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Antiviral Essential Oils

10/24/2013

There are hundreds of scientific studies demonstrating the anti-viral actions of essentials oils, and using these oils in support of your own health is really quite simple to do.* Here’s a quick review of some of the research, and how we use essential oils to keep us healthy throughout the year.

One of the great features of using essential oils therapeutically is the ease with which they get into our cells and our bloodstream. Because of their lipophillic (fat-friendly) nature, essential oils pass through cell membranes, and make their way throughout our bodies when inhaled or used topically. When you put essential oils on your throat, they pass through your skin to the lymph nodes in your neck. When inhaled, diffused essential oils penetrate the cells of your respiratory system, in the nose, sinuses, throat, bronchial tubes, and lungs.

A search of pubmed.gov returns pages and pages of peer-reviewed studies, demonstrating the efficacy of essential oils as antiviral agents. A number of essential oils have been shown to have antiviral activity, and these essential oils are rich in a class of molecules called monoterpines. Linalool, the sweet note in Lavender and a great many other oils is a monoterpine, which is effective in inactivating enveloped viruses (the virus which causes the flue each year is an enveloped virus.) Researchers have found that essential oils inactivate viruses in one of two ways: by inhibiting their ability to replicate and/or inhibiting viruses’ ability to fuse to cell walls and infect a host cell. What’s important to us here is that the oils act directly on the viruses themselves. Many oils have also been shown to positively support our own immune system, enhancing its ability to ward off infecting microbes - essential oils thus provide two independent means of warding off illness from viral infection.

Another important discovery is that whole, natural essential oils are 10 times more effective in inactivating viruses than individual, isolated compounds from these oils. that is to say, Tea Tree essential oil is approximately 10 times more effective than terpinen-4-ol alone the compound in Tea Tree thought to be the most active antiviral constituent). This has been the case for each oil studied, and has been shown to be true when essential oils have been researched for their antibacterial properties as well.

To keep well during the cooler months, when a cold, flu, or stomach viruses may be going around, we diffuse and topically apply our Legends Blend, along with Tea Tree, Lavender, and Lemon Grass. We mix a few drops of Lemon Grass, Lemon, Lavender, Tea Tree, and a few drops of Legends Blend in a spray bottle of water and use this to disinfect and clean counters, faucets, door knobs, etc. to kill germs and sanitize. There is no single essential oil that is most effective against all viruses, so we blend several highly active antiviral essential oils together to provide us with the most effective broad-spectrum formula.

By inhaling these essential oils from a diffuser, we can get an active amount of these essential oils throughout our respiratory system, and even in our bloodstream. The effect we’ve noticed is that we rarely catch colds when they are going around our community. We had company just recently spend a few days with us, and the day after she arrived she while awoke with a violent stomach virus. I immediately turned on my diffuser, and grabbed my spray bottle. She threw up several times in various places as she was so sick she was unable to make it to the bathroom a couple times. She went home two days later, and a day or two after that her husband came down with the virus. However, my husband, myself, and our 7 year old granddaughter who lives with us, are all well! When diffusing isn’t convenient, we’ll also dab several drops of the oil on each wrist, and rub these on the neck, under the chin, for absorption by our lymph nodes. I am often asked “who smells so good?” and “what’s that fragrance?” I wear essential oils daily, and different ones for different reasons, so it is often hard for me to tell someone what exactly I am wearing. I just have to tell them I use essential oils.

References:

Schnitzler P, Schuhmacher A, et al. (2008) Melissa officinalis oil affects infectivity of enveloped herpesviruses. Phytomedicine. Sep;15(9):734-40.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18693101

Astani A, Reichling J, Schnitzler P. (2010). Comparative study on the antiviral activity of selected monoterpenes derived from essential oils. Phytotherapy Research.2010 May;24(5):673-9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19653195

Garozzo A, Timpanaro R, et. al. (2011). Activity of Melaleuca alternifolia oil on Influenza virus A/PR/8: study on the mechanism of action. Antiviral Research. Jan;89(1):83-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21095205

Li X, Duan S, et al. (2013). Melaleuca alternifolia concentrate inhibits in vitro entry of influenza virus into host cells. Molecules. Aug 9;18(8):9550-66.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23966077

+ ‘Benchmark’ Thyme essential oil is a blend of pure essential oils distilled from 4 strains of Thymus zygis. Its chemical profile is similar to that of a blend of Tea Tree and Thyme essential oils, though much higher in terpinen-4-ol than Tea Tree alone.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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SunScreenScare (Why we make our own!)

