A couple weeks ago now we had our grandsons over for the weekend. On Saturday evening, Noah said he was feeling a little nauseated, and very soon started vomiting. I applied peppermint essential oil on the bottoms of his feet and a couple drops of Di-Gize over his belly. This made him feel better, but he still had a couple more times of vomiting in the middle of the night. After each time of vomiting, I again applied the oils.

The next day he seemed fine, but I kept applying the essential oils anyway to make sure the body got rid of that virus. When you are young, Noah is only 7 years old, you recover more quickly and sometimes they don't get as sick in the first place.

Ok, so here comes Monday and I am thinking my husband and I are in the clear, especially since we have not had anything like this for years. Most of the day is fine, but in the late afternoon, I started feeling just a little nauseated. At first, I didn't think anything of it because it was so faint. But it rapidly progressed to the full blown intestinal virus, complete with ALL the symptoms if you get my drift.

So, here comes my husband Steve from work and he is not home even an hour and guess what?? Yes, he starts with this intestinal virus too! Wow! Now we are both sick at the same time. Could life get any better at that moment? LOL

So this is what we did…

I started with putting 2 drops of Thieves and one drop of peppermint on the bottoms of my feet after each trip to the bathroom. Plus, I put Di-Gize all over my stomach. Now granted, I DID NOT feel like doing this, I was so sick. But, I forced myself to do it, because I knew I would get over it faster!

After about 5 hours, I started to get very, very dehydrated. Most of the time just water will not stay down, so I sipped Ningxia Red diluted with water. Dehydration can become a severe side-effect of intestinal viruses and cause complications like weakness, dizziness and even shock.

After applying the Young Living Oils for a couple hours, I decided to switch the oils I was using on my abdomen and stomach. Instead of using Di-Gize, I thought to use Frankincense and Copaiba. Again I dripped several drops of each over that area after each time to the bathroom. Immediately, after starting the Frankincense and Copaiba, I started getting better faster. I actually had pain in the stomach too, which Steve and Noah did not have. That is one reason I decided to change the oils I was using. By the way, these oils are what Steve used as well.

So the symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting lasted about 12 hours. This intestinal virus was flying around, so I heard and the actual symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea was lasting at least 24 hours. Not only that, but it was taking people a week to fully recover from the weakened state it left them in. Because of these oils we got over this virus in half the time! It did take us a day or so more to fully re-gain our energy. But that's nothing compared to a week.

Why did these essential oils work so well?

First, these are not just any essential oils. These oils are produced organically from seed to seal. They contain ALL the constituents found naturally in plants, trees, scrubs, etc. That makes them highly antiviral and anti-bacterial. They are potent, complex substances with acute sensitivity for unwanted microbes in the body. Antibiotics and other traditional forms of treatment have been helpless against viruses. 

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These are not the only Young Living Essential Oils that can be used for this kind of problem. These are just what we used.

Thieves:

A blend of highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-infectious essential oils, including clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus and rosemary. Thieves in the 15th century rubbed oils on their bodies before robbing the dead and dying to avoid contracting the plague. When caught, they gave the formula of herbs, spices and oils they used to protect themselves in exchange for lighter punishment. Thus the name "Thieves."

Peppermint:

Has a strong, clean, fresh aroma. This is another universal oil that can be used for almost anything. It has long been used for supporting the digestion. It can be used for sinus problems, headaches, acid reflux and any respiratory problems among other things. I personally like putting a drop in my water to give it flavor.

Di-Gize:

This is a blend containing tarragon, ginger, juniper, anise, fennel, patchouli, peppermint and lemongrass. It relieves digestive problems including indigestion, heartburn and bloating. Combats candida and parasite infections. 

Frankincense:

This is absolutely one of my favorite oils. According to Egyptian hieroglyphics, frankincense was good for "everything from gout to a broken head." It can be used for such things as depression, respiratory infections, inflammation and to boost the immunity. And actually I have used it for almost everything and it worked great.

Copaiba:

This essential oil has been used in South America for the treatment of a variety of ailments, including skin irritations and skin infections, bronchitis and sinusitis, bladder and kidney infections, stomach ulcers and more. Adding Copaiba to any other essential oil will enhance the effects of that oil.

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Good health to you,

Carol

Organic essential oils are so powerful, no wonder they have been referred to as "Man's First Medicine." I have been a daily user of Young Living Essential Oils for almost 7 years now and I can personally attest to that power over and over again. I won't go a day without them!

