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I have been a health advocate for 30 years and would love to share with you tips on how to generate a healthy lifestyle.  With my guidance you will uncover, understand and address any poor lifestyle choices that have held you back from a vibrant, healthier life.   
Make your home and life a sanctuary. Discover how to create a healthier environment for you and your family.  Uncover the contributing factors that have held you back from a vibrant life and correct  these elements via 6 key areas.   Join me and learn more on how you can do just this.
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Digestive Support Blend

Tarragon, Peppermint, Fennel, and other 100% pure essential oils blend together to provide a digestive lift.

Lemon

Lemon essential oil can add a delightful, fresh flavor to many recipes. Start with one drop instead of adding lemon zest or lemon juice to a dish.

Emotional Support Blend

This blend has a rustic, grounding aroma to help encourage a positive attitude.

Immune Support Blend

Support a healthy immune system. Add a drop of this blend to your coffee or water to infuse a spicy flavor.

Peppermint

Peppermint is great tasting and livens up your baking, protein shakes, tea, and water with just a drop.

Calming Support Blend

With an aroma that may help encourage a calm atmosphere, this blend is an uplifting addition to your routine.

Frankincense

Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) includes the naturally occurring constituent limonene, and has a woodsy, warm, balsamic aroma.

Air Purifier Blend

This essential oil blend helps freshen the air and eliminate odors with its refreshing and uplifting combination of citrus and spearmint essential oils.

Muscular Support Blend

This blend is soothing to the skin while providing comforting warmth to muscles after exercise.

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Lavender is great for relaxing and winding down before bedtime; add to bath or diffuse to create a calming, comforting environment.

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Enjoy this blend's refreshing and soothing scent, a unique combination of vanilla, lime, ocotea, lavender, and other pure oils.

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Rub this blend on your feet or chest before exercise to uplift and inspire, or massage a few drops on your feet before bedtime to encourage an atmosphere of comfort.

 

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Create a Romantic Evening with your partner for this Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and if you're a romantic at heart, I can imagine that you will be thinking of special ways to create lasting memories this year. This Valentine’s Day, why not enjoy a romantic night in with your significant other? Whether you don’t want to fight the crowd or simply want to stay home and make the most of the moment, here are some tips for having a romantic night at home. 

Set the Mood with an Amazing Atmosphere 

Whether you’re setting up a romantic dinner or planning an evening of fun activities, take some time to set up the atmosphere. Create a playlist of your favorite love songs—or your partner's favorite tunes—and put it on loop. You can also decorate around the house with low light diffusers, flowers, or other items that represent your love and romance. Get creative! If you don't have any decorations on hand, consider making them yourself for an added touch of personalization. 

Diffusing essential oils is one of the best ways to help set the mood. Here are a few diffuser recipes you can use to put romance in the air. 
Plan Fun Activities Together 
There are plenty of fun activities you can do together from the comfort of your own home.  Have a movie marathon with films that remind you both of how you met or feature some of your favorite actors. Play board games or video games—you can even challenge each other to learn something new! The possibilities are endless when it comes to finding unique ways to spend quality time together without ever leaving your home. 

Prepare Dinner Together
Plan to cook together or make it ahead. You can also head to Pinterest for some new recipes or get creative with ingredients you already have in your fridge. This can be part of the activity you do together valentines day night. 

Draw a Bath 
Whether you're pampering yourself or creating an enjoyable experience for a spouse, a romantic bath can be just the thing you need. Infuse your bath with epsom salts, fragrant bath salts and essential oils.






Consider a Massage 
Valentines day is the PERFECT day to surprise your loved one with a massage. You can find great how to videos on YouTube or instructions on Pinterest. Break out fragrant massage oils, such as the Sensation Massage Oil and Relaxation Massage oil.  If you're going for a deep moisturizer, you can use lotion over oils. Use what you have on hand or try the Coconut Lime Replenishing Body Butter is an all-time favorite. 




At the end of the day, remember that this Valentine's Day is all about celebrating your relationship and enjoying each other's company. Take some time to relax and cuddle up on the couch while talking about everything and anything that comes to mind. Enjoy the moment without any distractions and cherish each other in every way possible! After all, isn't that what being in love is all about?


