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Young Living Essential Oils - Use in Hospitals and Medical Centers

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AROMATHERAPY IN THE NEWS

Therapeutic grade aromatherapy essential oils and essential oil-enhanced nutritional supplements are an important factor in wellness ~ now we are making news!

Young Living Essential Oils Used in UCLA Training

November 18, 2011

SALT LAKE CITY—November 18, 2011—Young Living essential oils play a key role in a groundbreaking new partnership between Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation and the UCLA Health System. Under the direction of Dr. David Feinberg, president of the UCLA Health System, Urban Zen faculty members have begun training UCLA medical professionals in integrative therapy modalities, which include essential oils.

Essential oil therapy is a vital component of Urban Zen’s Integrative Therapy (UZIT) Program, along with therapeutic yoga, Reiki, nutritional instruction and contemplative care. UZIT is designed to complement traditional medical techniques and offers substantial benefits to both the recipient and the caregiver. Pure Young Living essential oils such as lavender and peppermint are used topically and in an aromatherapeutic manner in UZIT.

“We are honored that our oils are being utilized in this important program,” says Young Living CEO Doug Nelson. “This is yet another indicator of the medical community’s growing interest in the life-changing benefits of essential oils. We look forward to a day when Young Living essential oils can be found in every hospital and health-care facility in the world.”

The initial response to the training from the UCLA medical staff—which includes nurses, physical therapists, massage therapists and rehabilitation specialists—has been overwhelmingly positive.

The UCLA press release regarding the training can be found here.

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Did you know that your skin is the largest absorbing organ and that whatever you put on it is absorbed into your blood stream? Did you know that every personal care product on the market today contains cancer causing petrochemical ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate and propylene glycol?

On February 23, 1998 CBS's morning talk show, "this Morning" reported the findings of a study from the US Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program that sent shockwaves throughout the cosmetics and personal care products industries. Diethanolamine, when applied to the skin, resulted in clear evidence of carcinogenic (causing or contributing to cancer) activity. "Diethanolamine was selected for evaluation because its large-scale production and pattern of use indicate potential for widespread human exposure," this from the US Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program, NTP TR 478. This 2 year study concluded in late 1997.

DEA is an ingredient formulated into soaps, detergents and surfactants and is found in over 600 home and personal care products which includes shampoos, conditioners, bubble baths, lotions, cosmetics, soaps, etc. It is just one of an estimated 125 ingredients formulated into our home and personal care products that are dangerous to our health. Check your lablels ~ do you see Cocamide DEA ~ if so, throw it out and then purchase our products which are filled with healthy, natural ingredients ~ and then start your cleansing program!

Aromatherapy Oils Could Stamp Out Spread Of MRSA Superbug — Essential oils usually used in aromatherapy have been found to kill the deadly MRSA bacteria according to research carried out at The University of Manchester, UK.

Tests revealed that three essential oils killed MRSA and E. coli as well as many other bacteria and fungi within just two minutes of contact. The oils can easily be blended and made into soaps and shampoos which could be used by hospital staff, doctors and patients in a bid to eradicate the spread of these deadly `super bugs'.

Researchers are now desperately looking for funding to develop their work and carry out a clinical trial. Peter Warn from the University's Faculty of Medicine who worked on the research said: 'We believe that our discovery could revolutionise the fight to combat MRSA and other `super bugs', but we need to carry out a trial and to do that we need a small amount of funding ' around $30,000.

'We are having problems finding this funding because essential oils cannot be patented as they are naturally occurring, so few drug companies are interested in our work as they do not see it as commercially viable. Obviously, we find this very frustrating as we believe our findings could help to stamp out MRSA and save lives,' added Peter, who is based at Hope Hospital.

Essential oils are chemical compounds found within aromatic plants, which the plants use to fight off infections. Researchers tested 40 essential oils against ten of the most deadly bacteria and fungi. Two of these oils killed MRSA and E. coli almost instantly, while a third was shown to act over a longer period of time, meaning that any soaps or shampoos made by blending these three oils would be effective over a period of time.

Jacqui Stringer who is Clinical Lead of Complementary Therapies at the Christie Hospital instigated the research and said: 'The use of plants in medicine is nothing new but some people regard the use of essential oils as unconventional. Our research shows a very practical application which could be of enormous benefit to the NHS and its patients.

'The reason essential oils are so effective is because they are made up of a complex mixture of chemical compounds which the MRSA and other super bug bacteria finds difficult to resist. The problem with current treatments is that they are made of single compounds which MRSA relatively quickly becomes resistant to, so treatment is only successful in around 50% of cases.

'While a wide range of products currently exist to help prevent the spread of MRSA these are often unpleasant for patients as their application can cause skin irritation. MRSA is often carried inside the nose which means that patients often have to insert treatments up their nostrils, whereas these essential oils can simply be inhaled to prevent the patient being at risk,' added Jacqui.

Jacqui works with leukaemia patients at the Christie Hospital using essential oils to help in their treatment. Patients receiving treatment for cancer and leukaemia are often left with weakened immune systems which makes them vulnerable to infection from MRSA.

The National Audit Office estimates that infections such as MRSA kill 5,000 people each year and hospital-acquired infections cost the NHS around $1 billion a year.

NBC Affiliate Tests Essential Oils as Bug Repellent — Michigan NBC 25 station recently tested 3 bug repellent options, an insect fogger, an over-the counter spay-wash, & a mixture of Thieves, lemon, Purification, peppermint & lavender essential oils. The result, all products work well and the essential oils offer the added benefit of being, "natural and non-toxic."

Holistic Health Care — Young Living essential oils are enhancing the lives of cancer patients and providing nurses a complementary modality to support modern medical care. Young Living understands the importance of a complementary relationship between Eastern and Western medicine. In Western culture we tend to treat the disease, while Eastern healing modalities focus on the physical, mental, and emotional struggles faced by the patient. To help bring these two worlds together, Young Living is working in partnership with the Urban Zen Foundation and Beth Isreal Medical Center (BIMC) in New Yourk City on an Integrative Therapist pilot study. This study incorporates Eastern healing modalities like yoga and aromatherapy into traditional medical care to help improve the patient experience.

To advance the journy of health care, we must treat the patient with the same passion we treat the disease. ~ Donna karan, Founder, Urban Zen Foundation

Young Living Frankincense Used in Promising Study, April 2, 2009 — Young Living's frankincense essential oil was recently featured in an independent study from BioMed Central. Researchers used Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ frankincense to test its reaction when exposed to certain types of cells. The results are encouraging, and will hopefully lead to further research and options for those suffering from various health issues. The findings were published online in the British Medical Council journal Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Two US practitioners' experience of using essential oils for wound care — D. Hartman, J.C. Coetzee, Journal of Wound Care, Vol. 11, Iss. 8, 04 Sep 2002, pp 317 - 320. Though essential oils are a proven antiseptic, little work has investigated their use on chronic wounds. This article describes the progress and problems of a small study of five patients, who were treated with lavender and chamomile essential oils.

