Essential Oils and the Brain...

Essential Oils and the Brain

Frustrated with your memory lately?  Having trouble getting your kids to focus on school? Tired of the unruly energy and mood swings in your child?  Essential oils can be used to help with memory, focus, depression, anger, ADD/ADHD, and so much more. Learning about how the brain works and evaluating which areas of your brain are struggling is vital in helping solve the problem.  

I know you are eager to see how the oils can be used, so I will put that information first, but make sure to read on past the oil section, as I have posted other interesting Brain facts and resources....

 Here is a starter list of Young Living Essential Oils to help with the brain and some of their uses. There are about 250 drops of oil in a 15ml bottle of oil.  And most times you only use 1-4 drops at a time.  So that is up to 250 uses per bottle.

By Issue

Memory, confusion, lack of mental clarity, brain fog,
Single Oils to Use: Frankincense, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, sacred frankincense
Blends of oil to Use: Awaken, Brain Power, Citrus Fresh, Clarity, Common Sense, Dream Catcher, Envision, Gathering, Into the Future, Joy

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Stress

Single Oils to Use: Dill, lavender, lemon, orange, rosemary, valerian, vetiver

Blends of oil to Use: Harmony, Joy, Peace & Calming, RutaVaLa, Sacred Mountain, Stress Away roll-on, Tranquil Roll-on, Trauma Life, Valor, White Angelica

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Absentmindedness

Single Oils to Use: Peppermint, vetiver, frankincense, rosemary, basil, cardamom

blends: Clarity, M-Grain, Brain Power, Common Sense

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Agitation

Single Oils: Lavender, Orange, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver, Ocotea, Valerian

Blends: Forgiveness, Peace&Calming, Surrender, Humility, White Angelica, Tranquil Roll-on, Stress Away Roll-on

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Alzheimer's

Single Oils: Sandalwood, ginger, nutmeg, German Chamomile, Spikenard, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Myrrh, Helichrysum, Nutmeg

Blends: Brain Power, Common Sense, Valor, Clarity, Harmony, RutaVaLa

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see book here

See my Page on the 6 Types of ADD here
6 types of ADD

ADD/ADHD:  Short attention span, easily distracted, disorganized, late, procrastinate, poor supervision, impulsive, emotionally 3-5 years behind chronological age.

Single oils: Vetiver, lavender, cedarwood, sandalwood, cardamom, peppermint, frankincense

Blends: Brain Power, Peace&Calming, 

Supplements: Omegagize (omega is SO important for ADD/ADHD)

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Autism
Single Oils: Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Melissa, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Frankincense
Blends: Brain Power, Valor, Clarity, Peace&Calming, Common Sense, The Gift
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Depression
Single Oils: Jasmine, Frankincense, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary, Lemon, Cedarwood
Blends: Valor, Live with Passion, Hope, Joy, Common Sense, The Gift, RutaVaLa
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Mental Fatigue
Single oils: Idaho Balsam Fir, Frankincense, Black Pepper, Sage, Nutmeg, Pine, Peppermint, Spearmint
Blends: Envision, Valor, Motivation, En-R-Gee, Clarity, Common Sense
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Insomnia
Single Oils: lavender, Cedarwood, Orange, Roman Chamomile, Valerian, Vetiver
Blends: RutaVaLa, Peace&Calming, Harmony, Dream Catcher, Valor, Gentle Baby, Tranquil, Trauma Life, Stress Away
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By Oil

Lavendar:  ($21.75 wholesale for 15ml) 
5ml comes in Everyday oils kit. 126 uses of Everyday Oils
Anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-infectious, regenerative, anti-microbial, antihistamine, anti-fungal, analgesic, antiseptic, sedative, burns.  Helps with anxiety, high blood pressure, acne, cramps, diaper rash phlebitis, PMS, thrush, arthritis, asthma, migraines, sprains, insect stings, scarring, mental clarity, wounds and so much more.  

Peace and Calming ($32.75 wholesale for 15 ml) 
5ml comes in Everyday oils kit. 126 uses of Everyday Oils

promotes relaxation, offers deep sense of peace and emotional well-being, dampens tension, uplifts spirits, restful sleep, calms overactive children, reduces depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia.  This blend contains blue tansy, patchouli, tangerine, orange, ylang ylang.

Peppermint: ($19.75 wholesale for 15ml)

5ml comes in Everyday Oils kit 126 uses of Everyday OilsMay help with Anger, depression, memory, alertness, regeneration and support for nerves.  See my post on 126 uses for Everyday Oils for many more uses of peppermint.

Valor: ($20.50)

5ml comes in Everyday Oils kit 126 uses for Everyday Oils

balances energies, instills courage, confidence and self-esteem.  It helps body self-correct its balance and alignment.  This blend contains rosewood, blue tansy, frankincense, spruce, almond oil.

Frankincense:  ($69.75 wholesale for 15ml, $40 wholesale for 5ml of Sacred Frankincense)

5ml of sacred frankincense comes in Everyday oils kit. 126 uses of Everyday Oils

Anticancer, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-tumoral, expectorant, immune-stimulant, sedative, may help improve attitude.

Citrus Oils: Grapefruit ($15.50 wholesale), Lemon ($10.50 wholesale 126 uses of Everyday Oils), Orange ($10.50 wholesale) Tangerine ($16 wholesale), Citrus Fresh ($14 wholesale)
Stimulates right brain to amplify creativity and well being, eradicates anxiety, improves concentration and accuracy, purifies air, add to drink to detox body.

Brain Power ($55.75 wholesale for 5ml)
Increased mental capacity, increased mental clarity, reduced brain fog, uplifting, mentally energizing, promotes deep concentration and focus. This blend contains frankincense, sandalwood, Melissa  cedarwood, blue cypress, lavender, helichrysum.

Common Sense ($30 wholesale for 5ml)
Promotes calm, enhances clarity of thought, supports rational decision making.  This blend contains ylang ylang, ocotea, ruta, dorado azul, lime.

Clarity ($36.75 wholesale for 15ml)
Promotes mental alertness, provides memory retention, helps to oxygenate the brain.  This blend contains cardamom, rosemary, peppermint, basil, bergamot, geranium, jasmine, lemon, palmarosa, roman chamomile, rosewood, ylang ylang.