7/5/2013

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According to Healthychild.com common sunscreen ingredients are suspected or known carcinogens and/or hormone disrupters, including diethanolamine, triethanolamine (DEA, TEA), padimate-o, octyl dimethyl PABA, benzophenone, oxybenzone, homosalate, octyl-methoxycinnamate (octinoxate), salicylates, and parabens.The results of numerous studies suggest that many of the popular sunscreens could contribute to cancer due to their mutagenic and free radical generating properties. And perhaps a more disturbing finding is that many commonly used sunscreen chemicals have strong estrogenic actions that may interfere with normal sexual development and cause reproductive problems. Chemicals in sunscreens can also cause skin irritation and rashes.

Many popular sunscreens contain the chemical ingredient Benzophenone (or its derivatives Benzophenone-3 or Oxybenzone) since it is one of the best of the chemical sunscreens in protecting against both UVA and UVB rays. However, sunscreens containing these chemicals are NOT a good choice. Here is an instance in which the protection may create more harm than good and actually cause the disease it's trying to prevent. Benzophenone is a powerful free radical generator activated by ultraviolet light. These free radicals could initiate a reaction that may ultimately lead to melanoma and other skin cancers.

Studies show that some of the chemicals in sunscreens are absorbed into the bloodstream in significant amounts. The longer sunscreen chemicals are left on the skin, the greater the absorption into the body. One study notes "it would be prudent not to apply oxybenzone to large surface areas of skin for extended and repeated periods of time, unless no alternative protection is available. There may be an additional concern for young children who have less well-developed processes of elimination, and have a larger surface area per body weight than adults."

Many sunscreen products contain triethanolamine (TEA). This ingredient may combine with nitrite (used as a preservative or may be present as an environmental contaminant) to cause formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines. Nitrites are not disclosed on cosmetic labels so there's no way of telling which products are contaminated with nitrosamines. Particularly disturbing is that up to 35 percent of TEA applied to the skin can enter the bloodstream.

The Environmental Working Group and other toxicology experts believe that oxybenzone is linked to hormone disruption and potentially to cell damage that may lead to skin cancer.

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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

12/6/2012

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The health benefits of Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties like anti depressant, anti seborrhoeic, anti septic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine and sedative. It is one of the essential oils in our Coma-Toes Blend.

Anti Depressant: This is one of the oldest known medicinal properties of Ylang-Ylang and it comes in its essential oil too. It fights depression and relaxes body and soul, thereby driving away anxiety, sadness etc. It also has an uplifting effect on mood and induces and feeling of joy and hope. It may be an effective treatment for those undergoing nervous breakdown and acute depression after a shock, accident etc.
Anti Seborrhoeic: Seborrhoea or Seborrhoeic Eczema is a dreaded disease which is caused due to malfunctioning of sebaceous glands resulting in irregular sebum production and consequent infection of the epidermal cells. It looks very ugly as the skin, colored white or pale yellow, dry or greasy, starts peeling off, particularly from the scalp, eyebrows and wherever there are hair follicles. Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil can be beneficial in curing this inflammatory situation and reduce peeling off of skin by regularizing sebum production and treating infection thereof

Anti Septic: Any wound from cut, abrasion or burn comes with the fear of the wound getting septic from bacterial infection. The fear is doubled when the wound is from an iron object as there remains a chance of it getting infected by tetanus germs. Essential Oil of Ylang-Ylang might help us avoid both septic and tetanus as it inhibits microbial growth and disinfects the wounds. This property of Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil protects your wounds from infections from bacteria, virus and fungus and does not let it go septic. This way it helps it heal quicker too.
Aphrodisiac: The Essential Oil derived from Ylang-Ylang can really activate that Cupid in couples and can give you a good time. This can be very beneficial for those people who are losing interest in sex due to tremendous work load, professional stress, worries and effects of pollution. The loss of libido or frigidity is an alarmingly growing problem in metropolitan lives. Here, this oil can be a real help.
Hypotensive: This oil is a very good and effective agent for lowering blood pressure. In a scenario, where high blood pressure is an alarmingly growing problem among young and the old, and the drugs for lowering it having serious adverse side effects on the health, the Ylang-Ylang oil can be a safe refuge. It is natural and has no adverse side effects on health, if taken in prescribed quantities.
Nervine: The Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil is a health booster for the nerves. It strengthens the nervous system and restores it from damages. Further, it also reduces stress on nerves and protects them. It can also help heal nervous disorders.
Sedative: This oil sedates or calms nervous afflictions, stress, anger and anxiety and induces a relaxing feeling.
Other Benefits: It can be used to cure infections in internal organs such as stomach, intestines, colon, urinary tracts etc. It is also good for people suffering from insomnia, fatigue, frigidity and other stress related factors. It is extremely effective in maintaining moisture and oil balance of the skin and takes very good care of it.

