Young Living Essential Oils is the ONLY direct-selling company producing Therapeutic-Grade essential oils in Canada with the ability to make legal claims about essential oils from a symptom relief standpoint.
Young Living Canada has registered 19 of their essential oils so far, there are more to come, which can be used for a variety of symptoms from colds/coughs to skin irritation/cuts/burns to joint/muscle pain to digestive discomfort, eczema/dermatitis and more! These oils are registered as NHPs or Natural Health Products.
Check out this video for more information, and if you aren’t a Young Living member yet, ask yourself why! Because I seriously don’t have a clue what people do without essential oils.
I LOVE my oils.
We use them every single day.
We are in that season again. The days are getting longer, it’s warmer outside but it also means the mosquitoes are back as well.
We are an outdoor family and spend a lot of time outside; not just hiking or walking our dog but also exercising. On Wednesday while I was waiting for my son to finish his MTB practice in the woods, there were tons of mosquitoes flying around at the parking lot. A friend of mine offered me her OFF bug spray but I got stung anyway and all the time on our way back, I couldn’t smell anything else than the bug spray. So the first thing, when we got home that night, was to look at home for a small glass bottle and a recipe for a natural bug spray.
The next day it was another practice and I was biking in the woods as well. This time I took my new spray to test it out. I was pleasantly surprised, I didn’t got stung once and I loved the smell. Not mentioning that there are no chemicals or anything toxic in the spray.
So here is a recipe to our homemade bug spray:
- 1 oz glass bottle
- pinch of salt
- water
- essential oils: citronella, peppermint, lemongrass, tea tree, lavender, lemon
Put a pinch of salt on the bottom of the bottle, add your essential oils (I did 3-5 drops of each mentioned above), fill with water and you are done. The salt helps the oils to mix better with water. You can use distilled water, I use just filtered tap water, works just fine.
I use Young Living Essential Oils (my personal preference) because I know they are safe to use on skin, they are pure high quality oils.
The cute label on the bottle was made by my little girl. I just love the cute personal touch!
As I mentioned earlier this week, Health Canada approved 19 Young Living essential oils which are now registered as Natural Health Products (NHPs). These 19 oils can be used topically or inhaled as a natural supplement to reduce and relieve symptoms of everyday ailments.
(note: images used from Young Living's Product Guide Insert).
We are slowly but surely trying them out one by one and already loving the results. My headache was gone within a few minutes yesterday after applying lavender on my temples. I would take oils over the pill anytime.
If you have any question, please let me know. I would love to help you to discover the benefits of going natural.
Who doesn’t like a gentle natural way of skin care. This is a re-post from Young Living’s blog .
When it’s time to recover from a long day, it’s best to climb into bed with a fresh face. Scrubbing with ineffective or harsh removers can do more damage than good though, especially near the sensitive eye area where the skin is thinner and more prone to fine lines and irritation.
Instead of harsh makeup removers, opt for gentle DIY makeup remover pads infused with Lavender essential oil. You’ll know exactly what goes into this formula, plus you’ll get the benefits of Lavender’s relaxing aroma. Use the instructions below to add them to your nighttime routine.
DIY Makeup Remover Pads with Lavender from Young Living on Vimeo.
Last week, Health Canada approved 19 Young Living’s essential oils which are now registered as Natural Health Products (NHPs). What it means for us? It means we have a choice. You can grab a pill and just go with it, or you can use a natural product to reduce your symptoms and get a relieve from headaches or any other everyday ailments.
What is an NHP?
According to Health Canada’s website, “Natural health products (NHPs) are naturally occurring substances that are used to restore or maintain good health. They are often made from plants, but can also be made from animals, microorganisms and marine sources. They come in a wide variety of forms like tablets, capsules, tinctures, solutions, creams, ointments and drops.
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You can check out the Natural Remedies Guide page here where are all the oils listed. I will be doing more detailed post about these oils soon. But for now, here is Young Living’s statement:
We believe that life should be full of fulfillment and empowerment. The best way to get there? Through everyday decisions. We’ve seen how consistent, positive choices can have a dramatic effect on overall happiness and well-being. That’s why we strive to take small steps, every day, toward a more balanced life. For us, essential oils are a simple and natural way to get there. With these potent resources, millions support their health and enhance their homes through the pure power of nature.