Cedarwood ($9.75 wholesale for 15ml)
Combats hair loss  antibacterial, stimulates limbic region of the brain (the center of emotions), stimulates the pineal gland (releases melatonin), calming fragrance, in clinical tests successfully treated ADD/ADHD!!

Vetiver ($19.75 wholesale for 5ml)
Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, relaxant, circulatory stimulant, arthritis, rheumatism, insomnia, skin care-oily, aging, acne, wrinkles, successfully treats ADD/ADHD, emotionally combats depression including postpartum

Cypress ($18.75 Wholesale for 15ml)
used with diabeties and circulatory disorders, soothes irritating cough, cancer, Emotionally grounding, emotionally stabilizing, eases feelings of loss, creates sense of security, helps heal emotional trauma, calms, soothes anger.

Rosemary ($14.75 Wholesale for 15ml)
Liver protecting, anti-tumoral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, enhances mental clarity and concentration, used for mental clarity and Alzheimer's
RutaVaLa ($29.75 wholesale for 5ml)
Acts as a relaxant for body and mind, counters stressed nerves, re-balances energy, reduces inhibitions and minimizes stressful situations, induces quality sleep, revitalizes passion.  This blend contains lavender, valerian, ruta.
Stress Away Roll-on ($29.75 for 15ml or $22.75 for 10ml roll-on)
brings feeling of peace and tranquility, relieves daily stress and nerve tension, improves mental response, restores equilibrium, promotes relaxation, lowers hypertension, stimulates and refreshes a tired mind, helps with depression, stimulates limbic part of brain, stimulates pineal gland, releases melatonin, improves thoughts and cognition and memory.  This blend contains copaiba, lime, cedarwood, vanilla, ocotea, lavender, coconut oil.
Ylang Ylang ($39.75 wholesale for 15ml)
anti-spasmodic, vasodilating, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, regulates heartbeat, helps with anxiety, hypertension, depression, hair loss and intestinal problems, combats anger, combats low self-esteem, increases focus of thoughts, restores confidence and peace.
Valerian ($37.50 wholesale for 5ml)
Tranquilizing properties, calming effect on central nervous system, calms restlessness, helps with insomnia, indigestion, migraine, restlessness and tension, helps with anxiety.  
Harmony ($61.75 wholesale for 15ml)
Promotes physical and emotional healing, creates harmonic balance for energy centers of body, reduces stress, amplifies well-being, uplifting and elevating to mind, creates a positive attitude.  This blend contains geranium, rosewood, lavender, sandalwood, frankincense, orange, lemon, angelica, hyssop, sage, jasmine, roman chamomile, bergamot, ylang ylang, palmarosa, rose, spruce.
Joy ($38.50 wholesale for 15ml)
brings joy to the heart, mind and soul.  Inspires romance and helps overcome deep-seated grief and depression.  This blend contains rose, bergamot, mandarin, ylang ylang, lemon, geranium, jasmine, palmarosa, roman chamomile, rosewood.

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• Question: If you have chronic gallbladder pain, what does your doctor do?  Most likely he will order a scan or ultrasound to view the area and run test.
• Question:  If you have lung issues, what does your doctor do?  Most likely take an x-ray and run tests.
• Question: If you have heart issues, what does your doctor do?  Most likely take scan and run tests. 
• You get the point right?

NOW, if you have depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, autism, memory issues, focus issues, hormonal issues, etc... What does your doctor do?  Most likely prescribe a chemical altering drug!!  My 13 year old son and I have been down that road, and I can assure you we never had a scan of the brain, a blood test, or any other service......just given a prescription to try. And then another and another.  Then one to deal with the side effects of the others.   WHY?

DANIEL G. AMEN M.D. has a different way!!

Physician: Child/Adolescent/Adult Psychiatry, Nuclear Brain Imaging
CEO: Amen Clinics, Inc., San Francisco and Newport Beach, CA, Bellevue, WA and Reston, VA

You must check out his bio on http://www.amenclinics.com/dr-amen/about-dr-amen

• Amen Clinics have the world’s largest database of functional brain scans relating to behavior, totaling 80,000 scans on patients from 90 countries.
• You can benefit from his research to pin point your own inefficiencies and then use God made essential oils to solve the problem, not man-made chemical pharmaceuticals.

Start here:
http://www.amenclinics.com/the-science/spect-gallery/category/images-of-treatment

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Information about the Brain:

*The Brain is one of the largest and most complex organs 

*The Brain has more than 100 billion nerves  * The Brian communicate in trillions of connections-synopsis
*The  Brain has different parts: see below

Cortex - outermost layer of brain cells 

* Thinking begins here 
* Voluntary movements begin here

Basal Ganglia - Cluster of structures in Center
* Coordinate messages between multiple brain areas

Cerebellum-at back/base of brain 
* Responsible for coordination and balance function 

Frontal Lobe

*problem solving, judgment, motor

Parietal lobes

*manage sensation, handwriting, and body position 

Temporal lobes

* involved with memory and hearing 

Occipital lobes

*contain visual processing system

126 uses for Young Living Everyday Oils

126 Uses for the Young Living Everyday Oils Kit
Click here to see what comes in kit.

The Everyday Oils kit was created by Young Living Essential Oils so that anyone could immediately use
and appreciate the benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils.

The kit contains four single oils: Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, and Frankincense, along with five oil
blends: Valor, PanAway, Peace & Calming, Purification, and Thieves.

Each of the single oils may be used as dietary supplements. All nine of the oils may be diffused. All nine of
the oils can be applied to the Vita Flex points on the feet, added to bath water, applied topically or used with
body and foot massage.

Diffusing allows the oils to stay suspended in the air to increase negative ions and oxygen, reduce bacteria,
viruses, fungi and mold. It freshens the air naturally, eliminating the need for synthetic, harmful air
fresheners.