I have used them for almost anything and everything from relieving headaches, stomach problems, aches and pains, low energy, colds, viruses, cuts, and burns just to name a few things. Actually, if you looked in my natural health cabinet you will always find lavender, peppermint, lemon, plus the blends of Joy, Peace and Calming, Purification, and PanAway.

They have so many benefits, but I have listed seven of them here for you.

Seven Benefits of Organic Essential Oils

1. Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.

2. Rub 4-6 drops of peppermint in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.

3. Add 2-3 drops of lemon oil to water and spray counter tops to sterilize them.

4. Diffuse Purification oil to clean the air and neutralize odors.

5. Rub a drop of Joy oil over the heart and on the bottom of each foot to relieve feelings of frustration and depression.

6. Apply PanAway oil topically on an injured area to reduce inflammation and bruising.

7. Rub 1-2 drops of Peace and Calming on the bottom of the feet and on shoulders before bedtime to get good quality sleep.

These plant oils are powerful in assisting the body in healing itself. Plus, you don't need to worry about nasty side effects of most prescription and over-the-counter medications.

I use them daily in my home, office and car! I keep some in my purse as well! I called it my traveling first aid kit.

These 7 oils come in a convenient kit called the Essential 7 Kit. Convenient, easy to use and carry with you! 

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Be Well,

Carol Wickett

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No one is immune to stress. We all have it. In fact, we are designed to experience and react to stress. 

So not all stress is bad. Moderate amounts of stress is actually beneficial. It may protect some people against diseases of aging like Alzheimers and strengthen the immune system. And some stress can help you do your best at anything.

Stress causes your body to produce powerful chemicals and that is the reason you experience these benefits. However, if you experience continuous stressful situations and challenges without let-up, it can cause your body to be in distress. This distress can lead to things like sleep issues, high blood pressure, stomach problems, headaches and chest pain. It can cause existing health problems to become worse and have a wide range of effects on your mood, emotions and thus your behavior. 

Stress has also been linked to things like stroke, heart attack, anxiety and depression. These are just a few things excess stress can cause. 

It is estimated that at least 75% of doctor visits are stress-related. It is one of the ways the body responds to the environment.

We live in a fast-paced world. And with all the things we need to get done during the day, we can easily feel overwhelmed. You become tired and lose the joy of life. You start pushing yourself to get through the day!

There are numerous amounts of medications either by prescription or over the counter drugs for stress that come with bonuses if you want to call them that. The bonuses are harmful side-effects. I don't know about you, but dealing with the stress is enough without the the side-effects.

This is why I choose to use Young Living Oils. There are natural properties in the organic essential oils that produce an uplifting, calming effect on the body and mind. You can apply them topically or one of my favorite ways to use them is diffusion.

Every time I diffuse oils like Joy, Peace and Calming, lavender, orange or any of the citrus oils, people always comment about the wonderful smell in my home. Many say, "I don't know what it is, but I feel better when I leave your house."  And I thought it was just me, haha!

One of the Young Living Oils you may not think of for managing stress is Abundance. Sometimes, after being under lots of stress for a long period of time, it can cause a person to go into depression. Using this oil blend can many times prevents that. If you already experience depression then Melodie's story will encourage you.

Why Abundance Oil Holds a Special Place In My Heart

by Melodie Kantner

"Abundance oil is my favorite of all Young Living’s essential oils. I love lots of other oils but Abundance oil is the one that started my essential oil journey. Abundance oil was introduced to me at a time when I was hopelessly depressed. I was having suicidal feelings but I had decided that I would never be able to go through with suicide because of all the damage that is done to those left behind.

My mother had received her Young Living Essential Oils order which contained Essential 7 Kit and a bottle of the essential oil blend Abundance. She knew I was seriously depressed so she brought the oils over for me to try. Joy is the oil she thought needed but I was drawn to Abundance oil. I put the Abundance on and within minutes my mood was lifted up so much I was giggling and dancing around the house. My son Brandon, who was still living with us at that time, came home and saw the way I was acting. He just stared at me for a few minutes, then asked, “Are you ON SOMETHING?”

And so began my love affair with Young Living Essential Oils.

I had used essential oils in the past but NEVER had any positive effects. What I had been using before was perfume grade essential oils. No life in them and no health benefits.

I believe the reason this oil is the one I needed at the time is because Abundance is an oil that relates to attracting abundance. It also seems to help depression that is related to money issues. At the time we were going through terrible financial problems and were close to losing everything.

