we cannot tell you our "dietary supplements"  get rid of this ailment, cure that disease, or balance whatever in your body.   Many users of the oils, however, have their own personal stories of what they had wrong, and what they used to fix themselves.  I often visit when I have a symptom of something, look up that topic and read the various testimonials.  Perhaps I will find some suitable information for my condition.  Each time I have an awesome experience with the oils,  I will post it there.  Here is that link:  Oils Testimonial Site.  

As you should realize by now, I truly believe in Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.  I also hope you are encouraged to try them as well, and remember all YL products are 100% money back guaranteed if you change your mind and send back the product unopened and unused.  If you open the product and need to return it (for any reason), you will be given a credit on your account.  

So, now we need to decide in which direction you want to go.   You have two basic options: wholesale or retail.  

Retail - If you want to purchase your oils retail, you can do so from my company site HERE.  Once there, if the oil or supplement you are interested in is not on the first page, simply look to the left for the Product Catalog.  Once you click on that, you can purchase your products at retail cost.  Or, you can simply call in your order by calling the YL company listed below.  Please don't forget to use my distributor number so I get credit for your visit and purchase.  Here it is - #1010107  or call me 740-377-8462.

Wholesale -  This is the most logical I believe.  The idea of a wholesale account is as simple a concept as Costco and Sam's Club (which is in almost ever neighborhood in America).  You can visit my YL company page HERE and sign yourself up (of course be sure to use my number so that I can work with you as you use your oils).  My distributor number is #1010107.  When you arrive at that page, you will want to choose Independent Distributor.  This is for anyone wanting to purchase oils at the lowest wholesale pricing.  If you choose, you can also build a Holistic Business with it, but it isn't necessary.  More on that later.  You can also choose to join the wholesale group by calling the numbers below.  Again, don't forget my distributor number - #1010107 - or call me 740-377-8462.

 

The Contact Numbers To Get Your Oils!

Tina Michelle -  yourinnerwellness@gmail.com 

Or Call 740-377-8462 

Worldwide - Email - custserv@youngliving.com 

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