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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): is the most versatile of all essential oils. It’s often referred to as
“adaptogenic,” which means is adapts to your body’s needs. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly
regarded for the skin. Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. It may be used to
cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing—physically and
emotionally.
1. Calming: Rub on feet for calming.
2. Sleeping aid: Rub on your pillow to help you sleep.
3. Insect bites or stings: Put a drop on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
4. Burns: Put 2-3 drops on a minor burn to decrease pain.
5. Minimize bleeding: Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.
6. Eczema/Dermatitis: Mix several drops with V-6 vegetable mixing oil and use topically on eczema and
dermatitis.
7. Motion sickness: Place a drop on the end of your tongue, around your naval or behind your ears.
8. Nosebleed: Put a drop of oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice; push up under the middle
of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold.
9. Unblock tear ducts: Rub a drop over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts.
10. Dry skin: Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.
11. Chapped lips: Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
12. Scar tissue: To minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage on and around the affected area.
13. Deodorant: Rub 2-4 drops over the armpit area to act as a deodorant.
14. Hay fever: Put a drop between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
15. Dandruff: Rub several drops of Lavender oil into scalp to help eliminate dandruff. Also put in shampoo.
16. Repel moths: Place a few drops on a cotton ball and place in linen closet to scent the linens and repel
moths and insects.
17. Water fountains: Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent air, kill bacteria and prolong
the time between cleanings.
18. Laundry: Place a few drops on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer.
19. Cold sores: Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
20. Allergies: Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate allergy symptoms. Rub across bridge of nose, acts as natural
antihistamine.
21. Sunburn: Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain.
22. Disinfect wounds: Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.
23. Diaper rash: Apply 2-3 drops to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin.

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Lemon (Citrus limon): Research by Jean Valnet, M.D. showed that diffused Lemon oil can kill
meningococcus, typhoid bacilli, Staphylococcus aureus, diptheria and inactivate tuberculosis bacteria.
Lemon also boosted immunity, induced relaxation and reduced depression. Another study found that
diffusing Lemon oil in offices resulted in 54% fewer errors.
Caution: All citrus oils may cause sun sensitivity.
1. Gum remover: Awesome for removing gum from hair, furniture, shoes, etc.
2. Mood enhancer: Diffuse throughout day and inhale from hands when feeling blue.
3. Errors: Diffuse while working to reduce errors.
4. Lemonade: Make your own healthy lemonade. Place 2-3 drops in pitcher with 2 cups pure water and
honey.
5. Kitchen: Add 2-3 drops to water and spray kitchen surfaces to sanitize.
6. Fruits and vegetables: Put 2-3 drops in water and drop fruit into water. Will prolong shelf life and sanitize.
7. Tumor regression: Over 50 studies reveal limone’s ability to combat tumor growth. Rub on breasts.
8. Immune stimulant: Put 2 drops in water and drink to stimulate immune system (increases white blood
cells).
9. Veins: Improves microcirculations; rub a few drops on legs and feet.
10. Disinfect: Soak washcloths in bowl with 2-3 drops to kill germs and sanitize.

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Peppermint (Mentha piperita): is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion.
Jean Valnet, M.D., studied peppermint’s effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have
also researched peppermint’s role in affecting impaired taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember
of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint’s ability to improve concentration and mental accuracy.
Alan Hirsch, M.D., studied peppermint’s ability to directly affect the brain’s satiety center, which triggers a
sense of fullness after meals.
1. Indigestion: Rub 4-6 drops over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and
diarrhea.
2. Improve alertness: Place two drops on tongue and inhale.
3. Tea: Add peppermint to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn
4. Heartburn: Add Peppermint to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn.
5. Reduce inflammation: Massage several drops of oil on an injury to reduce inflammation.
6. Pain relief: Apply Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area to relieve pain. If there is a cut, apply the
Peppermint oil around (not on) the open wound.
7. Fever reduction: Rub several drops of oil on the bottoms of the feet to reduce fever.
8. Reduce itching: Apply Peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.
9. Poison ivy or oak: For poison ivy or poison oak, apply Peppermint on location neat or dilute with V-6
mixing oil.
10. Boost energy: Inhale before & during a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
11. Relieve nausea: Massage several drops on the abdomen to relieve nausea; place two drops on the
tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration.
12. Improve memory: Diffuse Peppermint oil in the room studying to improve concentration and accuracy;
Inhale while taking a test to improve recall.
13. Mental accuracy: Breathe in deeply 6-8 times. Will increase mental accuracy by 28%.
14. Restore sense of smell and taste: Breathe deeply often; stimulates the trigeminal nerve.
15. Headache relief: To relieve a headache, rub on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (stay away from
the eyes) and on the back of the neck.
16. Travel sickness: Rub 4 drops on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
17. Menstrual cramps: Rub on abdomen and lower back.
18. Hiccups: Apply a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of 5th cervical vertebra (up three notches from
base of neck).
19. Energizing: Rub on legs for invigorating sense of energy.
20. Skin: Nourishes dull skin and improves oils skin. Dilute 1 drop in almond oil or other carrier.
21. Brownies: Mix 1-2 drops in batter for yummy chocolate-mint brownies.
22. Hair: Natural astringent; will regulate and normalize oily hair. 2-3 drops in 4 oz of water; spray on scalp;
don’t rinse.
23. Nerve pain: Rub on area of concern.
24. Toothache: Put one drop over toothache area; will relieve pain.
25. Expectorant: Rub on chest as expectorant.
26. Drink as tea: 1 drop equals 28 cups of peppermint tea. Will help tone liver, intestines and nervous
system.
27. Addictions: Place one drop on tongue or in water; stops cravings for cigarettes.
28. Irritable bowel: New research shows Peppermint to be highly effective for IBS.
29. Congestion relief: Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to
relieve congestion from a cold.
30. Flavoring: Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring and a preservative.
31. Pesty critters: Deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, 2 drops on a cotton ball and place along pests’ path
or point of entry.
32. Dispel paint fumes: Mix one 15 ml bottle of Peppermint into 5 gallons of paint to dispel the fumes.
33. Replace coffee: Place a couple of drops in a cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.
34. Kill aphids: Add 4-5 drops to 4 oz of water and spray the plants.
35. Cooling off: Drink a drop mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.
36. Relieve joint pain: Rub Peppermint oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
37. Alleviate bad breath: Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue to stop bad breath instead of gum.
38. Appetite suppressant: Inhale the fragrance to curb appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
39. Tick removal: Apply a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab. Wait for it to unhedge its head, then
remove from pet.
40. Sore feet: Mix Peppermint oil in a footbath to relieve sore feet.