Geranium essential oil

Geranium essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers, leaves, and  stems of the Pelargonium graveolens plant, a multibranched shrub that  grows up to 5 feet tall. Native to subtropical southern Africa, geranium  was used traditionally by the Egyptians to promote beautiful, radiant  skin. Today Geranium essential oil is obtained from Africa and  Madagascar and is used in many perfumes and cosmetics for its fresh,  floral aroma and skin care benefits. In addition to use in topical  products and perfumes, Geranium essential oil can be diffused or inhaled  for its uplifting and soothing aroma.
  • Diffuse Geranium with Grapefruit or Tangerine for a bright, uplifting aroma.
  • Add a few drops to your facial essence, serum, or moisturizer to help promote the appearance of healthy, youthful skin.
  • Apply it to your hair to promote shine and wear it as a hair perfume.
  • Combine it with oils like Lavender and Ylang Ylang in a hot bath to create a peaceful, private getaway.



Ylang Ylang essential oil from Finca Botanica Farm and Distillery in Ecuador!

Ylang Ylang essential oil  will be sourced exclusively from Young Living's very own Finca Botanica Farm and Distillery in Ecuador!
The Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang oil will have the same properties you know and love. The main noticeable difference is that the Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang oil has a slightly softer and sweeter floral aromatic profile. You’ll love its romantic floral aroma either on its own or as an ingredient in your DIY blends.




Lavender Essential Oil from Young Living is beautiful...

A classic scent we can all recognize with a simple sniff, Lavender essential oil provides a calming, floral scent that instantly sets us at ease. 😌
Enjoy more of what Lavender oil has to offer—slide to reveal.
Lavender oil is also great for:
â—½Relieving digestive discomfort
â—½Easing joint and muscle pain associated with sprains/strains/rheumatoid arthritis
â—½Creating a relaxing environment that can help relieve headaches
â—½Acting as a nervine/calmative to promote relaxation
â—½Providing comfort during cough and cold symptoms


NingXia Red Shot Recipes for Your 2023 New Year's Eve Party...


We are about to bring in the New Year 2023! If you need ideas on how to host a party or gathering of friends with Good Cheer here are some ideas just for you, excerpts taken from Young Living's Lavender Life Blog. 
 
Whether you’re decking the halls or ringing in the new year, throwing a festive fête is the perfect way to bid farewell to months gone by. So gather friends and family for a holiday celebration!
If you’ve spent time at the International Grand Convention, you know that Club Red is the place Young Living members head to when they really want to let loose! With a great soundtrack, NingXia drinks flying left and right, and some of the best dance moves you’ve ever seen, Club Red is a wall-to-wall party that we never want to leave! Check out our tips below to throw a great holiday party!
The holiday season fills up fast!
 
Thieves Essential Oil will make your place sparkle! 
Nothing says welcome like the warm, spicy scent of Thieves®. Make party prep simple with Thieves Household Cleaner. This all-in-one cleaner lets you tackle every chore, from bathrooms to baseboards, without harsh chemicals. From there, add the décor that makes the party yours. Whether it’s glam with glitter or low-key with a fire in the fireplace, tie in your personality with fun additions throughout the house—and don’t forget the bathroom! Nothing denotes a well-planned party more than attention to detail in the most forgotten spaces.
 
Music for the moment
Club Red gets its magic from two things—inventive NingXia Red shots and a killer soundtrack. Make sure your celebration never loses its buzz by keeping your guests moving all night. Curate a holiday-themed playlist full of old and new favorites, hire a live band, or for a vintage twist, break out the record player and spin vinyl throughout the evening.
 
Eat up!
Humans cannot live on NingXia alone—believe us, we would if we could—so make sure your friends and family have some delightful snacks to nosh on all night long. Keep the food light and healthy so the focus can stay where you want it: on the NingXia Red shots!
Here are some of our favorite party recipes:
Cauliflower crust pizza
Cheesy sweet potato bites
Baked tomato and feta
Guilt-free peppermint brownies
 
Here are some ideas and recipes for NingXia Red shots.
Click link above for fun recipes....
 
Your Club Red will have on hand for your guests to add to their shots of NingXia Red
Lime Vitality™ essential oil,
Orange Vitality™ essential oil,
 NingXia Nitro®,
NingXia Zyng™, and a whole host of other party supplies.
Add a bottle or two of NingXia Red—sold separately—and you can bring the energy of the convention into your holiday party. Encourage your guests to invent their own recipes and offer prizes for the most creative names and best-tasting shots. We suggest everyone starts the party with a couple of our favorites...
 