I was hopelessly depressed and would never consider taking antidepressants because of what I had already learned about natural health and what I have seen happen to others on those drugs.

As I write this story, which I have told many times, I still get tears in my eyes. It is THE REASON I became a distributor with Young Living Essential Oils. I had such a powerful experience with essential oils, I immediately started thinking how many people could benefit from having these marvels of creation. At the time I was a distributor for another company that sold herbal supplements but I was failing miserably. I had wanted to have a way to supplement our income and hopefully provide a means to help our financial situation.

One thing I learned is that essential oils are the life blood of the plant. When herbs are cut & dehydrated for therapeutic use, they can lose as much as 90% of the healing nutrients as well as the vast majority of the vital oxygen molecules. The reason is because they lose most of the essential oil which is actually the part that is responsible for healing properties.

Therapeutic grade essential oils, when properly distilled, are so highly concentrated, most of them are at least 50 – 100 times more therapeutically potent than the herbs or plants they came from.

Besides all of that, Abundance oil just smells great. It has cinnamon, patchouli, frankincense, myrrh, orange and clove. If you haven’t tried it, give it a try." 

Good Health to You,

Carol

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It's a fact that none of us are perfect, so therefore we all have things we need to work on. The choices we make in every aspect of our life affect how we feel and act. For instance, what we choose to eat on a daily basis makes a big impact on our health. This is a behavioral choice.

Unhealthy behavioral choices account for more than one million deaths each year in the U.S. That is nearly half of the total U.S. deaths, according to the National Institutes of Death. Alcohol and tobacco abuse, inactivity, and unhealthy food choices are some of the obvious. Most people know these things are not good for them and many have good intentions when it comes to wanting to change.

But good intentions alone are not enough. We have many things that hinder us from overcoming these behaviors, such as our thought processes, social influences, our experiences, our beliefs and even our genetic makeup. 

Research shows 8 reasons why people choose the unhealthy behaviors they do.

1. Instant Gratification- We live in an on-demand society. The world has conditioned us to want, expect and receive instant everything. This teaches people not to look at the harmful long-term effects.

2. The long term effects are felt sometime in the future, not immediately. So it sets up the mentality to enjoy now, pay later or maybe never pay at all.

3. Rationalizing the behavior by thinking, "It won't happen to me" or "I'll get hurt anyway, so why bother."

4. Thinking we won't be affected because we only have a couple drinks, or we basically eat a good diet.

5. People are simply overwhelmed by too much to think about.

6. Feeling reduced risk with someone we like or are close to and increased risk with someone we dislike. For example, a person might under react to possible sexual risk from a spouse, and over react to contact with an Aids patient.

7. Using genetics as an excuse for certain behavior choices, saying things like, "I can't help it."

8. Sometimes these choices are viewed as a need. For instance, someone may use caffeine or nicotine to bring the brain up to what they think is a normal function. It usually serves as a stress-reliever, a comfort, or is viewed as just plain fun. And until the person finds the reasons for their behavior and makes a conscious decision to make a better choice to fill the need, change won't happen.

I mentioned some obvious things that people would probably like to change, but how about more subtle things like procrastination, always being late, not keeping commitments and the list could go on. Can using therapeutic grade essential oils help these things as well?

My personal experience is yes it can. Since I work from home, I need to be very disciplined in what I get accomplished and it could be very easy for me to put things off. Feelings of being overwhelmed can creep in there too. And then before you know it, you are way behind. These are learned behaviors. Using organic essential oils has kept me on track. I could have easily given up long ago had it not been for the oils.

So here are a few of my suggestions to help you make better behavioral choices…

1. Make a conscious decision to change if that's what you desire. Then re-affirm your decision each morning. Many of us have more than one thing we would like to change. Start with ONE.  I keep several Young Living Oils by my bed so that I can use them first thing upon awakening. And a good one to start with is the blend called Awaken. It enhances inner self knowledge in order to make desirable transitions, helping you to reach your highest potential. Directly inhale it. You can also diffuse it in the air, or apply a couple drops over the heart, on the wrists, neck, temples, and on the bottom of the feet.

2. Change doesn't happen overnight of course, so accepting the fact it will take time and not give up is key. Using the blend of Acceptance can help. It stimulates the mind, compelling it to open and accept new healthier behaviors in life. It also helps to overcome procrastination and denial. You can apply over the heart and thymus, on wrists, behind ears, on neck and temples.

