Essential Oils are becoming more popular. You can find them online and in your local co-op stores. With so many brands becoming more available, what is so special about Therapeutic Grade?
Essential oils are the distilled oils from plants, flowers, shrubs, stems, and buds. Starting with the quality of the seed, the quality of the soil, each plant can have different qualities that make a great oil or a poor oil.
As each plant is harvested, the distillation process also plays a key role in therapeutic grade vs perfume grade. In creating perfumes, distillers are run for a short amount of time and at a higher heat. For therapeutic grade oils, distillation process takes longer, at a lower heat and no pressure. This perserves the small, delicate molecules that promote this oil into the Therapeutic class.
At Young Living there are no fillers, synthetics or extenders added to their oils. Each single oil is 100% pure essential oil. On the Young Living farms there are never any chemical fertilizers, fungicides, pesticides or insectides used. Young Living plants are 100% chemical-free.
Because of this, we can use these oils to help improve our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual lives.
Let's look at Lavender Oil. I was at Gary Young's St Maries, Idaho Lavender farm a few years ago and we helped harvest the lavender plants. They were havested at peak time and placed in the huge distiller. The distiller was fired up and ran well over 30 minutes and there were still drops of oil coming from the plants. Gary explained that if he were distilling the lavender for perfume, he would have stopped the distilling after just 15 minutes. That's when the quantity of oil starts to decrease and it becomes too expensive to keep running the distiller. However, Gary found out that between 15 and 40 minutes of distilling is when many crucial key molecules are released from the plants and then end up in our oils.
The Seeds, the Soil, the Purity and Potency, the expertise in distilling all add up to Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.
Try one and experience the difference.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Balance Complete protein supplement
Balance Complete™
is a super-food-based meal replacement that is both a powerful nutritive energizer and a cleanser. Offering the benefits of Ningxia wolfberry powder, brown rice bran, barley grass, extra virgin coconut oil, aloe vera, cinnamon powder, and our premium whey protein blend, Balance Complete is high in fiber, high in protein, and contains the good fats, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals needed for a nutritionally dynamic meal. Balance Complete also features Young Living's proprietary V-Fiber™ blend, which supplies an amazing 11 grams of fiber per serving, absorbs toxins, and satisfies the appetite while balancing the body's essential requirements.*
Calories: 190 per serving
Total Fat: 6 g per serving
Sodium: 112.6 mg per serving
Potassium: 369.3 mg per serving
Protein: 11.5 g per serving
Total Carbohydrate: 14 g per serving
Dietary Fiber: 11 g per serving
Sugars: 10.56 g per serving
About 15 servings per container
Primary Benefits
+ Improves toxin and fat elimination*
+ Enhances nutrient absorption*
+ Supports healthy, normal cholesterol levels*
+ Supplies 11 grams heart-healthy fiber per serving
+ Maintains normal blood sugar levels*
+ Nurtures probiotics and colon health*
+ Curbs food cravings*
+ Eases gas and bloating*
What Makes This Product Unique?
Young Living’s proprietary V-Fiber blend makes Balance Complete extraordinary. V-Fiber is a cutting-edge approach to fiber, ideal for cleansing, weight-loss, and everyday health maintenance. It supplies a remarkable 11 grams of fiber per serving by combining nutrient-dense fibers and soluble fiber concentrates. Research from the Life Extension Foundation shows that fiber blends produce more viscosity and effect than singular fiber sources. V-Fiber delivers optimal viscosity with nutrientrich fibers and natural fiber concentrates that:
+ form more bulk and improve elimination*
+ absorb more toxins*
+ satisfy the appetite*
+ balance blood sugar*
Balance Complete’s protein is non-denatured, sourced from New Zealand and is certified + grass-fed + hormone-free + antibiotic-free + chemical-free
Q What if I have lactose and or gluten sensitivities?
A Balance Complete does contain some milk products so those with lactose sensitivities should proceed with caution. However, Balance Complete was engineered with a complementary enzyme pack that should alleviate some concerns.
Product code: 3292
Retail Price: $58.88
Member Price: $44.75
is a super-food-based meal replacement that is both a powerful nutritive energizer and a cleanser. Offering the benefits of Ningxia wolfberry powder, brown rice bran, barley grass, extra virgin coconut oil, aloe vera, cinnamon powder, and our premium whey protein blend, Balance Complete is high in fiber, high in protein, and contains the good fats, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals needed for a nutritionally dynamic meal. Balance Complete also features Young Living's proprietary V-Fiber™ blend, which supplies an amazing 11 grams of fiber per serving, absorbs toxins, and satisfies the appetite while balancing the body's essential requirements.*
Calories: 190 per serving
Total Fat: 6 g per serving
Sodium: 112.6 mg per serving
Potassium: 369.3 mg per serving
Protein: 11.5 g per serving
Total Carbohydrate: 14 g per serving
Dietary Fiber: 11 g per serving
Sugars: 10.56 g per serving
About 15 servings per container
Primary Benefits
+ Improves toxin and fat elimination*
+ Enhances nutrient absorption*
+ Supports healthy, normal cholesterol levels*
+ Supplies 11 grams heart-healthy fiber per serving
+ Maintains normal blood sugar levels*
+ Nurtures probiotics and colon health*
+ Curbs food cravings*
+ Eases gas and bloating*
What Makes This Product Unique?