There are Over 50 Hospitals Using Aromatherapy in the US:

Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Aurora Healthcare System, Foxpoint, WI
Banner Health, Mesa, AZ
Beth Israel Complementary Care Center, NY, NY
Children's Healthcare, Roseville, MN
Elk Regional Health Hospital, PA
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, AK
Florida Hospital Medical Center, Orlando, FL
Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, IN
Heather Hill Hospital, Chardon, OH
Ingham Regional Medical Center, Landing, MI
Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Oakland, CA
Manilaq Hospital, Kotzebue, AK
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY, NY
Mercy Holistic Health, Cincinnati, OH
Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, PA
St. Barnabas Healthcare System, Toms River, NJ
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT
St. John's Riverside Medical Center, Yonkers, NY
St. Luke's Medical Center, New Bedford, MA
Sentara Healthcare, Wilmington, DE
The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ
University of Michigan Hospital, MI
Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Third Largest Hospital Is Using Young Living Essential Oils In A HUGE WAY!

Under the direction of Dr. Toby Cosgrove, a true visionary and President/CEO of The Cleveland Clinic, a $5 billion healthcare system, we became the first major academic medical center to make patient experience a strategic goal, and the first major healthcare system to appoint a Chief Experience Officer. We adopted the Planetree philosophy and have branded our own Cleveland Clinic version, Patients First. Our Patients First program assures world class care that addresses the patient's physical comfort as well as their educational, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our Healing Services program is an integral part of our Patients First program and under the Integrative Therapies umbrella, the Healing Services Team provides Reiki, massage, guided imagery and aromatherapy to our staff and patients.

We initially began by using essential oils on our medical/surgical floor. We encouraged and gave financial assistance to the charge nurse to become a certified aromatherapist. She is now a member of both the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists, and has done a wonderful job of clinically integrating essential oils into our daily practice. In order to insure consistent quality, we use Young Living Oils exclusively. Most of the oils are used neat (undiluted), and others are diluted with extra virgin olive oil depending on each situation. We also diffuse Young Living Essential Oils at nursing stations, in our PACU, physician's lounges, and in some offices.

Over the last year, our charge nurse has done several in-services and training sessions throughout the hospital. Through her tireless efforts she has created solid educational relationships with both our orthopedic and general surgery doctors, and regularly gets consults on all floors of the hospital. She is currently working to educate our medical doctors to get them on board as well.

We regularly treat gout, neuropathy, carpel tunnel, sinusitis, headaches, abdominal pain, kidney stone pain, neuralgia, tennis elbow, arthritis, back pain, leg cramps, postop hip and knee pain and whatever else comes our way. Each patient's need, including which Young Living Essential Oils were used, is documented in our electronic charting so we can track their outcomes. We always have a good stock of Young Living Lavender, Peppermint, Peace and Calming, Lemongrass, Thieves and plenty of single oils to make blends for gout.

We have great expectations for the future of our aromatherapy program and hope to train enough folks to cover our Cancer Care Center and Pain Clinic, and look forward to the day we can do clinical studies on arthritis, post-op nausea, and hypertension.

We would never even entertain the idea of using any other essential oil in our hospital. Young Living Essential Oils not only provide us with the level of quality we expect, but they are always consistent in their formulation so we are assured of the best possible outcomes for our patients.

— D.J.R., RRT, RM. Co-Chairman, Integrative Therapies, Cleveland Clinic Healing Services Team

Young Living, Urban Zen and Kent State in First-ever Nursing Program

Nurses have always played a critical role in helping others, but that help often comes at the expense of their own personal health and well-being.

That was the primary message shared with 30 nursing students last month at Kent State's College of Nursing. The students were the first to participate in a special curriculum of self-care for nurses, developed to help practitioners avoid being burned out in their demanding line of work. The curriculum is part of the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT) program, which focuses on combining Eastern healing techniques (yoga therapy, essential oil therapy and Reiki) with Western medicine.

Young Living partnered with Urban Zen to provide an Everyday Oils kit for each participant, and Young Living Gold Member Tracy Griffiths taught the students about the science behind, and benefits of, essential oil therapy. Additional training was given by another UZIT instructor, who demonstrated yoga and other modalities nurses can use for their personal self-care practice.

"We felt that in order for our nursing students to better understand the potential of complementary and alternative therapies in health care, that they must experience these techniques and gain insight about these modalities on a personal level," says David Pratt, director of advancement for Kent State School of Nursing. "Because of the generosity of Young Living Essential Oils and the expertise of the Urban Zen Integrated Therapist program, our nursing students have enthusiastically embraced their involvement in this unique 'Care for the Caregiver' pilot program."

Urban Zen will continue to develop the self-care program in the coming semesters, and is working with other nursing and medical schools to create similar programs. Young Living will continue to support Urban Zen and other organizations that recognize the role of essential oil therapy and other holistic approaches to wellness.

About Urban Zen
The Urban Zen Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, preserving cultures and empowering children. To find out more about Urban Zen, visit their website at www.urbanzen.org.

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2004-10-16T02:00:00.000-04:00

This beautiful pool at 15,000 feet on Mt. Kailas, is considered the pool of the Godess Parvati. Called Guarikund, its water is considered priceless and rejuvenating. Our sherpa guide ran down 100's of steep feet to back up in just a few minutes to bring us a pitcher of this divine water.

2004-10-16T01:52:00.002-04:00

Rose of Sharon. Here, it is in full bloom this August in the gardens of our Catskill Mountain healing center. Rose of Sharon is special for me because it grows over my father's grave in a cemetery back where I grew up. I use the leaves for tea. It is in the hibiscus family.

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2004-10-16T01:52:00.001-04:00

Close up of Rose of Sharon.

2004-10-16T01:40:00.001-04:00

In the great epic literary work of India, Hanuman, the great hero who had super-human strength and stamina (sort of like Superman, only in this case, Super Monkey) was sent to Mt Kailas to collect the healing herbs there to bring life back to the fallen army of Lord Rama. When Hanuman reached Mt Kailas, he didn't know which were the herbs he was to bring. So, to resolve his question, he brought the WHOLE MOUNTAIN of HEALING HERBS back to the battlefield. Immediately, all the fallen soldiers returned to life and vitality and came back to upright, full of vigor and enthusiasm. Today, we are very lucky that we don't have to go to the mountains, or get a giant monkey to bring the mountain to us. The essence of the healing plants is most potently conserved is the format of therapeutic grade essential oils.