3. Keep a success diary and log even the smallest successes. This reinforces positive behavioral choices. 

4. Be conscious of the choices you make each day and ask yourself… "Is this the highest choice you can make?" Treat your life and your body like it is the only one you have… because it is!

5. Remember, you always have the power to make higher choices. Never give up or stop believing that you have the power to change your life. Using the oil blend of Believe helps release the unlimited potential everyone possesses, making it possible to experience health, happiness and vitality more fully. Diffuse it, inhale it, apply it over the heart and on the bottom of the feet.

A few other blends to use are Highest Potential, Motivation, and Magnify Your Purpose. 

Vow to make a commitment to yourself. Young Living Essential Oils can help.

Good Health to You,

Carol

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Carol is an essential oil educator and a certified reflexologist. As a distributor of Young Living Essential Oils, she teaches the importance of using genuine, authentic essential oils for health and healing. She has been an advocate of natural health and wellness for the past 35 years. Among the things she has studied includes, the use essential oils, iridology, muscle testing, nutrition, tapping and other forms of energy medicine. 

Depression can be one of the most difficult challenges for anyone.  And in today's world it can be more challenging than ever to stay positive and upbeat. Life is fast paced and we have many responsibilities such as raising families, household duties, working a job and for a lot of people, building a home business too. With all this can come feelings of being overwhelmed with so much to do that we just feel like throwing we are doing a juggling act. We feel as if we don't know if we are coming or going. No wonder we can easily get discouraged and depressed. 

How do I know?  Because it has happened to me in the past. And it makes it much harder if you are building a home business when you feel down.

This kind of depression can come out of nowhere fast and can SINK you just as fast.

What can you do…

I have been working from home now for over 7 years.  In the beginning, I would listen to tapes of Jim Rohn, Napoleon Hill and others. It really helped me keep a positive attitude and more importantly it helped me keep going and not give up on what I loved. Our attitude is one of the few things that is totally ours and can never be taken away from us. Physical possessions can ALL be taken away tomorrow. But values and attitudes are ours forever!

How we think is really important in how successful we are.  On the flip side of the coin however, is the fact that it's not always easy to stay positive. We all go through periods where we get depressed and discouraged. Fortunately, this is easier to deal with than other more serious depression issues.

One thing that has been a big help to me in keeping depression at bay is the use of Young Living Essential Oils. These organic essential oils are nature's living energy or the life blood of plants. Their frequency or energy resonates with our own natural energy. Therefore, they have the ability to help the body energize, uplift, balance and renew itself. Very powerful indeed!

Essential Oils can be very useful tools for achieving your goals and dreams.

Have you ever felt like you just can't get started on the project or task that needs to be done? Do you find things on your to-do list that you keep avoiding? The essential oil blend of Motivation may just be what's needed. I use this blend to help me overcome procrastination and to get the job done.  Use it to motivate yourself to exercise, to write that newsletter, work on your business, clean out the attic, or any job being put off. Keep a bottle by your bed for mornings when you would rather go back to sleep. I sometimes also use the En-R-Gee blend for that as well. I like to use these oils on my temples and on the sternum.

I always start my day with Valor, applying it to the bottom of my feet. If you have a fear of failure, lack or self-esteem or confidence in your abilities, try some Valor. Valor helps balance electrical energies within the body, giving courage and confidence. It also helps overcome fear and opposition. It brings a feeling of peace, relaxation and calmness which is absolutely wonderful if you are feeling overwhelmed.

Frankincense essential oil is another I use daily because it has the ability to lift you up from being down in the dumps. Also known as the Holy Anointing Oil, it is no wonder it increases your spiritual awareness. Just inhaling this wonderful oil makes me feel more grounded and able to take on the day.

Joy oil is another of my favorites because it has the frequency to bring joy and happiness to your heart. I apply a drop over my heart each morning, especially on dark dreary days. It helps to keep my spirits up! You can also wear as perfume. It does contain citrus oils, so be aware of that.

And of course the natural essential oil blend of Abundance. I can't be without this one!  And the name itself says it all. It was created specifically to enhance the magnetic energy and create the Law of Attraction. I love wearing it as a perfume as well (also contains some citrus oils) and diffusing it. Try putting a few drops in cleaning water for your office or apply a bit on everything you mail for business. Many people have also used this blend to overcome depression.