Few Words of Caution: Some cases of sensitivity, nausea and headache have been observed when taken in excess amount. Otherwise it is non-toxic and non-irritant.
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Pumpkin: Don't Waste - Make Paste!

11/20/2012

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Enzyme-based exfoliation uses natural enzymes to melt the bonds that hold dead cells on the skin. Safe for most skin types- including sensitive- enzymes provide gentle exfoliation with minimal irritation. The bight orange you see on a pumpkin is due to a high concentration of beta carotene. This antioxidant has been found to protect cells (skin cells too!) against degeneration, certain types of cancer and heart disease. As if this wasn’t reason enough to try a pumpkin facial, it turns out pumpkins are also high in Vitamin C which has been proven to provide free radical protection, boost collagen production, and fade unwanted pigment as well. Pumpkin is also full of Vitamin A and are deeply nourishing and moisturizing to the skin.

Here is a simple Pumpkin Facial recipe we recommend, but feel free to experiment with your own concoction!:

1) Beat one egg and 1/4 cup of pumpkin in a bowl together. (You can blend the pumpkin if desired to make it creamier)

2)Add a Quarter size amount of honey for dry skin or add 2 tablespoons of tomato juice for oily skin.
3) Add 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon. Stir.

Gently apply to skin and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse off with luke warm water.

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Wintergreen Essential Oil

11/7/2012

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As a medicinal herb wintergreen has numerous functions. The herb is robustly anti-inflammatory, has anti-septic properties and is comforting to the digestive system. Wintergreen is also an efficient medication to heal rheumatic and arthritic problems. The oil extracted from wintergreen leaves is used as a cream or ointment and applied externally to get relief from pains and spasms. Wintergreen oil relaxes irritating, engorged or aching muscles, ligaments and body joints. It has also been found to be useful in curing neurological conditions like sciatica.

Wintergreen Essential Oil contains 85-99% of methyl salicylate, the same component of aspirin. Thirty ml (about an ounce) of wintergreen oil is equivalent to about 171 adult aspirin tablets or about 60 grams of aspirin. All over the world people use the wintergreen as it forms the base of the aspirin group of medicines and hence it is easy to understand why wintergreen is so effective in alleviating pains and inflammation in different body parts. This also explains why the herb is a useful medication in treating rheumatism with its cortisone-like effects that can relieve pain quickly. American settlers also used it to cure headache, muscle pains and colds. These days, herbalists world over suggest the external application of wintergreen oil to alleviate excruciating swellings owing to injuries as well as to heal swellings and irritations of the joints and the muscles.

Earlier, wintergreen was also used to add essence to candies, cough drops as well as toothpastes. Incidentally, the practice still continues as many such products available in the market suggest the usage of wintergreen extracts even today. However, over the years, the herb has mostly been substituted by synthetic substances. Therefore, these days it is only animals like the deer and the partridge that thrive on the original evergreen herb as it serves as their staple food during the winter months.

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Health Benefits of Clove Essential Oil

11/2/2012

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The health benefits of clove oil can be attributed to its antimicrobial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac and stimulating properties. The oil is used for treating a variety of health disorders including toothaches, indigestion, cough, asthma, headache, stress and blood impurities.

Clove is an evergreen tree, which produces a flower bud that has numerous medicinal properties. It is often referred as clove bud. Clove bud has a shaft and a head and hence it has the Latin name clavus meaning nail. Clove was extensively used in the ancient Indian and Chinese civilizations and it spread to other parts of the world, including Europe, during the seventh and eight centuries.