2004-10-16T01:37:00.000-04:00

Here I am standing in our beautiful healing garden at our Universal Healing Center in upstate New York. This beautiful rose is from the Himalayas. It grows 50 feet high. And, oh, is it fragrant during the 6 weeks it blooms in the spring!

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TRAVEL, COLDS, FLU - BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

2004-10-16T01:01:00.002-04:00

Travel, Colds, Flu, Immune Boost

During my 11 week trip to Nepal and Tibet and
India, these are the oils I used to protect my system
from contaminated water supplies, and non-western
plumbing and sanitary conditions. Traveling through
the rural countryside, and eating at local restaurants
and camping along river beds that doubled as sewage
drains, my oil collection was put to a severe test.
Not only did I survive these condition, but I returned
home parasite-free, and stronger and healthier than
ever.

These oils can be used for international travel, as
well as to build your immune system against the cold
and flu epidemics that swipe through the world
regularly.

HERE'S MY LIST:

OILS FOR TRAVEL - PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT.

OILS to PURIFY WATER

Valor
(strength, courage, balancing, spine

Lemon - detox and purification. Uplifting. Removing chewing gum from clothes and shoes (I was a hit in my guest house - removing chewing gum from sweaters!)

White Angelica *****(psychic protection & strength)

Thieves
broad-spectrum germ killer, always gets rid of diarrhea and food poisoning for me in a flash)

Immupower - strengthen the immune system against whatever.

Lavendar (universal oil, burns) I used for sunburn at the high altitudes. Also for insect stings (along with Purification Oil blend.)

DiGIZE I like to rub it on tummy, drink it, and put on balls of my feet.)

Purification (Smelly mildewy mouldy rooms (I sprinkle it all over carpet, curtains, beds), Great on insect bites, esp. with lavender)

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Exodus II***

Relieve It***
(aches & pains in muscles) Got my feet walking again - after they were so sore I couldn't stand. Just rub it in all over the feet, leg muscles - wherever.)

PanAway (Aches of every description)

Digize***(Rub on tummy for upsets, gas, bloating. Put
2-3 drops in liter of drinking
water.)**

Peace & Calming (crying babies on planes, travel nerves)

Clarity (jet lag)

Joy (feeling good!)

Raven/RC***(breathing, colds, flu)

Eucalyptus globulous (breathing ease, congestion)

EnRGee

Cleansing Trio (esp. Comfortone)

Raindrop Oils

ParaFree Gels (liquid spills in travel)

Feelings Kit****(emotional cleansing & well-being)

Power Meal (keeps you powergized! Emergency meal - even our Himalayan guides and sherpas asked for it!)

Wolfberry Crisp Bars (energy, stamina, immunity, emergency meal. Yummy TREAT!)

Essential Manna (energy snack, emergency meal)

VitaGreen (stamina, balances PH)

STIMULATE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Thieves, ExodusII on bottom of feet, Immupower on
Throat & chest. Alternate daily.

Thieves on thymus.

Brain Power, Exodus II, Valor, Immuntune, Sulphurzyme,
Ultra Young, Immugel,
Thyromin, VitaGreen, Exodus capsules, Super B, Goji
Berry Tea, Power Meal, Amino Tech.

WEST NILE VIRUS AND OTHER PATHOGEN PROTECTION

Cleansing Trio, Juvatone, Vitagreen, Rehemogen, Brain
Power, Purification, Ultra
Young, Immuntune, Lemon.

Follow the system of natural
healing, nutrifying, and
regeneration as taught in the Essential Science Desk Reference).

All other
oils, supplements, and body-care
products of your choice.

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This product also detoxifies and stimulates the immune system and is very easy to take.

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I did not have a digital camera when I made this trip... here is an update from a friend's facebook photo album of her recent trip to Tibet and Mt Kailas... brings back lots of good and amazing memories for me.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=245477&id=615460951

Frequency of Essential Oils

2004-10-16T00:44:00.000-04:00

FREQUENCY OF ESSENTIAL OILS...

The effectiveness of essential oils cannot be fully
under- stood without some understanding of frequency. Frequency is the
measurable rate of electrical energy flow that is constant between any
two points. Everything has frequency. Dr. Robert O. Becker in his book "The
Body Electric" establishes that the human body has an
electrical frequency and that much about a person's health can be determined by
it.

In 1992, Bruce Taino of Taino Technology, an
independent division of Eastern State University in Cheny, Washington, built
the first frequency monitor in the world. Taino has determined
that the average frequency of a healthy human body during the day time
is 62 to 68 MHz. When the frequency drops, the immune system is
compromised. If the frequency drops to 58 MHz, cold and flu symptoms
appear; at 55 MHz, diseases like Candida take hold; at 52 MHz,
Epstein Bar and at 42 MHz, Cancer. Taino's machine was certified as 100 percent
accurate and is currently being used in the agricultural field
today.

According to Dr. Royal R. Rife, every disease has a
frequency. He has found that certain frequencies can prevent the development
of disease and that others would destroy diseases. Substances of
higher frequency will destroy diseases of lower frequency.

The study of frequencies raises an important question,
concerning the frequencies of substances we eat, breathe and absorb.
Many pollutants lower healthy frequency. Processed or canned food has
a frequency of zero.
Fresh produce has up to 15 MHz; dry herbs from 12 to
22 MHz; and fresh herbs from 20 to 27 MHz. Processed, canned
foods have no measurable frequency. It would seem we need a source
of higher frequencies to maintain our good health.

Essential oil frequencies start at 52 MHz and go as
high as 320 MHz, which is the frequency of Rose Oil. Clinical research shows
that essential oils have the highest frequency of any
natural substance known to man, creating an environment in which disease,
bacteria, virus, fungus, etc., CANNOT live.

Research by Gary Young, a world renown researcher
in the field of essential oils, has shown that if the frequency of the
right and left brain lobes varied more than 3 MHz, a headache would
begin. If the frequency varied more than 10 MHz, a substantial or
migraine-type headache would develop.

By combining an oil formula composed of Helichrysum,
Chamomile, and Lavender and through simple inhalation, Dr. Young
discovered the frequency of the head could be balanced and return to
normal within a few seconds.

In another experiment the frequency of a young man, 26
years old, while holding a cup of coffee, dropped in three seconds to
58 MHz. Without the use of oils, it took three days to go back up to
normal.

Another young man, 24 years old, drank the coffee, and
in three seconds his frequency dropped to 52 MHz. When he inhaled a blend
of oils, his frequency returned to normal in 21 seconds.

There is still much research to be conducted, but the
premise is if we can keep the body frequency high enough and well
oxygenated, we will be free of disease.