BIRD BOMB: A surefire party starter!
Tangerine Vitality essential oil1 can NingXia Zyng™
1 NingXia Nitro®
1 ounce NingXia Red®
1 drop Red Shot™
1 drop Lavender Vitality™
1 drop Orange Vitality™
1 drop Lemon Vitality™
1 drop Lime Vitality™
1 drop Tangerine Vitality™
1 drop Grapefruit Vitality™
1 drop Citrus Fresh™ Vitality™
1 drop Frankincense Vitality™
1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality™
 
Add NingXia Nitro to a shot glass; then add the oil drops. Add just enough NingXia Red to fill the shot glass. In a separate, larger glass, pour a full can of NingXia Zyng (no ice). Drop the shot glass into the larger glass and drink the whole beverage as quickly as possible.
 
FIRECRACKER: One of the spiciest ways to get your NingXia!
Peppermint Vitality1 NingXia Nitro®
1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality™
1 drop Clove Vitality™
1 drop Peppermint Vitality™
1 ounce NingXia Red®
 
Add NingXia Nitro to your shot glass and add the oil drops. Top it with NingXia Red and get ready to warm up!
 
This should get your party and the New Year off to a good start. And 2023 will Shine Bright with Laughter and Fun and Good Company!
 

NingXia Red Recipes

Yesterday was the first day that I actually felt the Fall Season approaching. We are through with the High 3 digit heat and moving into some cooler weather both during the day and also at night. Yeah!  I feel more relaxed and energized with the seasonal changes.

 I have a couple of NingXia Red recipes to share with you and I have to say that NingXia Red is a nutritional delicious drink that is good for all Seasons. But it is an excellent beverage to share at parties or with your daily regimen. I will first give you a few reasons why you might want to begin using NingXia Red.

The benefits of NingXia Red include support for energy levels, normal cellular function, whole-body health, and normal eye health. A daily shot of 2–4 ounces helps support overall wellness with powerful antioxidants.* 

It contains every essential amino acid. It contains 13 percent protein, the highest protein content of any fruit. It has trace minerals. It has naturally occurring Vitamins B1, B6, and B2—the energy vitamin.  It has more Vitamin C than all the fruits and veggies on the earth: 148 milligrams. Parsley and Spinach have 133 milligrams. Oranges have 53. It has more calcium than cherries (16mg) and cruciferous veggies (50) at 110 milligrams, and more beta carotene (12,600) than carrots (11,000). It is loaded with fiber because the skin of the berry was preserved. 