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Frankincense (Boswellia carteri): also known as “olibanum,” or “Oil of Lebanon.” Considered the holy
anointing oil; used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. Known as “liquid gold” in the time of
Christ.
1. Stress: Rub on temples or place a drop on tongue and push to roof of mouth to relieve stress and
sadness.
2. Meditation: Diffuse to increase spiritual awareness and uplift the spirit.
3. Stimulate the brain: Diffuse or inhale directly to stimulate the limbic system of brain (the memory and
emotional center).
4. Immune stimulant: Take as a dietary supplement for immune stimulation.
5. Skincare: Rub on skin to decrease signs of wrinkles. In vitro studies have demonstrated DNA repair
using Frankincense.
6. Skin spots: Rub on skin to lighten age spots and decrease inflammation of acne and boils.
7. Vision: Rub around orbit of the eye for improved vision; is highly oxygenating.
8. Anointing: Anointing oil with Biblical references to protect from illness and disease.

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Valor: A blend of Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), Blue Tansy (Tanacetum-annuum), Frankincense
(Boswellia carteri), and Spruce (Picea mariana).
1. Stress: Chiropractor in a bottle! Use to relieve pain and stress.
2. Electrically balancing: Apply 3-4 drops on feet or spine for improved spinal alignment.
3. Physically balancing: Use in Raindrop Technique® for general structural balancing.
4. Calming: Apply topically or diffuse for calming and stress relief.
5. Focus and clarity: Apply topically on temples and back of neck for improved focus and mental clarity.
6. Perfume or cologne: Wear as cologne! It’s perfect for men and women.

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PanAway: A blend of Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), which has an active constituent similar to
cortisone; Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), which contains eugenol, used by dentists to numb gums;
Peppermint (Mentha piperita), which is calming for nerves; and Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum), which is
soothing for localized discomfort.
1. Inflammation: Apply PanAway oil topically on an injured area to reduce inflammation and bruising.
2. Muscle aches: Apply PanAway oil topically to sore muscles after exercising.
3. Headache: Rub a drop on the temples, forehead and back of the neck to relieve a headache.
4. Growing pains: Mix with massage oil and massage on location of pain to stop growing pains.
5. Arthritic pain: Rub 1-2 drops of PanAway oil on arthritic hands to lessen pain.
6. Sciatic pain: Rub 2-3 drops at the base of the spine to relieve sciatic pain.
7. Arthritic pets: Dilute PanAway with V-6 vegetable oil and massage on arthritic area or put a drop of
undiluted PanAway in the pet’s food.

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Peace & Calming: A gentle, fragrant blend of Tangerine (Citrus nobilis), Orange (Citrus sinensis), ylang
ylang (Cananga odorata), Patchouly (Pogostemon cablin) and Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) specially
designed for diffusing. It promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace, helping to calm tensions and uplift
spirits.
1. Quality sleep: Rub 1-2 drops of Peace & Calming oil on the bottom of the feet and on the shoulders
before bedtime to get good quality sleep.
2. Overactive children: Diffuse in the room to calm overactive or hard to manage children.
3. Massage: Mix with massage oil for a relaxing massage. Great for humans and animals!
4. Bath: Mix with Bath Gel Base in warm water for a relaxing bath.
5. Teeth grinding: To help stop nocturnal teeth grinding, diffuse while sleeping.

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Purification: An antiseptic blend of citronella (Cymbopogon nadus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon
flexuosus), rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis), melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia), lavandin (Lavandula
hybrida) and myrtle (Myrtus communis) formulated for diffusing to purify and cleanse the air and neutralize
mildew, cigarette smoke and disagreeable odors.
1. Clean air: Diffuse Purification oil to clean the air and neutralize foul or stale odors.
2. Clean enclosed areas: Put several drops of Purification oil on a cotton ball and place in the air vents in
the home, office, hotel room or other enclosed area.
3. Protection: Inhale Purification oil during flights to protect you from pathogens found in the re-circulated
air.
4. Itching: Put a drop of Purification oil on insect bites to cleanse and stop the itching.
5. Blemishes: Apply a drop on blemishes to clear the skin.
6. Sore throat: Rub on the outside of a sore throat when it is first beginning.
7. Blister: Rub a drop of Purification oil on a blister to cleanse and disinfect.
8. Smelly sneakers: Two drops on two cotton balls in the toes of smelly sneakers to combat odors.
9. Humidifier: 1 drop of Purification oil on ends of a cotton swab and place on top of your cold-water
humidifier to clean air.
10. Flu: Dilute Purification oil with V-6 vegetable mixing oil and swab the nasal cavity to ward off the flu.
11. Insects: Spritz several drops of Purification oil mixed with water to repel insects.
12. Animal care: Apply Purification oil and Peppermint oil diluted with V-6 vegetable mixing oil to a cotton
swab and rub just inside the ear to eliminate ear mites in cats and dogs.

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Thieves: A blend of highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-infectious oils; includes: Clove (Syzygium
aromaticum), Lemon (Citrus limon), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata),
and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Named after a band of thieves who used essential oils to avoid the
plague while robbing the sick and dying.
1. Disinfectant: Make a spritz to use as a disinfectant.
2. Pain: Dilute and use for teething, mouth and dental pain.
3. Immune: Rub 3 drops directly on bottom of feet to enhance immune function.
4. Mold: Diffuse and use directly for toxic molds.
5. Sore throat: Dilute and use for sore throats, swollen glands and tonsils.
6. Room sanitizer: Diffuse to kill airborne microbes and pathogens. Research shows a 99.96% decrease in
airborne pathogens.
7. Outdoor: Use Thieves oil, natural soap and water to clean outdoor surfaces like concrete, wood or siding
to stop molds.
8. Hand wipes: Make disinfectant hand wipes for home and travel using paper towels, bath gel base, water
and Thieves oil.
9. Natural anti-bacterial: Mix water and few drops of Thieves oil; gargle and swallow for internal digestive
cleanse.
10. Ear: Dilute and apply around ear area (never directly in ear) for infection.
11. Toenail fungus: Use directly on toenail fungus 2-4 times daily until gone.
12. Skin: Dilute and dab on pimples, boils and acne.
13. Warts: Dab on warts, until eliminated.
14. Cleaning: Use Thieves Household Cleaner to eliminate and prevent airborne pathogens from home,
school, indoor and outdoor work environments.
15. Bug remover: Spray on front of car; makes removal of dried, dead bugs a snap.