Benefits of Essential Oils

2004-10-16T00:37:00.000-04:00

The benefits of diffusing or inhaling therapeutic grade essential oils include:
* Increase cell oxygen
* Increased secretions of endorphins
* Increase secretions of antibodies
* Increased production of ATP (energy fuel used by cells)
* Increased secretions of serotonin
* Increased secretions of hormones
* Increased histamine release, which speeds up the healing process
* Increased circulation and supports immune function
* Increased conversion of amino acids and proteins
* Helps in dealing with emotional trauma
* Helps in promotion of secretion and receptivity of human growth hormone (HGH)
* They smell wonderful (We added this one!)

2004-10-16T00:13:00.001-04:00

Mt Kailas looms 18,000 feet above the Tibetan Plateau. The walking trail around it is at 15,000 feet and goes over boulders, across glaciers with meter-wide crevices. "Taxi" service is by nomads with their yaks, if you can catch one! Mainly we walked, step by step, inch by inch.

Actually, I crawled from 15,000 feet to 18,000 feet after I slide off the back of the saddle-less yak and was left unceremoniously dumped and abandoned by that care-less animal.

Huffing to the top of the pass was cause for celebration. People were lighting candles, hanging prayer flags, chanting, and passing out treats to each other.

Some die on the ascent, and some have to be carried back to base camp by the sherpas.

On this ascent, people strew old clothes and cuttings of their hair - to symbolize their death of whatever is old in their life - as they move into the higher vibration. It did look like a garbage patch on the side of the mountains with all the strewings of the pilgrims, adventurers, and guides.

Sharing the Oils in Kathmandu and Tibet

2004-10-15T23:55:00.004-04:00

Sharing the Oils in Kathmandu and Tibet

The ancient trade route, the Silk Road winds down through the high Himalayan passes, snaking in and round rushing mountain torrents of white water,relentlessly finding its way to the sea. For thousands of years, intrepid traders have risked the elements, bandits, the altitude and winds to carry grains, rice, gold, precious fabrics of silks and brocades and hand-crafted tapestries of equisite beauty and healing essential oils more valuable than gold itself to the four corners of the world market place. It is on this ancient trade route that our caravan of pilgrims risked all the age-old terrors, plus the modern ones of political armies and the unknown viruses, bacteria, parasites, molds and fungus infections to visit the most ancient and sacred sight of Mount Kailas in western Tibet - 18,000 feet above the remote and vast Tibetan plateau.

Such a journey would be unthinkable without the protection of the Young Living Essential Oils. My compromised western immune system had trouble navigating flu season in New York state much less the unthinkable and totally unfamiliar viruses, and other pathogens sure to greet me in this ancient land devoid of any modern sanitary measures.

Pre-trip preparation included several months of daily applications of Thieves and Immupower on my feet and lymphatic region of the upper chest and under arms. A previous year of using the oils and supplements to build up my physical and emotional bodies had taken away residual aches and pains and digestive symptoms and lingering subtle emotional fears so that I could even contemplate an undertaking of this magnitude. Gary Young had recommended Aroma Life to build up and support my cardiovascular capacity of altitudes of 15,000to 18,000 feet in below freezing temperatures. My sea level raised and conditioned body of 53 years had a lot of adapting to do.

Young Living Essential Oils have a way of jumping out of my suitcases, pockets and handbags to greet people . On the plane to Dehli, India I showed an Indian businessman and researcher the power of Hope and Joy oil blends to alleviate depression.

Arriving in Kathmandu late at night, I immediately filtered a liter of water and added Thieves oil (1 drop) to it to protect and prepare my drinking water. This water with a drop of Thieves blend (and on some days Lemon or Digize, Immupower blends) became my constant companion for the next 9 weeks. When reliable bottled water was available I used that with the oil drops. Otherwise I filtered and oiled the water.

The slightest touch of diarrhea was stopped with 3 drops of Thieves in 1/2 cup of water.

I will now relate some fascinating accounts of the healing protection of the Essential Oils both in my own body and on the many citizens of this part of the world with whom the oils were shared .

* Our tour guide developed very red bloodshot eyes. I applied 1 drop of Cypress to each eye before bed. The next morning, both eyes were totally normal.

* A man in Kathmandu had Hong Kong foot for 12 years (a very vicious stubborn fungal infection covering big patches on his foot with intense constant itching). He had spent a small fortune on antibiotic treatments throughout Asia and Europe to no avail. I put Thieves, Immupower, and Exodus II on his foot. (I dropped the oils on and let him spread them around.) Two weeks later, the infection was 95% gone with no more burning itching. Two more oil applications several days apart removed the remaining symptoms.

* I gave a bottle of Envision blend to a man. Two weeks later he thanked me profusely. By just smelling it daily before bed he had lost all his craving for alcohol, which had become problematical in his life.

* The Chief of Police was brought to me with an extremely swollen and infected 3rd finger. He said it had been that way for 10 years. It was oozing pus and blood and some of the flesh was rotted away. It seemed to match descriptions of leprosy I had read about in the Bible. I let him apply Thieves, Immupower, and Exodus II blends in layers. I gave him a few minutes of Reiki (a type of natural healing energy) and prayed for him. In 3 weeks when I saw him again, the symptoms were down 98%. One more application of the oils removed the rest of the symptoms in 5 days. He was extremely grateful.

* A lady got very sick with acute diarrhea while we were waiting at the Chinese border for visa inspections. I gave her 3 drops of Thieves in 1/2 cup water. In 15 minutes, she bounced out of her Landcruiser, her color was back, her energy buoyant, and she had no need to use the extremely squalid and rarely-if-ever-cleaned so-called toilet facilities. She was extremely grateful. I was once again awestruck by the power of the Young Living Essential Oils.

* A holy sadhu (wandering ascetic) had walked 6 months barefoot and in a light cotton cloth to Mt. Kailas at 18,000 feet altitude. His feet had several bloody and open sores and he was hobbling. I applied Lavender oil and the burning pain was alleviated.

* When the nomads saw I had pockets full of magic healing bottles they came up to me and pointed to different body parts while grimacing. I gave 1 man ear application for several days in a row as he helped us set up camp. I used Cypress and Lavender oil, 1 drop on each ear. He looked relieved, but I did not see him enough to note if the applications were sufficient.

*Altitude sickness grabbed me very powerfully at 15,000 feet (13 of our 15 days). I could not walk more than 5 steps without being winded, exhausted and dizzy. It was very hard to hold down food. After a few bites, I would begin to feel nauseous and if I ate a few more bitefuls of food I would begin vomiting. Power Meal (a cellular nutrition protein formulation) kept my weight loss to a mere 20 pounds. I shared the Power Meal with other people who were feeling weak and they gratefully reported their heads clearing, and having enough energy to move.