Looking for a natural alternative? Young Living Essential Oils empowers you to dodge harmful chemicals, enrich your life, and reclaim your natural radiance. Young Living Canada’s Natural Health Products provide natural options to help support everyday ailments. Not only does Young Living provide 100% pure, quality essential oils, but we’re giving you choices. Try any of the oils below for the corresponding ailment for a natural alternative.
So now it’s up to you what choice you are going to make. I know which way my family will go.
We are several days into spring and I have to say, that this past winter was the easiest health-wise for our family. I believe that Young Living played a huge part of this staying-healthy success.
I haven’t been sick the whole winter, my husband the same. Our son got a cold which we treated over a period of two days without any pills, just using essential oils, and the same with my daughter. We are an outdoor people. All of us are cyclists and runners and go outside rain or shine, freezing cold or a sunny day, taking daily long walks with our hyperactive dog. We went for several hikes in a snow and biked at -4C. Our immunity system is stronger than ever.
We switched all soaps in our house to more natural ones – no more dry and cracked hands.
We switched to natural cleaning products – no more cleaning bathrooms with gloves on and having headaches afterwards.
We use natural toothpastes and shampoos which don’t include any harsh chemicals.
We use homemade roll ons which include essential oils to boost our immunity system and are staying on top of prevention.
We relax with amazing calming scents of essential oils in our diffuser.
We switched to more natural ways of living. It’s healthier and it’s fun to make your own products (which is also cheaper than buying the chemical ones in the store).
Thank you, Young Living, for being a huge part of our healthy everyday lives.
I think I don’t have to tell you how excited I am every month when my monthly order from Young Living comes in. I’m still at the beginning of my journey of switching to more natural products so it’s been a lot of firsts in the last couple of weeks for our family. This photo above shows my order for March – two toothpastes, V-6 vegetable oil, Mirah (shaving oil – it’s amazing, btw) and some oils. So let’s talk about the two toothpastes today.
If you do your own research about ingredients of conventional toothpaste, you will find that not everything included in it is good for your health. Some of the information about triclocan and fluoride are actually quite alarming! So yes, it’s up to us what we choose to use. And our family choice are these two above. We have been using these toothpaste for almost three weeks and everyone loves them. Yes, they taste different than a “regular” toothpaste, don’t foam as much (which none of us has found to be a problem) and they leave your mouth feeling so clean!
Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste
This premium, all-natural toothpaste is made with pure essential oils, including the cleansing benefits of Thieves essential oil blend. Its safe and effective formula provides a fortress of support for healthy looking gums, clean teeth, and a confident smile. It is the optimal choice for health-minded consumers. Essential oil favorites such as Peppermint, Spearmint, and Cinnamon Bark also give this toothpaste a sweet mint flavor, meaning you don’t sacrifice anything with AromaBright. You’ll ditch the ingredients you don’t want and keep all the results you do: a deep clean, bright teeth, and fresh breath.
Dentarome Ultra Toothpaste
Thieves® Dentarome Ultra Toothpaste is an advanced formula of all-natural ingredients that gently cleans and whitens your teeth while harnessing the power of pure Thieves essential oil blend for fresh breath. Dentarome Ultra is preferred by those concerned with appearance of whiter teeth. Dentarome Ultra also has a great taste. Its formula includes Young Living’s Thieves blend—with essential oils such as Clove, Cinnamon Bark, and Lemon—along with Peppermint, Thyme, and Wintergreen for a fresh, minty flavor.
Well, I don’t know about you, but we are switching toothpastes to more natural ones. The basics of a healthy smile is a mix of proper technique of brushing, flossing, right toothpaste and avoiding sugar as much as you can.
If you want to learn more about Young Living’s products, please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment or contact me through email (contact me tab on the top of this page). I would be happy to answer all your questions.
I have never been a girly girl. I think I just don’t have the right genes for it. I feel most comfortable in pants or shorts and a T-shirt, without make-up (which I wear very sporadically). I hate going to the mall; I would rather go for a 5-hours long hike than do some shopping in a mall. But, I have to admit, that lately I enjoy wearing little pieces of jewelry.
Last year I’ve discovered lava jewelry made by Sara from At Heart Essentials and immediately have fallen in love with it. Sara’s designs are very simple yet very elegant, exactly the way I like it.
Her work is beautiful, you can tell right away that she makes her jewelry with lots of love and passion.