Clove is rich in minerals such as calcium, hydrochloric acid, iron, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, and vitamin A and vitamin C. The health benefits of clove oil include the following:

Dental Care: The most prominent use of clove oil is in dental care. The germicidal properties of the oil make it very effective for relieving dental pain, tooth ache, sore gums and mouth ulcers. Clove oil contains the compound eugenol, which has been used in dentistry since numerous years. Gargles with diluted clove oil help in easing the throat. The characteristic smell of clove oil helps in removing bad breath. Clove is also effective against cavities. Traditionally, in India, clove oil was added to a small cotton ball and put at the end of the tooth which has cavity daily before sleeping. The cavity would vanish in a few days. As a result, clove oil is added to numerous dental products and medications, including, mouth wash and tooth pastes. Dentists also mix clove oil with zinc oxide and prepare a white filling material as a temporary alternative to root canal. Take care, clove oil is very strong and can cause burns to your mouth.

Infections: Due to its antiseptic properties, clove oil is useful for wound, cuts, scabies, athlete’s foot, fungal infections, bruises, prickly heat, etc. It can also be used for treating insect bites and stings. Clove oil is very strong in nature and hence should be used in diluted form. Further, it should not be used on sensitive skin.

Skin Care: Clove oil is often recommended for skin care, especially to acne patients.

Stress: Clove oil is aphrodisiac in nature and hence serves as an excellent stress reliever. It has a stimulating effect on the mind and removes mental exhaustion and fatigue. When taken internally, in appropriate amounts, it refreshes the mind. Clove oil also induces sleep and is helpful to insomnia patients. It is useful for treating mental problems such as loss of memory, depression and anxiety.

Headache: Clove oil when mixed with salt, and applied on the forehead, gives a cooling effect and helps in getting relief from headache.

Respiratory Problems: Clove oil has a cooling and anti inflammatory effect, and thereby clears the nasal passage. This expectorant is useful in various respiratory disorders including coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, and tuberculosis. Chewing a clove bud eases sore throats.

Earache: A mixture of warm clove oil and sesame oil is a good remedy for earaches.

Indigestion: Clove oil is effective in stomach related problems such as hiccups, indigestion, motion sickness, and flatulence. Hence, clove one of the important spices added in Indian dishes.

Nausea: Clove oil is helpful in case of nausea and vomiting and is often used for pregnancy related vomiting.

Blood Circulation: Clove oil is increases your body metabolism by increasing blood circulation and reducing body temperature.

Blood Purification: Clove oil also helps in purifying the blood.

Diabetes: Along with blood purification, clove oil also helps in controlling the blood sugar levels and hence is useful to diabetics.

Immune System: Both clove and clove oil are useful for boosting the immune system. Its antiviral properties and ability to purify blood increases your resistance to diseases.

Premature Ejaculation: Research has indicated that clove can be useful for treating premature ejaculation. Further research needs to be carried out to confirm these results.

Cholera: It is believed that clove oil is useful for treating cholera.

Sty: Clove and clove oil is a very effective home remedy for treating sty. Sty is an inflammation on the eyelash and is a very irritating condition. Sty is not only painful, but also causes difficulty in the proper functioning of the eye.

Be careful while using clove oil. Clove oil is strong in nature and hence should be diluted before application.

Therapeutic uses:

Airborne bacteria, arthritis, asthma, bad breath, bronchitis, burns and cuts, chest infections, colds and chills, diarrhea, exhaustion, flu, muscle pain or spasms, nausea, toothache, rheumatism, stress, tired limbs and warts.

Essential Oil Applications:

To fight against airborne bacteria, use 2-3 drops in a diffuser.

For arthritis, muscle spasms, and rheumatism, add 1 drop to 1 ounce of carrier oil and massage on affected areas.

For asthma, bronchitis, chest infections, and other respiratory problems, use 2-3 drops in a steam inhalation. Can also use a few drops in a diffuser.

For burns, cuts, and warts, mix 2-3 drops to 1 ounce of carrier oil and dab on affected area.

For colds, chills, and flu, add 2-3 drops to 1 ounce of carrier oil and massage on chest.

To help with diarrhea, use 2-3 drops in 1 ounce of carrier oil and massage on lower back and abdomen.