* We camped beside dirty rivers with animal and human dung floating in the water and all around. The cooks would sometimes just heat the water to near boiling. I would be too exhausted to insist on a longer boiling period to kill pathogens, so I took my warm water and added Thieves or Immupower in quantity(like 10 drops or so - I just opened the bottle and shook some in). I took Comfortone before bed and in the morning. ICP came to the rescue if the diarrhea got the upper hand. By juggling the products and bringing out more of them and a greater quantity, everything was kept in check. I also rubbed a lot of Thieves and Immupower on my chest and feet.

*Relieve It oil blend was great for sore travellers feet. On several occasions, I rubbed Relieve It all over my feet before bed. In the morning, my feet were like new - with no soreness whatsoever.

* Back in Kathmandu after our Tibetan journey, I developed really bad glandular fever. My throat was burning hot, and swollen so bad I could hardly breath or swallow food or water. I was very achey and had violent coughing spasms. I was rubbing a lot of Thieves and Immupower blends on my chest and throat and drinking 10 to 15 drops of Thieves and Immupower in hot water daily as well as gargling with that. One night I rubbed 1/2bottle of Thieves into my throat.

Then my shipment arrived from the United States with a Raindrop Therapy kit. I used White Angelica blend on my hands to cleanse the aura of my throat which felt VERY relieving.

Next I applied a complete Raindrop Therapy protocol to my throat and went to bed. In the morning when I awoke, the pain and swelling were down 85%. The fiery burning was gone and I could swallow free of pain and talk without the froggy hoarseness. Two nights later I applied another Raindrop Therapy to my throat. The next morning, all the symptoms were totally gone.

Pat Crosby

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What are essential oils and why are they so special?

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INTRO TO THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OILS.

Essential Oils are the life blood of the plant world. They have a similar biochemistry to human blood - oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, etc. They perform very similar functions: remove waste, transport food, oxygenate cells. They also raise frequency. Essential oils have been shown to stimulate the immune system and help the body balance itself for optimal health. Essential oils kills virus, bacteria, molds, fungus and parasites.

The Essential Oil Desk Reference defines essential oils: "Essential oils are aromic volatile liquids distilled from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. Vegetable oils can become oxidized and rancid over time and are not antibacterial. Essential oils on the other hand cannot go rancid and are powerful antimicrobials. They are chemically very complex, consisting of hundreds of different chemical compounds. Moreover, they are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs. The distillation process is what makes essential oils so concentrated. It often requires an entire plant or more to produce a single drop of distilled essential oil.

Essential oils are also different from vegetable oils, such as corn oil, peanut oil, and olive oil. They are not greasy and do not clog the pores like many vegetable oils can."

In the US, essential oils are governed by the perfume act. That means a label can say 100% essential oil, but by law only has to have a small amount of plant material in it. The rest of the bottle can be filled with all kinds of chemical fillers. A common one is propylene glycol - commonly known as anti-freeze. Perfume? Well, maybe. But medicinal? Definitely not in my book.

It takes great knowledge and skill in many specialties to cultivate and produce true medical grade essential oils. Medical grade essential oils, for therapeutic application, are so designed by ISO (International Standards Organization) and AFNOR, a French standards and certifying agency.

Here are some of the processes and considerations at the Young Living herb farms and essential oil distillery in Utah. Young Living is the largest, internationally certified medical grade pure oils grower, distiller and distributor in the world.

A GC is a gas chromatograph. It measures what an oil has in it, and in what quantities. Since there re over 70,000 different kinds of molecules n plant oils, some are still unknown to us. However,with a GC, dilution and other forms of adulteration can usually be identified. It's not fool proof, but it is the best tool that we have available to us today, especially when used in conjunction with a mass spectrometer, which is another type of equipment used to test oils.

All Young Living oils are quarantined until they have been thoroughly tested. If there are any discrepancies, they are sent out to other labs to be tested again. Because of Gary Young's (the founder and President) commitment to purity, our oils actually have a very complex testing process that they go through. To my knowledge, there is no other company testing their oils as stringently.

The problem is that even if an oil is pure, it may not contain the ingredients that make up an excellent oil. For example, the standard process, in the industry, for distilling an oil may include high temperature and high pressure during distillation, to maximize yield. The plant may have laid in the field for a long time before it is processed. It may be distilled in an aluminum distiller, or chlorinated water might be used. The plants might be laden with petro-chemicals like pesticides or fertilizer. If so, during distillation, the chemicals may adversely affect the oil. A hybrid of the plant may be grown, which may not contain the desired molecules. The plant can be harvested at the wrong time in its growth process. Any of these factors can be present, and yet, a manufacturer can still call their oil, "pure". Do you see? This is why distillation is as much of an art as it is a science. Do you think the typical company cares about all of these details? I don't think so. They're looking for "pure" oils that they can buy cheap. Gary Young cares, he cares a great deal.

Young Living goes to great lengths to grow the plants that will provide us with what we want in an oil. Gary Young is very specific about the soil that the plants are grown in. I remember when he bought the Whispering Springs Farm in Mona, UT (now called the Young Living Farm), and he was so excited to show it to us. T he only things out there were an old, broken down house, several natural springs, and huge piles of organic manure..... He was grinning from ear to ear. He and Mary spread that manure themselves, knowing that it would build the soil, organically.

When the plants are ready for harvest, I have heard Gary make the crew wait until just the right time for harvesting - when the plants were in the optimum part of their growth process. I remember, many years ago, when he wasn't sure - was it better to distill peppermint during the bloom, or just before? And how long should they wait, after harvesting, and before distilling? The industry said to wait, and yet, his heart told him that if he did, valuable molecules would be lost. So he tested his theory, and re-tested, until he got the results he wanted. So he takes the plants directly out of the field, to the distiller, as soon as possible. In my opinion, he has re-written the rules on distillation in these past several years. I've been present as he has experimented with the process, and his dedication to improvement never ceases to amaze me.

And how about using city water to distill with? No, says Gary, it has to be pure water, without chlorine and other harmful chemicals. He even waters the fields at the farm with spring water. And the distillers are stainless steel. And he's constantly re-designing them to make them more efficient at capturing the molecules that can make all the difference to us. He's revolutionized distillation by using low temperatures and low pressure. His goal is to have the best oils in theworld. It's his challenge to himself. He lays awake at night thinking of new ways of improving the process... I remember when we went to France, several years ago, he took with him lavender oil from the YL farm. He had so carefully grown the plants in organic soil,watered them with spring water, and when it was time to distill, he chose the time carefully, and then distilled with especially low temperature and low pressure. In France, they tested the oil, and found many molecules that had never been seen in lavender before. He was ecstatic.