There are several other essential oils to try as well including…

Highest Potential, Harmony, Magnify Your Purpose, White Angelica, Peace and Calming, and Lavender. Try a few and let me know your experiences. I would love to hear from you!

If you would like to try any of the oils mentioned in this post, you can order them here. If you have any questions about any of the products, please feel free to contact me. I will personally answer your questions so you can decide what products will work for you and your family.

Good Health to You,

Carol

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Winter is fast approaching and with it comes more dark, dreary, cold days, causing many people to suffer from the winter blues. Often called SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder), this could be a natural biological response to the dark days of winter.

I don't think I have SAD to the extent that a lot of people suffer from, but I do feel down when the sun doesn't shine. So one of my favorite things to do is wear Joy Oil over my heart and on the bottom of my feet. It immediately lifts my mood. One caution though about Joy Oil is that it contains the natural essential oils of lemon and mandarin. Any of the citrus essential oils are photo-sensitive, meaning that if you apply it directly to the skin and then expose the skin to direct sunlight, it can and most likely will discolor your skin. So my advice is to put it where the sun doesn't shine. (wink) Do not use a tanning bed (which I don't recommend anyway) for at least 12 hours after applying the citrus oils.

The best remedy for SAD is exposure to full spectrum lighting. If you are someone who truly suffers to the extent you are unable to function, it will be worthwhile to look into this. I have full spectrum light bulbs in my lamps at home I got at a health food store and I think they help a lot.

However, aromatherapy using Young Living Essential Oils has a deep effect on the spirit and emotions. Therefore, these organic essential oils are very helpful with the winter blues! Wintertime is when I love to use the citrus oils. They are so uplifting and mood elevating. They are generally cold pressed from the rind of the fruit.

I love diffusing orange oil with maybe a couple drops of frankincense in it, and the kids love it too!  Orange is a wonderful "happy oil". If you have a house full of crabby people, this is great. It's hard to be depressed if your house smells of oranges. And the blends of Christmas Spirit or Citrus Fresh are awesome as well. Be sure to use a cold diffusing method because heating destroys the therapeutic properties. If you don't currently have a diffuser, putting several drops of oil in a spray bottle with distilled water and spritzing in the air will work. Or putting a few drops on cotton balls and laying them in a dish will help too.

It's not just the aroma of essential oils that causes their effects. The aroma certainly has psychological and spiritual effects, but when you get the oils on your body, you get the FULL effect of the oils. One of the best places to put the oils is on the bottoms of the feet. And there is no need to dilute them to apply there either.

Bergamot, which is in the Joy blend, also seems to banish the winter blues for many people. It is a gentler oil with a touch of floral scent. It is however the most photo-toxic essential oil, so I only use it in an airborne blend like Joy Oil. You really don't want to risk exposure to UV rays with Bergamot on your skin.

Gary Young gave a wonderful protocol that soothes and balances the mind and if you use it everyday you can always have a great day!

"Always Have A Great Day Protocol"

1. Valor – several drops on the bottom of the feet or one drop on one wrist. Hold the other wrist to it for a few moments.

2. Harmony – one drop over the solar plexus (above the belly button).

3. Joy –  one drop over the heart.

4. White Angelica – one drop on one palm, rub the other palm to it, and brush over the head, face, shoulders, chest, arms, down the body, right over the clothes, as if creating an angelic shield.

Some of my other favorite mood uplifting oils for the winter blues are Abundance, Hope, Valor, and lavender. Lavender can also help the symptoms of PMS.

Make sure you are also eating a healthy diet devoid of junk and fast foods. Providing your body with the essential nutrients it needs is important because even the best diet does not supply everything you need. Drinking Ningxia Red which is packed full of these nutrients plus the essential sugars everyone needs, fill in the gaps. 

Even though I really hate cold and cloudy weather, I don't have to succumb to the winter blues and neither do you, as long as we have Young Living Oils!

If you would like to try any of the oils mentioned in this article, you can order them here. If you have any questions about any of the products, please feel free to contact me. I will personally answer your questions so you can decide what products will work for you and your family.

Be well,

Carol

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This past week on Friday, November 18th, my husband Steve and I celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary. Some people have said we are in a minority. That marriages that last this long are rare. And indeed I think they are!

Sometimes it seems not long ago that we got married and then sometimes I can't seem to remember ever being without him. We were just kids when we met in high school. Our romance was passionately turbulent especially since we were raised very differently from everything including parenting styles to religion.