When I bought my first necklace from Sara last year (not shown on the pictures here), it immediately has become my favourite piece to wear. And for a lover of essential oils, the bonus that you can actually use your favourite oils directly on the stone, it can’t get any better.
This is what Sara says about her jewelry:
” To me the fact that lava can be used for aromatherapy purposes is a really cool & unique perk. But another big reason why I love this stone is for its qualities: Lava is said to help keep you stable through changes in your life & because lava comes from the earth, it is known for its grounding properties {hence it being connected to your root chakra}. I once read that during war people carried lave to help keep them calm. I think there are reasons why we are drawn to certain stones & sometimes it’s surprising that what you think you would want, doesn’t turn out to be the one you need. “
When Sara asked me a few weeks back if I could take some pictures of her bracelet and necklace (shown in this post), I didn’t hesitate for a second. I’m really honoured that she trusted me and left it on my creativity.
I was curious what Sara’s favourite go-to oils for her jewelry are, these are her choices:
“I’m a big lavender fan, it’s a go to for my jewels and I like to layer lavender and geranium. I also love frankincense, especially before yoga or when I need to feel more grounded and citrus fresh/orange with peppermint! Perks me up and helps clears headaches. So many to choose!”
I absolutely agree with her, there are so many to choose from! I am still in the “trying mode” with my choice of oils, but I do enjoy wearing citrus fresh, lemon, orange or purification. Last week I tried peace & calming and loved it. The possibilities are endless and it totally depends on your mood or what you are looking for at the exact moment. And it is so easy! You just put one drop of your favourite oil directly on the lava stone and it will absorb into its pores and will smell for hours.
If you are looking for a handmade, beautifully done jewelry, I highly recommend Sara’s little corner at Etsy called At Heart Essentials. She has so many different designs and styles in there, that I believe that everyone will find something of her/his taste.
A perfect gift for your special someone can be for example a simple key chain with a lava stone. I love mine; when I drive and it’s handing down and smelling nice in the car, it’s so good!
For more inspiration check out also Sara’s Instagram page and if you are on Facebook, don’t be afraid to stop by on her page and say hi.
She is a sweetheart. You will love her work. I can guarantee you that.
Imagine doing your spring cleaning and having as little supplies as possible.
If I tell you that it is possible, would you believe me and give it a try? You don’t need a different bottle for your bathrooms, or kitchen counters or glass doors. You even don’t have to be afraid of ending up with a headache afterwards from all the fumes which regular commercial cleaners usually cause.
I mentioned it several times already (here and here) that my to-go helper is this Thieves Household Cleaner from Young Living. It is one of the most versatile cleaners I’ve eve tried. It’s natural, plant based and totally safe to use around kids.
The graphic below showcase some of the uses of this powerful little bottle and there are many more.
So next time before you go and do a big cleanup of your house, think of what you are using, if it’s natural, how safe it is for your health and the health of your family.
If you are interested in learning more about this cleaner and would like to give it a try, please contact me through comments or my contact me tab on the top of this website.
Ok. I have to admit that I have forgotten one thing while getting rid of the toxins in our home…
The air refreshener (crossed out on the photo above) was hidden behind the toilet. The top was covered with dust, it didn’t “smell” anymore and it just looked gross. I pulled it out to just take a photo of it and it went straight into garbage. Just looking at the ingredients makes you wonder; what exactly SCJ formula #35*14785 means? And what about the Dye and Fragrance? Do you know that’s in it? Artificial fragrances are definitely on the Dirty Dozen list which we teach in our classes.
To be honest, how many of you have those in your bathrooms? Well, not us anymore. As I really do care about the health and wellness of my family.
You are probably asking so what do you use for air refreshing? We use our homemade air sprays, which are safe to breath in, and just recently started using this very simple trick which was recommended to me by the awesome ladies in our oil community. Put a few drops of your favourite essential oil into the inside of your toilet roll and every time you roll the paper, the amazing smell will get released into the air. How awesome and simple is that?
We use Young Living‘s oils at home because I trust this company for many reasons I’ve mentioned already in my other posts; but the main thing is their Seed to Seal process. So far I’ve tried Purification in our downstairs bathroom, Citrus Fresh in kids bathroom and Northern Lights in our master bathroom.
So next time when you want to refresh your bathroom or any room at home, just think what you use and how it effects your health.