To help alleviate exhaustion, stress, and to strengthen mental function, add 2-3 drops in a diffuser. Can also add 2-3 drops to 1 ounce of carrier oil and massage on body.

As a mouthwash to help knock out bad breath, dilute in water or clear alcohol (1% clove oil). Swish in mouth, spit out, and rinse with water.

For toothache, put 2-3 drops on a cotton swab and place directly on tooth. Can also add 1 drop to 1 ounce of carrier oil, and massage into jaw line.

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Essential Oils for ADD and ADHD

10/30/2012

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Better focus, quicker learning, calming and grounding:

Essential oils are one of the most effective alternative treatments for ADD and ADHD. Because many pure essential oils contain small chemical components, they are among the few molecules, natural or synthetic, that can cross the blood-brain barrier and directly heal the brain. This makes essential oils a powerful tool to treat brain disorders and emotional issues.

A study conducted in 2001 by Dr. Terry Friedman compared the effects of lavender, vetiver, and cedarwood essential oils in improving focus and learning in ADD and ADHD kids. Vetiver was found to be the most effective in observations and brain wave scans - showing improvements in 100% of subjects. Cedarwood essential oil was 83% effective, and lavender 60%.

How to use these oils:
Lavender - Known as the “universal oil,” lavender is good for almost everything. One of its most well-known properties is as a sedative and for calming the body and mind. Rubbing a few drops on a child’s feet, shoulders, or chest can help them relax and sleep more easily. But be aware: lavender is one of the most commonly adulterated oils and difficult to find pure (labels can be misleading on this one).

Cedarwood - Considered one of the holy healing oils, cedarwood is often referred to in Christian scriptures. It is high in sesquiterpenes, the chemical compounds which stimulate brain function and mental synergy, and help the body to rewrite old genetic patterns into healthier new ones (useful because ADHD is considered an inherited disorder). This oil can be applied on the forehead and neck, inhaled, and massaged on the brain stem at the base of the skull.

Vetiver - This musky, smoky essential oil is not well-known, but in a few years it might be. Just the smell of vetiver has an almost magical ability to calm over-energized kids and help them to connect and relate to people in more patient and agreeable ways. Small children may want or need only to smell it, while teenagers and adults can apply the oil gently on the shoulders or neck. Vetiver is especially helpful for those ADD adults and teens who also suffer from depression.

Frankincense - Frankincense was not tested in Dr. Friedman’s study but it is often used for mental, emotional and spiritual healing. It has been used in many cases of brain injury, emotional and physical trauma, and with learning difficulties to improve mental function.

To try these blends, see Mental Clarity and Mental Clarity, Jr. on our Essential Essentials page!
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Lung Health Essentials

10/26/2012

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Caring For Your Lungs Naturally

The best natural method in caring for your lungs is detoxification. This clears your lungs of any toxins, cleanses your air passages, and ensures optimum function.

The process of detoxification can be made possible with the use of essential oils. One common method of using essential oils to enhance your lung health is through diffusion, wherein a few drops of the essential oil is placed into a diffuser until the essential oil is broken down into molecular size and then easily dispersed into the room so you are able to inhale the essential oil into your lungs and respiratory systems to facilitate in the process of lung detoxification.

Recommended Essential Oils For Lung Health

The biggest challenge in naturally improving your lung condition lies in choosing the most appropriate essential oil that to use for treatment and preventive care. Aromatherapy has been utilized throughout history to boost overall health, due to its ability to provide the vital organs in the body with the nutrients it needs and provide adequate support to your respiratory system. Aromatherapy not only targets your lungs, but provides overall wellness.

The inhalation method is considered the most ideal method of application in treating lung diseases. You can either put drops of essential oil into a humidifier that breaks down the oil into mist form for easy inhalation, or add a few drops onto a piece of cloth to easily sniff. The antibacterial and other essential properties contained in the oil can then be easily transported into your lungs to bring about healing. But a key reminder from expert aromatherapists is to purchase only therapeutic grade essential oils to ensure that it is able to bring about the benefits to your lungs.

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is extracted from a plant known as Peppermint Eucalyptus, which belongs to the mint family. It comes with a distinct menthol and mint fragrance that makes it quite useful for a wide range of aromatherapy application. The mature leaves is used for the extraction of essential oils, which comes with highly aromatic oil with thick consistency. Peppermint oil is very effective in relieving common fever, but continued research about its properties reveal that there are actually a lot more essential properties in this oil that make it useful for other medicinal purposes.