Young Living’s proprietary V-Fiber blend makes Balance Complete extraordinary. V-Fiber is a cutting-edge approach to fiber, ideal for cleansing, weight-loss, and everyday health maintenance. It supplies a remarkable 11 grams of fiber per serving by combining nutrient-dense fibers and soluble fiber concentrates. Research from the Life Extension Foundation shows that fiber blends produce more viscosity and effect than singular fiber sources. V-Fiber delivers optimal viscosity with nutrientrich fibers and natural fiber concentrates that:
+ form more bulk and improve elimination*
+ absorb more toxins*
+ satisfy the appetite*
+ balance blood sugar*
Balance Complete’s protein is non-denatured, sourced from New Zealand and is certified + grass-fed + hormone-free + antibiotic-free + chemical-free
Q What if I have lactose and or gluten sensitivities?
A Balance Complete does contain some milk products so those with lactose sensitivities should proceed with caution. However, Balance Complete was engineered with a complementary enzyme pack that should alleviate some concerns.
Product code: 3292
Retail Price: $58.88
Member Price: $44.75
Life 5 Probiotic
Young Living’s Probiotic is Life 5. It is excellent providing:
1. Beneficial strains
2. Survivability
3. Stickiness
4. Clinical results
Over 50% of Life 5 survives digestion, acid tolerance, bile salt tolerance, pepsin resistence, increased ability to adhere to human intestinal cells
Life 5 includes
1. Rhamnosus HN001 – best strain of 200 strains tested
2. Bifido Lactis HN019 - Study done with 248 children tested from November to May. Of those taking probiotics, reduced # of sick days by 50% and reduced need for antibiotics by 80%
3. S. Thermophilus – prevents rotavirus and diarrhea even in very young test subjects, can add to formula.
plus more …
Young Living doesn’t need to use enteric coating on Life 5 because of its high survivability.
Life 5 is in a capsule, so you can open capsule and sprinkle it on food, or mix in infant formula, breast milk, baby foods. I’m very excited about this and have started adding sprinkles of Life 5 to Olivia’s food.
Can you take too much? No.
Life 5 is a high-potency probiotic, Life 5™ represents the culmination of years of extensive research. Life 5 builds and restores core intestinal health by providing five clinically proven probiotic strains including two advanced super strains to enhance intestinal health, sustain energy and improve immunity. Life 5 contains 8 billion active cultures and improves colonization up to 10 times.
30 servings per container
Product code: 3099
Retail Price: $32.75
Member Price: $24.75
I take 1 - 2 capsules at night with my evening meal.
1. Beneficial strains
2. Survivability
3. Stickiness
4. Clinical results
Over 50% of Life 5 survives digestion, acid tolerance, bile salt tolerance, pepsin resistence, increased ability to adhere to human intestinal cells
Life 5 includes
1. Rhamnosus HN001 – best strain of 200 strains tested
2. Bifido Lactis HN019 - Study done with 248 children tested from November to May. Of those taking probiotics, reduced # of sick days by 50% and reduced need for antibiotics by 80%
3. S. Thermophilus – prevents rotavirus and diarrhea even in very young test subjects, can add to formula.
plus more …
Young Living doesn’t need to use enteric coating on Life 5 because of its high survivability.
Life 5 is in a capsule, so you can open capsule and sprinkle it on food, or mix in infant formula, breast milk, baby foods. I’m very excited about this and have started adding sprinkles of Life 5 to Olivia’s food.
Can you take too much? No.
Life 5 is a high-potency probiotic, Life 5™ represents the culmination of years of extensive research. Life 5 builds and restores core intestinal health by providing five clinically proven probiotic strains including two advanced super strains to enhance intestinal health, sustain energy and improve immunity. Life 5 contains 8 billion active cultures and improves colonization up to 10 times.
30 servings per container
Product code: 3099
Retail Price: $32.75
Member Price: $24.75
I take 1 - 2 capsules at night with my evening meal.