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ABOUT THE RAINDROP TECHNIQUE - DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE RAINDROP TECHNIQUE

It's good for you.
The raindrop technique is an incredible therapeutic method of delivering powerful essential oils to the most important parts of the body.
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RAINDROP TECHNIQUE
Raindrop Technique® combines the art of aromatherapy with the techniques of Vita Flex and massage in the application of essential oils to various areas of the body. This collection provides a revolutionary means of bringing balance and harmony to the body—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Contains: Seven Single Oils (5ml bottles): Thyme, Basil, Peppermint, Oregano, Wintergreen, Cypress and Marjoram. Two Oil Blends (5ml bottles): Valor® & Aroma Seiz™. Also contains one 4-oz. bottle of Ortho Ease® Aromatherapy Massage Oil and one 4-oz. V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex.

The Raindrop collection also includes an instructional DVD and mini brochure that teach you how to perform the Raindrop Technique® on others.

Retail Price: $117.76

What is the Raindrop Technique?

The Raindrop Technique is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assisting the body in correcting defects in the curvature of the spine.

During the years that it has been practiced, it has resolved numerous cases of scoliosis and kyphosis and eliminated the desire for back surgery for many of people. The Raindrop technique integrates Vita Flex and massage, utilizing the power of essential oils in brining the body into a structural and electrical alignment. It is based on the theory that many types of scoliosis and spinal misalignments are caused by viruses or bacteria that lie dormant along the spine.

These pathogens create inflammation, which in turn, contorts and disfigures the spinal column. Using only therapeutic grade essential oils, these oils are dispensed like little drops of rain from a height of about six inches above the back and massaged along the vertebrae and back muscles.

Oils used are:

Oregano and Thyme, to help fight viruses
Basil and Marjoram, to help with muscle spasms Peppermint and Wintergreen, to help with inflammation
Cypress, for circulation and
2 powerful essential oil blends

The Raindrop is not a cure all or quick fix but is one powerful tool to help restore balance in the body that will result in good health.

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RAINDROP TECHNIQUE

Raindrop Therapy massage is a wonderful healing
and cleansing massage - try it - you will love it!"
The Raindrop Technique combines the science of aroma Technique with the techniques of Vita Flex, reflexology, massage, etc., in the application of essential oils, which are applied on various areas of the body to bring structural and electrical alignment. It is designed to bring balance to the body with its relaxing, mild application. It will also help to align and clear the energy centers of the body without using force or excessive pressure. When you combine the electrical frequency and the intelligence of the body and the oil, a greater healing process begins.

Raindrop Kit Includes:
SINGLES - Thyme, Oregano, Wintergreen, Cypress, Peppermint, Basil, Majoram.
BLENDS - Valor, Aroma Siez.
MASSAGE OILS - Ortho Ease Massage Oil Blend and V-6 Mixing Oil
Instructional DVD - Raindrop Technique Instructional DVD

Raindrop Technique Oil Kit
Item #3137 - 5 ml each - $117.76

Raindrop DLX Kit Oil Kit
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Pat Crosby
The Story of the Raindrop Technique
What is VitaFlex?

The list of oils is just the beginning. The following oils will be needed
and should be used in this order for the Raindrop Technique.

Valor A special blend from YLEO that works on electrical and energy alignment of the body. The key to using this blend of oils is patience. Once the frequencies begin to balance in these areas, then a structural alignment can occur. This is the most important oil used in this application.

Thyme*(Thymus vulgaris) is one of the most antiseptic essential oils. It contains thymol, which has been studied for its effect on gingivitis and plaque-causing organisms in the mouth. It may be beneficial in helping to overcome fatigue and exhaustion. This essential oil can easily penetrate the body, and may help kill any bacteria that may be present. Supplies energy during times of stress and physical weakness.
THYME IS GROWN AND DISTILLED AT THE YOUNG LIVING FARMS.

Oregano works similarly to thyme but is more aggressive and may help stimulate the immune system, balance metabolism and strengthen the vital centers of the body.

Wintergreen *(Gaultheria prcumbens) contains the same active ingredient (methyl salicylate) as birch and is beneficial for massage associated with bone, muscle, and joint discomfort. Elevates and increases awareness in sensory system.

Cypress(Cupressus sempervirens) is one of the oils most used to support the circulatory system.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. Peppermint has been found to improve mental accuracy, and soothe the respiratory system. 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.

PEPPERMINT IS GROWN AND DISTILLED AT THE YOUNG LIVING FARMS.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) can be relaxing to muscles, including smooth muscles (those not subject to our voluntary control, such as the heart and digestive system). It may also be used to soothe insect bites when applied topically. Beneficial for mental fatigue, basil may help stimulate and sharpen the sense of smell.

THIS HERB IS GROWN AND DISTILLED AT THE YOUNG LIVING FARMS.

Marjoram(Origanum majorana) is used for calming the respiratory system and assists in relieving spasms, relax the muscles. Massage to calm stressed muscles. supporting the muscles and the respiratory system. It assists in calming the nerves and is antiseptic.

Aroma Siez This special YLEO blend of essential oils may help relax, calm and relieve tight, sore, tired, and aching muscles resulting from sports injuries, fatigue and stress.

V-6 Mixing Oil is used to dilute the oils that are high in phenols, which may give the skin a burning sensation for people with fair to light skin, like red-heads and blondes. After applying oregano and thyme, it is best to use 10 to 15 drops of the V-6 Mixing Oil over the areas where these oils have been used.

Ortho Ease Massage Oil contains oils of Wheat Germ, Grape Seed, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seed, Sweet Almond,Vitamin E and essential oils of: Wintergreen, Juniper, Marjoram, Red Thyme, Vetiver, Peppermint, Lemon-Grass, Eucalyptus and Australaina. Ortho Ease Massage Oil is to be applied over the entire area after you have finished with the Raindrop application. Ortho Ease has been reported to be beneficial for stress, muscle cramps, arthritic pain and tension.

The following description of the process is taken from Gary Young's book, "AromaTechnique, The Essential Beginning." (This book offers the fullest description of this gentle application of essential oils, along with detailed descriptions of each of the oils.)

Preparation

Have the person lie face-down on the table with the head resting in the face cradle of the massage table or with the head slightly lower than the rest of the body. The body should be as straight as possible with the hips flat on the table. The arms can be resting along the side of the body or over the edge of the table.You will need three medium-size towels, hot water and a way to protect the modesty of the individual as he or she will be moving around.

Step 1

Place six drops of Valor on each foot. It works best if there are two people who can apply the Valor. One person can apply six drops on each shoulder, and the other person can apply six drops on each foot. The person who is at the feet may sit or kneel with the right hand holding the right foot and the left hand holding the left foot. The palm of the hand should be flat against the bottom of the feet with as much hand-to-foot contact as possible.

The individual assisting is at the head sitting or standing with right hand to right shoulder and left hand to left shoulder with as much hand-to-shoulder contact as possible. Now you must be patient. Do not attempt to force your thoughts or make something happen. Let your mind be free and peaceful. You may feel a mild heat or tingling sensation around the feet, or an energy working up through the legs or back--even as high as the head.