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Common “Scents” Precautions: Guidelines for the Safe Use of Young Living Essential Oils
• Therapeutic-grade essential oils are strong and safe when used as directed. Below are some
preventative precautions to help you have an enjoyable experience using Young Living Essential Oils.
• Always test for skin sensitivity and keep a bottle of V-6 vegetable mixing oil, massage oil base or any
pure olive oil handy when using essential oils. Vegetable oils dilute essential oils if they cause discomfort
or skin irritation. Not water.
• Read the complete label before using essential oils. Keep bottles of essential oils tightly closed and store
them in a cool location away from children. If a child swallows an essential oil, administer milk, honey or
another safe, oil-soluble liquid such as soy or rice milk.
• Don’t use essential oils rich in menthol (i.e. Peppermint on the throat or neck area of children under 30
months of age).
• The citrus-based oils of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange and Tangerine as well as oil blends with a
heavy citrus concentration such as White Angelica and Purification should not be used on areas of the
skin that will be exposed to the sun or UV rays within 72 hours. They may cause an increased reaction to
the sun.
• Keep essential oils away from the eyes and out of your ears. Do not handle contact lenses or rub your
eyes with essential oils on your fingers. If the oils should get into your eyes, soothe with a drop of
vegetable oil, not water.
• Oils with high phenol content—Oregano, Helichrysum, Cinnamon, Thyme, Clove, Lemongrass,
Bergamot, Thieves, and ImmuPower—may damage contact lenses and irritate eyes. Wash your hands
thoroughly before handling contact lenses.
• Epileptics and those with high blood pressure should consult their health care professional before using
these essential oils. Avoid Hyssop, Fennel and Idaho Tansy oils.
• Before taking GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe by the FDA) essential oils internally, always dilute
with an oil soluble liquid like rice milk or almond milk.
• Do not add undiluted essential oils directly to bath water. Use Epsom salts, baking soda or bath gel as a
dispersing agent for oils in the bath.
• Pregnant women should consult their health care professional before using essential oils containing
constituents with hormone-like activity, such as Clary Sage, Sage, Idaho Tansy, Juniper and Fennel.
Kristy Ayers, RN, MA
Edited by Lou Gardner

Feingold Diet Grocery Lists

So here are the Feingold approved items (including the natural Salicylates) from Trader Jo's and Costco.

  See my Feingold diet Basics Post to catch up on what the Feingold Diet is.
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Trader Jo's
Staples such as produce, pasta, frozen veggies, fruit juice, nuts, dried fruit, uncolored cheeses, cooking oil, butter, dairy, eggs, peanut butter, canned beans, canned corn,  etc..

Breads: (I bake all my bread now instead of buying from store.)

• Harvest Whole Wheat
• Multi Grain country
• TJ hamburger buns
• TJ Hot dog buns
• TJ Pita bread or mini pita bread
• TJ flour tortillas

Candy/Snacks:

• TJ Dark or Milk Chocolate covered raisins
• Frutti gummi chewies (strawberry, oranges, peaches)
• TJ Dark or Milk Chocolate peanut butter cups
• Gourmet macadamia nut popcorn clusters
• Panda licorice
• Hansen's Soda
• organic mini pretzels-fat free
• peanut butter filled pretzels
• Lundberg Rice cakes
• Puffins cereal bars
• Envirokidz cereal bars
• Lara bars
• fat free meringues
• Crispy crunchy chocolate chip cookies
• Low fat chocolaty cat cookies
• Woven wheat wafers
• Rick Golden rounds
• Ak Mak crackers
• Kashi crackers
• oriental rice crackers

Cereals:

• Frosted shredded bite size wheats
• Honey O's toasted oat cereal
• Kashi cereal
• Envirokidz cereal
• Barbara's bakery cereal
• McCann's oats, instant or regular
• Cranberry Almond Clusters

Entrees/meat:

• 98% fat free chicken, bean and rice burrito
• Chicken taquitos
• Chunky chicken pot pie
• Hand crafted chicken and cheese tamales wrapped in corn husks
• Oven ready breaded cod fillets
• Wellshire Farms hot dogs and bacon
• Niman Ranch bacon and ham
• Gerhard's Napa Valley Sausage
• All unprocessed meat

Other/baking:

• Cornbread mix
• Banana Bread mix
• French toast (frozen)
• TJ Macaroni and white cheddar cheese classic mix
• Chicken noodle soup
• SAF yeast
• 5 layer dip (in refrigerated section)
• Canned crab meat
• Canned tuna
• Beans
• Peanut butter
• fruit spreads
• nuts/seeds

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Costco:

They have a great selection of organic produce and meats and seafood.

Baking/staples:

• Bertolli olive oil
• Consorzio olive oil
• Heinz vinegar
• Carnation evaporated milk
• Natural Maple syrup
• Honey
• McCormick herbs and spices
• McCormick vanilla (no CS)
• Sugar, flour, baking soda
• Red Star yeast

Dairy:

• Tilamook Medium cheddar cheese (I shred)
• Belgioso Provolone (I use for sandwiches)
• Parmigiano Reggiano (I shred)
• Precious Mozzarella (I shred)
• Sargento's Mexican blend
• Mt. High plain yogurt (I use for smoothies, you can add fruit and honey too)
• salted butter (unsalted butter has flavor added alot of the time)
• Horizon organic half & half or whipping cream
• Horizon Organic Milk individuals (chocolate)
• Eggs
• Milk
• Breyers and Kirkland vanilla ice cream
• Helmann's real mayo