They say you pick someone to work out your childhood issues with and if you really examine your relationship with your spouse you will probably see that is at least partly true. So needless to say we sure had our share of ups and downs. In the first few years it was more down than up. Serving almost four years in the Air Force with a year overseas was not easy either. During that time I went through the death of my dad and gave birth to our first child without him. I look back on some of those times and wonder how we ever made it.

I'm sure you have heard it said that you can love a person but not like them. That sounds funny, but true. At first you don't see what you don't like because the love bug is too busy biting you. But after awhile you start seeing things that you don't like, irritate you and drive you right up a wall. And I'm sure that was mutual on both our parts. But with time you learn how to pick and chose carefully what you make a big deal out of.

Since we married so young, half of those forty plus years were spent growing up together. I must say I was faster at it than he was. Haha! Because I became interested in natural health at age 18, I also became interested in emotional health and psychology and why people act they way they do. So after awhile I figured I could fix him. BIG MISTAKE!! Although I became very good at understanding why he behaved the way he did, it wasn't until I understood that our communication styles were totally different that things started to get better. 

I sure don't have all the answers, but here are a few things I feel has made it possible to stay married over four decades and still like each other.

Good communication as I mentioned before is definitely key to a lasting relationship. If you can communicate well you can solve almost any problem or at least compromise and not fight about it. We are both first borns so that in itself has challenges. It's like having two captains on one ship. Learning to yield to the other when appropriate sometimes takes humility. And actually Steve has some good qualities that I would like more of. And I'm sure I have some he would like to have. So I guess it's a good balance.

Being supportive of each other is important too. Life will throw you a lot of curve balls. You never know when you will be called on to make a tough decision and having your mates support makes it easier and you know they will be there when you need them. Sometimes the curve ball is an illness, so it's important to the one mates recovery to have the support of the other.

Working as a team has been very instrumental in our relationship as well. When I decided to work at home building a business in Young Living Essential Oils, Steve supported me all the way. He actually became my partner attending all the meetings and events with me. Since then sharing essential oils and the role they play in helping people achieve better health is a mutual goal we share. Having mutual goals draws you closer together.

Above all else make your mate number one in your life, aside from God. God should absolutely be number one in your life. And if both mates put God first then you have a much better chance of having a strong lasting marriage. You don't have to agree with me, but I have found that to be true in my life.

Many years ago a friend gave me a refrigerator magnet that remains there to this day. On it is a recipe, and it goes like this…

Recipe For A Happy Marriage

1 cupful of consideration

1 cupful of courtesy

2 cupfuls of flattery carefully concealed

2 cupfuls milk of human kindness

1 gallon faith in God and each other

2 cupfuls praise

1 small pinch of in-laws

1 reasonable budget

A generous dash of cooperation

3 teaspoons of pure extract of "I am sorry"

1 cupful of contentment

1 cupful each of confidence and encouragement

1 large or several small hobbies

1 cupful of blindness to each other's faults

I have read this recipe many times over the years to see where I need to improve. One of the most dangerous things in a marriage is to get too comfortable with your mate and stop trying to improve. Be honest with each other but kind, and not too serious. If you both work at it, you will stay married a long time, and not only love each other, but like each other as well.

Be well,

Carol

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If you mention peppermint , many people immediately think of candy canes or after-dinner mints. There isn't any real peppermint oil in those, but the thought of peppermint for digestion is there. They do however contain sugar which will make some stomach problems worse.

I personally like putting a drop of peppermint in my water at restaurants. It helps digest food and is better that most of the other beverage options. I will also put a tiny bit on my tongue to freshen breath instead of mints or gum. And a bonus is that it will curb the appetite.

Peppermint is a powerful essential oil that has antiviral and antibacterial properties. One drop of peppermint oil is equal to 26 cups of peppermint tea. Powerful indeed!  It's ability to stop nausea from stomach upset or indigestion is well known and is amazing to me. And a cup of this tea in the afternoon on a cold day can be a needed pick-me-up!

Our grandsons have had nausea from a stomach virus in the past and just applying a drop in the palms of our hands on the stomach stopped it in no time. For very young children you would want to dilute it 50/50 with either olive oil or Young Living's V-6 Mixing Oil. It can also be applied to the bottoms of the feet .