This is the foundation for everything that follows. In most cases, you will see some realignment of the spine. The results you will see depend largely upon the frequency of the person holding the feet. If there are other people in the room with negative attitudes and the individual applying the oils does not have a high enough frequency to block out that negative interference, the results may be less than optimal.

Step 2

Next comes the application of the oils of thyme and oregano. Hold the bottle approximately six inches above the skin and let five drops of each oil drop from the bottle evenly spaced along the spine from bottom to top (sacrum to atlas or 1st cervical). Try to stay in the electrical field as much as possible. It does not matter which oil is applied first. Apply one oil and then layer it by gently spreading it evenly along the curvature of the spine. Apply the second oils the same way. You don't need large drops, and more is not better. Then apply 10 to 15 drops of the V-6 Mixing Oil to prevent any discomfort.

With four inch strokes in a brushing motion and using the nail side of your finger tips, lightly feather up the spine from the sacrum to the atlas. Remember to follow the curvature of the spine. Repeat this technique two more times, always starting at the sacrum.

Then use your fingertips again, starting at the sacrum, feathering up again about four inches, and then flaring your finger tips out to the side of the body. The right hand will move to the right, and the left hand will move out to the left. Begin your stroking again, starting at the sacrum, stroking up about eight inches, and then flaring out again. Begin your stroking again, starting at the sacrum, feathering up about 12 inches, and then flaring the fingers out. Continue this technique to the atlas and flare out through the shoulders. Repeat this whole sequence two more times.

The final move in this step is to start at the sacrum, and in full-length strokes, feather all the way up the spine to the atlas and then feather your fingertips out over the shoulders and repeat two more times.

Step 3

Now apply the oils of Cypress, Wintergreen, Basil and Peppermint in that order. Apply four to five drops of the first oil along the length of the spine. Layer it in by evenly spreading it with your finger tips. Then do the same with the other three. Starting on one side of the spine, gently massage the oils in along the spine. Do not work directly on the spine. Do not force it or apply direct pressure. Start at the sacrum and use the fingertips of both hands placed side-by-side, and in a circular clockwise motion, work up the side of the spine to the atlas, pushing or pulling the tissue in the direction you want the spine to move. This technique helps to create a "space" for the spine to move. After finishing one side of the spine, walk around to the other side of the individual and begin on the second side starting from the sacrum working up to the atlas. Repeat this two more times.

Next, using the index and middle fingers of either hand, place the fingers so that they "straddle" the spine beginning at the atlas. In this position, you move from top to bottom. With mild pressure and with the fingers on either side of the spine, place one hand over the top of the fingers in a gentle sawing-like action, rock the fingers back and forth while moving gently down the spine to the sacrum. Repeat this two more times.

The next technique will take a little practice. Beginning at the sacrum with your thumbs on either side of the spine, you will use the Vita Flex technique working up the spine about a thumb's width apart with each move up to the atlas. With the thumbs on each side of the spine, nail side up and slightly angled out, rock the thumbs up to where the thumbs are straight up with the joints bent and apply a mild pressure straight down. Continue to roll your thumbs slightly over onto the nails and then release. Move your thumbs up about a thumb's width and apply the same technique. Do this all the way to the atlas and then repeat two more times.

Step 4

Apply five to six drop of Marjoram and Aroma Siez to each side of the spine, away from the spine, into the muscle tissue all over the back. Work these oils in using a gentle massage to smooth and relax, working all over the back for a few minutes. After the oils have been massaged in well, rest approximately five minutes. Then apply Ortho Ease Massage Oil over the entire area of the back and legs.

Step 5

Take a hand towel that is folded into thirds lengthwise and soak it in hot water.
Wring it out and lay it along the entire length of the spine.
Take a dry towel and fold it in half lengthwise and place it over the wet towel.

Pay close attention because the back can become very hot!

The heat will generally build slowly in intensity to where it will peak in five to eight minutes and then cool down to where it feels pleasant. The water in the towel drives the oils deeper into the skin. The more out of balance, the more virus or bacteria activity in the body, or the more inflammation in the spine, the hotter the area will become along the spine. Some people will experience no heat, for some it will be mild and very pleasant, while for others it may be hot and a little uncomfortable. Pay attention to what the person is saying. Ask questions. If it gets too uncomfortable, remove the towels and apply V-6 Mixing Oil on the back and work it in. This will usually remove the heat in minutes.

After putting the towels on, wait a few minutes to see how the person is responding. If the back does not become very hot, have the person roll over so the back is against the towels on the table. This usually creates more heat.

Step 6

Take the four oils of Wintergreen, Cypress, Basil and Peppermint, in that order, and apply two to three drops of each oil along the inside of the lower legs along the shin bone from the bottom of the knee area to the top of the big toes. Apply one at a time and layer each oil in before applying the next oil.

Place fingers of one hand along the inside of the shin bone just below the knee, work down to the ankle, and then along the foot up to the top of the big toe using the Vita Flex Technique. Roll your fingers up and then over onto the nails of the fingers, applying slightly more pressure at the top of the roll and releasing as you come over onto the nails. Short nails would be appreciated by the person on whom you are working. Do this three times on each leg.

Step 7

This next step works best with two people. Have the individual assisting stand at the feet of the person on whom you are working and hold each leg tightly just above the ankles. You stand at the head and gently put your right hand under the base of the head and your left hand around the chin and gently pull to create a slight tension. Hold this traction for several minutes, but do not pull hard. The person at the feet will be the anchor, holding the same position while the person at the head begins a mild rocking of pulling releasing, pulling and releasing, etc. This make take anywhere from four to eight minutes. It can be tiring, so you have to exercise patience. As you get a feel for the whole application, you will sense what is needed.

Step 8

Have the person on the table roll back so he or she is again face down. Rest the head in the head-cradle of the massage table again and make sure the person is lying straight. Remove the towels and then examine the spine. Corrections may or may not be visible. At this point you may add another Technique as desired. Sometimes the desired results do not come immediately, and yet the body will continue to respond for days, at which time you may begin to see gradual changes.

This is the basic Raindrop Technique, although there are several variations. Everybody is different, and what works for one may not work for another. Different body types respond to the applications in ways not expected. Learn to be sensitive to the person to whom you are working so that you can respond to his or her needs.

The question is often asked, "How long does this application last?" Again, everybody responds differently. Generally speaking, the level of health and proper diet are key factors, as are exercise and mental attitude. One application may last months for one person, but then for another it may be necessary to have the application done every week until the body begins to respond. The key is to retrain the body. In some cases, you will have to develop a new memory in the tissue in order for the body to stay where it should be. This may take a few weeks or even a full year.