Other

• Dole pineapple chunks in natural juice
• Kozy Shack rice pudding
• Pasta Prima Ravioli (frozen)
• Premium Crackers
• Minute Maid Lemonade pushpops
• Delimex taquitos
• Lindsay's black olives
• Quaker Oats
• Stauffer Animal Crackers
• Peanut butter (with only peanuts and salt)
• Annie's Homegrown Bunnies
• Annie's Mac n Cheese
• Annie's fruit snacks
• Frozen veggies
• Frozen Jones Sausage links
• Food should taste good Mutigrain chips
• Crunchmaster crackers
• Kettle chips salted
• Maranatha nut butter
• Philippine Brand Mango juice
• Philippine brand dried mango

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Feingold Diet Basics

This month, January, I have put all 6 of us on the Feingold Association Diet.  The Feingold Association is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to train and support its members.  It cost $85 to join and get the information.  Yes, this information was priceless to me this month, as I learned so much about food, but I hated having to pay the $85....  Later this week, I will post approved items/foods from the stores I shop at (Kroger, Costco, Trader Jo's, Whole Foods)
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The Feingold Program is a form of elimination diet.  It shows you how to run a short-term test to find out if certain foods and additives are triggering any symptoms.

This is what the diet eliminates:

• Synthetic (artificial) Food Dyes (may be listed as "food coloring", "US Certified Color", "Color Added", or a number- like Yellow No. 5)
• Synthetic (artificial) Flavoring (may be listed as "flavoring", "artificial flavoring", Vanillin)
• Synthetic Sweeteners (such as aspartame-AminoSweet, NutraSweet, Equal, Acesulfame-K, Cyclamates, Saccharin-Sweet N' Low, Sucralose-Splenda)
• Preservatives such at BHA, BHT, and TBHQ
• Aspirin
• Natural Salicylates (many fruits such as apples, oranges, grapes, and some other food)

Once you see good results you can reintroduce the natural salicylates back one at time to test each one for a reaction...Synthetic additives are NOT reintroduced.

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Why did I start the Feingold Diet?  Many reasons. 

•  One being that the more and more I have read about our modern food, the more and more it sickened me.  In an effort to feed the masses and make a profit, companies have become masters at finding ways to make production cheaper, preserve the food longer, and enhance the flavor to our spoiled taste buds.  For a quick look at food you should watch the documentarty called Food Inc. or visit the web-site http://www.takepart.com/foodinc  
• Dr. Feingold workes specifically with ADHD/ADD and Autistic children.  His research linked these harmful synthetic products in modern food to these children.  I am a mom of 4 boys, ages 12, 13, 14, 15.  As a home school mom, I would love to cut down on the list of symptoms Feingold attributes to food additives....
• hyperactivity, 
• impulsive actions, 
• compulsive actions, 
• emotional concerns, 
• short attention span, 
• neuro-muscular involvement, 
• cognitive and perceptual disturbances, 
• sleep disturbances, and 
• physical complaints.  

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So how did my month go?

• It was really hard learning about food additives.  Just when I thought I had a 'pure' product, I learned another name manufacturer's use to disguise synthetic products.  (examples: yeast extract, citric acid, natural flavoring, vanillin ..)  Also, I learned about glycerides, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, azodicarbonamide and GMO.  So many new terms to take in.
• When you join Feingold, you get a lots of materials.  One is a book with all the products that are safe. This book was priceless, as I couldn't tell from the labels alone if a product was "Feingold approved." This stuff is tricky!!  I found most of the types of food we use in our home, and I switched to brands that were free from harmful additives.  Sometimes it makes no sense why one company would add synthetics when another company wouldn't.  But the list gave me the information I needed to navigate the stores.  
• I found an AMAZING app called FOODUCATE.  A "must" for anyone wanting to eat healthier.  It is free too!!!  You can scan barcodes on food or look up an item.  This has helped so much at the grocery store.  Be prepared to be sickened by some of your favorite products though.  
• I was in the kitchen cooking from scratch for hours this month!!  I made all my own breads, snack bars, granola, pizza dough, muffins, etc...  It is so hard to find an approved bread, and I wasn't up for paying $6/loaf for bread my kids wouldn't even like, so I made my own this month (sweetened with honey)  I also made lots of "treats" for the boys like zucchini muffins, pumpkin muffins, peanut butter bars, etc..
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Results?

• I truly believe we are a calmer, happier, more focused family this month!!  
• My boys have stayed healthy through this month where lots of their friends have become sick.
• I have such a sense of accomplishment, knowing that for the last 30 days, my boys have eaten the way God designed food, not the way companies have altered it!!

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So what now? 

Today is January 31st.  31 days of Feingold.  When we started I told my boys we were going this for the month of January (Every January we do some extreme health diet/cleanse...Last year was a month of the Daniel Diet, year before that was The Elimination Diet...)  Tomorrow I will start to let them eat things off the Feingold Diet...but we are going to keep many of the principles in place.  But when they are offered that piece of candy from a friend they will be able to eat it.  And maybe once in awhile they will get fast food again.  

I am very interested to see how their behavior changes in February when we allow them to have some of the synthetics before.  Who knows, maybe we will be back on Feingold 100% soon!!

Help for Psoriasis and Inflammation

A friend of mine suffers from psoriasis stemming from an auto-immune inflammation.  Below is some information from my Essential Oils Desk Reference.  Lots of information!!  What in the world do you do with it?  How do you even start to use oils and supplements from all this information? Look at the bottom of this post.  I will explain what I would do with all the information....

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PSORIASIS

A noninfectious skin disorder that is marked by skin patches or flaking skin that can occur in limited areas such as the scalp or that can cover up to 80-90% of body.

The overly rapid growth of skin cells is the primary cause of psoriasis.  In some cases, skin cells grow 4x faster than normal, resulting in the formation of silvery layers that flake off.