Power Meal
POWER MEAL:
[Cheryl’s comments: This is my preferred protein powder. It is dairy & soy-free, based on a rice protein. I enjoy adding 1-2 ounces of coconut milk, 6-8 ounces of water, two scoops of Power Meal and add a pinch of cinnamon. This was my main source of protein while pregnant and easy to keep down even during first trimester. Gary Young has said this is the best protein source he has yet tested. ]
From Young Living's website http://www.youngliving.com/:
A delicious, satisfying, rice-based meal replacement, Power Meal is rich in calcium, antioxidants and amino acids, and delivers an impressive 20 grams of protein per serving plus a complete vitamin, mineral and enzyme profile.Calories: 187 Total Fat: 3.32g Total Carbohydrates: 24.2 g Sugars: 8.9g Protein: 20.6g
15 servings per container
Primary Benefits
+ Dairy and allergen free
+ Enhances natural detoxification process
+ Builds lean muscle mass
+ Multi-nutrient Meal Replacement Complex
+ Provides sustained energy release
+ Supplies 20 grams of protein per serving
+ Supports healthy, normal cholesterol levels
What Makes This Product Unique?
Power Meal is a vegetarian protein meal replacement formulated without dairy or animal products. Combining wolfberries with concentrated rice protein, Power Meal is rich in the branched chain amino acids L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and Lvaline, which are crucial for building healthy muscles. It includes arabinoxylan, one of the most powerful immune stimulators known. Power Meal contains Ginkgo biloba, which promotes circulation in peripheral blood vessels; eleuthero to improve performance; and enzymes to support the digestion and assimilation of protein. Power Meal contains choline, inositol, MSM, L-carnitine,zeaxanthin, and chromium. And lastly, Power Meal boasts Young Living’s therapeutic-grade essential oils of grapefruit, fennel, anise and nutmeg.
Product Code: 6300
Retail Price $65.46
Member Price $49.75
[Cheryl’s comments: This is my preferred protein powder. It is dairy & soy-free, based on a rice protein. I enjoy adding 1-2 ounces of coconut milk, 6-8 ounces of water, two scoops of Power Meal and add a pinch of cinnamon. This was my main source of protein while pregnant and easy to keep down even during first trimester. Gary Young has said this is the best protein source he has yet tested. ]
From Young Living's website http://www.youngliving.com/:
A delicious, satisfying, rice-based meal replacement, Power Meal is rich in calcium, antioxidants and amino acids, and delivers an impressive 20 grams of protein per serving plus a complete vitamin, mineral and enzyme profile.Calories: 187 Total Fat: 3.32g Total Carbohydrates: 24.2 g Sugars: 8.9g Protein: 20.6g
15 servings per container
Primary Benefits
+ Dairy and allergen free
+ Enhances natural detoxification process
+ Builds lean muscle mass
+ Multi-nutrient Meal Replacement Complex
+ Provides sustained energy release
+ Supplies 20 grams of protein per serving
+ Supports healthy, normal cholesterol levels
What Makes This Product Unique?
Power Meal is a vegetarian protein meal replacement formulated without dairy or animal products. Combining wolfberries with concentrated rice protein, Power Meal is rich in the branched chain amino acids L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and Lvaline, which are crucial for building healthy muscles. It includes arabinoxylan, one of the most powerful immune stimulators known. Power Meal contains Ginkgo biloba, which promotes circulation in peripheral blood vessels; eleuthero to improve performance; and enzymes to support the digestion and assimilation of protein. Power Meal contains choline, inositol, MSM, L-carnitine,zeaxanthin, and chromium. And lastly, Power Meal boasts Young Living’s therapeutic-grade essential oils of grapefruit, fennel, anise and nutmeg.
Product Code: 6300
Retail Price $65.46
Member Price $49.75
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Lavender
Young Living's Technical Sheet for Lavender
Benefits: In recognition of its therapeutic use throughout history, lavender is one of the few essential oils still listed in the British Pharmacopoeia. Modern science has documented the calming and sedating effects of lavender. It is also soothing and cooling to sun-stressed skin and can be used to cleanse cuts and skin irritations.
How to Use: Diffuse or apply lavender topically. It is listed on the FDA's General Regarded As Safe (GRAS) list and can be added to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement.
Important Information: Lavender has been called the "Swiss army knife" of essential oils because of its versatility and many applications in traditional folk medicine. Lavender promotes peace and happiness. A recent study conducted in France measured the effects of odorants on emotion through the autonomic nervous system. Using lavender evoked happiness in the participants.1 A British study investigated the use of lavender baths to improve psychological well-being. The group receiving lavender oil in the bath reported less anger-frustration and reduced negative responses about the future.2
Because of lavender's popularity, purity is a concern. A 2002 Japenese study using gas chromotography (GC) analysis showed adulteration of many lavender samples with the less expensive lavandin oil.3 Young Living extensively tests and verifies quality on purchased lavender to offer only premium, therapeutic-grade essential oils.