Peppermint oil is a top choice of natural oils because of its treatment against lung infections or other conditions affecting this organ in the body. Peppermint's mucolytic and antibacterial properties relieves thick mucus formation. However, aromatherapists advise against taking peppermint oil internally. The best method of application for peppermint oil in treating lung diseases is through diffusion such that the aromatic properties provide quick relief and the properties penetrate into your lungs for thorough healing. You can also rub a few drops of peppermint oil diluted in a carrier oil on your chest for immediate relief.

Frankincense Oil

Frankincense essential oil is ideal for airway blockages in your lung system. However, even expert aromatherapists do not recommend relying mainly on frankincense oil as the sole source of treatment but must only be used as a complementary therapy to your usual medical care. By doing so, it promotes the process of lung tissue regeneration to speed up the healing process.

It is also important to combine your essential oil treatment with proper diet so you can boost your respiratory system’s overall immunity against certain diseases. Some individuals who are at risk of lung diseases and other respiratory ailments carry with them a bottle of frankincense essential oil at all times such that they can conveniently sniff into the bottle during attack. In some cases, rubbing the frankincense oil on the chest can provide immense relief when having difficulty breathing, excessive coughing, and a tightness sensation on your chest.

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Metabolic Blend

10/20/2012

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This is a blend of Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils designed to help you feel great, increase metabolism, manage appetite between meals and support healthy digestive function. The Metabolic Blend includes a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon essential oils.

Primary Benefits:

Supports your efforts to eat less and exercise more
Helps manage appetite and hunger pangs between meals
Helps calm stomach and gastrointestinal distress sometimes associated with dieting
Lifts and elevates mood which has been associated with successful weight-loss efforts
Supports balanced blood sugar
No caffeine or other stimulants
No sugars, zero calories
No artificial colors, flavors, or ingredients
No harmful side effects
Safe and Easy to use

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Legend's Essentials Blend

10/20/2012

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According to the Legend, in the 15th century, four thieves set about robbing and stealing from the victims of the plague. Surrounded by dead or dying corpses, they filled their looting bags day after day and never become ill. Upon their arrest they were offered leniency in exchange for revealing the secret of how they stayed unaffected by the illness. The recipe they gave authorities was reported to be a blend of essential oils, hence the name.

Legend's Essentials is a blend of 100% Therapeutic grade oils consisting of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus and Rosemary. All of these essential oils have powerful healing properties. Cinnamon and clove make a viral infection less likely to occur and are exceptional at fighting off colds with a 99.96% success rate against airborne bacteria. Lemon's antiseptic properties have long been known as it is used in cleaning products everywhere for this reason. The vaporized essence of lemon can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus aureus in two hours, and Pneumococcus bacteria within three hours. Even a 0.2% solution of lemon oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes and inactivate tuberculosis. Rosemary helps protect against and destroy bad bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Eucalyptus is known for its stimulating aroma and properties for helping relieve cold and flu symptoms, but it is also adept as an antibacterial and helps stimulate the immune system, It acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and even an analgesic. Made from Essential Oils that have been historically reported to ease aches and pains and combat viral and bacterial infections, this helpful blend can be used as a preventative; for relief of uncomfortable symptoms; and to support the body's healing response. This blend of may be added to a carrier oil for massage on the bottom of your feet since this is where most nerve endings are in the body (2 drops per teaspoon), added to a warm bath (2 to 4 drops) or diffused into the air.