RAINDROP Technique OIL KIT

Thyme, Oregano, Wintergreen, Cypress, Peppermint,
Basil, Marjoram, Valor, Aroma Siez, Ortho
Ease Massage Oil and V-6 Mixing Oil.

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Addition therapeutic grade essential oil info at
http://oiljourney.blogspot.com/
Including staying healthy with essential oils during my sacred journey to Mt. Kailas in Tibet.

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User Share:
Why Essential Oils saved my life and
I want to share
them with everyone! Here is my story:

> In March, just six months ago, I was ready to throw
> in the towel. I
> couldn't walk or sit up without severe, crippling
> pain, couldn't
> sleep, could not sit at my computer, drive a car, go
> to the movies,
> etc., and could not lift anything heavier than my
> full coffee cup.
> Of course I couldn't work, so my income, along with
> my zest for
> living had plummeted to zero. My whole life, within
> one day way back
> in October, had changed dramatically. As the x-ray
> and M.R.I.
> reports stated: "left sided thoracolumbar pain as a
> result of chronic
> vertebral body and endplate abnormalities at
> T12-L1." There were
> many more words which, when added up, said that
> because of my extreme
> congenital scoliosis I had finally worn away the
> fawcett end of a
> vertebra and the nerves were exposed. My body had
> also formed
> synovial cysts which according to everything I could
> get my hands on
> and the expert opinion of Dr. Greg Koors, D.C., in
> Eugene, Oregon,
> "these cysts do not resolve by themselves. They
> tend to get bigger
> and the only remedy is surgery." He also stated:
> "They are also
> serious pain generators." Well, I'd second that!
> So there I was,
> flat on my back, eating narcotics,
> anti-inflammatories, and muscle
> relaxants, and washing them down with way too much
> wine. Friends
> were making arrangements for me to move in with them
> so they could
> take care of me. All in all I was a mess and life
> was looking pretty
> grim.
>
> "Well, why not try surgery?" The surgery for the
> reduction of
> synovial cysts comes with huge risk factors (total
> paralysis) so I
> didn't see that as an option. The other part of the
> picture is that
> I do not have health insurance and could not even
> consider losing all
> that I have worked so hard for on a surgery that
> would be
> questionable at best. I might have ended up in
> worse condition and
> totally penniless. So what was next?
>
> Since I wasn't living, as I define living, and I saw
> no obvious hope
> I decided to plan my death. The thought of planning
> my own passing
> seemed, under the circumstances, very reasonable.
> That's how bad I
> was.
>
> Notice the use of the word "was". It was in March,
> which was 6
> months after the onset of this condition, when I
> shared my
> desperation with my friend, Diana Piwetz (now
> Koors), an L.M.T. in
> Eugene. Diana was absolutely speechless. We have
> been friends for
> twenty years and she knew I was dead serious.
> ({Please excuse the
> pun. When things are this serious you just have to
> laugh.) We
> talked, we cried, and cried some more. Then we said
> goodbye with me
> promising not to do anything for a while. A few
> days later, Diana
> called and said, "I just went to this workshop using
> essential oils
> and learned this Raindrop treatment for scoliosis so
> I want to do it
> on you." My response was anything but positive but
> I agreed.
>
> That was six months ago. Today, I am, with few
> restrictions after
> many Raindrop Therapy treatments and ongoing use of
> the oils, totally
> back to a normal, active existence. Yes, I
> occasionally still have
> pain but it is pain I can manage. And my use of
> narcotics has
> dropped from daily multiple usage to a rare need and
> then it is only
> because I felt so good I have overdone! However, I
> have not had to
> take any muscle relaxants since that first Raindrop
> treatment and
> have gone from a minimum of 12 anti-flammatories a
> day to maybe 2. I
> know it sounds too good to be true. Nonetheless,
> there is no other
> explanation for my dramatic turn around other than
> the oils and I
> have tons of witnesses to how bad I was then and how
> in control of my
> pain and my life I am now. Also, my story is not
> unique. There are
> literally hundreds of people who have been
> dramatically helped by
> these oils and their testimonials are just as
> amazing as mine.
> Happily, I can once again hike 8 to 10 miles, canoe,
> pull weeds in my
> garden, sit at my computer, pick up my 30 lb.
> granddaughter, go to
> the movies, drive all day, and sleep soundly all
> because of these
> very pure, very powerful Young Living Essential
> Oils. (Trumpets
> sound, applause, applause. Big smile! I am sooooo
> relieved to have
> my life back!)
>
> No one can say for sure why the oils are so
> effective but keep in
> mind that the use of oils in medicine is ancient and
> well documented
> in all holy and sacred scriptures. They are
> currently used
> extensively in European countries, especially France
> and Germany,
> where their use is tightly regulated. The purity
> standard for the
> entire world is set in France where the Young Living
> Essential Oils
> are considered among the purest in the world. We in
> the United
> States are just starting to grasp the significance
> of these oils. As
> a result, at various universities in the United
> States, the
> therapeutic uses of Young Living Essential Oils are
> being studied
> extensively and are currently being used as an
> adjunct in medical
> treatment in several critical care units and
> hospices. Because they
> are pure they have virtually no side effects, can be
> used by anyone,
> and are an enormous healing addition to any bodywork
> practice.
> Please note that they work as well on the emotions
> as they do the
> physical body. One of the side benefits of my
> experience with
> essential oils has been my increased energy and
> brightness of spirit.
> My entire wellbeing has improved dramatically.
>
> Since my recovery I have been putting Young Living
> oils on everyone I
> can for conditions ranging from fibromyalgia,
> T.M.J., arthritis,
> cuts, burns, torn ligaments, and sore muscles, to
> stomach aches,
> headaches, and my granddaughter's fever, with the
> same healing
> results. So of course, as a result of my own
> dramatic experience and
> those of others, I want to share the oils with you
> and everyone else.
> I guarantee that you will be as amazed as I am about
> the healing and
> medicinal properties of these oils.
>
> Thank you. Yours in health,
> Patty Rosen R.N., R.N.P., Retired
> Bend, Oregon
> September, 2000

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> >Hi, Joyful Oilers,
> > Which oils/supplements would help a person who
> has extreme
> >discomfort from a whiplash sustained in an auto
> accident? Thanks!
> >
> >Happy oiling,
> >Jeannie
>

-A While oils like wintergreen, PanAway, and
> helichrysum will relieve
> the discomfort, a really great chiropractor is
> needed here.
>
> Additionally, until they can get to one, doing all
> the Raindrop oils
> on the site of the discomfort, one after another,
> may bring relief.
> Rub Regenolone creme on, if you have it, before
> applying the oils.
> The sequence: Valor, oregano, thyme (be careful and
> only use 2 drops
> each of oregano and thyme), basil, wintergreen,
> cypress, marjoram,
> Aroma Siez, and Ortho Ease.
>
> Good Luck!

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