Thieves Essential Oil Blend

1. Eat fresh - keeping your body healthy and your immune system strong is especially important if you think there's a chance at getting any type of flu or virus. Fresh veggies, salads, soups and stews are great choices. Eat fresh fruits loaded with vitamin C.

2. Avoid sugar - this can't be stressed enough. Sugar will slow down your body's metabolism and your immune system will be compromised. Now would be a great time to declare a sugar fast in an proactive way to ward off this nasty flu. An alternative sweetner is Agave Nectar (available through Young Living (please use member #966123 when ordering) or HERE through Amazon.

3. Eat more garlic. It's anti-viral and anti-bacterial.

4. Drink water - and lots of it. Add a little essential oil to the water for an extra boost - orange, citrus fresh, peppermint and lemon are great choices!

5. Get fresh air!

6. Wash your hands often. Use our waterless Thieves Hand Cleaner several times a day. It's gentle, feels refreshing and it won't destroy the harmful sickie germs will still allowing beneficial bacterial to keep you healthy and strong.

7. Clean door knobs, phones and countertops in your kitchen and bath with Thieves Household cleaner and/or Thieves Spray. I keep a small bottle of Thieves spray with me all the time in my purse and spray on toilet seats, etc when I'm out. You can purchase Thieves hand sanitizer, household cleaner and spray when you CLICK HERE for the Young Living website and please use member # 996123 when ordering.

In 1996, Gary Young made the following statement:

"The use of essential oils dates back to ancient times, but there has never been a time when essential oils are more needed than today. The world is facing a medical disaster. Modern technology has produced the jet aircraft, which can be the instrument of transferring contagious disease around the world in hours. Fortunately, there are answers that provide a way for us to protect ourselves, our families and friends from these dangers.

Research has shown that, with their immune-stimulating properties, essential oils can dramatically enhance and support the building of the immune system, whether they are inhaled or rubbed on the body topically. Even those who contract a cold or the flu can recover faster using essential oils."

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.

Special Healing Properties of Essential Oils*
*All essential oils referred to in this article are Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils only

· Many essential oils kill pathogenic bacteria but leave beneficial bacteria in tact
· Pathogenic microorganisms do not become resistant to essential oils
· Essential oils do not harm tissue
· Benefits can often be felt almost immediately
· Essential oils are extremely concentrated making them very potent
· When properly extracted, essential oils contain virtually all of the plant's healing properties
· Many essential oils are highly antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, and anti-infectious.
· Because of the complex chemistry of essential oils, it is very difficult for viruses and bacteria to mutate and acquire resistance to them

Thieves is a powerful essential oil choice for flu outbreaks:
Studies conducted at Weber State University showed a 99.96% kill rate of pathogens. The oils in the Thieves Essential Oil blend are highly anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-infectious.

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Thieves Essential Oil blend is made up of 5 essential oils all known for their immune-enhancing properties and antioxidant capacity.

Clove oil - the highest scoring single ingredient tested for it's antioxidant capacity on the ORAC scale.

Lemon Oil - a solvent and cleaners, also a power antioxidant.

Cinnamon Bark - very high in antioxidants and also known to support the digestive system.

Ecalyputs Radiata - Highly effective against bacterial in topical applications.

Rosemary oil - naturally energizing and beneficial for helping restore mental alertness.

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I keep a spray bottle handy with about 5 drops of thieves essential oil blend with distilled water to spray on my hands, door knobs, etc., when someone in the family is sick.

Or I'll rub a drop of the oil directly on my hands if I've touched an infected person.

Because the thieves essential oil blend is formulated with highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-infections essential oils it's highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health while traveling.

Some ideas for traveling:

Bring along a few packages of Thieves Wipes for use on hands, door handles, toilet seats and more.

Carry some Thieves hard and soft lozenges to refresh your mouth and breath on the plane and deliver the power of the essential oil blend too.

A bottle of Thieves oil and some cotton balls will help to make hotel rooms smell better and purify the air at the same time. Drop 4-8 drops of oil on a cotton ball and place the ball on the heating/cooling vents. Put another cotton ball with a few drops in the closet, the drawers and the bathroom to help those areas as well.

Spray your shoes with Thieves spray after a long day of sightseeing or use the cotton ball trick above to help keep the shoes smelling fresh for the next day.

What Apple Cider Vinegar Can Do For You
by Judith L. Davis

Most of us can relate to the tangy taste of vinegar. It was the taste in the background of Grandma's three-bean salad. It is also a key ingredient in many salad dressings. However, did you know that apple cider vinegar has many great health benefits? Apple cider vinegar is different from the vinegar you may have in your pantry, but is packed with great health benefits.