Have you ever had motion sickness of any kind? I use to get car sick a lot, especially if I rode in the back seat. I sure wish I had peppermint oil back then. Just inhaling it will stop nausea most of the time. Rarely would you have to apply it topical. I carry a bottle with me all the time. You never know when you or someone with you will need it. I have also took family members home from the hospital feeling like they are going to lose their cookies and peppermint kept that from happening.

Morning sickness is no fun either. I had that when I was pregnant with my first baby. Not only did I have the typical morning sickness, but I was working in a hospital sterilizing surgical instruments and the solution was making me very nauseous. There again, I wish I had Young Living Peppermint Oil. Inhaling it or applying to the bottoms of my feet would have been excellent.

Peppermint essential oil can also relieve the symptoms, including nausea, of IBS and Crohn's. Two to three drops over the abdominal area and on the bottoms of the feet usually brings relief quickly. If you have ever been somewhere besides home and get an attack of IBS, peppermint can be a blessing.

This natural essential oil is one that's always in my natural health cabinet. I usually have at least a couple bottles in the house, one in the kitchen and one in the bedroom. It is not only good for stomach and digestive problems, but for many other things as well. We also use it for headaches, fever, memory, energy, sinus congestion, pain relief, itching and more. I am sure you, like most people, will want it in your home as well.

If you would like to try the peppermint oil or any other Young Living products, you can order them here. If you have any questions about any of the products, please feel free to contact me. I will personally answer your questions so you can decide what products will work for you and your family.

Be well,

Carol

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I love Frankincense Essential Oil. It is one of my absolute favorite oils. We use it daily in our house.

Frankincense essential oil is mentioned 22 times in the Bible. It was given as a gift to Jesus when very young. It was the custom at the time to anoint newborn sons of kings and priests with the oils of frankincense. Back in Bible times it was considered a cure-all and was applied to all kinds of wounds, bruises, cuts, as well as inhaled and taken internally.

The frankincense tree grows to about 20 feet in height with branches often beginning near it's base. One of the very few ideal places this prized tree is found is in Southern Arabia (Oman and Yemen). The oil given to Jesus came from the same areas where Young Living gets frankincense today.

It was one of the ingredients in the holy incense that the Hebrews burned perpetually in their tabernacles for more than a thousand years. We experience this fragrance in our home with the use of the Young Living Resin Burner. They also have the frankincense resin. 

Sometimes, I have the resin burner going about an hour before bed. I love the smell and it is very calming. It also raises your spiritual awareness, so bedtime seems a very appropriate time to do that, since many people pray before bed. We also diffuse frankincense in our house. Combined with orange oil, it is exquisite! 

For thousands of years, frankincense has been used to treat everything from gout to a broken head. Today, it has been shown to be useful in overcoming stress and despair, being used as a natural antidepressant. It has also been used for warts, typhoid, bronchitis, cancer, high blood pressure, headaches, allergies, pneumonia, hemorrhaging, supporting the immune system and more!

Right now my husband Steve, drinks 10-15 drops of frankincense in his Ningxia Red a couple times a day. He has also added other Young Living Oils in the past  like orange and lemon. These are some things he does daily to remain off medications that he took for almost 20 years. He has been medicine free for a few years now. And as always, I recommend you work with your doctor to wean off prescription medicines.

I like to take a couple minutes during the day and apply a couple drops of frankincense in my hands and inhale deeply. I feel it brings not only a calming feeling but it brings clarity of mind and a feeling of being centered or balanced.

Some other uses of this amazing oil are for skin itching, to help fade scars from acne, stretch marks, and surgery. It promotes healthy cells and regeneration of skin. That's why it is an excellent choice for preventing or reducing wrinkles. I personally like using it instead of the toxic cosmetics out there that are also very expensive. It can even be worn as a perfume!

Frankincense is not usually thought of for pain, but because it reduces inflammation, it can be used for easing backache, especially during pregnancy and labor. You can also use it to reduce pain from injuries ( which I've had more than my share), and to reduce things like arthritic pain.

I also used it not to long ago to bring down a high fever that my grandson Noah had. It worked in just a matter of minutes! It is so versatile it just amazes me what all it can do.

What people have said about using Young Living frankincense essential oil…

"I have had great success in using a drop of Frankincense three times per day to diminish brown spots on my arms. Sometimes these spots are called age or sun spots. I rub the Frankincense in and within the first week they begin to fade. I have had one disappear completely and two others are fading from the center out. It has been a month and I can see a huge difference." ~ Karen

"I had an 8 inch surgical incision. The day the staples came out the oils went on! Twice daily, I applied Frankincense, Lavender, Helichrysum, Gentle Baby, Melrose and Hyssop. At that time we did not have Elemi but I would have added that as well. At night before I went to sleep after applying the oils I put the highest IU vitamin E oil I could find at the health food store.