There are 7 main ways that NingXia Red can scientifically support the body’s overall health. 
  1. Antioxidants: One ounce of Ningxia red = 2 pounds of wolfberries. There are 17 or 18 species of wolfberry, but only the NingXia wolfberry has the ability to deliver all the micro and macro nutrients that are bioavailable to the cells of your body. Antioxidants play a huge role in aging, memory, arthritis, inflammation—and so much more. Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities.  Presently, the highest antioxidant on the ORAC scale is vitamin E which comes in between 800 and 1200, followed by blueberries, raspberries, pomegranates etc... A combination of fruits, together, reach around 3000 on the ORAC. The ORAC score of NingXia is 27,300.
  2. Acid to Alkaline: In your body, you have alkaline acid. What creates disease? Acid. It breeds virus, bacteria, and fungus. When you can keep your pH neutral, you inhibit growth of things you don’t want in your body. Everything we eat converts in the stomach, which has a pH of 2.5. Wolfberry goes into the stomach and starts to break down as acid, but the minute it hits the small intestine, it immediately converts back to alkaline. It’s acid binding and alkaline forming. Only one other food does that: the lemon. Wolfberry is chemically structured to convert because of the amino acid Tripsin—which is responsible for the conversion of amino acids in protein. And guess what NingXia is? It’s alkaline protein. It’s the most perfect food that exists.
  3. Free Radicals: Where do free radicals come from? The air, electromagnetic fields, stuff we’re eating—chocolate, sugar. They are the army guys on the wrong side of the team. They wreak havoc. You outnumber the army with NingXia. Your body does a good job at taking care of oxidative stress, but one of the reasons we age—the reasons we get wrinkly, the reasons we feel tired-- it’s because of an excess of free radicals. Everything that is high in ORAC will flush your system really well.  Your body gets quadrillions of free radical attacks each day: 10,000 attacks **per cell** per day. The body needs a leg up. Most other “nutritional” drinks do little against superoxide—the worst free radical—because the drinks are so heavily processed. Gary worked for years to protect the berry all the way to the bottle, so you get the full benefits. The NingXia wolfberry was saved during processing. That means it is a powerhouse designed to fight free radicals in the body. 
  4. Vitamin/Mineral Pairs: Minerals have to be properly balanced. Too much calcium will result in a zinc deficiency. Too much zinc can suppress immunity and lead to anemia. Both the mineral profile and the mineral balance of the NingXia wolfberry is without equal in the plant kingdom. With magnesium to calcium ratios 1:1, zinc to copper 2:1, and potassium to magnesium 8:1: it is exactly what the body needs in proportion. 
  5. It’s A Macronutrient: You’re getting whole food nutrition. It’s coming from the plant—not a synthetic source. It’s coming from a food-based source. That means it’s easier for your body to process and you’ll absorb more of what you’re eating. It is also a liquid. If you did a digestive function test, 95-98 percent of us would come back with a weak or deficient digestive system—because of medications, stress, and processed food. To get NingXia in a liquid form means you absorb it faster, and your body doesn’t have to break it down.
  6. It’s Infused with Essential Oils: Essential Oils in NingXia act as a delivery system to the body. Because it’s infused with YL therapeutic-grade essential oils, it increases the absorption rate of NingXia. The tiny oils act as a delivery system for the larger molecules. 
  7. It Has the Right Sugar and the Right Enzymes: But sugar is bad, right? Not all sugar. NingXia has the right sugar to open the door to your cell. When our cell membranes are 1) inflamed 2) oxidized 3) toxic 4) lacking in mitochondrial function to energize the receptors to open and close—we have no energy. NingXia’s sugars open the door to our cells so good information can get passed to them. It crosses the lipid layer of the cell and passes inside. Only 8 sugars on the earth can open the door. NingXia has 4 of the 8, naturally occurring inside the wolfberry. Let’s also talk enzymes. By age 40, you start losing digestive enzymes in the gut. NingXia is loaded with the right enzymes to help you break food down and get the nutrients out of what you eat. Feed your body exactly what it needs.
~ The above benefits information was taken from Sarah Harnisch’ Script Book class text “Intro to NingXia Class”




A Sweet Desert

How awesome is it that you can support your health while you relax with a tasty drink?
You can easily turn this into a Mocktail by replacing the champagne/sparkling wine with club soda or seltzer.


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Loyalty Rewards is Young Living's perks program. You will receive the 24 percent discount and receive your monthly loyalty order while earning free gifts and loyalty points to spend on future product purchases.
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I hope you enjoy these recipes. If you have a favorite I would love to know how you enjoyed it. You can contact me here. 

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Summertime Toxin Free Skincare

Summertime provides us with the endless adventures we need to recharge. But while we are refueling don't forget to take care of your skin. Let's keep our skin vibrant, healthy and happy. 

I always make sure to read labels to know what I am putting on my body.  I have made DIY creams and lotions with essential oils and pure carrier oils. But I find it simpler these days to use an exceptional product line that carries with it the Seal of Excellence. And so I want to share with you just what I use to protect my skin during these summer months.

Included is a product description, ingredient list for most products, and usage directions. I hope this makes your summer shopping easy and enjoyable! Feel free to share this blog with friends and family looking for summer skincare solutions. Simple ordering instructions are at the bottom of this blog. 

Young Living’s Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 offers broad-spectrum protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays. This product is reef safe, free from harsh chemicals, and great for children and adults, so the whole family can enjoy the outdoors worry free for up to 80 minutes before reapplying. Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is made with non-nano zinc oxide to give you confidence and peace of mind that you are choosing the safest sun protection for yourself, your family, and the planet.

DIRECTIONS: Apply liberally to clean, dry skin 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating. Reapply immediately after towel drying or at least every 2 hours.

INGREDIENTS: Zinc oxide, Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, Beeswax, Castor oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Sunflower seed oil, Helichrysum oil, Lavender oil, Myrrh resin oil, Cistus oil, Ylang ylang oil, Carrot seed oil, Sacred Frankincense resin oil

Refresh and recover from a day in the sun with LavaDerm After-Sun Spray. Using menthol from mint, this spray soothes and cools the skin, providing immediate relief from the effects of outdoor activity. Plus, its moisturizing qualities—from ingredients such as aloe and Lavender and Helichrysum premium essential oils—help prevent peeling and leave skin feeling soft and smooth. Made without alcohol and synthetic fragrances or colorants, LavaDerm After-Sun Spray is safe for the whole family.