Recommended Young Living Single Oils:

Patchouli, helichrysum, rose, melissa, German chamomile, lavender, Roman chamomile, melaleuca

Recommended Young Living Blend Oils:

Gentle baby, Juva Flex, Juva Cleanse, Melrose

Psoriasis Recipe:

2 drops patchouli

2 drops Roman Chamomile

2 drops lavender

2 drops melaleuca

Supplements: ICP, ComforTone, Essentialzyme, Life 5, Balance Complete, AlkaLime, JuvaTone, JuvaPower, Sulfurzyme

Body Care Ointments:  Tender Tush, Rose Ointment

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INFLAMMATION

caused by a variety of conditions, including bacterial infection, poor diet, chemicals, hormonal imbalance and physical injury.  

Certain essential oils have been documented to be excellent for reducing inflammation such as German Chamomile, which contains azulene, a blue compound with highly anti-inflammatory properties.  Other oils with anti-inflammatory properties include peppermint, melaleuca, clove, mountain savory, palo santo, dorado azul, and wintergreen.

Best oils based on type of inflammation:

•  tissue and capillary damage and bruising: Myrrh, vetiver, cistus and helichrysum.
• bacterial infection: German Chamomile and melaleuca
• viral infection: Ravintsara, hyssop, myrrh and thyme

Recommended Young Living Single oils:

Clove, nutmeg, lavender, thyme, Roman Chamomile, hyssop, peppermint, melaleuca, wintergreen, German Chamomile, myrrh, ravintsara, copaiba, palo santo

Recommended Young Living Blend oils:

Purification, PanAway, Aroma Siez, Melrose, Relieve It, Deep Relief Roll-on

Anti-Inflammation Recipe No. 1:(Bacterial Infection)

6 drops eucalyptus blue

6 drops melaleuca

4 drops German chamomile

2 drops peppermint

2 drops lemongrass

Anti-inflammation Recipe No. 2: (tissue/capillary/brusing and viral infection)

6 drops myrrh

6 drops eucalyptus

4 drops clove

3 drops palo santo

1 drop vetiver

Suppliments:  ImmuPro, Super C, Power Meal

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So what in the world do you do with all that information?  Well, you could go in lots of different directions.  I am a "get started" kinda gal....  Starting somewhere is at least starting, right?  Here is a quick look at what I might do...

• Look for oils that have multiple uses for my issues (oils I can use for more than one ailment)
• Look at the prices of the oils and I start with the most cost effect oils.
• Pick a few oils to start with for the problem based on those 2 factors.

For me, as I look over the recommendations for Psoriasis and inflammation, 

•  I see that both conditions recommend German Chamomile ($34.75 for 5ml), Roman Chamomile ($33.75 for 5ml), Lavender ($21.75 for 15ml), Melaleuca ($26 for 15ml) and Melrose ($17.25 for 15 ml).  **prices are my wholesale price as a distributor and don't include tax and shipping**
• I see the Psoriasis Recipe also calls for patchouli ($33.75 for 15ml)
• I would then look up those oils individually and see what else I could use each oil for.( For example, I would use both chamomiles for relaxant, anti-parasitic  nerve regeneration, anesthetic, detoxing liver and blood, anxiety, ADHD, depression, insomnia, skin acne and eczema.   Melrose is interesting too. It is a blend of Melaleuca, Niaouli, Rosemary, Clove.  It has strong antiseptic properties to cleanse and disinfect cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes and bruised tissue.  It can regenerate damaged tissue and reduce inflammation   It is powerful when diffused to dispels odors, purify air and protect against daily radiation bombardment.)
• Then I would make a purchase based on those criteria.  Since Melrose is a good price and contains Melaleuca in it, I would probably buy Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Melrose.  I would leave out Patchouli because when I looked it up, there wasn't other things I would use it for.  That would cost around $73 before tax and shipping, but I would have 3 diverse oils that would have many uses in my home.  
• Remember these oils are so potent that 1-4 drops is all it takes most times.  There are about 250 drops in a 15ml bottle of oil.  I would mix the essential oils with a carrier oil like grapeseed oil.  Then I would apply it to the parts that are dry, like a lotion.

Just because I have shown what I would do, does not make it the only way!  This is just my thoughts on picking oils for these issues.

Young Living Everyday Oils Kit

Young Living Everyday Oils Kit

Kit includes 

4 singles oils: Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint and Frankincense

5 oil blends: Valor, PanAway, Peace & Calming, Purification and Thieves.

Start Living with Everyday Oils (Enrollment) Kit

$150 plus shipping and tax

The Everyday Oils enrollment kit provides everything you need to professionally and confidently share Young Living's therapeutic-grade essential oils with others, all at a $10.00 savings over individual product pricing.

Everyday Oils includes:
1 - 5 ml Frankincense
1 - 5 ml Lemon
1 - 5 ml Lavender
1 - 5 ml Peppermint
1 - 5 ml Purification
1 - 5 ml Panaway
1 - 5 ml Peace & Calming®
1 - 5 ml Thieves®
1 - 5 ml Valor®

Start Living Kit includes:
1 - Welcome Letter
1 - Start Living Brochure
1 - $40 OFF Diffuser Coupon (only one per enrolling account)
1 - Essential Rewards Brochure
1 - 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse Brochure
1 - Thieves Booklet
1 - Everyday Oils Booklet
1 - Policies & Procedures
1 - Creating Abundance Booklet
1 - Compensation Plan Flyer
1 - Team Performance Flyer
3 - Distributor Application/Agreement
3 - Customer/Preferred Customer Form
1 - 5 ml Lavender
1 - 5 ml Peppermint
2 - NingXia Red Singles (2 fl. Oz, ea.)
1 - Essential Rewards Flyer
1 - Start Living DVD
1 - Seed to Seal DVD
1 - Ningxia Red Booklet
1 - Product Guide

Everyday Oils Booklet (PDF)

Homemade Cleaners and Hygiene Products

Homemade household cleaners and hygiene products.

So many people have asked me for the recipes for my homemade cleaners and Soaps.  I started this journey of making my own products for a number of reasons.

