When my two youngest kids started to cough in the midst of my daugher’s illness I diffused frankincense in their bedroom a few nights.  Thankfully the frankincense was enough to stop the spread of germs, their coughs disappeared and really didn’t turn into anything.

Frankincense has been used for hundreds of years, historically it was first given as a gift to the Christ Child.  It is one of the most valued essential oils and in Ancient Times it was worth more than gold.  It’s most common uses have been as a cough medicine and for asthma, and most recently it’s been included in the Journal of Royal Society Medicine (1991).  It has also been researched for it’s benefits in rejuvenating the skin.  Frankincense is gentle enough for babies, but only if it is the highest Therapeutic Grade like Young Living’s food grade Frankincense (Boswellia Carterri)  and Sacred Frankincense (Boswellia Sacra). Research is finding that the boswellic acid in frankincense is highly anti-inflammatory and blocks  the biosynthesis of leukotriene acids. Boswellic acid can have a positive affect on the body whether it is inhaled for respiratory issues, or applied topically to rejuvenate the skin and soothe arthritic joints.  Not all frankincense, however, contains boswellic acid.  Buyers should beware when shopping for frankincense as there is a great tendency to add fillers and additives to extend the volume of frankincense essential oil.  Boswellia frereana for example, is a species of frankincense that contains no boswellic acid and is only useful for perfumes or fragrance and has no therapeutic benefit.

Young Living offers 2 species of Frankincense, Boswellia Carteri and Boswellia Sacra: Sacred Frankincense.  Boswellia Sacra has higher levels of incensole acetate, found to have anti-anxiety effects.  The Sacra species also has higher levels of Alpha-pinene.  Young Living exclusively distills Boswellia Sacra frankincense from Oman, a region known in the essential oil industry to produce this superior species of frankincense.  Boswellia carteri contains higher levels of limonene, a component found effective against cancer cells.  Both species of frankincense support a healthy immune system and may even repair damaged DNA cells.

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)            15ml   whsl  $69.75     retail $91.78

Sacred Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) 15ml whls    $89.75     retail $118.09

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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  I am not a medical doctor, and I’m not prescribing treatment, I’m just a mom trying to keep her kids healthy.  This information is for educational purposes only and is not meant as a substitute for medical advise. If you need medical attention seek the counsel of your doctor.

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Safayhi H, Rail B, Sailer E, Ammon H. (1997). Inhibition by Boswellic acids of Human Leukocyte Elastase. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 281 (1). 460-463.

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• Idaho balsam fir- anti-inflammatory, grounding and relaxing to the body.  Effective against respiratory infections, fatigue and sciatica.
• Lavender – calming, relaxant physically and emotionally.  Supports skin health, speeds wound healing in cuts, scrapes and 1st degree burns.
• Wintergreen – naturally warming, muscle relaxant, highly anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic.
• Basil – anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, also anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
• Copaiba - powerful anti-inflammatory oil, antiseptic with almost imperceptible odor.
• Marjoram – relieves muscle spasms, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, promotes intestinal peristalsis, mucolytic, expectorant.
• Peppermint – cooling, anti-inflammatory, stimulating (don’t use before bed!) Synergistic and increases penetration when applied after other oils.
• PanAway - an essential oil blend of helichrysum (heals tissue & nerve damage, anti-inflammatory), wintergreen, peppermint and clove
• Deep Relief Roll-On is a convenient oil blend in an applicator bottle that you can roll on directly to sore muscles.

Joint Pain – is often caused by systemic issues.  Essential oils can bring some temporary relief, but an honest assessment should also be taken of environment, diet and lifestyle.  You can get a Healthy Home Checklist when you subscribe to the Pure Home and Body Newsletter as a starting point.  MSM can be helpful in decreasing systemic inflammation, as well as looking at your diet.  Ningxia Red is a powerful anti-oxidant that works to give your body added nutrition with whole foods rather than synthetic vitamins.  Consult an Essential Oil Desk Reference, Prescription for Nutritional Healing and your holistic practitioner for management of chronic joint pain and autoimmune disorders.

For serious back injuries, essential oils can help bring relief until medical intervention is needed.   Many individuals have prolonged or even avoided the need for surgery when they used essential oils with integrated care by a chiropractor, physical therapist and gentle exercise like yoga with an experienced instructor.  The Raindrop Technique contains many anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic essential oils that are helpful for chronic back pain and even for individuals with scoliosis.

Name That Product:  Here’s a challenge for you, a product labeled with “Natural Herbal Ingredients”.  Used by chiropractors, acupunturists, massage therapists and nurses in clinical settings to relieve muscle pain.  One of my biggest concerns is the use of menthol (made as a synthetic or watered down peppermint ),  camphor (inexpensive filler that “smells strong”, may be derived from terpentine, used as insect or moth repellant and in embalming)  and lavender “oil” (not even listed as essential oil, this is probably hormone disrupting synthetic oil) and artificial colors, and chemicals that release formaldehyde (also used in embalming):

menthol 5%, camphor 3%, water, aloe vera gel, isopropyl alcohol, lavender oil, triethanolamine, carbomer, ginseng extract, angelica extract, polysorbate 60, DMDM hydantion, imidazolidinyl urea, blue 1, yellow 5

The first person who guesses this product correctly will get a 5-pack of Ningxia Red singles to help fight inflammation from the inside out!