50 Ways to Use Legend's Essentials Oil

First Aid; apply 1-2 drops Legend's Essentials oil to cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing. More on making a natural First Aid Kit
Mix one drop with a tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow for a sore throat.
Apply 2 drops Legend's Essentials oil diluted with 1 TBSP massage oil to upper chest and throat for bronchitis.
Put a drop on your thumb and push thumb on the roof of your mouth for a few minutes to stop a headache.
Put 5-8 drops in a capsule with a little olive oil and swallow at first sign of a cold.
Freshen smelly shoes or sneakers; put several drops Thief's Essentials oil on a cotton ball, place cotton ball in shoes over night to kill odors.
Put a couple drops of Legend's Essentials oil directly on the soles of your feet to protect you from colds and flu throughout the day.
Diffuse Legend's Essentials oil in your home to keep airborne germ count down.
Breathe in the vapors directly from the bottle when you have lung congestion.
Use 4-6 drops diluted with 1 cup water in a spray bottle to clean pet cages, creating a healthier environment for them.
Add a few drops to your dishwasher for cleaner dishes.
Add several drops to your laundry cycle to sanitize clothes.
Clean and disinfect floors; to a bucket of water add 1/4 cup white vinegar and 8-12 drops Legend's Essentials oil. If the floor is particularly dirty add several drops of dishwashing soap.
Mix 4 drops in a 4oz. spray bottle filled with water as a spray and repel insect pests on your flowers and plants.
Use a few drops on a tissue to dissolve the gummy adhesive on price labels.
Apply 1 drop to bee and wasp stings to neutralize the toxin and relieve the pain.
Rub a couple drops Legend's essential oil on gums to prevent and treat gum disease.
Rub on teeth or add to your toothbrush 1-2 drops to maintain healthy teeth and reduce cavities.
Apply a drop or two to gums or tooth for pain relief from toothaches.
Diffuse to solve mold problems.
Add a drop or two to orange juice and drink to reduce phlegm and congestion.
Apply 4 drops mixed with 1 TBSP massage oil to joints for pain relief and to hasten healing.
Put a drop in your cup of tea for flavor and to maintain health.
Put a drop on the tip of your tongue to help you stop smoking.
Put a drop with a little olive oil on cold sores and cancer sores to help them disappear.
Dryer sheet; on a damp washcloth place 4-6 drops Legend's Essential oils, toss in dryer with laundry, dry.
Rub 2-4 drops mixed with 1 TBSP olive oil on sore joints to relieve arthritis pain.
Drink a few drops in water or juice every three hours to stop a cold.
Place a drop on the tongue and a drop in a glass of water every day for herpes.
Rub 2 drops on the bottoms of children’s feet for protection before school every day.
Diffuse for 30 minutes before children come home from school every day to promote wellness.
Mix 50:50 with olive oil and rub on location daily for relief of shingles.
Apply a drop on the wound of a cat or dog to clear it up.
Diffuse Legend's Essentials oil in the home or office to stimulate a cheerful mood.
Diffuse in Legend's Essentials oil the office to increase concentration and work efficiency.
Diffuse at work to ward off cold and flu germs.
Diffuse Legend's Essentials oil in the classroom every morning for 30 minutes to reduce student sickness and absenteeism.
Carpet freshener and disinfectant; put 16-20 drops Thief's Essentials oil in 1 cup Baking Soda, in a container and mix well, allow to sit over night covered so the essential oil can be absorbed. Sprinkle on carpet, let sit for a little while, then vacuum.
Mix 1-2 drops with honey in a teaspoon for cough relief.
Breathe directly from the bottle for sinus headaches.
Mix 15-20 drops in a 14oz. spray bottle and mist school or office desks and other surfaces to reduce student or employee sickness and absenteeism.
Put several drops on a tissue and place in the vent of the A/C of a hotel to freshen and purify stale air.
Scented vacuum bag; put 2-4 drops Legend's Essentials oil on your paper vacuum bag to freshen air while vacuuming.
Mix 4-8 drops in a 1oz. (pocket-size) spray bottle filled with water to spray public restroom surfaces before use to disinfect surfaces.
Carry a bottle on every flight to inhale or rub on soles of the feet to protect you from germs on the plane.
Put several drops Legend's Essentials oil on a tissue and put in the heat/AC vents of your car to freshen and purify air while you drive.
Sanitize kitchen countertops; put 12-18 drops in a 14oz. spray bottle filled with water and spray surfaces to clean and disinfect countertops and butcher blocks.
Mix several drops with 1 cup of baking soda to scrub and sanitize bathtubs and sinks.
Apply 4-6 drops mixed with olive oil to the toes and feet to combat foot fungus and athletes foot.
Apply 2-4 drops Legend's Essentials oil mixed with 1 TBSP olive oil to poison ivy rashes to relieve the itch.

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Antiviral Essential Oils

SunScreenScare (Why we make our own!)

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Pumpkin: Don't Waste - Make Paste!

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