1. Health benefits:  I have 4 boys who do most of the cleaning in our home.  I have read over and over about the harmful chemicals in store bought cleaners, and finally got serious about changing our ways.  When one of the boys starts a coughing fit after cleaning his shower because of the potent chemicals and can't finish the job, it was time to reevaluate.  I can remember spraying the shower/tub then running out of the room to breath.  Yuck!
2. Cost:  I don't have an exact price to give you hear, but I keep all the ingredients I need stocked on my shelves, and use as needed.  Mostly items like vodka, vinegar, distilled water, Castile liquid soap, Vegetable Glycerin, ivory bar soap, washing soda, Borax, coconut milk, almond oil and my young living oils.
3. Convenience: Making my own cleaners and soaps makes things easier.   When I run out of something, I just grab the ingredients off my self and make a new batch.  Some see this as "one more thing to do", but for me it is a thoughtless act that takes just 5 minutes compared to going to store, starring at all the cleaners, trying to figure out what to buy, seeing if I have coupons or what is on sale, starring at shelf longer, then making a decision that is full of harmful chemicals.
4. Smell: I love the smell of my cleaners and liquid soap!  They have Young Living essential oils in them.  After I clean, my house smells pure and fresh.

• On average there are 17 drops of oil per ml.  So a 15ml bottle of Young Living Essential Oil will have about 255 drops in it.  Thickness or thinness of the oil will cause variation.

• I have gotten most of my recipes from the internet or a book I picked up called, "Vintage Remedies." Below I have listed them.

Air Freshener

I made my own labels,
 but a permanent marker will
work just as well.

Did you know most store bought "air fresheners" cause toxin accumulation in your home?  Some health experts have even said they compare the damage to cigarette smoke!  Natural fresheners are safe and therapeutic!

• 1/2 Cup Vodka
• 1/2 Distilled Water
• 15 drops essential oil (see below)

Calming: 8 drops lavender / 4 drops "Peace and Calming" / 3 drops lemon

Deodorizing: 8 drops lavender / 4 drops clove / 3 drops lemon

Minty: 8 drops peppermint / 6 drops spearmint / 1 drop orange

Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral: 15 drops of thieves oil

Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake before each use.

*NOTE:  I use all Young Living products.  These are oils I have on hand.  You can mix and match and use what you have on hand.  This just gives you some guidelines.  If you were going to invest in some oils for cleaners, air fresheners etc.  See my recommendation to have on hand below.

Antibacterial Spray Cleaner

My wholesale cost for Thieves Household Cleaner is $21.50 for 14.4 fl. oz or $84.75 for 64 fl. oz before shipping and tax.
Remember it only takes a cap full.Ask me about getting wholesale pricing on Young Living.

Easiest  way for me to make my kitchen/bathroom/general house cleaner is to use Young Living's Thieves Household Cleaner.  1 Capful of the Thieves cleaner into 3 3/4 cups water for general use. (You can increase ratio for heavy degreasing to 1 capful Thieves cleaner to 1 Cup water)

However, I don't always have Thieves Household Cleaner on hand, so I have made my own too.  

• 1 Cup Vodka
• 1 Cup Vinegar
• 1 Cup Distilled Water
• 50 drops Young Living Essential Oils

*I use what oils I have on hand that work well for cleaners, known to be anti-bacterial and anti-viral.  Some include orange, lemon, lime, lavender, eucalyptus, theives oil, clove, rosemary, sage, peppermint, cinnamon    See what oils you have and combine them for a total of 50 drops. IF YOU WANT A QUICK ANSWER, BUY THIEVES CLEANER, OR THIEVES OIL TO USE IN RECIPE ABOVE.  

There are approximately 250 drops of essential oil in a 15 ml bottle of Young Livings Thieves Essential Oil. Since it is so highly concentrated and most recipes call for diluting it, you will get many uses from just one bottle.

My wholesale cost for Thieves oil before tax and shipping is $31.75.  
Ask my how to get wholesale prices yourself.

Laundry Detergent:

Liquid formula:  I started off making liquid detergent, but didn't like how it always separated, so I switched to powder.  

• 7 TBSP vegetable soap (glycerin)
• 3.5 Cups baking soda
• 1/2 Cup borax for hard water or 1/2 Cup washing soda for normal water
• 2 Cups distilled water
• 35 drops Young Living essential Oil (I use 10 drops lavender, 10 drops lemon, 15 drops thieves or purification)

Use 2-4 TBSP per load. (I mix in half gallon milk jug and shake before use)

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Powder Formula:

• 1 bar (or 4.5 ounces) of shaved bar soap Ivory
• 1 cup of Boraz
• 1 cup of Washing Soda
• 35 drops Young Living essential Oil (I use 10 drops lavender, 10 drops lemon, 15 drops thieves or purification)

Thoroughly stir together for 5 minutes and enjoy the results!  I use 1 TBSP per load, 2 TBSP for heavily soiled loads.

Laundry Fabric Softener

I questioned this recipe at first.  Who wants their clothes to smell like vinegar right?  But they don't. 

• 1 Cup Vinegar 
• 15 drops lavender oil
• 25 drops lemon oil

(you could also use purification oil or thieves oil in this recipe for added disinfected)

Use 2T in fabric softener compartment or time release ball.

I triple recipe when I make it to cut down on how often I have to make it.  Shake before use.

Liquid Body and Hand Soap

I use one basic recipe for all the soap in our home.  It is in our bathrooms next to sinks and bathtubs for body wash.  I have just saved my old store bought pump soaps, cleaned the containers and started over. 

• 1 cup liquid organic castile soap (  I use Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap - unscented)
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable Glycerin
• 1/3 Cup Sweet Almond Oil
• 30 drops Young Living Essential Oil

Oils to consider using: orange, lemon, lavender, chamomile, thieves. I have never made the same batch twice.  I like to experiment and be creative with the oils I have on hand.  I will say BE CAUTIOUS OF ADDING HOT OILS TO BODY SOAP! I added peppermint oil once, which would have been okay for just hand soap, but not so good for body soap and our sensitive parts. Oops.

Homemade Coconut Milk Shampoo

• 1/4 Cup Coconut Milk (make your own or store bought can in international isle)
• 1/3 Cup Liquid Castile Soap (like Dr. Bronner's)
• 1 tsp Vitamin E, Olive Oil or Almond Oil
• 10 to 20 drops Young Living Essential Oils

I have used lavender oil for dry scalp and dandruff.  

Combine all ingredients in shampoo bottle and shake well to mix.

Use 1-2 Tsp each wash.