The Longevity Blend can be used in a number of ways.  Applying a couple of drops of the  essential oil blend to the feet can increase the absorption into the system through the reflexology points.   Since all of these individual oils are food-grade, the Longevity Blend can be taken as a dietary supplement.  Taking the blend internally can help combat systemic inflammation which contributes to premature aging and disease.  Simply put 2 drops of the blend into a gel cap and swallow.   If you mix up your own gel cap, often made of a digestible cellulose plant material, take the capsule immediately or it will begin to dissolve.   Young Living also has a gel cap formulated with the Longevity Blend that is more portable than filling your own gel caps.

Longevity Essential Oil Blend 15ml    Whsl  $29.75      Retail   $39.14

Longevity Sofgels   30 ct                         Whsl  $ 27.75   Retail  $36.51

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In the 90′s , scientists realized the dangers of consuming hydrogenated oils even though they continue to be used in many processed foods.  The general public has been quick to embrace a healthy alternative in Omega -3 fish oils yet many remain uninformed of the importance of quality.  In addition to being susceptible to heavy metal contamination, fish oils are highly volatile.  As soon as they are exposed to oxygen they begin to break down becoming rancid.  By the time a consumer ingests a fish oil, it is most likely rancid having a negative impact on the body as a free radical.  In Asian countries, fish are consumed so fresh that at many markets the  fish are labeled with the time of day they were caught.  In the U.S. standards for fish oil supplements require little if any disclosure of purity, hence the resulting lawsuit.  It is expected that many more manufacturer’s fish oil supplements may fail tests of purity specifically because of contaminants like PCB’s.

Young Living’s Omega Blue is the purest fish oil on the market for a number of reasons.  First, Young Living thoroughly tests the purity of all their products and holds them above industry standards.  Secondly,  Young Living’s Omega Blue fish oil is derived from small fish:  sardines, mackerel and anchovies.  These  smaller fish have little or no heavy metals and what fish are used for YL’s Omega Blue are tested to ensure no contamination.   Larger fish tend to accumulate heavy metals in their bodies as they grow bigger – often the bigger fish like tuna have large amounts of contaminants.   Thirdly, the fish oils in Omega Blue are combined with therapeutic grade essential oils of Myrrh, Thyme and Clove.  All of these oils are anti-bacterial and act as natural preservatives to prevent the Omega-3 oil from going rancid.  Thyme oil in particular has been researched for it’s ability to maintain the integrity of a fish oil.  In addition, these essential oils increase the effectiveness of the omega-3 absorption, they offer additional anti-oxidants  and nutrient potency.  Omega Blue also contains Lemongrass essential oil which is highly anti-bacterial and gives a pleasant flavor to the oil preventing a fish oil aftertaste.  Lastly, Omega Blue contains German Chamomile, an anti-inflammatory oil which rounds out  the anti-oxidant effectiveness of this blend. 

Omega -3 fish oils have shown promise in lessening the incidence of heart attack.   50% of people who die from heart attacks were given a clean bill of health by their doctors and had shown no symptoms of heart disease before the attack.  In one study,  the blood of physicians who fell in this category was studied and found low levels of Omega -3 in their blood increased their risk of sudden death from heart attack by 81%.   You can significantly reduce your risk of sudden heart attack by taking a quality Omega-3  fish oil supplement like Young Living’s Omega Blue.   I am confident with the purity of Young Living’s Omega Blue simply because of the attention they put into using only the purest ingredients.  Adding their therapeutic grade essential oils makes a good thing even better.

This information is for educational purposes only,  I am not a medical doctor and am not diagnosing, treating or curing any disease.

Omega Blue fish oil 90ct capsules       $29.75  wholesale           $39.14 retail

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MSM can be used by children and adults.  It is listed as one of the least toxic elements, compared almost to water.  Sulfur is the 8th most abundant mineral in all living organisms and our bodies are in constant need of sulfur to synthesize proteins.  Natural sulfur can be found in foods like garlic, onions, avocados, fish, eggs, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.   Young Living has combined an excellent quality MSM with the Ningxia Wolfberry.  This product, Sulfurzyme, combines the anti-inflammatory power of MSM with the nutrient dense Ningxia wolfberry.  The nutrients and anti-oxidants in the Ningxia Wolfberry help to decrease inflammation and deliver the MSM deeper into the cells.  The Ningxia wolfberry is also high in Thiamine which is excellent for supporting the liver,  which detoxifies the body and helps keep inflammation in check.

How does MSM work?  MSM is a natural pain reliever and analgesic.  It helps reduce inflammation, muscle spasms and scar tissue.  MSM dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow.  When combined with the nutrient dense Ningxia Wolfberry, you are getting antioxidants delivered deep into your cells.  MSM is safe with no side effects documented to date.  Dosages of Sulfurzyme may vary from one person to another.  Young Living recommends up to 6 capsules per day.  Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Jacob recommend taking just enough MSM for benefit.  MSM does help relax the GI tract and can be helpful with moving the bowels.   If elimination becomes too frequent, decrease the dosage of Sulfurzyme.   For even more anti-inflammatory power, combine Sulfurzyme with daily usage of Ningxia Red.  Using  Sulfurzyme is an excellent way to get your system regular before doing a gentle cleanse like the 5-Day Cleanse.