Then, I put a piece of cotton material over it and secured it with adhesive tape so the vitamin E oil would soak in. I did this treatment faithfully for about 2 or 2 1/2 months and today I have absolutely no scar whatsoever!!! Thank you God for Gary Young and our precious sacred oils!!!" ~ Julie

"I had an itch on my leg that I just couldn't get rid of. I had it for 2 or 3 years. It was so bad I scratched all the time and it formed a callus. I tried everything I could think of. One night I was using Frankincense before bed and decided to give it a try. I applied one drop to the itch. It didn't itch for a week afterward. So, I applied another drop…now the callus is gone, skin is normal, and if I feel an itch coming on (very infrequent now) I just apply a drop of Frankincense." ~ Vanessa

"I have had two plantar warts for ten years on my feet, each the size of a dime. I tried a prescription medicine on them twice, with no success and much pain as it killed the skin around the entire area, After two months of applying Frankincense, they have reduced to half the size, without the pain." ~ Garry

"I have been using 2 drops of Frankincense oil and 2 drops of organic coconut oil on my face each day for about 3 weeks. I have quite a few comments from friends and family on the appearance of my skin. It os so soft and clear and has a lovely texture to it. I love frankincense oil!" ~ Olivia

"I have suffered with more than 13 warts, some as big as peas, on my hands for several years. I have tried every product on the market, as well as all the home remedies I heard about, but I had no luck getting rid of them. After receiving my Young Living Essential Oils, I decided to experiment with them. I started rubbing some Spruce Oil and Frankincense Oil on them once or twice a day. After two weeks all my warts were completely gone." ~ Judy

Frankincense essential oil is always in my natural health cabinet. I believe it should be in everyone's home!

Be well,

Carol

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Spending the day with my boys (grandsons), Tyler and Noah is such a joy! That's what I did on Tuesday this week. We went shopping and out to eat. However, after eating I had some digestive upset which a tiny bit of peppermint on my tongue took care of. Thank goodness. 

It's almost impossible to avoid no-no foods on days like that, so I am very thankful we have Young Living Essential Oils to help. And I always carry several oils with me no matter where I go. 

I posted that very morning that it was going to be an excellent day. And for the MOST part, it was. Tyler, Noah and I have lots of fun. Sometimes we sing in the car and do silly things like playing as if they are my GPS. We take turns making up stories to tell, watch movies and play chess. That's just some of the things we do.

So after an excellent day with them, I arrive home only to discover we have NO internet service. There are very few things that really irritate me, but that is one of them. And you may wonder why that is a big deal to me. Well I work online and it is something I actually enjoy doing a lot.

I ask my husband, Steve, if he was able to connect online and he said no. So here I go troubleshooting getting no results. I am fast getting irritated to the point of pulling my hair out and dreading to call my internet service because you usually have to hang on hold way too long. Then a friend calls to ask if we can get on the internet. Well come to find out, several people in our area also could not get on and it had been out for several hours.

Since I realized I was getting way too upset, I grabbed the Peace and Calming Oil Blend, starting inhaling it, and stopped to think… it's ridiculous to get this upset over this. I was almost feeling like a little girl not getting what she wanted. And if I continued to let this bother me, I would have a difficult time letting it go so I could sleep and it would take me most of the next day to recover from the drama I caused myself. And especially if we still didn't have service the next day.

Have you ever gotten yourself worked up like that? 

You get so upset over something you can't do a thing about and then pay for it by not getting what you need done, not being able to sleep, or worse, making mountains out of molehills with others. That's called drama! For years I let drama control me instead of me controlling myself. I learned that protecting my physical, emotional and spiritual energy and well-being is more important than things like not having internet access.

I had to learn to be selective over things that I let bother me. And even then, I use organic essential oils like the Peace and Calming Oil Blend, lavender or the StressAway Roll-On to calm down. Sometimes it's good to use the Clarity Oil Blend to get clear on what's bothering you and what to do about it.

If I had not got into the habit of recognizing when I was getting overly irritated and then went for the essential oils, I would have let that drama ruin what turned out in the end to be an excellent day!

Be well,

Carol

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