Notes:
1. Vernet-Maury E., et al., "Basic emotions induced by odorants: a new approach based on autonomic pattern results," J Auton Nerv Syst. 1999 Feb 15;75(2-3):176-83.
2. Morris N., "The effects of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) baths on psychological well-being, two exploratory randomised control trials," Complement Ther Med. 2002 Dec;10(4):223-4.
3. Mori M., et al., "Quality evaluation of essential oils," Yakugaku Zasshi, 2002 Mar; 122(3):253-61.
Benefits: In recognition of its therapeutic use throughout history, lavender is one of the few essential oils still listed in the British Pharmacopoeia. Modern science has documented the calming and sedating effects of lavender. It is also soothing and cooling to sun-stressed skin and can be used to cleanse cuts and skin irritations.
How to Use: Diffuse or apply lavender topically. It is listed on the FDA's General Regarded As Safe (GRAS) list and can be added to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement.
Important Information: Lavender has been called the "Swiss army knife" of essential oils because of its versatility and many applications in traditional folk medicine. Lavender promotes peace and happiness. A recent study conducted in France measured the effects of odorants on emotion through the autonomic nervous system. Using lavender evoked happiness in the participants.1 A British study investigated the use of lavender baths to improve psychological well-being. The group receiving lavender oil in the bath reported less anger-frustration and reduced negative responses about the future.2
Because of lavender's popularity, purity is a concern. A 2002 Japenese study using gas chromotography (GC) analysis showed adulteration of many lavender samples with the less expensive lavandin oil.3 Young Living extensively tests and verifies quality on purchased lavender to offer only premium, therapeutic-grade essential oils.
Notes:
1. Vernet-Maury E., et al., "Basic emotions induced by odorants: a new approach based on autonomic pattern results," J Auton Nerv Syst. 1999 Feb 15;75(2-3):176-83.
2. Morris N., "The effects of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) baths on psychological well-being, two exploratory randomised control trials," Complement Ther Med. 2002 Dec;10(4):223-4.
3. Mori M., et al., "Quality evaluation of essential oils," Yakugaku Zasshi, 2002 Mar; 122(3):253-61.
Ocotea Essential Oil
Young Living's pure Ocotea, wild crafted from Ecuador, is comprised of different chemotypes than Ocotea from other countries; containing significant levels of eucalyptol & 1.8 cineol making it an outstanding natural anti-histamine & anti-biotic, excellent for relieving allergies, asthma, candida, diarrhea, diverticulities, flu, fungus, parasites & worms, respiratory, sinus & all infection concerns. Additionally Ocotea is extraordinarily high in Alpha-Humulene, an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory; thereby speeding up our body's healing response when injured or ill, reducing edema, swelling & congestion. Young Living's Ocotea produces tremendous results in balancing blood sugar, reducing blood vessel inflammation & plaque; lowering cholesterol & triglyceride levels, relieving stress & excess cortisol; trims belly fat, curbs cravings, improves metabolism & heightens mental acuity. Safe for diffusing, internal, & topical use.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Roll-Ons
Young Living has come up with a new way to apply essential oils. Six roll-ons are available:
Breathe Again: Breathe Again™ Essential Oil Roll-On is a proprietary blend of oils specially formulated to support respiratory health. Breathe Again contains four powerful eucalyptus oils: Eucalyptus staigeriana, Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata, and Young Living's original Ecuador single, Eucalyptus blue. Eucalyptus oils contain high amounts of cineole, which has been studied for its potential to support healthy lung function. The essential oils peppermint, myrtle, and copaiba also play an integral part in this blend.
Deep Relief: Deep Relief Essential Oil Roll is a proprietary blend of oils specially formulated to relieve muscle soreness and tension. Peppermint, Wintergreen, Copal, and Palo Santo essential oils as well as others play an integral part of healing in this blend.
Rutavala: Young Living's RutaVaLa Roll-On is a proprietary blend of Ruta graveolens (rue), lavender, and valerian essential oils that promotes relaxation of the body and mind, soothes stressed nerves, and induces sleep.*
Stress Away: This unique blend of vanilla, lime, copaiba, and other pure essential oils relieves daily stress, encourages relaxation, and reduces nervous tension.*
Tranquil: Tranquil essential oil roll on is a proprietary blend of lavender, cedarwood and roman chamomile essential oils formulated to calm and relax the body and mind. Using the new roll on application, Tranquil provides convenient and portable relaxation.
Valor: Valor® Essential Oil Roll-On is an empowering combination of therapeutic-grade essential oils that works with both the physical and spiritual aspects of the body to increase feelings of strength, courage, and self-esteem in the face of adversity. Renowned for its strengthening qualities, Valor enhances an individual's internal resources. It has also been found to help energy alignment in the body.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
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