DIRECTIONS: Spray on affected area up to 4 times daily. For children under 2, ask a doctor.

 INGREDIENTS: Water, Olive oil, Glycerin, Safflower oil, Sunflower oil, Jojoba oil, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Glyceryl monocaprylate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, European elderberry, Xanthan gum, Docosanol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Lavender oil, Aloe vera leaf, Glyceryl monoundecylenate, Phytate sodium, Picea mariana leaf oil, Helichrysum oil, Citric acid

ClaraDerm™ Cooling Mist soothes and comforts dry, irritated skin. Its gentle blend of coconut oil and premium essential oils such as Lavender, Chamomile, Frankincense, and Myrrh combine to help calm and moisturize skin. Formulated without harmful ingredients, this spray delivers a fine mist that absorbs quickly and is gentle enough for all skin types.

DIRECTIONS: Apply topically as needed.

INGREDIENTS: Coconut Oil, Myrrh, Tea tree, Lavender, Frankincense, Roman chamomile, Helichrysum.



Made with 100 percent naturally derived, plant-based ingredients, Young Living's Insect Repellent is proven to repel mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas with 99 percent active ingredients, plus 1 percent vitamin E to moisturize and condition skin. The gentle formula rubs easily into skin without a greasy or sticky finish and is appropriate for use on children when used as directed.

DIRECTIONS: Dispense into hand and apply evenly over exposed skin. Reapply as needed. Avoid contact with clothing, as product can stain fabric. Apply before a picnic, hike, campout, or run to prevent bug bites.



Insect Repellent Wipes from Young Living offer a natural, essential oil-infused alternative to traditional bug repellent that effectively prevents mosquito, flea, and tick bites with easy application.
DIRECTIONS: Wipe exposed skin with a single wipe for quick, effortless application. Reapply as needed. Avoid contact with clothing, as product can stain fabric.
INGREDIENTS: Sesame seed oil. Bug Repellent Blend: Citronella oil, Lemongrass oil, Rosemary oil, Geranium oil, Spearmint oil, Thyme oil, Clove oil. Mixed tocopherols



This is one of my favorite products for summer and for any time of the year. It cools me down and hydrates my skin. My face absolutely loves this product. This hydrosol is produced during the distillation of Young Living’s luxurious Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood essential oil and has many of the same constituents in a lower concentration. It offers gentle hydration for skin in a convenient spray bottle for easy application.

DIRECTIONS: This pray is perfect for spritzing in areas that sweat and have a tendency to smell. Its soothing effects on the skin and earthy aroma make it a great go to in addition to applying deodorant. Keep out of eyes.


HOW TO ORDER . . .

Now that you have at least a few items to add to your summer skincare regiment, I’d like to help you get through the ordering process.
Already Have A YL Account: Simply log into your account at YoungLiving.com by using your member number and password, place a shop order, or add products to your monthly Subscription order.
Don’t Have An Account Yet: Visit my personal YL promo link HERE. You can choose the products you desire, and upon checkout my member number (992365) will automatically be added so that we are connected within the company. I will be your go-to for support and product education.
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*Someone Else Referred You: If someone else who’s a YL member referred you to this blog, please talk to them about how to order using their member number as your sponsor.


A Tale of Two Frankincenses

Both FRANKINCENSE and SACRED FRANKINCENSE have amazing healing  properties that have been used by many cultures worldwide. Gary Young  said that he had been studying frankincense for over 20 years, and he  feels he had “just scratched the surface” in discovering the benefits!

The historical use of Frankincense dates back 5000 years ago to ancient Egypt. With olive and sesame oils Frankincense oil was used to create ointments. In 3200 BC Egyptians used Frankincense resin as part of their embalming process. 

But what is the difference between Frankincense and Sacred Frankincense?
Frankincense contains a significant amount of boswellic acid. And Sacred Frankincense has double the amount of boswellic acid.




Stress-less summer?


Summertime is full of fun activities, but do your best to not over schedule yourself. If you’re taking a trip, don’t wait until the last minute to pack. If you’re throwing a party, take it easy on yourself and make it a potluck. The less pressure you put on yourself, the less stressed you’ll be in the long run.



1. Acknowledge and accept your feelings.
Whenever you are experiencing any challenging feeling, it’s always important to stop and acknowledge the feeling you’re having. In this case, acknowledge the overwhelm and try to accept it. Overwhelm is normal and expected when you have a lot going on. Acknowledging and accepting your overwhelm is the first step to letting it go.