Lower Blood Glucose Levels - Studies have shown that Apple Cider Vinegar may help with glucose spikes. Often times after eating a diabetic will experience spikes in their levels. While this is normal, it is potential problem to the diabetic. Apple Cider Vinegar has been studied for its benefits to keep this level. It may help with over all glucose levels with the digestion acids to starchy foods.

Weight Loss - Though more studies are needed to find the exact reason why Apple Cider Vinegar helps with weight loss, there are several factors that play a role. It is an appetite suppressant. Anyone who has ever gone on a diet knows the benefit of this. Apple Cider Vinegar also helps detoxify the liver. When the liver is working properly, digestive enzymes are produced more efficiently. Taken daily it is a great diet aid.

Lowers Cholesterol - Apple Cider Vinegar is what is known as a water-soluble fiber. We need more fiber in our diets. This helps our body deal with fats and cholesterol. There is also an amino acid in it that lowers bad cholesterol.

Sore Throats - An old wives tale, but many swear by it. Mix with a bit of water and drink.

Acid Reflux - Though this may not seem right, apple cider vinegar really does help with acid reflux. Acid reflux is not an over abundance of acid, but not enough acid in the stomach to digest foods properly. Taking the vinegar aids in the digestive system. It helps to balance the acids in the stomach.

Dandruff - Apple Cider Vinegar helps to restore the natural PH value of the scalp. Applied directly to the scalp it discourages fungus growth that triggers dandruff. It can be washed out with a mild shampoo.

Healthy Hair - Used as a final rinse when washing hair, it eliminates build up left from shampoos, conditioners and styling products.

Sunburn - Added to a bath and soaking the effected area will help lessen the pain associated with sunburn.

Mosquito bites - Getting rid of the itches of mosquito bites is easy with apple cider vinegar. Apply directly to the bite. This is safe for kids and adults.

You can find unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar at most health food stores. It is also available in the grocery store isle in a form more people are acquainted with. Your choices are varied. While everyone may have their opinion on which one is best, they all have very good benefits.

Some people love the taste of vinegar. You may find it not to your liking. There are a few options for you. Some people mix it in their tea with a bit of honey. Use natural honey and you will get all those benefits as well. If you don't like it straight, and tea isn't your thing, Apple Cider Vinegar is available in tablet form. Check your local health food store.

Apple cider vinegar has been around a long time. It has been used in folk medicine for many things over the years. Give it a try. As with anything, use in moderation. Ask your primary health care provider any questions you may have.

I started buying daily shower sprays back when they first came out many years ago. The idea of spraying the shower and walking away without having to scrub all the time was great to me - especially because it was SO hard to get into that shower to scrub it.

But, that said, I'm not a fan of all the chemicals that are in the commercial sprays out there. I found some recipes for homemade sprays using dish soap and hydrogen peroxide but when I discovered the Thieves cleaner I knew I found it!

I mix the Thieves Cleaner according to the directions on the bottle for glass cleaner and keep a bottle of the spray hanging on my shower door.

When I'm done showering and while the shower stall is still wet, I spray down the walls and the shower door. Voila - done. It smells great, I don't have to hold my nose for fear of chemicals entering my system and I know it's doing the job to keep my shower clean and safe!

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1) Always keep a bottle of a pure vegetable oil (e.g. olive, almond, etc.) handy when using essential oils. Vegetable oils dilute essential oils if the essential oil(s) cause discomfort or skin irritation. Since oils and water don't mix, do not use water if the oil becomes hot or uncomfortable, the water will only drive the oil in, as the repelling action of the oil and water take place. Always dilute an oil with an oil.
2) The bottom of the feet is one of the safest locations to apply essential oils topically. Recommended for babies, infants, small children, and elderly.
3) Before taking the essential oils internally, test your reactions by diluting one drop of essential oil in one teaspoon of an oil-soluble liquid like blue agave, olive oil, or rice milk.
4) Keep essential oils well away from the eye area and never put them directly into ears.
5) Pregnant women should always consult a health care professional when starting any type of health program. Avoid sage, fennel, and hyssop.
6) Always skin test an essential oil before using it. Each person's body is different, so apply oils to a small area first. Apply one oil or blend at a time. When layering oils that are new to you, allow enough time (3-5 minutes) for the body to respond before applying a second oil.
7) Start gradually and patiently find what works best for you and your family members.

See The Essential Oils Desk Reference for more thorough tips on how to use oils effectively.