2. Determine where the overwhelm is coming from.
We feel overwhelmed when there is too much of something: too much to do, too many feelings, too many things to think about, too many people or things pulling us in too many directions… you get the idea! After you acknowledge that you are overwhelmed, ask yourself what’s causing the feeling. For me, it’s often caused by the feeling that I have to give all the people and all the things all of my attention right now and I have to do it all perfectly. That’s a very overwhelming feeling!

3. Figure out the truth.
Once you know where the overwhelm is coming from, you might notice that you’re telling yourself a story that isn’t true. Like in my example from above, it might feel like I need to take care of everything all at once and I need to do it all perfectly, but that simply is not true. The truth is that some things can be set aside for now. The truth is that everything will be okay if I let go of perfection.

4. Ask yourself what you need.
This step can be challenging at first but it is so important. Once you know that you are overwhelmed, you know what’s causing the overwhelm, and you’ve been honest with yourself about it, it’s time to ask yourself what you need right now in this moment. Maybe you need to tackle a task and get it out of the way, maybe you need a break, or maybe stepping outside for a walk will help tame your overwhelm. There is no right or wrong answer here, just figure out what will give you a bit of space to breathe and feel a bit calmer.

5. Take one small step.
Now that you know what you need, take one small step to help yourself. If you need a walk, take one. If you need to check something off your list, do it. One small step will usually lead you to one next step, and before you know it, you’ve calmed yourself down and you’re ready for the next thing.

I hope you find those tips as helpful as I have!!! See you next week!
Theresa LeGarie


Intentional imprinting!


As the name indicates, aromatherapy is a therapy that uses aromas. Aromatherapy is a branch of botanical medicine that uses volatile and aromatic plant compounds. Because of the unique direct relationship between emotions and olfaction within the brain, essential oils can help “unlock” stored memories and emotions. When you breathe in essential oils, molecules enter the limbic system and elicit an emotional response. An aversion to a particular oil may indicate something more than just personal preference. It could actually be stirring an unpleasant emotional reaction. Conversely, oils that bring about positive emotions are likely favored.


Intentional imprinting is a POWERFUL way to take control of your emotions by using essential oils, well, intentionally! Below are the steps:

1. You will be choosing (4) different essential oils and/or essential oil blends to correspond with one of the following emotions:
  • Anger/Frustration
  • Sadness
  • Overwhelm/Stress
  • Anxiety/Fear
2. Now, keep these oils on you or in places where you experience the opposite of the
emotions above. You will inhale your selected oil to start imprinting your limbic system to elicit the particular emotional response you want to occur when you want the emotion experienced.

For example, the opposite emotion of anger/frustration is calm. I choose to use
lavender essential oil in times of calm or when I experience a sense of calm in my life.
Examples of calm moments in my life might be in the evenings after my children have been put to bed or when I am in the shower taking a few moments to myself for self-care and relaxation. I will inhale lavender at these moments of calm as consistently as I can. Now, when I am feeling angry or frustrated, I need to take my bottle of lavender and inhale deeply. If I have been consistent for about 30 days, then my limbic system should be triggered by the lavender aroma to bring about a feeling of calm.

3. Be consistent. Try to inhale your chosen oil when you are feeling calm, happy, peaceful, or courageous every time you feel that emotion. It will take about 30 days to imprint your limbic system. Be patient with yourself if it takes longer. You need to remember to be intentional and conscious of your use of oils with your emotions.

Below are listed the (4) emotions we will be focusing on and the opposite emotions that we want to elicit. There are also suggested essential oils and blends for your consideration. Honestly, there is no right or wrong oil to pair with an emotion. I suggest trying to pick oils that you are drawn to.

Anger/Frustration – Calm
- lavender, bergamot, cedarwood, cypress, rose, melissa, orange, frankincense, geranium, helichyrsum, lemon, mandarin, sandalwood

Sadness – Joy, happy, blissful
- orange, geranium, helichrysum, joy, lime, lemon, citrus fresh

Overwhelm/Stress - Peace, tranquil, relaxing
- stress away, vetiver, peace & calming, cedarwood, lavender, tangerine

Anxiety/Fear – Courage, valor, bravery
- valor, peace & calming, sandalwood, bergamot, clary sage, geranium, juniper, marjoram, orange, Roman chamomile, myrrh, rose, ylang ylang


Aloha for this week! 


 
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